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Prospective students who complete CLEP examinations and achieve an appropriate score (usually a 50 or above) are eligible to earn college credit.

Credit in ECON 200 will be granted to students who achieve a grade of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Test in Macroeconomics administered by the Educational Testing Service.

Credit in ECON 201 will be granted to students who achieve a grade of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Test in Microeconomics.

Other certifications of Advanced Low level proficiency include the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview, a 5 on the AP exam, an IB level of 6 or above, or a secondary school transcript where the target language was used for instruction.

Up to nine hours of graduate credit from accredited institutions may be accepted toward the Master of Science degree, subject to the general regulations and procedures of The Graduate School regarding transfer credit.

students up to 37 experiential learning credits for prior learning and practice experience as a R.N. (a minimum of 540 hours), and up to 41 transfer credits toward the General Education requirements for a B.S.N. Six additional corequisite and thirteen general education credits will be required which may be taken concurrently at a local community college and transferred to JMU for credit.

Prerequisites: BIO 150 and minimum grade of "C-" in BIO 140 and BIO 140L . Corequisites: BIO 150 . BIO 200 Major Biology Elective Credits 1-4 Grading Basis Student Option This course is awarded for lower division transfer elective credit applicable toward the biology major or minor. A maximum of four hours may be transferred and used toward the major or minor. Additional hours may be transferred as BIO OOO. Credit for BIO 270 / BIO 270L and BIO 290 / BIO 290L may be transferred together to JMU only when transferable credits for two semesters of anatomy and physiology (I & II) are completed at the same institution. Credit for BIO 270L and BIO 290L may be transferred together to JMU only when transferrable credits for two semesters of anatomy and physiology (I & II) lab are completed at the same institution. Credit for BIO 270 / BIO 270L and BIO 290 / BIO 290L ; may be transferred together to JMU only when transferrable credits for two semesters of Anatomy & Physiology (I & II) are completed at the same institution. Credit for BIO 270L and BIO 290L may be transferred together to JMU only when transferrable credits for two semesters of anatomy and physiology (I & II) lab are completed at the same institution. Enrollment is limited to 1-2 individuals per term and students are advised to contact the Pre-Veterinary coordinator to be waitlisted.

Credit by Examination College degrees represent growth and maturity in certain fundamental knowledge and skills rather than a mere accumulation of credit hours. In recognition of the fact that some persons may achieve academic competence through nontraditional means, such as private study, technical employment or prior instruction, JMU endorses the concept of credit by examination. By permitting a student to earn credit by academic unit examination for knowledge already gained, highly motivated or academically advanced persons are able to accelerate their program. It is the student's responsibility to ascertain what preparation and background are necessary for taking advantage of this means of acceleration, before attempting an examination. Any enrolled undergraduate student may apply to take an examination for credit in selected courses in the undergraduate curriculum. Permission to take an examination for credit must be obtained from the head of the academic unit in which credit is sought. A student will not be permitted to take the examination for credit for a course which satisfies any of the following: The student is presently enrolled in the course. The student has previously completed the course. The course is a prerequisite for a course in which the student is currently enrolled or has completed. The course is numbered at a lower level than other courses in which the student is currently enrolled or has previously completed, unless the express approval of the academic unit head is secured. The course appears previously on the student's record with a grade assigned due to a violation of the Honor System. Each academic unit will use its own discretion in developing the form of the examination and in determining the procedure to be followed. Students may earn as many as 30 credit hours through credit by academic unit examination, with no more than 12 credit hours in any one discipline. To receive credit, a student must make a grade of "C" or better on the examination. Each academic unit shall determine what constitutes a "C" for that academic unit. No academic unit shall require a grade higher than a "C" for passing the examination. The examination for a course can be taken only once in a given semester. A nonrefundable fee will be charged to the student's account. Each academic unit will determine its time schedule for giving examinations.

Credit by Examination Credit by examination is available at the discretion of the graduate program. Graduate programs can award credit by examination. Programs offering credit by examination must include policies and procedures for this option in their formal policies document or student handbook. Each program can use its own discretion in developing the form of the examination and in determining the procedure to be followed. A maximum of nine credit hours can be earned through credit by examination, with no more than one third of the required credit hours for a program earned by a combination of exam or transfer. Permission to take an examination for credit must be obtained from the head of an academic unit in which credit is sought. The cost for the exam will be $50 per credit hour attempted. Successfully earning credit by examination will result in a grade of "CR," with credit given, on the transcript. Transfer Credit Students who wish to receive graduate credit for courses taken prior to entering a JMU graduate program must submit requests to their advisor during the first semester of enrollment. The Graduate

Credit by Examination When evidence of sufficient background or preparation is presented, the Department of Biology offers credit by examination in many of its non-lab courses at the discretion of the course instructor or coordinator. Students seeking such credit should make arrangements with the course instructor or coordinator and obtain approval of the department head.

Credit by Examination Credit by examination is available at the discretion of the graduate program. Graduate programs can award credit by examination. Programs offering credit by examination must include policies and procedures for this option in their formal policies document or student handbook. Each program can use its own discretion in developing the form of the examination and in determining the procedure to be followed. A maximum of nine credit hours can be earned through credit by examination (or transferred from institutions other than JMU), with no more than nine total credit hours earned by a combination of exam or transfer. Permission to take an examination for credit must be obtained from the head of an academic unit in which credit is sought. The cost for the exam will be $50 per credit hour attempted. Successfully earning credit by examination will result in a grade of "CR," with credit given, on the transcript. Transfer Credit Students who wish to receive graduate credit for courses taken prior to entering a JMU graduate program must submit requests to their advisor during the first semester of enrollment. The Graduate

Academic work, including transfer credits taken before enrollment in the graduate program, that was completed more than eight years before the date at which the doctoral degree is awarded, may not be used to satisfy the degree requirements.

Prerequisites: Fully admitted to the Engineering major, MATH 237 and minimum grade of "C-" in ENGR 212 . Corequisites: ENGR 311 . ENGR 312 Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer Credits 3 Grading Basis Graded This course introduces the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and heat transfer in engineering systems.

Evaluation of Transfer Credits Credit will be awarded for those courses equivalent to courses offered at JMU in which the student has earned a grade of "C" or better. After the student has been approved for admission, the Office of the Registrar will evaluate the transcript(s) of each transfer student to show the credits accepted by the university. The academic unit head of the program in which the student is majoring will determine the credits required for graduation. With the exception of some community college degrees in General Studies, JMU General Education requirements will be waived for those students who have completed either an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Arts and Sciences degree at a Virginia community college. For the complete listing of degrees associated with a Virginia Community College that waive all General Education requirements, go to Transfer Advising. Students who complete one of these associate degrees and are offered admission will receive junior-level status; however, due to varying major and degree requirements, junior-level status does not guarantee graduation in two years. For more details, consult the Office of Admissions or the JMU Virginia Community College Transfer Guide. International Admission The Office of Admissions is responsible for the admission and enrollment of undergraduate international students. It also evaluates "A" Level examinations for academic credit. Credit will be awarded for those courses equivalent to courses offered at JMU in which the student has earned a grade of "C" or better. All non-U.S. citizens and nonpermanent residents of the U.S. must complete the online application for undergraduate admission. In addition to regular first-year student and transfer admission requirements, international students must present evidence of English proficiency and documentation of sufficient financial resources. The university welcomes international applications and is authorized by federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. Requests for information concerning the admission of undergraduate international students should be directed to: Office of

Evaluation of Undergraduate Transfer Credits for Military Students Credit will be awarded for those courses equivalent to courses offered at JMU in which the student has earned a grade of "C" or better. The Office of the Registrar and the academic unit head of the program in which the student is majoring will determine the credits required for graduation. With the exception of some Virginia community college degrees in General Studies, JMU General Education requirements will be waived for those students who have completed either the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or the Associate of Arts and Sciences degree at a Virginia community college. For the complete listing of degrees associated with a Virginia Community College that waive all General Education requirements, go to the Transfer Advising website at http://www.jmu.edu/transfer. Students who complete one of these associate degrees and are offered admission will receive junior-level status; however, due to varying major and degree requirements, junior-level status does not guarantee graduation in two years. For more details, consult the Office of Admissions or the JMU Virginia Community College Transfer Guide. Types of Credit Awarded

The university will accept credits earned abroad at approved institutions in accordance with its policy of accepting transfer credits. Approval of proposed study programs must be obtained from the Center for Global Engagement and the head of the academic unit in which the transfer credit will be awarded.

program may be awarded general education and other credit for examination scores of 10 or higher (15-point scale). International Baccalaureate JMU recognizes the International Baccalaureate diploma and individual IB courses by awarding credit on IB higher-level examinations in essentially the same manner in which credit is allowed for Advanced Placement courses.

Transfer Credit The graduate certificate program director will determine the maximum number of transfer credits from an external institution (up to a maximum of 50% of the total program hours) that may be counted toward completion of the graduate certificate program. Approved transfer credits must be listed on an official Graduate

IS 206 Researching, Writing and Document Prior Learning Credits 3 Grading Basis Graded This course provides an opportunity for students to analyze and articulate college-level learning they have acquired outside a classroom context.

While all academic credit, including transfer credits taken before enrollment in the graduate program, will remain on the graduate transcript, courses originally approved to be counted toward the degree program which now fall outside of the original time limit must be reviewed and approved by the program director in terms of content relevancy.

Students must complete all of the following requirements: IS 200 A minimum of 120 credit hours, including 41 General Education credits A minimum of 30 credit hours earned from JMU At least 60 credit hours earned from a four-year institution IS 498 , an online interdisciplinary research course with a capstone project coordinated by the instructor and includes a final written and oral presentation; minimum grade of "C" required Students must also complete an experiential component of at least three credits from the options listed below: IS 206 (required for students pursuing credit for prior learning experience only) IS 300 A study abroad course or another approved experiential course A practicum or student teaching course An additional three credits of IS 498 1 1 If taking additional three credits of IS 498 , they must be taken concurrently in the final semester, and will be an intensive research experience focusing on a single research topic.

Students must complete all of the following requirements: IS 200 A minimum of 120 credit hours, including 41 General Education credits A minimum of 30 credit hours earned from JMU At least 60 credit hours earned from a four-year institution IS 498 , an online interdisciplinary research course with a capstone project coordinated by the instructor and includes a final written and oral presentation; a minimum grade of "C" required Students must also complete an experiential component of at least three credits from the options listed below: IS 206 (required for students pursuing credit for prior learning experience only) IS 300 A study abroad course or another approved experiential course A practicum or student teaching course An additional three credits of IS 498 1 1 If taking additional three credits of IS 498 , they must be taken concurrently in the final semester, and will be an intensive research experience focusing on a single research topic.

Academic credit, including transfer credits taken before enrollment in the graduate program, that was completed more than six years before the date at which the master's or educational specialist degree is awarded, may not be used to satisfy the degree requirements.

The number of credits, which may be accepted as transfer credit or earned through the following methods, is determined by the student's approved POS. Transfer credit awarded by the registrar's office. Credit for experiential learning through portfolio of prior learning assessment (PLA).

No more than 3 credit hours of HIST 000 elective transfer credit may count toward minor requirements.

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Prior learning assessment (PLA) is an assessment of knowledge and skills acquired prior to or outside of enrollment in higher education for the purpose of earning college-level credit. The term portfolio is used to describe a collection of evidence to support the PLA process. Through the portfolio, a student makes a case by succinctly identifying, articulating and documenting mastery of college level learning or its equivalence. PLA is an option for a student who has gained significant learning through experiences including, but not limited to: workplace training, volunteer service, civic activities, conferences, workshops, vocational interests, travel and independent reading. Prior learning credit depends on each student’s individual experiences and may not be a viable option for every student. The process entails extensive preparation, excellent academic writing skills and the ability to meet deadlines. Before a portfolio is submitted for approval, students must complete IS 206 . There is no guarantee that a portfolio submitted for credit will be approved.

(Transfer students must include unofficial transcripts from previous institutions and JMU Transfer Credit Report.) A SMAD Admissions Questionnaire on Canvas that asks about media creation and experience.

Students who can demonstrate level 4 competency by the end of their first year are eligible to attempt credit by exam for up to 4 credit hours of primary instrument lessons. Each area has its own procedure for credit by exam and students should consult their primary applied instructor if they wish to pursue this option.

Government [C4AE] SCOM 121 Fundamental Human Communication: Presentations [C1HC] 3 or SCOM 122 Fundamental Human Communication: Individual Presentations [C1HC] or SCOM 123 Fundamental Human Communication: Group Presentations [C1HC] WRTC 103 Rhetorical Reading and Writing [C1W] 1 3 Total Credits 16 Retention and Receiving Didactic Program in Dietetics Verification Statement To remain in the major, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8 in the major and earn a minimum grade of "C-" in all NUTR and HTH courses. Transfer credit will not be accepted for the following courses: NUTR 295 , NUTR 363 , NUTR 482 and NUTR 484 . Major Requirements Course List Code Title Credits Dietetics Core Courses BIO 290 & 290L Human Anatomy and Human Anatomy Laboratory 4 HTH 354 U.S.

Advanced standing: Students are required to take all the courses in the curriculum at JMU. No advanced standing is given for experience, transfer credit or credit by exam.

Up to 30 hours of graduate credit from James Madison University, or nine hours of graduate credit from other accredited institutions, may be accepted toward the Master of Fine Arts degree if a) the credits were earned within the last six years, b) the student received a minimum grade of "B", c) the transfer credit is from an institution offering a comparable degree, and d) the student submits this request with the application to The Graduate School and the application is supported by transcripts and portfolio of artwork from the courses taken at other institutions.

Courses taken at other institutions do not qualify to be taken as "repeat forgiveness." Courses taken under the Credit/No Credit grading basis may not be repeated if credit was awarded for the first attempt.

Equivalent courses completed at another university for which the student has earned JMU approved transfer credit are acceptable. Complete PSYC 101 , with a minimum grade of "C." Equivalent courses completed at other institutions that transfer to JMU are acceptable. Complete MATH 205 , MATH 220 , MATH 231 , MATH 235 or another acceptable math course with a minimum grade of "C." Equivalent courses completed at other institutions that transfer to JMU are acceptable.

In order for BIO 270 / BIO 270L and BIO 290 / BIO 290L credit to be transferred, both semesters of an Anatomy and Physiology course (A&P I and A&P II) must be completed with a minimum grade of "C" from the same institution. Transfer credit for courses including laboratories will only be awarded for those having skill and application content comparable to that of JMU courses. Elective biology credits applicable toward the major or minor are transferred as specific courses or as BIO 200 , BIO 426 or BIO 427 . A maximum of eight credit hours of first year (100) level BIO courses may be applied to the biology major or minor requirements.

Transfer credit for courses including laboratories will only be awarded for those having skill and application content comparable to that of JMU courses. Elective biology credits applicable toward the minor are transferred as specific courses or as BIO 426 or BIO 427 . A maximum of eight credit hours of first year (100) level BIO courses may be applied to the biology major or minor requirements.

Students should review the Academic Suspension Threshold chart and consult with their advisors and/or deans to understand fully the impact that transfer credit may have on their JMU academic standing once they return.

Posted grades or academic credits of any type will not be removed unless a verified error was made or the student repeats, through JMU enrollment, any posted test or transfer credit and earns a passing grade (D- or better).

Transfer Credit Request is available online . A grade of "B" or better must be earned in courses requested for transfer credit. Courses taken for pass/fail or satisfactory/unsatisfactory grades will not be accepted for transfer graduate credit. An official transcript showing the credits approved for transfer must be forwarded to The Graduate School. Students may not transfer in more than one-third of the required credit hours from institutions other than JMU. No more than two-thirds of the total graduate credits required for completion of a program may be taken prior to admission to the program. The maximum transfer hours allowed will be calculated based on the minimum number of hours required for the degree. Transfer credit applications must be approved by the student's advisor, graduate program director, and the Dean of The Graduate School. Course work taken while an undergraduate financial aid recipient at JMU will not be transferred to the graduate transcript if fewer than 12 undergraduate credits remain on the transcript during the term in which course(s) requested for transfer were taken. It is the student's responsibility to furnish evidence that any course presented for transfer of credit is applicable to a comparable degree at the accredited institution where the course was taken. If the necessary information is not on the official transcript, it must be obtained in writing from the appropriate dean of the institution where the course work was earned. In all cases, courses considered for transfer of credit must be applicable to a comparable degree at JMU. Courses that are not intended by the institution offering them to be part of a degree program, such as extension and in-service courses, are not acceptable for transfer to JMU. Credits earned to complete a previous graduate degree may be applied to a second graduate program at JMU at the same degree level if the minimum number of unique credits for each degree is earned. A minimum of 30 credit hours is required for any Masters degree. Previously earned graduate credit earned as a part of a master's degree program from an accredited institution may be counted toward the degree requirements of a higher-level degree, such as the Master of Fine Arts, Educational Specialist and doctoral degrees if the earned master's degree is not a requirement of admission. When a master's degree is required for admission to a degree program, credits from the original degree program may not be used to meet the degree requirements of the new program. Academic work, including transfer credit, taken more than six years before the master's degree award date or eight years before the doctoral degree award date may not be used to satisfy the degree requirements. No transfer credit will be approved while a student is in provisional status. Students must familiarize themselves with their specific program requirements as discussed in the academic sections of the Graduate Catalog. Individual programs will have detailed information relative to the acceptance of credit hours toward their degrees. Students who wish to take a course at another university after enrollment at JMU need to review the policy on taking a course at another university after enrollment.

Transfer Credit Request form. A student enrolled in a degree program at JMU may transfer credits into a certificate program with the approval of the graduate certificate program director.

Transfer Credit All upper-division accounting course work (300-499) must be completed at JMU.

Transfer Credit Each program in the CoB will accept no more than two courses of transfer credit toward the major except in extraordinary circumstances. The major is defined as the course work required by a major field of study in addition to the lower and upper-level BBA core courses. For a course to be considered for acceptance in the student's major, it must have been completed in an AACSB International-accredited business program, or a similarly accredited program, at a four-year university. In general, all finance course work must be completed at JMU. Transfer credit for finance courses is awarded only in certain circumstances. In no case will transfer credit be awarded for FIN 488 . Contact the department head for more information on transfer credit.

Transfer Credit A maximum of two courses may be transferred into the justice studies major from other institutions. No transfer credit will be given for any course offered in the major at the 300 or 400 level.

Transfer Credit Each program in the CoB will accept no more than two courses of transfer credit toward the major except in extraordinary circumstances. The major is defined as the course work required by a major field of study in addition to the lower and upper-level BBA core courses. For a course to be considered for acceptance in the student's major, it must have been completed in an AACSB International-accredited business program, or a similarly accredited program, at a four-year university. In general, all finance course work must be completed at JMU. Transfer credit for finance courses is awarded only in certain circumstances. In no case will transfer credit be awarded for FIN 480 . Contact the department head for more information on transfer credit.

Transfer Credit Request is available online at http://www.jmu.edu/grad/current-students/graduate-forms.shtml . A grade of "B" or better must be earned in courses requested for transfer credit. Courses taken for pass/fail or satisfactory/unsatisfactory grades will not be accepted for transfer graduate credit. An official transcript showing the credits approved for transfer must be forwarded to The Graduate School. Students may not transfer in more than one-third of the required credit hours from institutions other than JMU. No more than two-thirds of the total graduate credits required for completion of a program may be taken prior to admission to the program. The maximum transfer hours allowed will be calculated based on the minimum number of hours required for the degree. Transfer credit applications must be approved by the student's advisor, graduate program director, and the dean of The Graduate School. Course work taken while an undergraduate financial aid recipient at JMU will not be transferred to the graduate transcript if fewer than 12 undergraduate credits remain on the transcript during the term in which course(s) requested for transfer were taken. It is the student's responsibility to furnish evidence that any course presented for transfer of credit is applicable to a comparable degree at the accredited institution where the course was taken. If the necessary information is not on the official transcript, it must be obtained in writing from the appropriate dean of the institution where the course work was earned. In all cases, courses considered for transfer of credit must be applicable to a comparable degree at JMU. Courses that are not intended by the institution offering them to be part of a degree program, such as extension and in-service courses, are not acceptable for transfer to JMU. Credits earned to complete a previous graduate degree may be applied to a second graduate program at JMU at the same degree level if the minimum number of unique credits for each degree is earned. A minimum of 30 credit hours is required for any Masters degree. Previously earned graduate credit earned as a part of a master's degree program from an accredited institution may be counted toward the degree requirements of a higher-level degree, such as the Master of Fine Arts, Educational Specialist and doctoral degrees if the earned master's degree is not a requirement of admission. When a master's degree is required for admission to a degree program, credits from the original degree program may not be used to meet the degree requirements of the new program. Academic work, including transfer credit, taken more than six years before the master's degree award date or eight years before the doctoral degree award date may not be used to satisfy the degree requirements. No transfer credit will be approved while a student is in provisional status. Students must familiarize themselves with their specific program requirements as discussed in the academic sections of the Graduate Catalog. Individual programs will have detailed information relative to the acceptance of credit hours toward their degrees. Students who wish to take a course at another university after enrollment at JMU need to review the policy on taking a course at another university after enrollment.

Transfer Credit Policy The marketing program will accept no more than two marketing courses for transfer credit toward the major. These courses must be from AACSB institutions. In addition to this general College of Business policy, there are restrictions on which courses will be accepted for transfer credit. Students must take the following courses at JMU: Course List Code Title Credits MKTG 482 Marketing Analytics 3 MKTG 485 Marketing Management 3

Each program in the CoB will accept no more than two courses of transfer credit toward the major except in extraordinary circumstances. For a course to be considered for transfer credit in the student's major, it must have been completed in an AACSB-accredited business program, or a similarly accredited program, at a four-year university. Certain majors within the CoB may have more restrictive policies on transfer credit.

Transfer of Credit from Other Institutions A student wishing to earn credits at another institution should declare their intent to do so by completing the process outlined on the Office of the Registrar's website. In certain circumstances, official prior approvals may be required via the transfer credit approval form. Transfer requests for courses not listed in the transfer equivalency guide should be accompanied by course descriptions and/or syllabi as part of the process. The General Education program allows students to transfer credit for a particular course based on a comparison of course objectives and content at JMU with those at the other institution. Once students have initially enrolled for classes at JMU they are expected to complete the General Education program through JMU enrollment. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by the Office of General Education. After students have enrolled for classes, they may use transfer courses to satisfy up to three General Education program requirements. Special exceptions to this policy will be reviewed on an individual basis. Such exceptions may include those students who have been discontinued from JMU, or those who wish to participate in study abroad programs or other special circumstances. The student is responsible for having an official transcript sent to the Office of the Registrar when the work has been completed and final grades have been posted. Credit hours will be awarded for approved courses carrying a grade of "C" or better (2.0 quality points). Once transfer credit has been posted to the transcript, it will not be removed unless it was posted in error, or the student subsequently repeats the course at JMU and earns a passing grade (D- or better).

Prerequisites: UNST 250 . UNST 300 Integrative General Education [C1CT] Credits 3 Grading Basis Graded This innovative topics course is designed to meet the General Education program's learning outcomes for critical and integrative thinking by providing opportunities for students to synthesize prior learning and apply it to solve contemporary real-world problems.