1a. IntroSUS 2003 - University of Maryland University College

Vocational and Technical CreditVocational and technical credit from regionally accredited institutionsor American Council on Education–approved organizations,when applicable, may be accepted as elective credit only.Vocational and technical credit may not be used to satisfy degreerequirements such as general education or major or minor requirements.This credit may be applied toward a degree at UMUC, upto the following limits:• Associate’s degree: A maximum of 12 semester hours.•Bachelor’s degree: A maximum of 21 semester hours of coherentlyrelated work, creditable toward the BS or BTPS only (notthe BA). Whether credit may be applied to a double majordepends on the majors chosen.Noncollegiate CoursesUMUC will accept for credit professional (not technical) noncollegiatecourses applicable to the student’s curriculum that have been evaluatedby either (1) ACE (if the courses are listed in the National Guide toEducational Credit for Training Programs) or (2) the University of theState of New York National Program on Noncollegiate SponsoredInstruction (if listed in its College Credit Recommendations).Credit by ExaminationUMUC may award as many as 60 semester hours of credit by examinationtoward the bachelor’s degree (30 semester hours toward theassociate’s degree), provided that (1) there is no duplication of otheracademic credit, and (2) the scores presented meet UMUC standards.Examinations may include the Advanced Placement examinationsadministered by the College Board, the College-Level ExaminationProgram (CLEP), Defense Activity for Non-Traditional EducationSupport (DANTES) examinations, and Excelsior College Examinations.UMUC also accepts credit for professional examinations listedin the ACE Guide to Educational Credit by Examination. As many as30 semester hours of examination credit awarded by other regionallyaccredited institutions may be accepted for courses that appear on anofficial transcript with a grade of C or better. Students who havequestions about credit by examination are encouraged to consultan advisor.Advanced PlacementAdvanced placement and college credit may be granted to studentson the basis of scores on a College Board Advanced Placement (AP)examination. These examinations are normally administered to eligiblehigh school seniors during the May preceding matriculation in college.A student intending to transfer AP credit that was awarded at anothercollege or similar institution must have a transcript of those scoressent directly to UMUC from the College Board. When those scoreshave been received, an advisor will determine whether they meet thestandards established at UMUC for granting AP credit, and howmuch credit may be awarded.Credit earned by advanced placement may be used to completemajors or minors or as electives.College-Level Examination ProgramUp to 24 semester hours may be awarded for general examinations inthe College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). The scores mustmeet UMUC standards. UMUC may award 3 semester hours eachfor the English examination and the mathematics examination, and6 semester hours for the examinations in natural science, social sciencesand history, and humanities.Successful completion of certain subject-area examinations isanother way of earning college credit. Advisors can furnish details.DANTES ExaminationsCredit may be awarded for successfully completing certain SubjectStandardized Tests of DANTES (formerly known as USAFI).Advisors have information on which tests are acceptable.Excelsior College ExaminationsStudents may earn credit for successfully completing subject testsoffered by Excelsior College. Tests are available in various areas of thearts and sciences, as well as in business. Scores must meet UMUCstandards. Advisors can furnish details.20