1. To Award or Not to Award: How UC Evaluates Non-CCC Courses

2. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 UC’s transfer credit practices Different types of collegiate institutions Specific subject areas International courses Lower Division Maximum Credit Limitation Presentation Topics

3. UC’s Transfer Credit Practices

4. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 The University of California (UC) awards unit credit for college courses completed at: United States regionally accredited colleges and universities, or at Universities recognized by the Ministry of Education in another country that offers university- level academic degree program UC’s Transfer Credit Practices

5. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 Courses that are transferable to UC must Be listed in the institution’s catalog as offered for the year in which the course was completed, and Include the same or similar content as UC courses, and Require the same or similar prerequisite coursework as UC courses, and Be offered at the same level of instruction as UC courses

6. Evaluating Different Collegiate Institutions

7. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 Courses that are transferable to UC must: Focus on religion in an objective and scholarly manner Approach religion from a historical and literary point of view that is comparative and cultural Courses from Religious Institutions Approach religion from a dogmatic, sectarian point of view meant to indoctrinate or convert Courses that are not transferable to UC:

8. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 Examples: Courses from Religious Institutions Transferable: RELIGIOUS STUDIES St. Mary’s College – CA T&RS 114 THE GOSPEL OF MARK A close study of the Gospel of Mark with an emphasis on its literary, historical, social, and political background. BIOLOGY St. Mary’s College - Moraga, CA General lab science courses Not Transferable: RELIGIOUS STUDIES Criswell College – TX EMS 102 CHURH EVANGELISM Study of biblical basis of evangelism, a brief history of evangelism, and various aspects of a perennial program of evangelism in the local assembly of believers. Particular emphasis given to discipleship and church growth. BIOLOGY Cal Baptist University – CA BIO 173 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY Analysis of the Greek and Latin components of medical and biological terms; objective of developing skills in word recognition and word building.

9. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 Courses that are transferable to UC must: Be completed at a UC-recognized college/university Defense Language Institute, Community College of the Air Force, University of Maryland, etc. Courses offered by U.S. military branches Physical Education Some courses related to occupation training if equivalent to courses offered at UC (e.g. leadership) Courses that are not transferable to UC: How to/practical application vocational courses Recruit/Basic Training, Firefighting, Automotive Repair, Crane Maintenance, Cryptologic Technician, Military Policies Personal Development: managing finances, master chief training, increasing your emotional intelligence, communication etiquette, driving for life Exam Credit: CLEP and DANTES (DSST) Courses from Military Institutions

10. Specific Subject Areas

11. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 Courses in Math Courses that are transferable to UC must: Have prerequisite equivalent to intermediate algebra or higher Employ topics of advanced algebra Pre-calculus with intermediate algebra is OK Credit for either college algebra or pre-calculus – limit of 5 semester/7.5 quarter units One year in Elementary Math for Teacher Education may be considered for credit (but not UC-M) Courses that are not transferable to UC: Remedial courses in topics from arithmetic, beginning and intermediate algebra, plane geometry, and trigonometry

12. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 Examples: Math Courses Transferable: Green River Community College – WA MATH 106 - ESSENTIALS OF PRE- CALCULUS MATH Study of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, & trigonometric functions; algebraic combinations of functions, composition of functions, transformation of functions, & inverse functions. Prerequisite: Completion of HS pre-calculus grade of B average or higher within the last 2 years; or appropriate placement test score; or instructor’s permission. Not Transferable: University of Puget Sound - WA MATH 103 INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY MATH Intro to contemporary math and its applications; topics from management science, statistics, social choice, the geometry of size and shape, and mathematics for computer science. Topics are chosen for their mathematical importance and critical role their application plays in a person's economic, political, and personal life. Course is not designed to prepare students for further work in mathematics. Prerequisite: One year of high school mathematics.

13. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 Courses in Statistics Have a prerequisite of intermediate algebra or its equivalent Include description and analysis of data using mathematical techniques including primarily algebraic methods Focus on the acquisition and understanding of statistical concepts Topics should include: population distribution, probability and testing of hypotheses, significance, and correlations A second course in statistics may be acceptable if content is sequential and not duplicative Found in the social sciences, mathematics, economics and science departments Courses that are transferable to UC must:

14. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 Examples: Statistics Courses Transferable: University of North Carolina – NC STOR 155 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS Data analysis; correlation and regression; sampling and experimental design; basic probability (random variables, expected values, normal and binomial distributions); hypothesis testing and confidence intervals for means, proportions, and regression parameters; use of spreadsheet software. Prereq: Col Algebra Not Transferable: Dean College – MA MTH 130 INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS Topics include descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability rules and probability distributions, the central limit theorem and simple hypothesis testing. Application to real-world problems is stressed throughout the course. No prereq

15. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 Courses in English – Composition and Literature Courses that are transferable to UC must: Have prerequisite or examination comparable to the UC Entry Level Writing Requirement Require extensive practice in writing (6,000-8,000 words) Literature courses - prerequisite not required. Children’s literature courses are acceptable as a genre but not as a teaching/selection guide for teachers/parents. Courses that are not transferable to UC: Remedial work in English (focused on topics in spelling, punctuation, and usage, basic structures of sentences, paragraphs, and short essays) is not transferable.

16. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 Courses in English - Writing Courses that are transferable to UC must: Have a minimum prerequisite course One course in Journalism is awarded transfer credit Courses may include topics such as fundamentals, history or media studies Courses that are not transferable to UC: Commercially oriented writing courses are not transferable. These types of courses cannot be used to meet the English composition (UC-E) requirement.

17. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 Examples: English Courses St. Louis Community College Florissant Valley, MO Green River Community College Auburn, WA International Universities Transferable: ENG 102 COLLEGE COMPOSITION II Focuses on argumentative and persuasive writing techniques; effective writing processes, writing styles, research abilities, analytical skills, and argumentative tools. Prerequisites: ENG:100 or ENG:101ENG:100 ENG:101 ENGL 128 RESEARCH WRITING: SCIENCE/ENGINEERING Composition course with readings; research-based writing in the sciences, engineering and business; emphasizes development of academic research and writing skills; critical thinking including the analysis, interpretation, evaluation, documentation & synthesis of multiple sources & evidence. Prerequisite: A grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL& 101. If regionally accredited in the U.S. or if the primary language/language of instruction is English: Courses will be reviewed carefully for transfer Not Transferable: ENG 030 INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE WRITING Improve basic grammar and writing skills, construction of sentences. ENGL 100 INTRODUCTORY COMPOSITION General review of the rules of English grammar and spelling. Designed to prepare students for ENGL 101. If English is not the primary language of country/language of instruction and the institution is not regionally accredited in the U.S. English composition is not transferable

18. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 English as a Second Language Only the highest levels of ESL courses, which prepare students for the UC-transferable English composition/literature courses Paragraph development and progression to essay writing is needed. Courses that focus exclusively on listening, reading, or speaking skills are not transferable to UC. Max of 8 semester units of transfer credit for English as a Second Language (ESL) courses that emphasize writing Courses that are transferable to UC:

19. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 Examples: ESL Courses Transferable: ESL 221 ENGLISH COMPOSITION FOR NON- NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH Intensive and extensive writing in English for academic purposes No credit awarded for ESL courses Not Transferable: ESL 220 ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION FOR NON- NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH Systematic review of English grammar. Intensive and extensive writing of English. A student may earn a maximum of 12 credits in all enrollments for this course. No credit awarded for ESL courses Michigan State University International Universities

20. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 Focus on role of business as it relates to the greater society, and Includes topics on ethics, labor, finance marketing, etc. Up to one year of Principles of Accounting allowed One course in Business Law Calculus and some computer systems courses offered through a business department are transferable, if the majority of the content is math or computer-oriented and not business-oriented. Courses that are transferable to UC must: Business

21. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 Examples: Business Courses Transferable: Introduction to Business Financial Accounting Managerial Accounting Business Law Business Calculus Not Transferable: LOWER DIVISION COURSES Business Communication Business Mathematics Cost Accounting Entrepreneurship Introduction to International Business Introduction to Marketing Taxation APPLIED COURSES Office Skills Hospitality/Tourism Management

22. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 Examples from UC Santa Cruz: I&C SCI 61 Game Systems and Design Principles & usage of game design elements; intro to technologies that support modern computer games; students will design, implement & critique several small games Computer graphics/game design Examples from UC Irvine: COMPSCI 112 Computer Graphics Fundamental principles of 3D computer graphics including polygonal modeling, geometric transformations, visibility, algorithms, illumination models, texturing & rasterization; use of independently-learned 3D graphics API to implement techniques

23. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 Examples: Computer Graphics/Game Design Courses Transferable: Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst. - NY ECSE 4750 Computer Graphics Intro to interactive computer graphic; emphasis on applications programming; objects & viewers, graphics architectures, pipeline, clipping, rasterization; geometric objects & transformations; texture mapping, ray tracing & radiosity; extensive programming with C++. Not Transferable: Full Sail University - FL Design Integration Crucial part of the game development process, artists, programmers, & designers bring individual components together, and test how they work; explores how the integration process is handled at professional gaming studios, teaching methods for combining the code & art at appropriate production milestones, testing and tracking bugs, and troubleshooting any design issues that arise.

24. Specific Subject Areas - Continued

25. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 Independent Study Awarding credit is determined based on course content upon: Submission of syllabus and other documents after enrollment at UC Reviewed on a course by course basis Consultation with UC faculty

26. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 Examples: Independent or Variable Topics Courses Course was listed as Ceramics Wheel Throwing ADSA 297 SPECIAL STUDIES Courses may focus on skill development, special interest topics, or contemporary art and design events. Credits: Variable 1-6 units Courses were listed without descriptions in the catalog: BIOL 499 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH, UNITS: 1-20 FRENCH 390 SUPERVISED STUDY, UNITS: 2-6

27. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 Provide instruction in: written and oral language history and cultural traditions of the country Conversation courses must: have prerequisite equivalent to the 3 rd level/year of high school study or one year of college level coursework not be primarily business or travel oriented Language courses designed for native speakers are transferable. Courses that are transferable to UC must: Languages other than English

28. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 Examples: Languages other than English Transferable: Valparaiso University - IN FLS 203 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH Language skills, emphasis on interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication; Increased control of grammatical structures, broaden vocabulary, and more familiarity with Hispanic cultures Not Transferable: Valparaiso University - IN FLS 307 PROFESSIONAL SPANISH Language used in international business (writing of business letters and general commercial terminology)

29. International Courses and other topics

30. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 Students who complete at least nine full years of education where the language of instruction is/was other than English: will not receive credit for lower division language courses in that language may receive credit for courses focusing on the study of literature Limitations on Language other than English

31. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 Student’s High School: Fuzhou No. 8 High School (China) Student’s College: City College of San Francisco (California) High School Language of Instruction: Chinese No credit for CHIN 1 - Elem Chinese Examples: Limitations on Language other than English

32. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 Medicine and Nursing programs in many countries outside of the United States begin right after high school (e.g. Mexico, India, China, Syria, Russia, etc.) Credit is awarded for introductory/general physical and/or biological sciences courses Credit is not awarded for specialized, vocational or technical medical or nursing courses Course descriptions and additional info may be requested by UC to determine transferability Medical School/Nursing Program

33. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 Lebanese International University Examples: Medical School/Nursing Program

34. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 P/PS Grades Numerical Grading Scales Unit Values Grades of: Credit (CR) Pass (P) Pass Satisfactory (PS) Must be equivalent to a 2.0 Wartburg College 1 unit = 3.5 sem units.5 unit = 2 sem units.25 unit = 1 sem unit University of Toronto Courses range in unit values from.5 - 1.0 Seattle Community Colleges Michigan State Univ. Numerical system with no letter grade conversion - 4.0, 3.5, 3.0, 2.5…

35. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 Previous Enrollment Applicants Must: International Courses Applicants Must: Gaps in Attendance Applicants Must: Report all courses attempted and completed…no matter how long ago Failure to do so is falsification Report all courses attempted and completed Select grading system option “OTHER” if their institution does not award letter grades of A,B,C,D,F Provide an explanation of what was being done during the time in question (e.g. working, birth of child, military service, etc.) Gap includes from end high school enrollment until starting college

36. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 IGETC Considerations Out-of-State Universities: Acceptable for IGETC International universities: Must have U.S. regional accreditation If not, only LOTE courses may be used for IGETC

37. Lower Division Maximum Credit Limitation

38. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 Maximum Limitations on Transfer Credits 70 sem/105 qtr units of credit for lower division coursework from any institution or combination of institutions Units beyond the maximum, can be awarded subject credit and may be used to satisfy subject requirements Units earned at any UC campus are not included are added to the maximum allowed may put applicants at risk due to excessive units Units earned through examinations (AP, IB, and/or A-Level) not included in the limitation do not put applicants at risk of being denied admission

39. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 Does Not Exceed Maximum Enrollment: San Diego City College Michigan State Univ City College of SF 45 sem units SDCC + 15 sem units MSU [all LD units] + 15 sem units CCSF Total = 75 sem units - 5 excess LD units = 70 sem units awarded by UC Exceeds Maximum Enrollment:Fresno City College, University of Washington Pepperdine University 60 sem units FCC + 24 sem units UW [of the 24 units, 4 LD & 20 UD] + 15 sem units Pepperdine [all 15 UD] Total = 99 sem units awarded [64 LD + 35 UD] = 99 sem units awarded by UC * Dean’s Review Required for some campuses **UC campuses very rarely offer admission to a student at senior-standing Examples: Lower Division Credit Limitation & Maximum Units

40. Resources to Guide You

41. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 Resources Transfer Credit Practices admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/files/Transfer_Credit_Practice.pdf Transfer Maximum Limitation Policy/Chart admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/files/uc-transfer-maximum-limitation- policy-chart.pdf Subject Discipline Guidelines ucop.edu/transfer-articulation/transferable-course-agreements/tca-policy/regulations-by- subject-area.html IGETC Standards icas-ca.org/standards-policies-and-procedures-manual Quick Reference for Counselors – 2014 admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/files/quick-reference-2014.pdf

42. ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015 International Resources World Higher Education Database - www.whed.netwww.whed.net Maintained by the International Association of Universities; contains info on universities part of the International Association of Universities. Free resource. AACRAO EDGE (Electronic Database for Global Education) - www.edge.aacrao.org www.edge.aacrao.org Database of educational systems, including some Ministry of Education-approved institutions. Requires a paid subscription. The U.S. Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) International Directory - www.cheainternational.org/intdb/international_directory.asp www.cheainternational.org/intdb/international_directory.asp Directory of quality assurance bodies, accreditation organizations and Ministries of Education for over 175 countries. Free resource. EP-Nuffic Foreign Education Systems - www.nuffic.nl/en/diploma-recognition/foreign- education-systemswww.nuffic.nl/en/diploma-recognition/foreign- education-systems Guides are specific for Dutch education equivalency; downloadable PDFs offer important links to Ministry of Education approved higher education institutions. Note: The links are not available for all countries. Free resource.

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