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Transfer credits used to satisfy Northeast State’s degree requirements will not be averaged with the student’s grade point average at Northeast State to calculate the graduation average. Unless otherwise provided for in an individual program, no minimum score or level of achievement is required for graduation. Degrees will be awarded only if an Associates degree was not obtained before the student transferred from Northeast State. Additional degrees and/or concentrations will not be awarded to Reverse Transfer students. A maximum of four pathways can be declared for any combination of degrees and major emphasis or concentration areas. Time Limits on Credits and Degree Completion Individual departments may limit the application of certain coursework and transfer credits toward degree requirements, based on the number of years that have passed since the courses and credits were earned. For instance, the Computer and Information Science department does not apply coursework or accept transfer credits in CITC or CISP disciplines that are more than five years old toward their degree requirements. Students should consult with their major program departments to determine if any of their coursework or transfer credits are subject to time limitations for application toward their degree requirements.

Transfer Students - Degree-seeking students who have attended another college or university are considered transfer students. If transfer credit for a particular course is not granted, the student may appeal this decision by filing a “ Petition to Evaluate Transfer Work ” in the Office of Admissions and Records. Course equivalency credit may be awarded only after review and approval by the appropriate academic dean and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

To assist students with their transition to college studies at Northeast State, the Office of Admissions and Records provides important services that include, but are not limited to, processing applications for admission, evaluating high school and college transcripts for transfer credit, granting permission for international students to study at the College, and certifying graduation. Transfer Credit Northeast State accepts transfer credit from all U.S. Course equivalency credit may be awarded only after review and approval by the appropriate academic dean and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

An applicant desiring to pursue the associate of applied science degree in nursing must: Complete all forms on the online Nursing Application including the following: For applicants who have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours of college coursework required for the associate of applied science degree nursing program include an official, electronic Northeast State transcript showing any college or transfer credit coursework that has been completed at institutions other than Northeast State with the nursing application.

Transfer credit will be awarded within a specific category only. If transfer credit for a particular course or program requirement is not granted, the student may appeal this decision by contacting the academic dean. Course equivalency credit may be awarded only after review and approval by the appropriate academic dean and Vice President for Academic Affairs. If credit is granted for a course with a grade of “D”, any specific requirements for the grade of “C” by the receiving institution will be enforced, except as provided with the calculation of grade point averages (GPAs) for courses transferred and related applications. If a student is following a Tennessee Transfer Pathway, all courses within the curriculum of that pathway completed by the student before transfer shall be accepted by the university and applied to the general education requirement or area of emphasis requirement as listed in that Tennessee Transfer Pathway.

Advanced standing is allowed for the following courses at the time of this publication: Nontraditional credit is available only to enrolled, degree/certificate-seeking students. CLEP Examinations with Northeast State Course Equivalencies CLEP Examination Score Accepted Credit Granted Equivalent Course American Government 50 3 POLS 1030 American Literature 50 6 ENGL 2110 , 2120 Analyzing & Interpreting Literature 50 6 TBRL 9990 (Credit for Literature Requirement) Biology 50 8 BIOL 1110 & 1120 Calculus 50 4 MATH 1910 Chemistry 50 8 CHEM 1110 , 1120 College Algebra 50 3 MATH 1130 College Composition (also Freshman) 50 6 ENGL 1010 , 1020 College Composition Modular 50 3 ENGL 1010 College Mathematics 50 3 MATH 1010 English Literature 50 6 ENGL 2210 , 2220 Financial Accounting 50 3 ACCT 1010 French Language, level I 50 6 FREN 1010 , 1020 French Language, level II 59 12 FREN 1010 , 1020 , 2010 , 2020 German Language, level I 50 6 GERM 1010, 1020 German Language, level II 60 12 GERM 1010, 1020, 2010, 2020 History of the United States I 50 3 HIST 2010 History of the United States II 50 3 HIST 2020 Human Growth and Development 50 3 PSYC 2130 Humanities 50 3/6 HUM 1010 , 1020 Information Systems & Computer Applications 50 3 INFS 1010 Introduction to Educational Psychology 50 3 EDUC 2210 Introductory Business Law 50 3 BUSN 2370 Introductory Psychology 50 3 PSYC 1030 Introductory Sociology 50 3 SOCI 1010 Natural Sciences 50 8 BIOL 1010 , PHYS 1030 Precalculus 50 3 MATH 1710 Principles of Macroeconomics 50 3 ECON 2100 Principles of Management 50 3 Elective Principles of Marketing 50 3 BUSN 2380 Principles of Microeconomics 50 3 ECON 2200 Social Sciences & History 50 6 Elective, HIST 2320 Spanish Language, level I 50 6 SPAN 1010 , 1020 Spanish Language, level II 63 12 SPAN 1010 , 1020 , 2010 , 2020 Western Civilization I 50 3 HIST 2310 Western Civilization II 50 3 HIST 2320 Credit by Examination

Continuing education courses may be considered for prior learning assessment (PLA).

Credit by Examination - Under certain conditions a student may be awarded credit by taking departmental proficiency examinations and/or standardized tests in a particular subject area. Applications for credit by examination should be completed at least two weeks prior to the test administration. All credit by examination requests must be approved by the appropriate academic dean. Grades less than “C” are not considered passing and no credit will be awarded. The nonrefundable cost for the examination is a $25 flat fee. Credit for Evaluation of Professional Credentials

Transfer course equivalencies will not be awarded if the credit was completed outside the United States. Students seeking transfer credit for coursework must submit a course-by-course credential evaluation from a NACES member agency for review by Academic Affairs. Northeast State does not award transfer credit for U.S.

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) - PLA is a term used to describe learning gained outside a traditional academic environment. Put another way, it is learning and knowledge students acquire while living their lives, such as by working, participating in employer training programs, serving in the military, studying independently, volunteering or doing community service, and studying open-source courseware. In short, PLA is the evaluation and assessment of an individual’s life learning for college credit, certification, or advanced standing toward further education or training. PLA is not confined to portfolio assessment*, which is simply one type of PLA (as are CLEP tests, ACE evaluations, challenge exams, etc.). Additional information can be found under TBR Policy 2:01:00:04 Awarding of Credits Earned Through Extra-Institutional Learning to Community Colleges and Universities and in the Prior Learning Assessment Procedure Manual . TBR Community Colleges will award/transfer PLA credit for AP scores into the suggested course or the equivalent course at their institutions. There may be variations in the course number and/or course title. Community Colleges should award the PLA credit for a course other than the suggested course when it is in the best interests of the student.

BIOL 2020 - ♦Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4 NRSG 1340 - Mental Health Nursing Credits: 3 NRSG 1600 - Transition to Professional Nursing Credits: 6 * *After successfully completing NRSG 1600 - Transition to Professional Nursing , Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) will be awarded for NRSG 1710 - Fundamentals of Nursing (7 credit hours) reflecting the same grade received in NRSG 1600 - Transition to Professional Nursing .