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Numerical Quality Points Grade Numerical Equivalent Explanation Quality Points Per Credit Hour A 90-100 Excellent 4 B 80-89 Above Average 3 C 70-79 Average 2 D 60-69 Below Average 1 F Below 70 Fail 0 AU Audit 0 X Credit for Exam (Grade) 2-4 I Incomplete 0 P1 Mastered Tier 1 P2 Mastered Tier 1 and Tier 2 P3 Mastered Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 P Pass 0 TR Transfer Credit 2-4 W Withdrew 0 Grades for supplemental level courses are as follows: P Mastered 80% or More of the 0 Required Coursework R Did Not Pass 0 W Withdrew 0 Quality points, the numerical equivalents of the letter grades, determine students' rank in class and academic honors.

Evaluating and Awarding Academic Credit The College will accept transfer credit from another recognized, regionally-accredited institution provided that a student meets the following conditions: • The course is required for graduation from College. If a student wishes to transfer credit from another institution, the registrar evaluates the transcript and awards the transfer credit in consultation with the department or program chair, dean, and Vice President of Instruction if necessary. All transfer credits will appear on a student's transcript with either a "TR" or "XT" status. Coursework Completed at Non-Accredited Institutions Coursework will not be accepted for transfer credit if completed at institutions that are not regionally accredited.

If a student wishes to transfer credit to the College for coursework taken at another community college in North Carolina, the registrar can quickly evaluate the student's transcript and award proper credit based on the CCL. Transfer of Continuing Education Credits to Curriculum Continuing education credits that lead to a credential or certification may be considered for course equivalency.

Only transfer credits from regionally or nationally accredited institutions will be accepted. The highest grade on all completed courses from all colleges will be used in this calculation, including courses with less than a "C." Only transfer credits from regionally or nationally accredited institutions will be accepted.

Transfer Steps 1. Applicants must apply to the program as a "transfer" student if they are currently enrolled in any Health Information Technology program or are eligible to continue in their current program. The Program Chair, in consultation with the Dean of Health Sciences, evaluates the core courses for equivalency to determine if transfer credit will be granted. The student will receive a letter from the Program Chair summarizing the results of the transcript evaluation including core courses that were accepted for transfer credit and any additional requirements which may include challenge exams and competency check-offs.

Only transfer credits from regionally or nationally accredited institutions will be accepted.

Admission Procedure for Advanced Placement Licensed Practical Nurse The college has designed a Nursing Transition plan for Licensed Practical Nurses who desire to enter the Associate Degree Nursing program with advanced standing.

If accepted, transfer credits for HIT and OST prefix courses are subject to the following: Grades of “B” or Higher: Courses less than 2 years old are accepted.

Students enrolled in a college transfer program (AA, AS) must have a grade of “C” or better in the courses they wish to transfer credit.

Students enrolled in a college transfer program (AA, AS) must have a grade of "C" or better in the courses they wish to transfer credit.

The college has designed a Nursing Transition plan for Licensed Practical Nurses who desire to enter the Associate Degree Nursing program with advanced standing.

Articulation Transfer Credit and HSLD Required Courses Semester Credit Hours Edgecombe Community College General Education: up to 24 hours of 100-200 level general education coursework with at least one course in each one of the following categories: English, Social/Behavioral Science, Humanities/Fine Arts, and Natural Sciences/Mathematics may be evaluated for transfer credit.** Core MA Curriculum: Up to 45 credit hours awarded for major imaging courses (AAS Degree or Diploma) Up to 69 Cabarrus College Required General Education courses: COM301 - Communications Culture and Community IHS401 - Applied Statistics and Research Methods Upper division Non-Major Electives (6) 6 Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Science Leadership and Development Required Major Courses at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences 39 Total Credit Hours to earn Bachelor of Science Degree 120 **If a student has less than 24 hours of general education coursework for transfer, the remaining general education credit hours will be taken at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences.

Articulation Transfer Credit And Medical Imaging Required Courses Semester Credit Hours Edgecombe Community College AAS Transfer Credit Award General Education**: up to 24 credit hours of 100-200 level general education coursework with at least one course in each of the following categories: English, Social/Behavioral Science, Humanities/Fine Arts, and Natural Science/Mathematics may be evaluated for transfer credit. Up to 69 Credits Required Cabarrus College General Education courses: COM301: Communications Culture and Community* IHS401: Applied Statistics and Research Methods* BIO Elective Choose BIO301 or BIO440* *the courses above are required to be completed at Cabarrus College 9 Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Bachelor of Science Medical Imaging Major Course Requirement: Major Course: 27 credit hours Major Electives: 15 credit hours 42 Total Credit Hours to earn Bachelor of Science Degree 120 **If a student has less than 25 hours of general education coursework for transfer, the remaining general education credit hours will be taken at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences.

Coursework will not be accepted for transfer credit if completed at institutions that are not regionally accredited.

Coursework will not be accepted for transfer credit if completed at institutions that are not regionally accredited.

The College will only accept transfer credit from another recognized, regionally-accredited institution provided that a student meets the following conditions: The course is required for graduation from College. If a student wishes to transfer credit from another institution, the registrar evaluates the transcript and awards the transfer credit in consultation with the department or program chair, dean, and Vice President of Instruction if necessary. All transfer credits will appear on a student’s transcript with either a “TR” or “XT” status.

The College will accept transfer credit from another recognized, regionally-accredited institution provided that a student meets the following conditions: The course is required for graduation from College. If a student wishes to transfer credit from another institution, the registrar evaluates the transcript and awards the transfer credit in consultation with the department or program chair, dean, and Vice President of Instruction if necessary. All transfer credits will appear on a student's transcript with either a "TR" or "XT" status.

Grade Numerical Equivalent Explanation Quality Points Per Credit Hour A 90-100 Excellent 4 B 80-89 Above Average 3 C 70-79 Average 2 D 60-69 Below Average 1 F Below 60 Fail 0 AU Audit 0 X Credit for Exam (Grade) 2-4 I Incomplete 0 P Pass 0 TR Transfer Credit 2-4 W Withdrew 0 Grades for supplemental level courses are as follows: P Mastered 80% or More of the Required Coursework 0 R Did Not Pass 0 W Withdrew 0 Quality points, the numerical equivalents of the letter grades, determine students’ rank in class and academic honors.

The radiography program currently has an articulation agreement with the Medical Imaging Program at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences to maximize students’ transfer of credit from ECC toward a Bachelor of Science Degree in one of two pathway options.

Only transfer credits from regionally or nationally accredited institutions will be accepted.

The highest grade on all completed courses from all colleges will be used in this calculation, including courses with less than a "C." Only transfer credits from regionally or nationally accredited institutions will be accepted.

Applicants must apply to the program as a "transfer" student if they are currently enrolled in any Health Information Technology program or are eligible to continue in their current program. The Program Chair, in consultation with the Dean of Health Sciences, evaluates the core courses for equivalency to determine if transfer credit will be granted. The student will receive a letter from the Program Chair summarizing the results of the transcript evaluation including core courses that were accepted for transfer credit and any additional requirements which may include challenge exams and competency check-offs.