Academic Catalog - Mt. Sierra College

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If a student chooses to waive the award of transfer credit for specific coursework, a written request will be required. It is
suggested that the student first discuss such waivers with his or her Financial Aid Advisor as such a waiver may have financial
aid ramifications.
Students are encouraged to submit a Transfer Credit Pre-approval form if they are considering taking courses at another
institution while enrolled at Mt. Sierra College. Forms are available from Student Services.
Notice concerning transferability of credits and credentials earned at Mt. Sierra College:
The transferability of credits you earn at Mt. Sierra College is at the complete discretion of an institution to which the you may
seek to transfer. Acceptance of the degree earned at Mt. Sierra College is also at the complete discretion of the institution to
which you may seek to transfer. If the credits or degree that you earn at Mt. Sierra College are not accepted at the institution
to which you seek to transfer, you may be required to repeat some or all of your coursework at that institution. For this reason
you should make certain that your attendance at this institution will meet your educational goals. This may include contacting
an institution to which you may seek to transfer after attending Mt. Sierra College to determine if your credits or degree will
transfer.
Military Training Credit
Military training and experience will be considered for academic credit upon submission of an official American Council on
Education (ACE) transcript. Based upon the ACE recommendations, credit will be granted for training equivalent in content
and equal in credit hours to courses required for the program of enrollment.
Credit by Examination
The College provides the opportunity for proficiency exams in two subjects: DES-140: Introduction to Macintosh Computers
and MTH-135: College Algebra. Requests for exams should be submitted to the Academics Department for review. The
Media Arts & Design Department Chairperson’s approval is required for the DES-140 proficiency exam. A passing score on
the Mt. Sierra College Math Assessment is required for eligibility to take the MTH-135 proficiency exam. Students who have
previously attended the class are not eligible to take the exam. A score of 70% or above is considered passing. The exam fee
must be paid prior to testing. Note: Veterans and active military are exempt from the exam fee.
Computer Vendor Certification
Vendor certifications such as CompTIA, Microsoft Certifications or CISCO Certifications, may be considered for proficiency
credit at the discretion of the appropriate department chairperson. Official documentation is required before credit will be
awarded.
Advanced Placement Credit (AP)
Students who have successfully completed Advanced Placement (AP) courses with a grade of “C” or above and have passed
the corresponding AP exam with a 3 or above may be eligible for college credit. Submission of an official score report and
high school transcript is required. The following AP curriculum will be considered for credit:
Advanced Placement Curriculum Mt. Sierra College Curriculum
AP Art History HUM-235: Art History
AP Studio Art DES-100: Design Basics & Lab or
GAM-100: Design Basics for Gaming & Lab
AP Computer Science CIT-140: Programming Fundamentals
AP English Language & Composition * ENG-135: English Composition
AP Economics ECN-150: Economics I
AP Psychology PSY-215: Psychology
*Students who are placed in ENG-080: Evolving English are not eligible for ENG-135: English Composition credit.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP
Students who successfully complete the CLEP English Composition with Essay or College Composition exam prior to
attending Mt. Sierra College may be eligible for credit for *ENG-135: English Composition. A minimum score of 52 is
required. Submission of an official CLEP score report is required.
*Students who are placed in ENG-080: Evolving English are not eligible for credit for ENG-135: English Composition.
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