Credit for Military Training
A student who has been in active military service may submit a copy of their separation notice for possible award of credit for satisfactory completion of coursework taken as part of military training that is relevant to the program of application. Transfer credit is granted only for coursework completed through a regionally accredited post-secondary academic institution.
Credit by Examination
A maximum of 15 semester credits earned by examination may be applied to meet certificate program requirements.
A maximum of 30 semester credits earned by examination may be applied to meet baccalaureate program requirements.
The total semester credits established through credit by challenge examinations are limited to 25% of the total credits required for the specific certificate or degree.
Credit for Elective and Core Curriculum Requirements
With departmental approval, credits established by examination appearing on an official transcript of a regionally accredited post-secondary academic institution may be transferred to fulfill the elective and core curriculum. UAMS College of Health Professions programs may choose to limit the type of courses eligible for credit by examination.
For example, some programs may not accept examination credit for laboratory science courses. Applicants are encouraged to contact the program of desired enrollment for confirmation.
College Level Examination Program Credits
The UAMS College of Health Professions does not award credits for College Level Examination Program tests. However, they will consider credits awarded by other regionally accredited post-secondary academic institutions. To be considered for credit transfer, the official transcript from the institution that awarded the credit must reflect the CLEP credits.
Credit for Professional Program Requirements
If a student is admitted to or enrolled in a program in the UAMS College of Health Professions, they may be eligible to receive academic credit by passing exams in certain courses. This decision will be made by the associate dean for academic affairs, along with the relevant department or program. Such credit will be limited to a maximum of 25% of the total professional credits required for the specific certificate or degree.
A fee of one-half of the semester credit tuition will be charged for courses challenged by examination. When credits are earned by challenge examination, “CR” will be entered into the student record. This credit will not be used in computing GPA or cumulative GPA.
Undergraduate Programs and Advanced Placement Credits
Whether or not Advanced Placement courses are accepted varies by program. Please refer to the following when determining if AP courses can be accepted.
The programs that will not accept AP credit to satisfy science and math requirements, but will accept AP credit to satisfy general education requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Cytology Program
- Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences Program
- Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Imaging Sciences Program
- Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Program (up to 15 semester credit hours)
The program that will not accept AP credit to satisfy any prerequisite courses:
- Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Program
Advanced Standing
While atypical, a department’s admissions committee may recommend advanced placement upon consideration of an applicant’s background and experience. Programs must consider the requirements of their accrediting agency when determining if advanced placement is an option. Final approval is required from the dean.