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A score of 4 or 5 on certain AP exams may fulfill some Cornerstone Core requirements.

A score of 4 or 5 on certain AP exams may fulfill some Cornerstone Core requirements.

Requirements Cornerstone Curriculum Requirements for Block Transfer Students Students who transfer to Saint Joseph's University with a completed Associate of Art, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science degree in the Health Professions from an accredited institution will not be required to complete the Saint Joseph’s University Cornerstone Core Curriculum. Additionally, if a student has completed a course that would, in a course- by-course transfer evaluation, count for one of the courses identified below, that course will be considered completed. A student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, transfer credits, as well as math and language placement.

Transfer credit is not awarded for Foundation courses. BIO 500L) Transfer Courses without SJU 796 to 799 (graduate programs equivalent have transfer credit limitations; numbers are not used for regular SJU offerings) Some additional notes about certain course types and offerings: Independent Study: Special topic independent study courses can be offered using the Special Topics numbers outlined above.

Credit earned while enrolled in a graduate certificate program may be transferred into a degree program with the approval of the unit offering the degree program. Transfer credit is not calculated into a student’s cumulative GPA (See Transfer Credit policy). A fee is charged for official transcript orders, and they must be ordered online: National Student Clearinghouse (https:// tsorder.studentclearinghouse.org/school/ ficecode/00336700) (www.getmytranscript.com) in Courses Taken Elsewhere Policy Matriculated students may be permitted to take courses for degree credit in other two or four-year colleges and institutions with written approval from their Dean. Students engaged in study abroad or in an approved exchange program may be granted degree credit for a maximum of 30 credits with pre-approval from their Dean.

Transfer Credit Policies Undergraduate Transfer Credit Policies To qualify for a degree, students transferring from on the following categories must fulfill the Cornerstone Core Curriculum and departmental requirements, either by transfer credit or by courses completed. Approved transfer credit may come from: • Another accredited college or university, • Or college level credits achieved in the areas of Dual Enrollment/ Diocesan Scholars/AP/IB exams. In order for credit to be awarded, Saint Joseph's University requires the course(s) meet the following criteria • Taken through an accredited college or university • Earned 3.00 credit hours or higher and the grade of “C” or better The acceptance or denial of transfer credit is not determined exclusively on the basis of the accreditation of the sending institution or the mode of delivery, but, rather, will consider course equivalencies, including expected learning outcomes, with those of the receiving institution’s curricula and standards. Final determination of transferable college- level credit is awarded by the Registrar's Office. Undergraduate Credit Maximums Bachelors Degree: 75 credits Associates Degree: 30 credits Undergraduate Block Transfer Students who transfer to Saint Joseph's University with a completed Associate of Art, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science degree in the Health Professions from an accredited institution will not be required to complete the Saint Joseph’s University Cornerstone Core Curriculum. Additionally, if a student has completed a course that would, in a course-by-course transfer evaluation, count for one of the courses identified below, that course will be considered completed. For information on the maximum number of credits allowed to be taken elsewhere, please see the Courses Taken Elsewhere (p. 12) Policy.

Graduate Transfer Credit Policies With the approval of the Graduate Program Director, students may transfer between 9 and 30 credits based on the graduate program’s total credit hours (refer to list below). Transfer credit may only be reviewed for graduate-level work in graduate programs that are 30 credits or more in length. Course credit may be transferred only from graduate programs at regionally accredited institutions and only courses with a grade of B or higher may be transferred. Courses with grades of B- or lower will not be evaluated for transfer. • Programs with 30-35 total credits may transfer in up to 9 credits. • Programs with 36-49 total credits may transfer in up to 12 credits. • Programs with 50-59 total credits may transfer in up to 15 credits. • Programs with 60-68 total credits may transfer in up to 18 credits. • Programs with 69-78 total credits may transfer in up to 21 credits. • Programs with 79-88 total credits may transfer in up to 24 credits. • Programs with 89-99 total credits may transfer in up to 27 credits. • Programs with 100+ total credits may transfer in up to 30 credits. Transfer credit must be evaluated by the end of the first semester a student is enrolled in the degree program. Continuing education credits will not be considered for transfer credit. Once a student is enrolled in a graduate program at Saint Joseph’s University, courses may not be taken at another institution for the purpose of transfer credit, unless approved by the Program Director and Dean. Credit for Prior Learning Saint Joseph's University grants credits for learning and professional experience that has occurred outside a traditional academic environment, referred to as Credit for Prior Learning (CPL). The maximum credit count for CPL works in conjunction with each student population's transfer credit policy. Students' approved CPL and transfer credits combined total will be limited to the maximum allowable transfer credit threshold. Requests for Credit for Prior Learning will be submitted to the Registrar's Office, who will work with academic departments to determine course equivalency. Credits awarded by Assessment through American Council on Education (ACE) A student may be granted CPL credit for courses evaluated and approved for college credit by the American Council on Education (ACE), if the course meets the content equivalent of a three-credit course offered at Saint Joseph’s University. ACE recommendations for 1-credit or 2- credit courses may not be transferred to fulfill a three-credit course requirement. Credits awarded are subject to the same policies as those of any other transfer credits. Military Credits CPL credit may be granted for college-level coursework earned while in or military service if the credit is recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE) and if the course meets the content equivalence of a three-credit course offered at Saint Joseph’s University. ACE recommendations for 1-credit or 2-credit courses may not be transferred to fulfill a three-credit course requirement. Students may access additional information regarding military transcripts and ACE evaluations at http://www.acenet.edu/militaryprograms/transferguide The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) Eligible online bachelor’s degree students may earn undergraduate academic credit through approved CLEP examinations in accordance with university transfer credit and Credit for Prior Learning standards. Credits earned through CLEP examinations are considered non-traditional transfer credit and will be evaluated by the Office of the Registrar in consultation with academic departments as appropriate.

Credits applied toward a first degree may be applied toward a second degree, as if the candidate were a transfer student, but at least 30 additional credits must be successfully completed for a second degree. (Please see the Courses Taken Elsewhere policy) (p. 12) The approved uses of summer session courses for matriculated students are as follows: • To make up academic deficiencies, i.e., courses failed or not completed during a required semester • To make up credit deficits, i.e., additional credits needed as result of change of major or transfer • To enrich the student’s educational program • To reduce the student’s course load in a subsequent semester Permission to register for summer courses does not constitute permission to accelerate a degree program.

Credits applied toward a first degree may be applied toward a second degree, as if the candidate were a transfer student, but additional credits must be successfully completed for a second degree. Please see the Graduate Transfer Credit Policy (p. 15) for transferable credit amounts. Withdrawal from a Course/Courses for MSPAS Program Students must advance sequentially within their cohort; therefore, individual course withdrawal is not allowed without automatically decelerating.

2 taken, course areas in which students may apply sufficient AP credit include: • World History • Rhetoric and Composition • Fine and Performing Arts, Design, and Creativity • Mathematics • Non-Native Language • Social Science • Natural Science Transfer Credit For Block Transfer policies, please see the Block Transfer section under Transfer Credit Policies. (p. ) The following policies apply to other forms of transfer credit, including regular course transfers and study abroad: • Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Theology course areas: Students may transfer credit from an approved study abroad program; or where there is a block transfer agreement in place; or approved transfer credit from another institution A course in one course area -- Philosophy, or Religious Studies, or Theology --may not satisfy any other core course area requirement. • Transfer credit may be received for the overlay requirements and for other Cornerstone Core course area requirements, subject to the above course area restrictions Overlay Requirements There are two overlay requirements (p. 35), Writing Intensive and Mission.

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1 Study Abroad and Language Course Requirements may be filled through courses taken elsewhere if unavailable at SJU. A 0-3 student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, 0-3 transfer credits, as well as math and language placement.

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A student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, 3 transfer credits, as well as math and language placement.

A 3 student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, 3 transfer credits, as well as math and language placement.

A 4 student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, 3 transfer credits, as well as math and language placement.

A 3 student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, transfer credits, as well as math and language placement.

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A student's total number of electives will vary based on major require transfer credits, as well as math and language placement.

A student's total number of electives will vary based on major requ transfer credits, as well as math and language placement. 3 3 3 Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in 3 Accountancy Requirements 1 Code Title Hours 16 ACC 101 Concepts of Financial Acct 3 ACC 102 Managerial Accounting 3 3 ACC 205 Fin Acc Info Sys I 3 3 ACC 206 Fin Acc Info Sys II 3 3 ACC 307 Fin Acc Info Sys III 3 3 ACC 315 Federal Income Taxation 3 3 ACC 317 Auditing & Assurance Services 3 15 ACC 423 Accounting Control Systems 3 3 DSS 100 Excel Competency 1 3 MGT 360 Legal Environment of Business 3 3 Electives 3 Select three of the following: additional upper division (300 or 400 9 level) accounting courses, FIN 200, or MGT 362 3 15 Total Hours 37 Note: Students may transfer in no more than three of the above courses from previous undergraduate study.

A student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, transfer credits, as well as math and language placement. Cornerstone Curriculum Requirements for Block Transfer Students Students who transfer to Saint Joseph's University with a completed Associate of Art, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science degree in the Health Professions from an accredited institution will not be required to complete the Saint Joseph’s University Cornerstone Core Curriculum.

Additionally, if a student has completed a course that would, in a course- by-course transfer evaluation, count for one of the courses identified below, that course will be considered completed. A student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, transfer credits, as well as math and language placement.

A Hours student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, 3 transfer credits, as well as math and language placement.

A student's total number of electives will vary based on major req transfer credits, as well as math and language placement.

• Graduate students and students in 4+1 programs are evaluated for candidacy at application to the program. Admission to Candidacy Requirements: Undergraduate Students • Complete at least 45 credit hours (including transfer credits) • Complete English 101 and CCC English Literature Requirements • Have at least completed 6 credits in Mathematics • Earn a B- average (2.7) or better in all major courses taken • Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 • If cumulative GPA between 2.8-2.99; 26-27 Academic Catalog 285 • Achieve a qualifying score on a Pennsylvania Department of Education approved assessment for the Basic Skills Testing Requirements in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics or satisfy the requirements through the alternatives policy.

Cornerstone Curriculum Requirements for Block Transfer Students Students who transfer to Saint Joseph's University with a completed Associate of Art, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science degree in the Health Professions from an accredited institution will not be required to complete the Saint Joseph’s University Cornerstone Core Curriculum. Additionally, if a student has completed a course that would, in a cour by-course transfer evaluation, count for one of the courses identified below, that course will be considered completed. A student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, transfer credits, as well as math and language placement.

Such students entering into P1 will receive transfer credit for those basi sciences and general education courses that are considered equivalent in content and semester credit to similar courses included in the pharmacy curriculum as long as they receive a grade of “C” or better.

A 47-49 student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, transfer credits, as well as math and language placement.

A student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, transfer credits, as well as math and/or language 3-4 coursework.

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A student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, transfer credits, as well as math and language placement. 67 transfer credits + 53 RN to BSN curriculum credits = 120 credits 4 Cornerstone Core Curriculum Requirements for Block Transfer Students 3 Code Title Hours 3 PHL Level 1 Core Requirement 3 3 THL Core Requirement 3 Mission-Overlay 3 3 3 Total Hours 9 3 Major Requirements 4 Code Title Hours 3 ENG 454 Narrative Medicine 3 3 MAT 128 Applied Statistics 3 NUR 321 ICT in Health care 3 3 PHL 285 Philosophy of Medicine 3 3 NUR 300:499 Elective 3 5 Humanities Elective 3 6 NUR 301 Conceptual Found Nursing Prac 3 3 NUR 314 Nsg Care Syst Disadv Pop 3 6 NUR 340 Comprehensive Hlth Assessment 3 3 NUR 371 Health Policy Prof Nurse 3 4 1 NUR 402 EBP & Research in Nursing 4 5 NUR 420 Leadership and Management 3 3 NUR 425 Ch. Illness & Pall Care 4 3 NUR 430 Nursing in a Global Society (also counts for CCC 3 2 Mission Overlay) 3 INT 450 Capstone 3 91 Total Hours 47 1 ENG 454 is a prerequisite to NUR 402 EBP & Research in Nursing.

These experiences will enable the candidate to (a) apply the knowledge and skills acquired through his/her study and previous experience to actual classroom situations that a teacher will face in a Response to Intervention Classroom; (b) integrate the concepts and skills from different prior learning experiences as well as researched based principles in reading, comprehension and writing for educational programming and apply to individual situations; (c) become involved in the routine functions of a classroom teacher including planning, assessment, progress monitoring and collaboration with peers. These experiences will enable the candidate to (a) apply the knowledge and skills acquired through his/her study and previous experience to actual classroom situations that a teacher will face in a Response to Intervention Classroom; (b) integrate the concepts and skills from different prior learning experiences as well as researched based principles in mathematics and content areas for educational programming and apply to individual situations; (c) become involved in the routine functions of a classroom teacher including planning, assessment, progress monitoring and collaboration with peers.

These experiences will enable the candidate to (a) apply the knowledge and skills acquired through his/her study and previous experience to actual problem and day-to-day administrative duties faced by a Supervisor of Special Education; (b) integrate the concepts and skills from different prior learning experiences and focus on individual situations; (c) become involved in the routine functions of schools/school districts and Intermediate Units.

Credit earned while enrolled in a graduate certificate program may be transferred into a degree program with the approval of the unit offering the degree program. Transfer credit is not calculated into a student’s cumulative GPA (See Transfer Credit policy). A fee is charged for official transcript orders, and they must be ordered online: National Student Clearinghouse (https:// tsorder.studentclearinghouse.org/school/ ficecode/00336700) (www.getmytranscript.com) n Courses Taken Elsewhere Policy Matriculated students may be permitted to take courses for degree credit in other two or four-year colleges and institutions with written approval from their Dean. Students engaged in study abroad or in an approved exchange program may be granted degree credit for a maximum of 30 credits with pre-approval from their Dean. Students on academic suspension from the University under the Academic Honesty Policy and students on temporary separation from the University may not receive credit for courses taken elsewhere during their time of academic suspension or temporary separation.

Transfer Credit Policies Undergraduate Transfer Credit Policies To qualify for a degree, students transferring from on the following categories must fulfill the Cornerstone Core Curriculum and departmental requirements, either by transfer credit or by courses completed. Approved transfer credit may come from: • Another accredited college or university, • Or college level credits achieved in the areas of Dual Enrollment/ Diocesan Scholars/AP/IB exams. In order for credit to be awarded, Saint Joseph's University requires the course(s) meet the following criteria • Taken through an accredited college or university • Earned 3.00 credit hours or higher and the grade of “C” or better The acceptance or denial of transfer credit is not determined exclusively on the basis of the accreditation of the sending institution or the mode of delivery, but, rather, will consider course equivalencies, including expected learning outcomes, with those of the receiving institution’s curricula and standards. Final determination of transferable college- level credit is awarded by the Registrar's Office. Undergraduate Credit Maximums Bachelors Degree: 75 credits Associates Degree: 30 credits Undergraduate Block Transfer Students who transfer to Saint Joseph's University with a completed Associate of Art, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science degree in the Health Professions from an accredited institution will not be required to complete the Saint Joseph’s University Cornerstone Core Curriculum. Additionally, if a student has completed a course that would, in a course-by-course transfer evaluation, count for one of the courses identified below, that course will be considered completed. For information on the maximum number of credits allowed to be taken elsewhere, please see the Courses Taken Elsewhere (p. 9) Policy. Graduate Transfer Credit Policies With the approval of the Graduate Program Director, students may transfer between 9 and 30 credits based on the graduate program’s total credit hours (refer to list below). Transfer credit may only be reviewed for graduate-level work in graduate programs that are 30 credits or more in length. Course credit may be transferred only from graduate programs at regionally accredited institutions and only courses with a grade of B or higher may be transferred. Courses with grades of B- or lower will not be evaluated for transfer. • Programs with 30-35 total credits may transfer in up to 9 credits. • Programs with 36-49 total credits may transfer in up to 12 credits. • Programs with 50-59 total credits may transfer in up to 15 credits. • Programs with 60-68 total credits may transfer in up to 18 credits. • Programs with 69-78 total credits may transfer in up to 21 credits.

16 University Policies and Procedures • Programs with 79-88 total credits may transfer in up to 24 credits. • Programs with 89-99 total credits may transfer in up to 27 credits. • Programs with 100+ total credits may transfer in up to 30 credits. Transfer credit must be evaluated by the end of the first semester a student is enrolled in the degree program. Continuing education credits will not be considered for transfer credit. Once a student is enrolled in a graduate program at Saint Joseph’s University, courses may not be taken at another institution for the purpose of transfer credit, unless approved by the Program Director and Dean. Credit for Prior Learning Saint Joseph's University grants credits for learning and professional experience that has occurred outside a traditional academic environment, referred to as Credit for Prior Learning (CPL). The maximum credit count for CPL works in conjunction with each student population's transfer credit policy. Students' approved CPL and transfer credits combined total will be limited to the maximum allowable transfer credit threshold. Requests for Credit for Prior Learning will be submitted to the Registrar's Office, who will work with academic departments to determine course equivalency. Credits awarded by Assessment through American Council on Education (ACE) A student may be granted CPL credit for courses evaluated and approved for college credit by the American Council on Education (ACE), if the course meets the content equivalent of a three-credit course offered at Saint Joseph’s University. ACE recommendations for 1-credit or 2- credit courses may not be transferred to fulfill a three-credit course requirement. Credits awarded are subject to the same policies as those of any other transfer credits. Military Credits CPL credit may be granted for college-level coursework earned while in or military service if the credit is recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE) and if the course meets the content equivalence of a three-credit course offered at Saint Joseph’s University. ACE recommendations for 1-credit or 2-credit courses may not be transferred to fulfill a three-credit course requirement. Students may access additional information regarding military transcripts and ACE evaluations at http://www.acenet.edu/militaryprograms/transferguide The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) Eligible online bachelor’s degree students may earn undergraduate academic credit through approved CLEP examinations in accordance with university transfer credit and Credit for Prior Learning standards. Credits earned through CLEP examinations are considered non-traditional transfer credit and will be evaluated by the Office of the Registrar in consultation with academic departments as appropriate.

Credits applied toward a first degree may be applied toward a second degree, as if the candidate were a transfer student, but at least 30 additional credits must be successfully completed for a second degree. (Please see the Courses Taken Elsewhere policy) (https:// academiccatalog.sju.edu/programs/#coursestakenelsewhere) The approved uses of summer session courses for matriculated students are as follows: • To make up academic deficiencies, i.e., courses failed or not completed during a required semester • To make up credit deficits, i.e., additional credits needed as result of change of major or transfer • To enrich the student’s educational program • To reduce the student’s course load in a subsequent semester Permission to register for summer courses does not constitute permission to accelerate a degree program.

For example, for a student enrolled in Programs A and B, Program A may accept up to 12 credits that are shared with Program B, and Program B may simultaneously accept up to 12 credits shared with Program A. Departments and programs may impose more stringent requirements for their approved dual degree programs. Credits applied toward a first degree may be applied toward a second degree, as if the candidate were a transfer student, but additional credits must be successfully completed for a second degree. Please see the Graduate Transfer Credit Policy (https:// academiccatalog.sju.edu/programs/#transfertext) for transferable credit amounts.

Depending on the exam taken, course areas in which students may apply sufficient AP credit include: • World History • Rhetoric and Composition • Fine and Performing Arts, Design, and Creativity • Mathematics • Non-Native Language • Social Science • Natural Science Transfer Credit For Block Transfer policies, please see the Block Transfer section under Transfer Credit Policies. (https://academiccatalog.sju.edu/programs/ #blocktransfer) CCC: Policies & Procedures 1 The following policies apply to other forms of transfer credit, including regular course transfers and study abroad: • Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Theology course areas: Students may transfer credit from an approved study abroad program; or where there is a block transfer agreement in place; or approved transfer credit from another institution A course in one course area -- Philosophy, or Religious Studies, or Theology --may not satisfy any other core course area requirement. • Transfer credit may be received for the overlay requirements and for other Cornerstone Core course area requirements, subject to the above course area restrictions Overlay Requirements There are two overlay requirements (https://academiccatalog.sju.edu/ curricula/#overlayrequirementstext), Writing Intensive and Mission.

Transfer credit may be applicable and may fulfill this major requirement. A student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, transfer credits, as well as math and language placement.

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A 1 student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, 5 transfer credits, as well as math and language placement.

A 3-4 student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, transfer credits, as well as math and language placement.

A cs) 4 student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, 4 transfer credits, as well as math and language placement.

A Hours 15 student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, Senior transfer credits, as well as math and language placement.

A Fall student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, IR Capstone or IR Major Elective #8 3 transfer credits, as well as math and language placement.

A student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirement transfer credits, as well as math and language placement.

Any credits outside of the CCC and maj Under the CCC, there are n student's total number of transfer credits, as well Typical Course Sequence Course First Year Fall 3 ACC 101 3 DSS 100 MGT 110 1 or MGT 120 3 ECN 101 3 Non-Native Language 3 World History 3 Spring 3 ACC 102 Theology 3 ENG 101 ECN 102 3 MAT 120 or MAT 123 3 or MAT 155 3 or MAT 161 INT 151 Sophomore Fall ACC 205 DSS 200 DSS 210 Philosophy Level One Free Elective 3 3 Spring 3 ACC 206 3 DSS 220 Diversity 3 FIN 200 3 or FIN 225 3 Philosophy Level Two Junior Fall ACC 307 MKT 201 MGT 360 Free Electives Spring ACC 315 ACC 317 Natural Science Free Electives Senior Fall Any upper-level ACC course Religious Studies necessary to reach at least 120 total credits or requirements are considered free electives.

A 3 student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, 1 transfer credits, as well as math and language placement.

A 1 student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, transfer credits, as well as math and language placement.

A 6 student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, transfer credits, as well as math and language placement.

• Graduate students and students in 4+1 programs are evaluated for candidacy at application to the program. Admission to Candidacy Requirements: Undergraduate Students • Complete at least 45 credit hours (including transfer credits) • Complete English 101 and CCC English Literature Requirements • Have at least completed 6 credits in Mathematics • Earn a B- average (2.7) or better in all major courses taken • Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 • If cumulative GPA between 2.8-2.99; • Achieve a qualifying score on a Pennsylvania Department of Education approved assessment for the Basic Skills Testing Requirements in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics or satisfy the requirements through the alternatives policy.

A student's total number of electives will vary based on major req transfer credits, as well as math and language placement. 3 Cornerstone Curriculum Requirements for 3 Block Transfer Students 3 Students who transfer to Saint Joseph's University with a completed 1 Associate of Art, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied 3 Science degree in the Health Professions from an accredited institution 3-4 will not be required to complete the Saint Joseph’s University 16-17 Cornerstone Core Curriculum. 3 Additionally, if a student has completed a course that would, in a course- 3-4 by-course transfer evaluation, count for one of the courses identified 3 below, that course will be considered completed.

Exercise Physiology Major 3 student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, transfer credits, as well as math and language placement.

A student's total number of electives will vary based on major requ transfer credits, as well as math and language placement.

A Hours student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, transfer credits, as well as math and language placement.

Transfer of Associates Degree courses will transfer in under "Block" up to 75 credits. Under the CCC, the student's total nu transfer credits, Typical Course Seq Course First Year Fall HSC 329 INT 322 Free Elective Spring HSC 323 Philosophy Level O Free Elective rs Summer 3 BIO 101 3 BIO 101L 3 BIO 102 4 BIO 102L 3 Second Year 3 Fall HSC 252 4 HSC 300 Free Elective 4 Spring HSC 211 4 HSC 370 Free Elective Third Year Fall 4 Theology Free Electives Spring HSC 331 3 Major Elective 3 HSC 495 3 3 3 50 Health Sciences Major 11 re are no fixed number of electives required.

A student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, 47-49 transfer credits, as well as math and language placement.

A student's total number of electives will vary base on major requirements, transfer credits, as well as math and/or language coursework.

A student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, transfer credits, as well as math and/or language 3 coursework.

A student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, transfer credits, as well as math and language placement. 67 transfer credits + 53 RN to BSN curriculum credits = 120 credits 4 Cornerstone Core Curriculum Requirements for Block Transfer 3 Students 3 Code Title Hours 3 PHL Level 1 Core Requirement 3 THL Core Requirement 3 3 Mission-Overlay 3 3 Total Hours 9 3 4 Major Requirements Code Title Hours 3 ENG 454 Narrative Medicine 3 3 MAT 128 Applied Statistics 3 NUR 321 ICT in Health care 3 3 PHL 285 Philosophy of Medicine 3 3 NUR 300:499 Elective 3 5 Humanities Elective 3 6 NUR 301 Conceptual Found Nursing Prac 3 3 NUR 314 Nsg Care Syst Disadv Pop 3 6 NUR 340 Comprehensive Hlth Assessment 3 3 NUR 371 Health Policy Prof Nurse 3 4 1 NUR 402 EBP & Research in Nursing 4 5 NUR 420 Leadership and Management 3 3 NUR 425 Ch. Illness & Pall Care 4 3 NUR 430 Nursing in a Global Society (also counts for CCC 3 2 Mission Overlay) 3 INT 450 Capstone 3 91 Total Hours 47 1 ENG 454 is a prerequisite to NUR 402 EBP & Research in Nursing.

Transfer credit policies, academic probation and dismissal, honors, SAP, and so on are here: Programs may have specific program policies listed in under their programs.

Newly created independent study courses will use the following numbering system: UD (Undergraduate Day) and UC (PLS/HDC): 490-495 GR (Graduate): 790-795 Course numbers ending in 96-99 are used for unidentifiable transfer credit and therefore are not available for independent study course numbers.

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Depending on the exam taken, course areas in which students may apply sufficient AP credit include: World History Rhetoric and Composition Fine and Performing Arts, Design, and Creativity Mathematics Non-Native Language Social Science Natural Science For Block Transfer policies, please see the Block Transfer section under Transfer Credit Policies. The following policies apply to other forms of transfer credit, including regular course transfers and study abroad: Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Theology course areas: Students may transfer credit from an approved study abroad program; or where there is a block transfer agreement in place; or approved transfer credit from another institution A course in one course area -- Philosophy, or Religious Studies, or Theology --may not satisfy any other core course area requirement. Transfer credit may be received for the overlay requirements and for other Cornerstone Core course area requirements, subject to the above course area restrictions There are two overlay requirements , Writing Intensive and Mission.

Courses Taken Elsewhere Policy Matriculated students may be permitted to take courses for degree credit in other two or four-year colleges and institutions with written approval from their Dean. No more than 18 credits of the 120 credits required may be taken at another school and credited toward the degree unless an approved degree program provides otherwise. Additionally, students may not take courses that exceed the residence requirement of 45 credits, with the final 30 credits completed at Saint Joseph's University. Students engaged in study abroad or in an approved exchange program may be granted degree credit for a maximum of 30 credits with pre-approval from their Dean. Students on academic suspension from the University under the Academic Honesty Policy and students on temporary separation from the University may not receive credit for courses taken elsewhere during their time of academic suspension or temporary separation.

A student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, transfer credits, as well as math and language placement.

A student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, transfer credits, as well as math and/or language coursework.

Transfer credit is not calculated into a student’s cumulative GPA (See Transfer Credit policy).

Transfer credit is not awarded for Foundation courses. BIO 500L) Transfer Courses without SJU equivalent 796 to 799 (graduate programs have transfer credit limitations; numbers are not used for regular SJU offerings) Some additional notes about certain course types and offerings: Independent Study: Special topic independent study courses can be offered using the Special Topics numbers outlined above.

1 Study Abroad and Language Course Requirements may be filled through courses taken elsewhere if unavailable at SJU.

6 Group D courses 2 BIO 431 Basic Concepts & Proc MLS Group E courses: Non-lab courses BIO 219 Nutrition BIO 335 Virology BIO 337 Pharmacogosy BIO 358 Principals &App of Immunology BIO 374 Emrg Bio Threat & Glbl Sustain BIO 404 Biochemistry 3 Chemistry/Physics Elective 8 Students may choose to take either both semesters of Organic Chemistry ( CHM 210 & CHM 210L , CHM 215 & CHM 215L ) or both semesters of General Physics ( PHY 101 & PHY 101L , PHY 102 & PHY 102L ). Transfer credit may be applicable and may fulfill this major requirement.

A student's total number of electives will vary based on major requirements, transfer credits, as well as math and language placement. 67 transfer credits + 53

The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) Undergraduate Transfer Credit Policies To qualify for a degree, students transferring from on the following categories must fulfill the Cornerstone Core Curriculum and departmental requirements, either by transfer credit or by courses completed. Approved transfer credit may come from: Another accredited college or university, Or college level credits achieved in the areas of Dual Enrollment/Diocesan Scholars/AP/IB exams. In order for credit to be awarded, Saint Joseph's University requires the course(s) meet the following criteria Taken through an accredited college or university Earned 3.00 credit hours or higher and the grade of “C” or better The acceptance or denial of transfer credit is not determined exclusively on the basis of the accreditation of the sending institution or the mode of delivery, but, rather, will consider course equivalencies, including expected learning outcomes, with those of the receiving institution’s curricula and standards. Final determination of transferable college-level credit is awarded by the Registrar's Office. Undergraduate Credit Maximums Bachelors Degree: 75 credits Associates Degree: 30 credits Undergraduate Block Transfer Students who transfer to Saint Joseph's University with a completed Associate of Art, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science degree in the Health Professions from an accredited institution will not be required to complete the Saint Joseph’s University Cornerstone Core Curriculum. Additionally, if a student has completed a course that would, in a course-by-course transfer evaluation, count for one of the courses identified below, that course will be considered completed. For information on the maximum number of credits allowed to be taken elsewhere, please see the Courses Taken Elsewhere Policy. Graduate Transfer Credit Policies With the approval of the Graduate Program Director, students may transfer between 9 and 30 credits based on the graduate program’s total credit hours (refer to list below). Transfer credit may only be reviewed for graduate-level work in graduate programs that are 30 credits or more in length. Course credit may be transferred only from graduate programs at regionally accredited institutions and only courses with a grade of B or higher may be transferred. Courses with grades of B- or lower will not be evaluated for transfer. Programs with 30-35 total credits may transfer in up to 9 credits. Programs with 36-49 total credits may transfer in up to 12 credits. Programs with 50-59 total credits may transfer in up to 15 credits. Programs with 60-68 total credits may transfer in up to 18 credits. Programs with 69-78 total credits may transfer in up to 21 credits. Programs with 79-88 total credits may transfer in up to 24 credits. Programs with 89-99 total credits may transfer in up to 27 credits. Programs with 100+ total credits may transfer in up to 30 credits. Transfer credit must be evaluated by the end of the first semester a student is enrolled in the degree program. Continuing education credits will not be considered for transfer credit. Once a student is enrolled in a graduate program at Saint Joseph’s University, courses may not be taken at another institution for the purpose of transfer credit, unless approved by the Program Director and Dean. Credit for Prior Learning Saint Joseph's University grants credits for learning and professional experience that has occurred outside a traditional academic environment, referred to as Credit for Prior Learning (CPL). The maximum credit count for CPL works in conjunction with each student population's transfer credit policy. Students' approved CPL and transfer credits combined total will be limited to the maximum allowable transfer credit threshold. Requests for Credit for Prior Learning will be submitted to the Registrar's Office, who will work with academic departments to determine course equivalency. Credits awarded by Assessment through American Council on Education (ACE) A student may be granted CPL credit for courses evaluated and approved for college credit by the American Council on Education (ACE), if the course meets the content equivalent of a three-credit course offered at Saint Joseph’s University. ACE recommendations for 1-credit or 2-credit courses may not be transferred to fulfill a three-credit course requirement. Credits awarded are subject to the same policies as those of any other transfer credits. Military Credits CPL credit may be granted for college-level coursework earned while in military service if the credit is recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE) and if the course meets the content equivalence of a three-credit course offered at Saint Joseph’s University. ACE recommendations for 1-credit or 2-credit courses may not be transferred to fulfill a three-credit course requirement.

Such students entering into P1 will receive transfer credit for those basic sciences and general education courses that are considered equivalent in content and semester credit to similar courses included in the pharmacy curriculum as long as they receive a grade of “C” or better.

For example, for a student enrolled in Programs A and B, Program A may accept up to 12 credits that are shared with Program B, and Program B may simultaneously accept up to 12 credits shared with Program A. Departments and programs may impose more stringent requirements for their approved dual degree programs. The dual degree programs must result in the completion of two distinct graduate degrees . Programs that culminate in the same degree designation or represent the same academic credential are not eligible for credit sharing under this policy. Credits applied toward a first degree may be applied toward a second degree, as if the candidate were a transfer student, but additional credits must be successfully completed for a second degree. Please see the Graduate Transfer Credit Policy for transferable credit amounts. Withdrawal from a Course/Courses for MSPAS Program Students must advance sequentially within their cohort; therefore, individual course withdrawal is not allowed without automatically decelerating.

Credits earned through the non-SJU summer/winter abroad program will be considered transfer credits, and the grades earned will not be posted on the SJU transcript.

Attributes: Graduate SWK 600 Integrative Seminar (3 credits) This integrative seminar course is designed to prepare newly admitted Advanced Standing students for the advanced generalist year of study.

These experiences will enable the candidate to (a) apply the knowledge and skills acquired through his/her study and previous experience to actual problem and day-to-day administrative duties faced by a Supervisor of Special Education based on the Educational Leadership course content; (b) integrate the concepts and skills from different prior learning experiences and focus on individual situations; (c) become involved in the routine functions of schools/school districts and Intermediate Units.

These experiences will enable the candidate to (a) apply the knowledge and skills acquired through his/her study and previous experience to actual classroom situations that a teacher will face in a Response to Intervention Classroom; (b) integrate the concepts and skills from different prior learning experiences as well as researched based principles in reading, comprehension and writing for educational programming and apply to individual situations; (c) become involved in the routine functions of a classroom teacher including planning, assessment, progress monitoring and collaboration with peers. These experiences will enable the candidate to (a) apply the knowledge and skills acquired through his/her study and previous experience to actual classroom situations that a teacher will face in a Response to Intervention Classroom; (b) integrate the concepts and skills from different prior learning experiences as well as researched based principles in mathematics and content areas for educational programming and apply to individual situations; (c) become involved in the routine functions of a classroom teacher including planning, assessment, progress monitoring and collaboration with peers. These experiences will enable the candidate to (a) apply the knowledge and skills acquired through his/her study and previous experience to actual problem and day-to-day administrative duties faced by a Supervisor of Special Education; (b) integrate the concepts and skills from different prior learning experiences and focus on individual situations; (c) become involved in the routine functions of schools/school districts and Intermediate Units. These experiences will enable the candidate to (a) apply the knowledge and skills acquired through his/her study and previous experience to actual problem and day-to-day administrative duties faced by a Supervisor of Special Education based on the Educational Leadership course content; (b) integrate the concepts and skills from different prior learning experiences and focus on individual situations; (c) become involved in the routine functions of schools/school districts and Intermediate Units. Please Note: Although completion of SPE 710 , SPE 711 , SPE 712 and SPE 713 are required for WRS Level I Certification, certification is not guaranteed and is dependent upon successful fulfillment of all Wilson requirements.

(Please see the Courses Taken Elsewhere policy) The approved uses of summer session courses for matriculated students are as follows: To make up academic deficiencies, i.e., courses failed or not completed during a required semester To make up credit deficits, i.e., additional credits needed as result of change of major or transfer To enrich the student’s educational program To reduce the student’s course load in a subsequent semester Permission to register for summer courses does not constitute permission to accelerate a degree program.

This integrative seminar course is designed to prepare newly admitted Advanced Standing students for the advanced generalist year of study.

Classification of Students Adding and Dropping Courses Cancellation of Courses Attendance Policy Change of Grade Grade Replacement Policy Transcripts Courses Taken Elsewhere Policy Credit Hour Definition Students are expected to be familiar with the policies and regulations summarized in the Academic Catalog and with any supplementary or modified policies and regulations which may be promulgated during the academic year.

Eligible online bachelor’s degree students may earn undergraduate academic credit through approved CLEP examinations in accordance with university transfer credit and Credit for Prior Learning standards. Credits earned through CLEP examinations are considered non-traditional transfer credit and will be evaluated by the Office of the Registrar in consultation with academic departments as appropriate.

The role of an advisor: Assist with orienting the student during their transition to Saint Joseph’s University; Review how transfer credits will apply to degree requirements and assist with developing an academic plan for completing requirements for graduation; Inform students of scholarship opportunities and various campus resources that promote student success; Support students in long-range educational and career planning; and, Direct students to opportunities and resources that will enrich their education, including honor societies, internships, etc. Advising appointments are available for all undergraduate adult learners, in-person or via email, Zoom session or phone.

Grade Point Average (GPA) The grade point average is the ratio of the total grade points (sum of products of course credits and grade points for each course) earned at Saint Joseph’s University to the total credits attempted at Saint Joseph’s University (including grades of F and FA, but excluding grades of P, NP, I, IP, W, WA, X, AF, and NG.) Only courses taken at Saint Joseph’s University after matriculation are included in this calculation, even if transfer credit has been awarded.