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● Recognition of Prior Learning – Candidates’ professional experiences are evaluated and counted toward program requirements, honoring the expertise they already bring.

These students are given advanced standing status and are required to only complete the last 2 years (or 3 years based on a standard skills assessment) of the regular Dentistry program in order to receive a Doctor of Dental Science (DDS) degree in the United States.

2025 - ERS Committee - Information Items Appendix A- Non-degree Credential Definitions 1) Quality Non-degree Credential (QNDC): means a credential, other than a degree or a diploma, the receipt of which indicates satisfactory completion of a workforce training program that: 6.6 (A) Has a defined curriculum, objectives, and results in the awarding of a credential upon successful completion; (B) Culminates in an industry certification, but does not include participation in, or completion of, a program of professional development, continuing education, exam preparation, or similar objectives; (C) May be articulated to other quality non-degree credentials, postsecondary degrees, or diploma programs; (D) Qualifies an individual for an in-demand occupation; and (E) Is not eligible for federal Title IV funding; ~ Tenn. In all cases, the academic rigor of non-degree credentials matches the quality of other institutional credentials, regardless of whether academic credit is awarded for instruction provided by the institution, awarded for external credit (i.e., by transfer of credit from another institution), or awarded for credit through a collaborative academic arrangement.

Course designs, delivery modalities, and assessment strategies, including in-depth credit for prior learning methods, are utilized.

Students who have matriculated through the UTK Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture program and have taken specified architectural prerequisites while pursuing their undergraduate degree may apply for advanced standing in the M.ARCH program.

To apply, students must submit the following: 1. Official Transcripts: Submit official transcripts from each college or university attended (even those from whom transfer credits were earned) to UTC’s Graduate School.

No grade below a B will be accepted for transfer credit.

Students are encouraged to complete a Transfer Credit Request form with the Registrar’s Office to ensure that these courses will transfer back to UTS and count toward the student’s degree if readmitted.

2022 - ERS Appendix - B. Campus Information 2.4 Credit for Prior Learning/Experiential Credit Credit for prior learning includes any mechanism in which a currently enrolled UTS student may be granted college-level credit in non-credit or experiential settings. Students seeking credit for prior learning experience should direct initial inquiries to the Provost, who will confer with appropriate faculty to determine if the student has met requirements necessary to apply for review for prior experience credit. If approved, the student must complete an Application for Credit for Prior Learning and meet with the designated faculty to determine the method to be followed in seeking the credit. Course credit earned for prior learning experience will be recorded on the student’s transcript with the grade of “P.” Students may not seek prior learning experience credits for courses that they have previously enrolled in and dropped, or for courses that they have failed. Credit will be awarded in the various subject areas as follows: AP Exam AP Score Hours Credit Course Equivalency American History 4 or higher 6 HIS 201, 202 Art History 3 or higher 3 ART 121 Art 2D Design 3 or higher 3 ART 111 Biology 4 or higher 8 BIO 111, 112 Calculus AB 4 or higher 4 MAT 142 Calculus BC 4 or higher 4 MAT 241 28

A fee of $100 per credit hour applies if a challenge exam is successful (see Credit for Prior Learning (p. 5)). (See Credit for Prior Learning (p. 5).) Credit for Educational Experiences in the Armed Forces All veterans must submit a copy of the D.D. Additional credit for training in formal service schools will be granted on the basis of recommendations in “A Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services” or the recommendations of the Commission on Accreditation of Service Experiences, as it is equivalent to a specific University of Tennessee Southern courses.

UT Health Science Center: AA106-H Credit for Prior Learning Policy Version 2 Publication Date: 01/31/2025 Parameters for Awarding Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) “Any credits awarded for prior learning must be in compliance with the Standards of the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC Standard 10.8) and policies and guidelines of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and the University of Tennessee.” 1 PROCEDURE4: A student who meets the following conditions may seek credit for prior learning by following the UTHSC procedure for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA): • The student must have been admitted to one of the UTHSC academic programs. A student may apply for no more than 18 credit hours through portfolio assessment of prior learning experiences. Students seeking credit for prior learning must submit the portfolio assessment of prior learning by the dates provided by the colleges. Development of the Portfolio Credit for prior learning must be evaluated based on what the individual has learned and not simply as work experience. The following outline for creating a portfolio for evaluation of credit for prior learning should be followed by a student seeking credit for prior learning. a. Course Name b. Course Description c. Course Learning Objectives IV. Academic Honesty Statement V. Current Resume VI. Specific Prior Learning Narrative (2-4 pages) Page 2 of 4

Office: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Effective Date: 10/12/2015 REQUIREMENTS POLICY Approval Body: CASA Category: Academic Last Review: 12/07/2021 Next Review: 12/07/2024 Contact: Senior Associate Vice Chancellor, Academic and Faculty Affairs  901.448.1290  afsa@uthsc.edu Credit for Prior Learning Policy The Tennessee Higher Education Commission published the Articulation and Transfer in Tennessee Higher Education Annual Report, 2014-15 Academic Year on October 1, 2015. Related In 2012, the Tennessee Prior Learning Assessment Task Force published a report titled, Recommended Policies & Standards in Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Policy and Practice for Tennessee Public Colleges and Information: Universities. POLICY RATIONALE AND EXPLANATION General Education Requirements All baccalaureate degrees offered require a minimum of 120 credit hours of which at least 25 percent (30 credit hours) must meet designated general education requirements and must be completed at regionally accredited institutions of higher education and accepted as transfer credit by the UTHSC. All transfer credit hours must be designated as transferrable credits by the institution originally awarding the credit and thus of college-level quality in terms of knowledge acquisition and rigor. Under certain conditions, a program may seek to accept courses that are considered non-transferrable if it can be demonstrated that the content and learning outcomes are not focused on basic skills. Furthermore, the UTHSC reserves the right to not accept requested transfer credit based on the level or scope of a particular course based on a review of the course syllabus.

UT Health Science Center: AA109-H General Education Requirements Policy Version 2 Publication Date: 02/03/2025 3 For more information, see Recommended Standards in Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Policy and Practice for Tennessee Public Colleges and Universities. In addition to the 30 general education credit hours, transfer students are required to complete college-level elective semester credit hours for a minimum of 60 transfer credit hours toward baccalaureate degree.

Office: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS No./Title: AA110-GRADING POLICY Effective Date: 03/01/2016 Approval Body: CASA Category: Academic Last Review: 12/07/2021 Next Review: 12/07/2024 Contact: Senior Associate Vice  901.448.1290  afsa@uthsc.edu Chancellor, Academic and Faculty Affairs Repeat Course Policy FERPA Annual Notice Awarding of Degrees Leave of Absence-Withdrawal Policy Related Policies: Refund Policy Transfer Credit Policy Course Add/Drop Policy Satisfactory Academic Progress POLICY Grades include the score(s) assigned in evaluating the proficiency, value, and quality of a student’s experiential, clinical, and academic course performance.

Transfer credits are not factored into the grade point average.

UT Health Science Center: AA115-H Credit By Examination Policy Version 2 Publication Date: 07/23/2024 No./Title: AA115 – CREDIT BY EXAMINATION Resp. Office: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Effective Date: 08/01/2017 POLICY Approval Body: CASA Category: Academic Last Review: 08/04/2020 Next Review: 08/04/2026 Contact: Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for  901.448.4930  afsa@uthsc.edu Academic and Faculty Affairs Related Policies: Transfer Credit Policy POLICY The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) provides students with opportunities to demonstrate college and university-level learning through Credit by Exam (CBE). Credit earned by examination is considered transfer credit. The total amount of transfer credit accepted toward the degree cannot exceed the maximum total of 9 hours at the graduate level or 25% of the undergraduate Program of Study at the undergraduate level. Credit by Examination is not computed in the grade point average (GPA).

UT Health Science Center: AA118-H Transfer Credit Policy – Student Procedure Resp. Office: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS No./Title: AA118 – TRANSFER CREDIT POLICY Effective Date: 05/15/2012 Approval Body: CASA Category: Students Last Review: 10/5/2021 Next Review: 10/05/2024 Contact: MaryAnn Clark, Associate Vice  901.448.4930  aaffairs@uthsc.edu Chancellor Academic Affairs These policies conform to the principles set forth in the Joint Statement on the Transfer and Award of Credit-available at Related http://www.acenet.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/ProgramsServices/CLLL/Joint.htm. POLICY The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) awards transfer credits based on defined and published policies for evaluating, awarding, and accepting credits from another academic institution and/or based on established practices for recognizing relevant prior life experiences. In addition, and as appropriate, UTHSC accepts credits for other types of learning gained outside the traditional academic environment in accordance with the guidelines and standards adopted August 7, 2012, by the Statewide Prior Learning Assessment Task Force in a report titled “Recommended Standards in Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Policy and Practice for Tennessee Public Colleges and Universities.” Each college, as well as the UTHSC Admissions Office, provides information regarding coursework that is accepted for transfer credit. Most of the programs at UTHSC are at the post- baccalaureate level and the number of credits that can be transferred at the graduate level is limited. In general, options for admission with advanced standing into postgraduate professional programs are limited and dependent on the availability of positions in the class. These programs generally AA118 – Transfer Credit Policy PAGE 1

Students who transfer from a public institution in Tennessee, whether UT or Tennessee Board of Regents, and who have completed the general education requirements at that institution, will be considered to have completed the general education requirements at UTHSC. Transfer credits toward a bachelor’s degree are granted only for courses in which a grade of "C" or better was earned. For graduate degrees, transfer credits may only be granted for courses in which a grade of “B” or better was earned. In addition, transfer credits are only awarded for coursework that is at the appropriate level for the program. Students may submit a written appeal of the evaluation of their transfer credits to the Office of the Registrar. This individual attention guarantees that scrutiny is applied to each proposal for credit by the appropriate discipline or office. Thus, transfer credits as well as credits for relevant life experiences are held to high standards and are ensured to be of a quality comparable to the UTHSC coursework they seek to replace. Transcript Policy & Evaluation of Transfer Credit Transcripts from another institution must be official. Transcripts of college coursework AA118 – Transfer Credit Policy PAGE 2

UT Health Science Center: AA118-H Transfer Credit Policy - Student Procedure Version 2 Publication Date: 02/03/2025 Resp. Office: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS No./Title: AA118 – TRANSFER CREDIT POLICY Effective Date: 05/15/2012 Approval Body: CASA Category: Students Last Review: 10/5/2021 Next Review: 10/05/2024 Contact: Senior Associate Vice Chancellor,  901.448.1290  afsa@uthsc.edu Academic and Faculty Affairs These policies conform to the principles set forth in the Joint Statement on the Transfer and Award of Credit-available at Related http://www.acenet.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/ProgramsServices/CLLL/Joint.htm. POLICY The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) awards transfer credits based on defined and published policies for evaluating, awarding, and accepting credits from another academic institution and/or based on established practices for recognizing relevant prior life experiences. In addition, and as appropriate, UTHSC accepts credits for other types of learning gained outside the traditional academic environment in accordance with the guidelines and standards adopted August 7, 2012, by the Statewide Prior Learning Assessment Task Force in a report titled “Recommended Standards in Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Policy and Practice for Tennessee Public Colleges and Universities.” Each college, as well as the UTHSC Admissions Office, provides information regarding coursework that is accepted for transfer credit. Most of the programs at UTHSC are at the post- baccalaureate level and the number of credits that can be transferred at the graduate level is limited. In general, options for admission with advanced standing into postgraduate professional programs are limited and dependent on the availability of positions in the class.

UT Health Science Center: AA118-H Transfer Credit Policy - Student Procedure Version 2 Publication Date: 02/03/2025 Undergraduate programs in the health professions are generally two-year programs, equivalent to the third and fourth year of an undergraduate degree program. Students who transfer from a public institution in Tennessee, whether UT or Tennessee Board of Regents, and who have completed the general education requirements at that institution, will be considered to have completed the general education requirements at UTHSC. Transfer credits toward a bachelor’s degree are granted only for courses in which a grade of "C" or better was earned. For graduate degrees, transfer credits may only be granted for courses in which a grade of “B” or better was earned. In addition, transfer credits are only awarded for coursework that is at the appropriate level for the program. Students may submit a written appeal of the evaluation of their transfer credits to the Office of the Registrar. This individual attention guarantees that scrutiny is applied to each proposal for credit by the appropriate discipline or office. Thus, transfer credits as well as credits for relevant life experiences are held to high standards and are ensured to be of a quality comparable to the UTHSC coursework they seek to replace. Transcript Policy & Evaluation of Transfer Credit Transcripts from another institution must be official.

Office: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Request Approval Body: College Council Effective Date: March 2019 Catego ry: Student Last Review: July 2023 Next Review: July 2025 Contact: Neale R. Chumbler, Executive Dean for Academic, Faculty and Student Affairs  901.448.3574  nchumbl1@uthsc.edu Related Policies: Introduction The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) awards transfer credits based on defined and published policies for evaluating, awarding, and accepting credits from another academic institution and/or based on established practices for recognizing relevant prior life experiences.

System-wide Policy: GE0007 - Awarding Credit for Prior Learning Version: 1 Effective Date: 08/10/2026 SECTION 1. Policy Statement I. Introduction A. The University’s primary education delivery occurs via traditional academic methods; however, UT universities recognize that many current and prospective students can demonstrate college-level knowledge and competencies acquired outside of the traditional university setting. B. In recognition of the value of non-traditional learning methods, the University maintains a Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) policy, also known as Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), to evaluate a student’s body of knowledge on a given subject, where the student has learned the material outside of a traditional university setting.

System-wide Policy: GE0007 - Awarding Credit for Prior Learning Version: 1 Effective Date: 08/10/2026 have their experiences and credentials evaluated by a faculty member or other subject matter expert to determine if CPL may be granted. B. Campuses in the UT System must adopt these practices to ensure standardization of CPL evaluation methods: 1. The standards for evaluating and awarding CPL must be uniform within campuses and consistent across the system, regardless of where the prior learning took place and independent of the learning modality by which it was acquired. 5. The faculty or designated subject matter experts, or both, who conduct prior learning assessment must be appropriately credentialed and have adequate resources and training to conduct those assessments. 7. Portfolio assessment and evaluation must be a focused, efficient process that validates prior learning in a way that is more meaningful and less burdensome than retaking coursework.

System-wide Policy: GE0007 - Awarding Credit for Prior Learning Version: 1 Effective Date: 08/10/2026 from the Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS), Community College of Air Force (CCAF), and the Coast Guard Institute (CGI).

Special Education Certification Mentor teachers do not receive direct compensation for MSU also piloted a special education apprenticeship their role, but they can take coursework toward a higher model that leverages a university policy that awards prior education teaching certificate—if they teach the prior learning credit.

AA106-H Credit for Prior Learning Policy No./Title: AA106 – CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING POLICY Resp. Office: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Approval Body: CASA Effective Date: 10/12/2015 Category: Academic Last Review: 10/05/2021 Next Review: 10/05/2024 Contact: Senior Associate Vice Chancellor, Academic and Faculty Affairs  901.448.1290  afsa@uthsc.edu Related Policies & Information: In 2012, the Tennessee Prior Learning Assessment Task Force published a report, titled, Recommended Standards in Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Policy and Practice for Tennessee Public Colleges and Universities. Available at: Recommended Standards in Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Policy and Practice for Tennessee Public Colleges and Universities POLICY The UTHSC provides students with opportunities to demonstrate college and university-level learning gained in non-credit or experiential settings. The institution has established practices for evaluating and granting academic credit for such learning.* POLICY RATIONALE AND EXPLANATION Value Statement “The public colleges and universities of Tennessee value the diversity of their students. This diversity includes the unique experiences, interests and intellectual pursuits that lead to the acquisition of knowledge that may be at the college level. College-level learning is the same whether acquired in the traditional college classroom or through non-collegiate sources. This equivalency is validated by academically sound and rigorous prior learning assessment.”** UTHSC accepts credits for learning gained outside the traditional academic environment in accordance with the guidelines and recommended standards for Tennessee Public Universities* pending the review and approval of the request. Where appropriate, UTHSC accepts armed services course credits using the guidelines developed by ACE*** (American Council on Education) to satisfy general education and elective requirements. *This policy does not apply to students in the College of Pharmacy at this time due to accreditation standards. **Source: Recommended Standards in Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Policy and Practice for Tennessee Public Colleges and Universities. ***The Military Guide may be found at The ACE Military Guide Parameters for Awarding Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) “Any credits awarded for prior learning must be in compliance with the Standards of the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC Standard 10.8) and policies and guidelines of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and the University of Tennessee.”* PROCEDURE:**** A student who meets the following conditions may seek credit for prior learning by following the UTHSC procedure for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA): The student must have been admitted to one of the UTHSC academic programs. The student must consult with an advisor about the possibility and advisability of seeking credit for PLA. The student may only seek PLA for courses directly applicable to the curriculum requirements of the declared academic program. A student may apply for no more than 18 credit hours through portfolio assessment of prior learning experiences. Students seeking credit for prior learning must submit the portfolio assessment of prior learning by the dates provided by the colleges. The PLA process is self-paced and should include interaction with a college-based portfolio development expert and, when appropriate, with the college-based portfolio assessor. Development of the Portfolio Credit for prior learning must be evaluated based on what the individual has learned and not simply as work experience. The following outline for creating a portfolio for evaluation of credit for prior learning should be followed by a student seeking credit for prior learning. Cover Page Table of Contents Course Specific Information For students seeking credit for electives, the information provided would be based on catalog listing at the home institution. For students seeking credit for major courses, the information provided would be taken from the UTHSC Catalog. Course Name Course Description Course Learning Objectives Academic Honesty Statement Current Resume Specific Prior Learning Narrative (2-4 pages) The student should provide details about the learning environment as well as overall objectives for any educational activities associated with work in a health profession. For example, if a specialty certification was awarded, what knowledge, skills andattitudes were required to receive this credential. The student may have completed continuing education programs or other professional development experiences. If so, these should be detailed in the narrative. Documentation that demonstrates learning This may include documents detailing specialty certification, professional development or continuing education. Document 1 Document 2 Document 3 Document, etc. ****Students admitted to the online MLT to MLSBS must have completed the MLT degree as a requirement for admission to the baccalaureate program. Additionally, these students must have completed 30 credits of general education. Assessment of the Portfolio Faculty assessors must be a full-time program director or designee in the academic program where the student was admitted. These assessors must have demonstrated expertise in portfolio evaluation. The rubric for assessing prior learning must include these elements: Identification of critical learning events experienced by the student; Breadth and depth of new knowledge and skills(s) acquired; The relationship of new knowledge and skill(s) with appropriate theory/concepts associated with academic discipline and degree program; The application of new knowledge and skill(s); Critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills; and, Supportive documentation. Assessor Training and Requirements Faculty members who assess the portfolio should have subject matter expertise as well as pedagogical expertise. Process for Institutional Acceptance of Credit All credits awarded for prior learning must be submitted to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs using the Request for Institutional Acceptance of Academic Credit for Prior Learning form. Once reviewed, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs will submit the form to the Registrar. The registrar will enter the credit into the student’s academic record using standard notations for the transcript. Appeals Process Students may appeal decisions regarding credits for prior learning to the Academic Dean of the College. Should the Academic Dean uphold the decision of the assessor, the student may appeal to the Dean. A final appeal may be made to the Vice Chancellor for Academic, Faculty and Student Affairs. APPROVAL HISTORY Effective: October 12, 2015 Approved: October 6, 2015, Committee on Academic and Student Affairs (CASA) Approved: October 12, 2015, Chancellor Revised: January 15, 2019, CASA Approved: January 15, 2019, Chancellor Reviewed: October 5, 2021, CASA Approved: 10-11-2021, Chief Academic Officer

Office: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Approval Body: CASA Effective Date: 10/12/2015 Category: Academic Last Review: 12/07/2021 Next Review: 12/07/2024 Contact: Senior Associate Vice Chancellor, Academic and Faculty Affairs  901.448.1290  afsa@uthsc.edu Related Policies & Information: Credit for Prior Learning Policy The Tennessee Higher Education Commission published the Articulation and Transfer in Tennessee Higher Education Annual Report, 2014-15 Academic Year on October 1, 2015. In 2012, the Tennessee Prior Learning Assessment Task Force published a report titled, Recommended Standards in Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Policy and Practice for Tennessee Public Colleges and Universities. Available at: Recommended Standards in Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Policy and Practice for Tennessee Public Colleges and Universities POLICY All baccalaureate degrees conferred by the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) require a minimum of 120 credit hours of which a minimum of 25% (30 credit hours) must meet general education requirements per standards set forth by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC), and the University of Tennessee. POLICY RATIONALE AND EXPLANATION General Education Requirements All baccalaureate degrees offered require a minimum of 120 credit hours of which at least 25 percent (30 credit hours) must meet designated general education requirements and must be completed at regionally accredited institutions of higher education and accepted as transfer credit by the UTHSC. All transfer credit hours must be designated as transferrable credits by the institution originally awarding the credit and thus of college-level quality in terms of knowledge acquisition and rigor. Under certain conditions, a program may seek to accept courses that are considered non-transferrable if it can be demonstrated that the content and learning outcomes are not focused on basic skills. Furthermore, the UTHSC reserves the right to not accept requested transfer credit based on the level or scope of a particular course based on a review of the course syllabus. Applied Science courses may not be used to satisfy general education credit or the transfer credit requirements for the baccalaureate degree. In addition to the 30 general education credit hours, transfer students are required to complete college-level elective semester credit hours for a minimum of 60 transfer credit hours toward baccalaureate degree. The UTHSC Office of Admissions procedures and processes for transfer student admissions and course review are outlined in the Transfer Credit Review Procedure – AA118 Transfer Credit Policy. ** The Military Guide may be found at The ACE Military Guide *** For more information, see Recommended Standards in Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Policy and Practice for Tennessee Public Colleges and Universities.

Office: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Approval Body: CASA Effective Date: 03/01/2016 Category: Academic Last Review: 12/07/2021 Next Review: 12/07/2024 Contact: Senior Associate Vice Chancellor, Academic and Faculty Affairs  901.448.1290  afsa@uthsc.edu Related Policies: Repeat Course Policy Awarding of Degrees Refund Policy Course Add/Drop Policy FERPA Annual Notice Leave of Absence-Withdrawal Policy Transfer Credit Policy Satisfactory Academic Progress POLICY Grades include the score(s) assigned in evaluating the proficiency, value, and quality of a student’s experiential, clinical, and academic course performance. Transfer credits are not factored into the grade point average.

AA115-H Credit by Examination Policy – Academic Affairs No./Title: AA115 – CREDIT BY EXAMINATION POLICY Resp. Office: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Approval Body: CASA Effective Date: 08/01/2017 Category: Academic Last Review: 08/04/2020 Next Review: 08/04/2026 Contact: Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic and Faculty Affairs  901.448.4930  afsa@uthsc.edu Related Policies: Transfer Credit Policy POLICY The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) provides students with opportunities to demonstrate college and university-level learning through Credit by Exam (CBE). RATIONALE AND EXPLANATION The UTHSC offers comprehensive examinations for selected courses in which proficiency may be determined by examination. Academic credit may be earned through satisfactory completion of standardized national exams or advanced subsidiary level exams designed, written, and authorized by a participating department or College Dean’s Office. Credit earned by examination may be used to satisfy requirements in the same manner as the college courses which the tests replace, or as the college might specify. A student may have one attempt on each examination. The minimum passing score on an examination must be equivalent to a “C” to earn credit. The passing score required for each examination will be determined by the department or College Dean’s Office. Credit earned by examination is considered transfer credit. The total amount of transfer credit accepted toward the degree cannot exceed the maximum total of 9 hours at the graduate level or 25% of the undergraduate Program of Study at the undergraduate level. Credit by Examination is not computed in the grade point average (GPA). PROCEDURE: Student is identified to pursue CBE. Student should not be enrolled in the course for which the credit would be applied. Student must remit payment* for the CBE directly to Bursar and receive from the Bursar an Examination Receipt. Student must present the Examination Receipt to the College Dean’s Office before they may sit for the CBE. Student may have only one attempt on each examination. A passing score (see description above) on the CBE shall be reported to the Registrar’s Office before the University Census Date as posted on the Academic Calendar. A CBE course shall be posted to the student’s transcript as Transfer Credit articulated to the course for which the CBE is to be accrued. All Transfer Credit will be accrued toward the overall degree requirements – not more than 9 total hours at the graduate level or more than 25% at the undergraduate level. *Payment for each examination is determined by the College Dean’s Office and may be found on the College web site. Financial Aid funds may not be used to pay for the CBE. The College Dean’s office may waive the fee for credit by examination. APPROVAL HISTORY Effective: August 1, 2017 Approved: July 18, 2017 Committee on Academic and Student Affairs (CASA) Reviewed: August 4, 2020, CASA Approved: August 4, 2020, CASA Approved: 10/03/2023, CASA

AA118-H Transfer Credit Policy – Student Procedure No./Title: AA118 – TRANSFER CREDIT POLICY Resp. Office: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Approval Body: CASA Effective Date: 05/15/2012 Category: Students Last Review: 10/5/2021 Next Review: 10/05/2024 Contact: Senior Associate Vice Chancellor, Academic and Faculty Affairs  901.448.1290  afsa@uthsc.edu Related Information: These policies conform to the principles set forth in the Joint Statement on the Transfer and Award of Credit-available at http://www.acenet.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/ProgramsServices/CLLL/Joint.htm. These policies also conform to the principles set forth in the Complete College Act of Tennessee, 2010 which is available at Microsoft Word – II.A. Implementation of the Complete College Tennessee Act of 2010.doc POLICY The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) awards transfer credits based on defined and published policies for evaluating, awarding, and accepting credits from another academic institution and/or based on established practices for recognizing relevant prior life experiences. RATIONALE AND EXPLANATION The evaluation of credit for transfer is based on an assessment of course equivalency, evaluation of transcripts, articulation agreements (where in place), and the accreditation status of the awarding institution. UTHSC also recognizes, accepts and awards credit where appropriate for educational experiences in the armed services using the guidelines that have been developed by ACE ( The ACE Military Guide ). In addition, and as appropriate, UTHSC accepts credits for other types of learning gained outside the traditional academic environment in accordance with the guidelines and standards adopted August 7, 2012, by the Statewide Prior Learning Assessment Task Force in a report titled “ Recommended Standards in Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Policy and Practice for Tennessee Public Colleges and Universities.” Each college, as well as the UTHSC Admissions Office, provides information regarding coursework that is accepted for transfer credit. Most of the programs at UTHSC are at the post- baccalaureate level and the number of credits that can be transferred at the graduate level is limited. In general, options for admission with advanced standing into postgraduate professional programs are limited and dependent on the availability of positions in the class. Details by program are available in the UTHSC catalog and on the college web sites. Undergraduate programs in the health professions are generally two-year programs, equivalent to the third and fourth year of an undergraduate degree program. These programs generally require students to complete a minimum of 60 credit hours of general education credits from another accredited institution prior to admission (official transcripts required as part of the admission process). Students who transfer from a public institution in Tennessee, whether UT or Tennessee Board of Regents, and who have completed the general education requirements at that institution, will be considered to have completed the general education requirements at UTHSC. Students should review the requirements of each program, however, as many are prescriptive as to specific general education courses that students must complete prior to acceptance. Waivers of prerequisite courses and/or the substitution of a course to meet admission requirements require approval by the dean or designee using the Waiver Form ( https://uthsc.edu/admissions/documents/waiver-substitution-request.pdf ). Transfer credits toward a bachelor’s degree are granted only for courses in which a grade of “C” or better was earned. For graduate degrees, transfer credits may only be granted for courses in which a grade of “B” or better was earned. In addition, transfer credits are only awarded for coursework that is at the appropriate level for the program. Upper-level credit (e.g., coursework normally at the 300 or 400 level at an undergraduate institution) will not be awarded for coursework completed at a community college. The program director for each academic program, in consultation with the faculty in that program, determines if the level of the transferring coursework meets necessary standards. Decisions regarding transfer course acceptance are made on a case-by-case bases at the discretion of the Dean or the Deans designee. Students may submit a written appeal of the evaluation of their transfer credits to the Office of the Registrar. Comparable Quality Because different programs or experiences do not have automatic equivalencies within a degree program, each case must be handled individually. This individual attention guarantees that scrutiny is applied to each proposal for credit by the appropriate discipline or office. Thus, transfer credits as well as credits for relevant life experiences are held to high standards and are ensured to be of a quality comparable to the UTHSC coursework they seek to replace.

Office: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Approval Body: College Council Effective Date: March 2019 Category : Student Last Review: July 2023 Next Review: July 2025 Contact: Neale R. Chumbler, Executive Dean for Academic, Faculty and Student Affairs  901.448.3574  nchumbl1@uthsc.edu Related Policies: Introduction The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) awards transfer credits based on defined and published policies for evaluating, awarding, and accepting credits from another academic institution and/or based on established practices for recognizing relevant prior life experiences.

The P&P committee has the option of recommending that a student who completes but fails first- or second-year courses may correct the academic deficiency by successfu l y completing courses taken at other institutions, repeating courses at UT Health Science Center, or both.

This individual attention guarantees that scrutiny is applied to each proposal for credit by the appropriate discipline or office. Thus, transfer credits as well as credits for relevant life experiences are held to high standards and are ensured to be of a quality comparable to the UTHSC coursework they seek to replace.

Also, as it relates to maximum timeframe requirement, the following will be considered: concurrent majors, change of majors, change of degree program, and transfer credits that do not apply to degree program.

GE0007 – Awarding Credit for Prior Learning SECTION 1. Policy Statement Introduction The University ’s primary education delivery occurs via traditional academic methods; however, UT universities recognize that many current and prospective students can demonstrate college-level knowledge and competencies acquired outside of the traditional university setting. In recognition of the value of non-traditional learning methods, the University maintains a Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) policy, also known as Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), to evaluate a student’s body of knowledge on a given subject, where the student has learned the material outside of a traditional university setting. Formal and informal experiences that may present the opportunity for learning that would qualify for CPL include work experience; employer training programs, certifications; professional skills workshops and seminars; volunteer work; military service; self-directed study; foreign language proficiency; and college-level coursework completed outside of the college setting. CPL is most beneficial when it is applied to fulfill a specific degree or credential requirement, not electives. Technology Campuses in the UT System must adopt a systemwide technology solution to streamline CPL administration, ensure consistency and transparency in credit evaluation, and enhance access for students. Evaluation Methods and Standardization Campuses in the UT System must adopt methods and appropriately train personnel for evaluating CPL in these categories: Military Occupational Specialties and Training: Veterans and active military personnel may have their transcripts evaluated to determine if CPL may be granted for military education, training, and/or occupations. Pre-assessed Experiences: Students who have completed professional or standardized training, licensure, micro-credentials or non-credit coursework, certifications, workplace training, and exams (e.g., AP, CLEP, IB, DSST, challenge exams), or credit recommendations from third-party evaluators (e.g., American Council on Education) may have their experiences and credentials evaluated by a faculty member or other subject matter expert to determine if CPL may be granted. Portfolio Assessment: Students who have completed other learning experiences outside the classroom setting may demonstrate their knowledge and skills by compiling a portfolio of their applicable learning experiences and providing supporting documentation. Portfolios shall be evaluated by a faculty member or other subject matter expert to determine if CPL may be granted. Campuses in the UT System must adopt these practices to ensure standardization of CPL evaluation methods: The standards for evaluating and awarding CPL must be uniform within campuses and consistent across the system, regardless of where the prior learning took place and independent of the learning modality by which it was acquired. Exceptions to the standards should be evaluated by a system-led advisory committee and documented. The process for evaluating and awarding CPL must be uniform within campuses and consistent across the system, to the maximum extent practicable, regardless of the particular college, department, school, or program of study. The procedure for allowing students to request CPL must be transparent and clearly communicated. All student requests for CPL must be evaluated in a timely and efficient manner. The CPL policies and procedures must be clearly and consistently communicated in admissions and advising practices. The faculty or designated subject matter experts, or both, who conduct prior learning assessment must be appropriately credentialed and have adequate resources and training to conduct those assessments. Consider incentivizing or compensating faculty and designated subject matter experts for their time to evaluate CPL. Portfolio assessment and evaluation must be a focused, efficient process that validates prior learning in a way that is more meaningful and less burdensome than retaking coursework. The process must remain manageable and not overly cumbersome for students and faculty. When awarding credit to students who are veterans or military service members, the institution will reference the Joint Services Transcript (JST), DD-214 and/or transcripts from the Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS), Community College of Air Force (CCAF), and the Coast Guard Institute (CGI). Maintain a record of previously evaluated industry- or employer-recognized credentials within the selected systemwide technology to avoid reevaluating the same credentials year after year. Awarding Practices Campuses must aim to prioritize the application of credit to fulfill requirements on the path to a student’s chosen degree or credential as opposed to defaulting CPL to elective credit. The following practices could be superseded by regional accreditation standards, a particular consortia arrangement or articulation agreement. Credit Caps and Limits Depending on the level or mastery of the learning achieved, CPL may count as lower- or upper-division or graduate credit. CPL shall not count toward the 25 percent residency requirement. CPL policies at each campus shall at a minimum allow for 30 CPL credits to be applied toward undergraduate degree completion. Transcripts Credit earned from CPL will be noted on the student’s transcript with a designated code and identified as pass/fail. The subject and course number of the course for which the credit is being given will be posted on the transcript if there is a direct course match. This might be the case for military transcripts and some pre-assessed examinations. Pre-assessed examinations and portfolios that do not align with a direct course match may be awarded as a unique field of study designated by a special CPL subject and course number, at the discretion of each campus. Transferability CPL that has been evaluated and awarded by one UT campus must be honored by all other UT campuses upon a student’s transfer and must not be subject to reevaluation by faculty or departments. Campuses must share evaluations with other UT campuses to facilitate awarding of CPL in a timely and efficient manner. The receiving UT campus may evaluate previously awarded CPL credit for students transferring from a non-UT campus. Affordability CPL is not an eligible expense under most federal financial aid programs. Each campus must establish processes to keep CPL fees low or provide other support to ensure this type of credit is affordable for current and prospective students. Each campus must establish procedures to minimize CPL fees. Fees must be based on the services performed in the process and not determined by the number of credit awarded; however, fee structure may vary depending on the assessment method and the institution. The total cost of CPL assessed and awarded must not exceed the tuition cost that would have been charged for equivalent coursework delivered through traditional instruction. University Websites The UT System Office of Academic Affairs, Research, and Student Success must maintain a centralized CPL landing page outlining CPL opportunities systemwide with links to campus-specific resources. CPL policies and opportunities are to be clearly stated and published on individual campus websites. Where applicable, the campus website will link to relevant academic unit websites that offer CPL options. Data Tracking and Reporting Each campus must utilize uniform data collection and reporting methods to facilitate systemwide alignment. At minimum, each campus must establish procedures to track the number of students requesting CPL, the number of students being awarded CPL, the number of CPL credits awarded, each category of CPL the campus provides, and other related metrics that demonstrate effectiveness. Designated campus offices will report data to the system office annually. SECTION 2. Reason for the Policy The purpose of this policy is to establish uniformity and consistency regarding the awarding of credit for prior learning (CPL) for the University of Tennessee. Through this policy, the University provides a general structure under which campuses should administer and deliver CPL opportunities to students and support the transfer of CPL credits across the UT System. Improved CPL processes across the UT System have the potential to address challenges with recruiting adult learners in the state of Tennessee. UT campuses report inconsistent evaluation and reporting of CPL, with no established process to ensure the transferability of these credits across campuses. Current and prospective UT students face inconsistent access to and limited knowledge of CPL opportunities. By implementing a systemwide policy we aim to increase CPL offerings at universities of the UT System, normalize its use and encourage more students to take advantage of CPL, and develop sustainable and scalable practices that support CPL growth while maintaining consistent quality. SECTION 3. Scope and Application This policy applies to all University employees. SECTION 4. Procedures The University System has not adopted systemwide procedures for this policy. The System Office of Academic Affairs, Research, and Student Success may issue process guidance to facilitate compliance with this policy and applicable state laws. Academic units at each university shall determine the specific procedures they wish to utilize to grant and deny CPL, in collaboration with the campus leadership and System Office of Academic Affairs, Research, and Student Success. It is incumbent on universities to provide quality advising relative to CPL. Therefore, university procedures will ensure that advisors are well-versed in CPL opportunities and are trained to provide clear guidance to students. SECTION 5. Definitions Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) : The University of Tennessee System will adopt the American Council on Education’s (ACE) definition of CPL: Academic credit granted for demonstrated college-level equivalencies gained through learning experiences outside of the college classroom, using one of the well-established methods for assessing extra-institutional learning, including third-party validation of formal training or individualized assessment, such as portfolios. Non-credit Education or Non-degree Credit: Includes any course or program that did not go through the process to count as credit toward a degree at a community college or university. Portfolio Assessment: A collection of a student’s work, experiences, exhibitions, and self-reflections that serve as a showcase and documentation of their learning. Procedure: A step-by-step set of instructions for how to carry out a specific task or policy to ensure consistency and accuracy. Process: A broader sequence of activities or operations that lead to a desired outcome. It may include multiple procedures. Standard: A formalized expectation or benchmark that defines what should be achieved or maintained. SECTION 6. Penalties/Disciplinary Action for Non-Compliance There are no penalties/disciplinary action for non-compliance associated with this policy. SECTION 7. Responsible Official & Additional Contacts Campus Name Title Telephone Number Email/Web Address UT System Erin Crisp AVP Learner 865-974- Erin@tennessee.edu Success and 8764 Workforce Pathways UT Knoxville Beth Foster Vice Provost for 865-974- Bethaveryfoster@utk.edu Academic Affairs 2445 UT Amanda Associate Dean 423-425- Amanda-clark@utc.edu Chattanooga Clark and Co-Director 4228 of Integrated Studies, College of Arts and Sciences UT Martin Stephanie Associate 731-881- Skolitsc@utm.edu Kolitsch Provost and 7477 Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs UT Health Kristi Director of 901-448- Kforman1@uthsc.edu Science Center Forman Admissions 3285 Operations UT Southern Chris Vice Provost for 931-424- Cmattingly@utsouthern.edu Mattingly Academic Affairs 4060 SECTION 8. Policy History Effective: 08/10/2026 SECTION 9. Related Policies/Guidance Documents Joint Statement on the Transfer and Award of Credit: https://www.acenet.edu/Documents/2021- Joint-Statement-Award-of-Credit.pdf American Council on Education: Awarding Credit for Prior Learning: https://www.acenet.edu/Programs-Services/Pages/Credit-Transcripts/Awarding-Credit- for-Prior-Learning.aspx The National Landscape of Credit for Prior Learning: Effective State and System Policies for Success and Equity: https://www.acenet.edu/Documents/National-Landscape-CPL-2024.pdf CAEL’s Ten Quality Standards for Assessing Prior Learning: https://www.cael.org/hubfs/CAEL%20Assessing%20Learning%20Standards%20Toolk it%20Sept%202023%20(1).pdf CAEL PLA Data Tracking: https://www.cael.org//hubfs/pdfs/CAEL_PLADataTracking_2016.pdf

UTHSC also recognizes, accepts and awards credit where appropriate for educational experiences in the armed services using the guidelines that have been developed by ACE (American Council on Education – see Military Guide at http://www.acenet.edu/news- room/Pages/Military-Guide-Online.aspx ). In addition, and as appropriate, UTHSC accepts credits for other types of learning gained outside the traditional academic environment in accordance with the guidelines and standards adopted August 7, 2012, by the Statewide Prior Learning Assessment Task Force in a report titled “ Recommended Standards in Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Policy and Practice for Tennessee Public Colleges and Universities.” Each college, as well as the UTHSC Admissions Office, provides information regarding coursework that is accepted for transfer credit. Most of the programs at UTHSC are at the post- baccalaureate level and the number of credits that can be transferred at the graduate level is limited. In general, options for admission with advanced standing into postgraduate professional programs are limited and dependent on the availability of positions in the class. Students who transfer from a public institution in Tennessee, whether UT or Tennessee Board of Regents, and who have completed the general education requirements at that institution, will be considered to have completed the general education requirements at UTHSC. Waivers of prerequisite courses and/or the substitution of a course to meet admission requirements require approval by the dean or designee using the Waiver Form ( https://uthsc.edu/admissions/documents/waiver-substitution-request.pdf ). Transfer credits toward a bachelor’s degree are granted only for courses in which a grade of “C” or better was earned. For graduate degrees, transfer credits may only be granted for courses in which a grade of “B” or better was earned. In addition, transfer credits are only awarded for coursework that is at the appropriate level for the program. Students may submit a written appeal of the evaluation of their transfer credits to the Office of the Registrar.

Transcript Policy & Evaluation of Transfer Credit Transcripts from another institution must be official. UTHSC does not accept transcripts issued to the student unless contained within a sealed envelope bearing the official seal of that institution’s registrar. Transcripts to be used for admissions purposes should be sent directly to the UTHSC Office of Admissions. Please check the web site for mailing directions ( http://www.uthsc.edu/admissions/ ). Transcripts needed to obtain credit for coursework that can substitute for a UTHSC course, or that could be accepted as partial fulfillment of an academic degree program should be sent directly to the appropriate Program Director/Academic Dean for evaluation; once approved the transcripts will be submitted to the Office of the Registrar along with the Course Transfer form (included in the PDF Version). Transcripts of college coursework completed outside of the US must be submitted for evaluation by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member. For more information about current members of NACES, visit www.naces.org . The official UTHSC grade point average is based only on coursework completed at UTHSC and does not include transfer credits or grades.

Transcript Policy & Evaluation of Transfer Credit Transcripts from another institution must be official. UTHSC does not accept transcripts issued to the student unless contained within a sealed envelope bearing the official seal of that institution’s registrar. Transcripts to be used for admissions purposes should be sent directly to the UTHSC Office of Admissions. Please check the web site for mailing directions (Admissions | UTHSC) . Transcripts needed to obtain credit for coursework that can substitute for a UTHSC course, or that could be accepted aspartial fulfillment of an academic degree program should be sent directly to the appropriate Program Director/Academic Dean for evaluation; once approved the transcripts will be submitted to the Office of the Registrar along with the Course Transfer form (included in the PDF Version). Transcripts of college coursework completed outside of the US must be submitted for evaluation by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member. For more information about current members of NACES, visit www.naces.org. The official UTHSC grade point average is based only on coursework completed at UTHSC and does not include transfer credits or grades. APPROVAL HISTORY: Effective: May 15, 2012 Revised: April 2, 2013, Committee on Academic and Student Affairs (CASA) Reviewed: May 15, 2018, CASA Revised: July 17, 2018, CASA Approved: August 3, 2018, Chancellor Reviewed: October 5, 2021, CASA Approved: October 12, 2021, Chief Academic Officer