Catalog 73 - National University

Academic Information for Undergraduate DegreesExcelsior College ExaminationsThe Excelsior College Examinations assess college-level competenceacquired in non-campus settings in more than 40 arts and sciences,business, education, and nursing subjects. Credit for successfulcompletion of an Excelsior College Examination can be appliedtoward general education, preparation for the major, or generallower-division elective credit. Most examinations are for three or sixsemester units (4.5 or 9 quarter units) of credit. The total number ofunits awarded for subject exams cannot exceed 22.5 quarter units (15semester units).Excelsior College Examination information is available through theTesting Center in San Diego. Students should contact the TestingCenter at (858) 541-7951 for further information.Advanced Placement (AP) ExamsNational University awards college credit, as recommended by ACE,for advanced placement exams passed with a score of 3, 4, or 5. Anofficial transcript must be received in order for credit to be awarded.Further information on the AP Exams can be found atwww.collegeboard.com. Credits from the AP Exams will transfer asoulined in the chart below.Military Education CreditTo be awarded credit for courses taken at military service schools onan equivalency basis, students must submit proof of discharge (FormDD-214), an “Application for the Evaluation of EducationalExperiences during Military Service” (DD-295), AARTS transcript forArmy personnel, Coast Guard Institute transcript for Coast Guardservice members, Community College of the Air Force transcript, ora Military SMART transcript for those serving in the Navy or MarineCorps.Students must present appropriate transcripts, certificates, or otherofficial documents before an evaluation can be made.Credits for military school courses apply directly to undergraduatework as it relates to the level and content of the particular degreeprogram. The maximum amount of transfer credit granted formilitary education is 45 quarter units.Other Non-Collegiate CreditNational University accepts credit, to the maximum specified above,from coursework recognized by the National Guide to CreditRecommendations for Non-Collegiate Courses (American Council onEducation [ACE]). Students must present appropriate transcripts,certificates, or other official documents before an evaluation can bemade.Credits for non-collegiate approved courses apply directly toundergraduate work as it relates to the level and content of theparticular degree program.International Baccalaureate (IB)National University awards college credit to students whosuccessfully obtain the International Baccalaureate Diploma whohave completed Higher Level Examinations. Credit may also beawarded to students who score a 4, 5, 6, or 7 on individual HigherLevel Exams. No credit is awarded for IB standard level passes. Anofficial transcript must be received in order to award credit. Furtherinformation on the IB programs can be found at www.ibo.org. Thefollowing chart shows how the credit from IB Examinations will betransferred (see chart on the following page.)National University Credit andChallenge by ExaminationCredit by ExaminationCurrently enrolled students can obtain credit for undergraduatecourses through departmental examinations, called Credit byExamination, when their training or work experience seems toprovide proficiency in the subject matter of an approved course.Only a limited number of courses are approved for Credit byExamination. Students cannot challenge courses that are in the samearea as an advanced course taken at National University or anotherregionally accredited institution. Students can apply for credit orADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) EXAM SCORE REQUIRED UNITS (Qtr) TRANSFER CREDIT ALLOWED FOR:60Psychology 3, 4, 5 4.5 PSY100English Literature/Composition 3, 4, 5 9 ENG100, ENG101 & LIT100Biology 3, 4, 5 12 BIO100 + 1 General Ed Area A-G courseArt History 3, 4, 5 4.5 ART100Calculus AB 3, 4, 5 4.5 MTH220Calculus BC 3, 4, 5 4.5 MTH221Chemistry 3, 4, 5 12 CHE101 + 1 General Ed Area A-GComputer Science A 3, 4, 5 6 1 General Ed Area A-GComputer Science AB 3, 4, 5 12 1 General Ed Area A-G + One open elective courseMacroeconomics 3, 4, 5 4.5 ECO204Microeconomics 3, 4, 5 4.5 ECO203English Language/Composition 3, 4, 5 9 ENG100, ENG101 & ENG240European History 3, 4, 5 9 2 General Ed Area E coursesGerman Language 3, 4, 5 9 2 General Ed Area G CoursesComp Government and Politics 3, 4, 5 4.5 1 General Ed Area E courseUS Government and Politics 3, 4, 5 4.5 POL201Music Theory 3, 4, 5 9 2 General Ed Area D coursesPhysics B 3, 4, 5 12 PHS104, 1 Area A-G & 1 open electivePhysics C 3, 4, 5 9 PHS104 & 1 Area A-GSpanish Language 3, 4, 5 9 2 Area GSpanish Literature 3, 4, 5 4.5 1 Area DStatistics 3, 4, 5 4.5 MTH210US History 3, 4, 5 9 HIS220A & HIS220B