10. Transfer of Credit a. Does the school accept transfer credit for coursework completed in other institutions? If so, describe the school’s transfer of credit policy for determining whether these courses are comparable in scope and content to the school’s own coursework. If no, describe the school’s reasons for declining to accept credit in transfer. b. Describe the school’s process for the evaluation and acceptance of transfer credits. What percentage of credits for a non-degree and undergraduate degree may be transferred? What is the school’s process for maintaining documentation of the transfer of credit evaluation process? B. DEGREE PROGRAMS 1. General Requirements a. Program Structure and Development i. For each degree program offered, attach a copy of the Outline of Degree Program available on the website (www.accsc.org/forms and reports). ii. Explain how the course numbering system differentiates between lower level courses required at the associate degree level; upper level courses required at the baccalaureate degree level; and graduate level courses at the master’s degree level. iii If the school offers academic general education courses, explain how these courses place emphasis on principles and theory not associated with a particular occupation, and how they develop critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills; enable individuals to prepare for and advance in their professional lives; and contribute to lifelong learning. iv. If the school offers applied general education courses, explain how these courses are for the sole purpose of occupational associate degrees and place an emphasis on practical applications of principles and theory associated with a particular occupation or occupational cluster. v. Explain how the school’s technical and occupationally related courses are directly related and applicable to a specific occupation or occupational cluster. 2. Associate’s Degrees a. If the school offers an occupational associate degree program, describe how the title of the degree program, the name of the degree, the credential issued, the program description in the school’s catalog, and all advertising, promotional materials and literature make clear that the degree is occupational, not academic. b. If the school offers an academic associate degree program, describe how the degree program includes academic general education courses in written and oral
10. Transfer of Credit a. Does the school accept transfer credit for coursework completed in other institutions? If so, describe the school’s transfer of credit policy for determining whether these courses are comparable in scope and content to the school’s own coursework. If no, describe the school’s reasons for declining to accept credit in transfer. b. Describe the school’s process for the evaluation and acceptance of transfer credits. What percentage of credits for a non-degree and undergraduate degree may be transferred? What is the school’s process for maintaining documentation of the transfer of credit evaluation process? B. DEGREE PROGRAMS 1. General Requirements a. Program Structure and Development i. For each degree program offered, attach a copy of the Outline of Degree Program available on the website (www.accsc.org/forms and reports). ii. Explain how the course numbering system differentiates between lower level courses required at the associate degree level; upper level courses required at the baccalaureate degree level; and graduate level courses at the master’s degree level. iii If the school offers academic general education courses, explain how these courses place emphasis on principles and theory not associated with a particular occupation, and how they develop critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills; enable individuals to prepare for and advance in their professional lives; and contribute to lifelong learning. iv. If the school offers applied general education courses, explain how these courses are for the sole purpose of occupational associate degrees and place an emphasis on practical applications of principles and theory associated with a particular occupation or occupational cluster. v. Explain how the school’s technical and occupationally related courses are directly related and applicable to a specific occupation or occupational cluster. 2. Associate’s Degrees a. If the school offers an occupational associate degree program, describe how the title of the degree program, the name of the degree, the credential issued, the program description in the school’s catalog, and all advertising, promotional materials and literature make clear that the degree is occupational, not academic. b. If the school offers an academic associate degree program, describe how the degree program includes academic general education courses in written and oral
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