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College Board’s College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Pfeiffer University recognizes the College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) and may grant credit for examination scores of 50 or higher as recommended by ACE.

Credit for Completion of International Baccalaureate Certificate or Diploma Programs Placement and credit are available for Higher-Level Exams with scores of 5, 6 or 7 (on either the certificate or the diploma).

Individuals considering applying to one of the Graduate Programs at Pfeiffer University can apply online at: www.pfeiffer.edu/applynow or by contacting: Pfeiffer University Office of Admissions 48380 US Hwy 52 N Misenheimer, NC 28109 Phone (704) 463-3104 gradadmissions@pfeiffer.edu Graduate Transfer Credit Policies Pfeiffer University accepts courses earned at other institutions provided that: • The grade earned in the course was a B or higher.

• MSPA does not accept transfer credits into the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program.

Graduate Academic Standing Scale for all programs Hours attempted** Required Hours Earned GPA 1-6 67% 2.50 7-12 67% 2.50 13-18 67% 2.75 19-30 67% 3.00 31-36 67% 3.00 37-42 67% 3.00 43-49 67% 3.00 50-56 67% 3.00 57-62 67% 3.00 63-68 67% 3.00 69-74 67% 3.00 75-80 67% 3.00 81-86 67% 3.00 87-92 67% 3.00 93-99 67% 3.00 **Hours Attempted is equal to Semester Hours attempted at Pfeiffer (this includes any withdrawals), plus hours of transfer credit accepted towards the student’s program.

If a course previously taken at another school is repeated at Pfeiffer, the prior grade will be removed from the transfer credit, and the Pfeiffer grade will be the official mark (even if lower). Neither faculty nor students are permitted to bring third-party representation or other individuals to a grade appeal hearing; however, written documentation may be submitted by other faculty members and/or students.

3-9 Abnormal Psychology 3 Statistics (Social science statistics OR biostatistics preferred) 3 Medical Terminology (can be an online course) 1-3 English Composition OR Technical Writing 3 Ethics OR Philosophy OR Theology 3 Transfer course credit: Subject to approval and review of the transcript, up to 6 hours of graduate transfer credits may be applied toward the MSOT. Graduate transfer credits will only be considered for graduate-level courses completed with a grade of “B” or higher within the last five (5) years. Due to the nature of the curriculum, treatment courses and research courses are not eligible for transfer or substitution.

• Transfer credit or admission with advanced standing from another PA program is not accepted.

Acceptance of Credits from Other Colleges or Agencies Transfer Credits Pfeiffer University accepts courses earned at other institutions provided that: 1. The courses represent collegiate coursework relevant to the degree program being pursued at Pfeiffer University and was completed at an accredited institution. 4. Official University transcripts from each institution previously attended are received before transfer credits may be awarded. 7. The Registrar determines the applicability of transfer credits toward the general education requirements at Pfeiffer. The academic departments determine the applicability of transfer credits for the majors. 9. Courses completed at accredited two-year colleges from outside of the state of North Carolina, will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis, and transferred towards a Pfeiffer degree if the courses are equivalent to those offered by Pfeiffer. Transferred courses must have been completed with a minimum grade of C-, except for courses intended for Education and Nursing, which require minimum grades of C. 10. Students admitted to a Pfeiffer University’s undergraduate program who have previously earned a Bachelor of Science degree (BS) or Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) from an accredited* undergraduate institution in the United States shall be considered to have fulfilled Pfeiffer University’s lower-division, institution-wide general education requirements, provided that the general education courses are graded with a C- or better.

1. All students who have earned an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree from a member college of the North Carolina Community College System under the terms and conditions of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement and who meet Pfeiffer University’s admission standards are eligible to apply and may expect the following if admitted: a. A student who has completed the General Education Core as outlined by the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement shall be considered to have fulfilled the lower-division, institution- wide general education requirements of Pfeiffer University. b. An additional 36 semester hours of approved college transfer courses required for the completion of the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree shall be accepted as transfer credits, if successfully completed with an earned grade of C- or better, with the exception of courses intended for Education and Nursing which require minimum grades of C in certain courses.

15 Students who do not earn a satisfactory grade in a consortium course and are required to re-enroll in the same or an equivalent course will be held fully responsible for the associated enrollment fee. Students interested in this arrangement must first consult with their advisor, and if approved, complete a Transient/Transfer Credit Agreement Form from Pfeiffer and a Consortium Application. Taking approved courses through Acadeum offers several advantages to the traditional transfer credit process: • A course taken through this consortium is considered an institutional credit and is transcribed on your Pfeiffer University transcript as a Pfeiffer University course.

Credit by Examination/Advanced Placement Pfeiffer University recognizes the concept of “course equivalency.” This concept permits the University to certify the educational value of study outside the post-secondary educational environment and out-of-class experiences and, following appropriate evaluation by the University, enables the student to receive academic credit towards a degree. For additional information about AP credit please visit under resources https://www.pfeiffer.edu/academics/registrar/ College Board’s College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Pfeiffer University recognizes the College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) and may grant credit for examination scores of 50 or higher as recommended by ACE.

All transfer credit accepted by Pfeiffer University will be counted as attempted and earned hours but will not be factored into cumulative GPA calculations. Undergraduate Academic Standing Scale Required % of “Pass Hours” Hours Attempted** out of the “Hours Attempted” GPA 1-15 67% 1.30 16-30 67% 1.50 31-45 67% 1.75 46-60 67% 1.99 61-75 67% 2.00 76-90 67% 2.00 91-105 67% 2.00 106-120 67% 2.00 121-135 67% 2.00 136-150 67% 2.00 151-165 67% 2.00 166-180 67% 2.00 **Hours Attempted= Non-Activity Hours attempted at Pfeiffer (including incompletes and all withdrawals) plus hours of transfer credit accepted towards the student’s program.

3-2 BMAL Undergraduate Curriculum The following courses are required for 3-2 BMAL/MBA students. Concentration in Entrepreneurship (BMALE) (9SH): Choose 9SH from the following courses: BMAL 343 Sales Development and Management 3SH BMAL 361 Entrepreneurship 3SH BMAL 461 Management of Human Resources 3SH BMAL 391 Logistics/Supply Chain Management 3SH BMAL 399 Special Topics in Entrepreneurship 3SH Concentration in Global Leadership (BMALG) (9SH): Choose 9SH from the following courses: BMAL 352 Government and Business 3SH BMAL 341 E-Commerce 3SH BMAL 382 Globalization and Cultural Sensitivity 3SH Concentration in Marketing (BMALM) (9SH): Choose 9SH from the following courses: BMAL 342 Advertising and Sales Promotion 3SH BMAL 344 Consumer Behavior 3SH BMAL 441 Marketing Management 3SH COMM 220 Introduction to Social Media 3SH COMM 305 Multimedia Production 3SH Electives: 16-19 SH To meet the degree requirements of 120SH, upon completion of 64 hours in the undergraduate BMAL core plus 9SH in a concentration plus the 37-40 SH of general education requirements, students will need to complete anywhere from 16-19SH (or fewer depending on transfer credits IF ANY).

Records of students transferring to Pfeiffer University from other academic institutions are evaluated and transfer credit is granted as appropriate. See Transfer student information in the University catalog for additional information about the university transfer policies, including transfer of credit from community colleges. Applicants who transfer must be eligible to return to all institutions previously attended.

Upon successful completion of NURS 390, students receive 5 semester hours of credit for prior learning.

Courses taken through Acadeum do not qualify for the Pfeiffer textbook program Credit for Completion of International Baccalaureate Certificate or Diploma Programs Placement and credit are available for Higher-Level Exams with scores of 5, 6 or 7 (on either the certificate or the diploma).

Credit for Completion of International Baccalaureate Certificate of Diploma Programs Placement and credit are available for higher-level exams with scores of 5, 6, or 7 (on either the certificate or diploma).

CREDIT FOR COMPLETION OF INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA PROGRAMS Placement and credit are available for higher-level exams with scores of 5, 6, or 7 (on either the certificate or diploma).

If a course previously taken at another school is repeated at Pfeiffer, the prior grade will be removed from the transfer credit and the Pfeiffer grade will be the official mark (even if lower).

26 Graduate Academic Standing Scale for all programs Hours attempted** Required Hours Earned GPA 1-6 67% 2.50 7-12 67% 2.50 13-18 67% 2.75 19-30 67% 3.00 31-36 67% 3.00 37-42 67% 3.00 43-49 67% 3.00 50-56 67% 3.00 57-62 67% 3.00 63-68 67% 3.00 69-74 67% 3.00 75-80 67% 3.00 81-86 67% 3.00 87-92 67% 3.00 93-99 67% 3.00 **Hours Attempted is equal to Semester Hours attempted at Pfeiffer (this includes any withdrawals), plus hours of transfer credit accepted towards the student’s program.

Official University transcripts from each institution previously attended are received before transfer credits may be awarded. The Registrar determines the applicability of transfer credits toward the general education requirements at Pfeiffer. The academic departments determine the applicability of transfer credits for the majors. Courses completed at accredited two-year colleges from outside of the state of North Carolina, will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis, and transferred towards a Pfeiffer degree if the courses are equivalent to those offered by Pfeiffer. Transferred courses must have been completed with a minimum grade of C-, except for courses intended for Education and Nursing, which require minimum grades of C. Students admitted to a Pfeiffer University’s undergraduate program who have previously earned a Bachelor of Science degree (BS) or Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) from an accredited* undergraduate institution in the United States shall be considered to have fulfilled Pfeiffer University’s lower-division, institution-wide general education requirements, provided that the general education courses are graded with a C- or better.

28 81-86 67% 3.00 87-92 67% 3.00 93-99 67% 3.00 **Hours Attempted= Semester Hours attempted at Pfeiffer (this includes any withdrawals), plus hours of transfer credit accepted towards the student’s program.

64 Transfer of Credits or Admission with Advanced Standing Transfer credit or admission with advanced standing from another PA program is not accepted.

Students who wish to petition for credit through the portfolio process will enroll in the Prior Learning Assessment course (CPL 2000). The Prior Learning Assessment course is a two credit hours course offered online. Upon completion of this course students will be able to: Define prior learning assessment Identify, organize, and gather documents that can be used to build a portfolio Differentiate between experiential learning, life experience, and traditional classroom learning Explain Kolb’s learning theory as it applies to personal learning experiences Use critical thinking skills to reflect on the value of learning gained from their own experiences Produce college-level writing to develop a narrative which addresses the learning outcomes gained from their experiences Prepare a portfolio in accordance with Pfeiffer standards for submission

The academic departments det er m ine the applicability of transfer credits for the majors.

Official University Transcripts from each institution previously attended are received before transfer credits may be awarded. The Registrar determines the applicability of transfer credits toward the general education requirements at Pfeiffer. The academic departments determine the applicability of transfer credits for the majors. Courses completed at accredited two year colleges from outside of the state of North Carolina, will be evaluated on a course by course basis, and transferred towards a Pfeiffer degree if the courses are equivalent to those offered by Pfeiffer. Transferred courses must have been completed with a minimum grade of C-, with the exception of courses intended for Education and Nursing which require minimum grades of “C”.

The Prior Learning Assessment course is a two credit hours course offered online. Upon completion of this course students will be able to: Define prior learning assessment Identify, organize, and gather documents that can be used to build a portfolio Differentiate between experiential learning, life experience, and traditional classroom learning Explain Kolb’s learning theory as it applies to personal learning experiences Use critical thinking skills to reflect on the value of learning gained from their own experiences Produce college-level writing to develop a narrative which addresses the learning outcomes gained from their experiences Prepare a portfolio in accordance with Pfeiffer standards for submission

Taking approved courses through Acadeum offers several advantages to the traditional transfer credit process: A course taken through this consortium is considered an institutional credit and is transcribed on your Pfeiffer University transcript as a Pfeiffer University course.

Transfer credit or admission with advanced standing from another PA program is not accepted.

Credit by Examination/Advanced Placement Pfeiffer University recognizes the concept of “course equivalency.” This concept permits the University to certify the educational value of study outside the post-secondary educational environment and out-of-class experiences and, following appropriate evaluation by the University, enables the student to receive academic credit towards a degree. Grades and quality points are not assigned to credits awarded by examination; credit is treated as transfer work and may not duplicate any equivalent credit.

Credit by Examination/Advanced Placement Pfeiffer University recognizes the concept of “course equivalency.” This concept permits the University to certify the educational value of study outside the post-secondary educational environment and out-of-class experiences and, following appropriate evaluation by the University, enables the student to receive academic credit towards a degree. Grades and quality points are not assigned to credits awarded by examination; credit is treated as transfer work and may not duplicate any equivalent credit. College Board’s Advanced Placement Program (AP): Pfeiffer University awards credit to students who have passed certain AP Examinations at an acceptable level. These tests may be taken prior to enrollment. Department Chairs reserve the right to verify test results. The following table outlines the credit acceptance; contact the Registrar’s Office for specific course equivalency.

CREDIT BY EXAMINATION/ADVANCED PLACEMENT Pfeiffer University recognizes the concept of “course equivalency.” This concept permits the University to certify the educational value of study outside the post-secondary educational environment and out-of-class experiences and, following appropriate evaluation by the University, enables the student to receive academic credit towards a degree. Grades and quality points are not assigned to credits awarded by examination; credit is treated as transfer work and may not duplicate any equivalent credit. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program (AP): Pfeiffer University awards credit to students who have passed certain AP Examinations at an acceptable level. These tests may be taken prior to enrollment. The dean of continuing education and adult studies reserve the right to verify test results. The following table outlines the credit acceptance; contact the registrar’s office for specific course equivalence.

CREDIT BY EXAMINATION/ADVANCED PLACEMENT Pfeiffer University recognizes the concept of “course equivalency.” This concept permits the University to certify the educational value of study outside the post-secondary educational environment and out-of-class experiences and, following appropriate evaluation by the University, enables the student to receive academic credit towards a degree. Grades and quality points are not assigned to credits awarded by examination; credit is treated as transfer work and may not duplicate any equivalent credit. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program (AP): Pfeiffer University awards credit to students who have passed certain AP Examinations at an acceptable level. These tests may

Credit by Examination/CLEP/Advanced Credit Pfeiffer University recognizes the concept of “course equivalency.” This concept permits the University to certify the educational value of study outside the post-secondary educational environment and out-of-class experiences and, following appropriate evaluation by the University, enables the student to receive academic credit towards a degree. Grades and quality points are not assigned to credits awarded by examination; credit is treated as transfer work and may not duplicate any equivalent credit.

Transfer course credit: Subject to approval and review of the transcript, up to 6 hours of graduate transfer credits may be applied toward the MSOT. Graduate transfer credits will only be considered for graduate-level courses completed with a grade of “B” or higher within the last five (5) years. Due to the nature of the curriculum, treatment courses and research courses are not eligible for transfer or substitution.

Graduate Academic Standing Scale for all programs Hours attempted** Required Hours Earned GPA 1-6 67% 2.50 7-12 67% 2.50 13-18 67% 2.75 19-30 67% 3.00 31-36 67% 3.00 37-42 67% 3.00 43-49 67% 3.00 50-56 67% 3.00 57-62 67% 3.00 63-68 67% 3.00 69-74 67% 3.00 75-80 67% 3.00 81-86 67% 3.00 87-92 67% 3.00 93-99 67% 3.00 **Hours Attempted is equal to Semester Hours attempted at Pfeiffer (this includes any withdrawals), plus hours of transfer credit accepted towards the student’s program.

Graduate Academic Standing Scale for all programs Hours attempted** Required Hours Earned GPA 1-6 67% 2.50 7-12 67% 2.50 13-18 67% 2.75 19-30 67% 3.00 31-36 67% 3.00 37-42 67% 3.00 43-49 67% 3.00 50-56 67% 3.00 57-62 67% 3.00 63-68 67% 3.00 69-74 67% 3.00 75-80 67% 3.00 81-86 67% 3.00 87-92 67% 3.00 93-99 67% 3.00 **Hours Attempted= Semester Hours attempted at Pfeiffer (this includes any withdrawals), plus hours of transfer credit accepted towards the student’s program.

Graduate Transfer Credit Policies Pfeiffer University accepts courses earned at other institutions provided that: The grade earned in the course was a B or higher. MBA, MHA, and MSOC students may transfer up to nine (9) semester hours of comparable business-related graduate-level work into these programs. MAT-Master of Arts in Teaching students may transfer up to nine (9) semester hours of comparable education- related graduate-level work into these programs. MHA joint degrees-MHA/MBA students may transfer up to a total of twelve (12) semester hours of comparable business-related graduate level studies and comparable health administration-related graduate level studies into the Pfeiffer program. MHA joint degrees-MHA/MSOC students may transfer up to a total of twelve (12) semester hours of comparable organizational management-related graduate level studies and of comparable health administration-related graduate level studies into the Pfeiffer program. MBA joint degrees -MBA/MSOC students may transfer up to twelve (12) semester hours of comparable business- related graduate level studies and of comparable organizational management-related graduate level studies into the Pfeiffer program. MSCMHC students may transfer up to a total of nine (9) semester hours of comparable mental health counseling program-related graduate-level coursework. This is subject to review and approval by the department. MSOT Program students may transfer up to six (6) semester hours of comparable occupational therapy program- related graduate level course work. This is subject to review and approval by the department. Graduate transfer

Graduate Transfer Credit Policies Pfeiffer University accepts courses earned at other institutions provided that: The grade earned in the course was a B or higher. MBA, MHA, and MSOC students may transfer up to nine (9) semester hours of comparable business-related graduate level work into these programs. MAT-Master of Arts in Teaching students may transfer up to nine (9) semester hours of comparable education- related graduate level work into these programs. MHA joint degrees-MHA/MBA students may transfer up to a total of twelve (12) semester hours of comparable business-related graduate level studies and comparable health administration-related graduate level studies into the Pfeiffer program. MHA joint degrees-MHA/MSOC students may transfer up to a total of twelve (12) semester hours of comparable organizational management-related graduate level studies and of comparable health administration-related graduate level studies into the Pfeiffer program. MBA joint degrees -MBA/MSOC students may transfer up to twelve (12) semester hours of comparable business- related graduate level studies and of comparable organizational management-related graduate level studies into the Pfeiffer program. MSOT Program students may transfer up to six (6) semester hours of comparable occupational therapy program- related graduate level course work. This is subject to review and approval by the department. Graduate transfer credits will only be considered for graduate level courses completed with a grade of “B” or higher within the last five (5) years.

Graduate Transfer Credit Policies Pfeiffer University accepts courses earned at other institutions provided that: The grade earned in the course was a B or higher. MBA, MHA, MSOC, and MSHR students may transfer up to nine (9) semester hours of comparable business-related graduate level work into these programs. MAT-Master of Arts in Teaching students may transfer up to nine (9) semester hours of comparable education- related graduate level work into these programs. MHA joint degrees-MHA/MBA students may transfer up to a total of twelve (12) semester hours of comparable business-related graduate level studies and comparable health administration-related graduate level studies into the Pfeiffer program.

Graduate Transfer Credit Policies Pfeiffer University accepts courses earned at other institutions provided that: The grade earned in the course was a B or higher. MBA, MHA, and MSOC students may transfer up to nine (9) semester hours of comparable business-related graduate level work into these programs.

Graduate Transfer Credit Policies Pfeiffer University accepts courses earned at other institutions provided that: The grade earned in the course was a B or higher. MBA, MHA, MSFFI, and MSL students may transfer up to nine (9) semester hours of comparable business-related graduate level work into these programs. Master of Arts in Practical Theology students may transfer up to fifteen (15) semester hours (SH) of graduate level work for Christian Education, Pastoral Care and Counseling or Church Administration tracks, and up to eighteen SH (18) for Missions/Evangelism. MHA joint degrees-MHA/MBA students may transfer up to nine (9) semester hours of comparable business-related

The HMRL track will grant up to 64 semester hours of transfer credit from Associate of Arts and Associate of science degrees.

MAPT Transfer Credits Students who choose to enroll in the Master of Arts program may transfer up to fifteen (15) semester hours, eighteen for the mission/evangelism track. Only three (3) courses (9 SH) of the core curriculum will be accepted from transfer credits. Transfer credits must be earned from an accredited graduate school or seminary with a grade of “B” and earned within the past ten years. Only credits earned at Pfeiffer University are used in calculating the GPA. Since the degree program in Practical Theology endeavors to relate the theoretical to the practical and to provide for individual needs, courses in religion, practical theology, social sciences, fine arts, business, and education are useful in the profession. Credits transferred must be courses which are deemed as educational experiences with application in the ministry of Practical Theology by the admissions committee. Advanced standing is available for those students who have undergraduate degrees in Christian Education from an accredited college or university. While the credit hours needed for graduation remain the same, one may be able to substitute electives for up to two (6 SH) required courses. The decision to grant advanced standing rests with the Vice President for Academic Affairs upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Department of Religion.

An additional 36 semester hours of approved college transfer courses required for the completion of the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree shall be accepted as transfer credits, if successfully completed with an earned grade of C- or better, with the exception of courses intended for Education and Nursing which require minimum grades of C in certain courses.

An additional 20-21 semester hours of approved college transfer courses required for the completion of the associate in arts or associate in science degree shall be accepted as transfer credits, if successfully completed with an earned grade of C- or better.

1-15 67% 1.30 16-30 67% 1.50 31-45 67% 1.75 46-60 67% 1.99 61-75 67% 2.00 76-90 67% 2.00 91-105 67% 2.00 106-120 67% 2.00 121-135 67% 2.00 136-150 67% 2.00 151-165 67% 2.00 166-180 67% 2.00 **Hours Attempted= Non-Activity Hours attempted at Pfeiffer (including incompletes and all withdrawals) plus hours of transfer credit accepted towards the student’s program.

PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT COURSE (CPL 2000) If prospective students entering the Adult Degree Completion Program have other learning experiences not served by departmental examination or by national standardized examination, they may be advised to consider prior learning assessment by portfolio. Portfolio is a method by which students may earn academic credit for college-level learning completed outside of the traditional classroom setting. The portfolio is designed to assist adult learners in attaining their academic and career goals by validating their professional competencies. Credit is granted for college level learning and not for the experience alone. Credit is not awarded for duplicating previous or future coursework. Pfeiffer adheres to CAEL’s Ten Standards of Assessment for PLA. Students who wish to petition for credit through the portfolio process will enroll in the Prior Learning Assessment course (CPL 2000). This course is the method by which students will develop documentation for the courses for which they hope to earn PLA credit. The Prior Learning Assessment course is a two credit hours course offered online. In this course, students will learn how to develop the appropriate documentation sets for classes for which they wish to seek credit. The finished portfolio is then submitted to an Evaluation Review Committee for assessment. Students may earn a maximum of 30 hours of elective credit through this process. Upon completion of this course students will be able to: Define prior learning assessment Identify, organize, and gather documents that can be used to build a portfolio Differentiate between experiential learning, life experience, and traditional classroom learning Explain Kolb’s learning theory as it applies to personal learning experiences Use critical thinking skills to reflect on the value of learning gained from their own experiences Produce college-level writing to develop a narrative which addresses the learning outcomes gained from their experiences Prepare a portfolio in accordance with Pfeiffer standards for submission

PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT COURSE (CPL 2000) If prospective students have other learning experiences not served by departmental examination or by national standardized examination, they may be advised to consider prior learning assessment by portfolio. Portfolio is a method by which students may earn academic credit for college-level learning completed outside of the traditional classroom setting. The portfolio is designed to assist adult learners in attaining their academic and career goals by validating their professional competencies. Credit is granted for college level learning and not for the experience alone. Credit is not awarded for duplicating previous or future coursework. Pfeiffer adheres to CAEL’s Ten Standards of Assessment for PLA. Students who wish to petition for credit through the portfolio process will enroll in the Prior Learning Assessment course

Records of students transferring to Pfeiffer University from other academic institutions are evaluated and transfer credit is granted as appropriate. See Transfer student information in the University catalog for additional information about the university transfer policies, including transfer of credit from community colleges. Applicants who transfer must be eligible to return to all institutions previously attended.

Transfer of Credits or Admission with Advanced Standing Transfer credit or admission with advanced standing from another PA program is not accepted.

All transfer credit accepted by Pfeiffer University will be counted as attempted and earned hours but will not be factored into cumulative GPA calculations.

TRANSFER CREDIT Pfeiffer University accepts courses earned at other institutions provided that: The courses represent collegiate coursework relevant to the degree program being pursued at Pfeiffer University, and was completed at an accredited institution. The grade earned for the course was a C- or higher. The course content, level of instruction, and resulting competencies are equivalent to those offered by the University. Official University Transcripts from each institution previously attended are received before transfer credits may be awarded. Students may not transfer in more than 50 percent of the credits required in the major. A maximum of 64 credits from 2 year colleges and 75 credits from four year colleges (or combination) will be accepted towards a Pfeiffer B.A. or B.S. degree. The Registrar determines the applicability of transfer credits toward the general

TRANSFER CREDIT Pfeiffer University accepts courses earned at other institutions provided that: The courses represent collegiate coursework relevant to the degree program being pursued at Pfeiffer University, and was completed at a regionally accredited institution. The grade earned for the course was a C- or higher. The course content, level of instruction, and resulting competencies are equivalent to those offered by the university. Official University Transcripts from each institution previously attended are received before transfer credits may be awarded. Students may not transfer in more than 50 percent of the credits required in the major. A maximum of 64 credits from 2 year colleges and 75 credits from four year colleges (or combination) will be accepted towards a Pfeiffer B.A. or B.S. degree. The Registrar determines the applicability of transfer credits toward the general education requirements at Pfeiffer. The academic departments determine the applicability of transfer credits for the majors. Students who have earned a two year Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree from a member college of the North Carolina Community College System shall be considered to have completed all the general education requirements towards their Pfeiffer degree. For more information please read the North Carolina Community College System Articulation Agreement below. Two year college graduates who have earned a an Associate of Arts or Associate of science degree from any regionally accredited institution in the U.S.A. shall be considered to have completed all the General education requirements towards their Pfeiffer degree as long as each course was completed with a C- of higher. Students admitted to Pfeiffer University’s undergraduate program who have previously earned a Bachelor of Science degree (BS) or Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) from an accredited* undergraduate institution in the United States shall be considered to have fulfilled the lower-division, institution-wide general education requirements and writing intensive requirements of Pfeiffer university, provided that the general education courses are graded with a C or better. Any course(s) with less than a C grade must be retaken and passed with a grade of C or better at Pfeiffer University. Students who have not completed a degree and students with a 2 year degree from a state other than North Carolina may have transfer courses evaluated on a course by course basis, as long as conditions 1 through 6 are met. *The accrediting body must be one recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Transfer Credit Policies for Degree Completion Courses earned at other institutions will be accepted provided that: 1- The courses represent collegiate coursework relevant to the degree program being pursued at Pfeiffer University, and was completed at an accredited institution. 2- The grade earned for the course was a C- or higher. 3- The course content, level of instruction, and resulting competencies are equivalent to those offered by the University. 4- Official University Transcripts from each institution previously attended are received before transfer credits may be awarded. Students may not transfer in more than 50 percent of the credits required in the major. 5- A maximum of 64 credits from 2-year colleges and 75 credits from four-year colleges (or combination) will be accepted towards a Pfeiffer B.A. or B.S. degree. 6- The Registrar determines the applicability of transfer credits toward the general education requirements at Pfeiffer. The academic departments determine the applicability of transfer credits for the majors. 7- Students who have earned a two-year Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree from a member college of the North Carolina Community College System shall be considered to have completed all the general education requirements towards their Pfeiffer degree. For more information, please read the North Carolina Community College System Articulation Agreement below. 8- Two-year college graduates who have earned an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree from any regionally accredited institution in the U.S.A. shall be considered to have completed all the General Education requirements towards their Pfeiffer degree as long as each course was completed with a C- of higher. 9- Students admitted to Pfeiffer University’s undergraduate program who have previously earned a Bachelor of Science degree (BS) or Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) from an accredited* undergraduate institution in the United States shall be considered to have fulfilled the lower-division, institution-wide general education requirements and writing intensive requirements of Pfeiffer university, provided that the general education courses are graded with a C- or better. Any course(s) with less than a C- grade must be retaken and passed with a grade of C- or better at Pfeiffer University. 10- Students who have not completed a degree and students with an AAS degree may have transfer courses evaluated on a course-by-course basis, as long as conditions 1 through 6 are met. *The accrediting body must be one recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Transfer Credits Pfeiffer University accepts courses earned at other institutions provided that: The courses represent collegiate coursework relevant to the degree program being pursued at Pfeiffer University and was completed at an accredited institution. Course descriptions or syllabi from the class may be required to verify the course content. The grade earned for the course was a C- or higher. An exception to this rule exists for courses to be applied to the B.S. in Nursing or the B.A. in Education which require a grade of C or better. The course content, level of instruction, and resulting competencies are equivalent to those offered by the University. Official University transcripts from each institution previously attended are received before transfer credits may be awarded. To receive a Pfeiffer degree, candidates for a bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 25% of the credit hours in the degree program at Pfeiffer, including at least 50% of the credit hours in the major or minor at the 200/300/400/500 level (excluding cognates, general education courses, and free electives). Students in the RN to BSN degree program are required a minimum of 30 SH in residence at Pfeiffer University. A maximum of 64 credits from 2-year colleges and 90 credits from four-year colleges (or combination) will be accepted towards a Pfeiffer B.A., B.S., or BSN degree. The Registrar determines the applicability of transfer credits toward the general education requirements at Pfeiffer. The academic departments determine the applicability of transfer credits for the majors. Students who have earned a two-year Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree from a member college of the North Carolina Community College System shall be considered to have completed all the General Education requirements towards their Pfeiffer Degree. For more information, please read the “North Carolina Community College System Articulation Agreement” contained in this catalog. Courses completed at accredited two-year colleges from outside of the state of North Carolina, will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis, and transferred towards a Pfeiffer degree if the courses are equivalent to those offered by Pfeiffer. Transferred courses must have been completed with a minimum grade of C-, except for courses intended for Education and Nursing, which require minimum grades of C. Students admitted to a Pfeiffer University’s undergraduate program who have previously earned a Bachelor of Science degree (BS) or Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) from an accredited* undergraduate institution in the United States shall be considered to have fulfilled Pfeiffer University’s lower-division, institution-wide general education requirements, provided that the general education courses are graded with a C- or better. Any course(s) with less than a C- grade must be retaken and passed with a grade of C- or better at Pfeiffer University. An exception to this rule exists for courses to be applied to the B.S.N. in Nursing or the B.A. in Education which require a grade of C or better. Students who have not completed a degree may have transfer courses evaluated on a course-by-course basis if conditions 1 through 6 are met. *The accrediting body must be one recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Transfer Credits Pfeiffer University accepts courses earned at other institutions provided that: The courses represent collegiate coursework relevant to the degree program being pursued at Pfeiffer University, and was completed at an accredited institution. Course descriptions or syllabi from the class may be required to verify the course content. The grade earned for the course was a C- or higher. An exception to this rule exists for courses to

Transfer Credits Pfeiffer University accepts courses earned at other institutions provided that: The courses represent collegiate coursework relevant to the degree program being pursued at Pfeiffer University, and was completed at an accredited institution. Course descriptions or syllabi from the class may be required to verify the course content. The grade earned for the course was a C- or higher. An exception to this rule exists for courses to Be applied to the B.S. in Nursing or the B.A. in Education which require a grade of C or better. The course content, level of instruction, and resulting competencies are equivalent to those offered by the University. Official University Transcripts from each institution previously attended are received before transfer credits may be awarded. Students may not transfer in more than 50% of the credits required in the major or minor. To receive a Pfeiffer degree, students must complete a minimum of 45 credits in residence at Pfeiffer University. Students in the RN to BSN degree completion program at Charlotte are required a minimum of 30 SH in residence at Pfeiffer University. A maximum of 64 credits from 2-y ear colleges and 75 credits from four- y e a r colleges (or combination) will be accepted towards a Pfeiffer B.A., B.S. or BSN degree. The Registrar determines the applicability of transfer credits toward the general education requirements at Pfeiffer. The academic departments determine the applicability of transfer credits for the majors. Students who have earned a two- year Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree from a Member College of the North Carolina Community College System shall be considered to have completed all the General Education requirements towards their Pfeiffer Degree. For more information, please read the “North Carolina Community College System Articulation Agreement” contained in this catalog. Courses completed at accredited two-year colleges from outside of the state of North Carolina, will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis, and transferred towards a Pfeiffer degree if the courses are equivalent to those offered by Pfeiffer. Transferred courses must have been completed with a minimum grade of C-, with the exception of courses intended for Education and Nursing which require minimum grades of C. Students admitted to a Pfeiffer University’s undergraduate program who have previously earned a Bachelor of Science degree (BS) or Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) from an accredited* undergraduate institution in the United States shall be considered to have fulfilled Pfeiffer University’s lower-division, institution-wide general education requirements as well as writing intensive requirements, provided that the general education courses are graded with a C- or better. Any course(s) with less than a C- grade must be retaken and passed with a grade of C- or better at Pfeiffer University. An exception to this rule exists for courses to be applied to the B.S.N. in Nursing or the B.A. in Education which require a grade of C or better. Students who have not completed a degree may have transfer courses evaluated on a course-by- course basis, as long as conditions 1 through 6 are met. *The accrediting body must be one recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Transfer Credits Pfeiffer University accepts courses earned at other institutions provided that: The courses represent collegiate coursework relevant to the degree program being pursued at Pfeiffer University, and was completed at an accredited institution. Course descriptions or syllabi from the class taken in preparation for the exams may be required to demonstrate what was covered. The grade earned for the course was a C- or higher. An exception to this rule exists for courses to Be applied to the B.S. in Nursing or the B.A. in Education which require a grade of C or better. The course content, level of instruction, and resulting competencies are equivalent to those offered by the University. Official University Transcripts from each institution previously attended are received before transfer credits may be awarded. Students may not transfer in more than 50% of the credits required in the major. Students may not transfer in more than 50% of the credits for a minor. To receive a Pfeiffer degree, students must complete a minimum of 45 credits in residence at Pfeiffer University. Students in the degree completion program at Charlotte are required a minimum of 30 SH in residence at Pfeiffer University if they are registered in the RN to BSN. A maximum of 64 credits from 2 year colleges and 75 credits from four year colleges (or combination) will be accepted towards a Pfeiffer B.A., B.S. or BSN degree. The Registrar determines the applicability of transfer credits toward the general education Requirements at Pfeiffer. The academic departments determine the applicability of transfer credits for the majors. Students who have earned a two year Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree from a Member college of the North Carolina Community College System shall be considered to have completed all the General Education requirements towards their Pfeiffer Degree. For more information please read the “North Carolina Community College System Articulation Agreement” contained in this catalog. Courses completed at accredited two year colleges from outside of the state of North Carolina, will be evaluated on a course by course basis, and transferred towards a Pfeiffer degree if the courses are equivalent to those offered by Pfeiffer. Transferred courses must have been completed with a minimum grade of C-, with the exception of courses intended for Education and Nursing which require minimum grades of C. Students admitted to a Pfeiffer University’s undergraduate program who have previously earned a Bachelor of Science degree (BS) or Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) from an accredited* undergraduate institution in the United States shall be considered to have fulfilled Pfeiffer University’s lower-division, institution-wide general education requirements as well as writing intensive requirements of Pfeiffer University, provided that the general education courses are graded with a C- or better. Any course(s) with less than a C- grade must be retaken and passed with a grade of C- or better at Pfeiffer University. An exception to this rule exists for courses to be applied to the B.S.N. in Nursing or the B.A. in Education which require a grade of C or better. Students who have not completed a degree may have transfer courses evaluated on a course by course basis, as long as conditions 1 through 6 are met. *The accrediting body must be one recognized by the United States Department of Education.

TRANSFER CREDITS MBA, MHA, and MSL students may transfer up to nine (9) semester hours of comparable business-related graduate level work into the Pfeiffer program. master of Arts in Practical Theology students may transfer up to fifteen (15) semester hours of graduate level work, students in the missions/evangelism track may transfer in up to (18); credits only three (3) courses (9 SH) of the MAPT core curriculum will be accepted from transfer credits. MHA/MBA students may transfer up to nine (9) semester hours of comparable business- related graduate level studies and nine (9) semester hours of comparable health administration-related graduate level studies into the Pfeiffer program. MBA/MSL students may transfer up to nine (9) semester hours of comparable business-related graduate level studies and nine (9) semester hours of comparable organizational management-related graduate level studies into the Pfeiffer program. Students in the MMFT Program may transfer up to nine (9) semester hours of comparable COAMFTE accredited marriage and family program-related graduate level course work with case by case approval as evidenced by an official transcript, catalog course description, and course syllabus concurrent with the semester the course was taken. These courses must be taken within two years of Pfeiffer MMFT application.

TRANSFER CREDITS Students may transfer up to nine (9) semester hours of comparable graduate level education coursework into the Pfeiffer University program. All credits transferred into Pfeiffer University must meet the following criteria and be approved by the Program Director: The credits must have been earned from an accredited institution. A grade of at least “B,” or its equivalent, must have been earned. The credits must satisfy a program requirement. The credits must be less than five (5) years old at the time of admission to Pfeiffer. Transfer of credits into Pfeiffer University should be completed by the end of the semester in which the applicant’s initial enrollment occurs. Only work attempted at Pfeiffer University is used in calculating the candidate’s GPA. Grades in courses transferred do not affect the official grade point average.

TRANSFER CREDITS Students may transfer up to nine (9) semester hours of comparable graduate level coursework into the Pfeiffer University program. All credits transferred into Pfeiffer University must meet the following criteria: The credits must have been earned from a regionally accredited institution. A grade of at least “B,” or its equivalent, must have been earned. The credits must satisfy a program requirement. The credits must be less than five (5) years old at the time of admission to Pfeiffer. Transfer of credits into Pfeiffer University should be completed by the end of the semester in which the applicant’s initial enrollment occurs. All transfer credit must be approved by the Program Director and the Registrar’s Office. Only work attempted at Pfeiffer University is used in calculating the GPA. Grades in courses transferred do not affect the official grade point average. A candidate seeking to have course requirements waived based on National Board of Professional Teaching Standards certification should request an application from the Program Director.

TRANSFER CREDITS Students may transfer up to three (3) semester hours of comparable graduate level coursework into the AIG Add-on Licensure Program at Pfeiffer University. All credits transferred into Pfeiffer University must meet the following criteria: The credits must have been earned from a regionally accredited institution. A grade of at least “B,” or its equivalent, must have been earned. The credits must satisfy a program requirement. The credits must be less than five (5) years old at the time of admission to Pfeiffer. Transfer of credits into Pfeiffer University should be completed by the end of the semester in which the applicant’s initial enrollment occurs.

TRANSFER CREDITS Students may transfer up to nine (9) semester hours of comparable graduate level education coursework into the Pfeiffer University program. All credits transferred into Pfeiffer University must meet the following criteria and be approved by the Program Director: The credits must have been earned from a regionally accredited institution. A grade of at least “B,” or its equivalent, must have been earned. The credits must satisfy a program requirement. The credits must be less than five (5) years old at the time of admission to Pfeiffer. Transfer of credits into Pfeiffer University should be completed by the end of the semester in which the applicant’s initial enrollment occurs. Only work attempted at Pfeiffer University is used in calculating the candidate’s GPA. Grades in courses transferred do not affect the official grade point average.

TRANSFER OF CREDITS Students who choose to enroll in the Master of Arts program may transfer up to fifteen (15) semester hours, eighteen (18) for the mission/evangelism track. Only three (3) courses (9 SH) of the core curriculum will be accepted from transfer credits. Transfer credits must be earned from an accredited graduate school or seminary with a grade of “B” and earned within the past ten years. Only credits earned at Pfeiffer University are used in calculating the GPA. Since the degree program in Practical Theology endeavors to relate the theoretical to the practical and to provide for individual needs, courses in religion, practical theology, social sciences, fine arts, business, and education are useful in the profession. Credits transferred must be courses which are deemed as educational experiences with application in the ministry of Practical Theology by the admissions committee. Advanced standing is available for those students who have undergraduate degrees in Christian Education from an accredited college or university. While the credit hours needed for graduation remain the same, one may be able to substitute electives for up to two (6 SH) required courses. The decision to grant advanced standing rests with the Vice President for Academic Affairs upon the recommendation of both the Chairperson of the Department of Religion.

Undergraduate Prior Learning Assessment Course (CPL 2000) If prospective students entering the Adult Degree Completion Program have other learning experiences not served by departmental examination or by national standardized examination, they may be advised to consider prior learning