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Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward Master of Software Engineering degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate students who wish to have certificate courses applied towards the Master of Software Engineering must apply and be admitted to that degree program.

Prerequisite: ADTED460 , ADTED507 ADTED 590: Colloquium 1-3 Credits/Maximum of 3 ADTED 590 Colloquium 1-3 Credits/Maximum of 3 Continuing seminars that consist of a series of individual lectures by faculty, students, or outside speakers. ADTED 594: Research Topics 1-18 Credits/Maximum of 18 ADTED 594 Research Topics 1-18 Credits/Maximum of 18 Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis. Prerequisite: ADTED460 ADTED 596: Individual Studies 1-9 Credits/Maximum of 9 ADTED 596 Individual Studies 1-9 Credits/Maximum of 9 Creative projects including non-thesis research, supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses. Prerequisite: Advanced standing in the Adult Education graduate program.

Advanced Standing (Transfer) Admission An applicant who has attended any regionally accredited college or institution on the college level and attempted 18 or more semester credits subsequent to high school graduation may be considered for admission with advanced standing. Attendance at any and all other institutions must be reported at the time of application. Failure to indicate, at the time of application, previous registration at another college or university can result in refusal or cancellation of admission. An applicant for admission with advanced standing must meet the minimum secondary school requirements for admission to degree candidacy prior to the time of matriculation. Advanced standing applicants are considered for admission on the basis of the applicant's requested academic program, space availability, and the academic quality of their work at the previously attended institution(s). A minimum cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.00 (C) out of 4.00, as computed for Penn State students, is required, although certain areas of study may have additional requirements. In addition, an applicant must be in good academic and nonacademic standing. An applicant whose overall grade-point average is less than 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) but has a grade-point average of at least 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) at all institutions attended in the four years prior to the requested enrollment semester may apply for admission as an advanced standing student with forgiveness. An applicant who has not attempted any collegiate level course work four years prior to the requested enrollment semester may also apply for advanced standing with forgiveness. An applicant who does not meet the minimum requirement of a grade-point average of at least 2.00 and does not meet the criteria for advanced standing with forgiveness may enroll in credit courses as a non-degree student in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. Advanced standing credits may be awarded for college-level work taken at regionally accredited institutions provided Penn State offers a similar class and the course grade earned is equivalent to a grade of A, B, or C at this University. The credits also must be useful to the student's program of study. An academic adviser determines which of the transferable credits are applicable to the program of study at Penn State. Credits are transferred, but grades and grade-point average are not. Advanced standing students enter the University without an average and their average begins with the completion of their first semester of study at Penn State. Under certain circumstances, the University may need to restrict advanced standing admissions to a particular college or school because of space limitations. Entrance to a major is an additional step beyond admission to a college or school. It involves additional academic requirements and may be subject to additional restrictions because of space limitations.

Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward a master of science degree in Information Science, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate students who wish to have certificate courses applied towards a graduate degree must apply and be admitted to that degree program.

Certificate course work may be transferable to the Penn State Master of Public (M.P.H.) graduate degree program subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit, should a student wish to continue public health training at the graduate level.

Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward a master's degree in Data Analytics, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate students who wish to have certificate courses applied towards a graduate degree must apply and be admitted to that degree program. Admission to the graduate degree program is a separate step and is not guaranteed.​ Effective Semester: Spring 2024 Expiration Semester: Spring 2029 Admission Requirements Applicants apply for admission to the program via the Graduate School application for admission . Requirements listed here are in addition to Graduate Council policies listed under GCAC-300 Admissions Policies . International applicants may be required to satisfy an English proficiency requirement; see GCAC-305 Admission Requirements for International Students for more information.

Upon successful completion of the first two semesters of study at Taipei Tech and meeting all Program and Penn State admissions requirements, Taipei Tech students participating in the program will be allowed to transfer six (6) graduate level equivalent credits from Taipei Tech to Penn State to be applied towards completion of a Master of Science in Informatics. Each party will evaluate credits from the other Party and apply them toward their respective master’s program in accordance with the terms and conditions of this MOA and the receiving Party’s then-current policies regarding transfer credits.

Students master the following skill set essential to this industry role: Identifying AI related problems Designing AI-based solutions based on machine learning, computer vision, natural language understanding, search and planning, agent systems, reinforcement, and deep learning techniques Identifying ethical concerns Specifying accountable AI Developing proof of concepts for AI solutions Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward a master's degree in Artificial Intelligence, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate students who wish to have certificate courses applied towards a graduate degree must apply and be admitted to that degree program. Admission to the graduate degree program is a separate step and is not guaranteed.​ Effective Semester: Spring 2024 Expiration Semester: Spring 2029 Admission Requirements Applicants apply for admission to the program via the Graduate School application for admission . Requirements listed here are in addition to Graduate Council policies listed under GCAC-300 Admissions Policies . International applicants may be required to satisfy an English proficiency requirement; see GCAC-305 Admission Requirements for International Students for more information. Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward Master of Software Engineering degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate students who wish to have certificate courses applied towards the Master of Software Engineering must apply and be admitted to that degree program.

Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward Penn State Great Valley’s Master of Professional Accounting degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate students who wish to have certificate courses applied towards the Master of Professional Accounting must apply and be admitted to that degree program.

Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward a master's degree in Software Engineering, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate students who wish to have certificate courses applied towards a graduate degree must apply and be admitted to that degree program. Admission to the graduate degree program is a separate step and is not guaranteed.​ Effective Semester: Spring 2024 Expiration Semester: Spring 2029 Admission Requirements Applicants apply for admission to the program via the Graduate School application for admission . Requirements listed here are in addition to Graduate Council policies listed under GCAC-300 Admissions Policies . International applicants may be required to satisfy an English proficiency requirement; see GCAC-305 Admission Requirements for International Students for more information. Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward Master of Software Engineering degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate students who wish to have certificate courses applied towards the Master of Software Engineering must apply and be admitted to that degree program.

Consistent with the Council for Social Work Education’s Educational Policies and Accreditation Standards, the Penn State World Campus MSW program does not grant course credit, transfer credit, or exemptions for prior life, volunteer, or employment experience. Advanced Standing Students who have received a social work degree (BSW) within the past five years and have a minimum 3.25 GPA from a Council for Social Work Education accredited undergraduate program are eligible for advanced standing. Students who are granted advanced standing during the admissions process can receive credit for the generalist courses offered during Year 1 of full-time study. In addition, students entering with advanced standing can receive six (6) field education credits.

Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward a master's degree in Engineering Management, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate students who wish to have certificate courses applied towards a graduate degree must apply and be admitted to that degree program. Admission to the graduate degree program is a separate step and is not guaranteed.​ Effective Semester: Spring 2024 Expiration Semester: Spring 2029 Admission Requirements Applicants apply for admission to the program via the Graduate School application for admission . Requirements listed here are in addition to Graduate Council policies listed under GCAC-300 Admissions Policies . International applicants may be required to satisfy an English proficiency requirement; see GCAC-305 Admission Requirements for International Students for more information. Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward Master of Engineering Management degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate students who wish to have certificate courses applied towards the Master of Engineering Management must apply and be admitted to that degree program.

degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate students who wish to have certificate courses applied towards a graduate degree must apply and be admitted to that degree program.

Students admitted to the Department of Geography's Master of Spatial Data Science or Master of Geographic Information Systems degree programs may count up to 15 credits of certificate program courses toward their degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate students who wish to have certificate courses applied towards a graduate degree must apply and be admitted to that degree program.

Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward the Master of Professional Studies in Renewable Energy and Sustainability Systems (RESS) if the student has earned a B- or better in each course, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate students who wish to have certificate courses applied towards the M.P.S.

​ Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward a master's degree in HRER, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate students who wish to have certificate courses applied towards a graduate degree in HRER must apply and be admitted to that degree program. Admission to the HRER graduate degree program is a separate step and is not guaranteed . ​ Effective Semester: Spring 2024 Expiration Semester: Spring 2029 Admission Requirements Applicants apply for admission to the program via the Graduate School application for admission . Requirements listed here are in addition to Graduate Council policies listed under GCAC-300 Admissions Policies . International applicants may be required to satisfy an English proficiency requirement; see GCAC-305 Admission Requirements for International Students for more information.

in Criminal Justice Policy and Administration, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate students who wish to have certificate courses applied towards a graduate degree must apply and be admitted to that degree program. Admission to the graduate degree program is a separate step and is not guaranteed.​ Effective Semester: Fall 2025 Ending Semester: Spring 2030 Admission Requirements Applicants apply for admission to the program via the Graduate School application for admission . Requirements listed here are in addition to Graduate Council policies listed under GCAC-300 Admissions Policies . International applicants may be required to satisfy an English proficiency requirement; see GCAC-305 Admission Requirements for International Students for more information.

Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward a graduate degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate students who wish to have certificate courses applied towards a graduate degree must apply and be admitted to that degree program.

Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward a master's degree in Systems Engineering, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate students who wish to have certificate courses applied towards a graduate degree must apply and be admitted to that degree program. Admission to the graduate degree program is a separate step and is not guaranteed.​ Effective Semester: Spring 2024 Expiration Semester: Spring 2029 Admission Requirements Applicants apply for admission to the program via the Graduate School application for admission . Requirements listed here are in addition to Graduate Council policies listed under GCAC-300 Admissions Policies . International applicants may be required to satisfy an English proficiency requirement; see GCAC-305 Admission Requirements for International Students for more information. Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward Master of Systems Engineering degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate students who wish to have certificate courses applied towards the Master of Systems Engineering must apply and be admitted to that degree program.

Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward a graduate degree in Public Administration, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate Requirements Requirements listed here are in addition to requirements listed in Graduate Council policy GCAC-212 Postbaccalaureate Credit Certificate Programs . The certificate program consists of four graduate courses (12 credits).

A maximum of 15 credits earned as a nondegree student may be applied to a degree program, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Effective Semester : Fall 2021 Expiration Semester : Fall 2026 Admission Requirements Applicants apply for admission to the program via the Graduate School application for admission . Requirements listed here are in addition to Graduate Council policies listed under GCAC-300 Admissions Policies . International applicants may be required to satisfy an English proficiency requirement; see GCAC-305 Admission Requirements for International Students for more information.

Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward a master of science degree in Information Science, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate students who wish to have certificate courses applied towards a graduate degree must apply and be admitted to that degree program. Admission to the graduate degree program is a separate step and is not guaranteed.​ Effective Semester : Summer 2024 Expiration Semester: Summer 2029 Admission Requirements Applicants apply for admission to the program via the Graduate School application for admission . Requirements listed here are in addition to Graduate Council policies listed under GCAC-300 Admissions Policies . International applicants may be required to satisfy an English proficiency requirement; see GCAC-305 Admission Requirements for International Students for more information. Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward Master of Software Engineering degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate students who wish to have certificate courses applied towards the Master of Software Engineering must apply and be admitted to that degree program.

degree program offered through World Campus, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate students who wish to have certificate courses applied towards a graduate degree in Electrical Engineering must apply and be admitted to that degree program.

Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward a master's degree in Data Analytics, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate students who wish to have certificate courses applied towards a graduate degree must apply and be admitted to that degree program. Admission to the graduate degree program is a separate step and is not guaranteed.​ Effective Semester: Spring 2024 Expiration Semester: Spring 2029 Admission Requirements Applicants apply for admission to the program via the Graduate School application for admission . Requirements listed here are in addition to Graduate Council policies listed under GCAC-300 Admissions Policies . International applicants may be required to satisfy an English proficiency requirement; see GCAC-305 Admission Requirements for International Students for more information. Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward Master of Software Engineering degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate students who wish to have certificate courses applied towards the Master of Software Engineering must apply and be admitted to that degree program.

Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward a graduate degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Effective Semester: Fall 2023 Expiration Semester: Fall 2028 Admission Requirements Applicants apply for admission to the program via the Graduate School application for admission . Requirements listed here are in addition to Graduate Council policies listed under GCAC-300 Admissions Policies . International applicants may be required to satisfy an English proficiency requirement; see GCAC-305 Admission Requirements for International Students for more information.

​ Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward a master's degree in HRER, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate students who wish to have certificate courses applied towards a graduate degree in HRER must apply and be admitted to that degree program.

Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward the MPS in Psychology of Leadership, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate students who wish to have certificate courses applied towards the degree must apply and be admitted to the M.P.S.

In an era of evolving labor practices and employment regulations, this program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of labor and employment law . ​ ​ Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward a master's degree in HRER, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate students who wish to have certificate courses applied towards a graduate degree in HRER must apply and be admitted to that degree program.

With program approval, all four courses in the certificate may be applied to the online Master of Professional Accounting degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate program students who wish to have the certificate courses applied to the master's degree program must formally be admitted to the master's degree program. Upon admittance to the master's degree program, certificate courses completed with a grade of B or better may be transferred into the program.

Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward a master's degree in Data Analytics, but also could be offered as elective courses in the Master of Artificial Intelligence, Great Valley MBA, and Master of Software Engineering degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate students who wish to have certificate courses applied towards a master's degree must apply and be admitted to that degree program.

Students enrolled in any of these degree programs may apply credits earned toward the certificate as elective credits with program approval, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit.

levels, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate students who wish to have certificate courses applied towards a graduate degree must apply and be admitted to that degree program. Admission to the graduate degree program is a separate step and is not guaranteed.​ Effective Semester: Fall 2025 Expiration Semester: Spring 2030 Admission Requirements Applicants apply for admission to the program via the Graduate School application for admission . Requirements listed here are in addition to Graduate Council policies listed under GCAC-300 Admissions Policies . International applicants may be required to satisfy an English proficiency requirement; see GCAC-305 Admission Requirements for International Students for more information.

degree programs subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Certificate students who wish to have certificate courses applied towards a degree in Acoustics must apply and be admitted to that degree program.

Substitutions for the above prescribed courses, either with resident-education courses, alternate online courses, or courses from other institutions, will be considered on a case-by-case basis subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit , and must be petitioned and approved in advance by the program administrator, with input from the student’s adviser.

Courses taken at other Penn State campuses may not be counted toward this 24 credit minimum.

A maximum of 30 credits from a completed master's degree earned at an institution that does not grant a doctorate in Higher Education may be accepted towards this minimum, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . A maximum of 60 credits beyond the baccalaureate may be accepted towards this minimum, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Course List Code Title Credits Required Courses HIED 501 Foundations of Higher Education 3 HIED 502 Diversity & Equity in Higher Education 3 HIED 552 Administration and Organization in Higher Education 3 HIED 556 Higher Education Students and Clientele 3 Specialization in Higher Education Select 9 credits in additional HIED course work.

A maximum of 30 credits from a completed master’s degree earned at an institution that does not grant a doctorate in the student's major program may be accepted towards this minimum, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . A maximum of 60 credits beyond the baccalaureate from an institution that grants the doctorate in the student's major program may be accepted towards this minimum, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . The 90 required credits, including transfer credits, must be earned in the following: Major Field (48 cr.): In the Major Field Area, D.Ed. If approved, transfer credits may be used to fulfill a portion of this requirement.

An advanced standing degree candidate may be admitted to a college or school of the University.

Applicable transfer credits may be applied to general education or elective credits.

Students will be required to fulfill all requirements for each degree in order to be awarded that degree, subject to the inter-program transfer of credits.

Prerequisite: HPA 510 and HPA 511 and HPA 561 and HPA 564 Recommended Preparation: The course is intended primarily for students who have either completed or received transfer credit for required first-year courses in the HPA PhD program. Prerequisite: prior approval of proposed assignment by instructor HPA 596: Individual Studies 1-9 Credits/Maximum of 9 HPA 596 Individual Studies 1-9 Credits/Maximum of 9 Creative projects, including nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses. HPA 896: Individual Studies 1-9 Credits/Maximum of 9 HPA 896 Individual Studies 1-9 Credits/Maximum of 9 Creative projects, including nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.

HRER 588: Capstone in Human Resources and Employment Relations 3 Credits HRER 588 Capstone in Human Resources and Employment Relations 3 Credits This is the capstone research course designed to support students as they synthesize prior learning with a topic of interest about which they will conduct research. HRER 594: Research Topics 1-18 Credits/Maximum of 18 HRER 594 Research Topics 1-18 Credits/Maximum of 18 Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis. HRER 596: Individual Studies 1-9 Credits/Maximum of 9 HRER 596 Individual Studies 1-9 Credits/Maximum of 9 Creative projects, including nonthesis research, that are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses. HRER 894: Research Topics 1-15 Credits/Maximum of 15 HRER 894 Research Topics 1-15 Credits/Maximum of 15 Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis.

No substitutions or transfer credits are permitted.

Inter Program Transfer of Credits Courses cannot be transferred or shared until the applicant is officially admitted to the joint program. Retroactive transfers of courses taken prior to admission to the joint program are not permitted. Penn State Law

Inter-Program Transfer of Credits Students must fulfill all requirements for each degree in order to be awarded that degree, subject to the double-counting of credits as outlined below. Degree requirements for the J.D. program are listed on the Penn State Law website. Degree requirements for the M.A. degree are listed on the Degree Requirements tab. Penn State Law: A maximum of twelve (12) 500-level credits for Media Studies M.A. course work may be transferred for credit toward the J.D. degree at PSL. Students must obtain a grade satisfactory to PSL for the course work to be credited toward the J.D. degree. The following COMM courses may qualify for credit toward the PSL J.D.: Course List Code Title Credits Courses Eligible to Double Count for Both Degrees COMM 504 Seminar in the History of Mass Communication 3 COMM 505 International Communication Problems 3 COMM 506 Research Methods in Communications 3 COMM 511 Qualitative Research Methods in Mass Communications 3 COMM 513 Constitutional Problems of the News Media 3 COMM 516 Introduction to Data Analysis in Communications 3 COMM 517 Psychological Aspects of Communication Technology 3 COMM 518 Media Effects 3 COMM 580 Seminar in Telecommunications 3 COMM 582 Ethics and Emerging Communications Technology 3 COMM 585 Media & Telecommunications Industries 3 COMM 587 Internet Law and Policy 3 Donald P. Bellisario College of Communication: A maximum of twelve (12) credits of PSL course work will be counted for credit for the minimum requirements for a master's degree. These courses must be approved by the student's advisory committee and Joint Degree Program Faculty Adviser in COMM, normally during the Program Proposal Meeting. The J.D. seminar requirement and the Media Studies thesis requirement must be fulfilled separately, using unique research topics. Course Sequencing: The sequence of courses will be determined by the student and their adviser(s). However, students must successfully complete the first-year curriculum with PSL before beginning the M.A. Media Studies program. In compliance with ABA Standards and Rules law students may not enroll for more than 17 credits per semester at Penn State as a law student; the maximum credit load for graduate students is 15 credits per semester. It is expected that most joint degree students will complete the first two semesters of the M.A. consecutively in either the first or second year after completion of the first-year curriculum with the Law School.

Credits earned at other institutions but not used to earn a degree may be applied toward the requirements for a graduate degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit .

Advanced undergraduate courses (400-level) that have not counted toward a student's undergraduate degree may be considered for transfer into the graduate student's requirement of 30 credits of American Studies with permission of the program, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . At least 20 of the 30 credits must be earned at the Harrisburg location where the program is offered.

12-15 Culminating Experience Select one of the following two alternatives for the culminating experience: 3 Master's Project ( EDUC 587 ) Capstone Course ( EDUC 591 ) Total Credits 30 Credits earned at other institutions but not used to earn a degree and credits earned as a non-degree student prior to admission to the graduate program may be applied toward the requirements for a graduate degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Minor A graduate minor is available in any approved graduate major or dual-title program.

Credits earned at other institutions but not used to earn a degree may be applied toward the requirements for a graduate degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Minor A graduate minor is available in any approved graduate major or dual-title program.

To be eligible for admission consideration to the University as a degree candidate, either as a beginning student or as a student with advanced standing, an applicant must meet the following minimum requirements: Graduation from an accredited secondary school. A secondary school diploma issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, or appropriate authority in another state, may be accepted as equivalent to graduation from an accredited secondary school and as equivalent to the minimum secondary school units required for admission, as indicated under the Minimum Carnegie Units heading, with the exception of math and world language.

This option requires: Course List Code Title Credits COMP 594 Master's Studies 3 9 credits from approved 500-level electives in computer science, mathematics, engineering, and information systems courses 9 6 credits from approved 400- and 500-level electives in computer science, mathematics, engineering, and information systems courses 6 Total Credits 18 A maximum of 9 transfer credits will be allowed for course work completed as a graduate student at another institution, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit .

External transfer credit requests should follow the Transfer Credit procedure at Penn State Admissions, which may involve evaluation of the external course by faculty for approval.

An applicant who has attempted 18 or more semester credits at another regionally accredited college or university subsequent to high school graduation will be evaluated as an advanced standing applicant.

Qualified sophomores, either in attendance or planning to commence studies at University Park Campus during their junior year, may compete for the special Two-Year College Program Advanced Standing or Two-Year Scholarship Programs.

RPTM 199: Foreign Studies 1-12 Credits/Maximum of 12 RPTM 199 Foreign Studies 1-12 Credits/Maximum of 12 Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction. General Education: Health and Wellness (GHW) GenEd Learning Objective: Crit and Analytical Think GenEd Learning Objective: Integrative Thinking GenEd Learning Objective: Soc Resp and Ethic Reason RPTM 294: Research Project 1-12 Credits/Maximum of 12 RPTM 294 Research Project 1-12 Credits/Maximum of 12 Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: 2.00 cumulative grade point average Full-Time Equivalent Course RPTM 296: Independent Studies 1-18 Credits/Maximum of 18 RPTM 296 Independent Studies 1-18 Credits/Maximum of 18 Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: RPTM 295A or 2.00 cumulative grade point average Full-Time Equivalent Course RPTM 397: Special Topics 1-9 Credits/Maximum of 9 RPTM 397 Special Topics 1-9 Credits/Maximum of 9 Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: RPTM 236 and RPTM 120 and 5th Semester standing RPTM 457: Peer Mentoring 1-3 Credits/Maximum of 6 RPTM 457 Peer Mentoring 1-3 Credits/Maximum of 6 This course aims to enhance students' individual leadership development by building on existing foundational knowledge to establish confidence and competence in mentoring situations. RPTM 470 Recreation and Park Management (3)The primary objective of this course is to provide advanced standing RPTM students with an understanding of management and administration procedures that are essential to operating and managing park facilities and recreation programs. Key topics covered in this course include: *A historical account of park and recreation operating environment as well as trends in park support and positioning of the field *Inter-organizational partnerships and collaborations in the park and recreation field *Financing, budgeting and fiscal control processes *Human resource management principles and policies *Creating effective working relationships with community stakeholders and park and recreation board members *Comprehensive recreation, park and open space planning This course is required for RPTM majors in the park management emphasis within the Outdoor Recreation Option. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: RPTM 395B and 2.00 cumulative grade point average Full-Time Equivalent Course RPTM 495C: Internship in Golf Management 1-4 Credits/Maximum of 4 RPTM 495C Internship in Golf Management 1-4 Credits/Maximum of 4 Observation and participation under supervision in golf operations in public, private, municipal, or military settings. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: RPTM 495B or 2.00 cumulative grade point average Full-Time Equivalent Course RPTM 495D: Internship in Golf Management 1-4 Credits/Maximum of 4 RPTM 495D Internship in Golf Management 1-4 Credits/Maximum of 4 Observation and participation under supervision in golf operations in public, private, municipal, or military settings. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: RPTM 495C or 2.00 cumulative grade point average Full-Time Equivalent Course RPTM 495E: Sport Management Internship 3-6 Credits/Maximum of 6 RPTM 495E Sport Management Internship 3-6 Credits/Maximum of 6 A supervised experiential learning course designed to provide students with practical professional experience in the sport industry. RPTM 496: Independent Studies 1-18 Credits/Maximum of 18 RPTM 496 Independent Studies 1-18 Credits/Maximum of 18 Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.

Prerequisite: MSW 506 Recommended Preparation: Successful completion of the first year MSW courses or advanced standing status. Clinical Social work skills and knowledge of the individual, group, and family counseling strategies as they are applied to behavior change and relapse prevention.

This course goes beyond introductory-level classroom management courses by presenting the research base for advanced classroom and school-wide behavior change methods that require students to synthesize prior learning with new knowledge into contemporary classroom situations. Prerequisite: EDPSY400 , SPLED573 SPLED 594: Reserach Topics 1-15 Credits/Maximum of 15 SPLED 594 Reserach Topics 1-15 Credits/Maximum of 15 Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis. (Forms: 228 Chambers) SPLED 595C: Intern Sp Ed Sup 1-6 Credits/Maximum of 6 SPLED 595C Intern Sp Ed Sup 1-6 Credits/Maximum of 6 Prerequisite: SPLED595B SPLED 596: Individual Studies 1-9 Credits/Maximum of 9 SPLED 596 Individual Studies 1-9 Credits/Maximum of 9 Creative projects, including nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.

In the case of advanced standing admission, performance is measured either through success in non-degree programs and courses of the University or by success at some other institution of higher education. Admissions Group II - Penn State Advanced Standing Admissions: Applicants who (1) request baccalaureate degree re-enrollment, presenting 18 or more semester credits; (2) request a change from Penn State associate degree to baccalaureate degree status, presenting 18 or more applicable semester credits; (3) request a change from Penn State provisional degree to baccalaureate degree status, presenting 18 or more applicable semester credits; or (4) request a change from Penn State non-degree to baccalaureate degree status, presenting 18 or more applicable semester credits. In all advanced standing admissions at Penn State, the student must have a grade-point average of at least 2.00 and must meet the minimum entrance and advanced standing requirements of the college or school. Admissions Group III - Other Advanced Standing Admissions: Applicants who have not been students at Penn State and request baccalaureate degree status at Penn State, presenting 18 or more applicable semester credits from a regionally accredited institution. In all advanced standing admissions, it is understood that the applicant must have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.00 as computed at Penn State and meet the minimum entrance and advanced standing requirements of the college or school.

Transfer Credits Credits earned at other institutions but not used to earn a degree may be applied toward the requirements for a graduate degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Review of classes taken at other institutions and their relationship to equivalent classes in the ABA program will be conducted by the ABA program faculty. Although classes from other institutions may be within the field of ABA, they may not directly transfer to the ABA program’s representation of classes within the Verified Course Sequences. The ABA program cannot guarantee approval by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB) of courses taken at other institutions, even those institutions that also have BACB University Approved Coursework. Relationships of the ABA program courses to the Verified Course Sequence Requirements can be obtained from the ABA program Professor in Charge.

Transfer of Credits Transfer credits are limited to 9 equivalent graduate Communications credits with a grade of B or better taken within the last 5 years from an accredited institution, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . It must be the opinion of the reviewing faculty that these courses are equivalent in quality to those offered at Penn State Harrisburg. Credit will not be given for any course used to complete a previous degree. Minor A graduate minor is available in any approved graduate major or dual-title program. The default requirements for a graduate minor are stated in Graduate Council policy GCAC-218