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SHRP POLICY

I.   PURPOSE   

This policy allows students to transfer in a certain portion of course work credits from other institutions for undergraduate and graduate programs

II.   ACCOUNTABILITY

The Program Director, Faculty and Assistant Dean for Enrollment Services, and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Research are responsible for this policy.

III.   POLICY

The SHRP may accept in transfer recently earned credits at the designated academic level that appear on official academic transcripts from previously attended U.S. colleges, universities and other post secondary accredited institutions. Such institutions must be approved or accredited by agencies recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation (e.g. Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, American Medical Association Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs, American Dental Association Council on Dental Accreditation, American Council on Education, National League of Nursing) or other appropriate program accrediting agencies.

For undergraduate programs only course work completed with a grade of "C" or better or graduate credits with a grade of "B" or better shall be accepted as transfer credit. Transfer credits may also be awarded for courses completed in institutions in foreign countries, provided acceptable evaluation of the course work is documented by agencies approved by the school . Advanced standing or credit for non-collegiate learning experiences may be granted following review and evaluation by appropriate faculty in consultation with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Research. Exceptions to the transfer credit may apply where students are transferring from one UMDNJ program into an SHRP program. Such credits must appear on official academic transcripts from accredited institutions.

The number of undergraduate professional credits that may be transferred is limited to one half of the total professional curricula credits of the SHRP Program in which the student will enroll. For students entering master's programs, normally a minimum of 70% of degree credits must be taken in the master's programs at SHRP or the program's academic affiliates. Final thesis credits from previous educational experiences are not acceptable for transfer.

For students entering doctoral programs, the percentage of degree credits allowed for transfer or advanced placement varies according to previous academic preparation. For students entering with a baccalaureate degree, normally a minimum of 70% of degree credits must be taken in the doctoral program at SHRP or the program's academic affiliate(s). For students entering with a master's degree in the same or related discipline from another accredited institution, normally a minimum of 60% of degree credits must be taken in the doctoral program at SHRP or the program's academic affiliates. For students entering with a SHRP master's degree in the same or related discipline, normally a minimum of 50% of degree credits must be taken in the doctoral program at SHRP or the program's academic affiliates. Thesis, candidacy, and dissertation credits are not accepted in transfer. Students can take courses at other institutions with written pre-approval from SHRP.

A student cannot receive two degrees simultaneously using the same course work to fulfill the course requirements for both. If a student wishes to obtain a second degree, he/she may apply to the program's director, the student may transfer credits to the second program consistent with the school transfer credit policy. The remaining credits necessary to fulfill the degree requirements of the second program will be taken using appropriate elective courses.

Transfer course work is defined as those courses taken prior to enrollment that are determined to be equivalent to specific courses that are required for graduation. The transfer course policy limits do not preclude the Program Director from granting pre-approval to enrolled graduate students to take courses at other institutions to facilitate their educational goals. Advanced placement mechanisms may be used to give credit for life experiences, course work completed before enrollment, or advanced degrees that contribute to the student's ability to satisfy program outcomes that do not necessarily correlate with particular individual course requirements.

Exceptions to the transfer credit policy may be made by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Research for defined arrangements between UMDNJ Programs that promote career mobility and integration.

The transfer credit procedure is outlined in the Student Handbook. The transfer credit evaluation form is located at: http://shrp.umdnj.edu/registrar/pdf/transfer_evaluation.pdf