To Award or Not to Award: How
UC Evaluates Non-CCC Courses
CSU/UC Joint Counselor Conference
September 2015
Presentation Topics
UC’s transfer credit practices
Different types of collegiate institutions
Specific subject areas
International courses
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UC’s Transfer Credit
Practices
UC’s Transfer Credit Practices
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
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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
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Evaluating Different
Collegiate Institutions
Courses from Religious Institutions
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
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Courses that are not
transferable to UC:
• Approach religion from
a dogmatic, sectarian
point of view meant to
indoctrinate or convert
Examples: Courses from Religious Institutions
Transferable:
Not Transferable:
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
St. Mary’s College – CA
Criswell College – TX
T&RS 114 THE
MARK
A close study of the
with an emphasis
historical, social,
background.
GOSPEL
OF
Gospel of Mark
on its literary,
and political
BIOLOGY
St. Mary’s College - Moraga,
CA
General lab science courses
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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.
Courses from Military Institutions
Courses that are transferable to
UC must:
Courses that are not transferable
to UC:
•
Be completed at a UC-recognized
college/university
•
How to/practical application
vocational courses
•
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)
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)
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Specific Subject Areas
Courses in Math & Statistics
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)
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Courses that are not
transferable to UC:
• Remedial courses in
topics from arithmetic,
beginning and
intermediate algebra,
plane geometry, and
trigonometry
Examples: Math Courses
Transferable:
Not Transferable:
Green River Community College – WA
University of Puget Sound - WA
MATH 106 - ESSENTIALS OF PRECALCULUS MATH
Study of polynomial, rational, exponential,
logarithmic, & trigonometric functions;
algebraic combinations of functions,
composition of functions, transformation of
functions, & inverse functions.
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
Prerequisite: Completion of HS pre-calculus importance and critical role their application plays
grade of B average or higher within the last 2 in a person's economic, political, and personal
years; or appropriate placement test score; or life.
instructor’s permission.
Course is not designed to prepare students for
further work in mathematics.
Prerequisite: One year of high school
mathematics.
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Examples: Statistics Courses
Transferable:
Not Transferable:
University of North Carolina – NC Dean College – MA
STOR 155 INTRODUCTION TO
STATISTICS
MTH 130 INTRODUCTORY
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.
Topics include descriptive
statistics, measures of central
tendency and dispersion,
probability rules and probability
distributions, the central limit
theorem and simple hypothesis
testing.
Prereq: Col Algebra
No prereq
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Application to real-world
problems is stressed throughout
the course.
Courses in English – Composition and
Literature
Courses that are transferable to UC
must:
Courses that are not transferable
to UC:
• Have prerequisite or examination
comparable to the UC Entry Level
Writing Requirement
• Remedial work in English
(focused on topics in spelling,
punctuation, and usage, basic
structures of sentences,
paragraphs, and short essays) is
not transferable.
• 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.
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Courses in English - Writing
Courses that are
transferable to UC must:
Courses that are not
transferable to UC:
• Have a minimum
prerequisite course
• Commercially
oriented writing
courses are not
transferable.
• One course in
Journalism is awarded
transfer credit
• Courses may include
topics such as
fundamentals, history or
media studies
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These types of courses
cannot be used to meet
the English composition
(UC-E) requirement.
Examples:
English Courses
St. Louis Community
College
Florissant Valley, MO
Transferable:
Not Transferable:
ENG 102 COLLEGE COMPOSITION II
ENG 030 INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE
WRITING
Focuses on argumentative and
persuasive writing techniques;
effective writing processes, writing
styles, research abilities, analytical
skills, and argumentative tools.
Prerequisites: ENG:100 or
ENG:101
ENGL 128 RESEARCH WRITING:
SCIENCE/ENGINEERING
Green River Community
College Auburn, WA
International Universities
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Improve basic grammar and writing
skills, construction of sentences.
ENGL 100 INTRODUCTORY
COMPOSITION
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.
General review of the rules of English
grammar and spelling. Designed to
prepare students for ENGL 101.
If regionally accredited in the U.S. or
if the primary language/language of
instruction is English:
If English is not the primary language
of country/language of instruction and
the institution is not regionally
accredited in the U.S.
Courses will be reviewed carefully
for transfer
English composition is not transferable
English as a Second Language
Courses that are transferable to UC:
• 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
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Examples: ESL Courses
Michigan State University
Transferable:
Not Transferable:
ESL 221 ENGLISH
COMPOSITION FOR NONNATIVE SPEAKERS OF
ENGLISH
ESL 220 ENGLISH
GRAMMAR AND
COMPOSITION FOR NONNATIVE SPEAKERS OF
ENGLISH
Intensive and extensive writing
in English for academic
purposes
International Universities
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No credit awarded for ESL
courses
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
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
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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
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Languages other than English
Courses that are transferable to UC must:
Provide instruction in:
• written and oral language
• history and cultural traditions of the country
Conversation courses must:
• have prerequisite equivalent to the 3rd 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.
ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015
Examples: Languages other than English
Transferable:
Not Transferable:
Valparaiso University - IN
Valparaiso University - IN
FLS 203 INTERMEDIATE
SPANISH
FLS 307 PROFESSIONAL
SPANISH
Language skills, emphasis on
interpersonal, interpretive, and
presentational communication;
Increased control of
grammatical structures,
broaden vocabulary, and more
familiarity with Hispanic
cultures
Language used in international
business (writing of business
letters and general commercial
terminology)
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International Courses
Limitations on Language other than English
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
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Examples: Limitations on Language other
than English
Student’s High School:
Fuzhou No. 8 High School
(China)
Student’s College:
City College of San Francisco
(California)
ENSURING TRANSFER SUCCESS 2015
High School
Language of
Instruction:
Chinese
No credit for
CHIN 1 Elem
Chinese
Medical School/Nursing Program
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
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Examples: Medical School/Nursing
Program
Lebanese International
University
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Resources to Guide You
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-policychart.pdf
Subject Discipline Guidelines
ucop.edu/transfer-articulation/transferable-course-agreements/tca-policy/regulations-bysubject-area.html
IGETC Standards
icas-ca.org/standards-policies-and-procedures-manual
Quick Reference for Counselors – 2015
admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/files/quick-reference-2015.pdf
The 2015 edition of Quick Reference will be released no later than September 30th.
Email us: Questions on UC systemwide admission requirements, policies and practices
AskUC@ucop.edu
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International Resources
World Higher Education Database - www.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
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
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/foreigneducation-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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