Policies

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 (http://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate- education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/transfer-credit).

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 (http:// gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/ transfer-credit). 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.

Not more than 10 credits may be transferred from other accredited graduate institutions, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (http:// gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/ transfer-credit).

degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (http:// gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/ transfer-credit). (https:// ty gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/) A minimum of 30 credits at the 400, 500, 600, or 800 level is required, with least 18 credits at the 500 and 600 level, combined.

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 (http://

Transfer Credits Penn State allows a maximum of 10 transfer credits of high-quality work to be applied toward the requirements for a graduate degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (http:// gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/ transfer-credit). Except for BUS 588 which must be taken at Penn State Harrisburg, students may petition or be advised by the program to replace up to 6 credits in Prescribed Courses with 3 an equivalent number of credits of more advanced graduate courses 3 in the same subject area.

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 (http://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/ gcac/gcac-300/transfer-credit).

This option requires: Code Title Credi COMP 594 Master's Studies 9 credits from approved 500-level electives in computer science, mathematics, engineering, and information systems courses 6 credits from approved 400- and 500-level electives in computer science, mathematics, engineering, and information systems courses Total Credits 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 (http:// gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/ transfer-credit).

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 (http:// gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/ transfer-credit).

Course Substitutions 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 (http:// gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/ transfer-credit).

A maximum of 9 transfer credits of high-quality graduate work may be applied toward the requirements for the degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (http://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/ gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/).

in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations requires a minimum of 30 credits at the 400, 500, 600, or 800 level, with at least 18 credits in the 500 or 600 series combined; 27 of the 30 credits must be earned at Penn State (refer to GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https:// gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/ gcac-309-transfer-credit/)).

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 (http://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate- education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/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 (http://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/ 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.

Up to 15 credits earned in three semesters or fewer, as a nondegree student, may be applied toward the master's degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (http://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/ transfer-credit). Up to 9 credits of graduate work may be transferred from other institutions provided (a) credits are suitable for the particular engineering discipline, and (b) students have earned a grade of B or better, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (http://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/ gcac-300/transfer-credit).

Up to 10 graduate credits may be transferred in from a regionally accredited institution (subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https:// gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/ gcac-309-transfer-credit/)).

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.

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

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 (http://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate- education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/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 (http://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/ transfer-credit).

Up to 10 graduate credits may be transferred in from a regionally accredited institution (subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (http://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/ gcac/gcac-300/transfer-credit)); if the full 10 credits are transferred, the minimum total number of credits in the degree program will be 34. At least 18 credits must be courses at the 500 or 800 level, of which 6 credits must be in 500-level courses.

An applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4-point scale) to be considered for enrollment in the dual-title degree program. Students enrolled in the dual-title program are required to write and orally defend a dissertation on a topic that reflects their original research and education in Informatics and Social Data Analytics. 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.

In consultation with their adviser, a student shall select 9 credits of following: Code Title BUS 510 Business Analytics and Decision Modeling INFSY 555 Data Management Systems INFSY 556 Data Warehousing INFSY 565 Intelligent Systems in Business INFSY 566 Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery INFSY 547 WEB Enabled Technologies 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 Credits to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (http:// gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/ transfer-credit).

Upon the student's request and at the discretion of the program, LSAT scores may be accepted in place of GRE scores for joint degree admission purposes. 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.

Students will be required to fulfill all Graduate - The Pennsylvania State University 2026-2027 487 requirements for each degree in order to be awarded that degree, subject to the inter-program transfer of credits.

3 Inter-Program Transfer of Credits Students must fulfill all requirements for each degree in order to be 3 awarded that degree, subject to the double-counting of credits as outlined below. course work may be transferred for credit toward the J.D.

Students may also be able to transfer credits into the program, in consultation with their academic adviser and subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (http:// gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/ transfer-credit).

Total Credits 15 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 (http:// gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/ transfer-credit).

Total Credits 12 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 (http:// gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/ transfer-credit).

Total Credits 18 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 (http:// gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/ transfer-credit).

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 (http:// gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/ transfer-credit). In the case of transfer students, a maximum of 30 credits earned in an advanced degree program at another university or in another department at Penn State will count toward the 60-credit requirement. Degree Requirements The Ph. D. in Political Science and African American and Diaspora Studies is awarded to students who are admitted to the Political Science doctoral program and admitted subsequently into the dual-title degree in African American and Diaspora Studies.

In addition there is a 6-credit maximum for independent study and a 10- credit maximum for transfer credits, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (http://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate- education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/transfer-credit).

Graduate - The Pennsylvania State University 2026-2027 625 Students must fulfill all requirements for each degree in order to be awarded that degree, subject to the transfer of credits as outlined below. Transfer of Courses Sixteen credits of course work completed at Taipei Medical University may be transferred toward the M.P.H. Students must fulfill all requirements for each degree in order to be awarded that degree, subject to the transfer of credits as outlined below. Transfer of Courses Sixteen credits of course work completed at Taipei Medical University may be transferred toward the M.P.H.

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.

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 (https:// gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/ gcac-309-transfer-credit/).

Course Substitutions 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 (http:// gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/ transfer-credit), and must be petitioned and approved in advance by the program administrator, with input from the student’s adviser.

Culminating Experience Select one of the following two alternatives for the culminating 3 experience: 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 (http://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/ transfer-credit).

y Transfer Credits If students have successfully completed courses from another institution that are equivalent to the elective turfgrass courses, these can be applied toward satisfying the M.P.S. degree requirements, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (http://gradschool.psu.edu/ graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/).

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 (http:// gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/ transfer-credit). 3 Upon admittance to the master's degree program, certificate courses 3 completed with a grade of B or better may be transferred into the 2 program.

Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward a graduate degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (http://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/ gcac-300/transfer-credit). 3 Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward a 3 master's degree in Software Engineering, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate- 12 education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/).

2. Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward Master of Software Engineering degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/ graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer- credit/).

Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education, subject to restrictions 12 outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/ graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/).

degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (http://gradschool.psu.edu/ graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/transfer-credit).

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 (https://gradschool.psu.edu/ graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/).

degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https:// gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/ gcac-309-transfer-credit/). degree programs subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/ gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/).

Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward a master 2 of science degree in Information Science, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate- education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/).

Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward a graduate degree in Community and Economic Development, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate- education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/).

Students master the following skill set essential to this industry role: • Identifying computer vision tasks • Framing machine vision problems (image classification, objective detection, image segmentation, activity detection, etc.) • Designing computer vision pipelines to collect and preprocess images and videos • Building and evaluating computer vision models based on deep neural networks and statistical machine learning techniques • Deploying computer vision models on cloud-based infrastructure, servers, and embedded devices 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 (https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate- education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/). 2. Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward Master of Software Engineering degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/ graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer- credit/).

in Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (http:// gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/ transfer-credit).

in Criminal Justice Policy and Administration, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https:// gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/ gcac-309-transfer-credit/).

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 (https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate- education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/). 2. Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward Master of Software Engineering degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/ graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer- credit/). 3 3 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 (https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate- education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/).

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 (https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate- education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/).

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.

degree program offered through World Campus, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/ gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/).

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 (http:// gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/ transfer-credit).

Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward a graduate degree in Enterprise Architecture, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (http:// gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/ transfer-credit).

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. 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 (http://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/ gcac-300/transfer-credit).

2. Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward Penn State Great Valley’s Master of Finance degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/ graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer- credit/).

A maximum of 15 credits earned as a non-degree student may be applied to a degree program, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (http://gradschool.psu.edu/ graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/transfer-credit).

Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward a graduate degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (http://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/ gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/).

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 (https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate- education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/).

2. Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward Master of Software Engineering degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/ graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer- credit/). 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 (https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate- education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/). 2. Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward Master of Software Engineering degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/ graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer- credit/).

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, (http://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate- education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/transfer-credit) should a student wish to continue public health training at the graduate level.

2. Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward Penn State Great Valley’s Master of Business Administration degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/ gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/).

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.

Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward a graduate degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/ gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/).

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 (https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/ gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/).

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 (https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate- education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/). 2. Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward Master of Software Engineering degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/ graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer- credit/). 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.

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 (https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate- education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/). 2. Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward Master of Systems Engineering degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/ graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer- credit/).

• Evaluating ethical and fairness in NLP tasks 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 (https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate- education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/). 2. Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward Master of Software Engineering degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/ graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer- credit/).

degree programs subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/ gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/).

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 (http://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/ gcac-300/transfer-credit).

A maximum of 15 credits earned as a non-degree student may be applied to a degree program, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (http://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/ gcac-300/transfer-credit). 3 Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward a 3 master's degree in HRER, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 3 Transfer Credit.

degree programs subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://

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 (https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate- education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/). 2. Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward Master of Software Engineering degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/ graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer- credit/).

in Psychology of Leadership, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit.

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 (https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/ gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/).

degree program, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (http://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/ transfer-credit).

outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/ graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/). Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) Ashkan Negahban 2. Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward or Professor-in-Charge (PIC) Master of Engineering Management degree, subject to restrictions Program Contact MICHELLE WHALEN outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/ 30 E. Swedesford Rd. graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer- Malvern PA 19355 credit/).

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 (https://gradschool.psu.edu/ graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/).

2. Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward Master of Engineering Management degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/ graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer- credit/).

degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate- education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/).

levels, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/ gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/).

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 (https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate- education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/).

2. Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward Master of Software Engineering degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/ graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer- credit/). 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 (http:// gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/ transfer-credit).

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 (https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/gcac/ gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/).

3 Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward a 3 master's degree in HRER, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-education-policies/ gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/).

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 (https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate- education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/). 2. Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward Master of Software Engineering degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/ graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer- credit/). 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.

Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward a 3 master's degree in Engineering Management, subject to restrictions 3 outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/ 3 graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/). 2. Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward Master of Engineering Management degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/ graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer- credit/).

Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward a master's degree in Systems Engineering, subject to restrictions outline in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate- education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer-credit/). 2. Courses taken in the certificate program may be applied toward Master of Systems Engineering degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit (https://gradschool.psu.edu/ graduate-education-policies/gcac/gcac-300/gcac-309-transfer- credit/).

Prerequisite: ADTED460 , ADTED507 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 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 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.

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.

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 Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis. 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.

Cross-listed with: TREES 575 RSOC 590: Colloquium 1-3 Credits/Maximum of 3 Continuing seminars that consist of a series of individual lectures by faculty, students, or outside speakers RSOC 594: Research Topics 1-18 Credits/Maximum of 18 Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis. RSOC 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. RSOC 602: Supervised Experience in College Teaching 1-3 Credits/Maximum of 6 Provides advanced standing graduate students from a research oriented curriculum the opportunity to receive experience/supervision in resident instruction in higher education. Prerequisite: RUS 204 RUS 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.

External transfer credit requests should follow the Transfer Credit procedure at 14.5 Penn State Admissions, which may involve evaluation of the external course by faculty for approval.

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.

This includes up to 16 transfer credits from SOC.

Students from an engineering technology program at another institution or community college accredited by ETAC of ABET may transfer into the program with advanced standing.

Transfer credits for language courses taken prior to enrollment at Penn State may not be used.

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

No substitutions or transfer credits are permitted.

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

Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021) 3 MORE INFORMATION ABOUT POTENTIAL CAREER OPTIONS FOR 3 GRADUATES OF THE SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM (https://www.bls.gov/ ooh/community-and-social-service/social-workers.htm) 3 3 Opportunities for Graduate Studies 3 Social work students who earn a BSW degree from accredited Council on 15 Social Work Education programs may be eligible for advanced standing in MSW degree programs. With advanced standing, graduate social Credits work students can earn an MSW degree in less than one year in select programs.

Admission of Nondegree Student as a Degree Candidate A nondegree student may apply for admission as a baccalaureate degree candidate with advanced standing to a college or school of the University, or to the Division of Undergraduate Studies, upon completion of at least 18 credits earned at this University with at least a 2.00 cumulative grade- point average.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FINAL EXAMINATION POLICY (https:// www.registrar.psu.edu/exams/final-exams.cfm) Prior Learning Assessment, Opportunities for Earning Penn State Credit In addition to taking Penn State course work, students with prior college- level learning—at another college or university, in the military, in the workplace, through self-study, or in high school—may earn credits that may be applicable to their degree requirements. Those methods are as follows: • Instruction, as defined in Policy 42-23 (https://senate.psu.edu/ students/policies-and-rules-for-undergraduate-students/42-00- acquisition-of-credit/) • Examination, as defined in Policy 42-50 (https://senate.psu.edu/ students/policies-and-rules-for-undergraduate-students/42-00- acquisition-of-credit/) and discussed below • Portfolio Assessment, as defined in Policy 42-97 (https:// senate.psu.edu/students/policies-and-rules-for-undergraduate- students/42-00-acquisition-of-credit/) and discussed below • Transfer from other regionally accredited colleges and universities as defined in Policy 42-82 (https://senate.psu.edu/students/policies- and-rules-for-undergraduate-students/42-00-acquisition-of-credit/) and as discussed under the heading Admission with Advanced Standing • Transfer from colleges and universities outside the United States as defined in Policy 42-84 (https://senate.psu.edu/students/policies- and-rules-for-undergraduate-students/42-00-acquisition-of-credit/) • Validation from colleges and universities that are not regionally accredited but award associate degrees or higher as defined in Policy 42-86 (https://senate.psu.edu/students/policies-and-rules-for- undergraduate-students/42-00-acquisition-of-credit/) • Educational experiences in the Armed Services as defined in Policy 42-98 (https://senate.psu.edu/students/policies-and-rules-for- undergraduate-students/42-00-acquisition-of-credit/) • Educational credit for Training Programs in Non-collegiate Organizations as defined in Policy 42-99 (https://senate.psu.edu/ students/policies-and-rules-for-undergraduate-students/42-00- acquisition-of-credit/) Additional information about earning credit can be obtained at Undergraduate Admissions Office (https://www.psu.edu/ admission/undergraduate) or Prior Learning Assessment (https:// priorlearning.psu.edu/). Credit by Examination If students have acquired substantial knowledge in a specific subject area, in some circumstances credits may be earned through successful

When such an examination serves as a substitute for completing all the usual requirements of a Penn State course, the credits received are described as “Credit by Examination” and are accepted as fulfilling degree requirements. Students may initiate a request for Credit by Examination for a course, although the academic department or program offering the course determines whether it will make Credit by Examination available. Credit by Examination does not result in a quality grade (A, A-, etc.) and is not included in the calculation of the student's grade point average. Current information about credit by examination credit awarded by Penn State can be obtained at earning test credit (https:// priorlearning.psu.edu/earn-credit/testing). Advisers will provide guidance on the steps necessary to construct a portfolio providing evidence of prior learning that meets academic quality expectations. 5. Credit may be awarded following an evaluation of the portfolio by an individual faculty member or committee who represent the academic unit in which the subject matter is to be evaluated. 6. Credit earned via portfolio is designated on the transcript in the same manner as transfer credit. Undergraduate - The Pennsylvania State University 2026-2027 3361 Current information about credit by examination credit awarded by Penn State can be obtained at earning portfolio credit (https:// priorlearning.psu.edu/earn-credit/portfolio). General credits may be awarded for an AP Exam that covers material that is not the substantial equivalent of material covered in a specific University course. Current information about AP credit awarded by Penn State can be obtained from the Undergraduate Admissions office (https:// www.psu.edu/admission/undergraduate), advanced placement opportunities (https://www.psu.edu/admission/undergraduate/credit/ ap-credit), and test credit for prior learning (https://priorlearning.psu.edu/ first-year-students).

General credits may be awarded for a CLEP exam that covers material that is not the substantial equivalent of material covered in a specific University course. The schedule of credit awarded for CLEP examinations also can be obtained from College- Level Examination Placement (https://www.psu.edu/admission/ undergraduate/credit/clep-credits) and test credit for prior learning (https://priorlearning.psu.edu/earn-credit/testing). A person who does advanced work in a secondary school in another country may receive consideration for transfer credit when the examinations taken are based on college- level studies. Subjects examined at the higher level with an earned grade of 5 or higher will be considered for transfer credit. Current information about Advanced-Level exam credit or International Baccalaureate credit awarded by Penn State can be obtained from the Undergraduate Admissions Office (https://www.psu.edu/admission/ undergraduate), credit awarded by A-Level exam (https://www.psu.edu/ admission/undergraduate/credit/advanced-level-exams), credit awarded by IB exam (https://www.psu.edu/admission/undergraduate/credit/ib- credit), and test credit for prior learning (https://priorlearning.psu.edu/ first-year-students).

Information for New Students The Office for Student Orientation and Transition Programs provides first- year students, advanced standing, and change-of-campus students at the University Park campus with comprehensive information regarding the essential academic and student development opportunities of the campus and the University in general beginning with a new student's acceptance to a campus and continuing through completion of their first semester.

Admission Requirements Minimum Requirements for Admission to Degree Candidacy 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: 1. 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.

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. MORE INFORMATION ABOUT APPLYING FOR ADMISSION TO PENN STATE (https://www.psu.edu/admission/undergraduate/how-to-apply) 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. 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). 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. 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 An advanced standing degree candidate may be admitted to a college or school of the University.

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.

It is offered at the senior level and incorporates previously learned theoretical and clinical nursing knowledge with an appreciation for how diversity influences the health care behaviors of families and communities as they relate to the health care system.Relationship of course to major: This senior level nursing course is one of the components of the Advanced Standing Option.

Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: RPTM 236 and RPTM 120 and 5th Semester standing 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.

Students must fulfill all requirements for each degree in order to be awarded that degree, subject to the transfer of credits as outlined below.

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.

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.

Some certificate courses may be used toward completion of the master's degrees in Public Administration and in Health 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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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 . Course substitutions must be petitioned and approved in advance by the Chair/Co-Chair, with input from the student’s adviser.

6 Total Credits 15 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 .

3 Total Credits 12 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 . One faculty member from Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies should be included on the master's committee.

9 Total Credits 18 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 .

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.

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

program (graduate degree only) must complete an Assessment of Prior Learning form before enrolling in NUTR 895A , NUTR 895B , or NUTR 895C .

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.

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.

Up to 15 credits earned in three semesters or fewer, as a nondegree student, may be applied toward the master's degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . Those applying for admission as a Master of Engineering student without an electrical engineering degree may be admitted with the stipulation that deficiencies in background, if any, will be remedied early in the program and that these courses will be in addition to the required number of credits for the degree.

Up to 9 credits of graduate work may be transferred from other institutions provided (a) credits are suitable for the particular engineering discipline, and (b) students have earned a grade of B or better, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . At least 18 credits must be at the 500 level, which includes 3 credits of EE 594 . Students enrolled in the program for the Master of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering must earn 9 credits in the required core courses (i.e., courses with the EE prefix).

A maximum of 9 transfer credits of high-quality graduate work may be applied toward the requirements for the degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit . At least 18 credits must be courses at the 500 or 800 level, with at least 6 credits at the 500 level.

in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations requires a minimum of 30 credits at the 400, 500, 600, or 800 level, with at least 18 credits in the 500 or 600 series combined; 27 of the 30 credits must be earned at Penn State (refer to GCAC-309 Transfer Credit ). Students will be able to complete the proposed Master’s program in one calendar year (including summer) or two academic years.

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.

Social work students who earn a BSW degree from accredited Council on Social Work Education programs may be eligible for advanced standing in MSW degree programs. With advanced standing, graduate social work students can earn an MSW degree in less than one year in select programs.

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 .

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.

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 . 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 class used to complete a previous degree.

Transfer Credits Penn State allows a maximum of 10 transfer credits of high-quality work to be applied toward the requirements for a graduate degree, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit .