Policies

Students who have completed higher-level (HL) IB courses and who demonstrate a substantial level of achievement as represented by their performance on the relevant IB examination(s), with a score of 5 or better, may earn advanced placement credit.

Transfer credit will be reviewed on an individual basis after acceptance.

Transfer credit is reviewed on an individual basis after the student is accepted. Advanced standing will be granted for previously completed courses from regionally accredited institutions when: they are equivalent or comparable to courses at the University; the student receives a grade of C or better; and the courses meet requirements for the degree program. If the student changes the major at a later date, a new review of transfer credits will be made at that time, and the student will be given a written evaluation clearly indicating 8

how transfer credits apply to the new major. In addition, an internal "portfolio" process and credit by exam may be available for certain courses; students wishing to have this learning assessed must document relevant experiences, as well as knowledge gained, for evaluation by faculty from the relevant academic departments. A maximum of 30 credits may be awarded for all extra- instructional learning (with the exception of AP) such as CLEP, portfolio evaluation and Scranton credit by exam. Generally, no more than six credits may be transferred into a certificate program.

PACE is calculated by dividing total credits earned by total credits attempted and includes accepted transfer and advanced standing credits in both the numerator and denominator.

Detailed academic policies about this topic may be found in the Academic Policies and Regulations section of the undergraduate catalog under Transferring Credits from Other Institutions Once Matriculating at The University of Scranton. Stop Outs and Re-admitted Students When a student has a break in enrollment and is readmitted, satisfactory academic progress will be evaluated taking into consideration any transfer and advanced standing credits earned during the break in enrollment and accepted by the University.

Advanced Standing Credit All forms of advanced standing credit such as advanced placement, transfer, validation, challenge, that are accepted by the University are considered as both attempted and earned in the calculation of PACE and maximum time frame.

Credit for Prior Learning: credit for demonstrated college-level equivalencies gained through learning experiences outside of the college classroom may be granted to individuals who submit evidence of learning equivalent to University level course objectives/learning outcomes. Credit for prior learning must be comparable in scope, content, academic rigor and student study time as courses offered in a lecture format. Individual academic programs may have additional requirements to determine eligibility of prior learning and/or life experience within the program of study.

CR Credit by Exam "Credit Satisfactory" - notes a course taken under the "credit/no credit" option in which a CS grade of "C" or higher is earned; counts in hours earned toward degree but not in GPA. "No credit" - notes a course taken under the "credit/no credit" option in which a passing NC grade is not earned; does not count toward hours earned toward degree and does not count in GPA NG No grade assigned; converts to F if not resolved by midpoint of the following semester TC Transfer credit-counts in hours earned toward degree but not in GPA Incomplete Grade A grade of "I-Incomplete" is a temporary grade which may be assigned at the instructor's discretion when illness, necessary absence, or other reasons beyond a student's control prevent completion of course requirements by the published last day of class.

If the dean renders a decision to readmit the student, that official transcript will then be forwarded to the Office of the Registrar and Academic Services for analysis/determination of transfer credit acceptable toward the intended program of study. Pre-permission to take courses elsewhere is valid only if the student continues in the same program, and if there have been no significant curricular changes mandated by relevant certification bodies in the interim that would affect the transfer credit. Transferring Credits from Other Institutions Once Matriculating at The University of Scranton Matriculating undergraduate students in good academic and disciplinary standing at The University of Scranton may transfer in a maximum of 10% of the total credits in their program. Undergraduate transfer students from another institution will be limited to a maximum of 10% of the total credits remaining in their program from the initial point of University of Scranton matriculation. Transfer credit will be awarded only upon receipt of an official transcript from the transfer institution. Transfer credit is recorded as a grade of "TC" on the student's transcript.

A Combined BS/MS student may register for a maximum of 15 total credit hours during any semester that he/she is registered for both graduate and undergraduate courses. NOTE: A student, who has earned credits elsewhere, including transfer of credit from other colleges and AP courses taken in high school, may be considered for an accelerated or combined program.

PSYC 363 - Behavior Modification 3 cr. (Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110, AP or Transfer Credit) Examines applications of social-learning principles in clinical, educational, and other applied settings.

PSYC 366 - Forensic and Legal Psychology 3 cr. (Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110, AP or Transfer Credit) This course occurs at the intersection of psychology and the criminal justice system and examines human behavior related to the legal process, including eyewitness memory, testimony, jury decision making, the insanity defense, and lie detection.

CR Credit by Exam CS “Credit Satisfactory” - notes a course taken under the “credit/no credit” option in which a grade of “C” or higher is earned; counts in hours earned toward degree but not in GPA. NC “No credit” - notes a course taken under the “credit/no credit” option in which a passing grade is not earned; does not count toward hours earned toward degree and does not count in GPA NG No grade assigned; converts to F if not resolved by midpoint of the following semester TC Transfer credit-counts in hours earned toward degree but not in GPA Incomplete Grade A grade of “I-Incomplete” is a temporary grade which may be assigned at the instructor’s discretion when illness, necessary absence, or other reasons beyond a student’s control prevent completion of course requirements by the published last day of class.

NOTE: A student, who has earned credits elsewhere, including transfer of credit from other colleges and AP courses taken in high school, may be considered for an accelerated or combined program.

Transfer credit is reviewed on an individual basis after the student is accepted. Advanced standing will be granted for previously completed courses from regionally accredited institutions when: they are equivalent or comparable to courses at the University; the student receives a grade of C or better; and the courses meet requirements for the degree program. If the student changes the major at a later date, a new review of transfer credits will be made at that time, and the student will be given a written evaluation clearly indicating how transfer credits apply to the new major. The primary avenue to seeking such credit is through CLEP examinations . In addition, an internal “portfolio” process and credit by exam may be available for certain courses; students wishing to have this learning assessed must document relevant experiences, as well as knowledge gained, for evaluation by faculty from the relevant academic departments. A maximum of 30 credits may be awarded for all extra-instructional learning (with the exception of AP) such as CLEP, portfolio evaluation and Scranton credit by exam.

Credit for Prior Learning : credit for demonstrated college-level equivalencies gained through learning experiences outside of the college classroom may be granted to individuals who submit evidence of learning equivalent to University level course objectives/learning outcomes. Credit for prior learning must be comparable in scope, content, academic rigor and student study time as courses offered in a lecture format. Individual academic programs may have additional requirements to determine eligibility of prior learning and/or life experience within the program of study. Transfer Credit and Articulation Agreements The University’s Transfer Credit policy and procedure outline requirements and practices regarding the standards, eligibility, and decision process for review and award of academic credit from other higher education institutions, and for determining eligibility for the awarding of credit for other experiences, including prior learning and military service.

3 cr. (Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in PSYC 110 , AP or Transfer Credit) Examines applications of social-learning principles in clinical, educational, and other applied settings.

If the dean renders a decision to readmit the student, that official transcript will then be forwarded to the Office of the Registrar and Academic Services for analysis/determination of transfer credit acceptable toward the intended program of study. Pre-permission to take courses elsewhere is valid only if the student continues in the same program, and if there have been no significant curricular changes mandated by relevant certification bodies in the interim that would affect the transfer credit.

When a student has a break in enrollment and is readmitted, satisfactory academic progress will be evaluated taking into consideration any transfer and advanced standing credits earned during the break in enrollment and accepted by the University.

Transfer credit is reviewed on an individual basis after the student is accepted. Advanced standing will be granted for previously completed courses from regionally accredited institutions when: they are equivalent or comparable in nature, content, method of instruction, level and rigor to courses at the University; the student receives a grade of C or better; and the courses meet requirements for the degree program. A grade of Pass or Satisfactory is not acceptable for transfer credit. If the student changes the major at a later date, a new review of transfer credits will be made at that time upon a student's request, and the student will be given a written evaluation clearly indicating how transfer credits apply to the new major. A standardized international credit evaluation, such as WES, is required in order to determine transfer credit equivalency(ies). Transfer credit is recorded as a grade of "TC" on the student's transcript.

Transferring Credits from Other Institutions Once Matriculating at The University of Scranton Matriculating undergraduate students in good academic and disciplinary standing at The University of Scranton may transfer in a maximum of 10% of the total credits in their program. Undergraduate transfer students from another institution will be limited to a maximum of 10% of the total credits remaining in their program from the initial point of University of Scranton matriculation. All students must complete at least 60 credits at The University of Scranton, including the last 30 credits of their program of study. University of Scranton undergraduate students who will have completed 60 credits prior to when the requested course(s) would be taken are permitted to take courses only at other four-year institutions accredited by an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Secretary of the United States Department of Education. Those who will not have completed 60 credits may be approved for courses at two-year or four-year institutions accredited by an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Secretary of the United States Department of Education. The course(s) to be transferred to The University must be comparable in nature, content, method of instruction, level and rigor to the equivalent course offered by The University. In evaluating courses for transfer equivalency, course content should be substantially similar such that the student is believed to be positioned to succeed in subsequent coursework. Equivalency need not be a complete match. For courses in a sequence, students need to demonstrate sufficient preparation to succeed in the next course in the sequence. Undergraduate students must secure advance permission of their dean (or the dean’s designee) to take courses at another institution. Permission may not be retroactively approved. Students may not take a course at another institution if they have failed the same course at The University of Scranton (exceptions to this policy may be made by the student’s dean; however, if the course is not repeated at The University, the original failing grade will remain in the student’s grade point average). Students may earn credit for a course only once, regardless of where the course was completed, with the exception of some special topics courses, if approved. Grades below C (2.00 in a 4.00 grading system) received elsewhere are not transferable to The University of Scranton; no grades from other institutions are computed into the student’s grade point average, with the exception of those taken through the University of Scranton/Marywood University cross-registration agreement. Transfer credit will be awarded only upon receipt of an official transcript from the transfer institution. Transfer credit is recorded as a grade of “TC” on the student’s transcript. Official transcripts must be sent to the Office of Registrar for review and processing