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Transfer Students Applicants who have attended other recognized accredited institutions can apply for admission with advanced standing, provided they are academically eligible to return to the college or university they have las attended. Transfer credit is only given for courses in which the applicant has earned a grade of C. No credit is given for any course in which the applicant has earned a grade below a “C”. Credit hours, not grade points, are transferred. Only courses with specific course equivalencies are transferred in as course equivalents. • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended Transfer students with less than 12 hours earned may be required to submit an official high school transcript. Students seeking admission as a transfer student should have the following: 20 • Earned 12 or more college-level semester credit hours (students with less than 12 college-level semester credit hours will be evaluated as a First-Time Freshman); • Earned a cumulative 2.0 undergraduate GPA or a 2.0 GPA in the last 24 college-level semester credit hours attempted.

Dismissed students may enroll in summer courses at another university for credit but may not enroll at another post-secondary institution to acquire transfer credits during the regular fall or spring semesters.

Transfer of Credit United States Transcripts Students may obtain credit by attending another college or university if the following conditions are met: 1. The proposed institution of study must be accredited by one of the following regional accrediting organizations and TRACS and offer courses equivalent to those at JCSU: a. Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) b. Higher Learning Commission (HLC) c. Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) d. New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE) e. Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) f. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) g. WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) h. Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) 2. The student must secure approval of transfer credit in writing from instructors, advisors, Chairs of the Departments at JCSU, and the Office of the Registrar by obtaining the proper signature on a Transfer of Credit form before enrolling in the course. 4. Typically, no more than 15 hours may be transferred during a given semester. Credit by Examination Advanced Placement Credits Students satisfactorily completing Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations in disciplines offered by the University will be awarded academic credit.

academic information, activities, and instruction designed to acquaint students with career options; exposure to cultural events and academic programs; and breaks, attending to students who are homeless or who are in foster care or aging out it. A student is eligible to participate in the SSS program if he or she: • Is a citizen or national of the United States or meets the residency requirements for federal financial assistance • Is enrolled in the institution or accepted for enrollment in the next academic term • Has a need for academic support • Is a low-income individual • Is a first-generation college student (i.e. Majors • Business Administration Major • Public Health Major • Social Work Major • Sport Management Major Minors • Entrepreneurial Studies Minor • ESport and Gaming Management Minor 77 • Exercise and Sport Science Minor • Fitness and Wellness Management Minor • Health Administration Minor • Health Communication Minor • Maternal Health Minor • Physical Education Minor • Public Health Minor • School Health Minor • Sport Management Minor • Sports Coaching Minor • Sports Medicine Minor Graduate Programs • Advanced Standing Master in Social Work • Two-Year Master in Social Work Business Administration The Department of Business Administration offers the following business degrees: • The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting, Finance, International Business, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, and Retail Management The mission of the Department of Business Administration is to provide an interactive and rigorous learning experience that will produce socially conscious graduates who are prepared to pursue advanced study and/or compete effectively in the changing global economy.

Any applicant seeking admission to advanced standing must have completed a BSW within the last 5 years from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or be in the process of completing their BSW degree within the academic year of their (CUNY) application to the MSW program. Applicants without this credential will not be considered for admission to the advanced standing program. Only BSW graduates with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) are eligible for the advanced standing program. Applicants for regular admission to the JCSU MSW program should have a minimum grade point average of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent).

Upon recommendation by the Admissions Committee, students will be admitted to the two-year or advanced standing program. Any student entering the MSW program may request the opportunity to test out of any of the first-year courses, including the summer advanced standing-specific bridge course. For transfer students, the criteria are stated below: • Transfer credits will be considered only from a CSWE accredited MSW program. • Transfer credits of up to 12 hours maximum from the first- year curriculum: HBSW, Practice, Policy, Research and electives in which a grade of B or better will be considered. For any course for which transfer credits are being considered, the student must submit syllabi, written materials, copies of tests, and a letter from the Dean/Program Director indicating that the student left the program in good standing. MSW degree-seeking students may not take courses elsewhere for transfer credit. The faculty member with primary teaching responsibility in the curriculum area will review the course material for the course in which the transfer credits are being considered and recommend to the Admissions Committee whether the course is equivalent to that offered by JCSU. The advanced standing curriculum is for individuals who have completed a BSW within the five years prior to their application for the MSW program. Applicants for regular admission to the JCSU MSW program should have a minimum grade average of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent). Applicants for advanced standing whose grade point average is below a B average: • may be provisionally considered based on the Admission Committee review of their entire application packet if their undergraduate grade point average was at least a C+ (2.5 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent) overall and a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent) in their social work courses. • should address academic issues in written application; and • will be required to maintain a B average in the advanced standing summer term of the program to be granted full admission contingent upon their first-year academic performance.

Advanced Standing Master's in Social Work Program A student completing the Advanced Standing master’s in social work takes 39 credit hours of courses.

Prerequisites: Advanced standing and permission of the Department.

Prerequisite: Advanced standing and consent of Department. Prerequisite: Advanced standing and consent of Department 130 MTH 430 Topics in Analysis 3.00 credit hours Euclidean spaces and metrics, concepts of compactness and connectedness.

SWK 610 Bridge Course 3.00 credit hours Graduate School Course: The purpose of this course is to share with advanced standing students a common platform for foundation knowledge and skills needed for interventions with individuals, families, small groups, organizations, and communities. (Advanced standing students only).

AP examination scores of three (3) or above will 34

Biology BIO 143 and BIO 144 8 Calculus AB MTH 231 (score of 3 or above) 3 MTH 232 (score of 4 or 5 only)

Calculus BC MTH 231-MTH 232 (score of 3 6 or above) one-hour MTH elective (score of 4 or 5 only)

AP examination scores of 3 or above will be accepted for college credit.

Number of Credit AP Examination JCSU Course(s) Equivalents Hours Received Art History Humanities Electives 6 Studio Art Humanities Electives 3 BIO 143; BIO 144 (any two) 8 Biology (LS 135 Exempt) MTH 231 (score of 3 or above) MTH 3 Calculus AB 232 (score of 4 or 5 only) MTH 231-232 (score of 3 or above) 6 Calculus BC one hour MTH elective (score of 4 or 5 only)

Upon recommendation by the Admissions Committee, students will be admitted to the two-year or advanced standing program. Any student entering the MSW program may request the opportunity to test out of any of the first-year courses, including the summer advanced standing-specific bridge course. For transfer students, the criteria are stated below: Transfer credits will be considered only from a CSWE accredited MSW program. Transfer credits of up to 12 hours maximum from the first- year curriculum: HBSW, Practice, Policy, Research and electives in which a grade of B or better will be considered. For any course for which transfer credits are being considered, the student must submit syllabi, written materials, copies of tests, and a letter from the Dean/Program Director indicating that the student left the program in good standing. MSW degree-seeking students may not take courses elsewhere for transfer credit. The faculty member with primary teaching responsibility in the curriculum area will review the course material for the course in which the transfer credits are being considered and recommend to the Admissions Committee whether the course is equivalent to that offered by JCSU. The advanced standing curriculum is for individuals who have completed a BSW within the five years prior to their application for the MSW program. Applicants for advanced standing whose grade point average is below a B average: may be provisionally considered based on the Admission Committee review of their entire application packet if their undergraduate grade point average was at least a C+ (2.5 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent) overall and a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent) in their social work courses. should address academic issues in written application; and will be required to maintain a B average in the advanced standing summer term of the program to be granted full admission contingent upon their first-year academic performance.

Upon recommendation by the Admissions Committee, students will be admitted to the two-year or advanced standing program. Any student entering the MSW program may request the opportunity to test out of any of the first-year courses, including the summer advanced standing-specific bridge course. For transfer students, the criteria are stated below: Transfer credits will be considered only from a CSWE accredited MSW program. Transfer credits of up to 12 hours maximum from the first- year curriculum: HBSW, Practice, Policy, Research and electives in which a grade of B or better will be considered. For any course for which transfer credits are being considered, the student must submit syllabi, written materials, copies of tests, and a letter from the Dean/Program Director indicating that the student left the program in good standing. MSW degree-seeking students may not take courses elsewhere for transfer credit. The faculty member with primary teaching responsibility in the curriculum area will review the course material for the course in which the transfer credits are being considered and recommend to the Admissions Committee whether the course is equivalent to that offered by JCSU. The University offers both a two-year program and an advanced standing program for the MSW. The advanced standing curriculum is for individuals who have completed a BSW within the five years prior to their application for the MSW program. Applicants for advanced standing whose grade point average is below a B average: may be provisionally considered based on the Admission Committee review of their entire application packet if their undergraduate grade point average was at least a C+ (2.5 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent) overall and a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent) in their social work courses. should address academic issues in written application; and will be required to maintain a B average in the advanced standing summer term of the program to be granted full admission contingent upon their first-year academic performance.

overall and a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent) in their social work courses; will be required to interview with the MSW faculty to discuss the program and the applicant’s specific interests and abilities within the field; should address academic issues in written application; and will be required to maintain a B average in the advanced standing summer term of the program in order to be granted full admission contingent upon their first-year academic performance; May be recommended for faculty consideration of a transfer into the two-year program if their average is below a 3.0 at the end of the summer term.

The student must secure approval of transfer credit in writing from instructors, advisors, Chairs of the Departments at JCSU, and the Office of the Registrar by obtaining the proper signature on a Transfer of Credit form before enrolling in the course. Typically, no more than 15 hours may be transferred during a given semester.

Any applicant seeking admission to advanced standing must have completed a BSW within the last 5 years from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or be in the process of completing their BSW degree within the academic year of their application to the MSW program. (Applicants without this credential will not be considered for admission to the advanced standing program.) Only BSW graduates with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) are eligible for the advanced standing program. Upon recommendation by the Admissions Committee, students will be admitted to the two-year, part-time, or the advanced standing program. Any student entering the MSW program may request the opportunity to test out of any of the first-year courses, including the summer advanced standing-specific bridge course. For transfer students, the criteria are stated below: Transfer credits will be considered only from a CSWE accredited MSW program. Transfer credits of up to 12 hours maximum from the first-year curriculum: HBSW, Policy, Research and electives in which a grade of B or better will be considered. For any course for which transfer credits are being considered, the student must submit syllabi, written materials, copies of tests, and a letter from the Dean/Program Director indicating that the student left the program in good standing. MSW degree-seeking students may not take courses elsewhere for transfer credit. The faculty member with primary teaching responsibility in the curriculum area will review the course material for the course in which the transfer credits are being considered and recommend to the Admissions Committee whether the course is equivalent to that offered by JCSU. The University offers both a two-year program and an advanced standing program for the MSW. The advanced standing curriculum is for individuals who have completed a BSW within the five years prior to their application for the MSW program. Applicants for advanced standing whose grade point average is below a B average: may be provisionally considered based on the Admission Committee review of their entire application packet if their undergraduate grade point average was at least a C+ (2.5 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent)

The proposed institution of study must be accredited by one of the country’s six regional accrediting agencies and offer courses equivalent to those at Johnson C. Smith University Approval of transfer credit must be secured in writing by the student from instructors, advisors, Chairs of the Departments at JCSU, and the Registrar’s Office by obtaining the proper signature on a Transfer of Credit form before enrolling in the course. Typically, no more than fifteen hours, excluding coursework through the Charlotte Area Educational Consortium (CAEC), may be transferred.

Any applicant seeking admission to advanced standing must have completed a BSW within the last 5 years from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or be in the process of completing their BSW degree within the academic year of their (CUNY) application to the MSW program. Applicants without this credential will not be considered for admission to the advanced standing program. Only BSW graduates with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) are eligible for the advanced standing program.

Any applicant seeking admission to advanced standing must have completed a BSW within the last 5 years from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or be in the process of completing their BSW degree within the academic year of their application to the MSW program. Applicants without this credential will not be considered for admission to the advanced standing program. Only BSW graduates with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) are eligible for the advanced standing program.

CREDIT BY EXAMINATION Advanced Placement Credits: Students satisfactorily completing Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations in disciplines offered by the University will be awarded academic credit. AP examination scores of 3 or above will be accepted for college credit. Students may receive additional credit hours if scores received are 4 or above after consultation with the appropriate Department Chair and College Dean. Students are responsible for having their AP score(s) submitted directly to the University by The College Board. The current approved course equivalencies are as follows:

Dismissed students may enroll in summer courses at another university for credit but may not enroll at another post-secondary institution to acquire transfer credits during the regular fall or spring semesters.

Any student with dismissal status is not eligible to attend another postsecondary institution to acquire transfer credits.

Advanced Standing students complete one field placement over one academic year.

Advanced Standing students complete one field placement over one academic year.

Prerequisite: Advanced standing and consent of Department.

Students with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from an accredited social work program like the one we have here at Johnson C. Smith University are eligible to participate in advanced standing programs, which allow them to complete their master's degree in one year. Advanced standing programs have strict admission requirements, and students must have demonstrated strong academic and internship/professional performance during their BSW program.

Students with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from an accredited social work program like the one we have here at Johnson C. Smith University are eligible to participate in advanced standing programs, which allow them to complete their master's degree in one year. Advanced standing programs have strict admission requirements, and students must have demonstrated strong academic and internship/professional performance during their BSW program.

128 Prerequisite: Advanced standing and consent of Department.

Prerequisites: Advanced standing and consent of Department

Prerequisite: Advanced standing and consent of Department s,

Transfer Students • WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) • Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools Applicants who have attended other recognized accredited institutions (TRACS) can apply for admission with advanced standing, provided they are academically eligible to return to the college or university they have last attended. Transfer credit is only given for courses in which the applicant has earned a grade of C. No credit is given for any course in which the applicant has earned a grade below a “C”. Credit hours, not grade points, are transferred.

Second Year/Advanced Standing Students Internship - Must complete 500 hours for the year or 250 hours per semester/20hours per week Internships are usually completed during the week on Monday through Thursday, however some students who have weekend availability after class have the option of completing their hours during this time.

Second Year/Advanced Standing Students Internship - Must complete 500 hours for the year or 250 hours per semester/20hours per week Internships are usually completed during the week on Monday through Thursday, however some students who have weekend availability after class have the option of completing their hours during this time.

Transfer of Credit Students may obtain credit by attending another college or university if the following conditions are met:

Applicants who have attended other recognized accredited institutions can apply for admission with advanced standing, provided they are academically eligible to return to the college or university they have las attended. Transfer credit is only given for courses in which the applicant has earned a grade of C. No credit is given for any course in which the applicant has earned a grade below a “C”.

Applicants who have attended other recognized accredited institutions can apply for admission with advanced standing, provided they are academically eligible to return to the college or university last attended. Transfer credit is only given for courses in which the applicant has earned a grade of C. No credit is given for any course in which the applicant has earned a grade below a “C”. Credit hours, not grade points, are transferred. Only courses with specific course equivalencies are transferred in as course equivalents.

An applicant from another accredited college or university may be considered for transfer admission to JCSU if the applicant has an overall average of C or above. No transfer credit is given for any course in which the applicant has earned a grade below C. Each transcript is evaluated on its own merits in light of its conformity with the program of study in the JCSU curriculum. Transfer students with more than twelve transferable credits are not required to submit high school transcripts. Credit hours, not grade points, are transferred.