Postsecondary Transfer Credits
As an institution dedicated to adult learners, the American College of Education (ACE) recognizes and accepts prior postsecondary education credits earned at other institutions or through previous enrollment at ACE. Transfer credits must be from an accredited postsecondary higher education institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
ACE will evaluate transfer credit from these institutions using a course-for-course equivalency review process. The Program Transfer Requirements and Exclusions list outlines program-specific requirements and exclusions. Typically, courses will transfer at the same level (e.g., undergraduate-level course to undergraduate-level course, master-level course to master-level course, and doctoral-level to doctoral-level). Some postsecondary courses fall into general categories that may not be eligible for transfer credits or, in some instances, may receive recognition on a restricted basis. Examples include:
- Remedial courses in any subject (course level below a 100-level)
- Repeated courses or courses with duplicate subject content
Students with a conferred master’s degree from ACE can apply any completed ACE coursework to an “alumni elective track” for pathway or Ed.D. programs, not to exceed what has been outlined for the program.
ACE reserves the right to deny transfer credit for courses incompatible with its programs. If a student were to leave ACE for any reason, a new evaluation of credit transfers may be needed to ensure compliance with the current college policies upon the student’s return.
Traditional Credit Transfer Procedures
- Applicant or current student will submit a request to have post-secondary credits from another institution evaluated. The applicant or current student must submit the request at least one term (5-week term) prior to taking the potentially impacted course(s).
- ACE applicant or student must include, at minimum, an unofficial copy of their transcripts for a decision to be offered.
- The ACE applicant or student must provide an official transcript before the actual credit can be awarded in the student record.
- The college will evaluate the transfer request and award transfer credit using the Transfer Credit Policy.
- The college will provide the applicant or student a decision via email.
- The college will apply the credit to the student’s record when the official transcripts for prior credit have been received. If an applicant or student does not agree with the evaluation, they can appeal via the general appeal process .
Nontraditional Transfer Credits
American College of Education (ACE) recognizes that a student may have acquired college-level knowledge through expertise developed outside the classroom. At ACE, the awarding of nontraditional credit aligns to the college’s commitment to open new on-ramps and pathways for adult learners and its mission to provide them with high-quality, accessible, affordable educational opportunities.
In evaluating and awarding nontraditional credit, ACE adheres to the recommendations, policies, and assumed practices of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the standards of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL).
The college will award nontraditional academic credit to a student based on the standards listed on the Program Transfer Requirements and Exclusions.
At ACE, nontraditional credit takes many forms, including:
- Nationally recognized standardized examinations (e.g., AP, CLEP, IB, Dantes, etc.)
- Military service evaluation of service transcripts (e.g., JST, CCAF, etc.)
- American Council on Education (ACE) and National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS) approved select non-credit course, program, or certificate offered by an organization (e.g., Straighterline, Study.com, Sophia Learning, etc.)
- Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) of a non-credit course, program, or certificate offered by an organization and evaluated by ACE’s Credit for Prior Learning Services department in partnership with Academics.
Program Transfer Requirements and Exclusions
The Program Transfer Requirements and Exclusions list outlines program-specific requirements and exclusions.
Ed.D. Programs (Non-Pathway Option)
Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction
Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education
Ed.D. in Instructional Technology
Ed.D. in Leadership
Ed.D. in Nursing Education
Ed.D. in Public Health Education
Ed.D. in Second Language Instruction
Ed.D. in Special Education |
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Detail
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Notes
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| Maximum number of transferable external credits (including postsecondary and nontraditional credits) for this program |
21 |
Eligible Focus of Study courses, aligned to ACE courses, may be transferred using master’s or doctoral-level credits. Leadership, core/major, and research coursework must be completed at a doctoral level.
Courses not eligible for transfer include:
- Dissertation sequence courses
- First Courses - Any dedicated first course in a degree program
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| Maximum number of transferable Nontraditional Credits for this program |
0-12 |
The limit is zero (0) hours. The exception is that up to tewlve (12) hours may be accepted through specific nontraditional opportunities (e.g., LETRS) defined by an ACE partnership agreement. |
| Maximum number of transferable Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Nontraditional Credits for this program |
0 |
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| Grade or GPA Requirements for post-secondary transfer credits |
B or Better |
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| Time limit(s) for transfer credits |
10 years |
External transfer courses have a ten (10) year transfer limit from course end to term start at ACE.
Doctoral-level internal transfer courses have a ten (10) year transfer limit from course end to term start for the following:
- All ACE courses with TECH prefix
- All ACE courses with RES prefix
- ACE course - ORG6213: Emerging Technology in Organizations
- ACE course - HLTH6443: Systems, Policy and Leadership in Health Informatics
- ACE course - LEAD6153: Policy and Governance
- ACE course - HE6103: Law, Compliance, and Governance in Higher Education
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| Maximum number of prior ACE credits that can be applied to this program |
29 |
Previously completed coursework must align with the new program. |
| Total required credit hours to complete this program |
64 |
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| Minimum number of credit hours to be completed at ACE |
43 |
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| Minimum number of program core/major credit hours that must be completed at ACE |
43 |
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Ed.D. Programs (Pathway Option)
Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction
Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education
Ed.D. in Instructional Technology
Ed.D. in Leadership
Ed.D. in Nursing Education
Ed.D. in Public Health Education
Ed.D. in Second Language Instruction
Ed.D. in Special Education |
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Detail
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Notes
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| Maximum number of transferable external credits (including postsecondary and nontraditional credits) for this program |
27 |
Of the 27 eligible credit hours, 21 credits will transfer for designated core and focus of study coursework. Based on a review of previously completed coursework, up to six (6) credits are eligible for transfer to the research credit requirement.
Courses not eligible for transfer include:
- Dissertation sequence courses
- First Courses - Any dedicated first course in a degree program
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| Maximum number of transferable Nontraditional Credits for this program |
0 |
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| Maximum number of transferable Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Nontraditional Credits for this program |
0 |
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| Grade or GPA Requirements for post-secondary transfer credits |
B or Better |
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| Time limit(s) for transfer credits |
None |
Prior coursework does not expire.
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| Maximum number of prior ACE credits that can be applied to this program |
27 |
Previously completed coursework must align with the new program. |
| Total required credit hours to complete this program |
64 |
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| Minimum number of credit hours to be completed at ACE |
37 |
Total required credit hours for the program minus transferable credits. |
| Minimum number of program core/major credit hours that must be completed at ACE |
37 |
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Ed.S. Programs
Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction
Ed.S. in Early Childhood Education
Ed.S. in Instructional Technology
Ed.S. in Leadership
Ed.S. in Nursing Education
Ed.S. in Public Health Education
Ed.S. in Second Language Instruction
Ed.S. in Special Education |
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Detail
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Notes
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| Maximum number of transferable external credits (including postsecondary and nontraditional credits) for this program |
9 |
All Ed.S. transfer courses should be at the doctoral level.
Courses not eligible for transfer include:
- First Courses - Any dedicated first course in a degree program
- Capstone Courses
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| Maximum number of transferable Nontraditional Credits for this program |
0 |
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| Maximum number of transferable Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Nontraditional Credits for this program |
0 |
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| Grade or GPA Requirements for post-secondary transfer credits |
B or Better |
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| Time limit(s) for transfer credits |
10 years |
External transfer courses have a ten (10) year transfer limit from course end to term start at ACE.
Doctoral-level internal transfer courses have a ten (10) year transfer limit from course end to term start for the following:
- All ACE courses with TECH prefix
- All ACE courses with RES prefix
- ACE course - ORG6213: Emerging Technology in Organizations
- ACE course - HLTH6443: Systems, Policy and Leadership in Health Informatics
- ACE course - LEAD6153: Policy and Governance
- ACE course - HE6103: Law, Compliance, and Governance in Higher Education
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| Maximum number of prior ACE credits that can be applied to this program |
No Limit |
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| Total required credit hours to complete this program |
34 |
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| Minimum number of credit hours to be completed at ACE |
25 |
Total required credit hours for the program minus transferable credits. |
| Minimum number of program core/major credit hours that must be completed at ACE |
25 |
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Master Programs (Non-Licensure)
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Master of Business Administration
Master of Education in Adult Education and Training
Master of Education in Advanced Studies
Master of Education in Biology Education
Master of Education in Chemistry Education
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Education in Early Childhood Education
Master of Education in Educational Business Administration
Master of Education in Educational Technology
Master of Education in Elementary Education
Master of Education in English Education
Master of Education in Health and Wellness Education
Master of Education in Higher Education
Master of Education in History Education
Master of Education in Instructional Design and Educational Technology
Master of Education in Instructional Design and Technology
Master of Education in Integrated Curriculum
Master of Education in Literacy
Master of Education in Mathematics Education
Master of Education in Science Education
Master of Education in Social Science Education
Master of Education in Special Education
Master of Education in STEM Education
Master of Education in Teacher Leadership
Master of Education in Teaching English Learners
Master of Healthcare Administration
Master of Public Health
Master of Science in Health Informatics (currently not enrolling)
Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
Master of Science in Sustainable Management (currently not enrolling)
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Detail
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Notes
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| Maximum number of transferable external credits (including postsecondary and nontraditional credits) for this program |
9 |
M.Ed. in STEM Education students must have six (6) credits transferred from the NISE certificate and are limited to only three (3) additional transfer credits.
M.Ed. in Instructional Design and Educational Technology students cannot transfer credits for any of the program’s core courses.
Courses not eligible for transfer include:
- First Courses - Any dedicated first course in a degree program excluding LETRS courses (specified in an articulation agreement)
- Capstone Courses
- Prerequisite Courses - These include: DL5733, DL5773
- Clinical/Field Experience Courses (student teaching, internship, practicum). These include: EDTT5022, EDTT5032, EL5983, ELAZ5983, ELFL5983, ELIL5983, ELIN5983, ELOH5983, ELX5983, HLTH5693
- Healthcare Administration Courses with Embedded Benchmarks and/or Lean Healthcare Modules. These include: HLTH5603, HLTH5613, HLTH5623, HLTH5633
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| Maximum number of transferable Nontraditional Credits for this program |
9-12 |
The limit is nine (9) hours. The exception is that up to twelve (12) hours may be accepted through specific nontraditional opportunities (e.g., LETRS) defined by an ACE partnership agreement. |
| Maximum number of transferable Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Nontraditional Credits for this program |
9 |
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| Grade or GPA Requirements for post-secondary transfer credits |
B or Better |
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| Time limit(s) for transfer credits |
10 years |
External transfer courses have a ten (10) year transfer limit from course end to term start at ACE.
Master-level internal transfer courses have a ten (10) year transfer limit from course end to term start for the following (excluding alumni track):
- All ACE courses that start with DL prefix
- All ACE courses that start with EL prefix or their equivalent
- All ACE courses that start with ELX prefix or their equivalent
- All ACE courses that start with ET prefix
- ACE course - HLTH5443: Technology, Leadership, and Health Informatics
- ACE course - LEAD5103: Law, Compliance, and Governance in Higher Education
- ACE course - LIT5243: Leading Literacy Improvement
- ACE course - RES5173: Research Methods for Educational Leaders
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| Maximum number of prior ACE credits that can be applied to this program |
50% |
ACE graduates may apply no more than 50% of prior ACE coursework into a different program (including external credits). |
| Total required credit hours to complete this program |
25-37 |
Total required credits varies specific degree program:
| Master of Business Administration |
37 |
| Master of Education in Adult Education and Training |
31 |
| Master of Education in Advanced Studies |
34 |
| Master of Education in Biology Education |
34 |
| Master of Education in Chemistry Education |
34 |
| Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction |
34 |
| Master of Education in Early Childhood Education |
31 |
| Master of Education in Educational Business Administration |
34 |
| Master of Education in Educational Technology |
34 |
| Master of Education in Elementary Education |
34 |
| Master of Education in English Education |
34 |
| Master of Education in Health and Wellness Education |
31 |
| Master of Education in Higher Education |
34 |
| Master of Education in History Education |
34 |
| Master of Education in Instructional Design and Technology |
31 |
| Master of Education in Integrated Curriculum |
31 |
| Master of Education in Literacy |
31 |
| Master of Education in Mathematics Education |
34 |
| Master of Education in Science Education |
34 |
| Master of Education in Social Science Education |
34 |
| Master of Education in Special Education |
34 |
| Master of Education in STEM Education |
31 |
| Master of Education in Teacher Leadership |
31 |
| Master of Education in Teaching English Learners |
31 |
| Master of Healthcare Administration |
36 |
| Master of Public Health |
33 |
| Master of Science in Health Informatics |
33 |
| Master of Science in Organizational Leadership |
34 |
| Master of Science in Sustainable Management |
31 |
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| Minimum number of credit hours to be completed at ACE |
Varies by Program |
Varies by specific degree program. Total credit in a specific degree program minus transferable external credits. |
| Minimum number of program core/major credit hours that must be completed at ACE |
22-25 |
Varies by specific degree program. |
Master Programs (Licensure)
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Master of Arts in Elementary Teaching
Master of Arts in Secondary Teaching
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
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Detail
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Notes
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| Maximum number of transferable external credits (including postsecondary and nontraditional credits) for this program |
Varies by Program |
Transfer credits are limited to equivalent research courses RES5153 or RES5173.
Additional exceptions for programs:
- Master of Arts in Elementary Teaching - a student currently working as a teacher to use professional experience instead of student teaching (EDTT5022 - 2 credits)
- Master of Arts in Secondary Teaching - a student currently working as a teacher to use professional experience instead of student teaching (EDTT5032 - 2 credit course)
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| Maximum number of transferable Nontraditional Credits for this program |
0 |
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| Maximum number of transferable Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Nontraditional Credits for this program |
0 |
The limit is zero (0) credit hours.
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| Grade or GPA Requirements for post-secondary transfer credits |
B or Better |
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| Time limit(s) for transfer credits |
10 years |
External transfer courses have a ten (10) year transfer limit from course end to term start at ACE.
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| Maximum number of prior ACE credits that can be applied to this program |
50% |
ACE graduates may apply no more than 50% of prior ACE coursework into a different program (including external credits). |
| Total required credit hours to complete this program |
34 |
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| Minimum number of credit hours to be completed at ACE |
29 |
Total credit in degree program minus transferable external credits. |
| Minimum number of program core/major credit hours that must be completed at ACE |
31 |
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Master Program (BSN to MSN)
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Item
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Detail
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Notes
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| Maximum number of transferable external credits (including postsecondary and nontraditional credits) for this program |
12 |
The first course and capstone course in the BSN-MSN program are not eligible for transfer.
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| Maximum number of transferable Nontraditional Credits for this program |
0 |
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| Maximum number of transferable Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Nontraditional Credits for this program |
0 |
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| Grade or GPA Requirements for post-secondary transfer credits |
B or Better |
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| Time limit(s) for transfer credits |
10 years |
External transfer courses have a ten (10) year transfer limit from course end to term start at ACE.
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| Maximum number of prior ACE credits that can be applied to this program |
No Limit |
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| Total required credit hours to complete this program |
31 |
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| Minimum number of credit hours to be completed at ACE |
19 |
Total credit in degree program minus transferable external credits. |
| Minimum number of program core/major credit hours that must be completed at ACE |
22 |
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Master Program (RN to MSN)
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Item
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Detail
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Notes
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| Maximum number of transferable external credits (including postsecondary and nontraditional credits) for this program |
90 |
Transfers are not allowed for the first BSN to MSN degree program course.
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| Maximum number of transferable Nontraditional Credits for this program |
60 |
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| Maximum number of transferable Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Nontraditional Credits for this program |
45 |
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| Grade or GPA Requirements for post-secondary transfer credits |
C or Better |
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| Time limit(s) for transfer credits |
None |
Prior coursework does not expire.
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| Maximum number of prior ACE credits that can be applied to this program |
No Limit |
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| Total required credit hours to complete this program |
145 |
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| Minimum number of credit hours to be completed at ACE |
61 |
Total credit in degree program minus transferable external credits. |
| Minimum number of program core/major credit hours that must be completed at ACE |
60 |
100% of the program core/major coursework must be completed at ACE. |
Bachelor Programs
(Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science)
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Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Leadership
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
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Detail
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Notes
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| Maximum number of transferable external credits (including postsecondary and nontraditional credits) for this program |
90 |
Transfers are not allowed for the first dedicated course in a degree program.
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| Maximum number of transferable Nontraditional Credits for this program |
60 |
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| Maximum number of transferable Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Nontraditional Credits for this program |
45 |
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| Grade or GPA Requirements for post-secondary transfer credits |
C or Better |
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| Time limit(s) for transfer credits |
None |
Prior coursework does not expire.
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| Maximum number of prior ACE credits that can be applied to this program |
No Limit |
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| Total required credit hours to complete this program |
120 |
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| Minimum number of credit hours to be completed at ACE |
30 |
Total credit in degree program minus transferable external credits. |
| Minimum number of program core/major credit hours that must be completed at ACE |
15 |
50% of the program core/major coursework must be completed at ACE. |
Bachelor Program (RN to BSN)
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Item
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Detail
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Notes
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| Maximum number of transferable external credits (including postsecondary and nontraditional credits) for this program |
90 |
The first course in the RN-BSN program is not eligible for transfer.
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| Maximum number of transferable Nontraditional Credits for this program |
60 |
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| Maximum number of transferable Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Nontraditional Credits for this program |
45 |
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| Grade or GPA Requirements for post-secondary transfer credits |
B or Better |
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| Time limit(s) for transfer credits |
No Limit |
Prior coursework does not expire.
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| Maximum number of prior ACE credits that can be applied to this program |
No Limit |
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| Total required credit hours to complete this program |
120 |
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| Minimum number of credit hours to be completed at ACE |
30 |
Total credit in degree program minus ninety (90) transferable external credits. |
| Minimum number of program core/major credit hours that must be completed at ACE |
15 |
50% of the program core/major coursework must be completed at ACE. |
Certificate Programs (Licensure)
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Principal Preparation
Teaching English Learners
Texas Educational Leadership
Transition to Teaching (T2T) in Elementary Education Certificate
Transition to Teaching (T2T) in Secondary Education Certificate
Transition to Teaching (T2T) in Special Education Certificate
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Detail
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Notes
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| Maximum number of transferable external credits (including postsecondary and nontraditional credits) for this program |
Varies by Program |
Transfer credits are limited to equivalent research courses RES5153 or RES5173 .
Courses not eligible for transfer include any dedicated first course in a degree program.
Additional exceptions by program:
- Principal Preparation: The limit is zero (0) hours.
- Teaching English Learners: The limit is zero (0) hours.
- Texas Educational Leadership: The limit is zero (0) hours.
- Transition to Teaching (T2T) in Elementary Education Certificate: A student currently working as a teacher can use professional experience instead of student teaching (EDTT5022 - 2 credits)
- Transition to Teaching (T2T) in Secondary Education Certificate: A student currently working as a teacher to use professional experience instead of student teaching (EDTT5032 - 2 credit course).
- Transition to Teaching (T2T) in Secondary Education Certificate: A student currently working as a teacher to use professional experience instead of student teaching (EDTT5462 - 2 credit course).
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| Maximum number of transferable Nontraditional Credits for this program |
0 |
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| Maximum number of transferable Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Nontraditional Credits for this program |
0 |
The limit is zero (0) credit hours. |
| Grade or GPA Requirements for post-secondary transfer credits |
N/A |
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| Time limit(s) for transfer credits |
N/A |
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| Maximum number of prior ACE credits that can be applied to this program |
No Limit |
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| Total required credit hours to complete this program |
16-24 |
Total required credits by program:
| Principal Preparation |
21 |
| Teaching English Learners |
16 |
| Texas Educational Leadership |
18 |
| Transition to Teaching (T2T) in Elementary Education Certificate |
24 |
| Transition to Teaching (T2T) in Secondary Education Certificate |
18 |
| Transition to Teaching (T2T) in Special Education Certificate |
21 |
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| Minimum number of credit hours to be completed at ACE |
16-24 |
Varies by specific degree program. In general, total credit in a specific degree program minus transferable external credits. |
| Minimum number of program core/major credit hours that must be completed at ACE |
18-21 |
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Certificate Programs (Non-Licensure)
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Certificate in Adult Education and Corporate Training
Certificate in Advanced Graduate Study
Certificate in Content Area Instruction
Certificate in Essential Employability Skills (currently not enrolling)
Certificate in Executive Healthcare Quality and Financial Management (currently not enrolling)
Certificate in Higher Education (currently not enrolling)
Certificate in Nursing Education and Simulation (currently not enrolling)
Certificate in Nursing Leadership and Management (currently not enrolling)
Certificate in Organizational Leadership (currently not enrolling)
Certificate in Teacher Leadership
Certificate in Virtual Instruction (currently not enrolling)
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Item
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Detail
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Notes
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| Maximum number of transferable external credits (including postsecondary and nontraditional credits) for this program |
Varies by Program |
Courses not eligible for transfer include:
- First Courses - Any dedicated first course in a certificate program
- Healthcare Administration Courses with Embedded Benchmarks and/or Lean Healthcare Modules.
Limits by program:
- Certificate in Adult Education and Corporate Training: Limit is three (3) hours.
- Certificate in Advanced Graduate Study: Limit is six (6) hours.
- Certificate in Content Area Instruction: Limit is three (3) hours.
- Certificate in Essential Employability: Limit is three (3) hours.
- Certificate in Executive Healthcare Quality and Financial Management: Limit is three (3) hours.
- Certificate in Higher Education: Limit is three (3) hours.
- Certificate in Nursing Education and Simulation: Limit is three (3) hours.
- Certificate in Nursing Leadership and Management: Limit is three (3) hours.
- Certificate in Organizational Leadership: Limit is three (3) hours.
- Certificate in Teacher Leadership: Limit is three (3) hours.
- Certificate in Virtual Instruction: Limit is six (6) hours.
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| Maximum number of transferable Nontraditional Credits for this program |
Varies by Program |
Subject to the maximum number of transferable external credit limits:
- Certificate programs with 21-30 credit hours allow a maximum of six (6) transferable nontraditional credit hours
- Certificate programs with 20 or fewer credit hours allow a maximum of three (3) transferable nontraditional credits
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| Maximum number of transferable Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Nontraditional Credits for this program |
Varies by Program |
Subject to the maximum number of transferable external and nontraditional credits:
- Certificate programs with 21-30 credit hours allow a maximum of six (6) transferable PLA credits
- Certificate programs with 20 or fewer credit hours allow a maximum of three (3) PLA credits
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| Grade or GPA Requirements for post-secondary transfer credits |
B or Better |
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| Time limit(s) for transfer credits |
Varies by Program |
External transfer courses have a ten (10) year transfer limit from course end to term start at ACE.
Master-level internal transfer courses have a ten (10) year transfer limit from course end to term start for the following (excluding alumni track):
- All ACE courses that start with DL prefix
- All ACE courses that start with EL prefix or their equivalent
- All ACE courses that start with ELX prefix or their equivalent
- All ACE courses that start with ET prefix
- ACE course - HLTH5443: Technology, Leadership, and Health Informatics
- ACE course - LEAD5103: Law, Compliance, and Governance in Higher Education
- ACE course - LIT5243: Leading Literacy Improvement
- ACE course - RES5173: Research Methods for Educational Leaders
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| Maximum number of prior ACE credits that can be applied to this program |
No Limit |
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| Total required credit hours to complete this program |
15-30 |
Total required credits by program:
| Adult Education and Corporate Training |
18 |
| Advanced Graduate Study |
30 |
| Content Area Instruction |
18 |
| Content Area Instruction |
18 |
| Executive Healthcare Quality and Financial Management |
18 |
| Higher Education |
18 |
| Nursing Education and Simulation |
15 |
| Nursing Leadership and Management |
15 |
| Organizational Leadership |
18 |
| Teacher Leadership |
18 |
| Virtual Instruction |
22 |
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| Minimum number of credit hours to be completed at ACE |
12-24 |
Varies by specific degree program. Total credit in a specific program minus transferable external credits |
| Minimum number of program core/major credit hours that must be completed at ACE |
12-24 |
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Micro-Credential Programs
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Micro-Credential in Early Childhood Special Education
Micro-Credential in Learning Behavior Specialist 1
Micro-Credential in Public Health and Health Leadership
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Item
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Detail
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Notes
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| Maximum number of transferable external credits (including postsecondary and nontraditional credits) for this program |
3 |
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| Maximum number of transferable Nontraditional Credits for this program |
3 |
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| Maximum number of transferable Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Nontraditional Credits for this program |
3 |
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| Grade or GPA Requirements for post-secondary transfer credits |
B or Better |
|
| Time limit(s) for transfer credits |
10 years |
External transfer courses have a ten (10) year transfer limit from course end to term start at ACE.
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| Maximum number of prior ACE credits that can be applied to this program |
No Limit |
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| Total required credit hours to complete this program |
9-12 |
Total required credits by program:
| Early Childhood Special Education |
12 |
| Learning Behavior Specialist 1 |
12 |
| Public Health and Health Leadership |
9 |
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| Minimum number of credit hours to be completed at ACE |
6-9 |
Varies by the specific program. Total credit in a program minus transferable external credits |
| Minimum number of program core/major credit hours that must be completed at ACE |
6-9 |
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