Policies

International Baccalaureate Program— King recognizes the IB diploma and King will grant a maximum of eight (8) hours of credit for scores of 5, 6, and 7 on each of the IB Higher Level examinations.

A student who has attempted 13 or more semester hours of college coursework after the completion of high school is considered a transfer student. ADVANCED STANDING The institution encourages well-prepared students to move ahead in their academic programs at a rate commensurate with their aptitude and previous academic experience. Accordingly, a number of programs are available which permit qualified applicants to seek advanced standing or to receive college credit following a satisfactory performance by examination. For information regarding College Level Examination Program (CLEP) of the College Entrance Examination Board, testing, and other Prior Learning Assessment, please reference the Prior Learning Assessment policy within the Academic Polices section of the catalog.

8. Copy of Passport APPLYING AS A TRANSFER STUDENT Admission Requirements Transfer candidates for admission to undergraduate degree programs must submit these documents: 1. A completed application form 2. Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended 3. An official high school transcript or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET) • Applicants who have completed an associates degree or who have earned a minimum of 60 semester (72 quarter) credit hours acceptable for full credit toward a bachelors degree are not required to submit a high school transcript. Evaluation of Prior Coursework and Previously Earned Degrees from Another Institution All transfer coursework is evaluated using the following criteria: • The educational quality of the coursework • The age of the coursework • The comparability of the nature, content, and level of the courses presented to King University courses • The appropriateness and applicability of the coursework to the programs at King University • The intent of the coursework, i.e. whether it is designed for transfer Only grades of C- or higher will qualify a course as transfer credit. The Transfer Credit Acceptance policy explains how previous courses above the level of general education courses may be submitted for review. Applicants should also refer to the Transfer Credit Acceptance policy for information related to the recognition of a previously earned degree and waiving of the General Education requirements.

Courses being transferred must have been assigned a grade of B or higher and must have covered content which is required for a particular core course or specialty program concentration. To request transfer credit, the student must obtain the Authorization for Acceptance of Prior Graduate/Doctoral Work form from the Office of Registration and Records.

A maximum of six (6) semester credit hours may be transferred in. To be considered for transfer credit, a course must have been taken for doctoral credit and must carry a grade of B or better. Courses considered for transfer credit must be from an accredited college or university program. To request transfer credit, the student must obtain the Authorization for Acceptance of Prior Graduate/ Doctoral Work form from the Office of Registration and Records. 2. Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended 3. An official high school transcript or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET) • Applicants who have completed an associates degree or who have earned a minimum of 60 semester (72 quarter) credit hours acceptable for full credit toward a bachelors degree are not required to submit a high school transcript.

2. Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended 3. An official high school transcript or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET) • Applicants who have completed an associates degree or who have earned a minimum of 60 semester (72 quarter) credit hours acceptable for full credit toward a bachelors degree are not required to submit a high school transcript. Students may receive transfer credit for courses that correspond or are equivalent to courses taught at King.

• No more than one-third of the total credits for any undergraduate certificate may be earned through credit by examination, prior-learning credit, internships, or transfer credit from other schools, under current policies for such credit. of credit can be earned through transfer credit for graduate coursework at another institution.

Students must have completed, be currently enrolled in, or have transferred credit to King University for the requested course substitution to be approved.

PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT (PLA) Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is a term used to describe the evaluation of college level learning for college credit that is gained outside a traditional academic environment. King University employs prior learning assessment aligned with institutional mission, academic integrity, and student educational attainment and success. Types of Prior Learning Assessment 1. Credit by Examination a. Advanced Placement—Course credit for successful completion of Advanced Placement examinations administered by the College Entrance Examination Board to high school students will be granted to students presenting Advanced Placement examination grades of four (4) or higher. CLEP credit will be identified as transfer credit from the College Level Exam Program.

TRANSFER CREDIT ACCEPTANCE King University accepts applicable qualifying transfer credit from regionally accredited colleges and universities. Students wishing to request transfer of credit from a non-regionally accredited institution or credit for courses in major programs should submit a Petition for Acceptance of Transfer Credit to the Office of Registration and Records.

The Registrar will send the Petition to the appropriate School(s) for faculty review and evaluation of the requested transfer credit. Decisions regarding the awarding of credit will be returned to the Registrar, and any transfer credit granted will be entered into the student’s record. Students wishing to request the transfer of credits designated as “not designed for transfer” from a regionally accredited community college may be required to submit a Petition for Acceptance of Transfer Credit after a review of the transcript by the Registrar. All transfer coursework is evaluated based on the educational quality of the coursework; the comparability of the nature, content, and level to King University coursework; and the appropriateness and applicability of the coursework to programs at King University. Only grades of C- or better will qualify a course as transfer credit. The degree must include at least one course in each of the categories below that are eligible for transfer: • Humanities/Fine Arts • Social/Behavioral Sciences • Natural Science/Mathematics Courses designated as Common Experience are courses that must be completed at King University and cannot be satisfied with transferred credit. However, the right to accept or reject transfer of credits or to recognize academic degrees earned at King University lies entirely with the receiving institutions.

After an approved transfer credit review by King of their engineering-related courses from the University of Tennessee, students will be recommended for conferral of a B.S.

Because of the nature of information technology as a discipline, courses older than five years will not be accepted for transfer credit.

LPN Advanced Placement See Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) policy under the Academic Policies section of this catalog.

Transfer Credit Students wishing to transfer a nursing course(s) completed at another college or university, as a substitute for a King University required course, must provide a course syllabus to be evaluated by the nursing faculty for equivalence in theoretical and clinical content. Residency Requirements If students transfer fewer than 76 semester hours, additional courses will be required to complete 124 total semester hours to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Please see Prior Learning Assessment Policy located in the Academic Policies section of this catalog.

Psychology courses older than 10 years will need to be petitioned for transfer credit towards degree requirements.

Transfer Credit Up to six graduate credits with a grade of B or higher from regionally accredited colleges or universities may be accepted in transfer toward meeting the requirements of the program.

Transfer Credit Up to six graduate credits with a grade of B or higher from regionally accredited colleges or universities may be accepted in transfer toward meeting the elective requirements of the program.

Transfer Credit Requests Upon acceptance to the MSW program, a student wishing to transfer courses from other institutions for credit may request that completed master-level course work be considered for transfer. A maximum of six (6) semester credit hours may be transferred in. To be considered for transfer credit, a course must have been taken for master-level credit and must carry a grade of B or better. Courses considered for transfer credit must be from a CSWE-accredited college or university program. Credit for internship/field/practicum courses and courses graded as pass/fail are not eligible for transfer. College Level Exam Program (CLEP), life experience, and other similar types of Prior Learning Assessment will not be considered for transfer. To request transfer credit, the student must submit a Petition for Transfer Credit through their student portal. When authorization of acceptance is given, the Office of Registration and Records will be notified so that the transfer credit can be applied accordingly. Advanced Standing Students Students who have earned a BSW degree from a CSWE-accredited institution, preferably within the last five years, and who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship in social work courses and excellence in the field may apply for advanced standing. Special admission procedures and standards apply to advanced standing applicants.

Credit for this course is awarded to students who successfully complete the Elizabethton High School Senior Capstone Course (G25H24), or equivalent, per the Prior Learning Assessment policy.

3 s Prerequisite: SOWK 5005 and 5009 or Advanced Standing SOWK 5015 Advanced Practice Field I. This course provides for supervised social work practice emphasizing the application of recognized clinical interventions as a secondary if not primary intervention modality. In order to promote the real time integration of knowledge and skills, students are required to take SOWK 5015 concurrently with SOWK 5013 Practice with Individuals ....................................... Prerequisite: SOWK 5006 and 5007 or Advanced Standing SOWK 5018 Advanced Practice Field II. This course provides for supervised social work practice emphasizing the application of recognized clinical ... 3 s.h.