If the student successfully completed graduate courses at another accredited institution, the student may apply for transfer credit up to nine (9) credits in this program. If, upon faculty assessment, the courses are deemed comparable to courses in this program, the student will be awarded credit toward completion of his/her degree. All courses for transfer credit must meet the Graduate Transfer Credit Policy requirements, including the six-year time limit.

A maximum of nine (9) credit hours from regionally accredited institutions, with a grade of B or better, may be accepted for transfer if the courses are appropriate to your plan of study.  Grades from courses transferred are not computed into your FSU grade point average.  Transfer credits may not be given for graduate level courses completed to fulfill baccalaureate degree requirements.

The student may also request a proficiency exam in one course (SCCO 600) based on his/her prior training and experience. Through the credit by exam option, the student may earn credit for a maximum of one course in this manner. Proficiency exams may be taken only once per course. In the event that the “proficiency by examination” is not granted, the student will be expected to enroll in the course as soon as possible. The student may not exceed a combined total of nine (9) credits by transfer and credit by exam.