Advanced Standing Credit

Master's Degree and Certificate Programs

Advanced standing credit for master's-level coursework that is directly equivalent to a required core and/or concentration course in students specific Walsh College degree or certificate program may be awarded for up to a maximum of 49% of the credit hours required in the appropriate degree program. A minimum of 51% of the credit hours required for each degree and certificate program must be completed in residence at Walsh College.

Advanced standing credit will only be awarded once for a transfer course within a master's degree or master's level certificate program; in subsequent programs, the course may be used to obtain a waiver or exclusion, if time limits and equivalencies are met. Approved courses taken at the master's level while a bachelor's level student may not exceed 12-15 semester credit hours of advanced standing depending on the master's program.

Advanced standing credit awarded for a “course set” can be used to fulfill elective and concentration requirements but will not be designated on the student’s transcript as a concentration. A student will not be awarded a certificate for courses completed for a concentration. A student who is pursuing a second master's degree at Walsh College will not be awarded a concentration that was previously completed in the first degree.

Eligibility for advanced standing coursework requires:

The course must be equivalent to a course offered as a part of a Walsh College master's degree or certificate program.
The master's level transfer course must have been completed with a grade of “B” (3.000) or better from a college or university accredited by an approved accrediting body as noted for admission. Master's level courses completed in residence at Walsh College must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.000) or better to be considered for advanced standing.
The course must have been completed within the 60 calendar months (five years) preceding the date of initial admission.

Doctoral Programs

Advanced standing credit for doctoral level coursework that is directly equivalent to a required core course in the Walsh College doctoral degree program may be awarded for up to a maximum of thirty semester credit hours required in the appropriate degree program.

Advanced standing credit will only be awarded once for a transfer course within a doctoral degree program; in subsequent programs, the course may be used to obtain a waiver or exclusion, if time limits and equivalencies are met.

Eligibility for advanced standing coursework requires:

The course must be equivalent to a course offered as a part of a Walsh College doctoral degree program.
The doctoral level transfer course must have been completed with a grade of “B” (3.000) or better from a college or university accredited by an approved accrediting body as noted for admission.
The course must have been completed within the 60 calendar months (five years) preceding the date of initial admission.