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STS accepts transfer credits from other institutions (see Academic Catalog, pgs.

KRS 164.098 requires Kentucky institutions to award credit for scores of 3 or higher on the Advanced Placement Tests.

STS accepts transfer credits from other institutions (see Academic Catalog, pgs.

2) Can I transfer credits from another school into the DCL? STS allows transfer of up to 9 semester credit hours from accredited graduate schools if the courses are comparable to Shepherds courses. The student must have earned a grade of B or better for a course to be considered for transfer. Transfer of credit is approved by the Registrar’s office upon consultation with the Doctoral Director during the matriculation process.

2) Can I transfer credits from another school into the DCL? STS allows transfer of up to 9 semester credit hours from accredited graduate schools if the courses are comparable to Shepherds courses. The student must have earned a grade of B or better for a course to be considered for transfer. Transfer of credit is approved by the Registrar’s office upon consultation with the Doctoral Director during the matriculation process.

Completion of 46 Credit Hours: 12-hour Prerequisite Courses (3 credit-hours each) 16-hour foundational/core (4 required DCL courses; 4 credit-hours per course) 9-hour elective courses (3 courses; 3 credit-hours each) 3-hour Dissertation Preparation course/workshop (completed in an live online format) 6-hour dissertation Transfer of Credit Transfer of credit for the DCL may not exceed 9 credit hours. Master or Doctoral-level credit completed at another institution may be applied toward the DCL degree if those hours constitute equivalent work. Requests for transfer of credit should be directed to the DCL director Plans to take other courses for transfer credit must be approved prior to taking any courses.

Completion of 34 Credit Hours (consisting of the following) 16-hour foundational/core (4 required DMin courses; 4 credit-hours per course) 9-hour concentration in one of the four concentrations (3 courses; 3 credit-hours each) 3-hour Thesis Preparation course/workshop (completed in an live online format) 6-hour dissertation Transfer of Credit Transfer of credit for the DMin may not exceed 9 credit hours. ThM or Doctoral-level credit completed at another institution may be applied toward the DMin degree if those hours constitute equivalent work. Requests for transfer of credit should be directed to the DMin director Plans to take other courses for transfer credit must be approved prior to taking any courses.

Completion of 46 Credit Hours: 12-hour Prerequisite Courses (3 credit-hours each) 16-hour foundational/core (4 required DCL courses; 4 credit-hours per course) 9-hour elective courses (3 courses; 3 credit-hours each) 3-hour Dissertation Preparation course/workshop (completed in an live online format) 6-hour dissertation Transfer of Credit Transfer of credit for the DCL may not exceed 9 credit hours. Requests for transfer of credit should be directed to the DCL director Plans to take other courses for transfer credit must be approved prior to taking any courses.

Completion of 34 Credit Hours (consisting of the following) 16-hour foundational/core (4 required DMin courses; 4 credit-hours per course) 9-hour concentration in one of the four concentrations (3 courses; 3 credit-hours each) 3-hour Thesis Preparation course/workshop (completed in an live online format) 6-hour dissertation Transfer of Credit Transfer of credit for the DMin may not exceed 9 credit hours. Requests for transfer of credit should be directed to the DMin director Plans to take other courses for transfer credit must be approved prior to taking any courses.

Applicants entering with transfer credit must have an official transcript from each college attended forwarded to the admission office of the college they plan to attend. KCTCS colleges accept transfer credits from institutions accredited by the following U.S.

Students may be admitted to a KCTCS college as freshmen, as students with transfer credit from other institutions, as visiting students, or as non-degree students.

Some institutions or programs may not accept this laboratory course for equivalent transfer credit if taken online. Some institutions or programs may not accept this laboratory course for equivalent transfer credit if taken online. Some institutions or programs may not accept this laboratory course for equivalent transfer credit if taken online. Some institutions or programs may not accept this laboratory course for equivalent transfer credit if taken online.

Credit for External Experiences and Prior Learning KCTCS values the varied life experiences of its students. These unique experiences and learning opportunities allow students to learn at the college level outside the formal classroom. College- level learning is the same, whether gained in the traditional classroom or through non-collegiate sources. Credit for prior learning methods allow KCTCS credits to be awarded when academically sound and rigorous processes validate equivalencies. Awarding credit for prior learning accelerates students towards completion of credentials, saves time and money, improves student retention, and gets students more rapidly into high-skill, high-wage, in-demand jobs in their chosen industry. Articulation Agreements Articulation agreements provide a mechanism to accept and award credit for courses that will transfer toward a credential. Articulation agreements specify the terms and conditions for courses taken at other institutions that will apply to a KCTCS credential, and/or the terms and conditions for courses taken at KCTCS that will apply to credentials or degree programs at other institutions. In either case, the award of applicable credit to the credential is subject to the specific terms of each agreement and all requirements specified in the agreement must be met before credit can be awarded. For information about articulation agreements for KCTCS credentials, contact the college Student Records Office. CTE 2 KCTCS - High School Articulation Statewide High School Articulation, which is required by statute as of July 1, 2022 (KRS 164.2951(2)(o), is an alternative method for college credit for secondary CTE completers who may not have the opportunity to take dual credit for specific technical courses. Public high school students now have two early postsecondary opportunities to earn college credit through the skills, competencies, credentials, and coursework they complete in their secondary CTE program. Students can start with their high school instructor to receive credit. Military Service Experience A student may receive course credit where appropriate and equivalent courses are available for formal military training or education as recommended in the ACE Military Guide published by the American Council on Education (ACE). Students will need to submit their Joint Service Transcript to the Registrar of their home KCTCS college and visit the KCTCS veteran's services coordinator on that campus. There is no cost to be awarded credit for training received in the military. Special Exam: STEP (Special Technical Education Proficiency) or Challenge Institutionally developed and administered exams provide an opportunity to demonstrate mastery of course content and receive credit toward program requirements. The student must be accepted for admission and enrolled in the college, and apply for the exam through the Student Records Office. For more information, see “Tuition and Charges.” A STEP test allows students to earn credit in technical courses by assessing learning acquired through non-college experiences. Challenge exams enable students to test out of courses not required for the program but are prerequisites for the higher-level required program courses. Challenge Exam - A Challenge Exam is utilized in cases where a student requests to test out of general or developmental subject matter. An example would be supplemental instruction courses that support math or English. STEP Exam - A Special Technical Education Proficiency (STEP) Exam is utilized in technical programs when students believe they have knowledge and skills to test out of a course such as welding, electrical, and others. A student may have taken related courses in high school or acquired skills through a position at work.Portfolio Portfolio - A portfolio is a formal faculty-validated narrative of your learning. Students need to align their prior learning, supported by experiences, to the learning outcomes of a college-level course. That is the main component of the narrative. The vital point is not what you have done but how and what you have learned through those activities. Portfolio students may contact any KCTCS college for information regarding applications for college credit via portfolio. For more information, please meet with your KCTCS academic advisor.

Do You Accept Transfer of Credits? Credits from other institutions can be reviewed for transfer into STS degree programs Number of credits accepted, if any, is decided after review (official transcripts must be reviewed by Chief Academic Officer)

Do You Accept Transfer of Credits? Credits from other institutions can be reviewed for transfer into STS degree programs Number of credits accepted, if any, is decided after review (official transcripts must be reviewed by Chief Academic Officer)

Upon successful completion of all components of the course the student will be admitted to NSG 209 and will have earned three (3) credit hours of advanced standing for a total of nine (9) credits. Attributes: Technical Components: CLN: Clinical, LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture NSG 200 (7 credit hours) Advanced Standing Bridge to Nursing Builds upon the basic skills and concepts learned as a licensed healthcare provider. Upon successful completion of all components of the course the student will be admitted to NSG 229 and will have earned two (2) credit hours of advanced standing for a total of seven (7) credits.

Offered at: Ashland Community and Technical College, Big Sandy Community and Technical College, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, Gateway Community and Technical College, Hazard Community and Technical College, Henderson Community College, Hopkinsville Community College, Maysville Community and Technical College, Owensboro Community and Technical College, Somerset Community College, Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College, West Kentucky Community and Technical College Program Plan Number: 513801704 Course List Course Title Credits Required General Education Subtotal 24 Technical Courses NAA 100 Nursing Assistant Skills I 0-3 CPR 100 CPR for Healthcare Professionals 0-1 Select one of the following options (Most students complete NSG 101): 9 NSG 101 Nursing Practice I 3 NSG 109 Transition: Medic to ADN I 1 Select one of the following seven options (Most students complete NSG 219): 7 NSG 200 Advanced Standing Bridge to Nursing NSG 219 Medical Surgical Nursing I 3 NSG 209 Transition: Medic to ADN II 1 NSG 217 Transition: Military LPN to RN 2 NSG 194 Paramedic Transition to Nursing Practice 4 NSG 195 Transition to ADN 2 NSG 199 Accelerated Transition: PN-A.D.N Bridge 2 NSG 211 Maternal Newborn Nursing 3 NSG 212 Behavioral Health Nursing 3 NSG 213 Pediatric Nursing 3 NSG 229 Medical Surgical Nursing II 7 NSG 239 Medical/Surgical Nursing III 6 Completion of the Nursing program will meet the KCTCS graduation requirement of digital literacy.

If the simultaneous registration has not been authorized, the transfer of credit from the other institution may be denied.

TRANSFER OF CREDIT STS allows transfer of up to 8 semester credit hours from accredited graduate schools if the courses are comparable to Shepherds courses. The student must have earned a grade of B or better for a course to be considered for transfer. Transfer of credit is approved by the Registrar’s office upon consultation with the DMin Director during the matriculation process.