Credit Evaluation Policies
Students entering Nevada State University may be awarded credit(s) for previous college or university course work, nationally administered examinations, and military service, according to policies established by the college and by the Nevada System of Higher Education.
Previous College Or University Work
Students who are transferring baccalaureate level course work from regionally accredited institutions of higher education may be granted credit for work completed that is equivalent to courses offered at Nevada State University, or that can fulfill core and/or major requirements, or as general electives. The amount of credits awarded is based upon the following:
- Regional Accredited Institutions: Credits accepted in transfer must have been earned at an institution accredited by one of the regional accrediting associations listed below and recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or, the must have been earned at an institution that is a candidate for regional accreditation or, sponsored by a regionally accredited institution.
- Regional Accrediting Agencies:
- Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA), Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institution of Higher Education (NEASC-CIHE)
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), The Higher Learning Commission
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SAC-CC)
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (WASC-JC)
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission (WASC)
- Nationally Accredited Institutions: Credits from nationally accredited institutions are generally not accepted for transfer at NSC. However, credits earned from specialized institutions offering associate, bachelor, or advanced degrees that are accredited, candidates for accreditation, or are sponsored by institutions that are accredited by one of the following national accrediting associations listed below and recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) will be evaluated on an individual, course-by-course basis if requested by the student by means of petition.
- National Accrediting Agencies:
- Association of Biblical Higher Education Education Commission on Accreditation (ABHECA)
- Association of Advanced Rabbinical and Talmudic Schools Accreditation Commission (AARTSAC)
- Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)
- Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (CAATS)
- Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)
- Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools Accreditation Commission (TACCSAC)
- International Transcripts: Official academic transcripts must be submitted in the English language and must remain in the sealed envelope provided by the issuing institution(s) or provided electronically by the issuing institution(s) directly to NSC. Applicants who have completed coursework at a non-U.S. or a non-English speaking college or university are required to have their documents evaluated and translated, if appropriate, by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member. This official evaluation and translation, in addition to official copies of the documents in sealed envelopes, must be submitted to the university in order to be considered for admission. Visit Admissions & Recruitment or www.naes.org.
- Duplicate credit or excess is not counted towards completion of a Nevada State University degree.
- The award of transfer credits at the point of admission is not a guarantee that all transferable course work will be applicable to every degree program. However, course work that is deemed transferable at the point of admission will, at minimum, be eligible for general elective credit.
Non-traditional Credit
Non-traditional credit includes, but is not limited to credit by exam and military service. The maximum number of non-traditional credits that may be applied towards a NSU degree may not exceed one half of the minimum number of credits required for that degree. An official copy of grades or test scores must be sent to the Office of Admission and Recruitment directly from the school, testing service, or reporting agency.
Veterans and students in active military duty in the United States Armed Forces who are receiving educational benefits, must, in addition to other post-secondary academic transcripts, submit all military transcripts for evaluation when applying for admission.
Contact Information for Non-traditional credit inquiries: Office of Admissions and Recruitment, 702-992-2130 or transfer@nsc.edu.
College Board Advanced Placement Examination (AP)
Unless otherwise noted, minimum subject examination scores must be 3, to earn elective or specific course equivalent credits. Test description and content are reviewed by the department offering the course(s) to determine the number of credits awarded as well as course equivalency.
SUBJECT SCORE
|
Examination
|
Score
|
Course Equivalence, credit
|
ART
|
| 2-D Art & Design |
3-5 |
ART 107, 3 credits |
| 3-D Art & Design |
3-5 |
Elective, 3 credits |
Art History Test
|
3-5
|
ART 260, 3 credits
|
Studio Art: Drawing
|
3-5
|
ART 101, 3 credits
|
BIOLOGY
|
Biology Test
|
3-4
|
BIOL 101A, 3 credits no lab
|
| |
5 |
BIOL 190A, 3 credits no lab |
CHEMISTRY
|
Chemistry Science Test
|
3
|
CHEM 121A, 3 credits no lab
|
| |
4-5 |
CHEM 121A & CHEM 122A, 6 credits no lab |
COMPUTER SCIENCE
|
Computer Science A Test
|
3
|
CS 105, 3 credits
|
| |
4-5
|
CS 135, 3 credits |
| Computer Science Principles |
3 |
Elective, 3 credits |
ECONOMICS
|
Macroeconomics Test
|
3-5
|
ECON 103, 3 credits
|
Microeconomics Test
|
3-5
|
ECON 102, 3 credits
|
ENGLISH
|
| English Language & Composition |
3 |
ENG 101, 3 credits |
| |
4-5 |
ENG 101 &ENG 102, 6 credits |
| English Literature & Composition |
3-5
|
ENG 101, 3 credits
|
A maximum of six credits may be awarded for AP exams in English
|
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
|
Environmental Science Test
|
4-5
|
ENV 101, 3 credits
|
No credit granted for scores of 3.
|
| GEOGRAPHY |
Human Geography Test
|
3-5
|
GEOG 106, 3 credits
|
HISTORY
|
American History Test
|
3
|
HIST 101, 3 credits
|
| |
4-5
|
HIST 101 & HIST 102, 6 credits
|
If three credits are granted, HIST 101 does not satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Constitution alone, but must be taken with HIST 102 or PSC 100. If six credits are granted, HIST 101 and HIST 102 do not satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Constitution alone, but must be taken with PSC 100.
|
European History Test
|
3-5
|
HIST 106, 3 credits
|
U.S. History Test
|
3 |
HIST 101, 3 credits
|
|
4-5
|
HIST 101 & HIST 102, 6 credits
|
| If three credits are granted, HIST 101 does not satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Constitution alone, but must be taken with HIST 102 or PSC 100. If six credits are granted, HIST 101 and HIST 102 do not satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Constitution alone, but must be taken with PSC 100. |
World History Test
|
3-5
|
Elective, 3 credits
|
MATHEMATICS
|
Calculus AB Test
|
3-5
|
MATH 181, 4 credits
|
Calculus BC Test
|
3-5
|
MATH 181 & MATH 182, 8 credits
|
Statistics Test
|
3-5
|
PSY 210, 3 credits
|
MUSIC
|
Music Theory Test
|
3-5
|
Elective, 3 credits
|
PHYSICS
|
Physics 1: Algebra-Based
|
3-5
|
Elective, 3 credits no lab
|
Physics 2: Algebra-Based
|
3-5
|
Elective, 3 credits no lab
|
Physics B Physics Algebra & Trig Based Test
|
3-5
|
PHYS 100, 3 credits
|
|
Physics C Electricity & Magnetism
|
3-5
|
Elective, 3 credits no lab
|
Physics C Mechanics
|
3-5
|
Elective, 3 credits no lab
|
POLITICAL SCIENCE
|
| Comparative Government & Politics |
3-5 |
PSC 221, 3 credits |
| Does not satisfy US or NV Constitution requirement |
US Government & Politics
|
3-5
|
PSC 101, 4 credits
|
Does not satisfy Core Curriculum requirement for Constitution alone, must be taken with PSC 100 or HIST 102 or HIST 217.
|
Government & Politics Comparative Test
|
3-5
|
PSC 211, 3 credits
|
PSYCHOLOGY
|
| Psychology |
3-5 |
PSY 101, 3 credits |
WORLD FOREIGN LANGUAGE & CULTURE
|
| Chinese Language & Culture |
3 |
Elective, 3 credits |
| French Language & Culture |
3 |
FREN 111, 4 credits |
| |
4-5 |
FREN 111 & FREN 112, 8 credits |
| German Language & Culture |
3 |
Elective, 3 credits |
| Italian Language & Culture |
3 |
Elective, 3 credits |
| Japanese Language & Culture |
3 |
Elective, 3 credits |
| Latin |
3 |
Elective, 3 credits |
| Spanish Language & Culture |
3 |
SPAN 113 & SPAN 114, 6 credits |
| |
4-5 |
SPAN 113, SPAN 114, SPAN 213, & SPAN 214, 12 credits |
| Spanish Literature & Culture |
4 |
SPAN 113, SPAN 114, & SPAN 213, 9 credits |
| |
5 |
SPAN 113, SPAN 114, SPAN 213, & SPAN 214, 12 credits |
College Level Examination (CLEP)
Credits may be awarded for each examination with scores that meet the minimum score requirement recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE). Schools and/or academic departments determine the equivalent course level, the number of credits to award, and whether the exam meets university or degree requirements.
On July 1, 2010, CLEP replaced the following exams:
- English Composition is replaced by College Composition Modular
- Freshman College Composition is replaced by College Composition Modular
- English Composition with Essay is replaced by College Composition
SUBJECT EXAMINATION
|
Examination
|
Score
|
Course Equivalence, Credit
|
| BIOLOGY |
General Biology
|
50+
|
BIOL 101, 3 credits no lab
|
BUSINESS
|
Information Systems & Computing Applications
|
50+
|
IS 101, 3 credits
|
Introductory Business Law
|
50+
|
BLW 302, 3 credits
|
Principles of Accounting
|
50+
|
ACC 201 & ACC 202, 6 credits
|
Principles of Management
|
50+
|
MGT 301, 3 credits
|
Principles of Marketing
|
50+
|
MKT 210, 3 credits
|
CHEMISTRY
|
General Chemistry
|
50+
|
CHEM 108, 3 credits no lab
|
ECONOMICS
|
Principles of Microeconomics
|
50+
|
ECON 102, 3 credits
|
Principles of Macroeconomics
|
50+
|
ECON 103, 3 credits
|
EDUCATION
|
Introduction to Educational Psychology
|
50+
|
Elective, 3 credits
|
ENGLISH
|
American Literature
|
50+
|
ENG 241, 3 credits
|
Analyzing & Interpreting Literature
|
50+
|
ENG 298, 3 credits
|
College Composition
|
50-63
|
ENG 101, 3 credits
|
| |
64+
|
ENG 101 & ENG 102, 6 credits
|
College Composition Modular
|
50+
|
ENG 101, 3 credits
|
*English Composition
|
50-63
|
ENG 101, 3 credits
|
| |
64+
|
ENG 101 & ENG 102, 6 credits
|
|
**Freshman College Composition
including essay
|
50-63
|
ENG 101, 3 credits
|
| |
64+
|
ENG 101 & ENG 102, 6 credits
|
English Literature
|
50+
|
ENG 235, 3 credits
|
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
|
Environmental Science
|
50+
|
ENV 101, 3 credits no lab
|
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
|
College French
|
50-58
|
FREN 111 & FREN 112, 6 credits
|
| |
59+
|
FREN 111, FREN 112, FREN 211, &
FREN 212, 12 credits
|
College German
|
50-58
|
Elective, 6 credits
|
| |
59+
|
Elective, 12 credits
|
College Spanish
|
50-58
|
SPAN 113 & SPAN 114, 6 credits
|
| |
59+
|
SPAN 113, SPAN 114, SPAN 213, &
SPAN 214, 12 credits
|
HISTORY
|
US History I: Early Colonization to 1877
|
50+
|
HIST 101, 3 credits
|
US History II: 1865 to the Present
|
50+
|
HIST 102, 3 credits
|
Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648
|
50+
|
HIST 105, 3 credits
|
Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present
|
50+
|
HIST 106, 3 credits
|
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & FAMILY STUDIES
|
Human Growth & Development
|
50+
|
PSY 201, 3 credits
|
MATHEMATICS
|
Calculus
|
50+
|
MATH 182, 4 credits
|
College Algebra
|
50+
|
MATH 124, 3 credits
|
College Algebra-Trigonometry
|
50+
|
MATH 128, 5 credits
|
Trigonometry
|
50+
|
MATH 128, 5 credits
|
POLITICAL SCIENCE
|
US Government
|
50+
|
PSC 101, 4 credits
does not fulfill NV Constitution
|
PSYCHOLOGY
|
Introduction Psychology
|
50+
|
PSY 101, 3 credits
|
SOCIOLOGY
|
Introduction Sociology
|
50+
|
SOC 101, 3 credits
|
GENERAL EXAMINATION
|
Examination
|
Score
|
Course Equivalence, Credit
|
English Composition including essay
|
500-639
|
ENG 101, 3 credits
|
| |
640+
|
ENG 101 & ENG 102, 6 credits
|
Humanities
|
500+
|
Elective, 3 credit
|
College Mathematics
|
500+
|
MATH 120, 3 credits
|
Natural Science
|
500+
|
Elective, 3 credits
|
Social Science & History
|
500+
|
Elective, 3 credits
|
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DANTES/DSST)
Credits may be awarded for each examination with scores that meet the minimum score requirement recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE). Schools and/or academic departments determine the equivalent course level, the number of credits to award, and whether the exam meets university or degree requirements.
Military Education, Training, and Occupation Experiences
Baccalaureate level courses/training taken by students in the military may be awarded credits based on the American Council on Education (ACE) recommendation. Schools and/or academic departments determine the equivalent course level, the number of credits to award, and whether the exam meets university or degree requirements.
The following are military credits that are currently awarded with specific course equivalents at Nevada State University.
Military Service
Veterans who have served a minimum of 12 months on active duty in the United States Armed Forces and were honorably discharged, may, upon request, be granted a maximum of 4 general elective credits. A copy of the Report of Separation (DD 214) must be submitted to the Office of Admissions and Recruitment when applying for admission.