The graduate nursing program will accept credits of previous graduate level coursework, into the MSN or DNP program based on the following criteria:
- Coursework must have been completed within five years prior to admission to the program (or be approved by the Graduate Program Director//FNP Program Coordinator/DNP Clinical Coordinator).
- Courses transferred must be comparable in scope, subject matter, and rigor to courses offered in the BC MSN and DNP programs. The student will need to provide a course description and the course syllabus for any course requested for transfer. A transfer credit form must be completed and submitted to the Graduate Nursing Program Director for approval.
- All courses transferred in must be at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- All transfer credits must be certified by the Registrar and approved for the degree by the Graduate Nursing Program Director, FNP Program Coordinator, and or DNP Clinical Coordinator.
- Transfer credits will not be applied to the cumulative grade point average the student earns while in the graduate nursing program.
MSN- DNP students are eligible to transfer 500 hours from a previous graduate degree program provided the student is currently a certified and practicing APRN.