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Academic credits, graduate or undergraduate, may be accepted in direct transfer from colleges and universities depending upon their quality, comparability, and applicability to the student’s program of study. The award of credit from these sources is transfer credit and is governed by all transfer credit policies. Students will be asked to provide course descriptions in English for any courses for which they seek transfer of credit . None of these means of earning credit are included in the minimum number of credits which must be earned at Marywood University in order to receive a degree. Additional information is available from the Coordinator of Prior Learning Assessment. The tests measure knowledge gained through life experiences during travel, work, military service, etc. Information on credit awarded based on CLEP exams may be obtained by contacting the Coordinator of Prior Learning Assessment at Marywood. A portfolio is a written, documented account of what the student has learned and how well they have learned it. Credit will be awarded only if the prior learning can be demonstrated as college-level learning. Portfolio credits are based on prior learning. Students will need to meet with the Coordinator of Prior Learning Assessment before an application can be sent to the department for review. For additional information, contact the Coordinator of Prior Learning Assessment. Transfer Credits In order for credits to be transferred to Marywood from other colleges and universities, the courses must be college-level and a minimum grade of C is required. Remedial courses will not be considered for transfer. Credits required for the student’s major will be transferred if the course content is judged suitable by the chair of the department involved. The authorization for transfer of credit forms required of currently matriculating students are available on-line. Advanced Placement (AP) Secondary school students whose education has included work at the college level and who demonstrate a high level of achievement will be considered for advanced standing. For additional information, contact the Coordinator of Prior Learning Assessment.

Academic credits, graduate or undergraduate, may be accepted in direct transfer from colleges and universities depending upon their quality, comparability, and applicability to the student’s program of study. The award of credit from these sources is transfer credit and is governed by all transfer credit policies. Students will be asked to provide course descriptions in English for any courses for which they seek transfer of credit . None of these means of earning credit are included in the minimum number of credits which must be earned at Marywood University in order to receive a degree. Additional information is available from the Coordinator of Prior Learning Assessment. The tests measure knowledge gained through life experiences during travel, work, military service, etc. Information on credit awarded based on CLEP exams may be obtained by contacting the Coordinator of Prior Learning Assessment at Marywood. A portfolio is a written, documented account of what the student has learned and how well they have learned it. Credit will be awarded only if the prior learning can be demonstrated as college-level learning. Portfolio credits are based on prior learning. Students will need to meet with the Coordinator of Prior Learning Assessment before an application can be sent to the department for review. For additional information, contact the Coordinator of Prior Learning Assessment. Transfer Credits In order for credits to be transferred to Marywood from other colleges and universities, the courses must be college-level and a minimum grade of C is required. Remedial courses will not be considered for transfer. Credits required for the student’s major will be transferred if the course content is judged suitable by the chair of the department involved. The authorization for transfer of credit forms required of currently matriculating students are available on-line. Advanced Placement (AP) Secondary school students whose education has included work at the college level and who demonstrate a high level of achievement will be considered for advanced standing. For additional information, contact the Coordinator of Prior Learning Assessment.

A minimum grade of “C” is required in order to fulfill the University’s requirement of design competency in each of the following studio courses: ARCH 110 , ARCH 120 , ARCH 210 , ARCH 220 , ARCH 310 , ARCH 320 , ARCH 410 , and ARCH 420 . Marywood offers advanced standing in their professional Master of Architecture (MARCH) and Master of Interior Architecture (MIA) programs for students with undergraduate degrees in Environmental Design, Architecture, Interior Architecture, Virtual Architecture, and Construction Management.

A minimum grade of “C” is required in order to fulfill the University’s requirement of design competency in each of the following studio courses: ARCH 110 , ARCH 120 , ARCH 210 , ARCH 220 , ARCH 310 , ARCH 320 , ARCH 410 , and ARCH 420 . Marywood offers advanced standing in their professional Master of Architecture (MARCH) and Master of Interior Architecture (MIA) programs for students with undergraduate degrees in Environmental Design, Architecture, Interior Architecture, Virtual Architecture, and Construction Management.

Transfer of Credits The PhD program in Strategic Leadership and Administrative Studies (SLAS) accepts the transfer of qualified master-level credits to the program. 2. Transferred credits must be related to the program's field of study. Program of Study of the D2D Pathway: SLAS 6008 : Qualitative Research Design (3 credits) SLAS 6009 : Quantitative Research Design (3 credits) SLAS 6010 : Advanced Quantitative Research (3 credits) SLAS 6011 : Statistical Analysis (3 credits) SLAS 6012 : Pre-Dissertation Seminar (3 credits) SLAS 6013 : Qualifying Seminar (3 credits) SLAS 7000 : Dissertation (min of 9 credits) Marywood/ Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) Program: SLAS Courses to Be Taught at Marywood by MU Faculty (9 credits) SLAS 6001 : Administrative and Leadership Theories SLAS 6002 : Ethical Leadership SLAS 6003 : Policy Analysis and Organizational Dynamics AASTMT Courses to be Transferred to MU (9 credits) AASTMT: Advanced Studies in Operations Management AASTMT: Advanced Studies in Marketing AASTMT: Corporate Governance SLAS Courses to be Taught by AASTMT Faculty and then Delivered to MU (3 credits) SLAS 6005 : Organizational Budget and Finance SLAS Courses to be Taught at Marywood by MU Faculty (6 credits) SLAS 6008 : Qualitative Research Design SLAS 6013 : Qualifying Seminar AASTMT Courses to be Transferred to MU (12 credits) AASTMT: Applied Statistics in Management AASTMT: Econometrics SLAS Courses Taught by AASTMT Faculty and then Delivered to MU (6 credits) SLAS 6009 : Quantitative Research Design SLAS 6012 : Pre-Dissertation Seminar Electives (12 credits): All 12 credits are transferred from AASTMT Marketing Track Human Resources Management Track Finance and Investment Track Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management Track AASTMT: Strategic Marketing AASTMT: Strategic Human Resource Management AASTMT: Portfolio Theory and Assets Pricing Models AASTMT: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management AASTMT: Marketing Research AASTMT: Compensation and Benefits AASTMT: Capital Structure and Companies Valuation AASTMT: Planning and Management for New Business Venture AASTMT: New Trends in Marketing AASTMT: New Trends in Human Resources AASTMT: New Trends in Finance and Investment AASTMT: Marketing Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Small Business AASTMT: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) AASTMT: Employees and Labor Relations AASTMT: Global Banking and Capital Marketing AASTMT: Leadership and Strategic Thinking for Entrepreneurs Education Tracks Students are required to complete the following five (5) EDUC courses: Superintendent Letter of Eligibility Track Curriculum & Instruction Supervisor Track PK-12 Principal Track Special Education Supervisor Track EDUC 604 : School, Community, Public Relations EDUC 552 : Personnel Leadership in Schools EDUC 545 : Administrative Theory for School Leaders SPED 500 : Law & Special Education EDUC 605 : Communication Theory and Organizational Dynamics EDUC 604 : School, Community, Public Relations EDUC 547 : Curriculum Planning SPED 507 : Characteristics of Exceptional Learners EDUC 606 : Labor and Negotiation EDUC 605 : Communication Theory and Organizational Dynamics EDUC 548 : Supervision & Evaluation of Faculty and Staff SPED 511 : Curriculum Adaptations for Special Learners EDUC 607 : Business and Facilities Management EDUC 611 : Instructional Design EDUC 549 : Law and the School SPED 539 : Behavior Management Approaches EDUC 617 : School Leadership & Special Education EDUC 613 : Data and Analytics for School Leaders EDUC 551 : School Finances SPED 540 : Administration & Supervision of Special Education Programs SLAS Courses SLAS 6002 Ethical Leadership SLAS 6004 Program Assessment and Evaluation SLAS 6005 Organizational Budget and Finance SLAS 6007 Equity and Inclusion SLAS 6008 Qualitative Research Design SLAS 6009 Quantitative Research Design SLAS 6010 Advanced Quantitative Research SLAS 6011 Statistical Analysis SLAS 6012 Pre-Dissertation Seminar SLAS 6013 Qualifying Seminar SLAS 7000 Doctoral Dissertation (minimum of 9 credits) Course Registration and Withdrawal Students currently enrolled in any given semester are expected to register in advance for the following semester by the deadline set by the Registrar's Office. With Advanced Standing, however, the total credits required for completing the program is 48 credit hours.

Transfer of Credits The PhD program in Strategic Leadership and Administrative Studies (SLAS) accepts the transfer of qualified master-level credits to the program. 2. Transferred credits must be related to the program's field of study. Program of Study of the D2D Pathway: SLAS 6008 : Qualitative Research Design (3 credits) SLAS 6009 : Quantitative Research Design (3 credits) SLAS 6010 : Advanced Quantitative Research (3 credits) SLAS 6011 : Statistical Analysis (3 credits) SLAS 6012 : Pre-Dissertation Seminar (3 credits) SLAS 6013 : Qualifying Seminar (3 credits) SLAS 7000 : Dissertation (min of 9 credits) Marywood/ Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) Program: SLAS Courses to Be Taught at Marywood by MU Faculty (9 credits) SLAS 6001 : Administrative and Leadership Theories SLAS 6002 : Ethical Leadership SLAS 6003 : Policy Analysis and Organizational Dynamics AASTMT Courses to be Transferred to MU (9 credits) AASTMT: Advanced Studies in Operations Management AASTMT: Advanced Studies in Marketing AASTMT: Corporate Governance SLAS Courses to be Taught by AASTMT Faculty and then Delivered to MU (3 credits) SLAS 6005 : Organizational Budget and Finance SLAS Courses to be Taught at Marywood by MU Faculty (6 credits) SLAS 6008 : Qualitative Research Design SLAS 6013 : Qualifying Seminar AASTMT Courses to be Transferred to MU (12 credits) AASTMT: Applied Statistics in Management AASTMT: Econometrics SLAS Courses Taught by AASTMT Faculty and then Delivered to MU (6 credits) SLAS 6009 : Quantitative Research Design SLAS 6012 : Pre-Dissertation Seminar Electives (12 credits): All 12 credits are transferred from AASTMT Marketing Track Human Resources Management Track Finance and Investment Track Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management Track AASTMT: Strategic Marketing AASTMT: Strategic Human Resource Management AASTMT: Portfolio Theory and Assets Pricing Models AASTMT: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management AASTMT: Marketing Research AASTMT: Compensation and Benefits AASTMT: Capital Structure and Companies Valuation AASTMT: Planning and Management for New Business Venture AASTMT: New Trends in Marketing AASTMT: New Trends in Human Resources AASTMT: New Trends in Finance and Investment AASTMT: Marketing Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Small Business AASTMT: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) AASTMT: Employees and Labor Relations AASTMT: Global Banking and Capital Marketing AASTMT: Leadership and Strategic Thinking for Entrepreneurs Education Tracks Students are required to complete the following five (5) EDUC courses: Superintendent Letter of Eligibility Track Curriculum & Instruction Supervisor Track PK-12 Principal Track Special Education Supervisor Track EDUC 604 : School, Community, Public Relations EDUC 552 : Personnel Leadership in Schools EDUC 545 : Administrative Theory for School Leaders SPED 500 : Law & Special Education EDUC 605 : Communication Theory and Organizational Dynamics EDUC 604 : School, Community, Public Relations EDUC 547 : Curriculum Planning SPED 507 : Characteristics of Exceptional Learners EDUC 606 : Labor and Negotiation EDUC 605 : Communication Theory and Organizational Dynamics EDUC 548 : Supervision & Evaluation of Faculty and Staff SPED 511 : Curriculum Adaptations for Special Learners EDUC 607 : Business and Facilities Management EDUC 611 : Instructional Design EDUC 549 : Law and the School SPED 539 : Behavior Management Approaches EDUC 617 : School Leadership & Special Education EDUC 613 : Data and Analytics for School Leaders EDUC 551 : School Finances SPED 540 : Administration & Supervision of Special Education Programs SLAS Courses SLAS 6002 Ethical Leadership SLAS 6004 Program Assessment and Evaluation SLAS 6005 Organizational Budget and Finance SLAS 6007 Equity and Inclusion SLAS 6008 Qualitative Research Design SLAS 6009 Quantitative Research Design SLAS 6010 Advanced Quantitative Research SLAS 6011 Statistical Analysis SLAS 6012 Pre-Dissertation Seminar SLAS 6013 Qualifying Seminar SLAS 7000 Doctoral Dissertation (minimum of 9 credits) Course Registration and Withdrawal Students currently enrolled in any given semester are expected to register in advance for the following semester by the deadline set by the Registrar's Office. With Advanced Standing, however, the total credits required for completing the program is 48 credit hours.

Transfer Credits As the curriculum is very structured and sequential, we accept only up to 15 graduate transfer credits. The Director of Clinical Training must approve all transfer credits.

Transfer Credits As the curriculum is very structured and sequential, we accept only up to 15 graduate transfer credits. The Director of Clinical Training must approve all transfer credits.

Transfer of Credits and Credit for Life or Work Experience Only credits earned in CSWE-accredited Schools of Social Work are accepted for transfer. When an applicant requests transfer of credits from another accredited MSW program, the following considerations will apply. Credits may be transferred provided the work is at the level of 3.00 or better on a 4.00 point scale, at least three graduate level credits, deemed relevant to the student’s area of concentration, and completed not more than five years prior to the date of application. It is the responsibility of the applicant to have an official copy of the transcript, listing the courses for which transfer credit is sought, sent to the Admissions Office along with a detailed description, or syllabus, of the courses in question.

Transfer of Credits and Credit for Life or Work Experience Only credits earned in CSWE-accredited Schools of Social Work are accepted for transfer. When an applicant requests transfer of credits from another accredited MSW program, the following considerations will apply. Credits may be transferred provided the work is at the level of 3.00 or better on a 4.00 point scale, at least three graduate level credits, deemed relevant to the student’s area of concentration, and completed not more than five years prior to the date of application. It is the responsibility of the applicant to have an official copy of the transcript, listing the courses for which transfer credit is sought, sent to the Admissions Office along with a detailed description, or syllabus, of the courses in question.

SW 532 Adv Admin in SW Prct: Pgm Dvl & Eval 3 SW 535 Child Welfare Services 3 SW 536 SW Practice W/ Children & Adolescents 3 SW 541 Mindfulness Skills for SW Practice 3 SW 561 Family Focused Social Work Practice 3 SW 571 Supervision in Social Work Practice 3 SW 625 Critical Issues in Chemical Dependency 3 SW 705 Social Work Thesis 3 SW 900 SW Perspective on Trauma: Theory & Prac 3 SW 901 P/P Trauma Informed Care 3 SW 908 Women's Issues and the Practice of Social Work 3 SW 920 Spiritual and Religious Dimensions of Social Work Practice 3 SW 925 Critical Issues in Racial and Ethnic Experience 3 SW 940 Dvlpmntl/Physcl Dsblts for Soc Work 3 SW 941 Concepts and Issues in Gerontology 3 SW 950 Independent Study 3 SW 950I Independent Study - International Study 3 SW 965 Human Sexuality: Issues for Social Work 3 SW 989 Glbl Prsp Soc & Adm Prct 3 Advanced Standing Students who have earned a B.S.W. in a CSWE-accredited program may be eligible for advanced standing. Students must have earned a minimum grade of “B” for the individual course to be considered for advanced standing. Students with a BSW degree who receive Advanced Standing status for Generalist Field complete a total 480 hours in a Specialized Practice Field Placement. Students are required to comply with individual placement setting requirements and are responsible for any associated costs in completing the requirements. School of Social Work Program Requirements The MSW Program at Marywood has developed full- and part-time program plans for persons seeking the degree: Standard full-time and part-time and Advanced Standing full-time and part-time.

SW 532 Adv Admin in SW Prct: Pgm Dvl & Eval 3 SW 535 Child Welfare Services 3 SW 536 SW Practice W/ Children & Adolescents 3 SW 541 Mindfulness Skills for SW Practice 3 SW 561 Family Focused Social Work Practice 3 SW 571 Supervision in Social Work Practice 3 SW 625 Critical Issues in Chemical Dependency 3 SW 705 Social Work Thesis 3 SW 900 SW Perspective on Trauma: Theory & Prac 3 SW 901 P/P Trauma Informed Care 3 SW 908 Women's Issues and the Practice of Social Work 3 SW 920 Spiritual and Religious Dimensions of Social Work Practice 3 SW 925 Critical Issues in Racial and Ethnic Experience 3 SW 940 Dvlpmntl/Physcl Dsblts for Soc Work 3 SW 941 Concepts and Issues in Gerontology 3 SW 950 Independent Study 3 SW 950I Independent Study - International Study 3 SW 965 Human Sexuality: Issues for Social Work 3 SW 989 Glbl Prsp Soc & Adm Prct 3 Advanced Standing Students who have earned a B.S.W. in a CSWE-accredited program may be eligible for advanced standing. Students must have earned a minimum grade of “B” for the individual course to be considered for advanced standing. Students with a BSW degree who receive Advanced Standing status for Generalist Field complete a total 480 hours in a Specialized Practice Field Placement. Students are required to comply with individual placement setting requirements and are responsible for any associated costs in completing the requirements. School of Social Work Program Requirements The MSW Program at Marywood has developed full- and part-time program plans for persons seeking the degree: Standard full-time and part-time and Advanced Standing full-time and part-time.

Unlike transfer credits from other colleges, grades earned through cross registration with the University of Scranton are calculated into a student’s QPA. All study abroad programs must entail the transfer of credit back to Marywood. A completed Transfer of Credit Form must be on file for the student before leaving for the planned destination.

Unlike transfer credits from other colleges, grades earned through cross registration with the University of Scranton are calculated into a student’s QPA. All study abroad programs must entail the transfer of credit back to Marywood. A completed Transfer of Credit Form must be on file for the student before leaving for the planned destination.

Admission Requirements for the Nursing Program Meet SAT/ACT Requirements First-time Freshmen Internal Transfers External Transfers LPN Students Meet SAT/ACT requirements – Direct Admit in and maintain a QPA of ≥3.00 Must have QPA of ≥3.00 in current program and maintain ≥3.00 along with a C or better in all science and/or nursing courses ≥3.00 at current institution and maintain ≥3.00 along with a C or better in all science and/or nursing courses Must have QPA of ≥3.00 at current institution and maintain ≥3.00 along with a C or better in all science and/or nursing courses Do Not Meet SAT/ACT Requirements First-time Freshmen Internal Transfers External Transfers LPN Students Do not meet SAT/ACT requirements – will be admitted as undeclared interest in nursing and will need to maintain a QPA of ≥3.00 and C or better in all science and nursing courses Do not meet QPA requirements – will need to remain in current major or transfer to undeclared until a QPA of ≥3.00 met and C or better in all science courses Do not meet QPA requirements – may come to Marywood as undeclared but need to achieve the QPA of ≥3.00 and maintain C or better in all science courses to be admitted into the nursing major Do not meet QPA requirements – may come to Marywood as undeclared but need to achieve the QPA of ≥3.00 and maintain C or better in all science courses to be admitted into the nursing major The following are required for admission in the nursing major: A minimum of 1040 (Evidence based reading and writing plus math sections) SAT, with a minimum of 530 in the math section. Student transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis by Marywood University’s Coordinator of Prior Learning Assessment.

Admission Requirements for the Nursing Program Meet SAT/ACT Requirements First-time Freshmen Internal Transfers External Transfers LPN Students Meet SAT/ACT requirements – Direct Admit in and maintain a QPA of ≥3.00 Must have QPA of ≥3.00 in current program and maintain ≥3.00 along with a C or better in all science and/or nursing courses ≥3.00 at current institution and maintain ≥3.00 along with a C or better in all science and/or nursing courses Must have QPA of ≥3.00 at current institution and maintain ≥3.00 along with a C or better in all science and/or nursing courses Do Not Meet SAT/ACT Requirements First-time Freshmen Internal Transfers External Transfers LPN Students Do not meet SAT/ACT requirements – will be admitted as undeclared interest in nursing and will need to maintain a QPA of ≥3.00 and C or better in all science and nursing courses Do not meet QPA requirements – will need to remain in current major or transfer to undeclared until a QPA of ≥3.00 met and C or better in all science courses Do not meet QPA requirements – may come to Marywood as undeclared but need to achieve the QPA of ≥3.00 and maintain C or better in all science courses to be admitted into the nursing major Do not meet QPA requirements – may come to Marywood as undeclared but need to achieve the QPA of ≥3.00 and maintain C or better in all science courses to be admitted into the nursing major The following are required for admission in the nursing major: A minimum of 1040 (Evidence based reading and writing plus math sections) SAT, with a minimum of 530 in the math section. Student transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis by Marywood University’s Coordinator of Prior Learning Assessment.

Transfer of Credit At least two-thirds of the degree requirements must be met at Marywood. Departments or individual programs may require more hours taken at Marywood and may limit transfer credits to fewer than this limit. If a course has been taken on a pass-fail basis there must be a written statement attached to the requested transfer credit that states it is the institutional policy to grant credit only for grades of “B” or better in graduate coursework. Transfer credits must parallel or integrate well, both in terms of content and quality, with current standards at the University. Ordinarily, acceptable transfer credits must have been earned within the five previous calendar years from the date of provisional or regular admission. Marywood students desiring to register for credits at another institution to be transferred to Marywood to fulfill specific requirements of a certificate or degree program must receive prior approval of the appropriate department chairperson or administrator and obtain his or her signature on the graduate level Authorization for Transfer Credit form. Transfer Credit forms are available on the Registrar’s page on the Marywood website.

Transfer of Credit At least two-thirds of the degree requirements must be met at Marywood. Departments or individual programs may require more hours taken at Marywood and may limit transfer credits to fewer than this limit. If a course has been taken on a pass-fail basis there must be a written statement attached to the requested transfer credit that states it is the institutional policy to grant credit only for grades of “B” or better in graduate coursework. Transfer credits must parallel or integrate well, both in terms of content and quality, with current standards at the University. Ordinarily, acceptable transfer credits must have been earned within the five previous calendar years from the date of provisional or regular admission. Marywood students desiring to register for credits at another institution to be transferred to Marywood to fulfill specific requirements of a certificate or degree program must receive prior approval of the appropriate department chairperson or administrator and obtain his or her signature on the graduate level Authorization for Transfer Credit form. Transfer Credit forms are available on the Registrar’s page on the Marywood website.

Transferred credits are applied to the minor with departmental approval.

Transferred credits are applied to the minor with departmental approval.

Marywood University currently does not accept transfer credits from other Professional PA Programs nor does Marywood offer advanced placement or credit for experiential learning. Due to Affiliation Agreements with clinical sites, several background checks and screenings are required.

Marywood University currently does not accept transfer credits from other Professional PA Programs nor does Marywood offer advanced placement or credit for experiential learning. Due to Affiliation Agreements with clinical sites, several background checks and screenings are required.

Students entering with advanced standing from other colleges and universities are not eligible for these honors until they have completed at least 42 credits at Marywood University (or 30 credits if entering under an articulation agreement.) Medals Kappa Gamma Pi Medal for General Excellence Established by Scranton Chapter of Kappa Gamma Pi, National Catholic College Graduate Honor Society.

Students entering with advanced standing from other colleges and universities are not eligible for these honors until they have completed at least 42 credits at Marywood University (or 30 credits if entering under an articulation agreement.) Medals Kappa Gamma Pi Medal for General Excellence Established by Scranton Chapter of Kappa Gamma Pi, National Catholic College Graduate Honor Society.

Transferred credits may be applied to the minor with the approval of the director of the minor.

Transferred credits may be applied to the minor with the approval of the director of the minor.

and may be eligible to receive advanced standing in the Master of Social Work Degree Program. BSW graduates can also apply to other MSW programs that accept advanced standing credits.

and may be eligible to receive advanced standing in the Master of Social Work Degree Program. BSW graduates can also apply to other MSW programs that accept advanced standing credits.

Biology/Secondary Education 54 40 (ed) 34 - 128 *27 credits from the Physician Assistant program at MU to meet graduation requirements **30 credits from year 4 clinical instruction program are transferred to MU to meet graduation requirements ***28 credits from Northeast College of Health Sciences (NCHS) are transferred to MU to meet graduation requirements Major Programs Science majors must maintain a minimum QPA of 2.33 in major courses and at least 2.00 in core courses. Students who wish to explore ad hoc degrees should consult the undergraduate catalog as well as the Department Chair for more information Science Department Credit Transfer Policy A maximum of 16 science transfer credits will be accepted by the Science Department, with more credits accepted at the discretion of the department chair, as applicable toward any of the major science degree programs. Students from other colleges and/or universities who wish to transfer into the Science Department must have earned a minimum grade of C+ in each science course. Once a transfer student is accepted into the Science Department, all future science courses must be taken at Marywood. A maximum of eight science transfer credits will be accepted by the Science Department as applicable toward any of the minor programs. The student must have earned a minimum grade of C+ in each science course accepted as transfer credits.

Biology/Secondary Education 54 40 (ed) 34 - 128 *27 credits from the Physician Assistant program at MU to meet graduation requirements **30 credits from year 4 clinical instruction program are transferred to MU to meet graduation requirements ***28 credits from Northeast College of Health Sciences (NCHS) are transferred to MU to meet graduation requirements Major Programs Science majors must maintain a minimum QPA of 2.33 in major courses and at least 2.00 in core courses. Students who wish to explore ad hoc degrees should consult the undergraduate catalog as well as the Department Chair for more information Science Department Credit Transfer Policy A maximum of 16 science transfer credits will be accepted by the Science Department, with more credits accepted at the discretion of the department chair, as applicable toward any of the major science degree programs. Students from other colleges and/or universities who wish to transfer into the Science Department must have earned a minimum grade of C+ in each science course. Once a transfer student is accepted into the Science Department, all future science courses must be taken at Marywood. A maximum of eight science transfer credits will be accepted by the Science Department as applicable toward any of the minor programs. The student must have earned a minimum grade of C+ in each science course accepted as transfer credits.

Program Flexibility – Multiple Points of Entry Enter as a Freshman – Five-year program Enter as a Transfer – Two to five-year program based on approved credits for advanced standing Enter as a Graduate Student – Those students with an in-field bachelor’s degree from an accredited university may earn their master’s in SLP in approximately two years (5 semesters); those with an out-of-field bachelor’s degree from an accredited university may earn their master’s degree in SLP in approximately three years (7 semesters). Students who earn below a C grade in any CSD course will be required to repeat the course with a minimum grade of B-. 5. Students who have successfully met all requirements for the liberal arts core and CSD Pre-Professional Phase coursework may apply for admission to the Professional (graduate) Phase of the CSD five-year program during the spring semester of year 3. See Graduate Admissions for a CSD Transition Application to the Professional Phase and the due date for completion. 6. Students whose CSD QPA is between 2.33 and 3.24 and who meet the University’s minimum overall QPA requirements to earn a degree may be granted an undergraduate degree in CSD, but will not be eligible to transition to the Professional (Graduate) Phase of the five-year program. Transfer Students Students who have started their graduate work in speech-language pathology at another ASHA CAA accredited program may be eligible to transfer up to six credits of academic coursework into the Professional Phase of the five-year program, provided they can demonstrate competency of knowledge and skills that are comparable to student learning outcomes expected of Marywood’s CSD graduate students and based on formative assessment and the availability of space in the program. At the end of the fifth year, these students and those entering with an in-field bachelor’s degree who have successfully completed the Professional Phase (years 4 and 5) of the five-year program will be awarded a Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology and are eligible to pursue ASHA certification and state licensure.

Program Flexibility – Multiple Points of Entry Enter as a Freshman – Five-year program Enter as a Transfer – Two to five-year program based on approved credits for advanced standing Enter as a Graduate Student – Those students with an in-field bachelor’s degree from an accredited university may earn their master’s in SLP in approximately two years (5 semesters); those with an out-of-field bachelor’s degree from an accredited university may earn their master’s degree in SLP in approximately three years (7 semesters). Students who earn below a C grade in any CSD course will be required to repeat the course with a minimum grade of B-. 5. Students who have successfully met all requirements for the liberal arts core and CSD Pre-Professional Phase coursework may apply for admission to the Professional (graduate) Phase of the CSD five-year program during the spring semester of year 3. See Graduate Admissions for a CSD Transition Application to the Professional Phase and the due date for completion. 6. Students whose CSD QPA is between 2.33 and 3.24 and who meet the University’s minimum overall QPA requirements to earn a degree may be granted an undergraduate degree in CSD, but will not be eligible to transition to the Professional (Graduate) Phase of the five-year program. Transfer Students Students who have started their graduate work in speech-language pathology at another ASHA CAA accredited program may be eligible to transfer up to six credits of academic coursework into the Professional Phase of the five-year program, provided they can demonstrate competency of knowledge and skills that are comparable to student learning outcomes expected of Marywood’s CSD graduate students and based on formative assessment and the availability of space in the program. At the end of the fifth year, these students and those entering with an in-field bachelor’s degree who have successfully completed the Professional Phase (years 4 and 5) of the five-year program will be awarded a Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology and are eligible to pursue ASHA certification and state licensure.

Track elective 3 3 RESP 440 Respiratory Capstone 3 Transfer Credits awarded Number of Credits (maximum) AAS Degree Completed 62 AS Degree Completed 70 Additional credits awarded 20 Successful completion of RRT Credential Examination Students must show successful completion of RRT credential in order to graduate from this program.

Track elective 3 3 RESP 440 Respiratory Capstone 3 Transfer Credits awarded Number of Credits (maximum) AAS Degree Completed 62 AS Degree Completed 70 Additional credits awarded 20 Successful completion of RRT Credential Examination Students must show successful completion of RRT credential in order to graduate from this program.

Transfer A visitor from another educational institution whose purpose is to transfer credit back to the home institution is in a special status, non-degree seeking category. Transfer credit approval at the graduate level is determined by the department chairperson at the time of completed application review.

Transfer A visitor from another educational institution whose purpose is to transfer credit back to the home institution is in a special status, non-degree seeking category. Transfer credit approval at the graduate level is determined by the department chairperson at the time of completed application review.

Occasionally, students may look to enter the program post-masters from a related field (e.g., School Counseling, Special Education, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, etc.), and while transfer credits are based upon the review of the candidate’s prior graduate coursework and related professional experience, transfer credits will not be applied to the following courses: • PSYC 547a Introduction to School Psychology • PSYC 551a School Psychology Law and Ethics • PSYC 562 Cognitive Assessment • PSYC 563 Assessment of Learning • PSYC 581 Social Emotional Assessment of Children and Adolescents • PSYC 552a School-Based Consultation • PSYC 523 Contemporary Learning Theories • PSYC 539 Classroom Behavior Management • PSYC 549a Practicum • PSYC 549b/c Internship It is also expected that students entering post-masters meet all associated competencies and requirements of the Ed.S. A master's degree in psychology or related field is required, and all graduate transfer credits must reflect at least a "B" grade, be from an accredited institution, and whose coursework and experiences are consistent with the Marywood School Psychology program. The Director of School Psychology approves all transfer credits before final written approval is made, and copies are placed in the student's file. Each student entering the program is required to complete or obtain program approved transfer credit in the following course of studies: I.

Occasionally, students may look to enter the program post-masters from a related field (e.g., School Counseling, Special Education, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, etc.), and while transfer credits are based upon the review of the candidate’s prior graduate coursework and related professional experience, transfer credits will not be applied to the following courses: • PSYC 547a Introduction to School Psychology • PSYC 551a School Psychology Law and Ethics • PSYC 562 Cognitive Assessment • PSYC 563 Assessment of Learning • PSYC 581 Social Emotional Assessment of Children and Adolescents • PSYC 552a School-Based Consultation • PSYC 523 Contemporary Learning Theories • PSYC 539 Classroom Behavior Management • PSYC 549a Practicum • PSYC 549b/c Internship It is also expected that students entering post-masters meet all associated competencies and requirements of the Ed.S. A master's degree in psychology or related field is required, and all graduate transfer credits must reflect at least a "B" grade, be from an accredited institution, and whose coursework and experiences are consistent with the Marywood School Psychology program. The Director of School Psychology approves all transfer credits before final written approval is made, and copies are placed in the student's file. Each student entering the program is required to complete or obtain program approved transfer credit in the following course of studies: I.