Transfer credit is available for courses in the Arts and Health Sciences core, program electives, and health science core courses of an associate degree program.
Courses considered for transfer credit must be equivalent to those offered at the college in terms of nature, content, level, and number of credits earned. Transfer credits are awarded only for courses completed at an accredited college/university. Courses must meet the criteria outlined below, and are subject to approval by the Division Chairperson, Program Director, or Dean.
Arts and Sciences Courses
Labouré Course |
Minimum Grade |
Possible Transfer Course/Domain |
Notes |
ANA 1010 |
C+ |
4-credit Anatomy & Physiology I course with lab |
Weighted average must be C+ or higher. Course must have been taken within 10 years. Applicants with LPN license are exempt from the 10-year limit. |
ANA 1120 |
C+ |
4-credit Anatomy & Physiology II course with lab |
Weighted average must be C+ or higher. Course must have been taken within 10 years. Applicants with LPN license are exempt from the 10-year limit. |
MIC 2210 |
C+ |
4-credit Microbiology course with lab |
Weighted average must be C+ or higher. Course must have been taken within 10 years. Applicants with LPN license are exempt from the 10-year limit. |
BIO 1010 |
C+ |
4-credit Biology course with laboratory |
Weighted average must be C+ or higher. |
HUM 1010 |
C |
English Composition I or Introduction to Humanities course |
|
HUM 2000 |
C |
Any course in literature, arts, dance, foreign language, history, philosophy, or theater |
|
PSY 1010 |
C |
Introduction to Psychology or General Psychology course |
|
PSY 2010 |
C |
A lifespan psychology course |
Must cover the whole human lifespan from birth through death |
ETH 1010 |
C |
Ethics course |
Must be subject-specific to healthcare/medical ethics |
THE 2000 |
C |
Theology or religion course |
|
INT 2100 |
C |
This course is non-transferrable |
Students with a prior bachelor's degree or higher are exempt from INT 2100. Students without a prior bachelor's degree are required to take INT 2100. |
MAT 1020 |
C |
College-level math course |
|
SSC 2020 |
C |
Communication and Interpersonal Skills for Healthcare Professionals |
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*Courses that require a time frame within 10 years are considered within 10 years to the semester of acceptance. If your science course is more than 10 years old, you may be eligible for credit by challenge exam. Please contact Admissions with questions. Students who hold a license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) are exempt from the time limit on transfer.
Health Sciences Courses
Labouré Course |
Minimum Grade |
Possible Transfer Course/Domain |
HSC 1010 |
C |
Introduction to Health Science course |
HSC 1020 |
C |
Medical terminology course |
HSC 2010 |
C |
Fundamentals of health care delivery course |
HSC 2020 |
C |
Public health course |
HSC 2030 |
C |
Holistic health and wellness course |
Health Science Electives |
C |
Health science or professional courses required for an associate degree |
Healthcare Specialty |
C |
Professional courses in a healthcare-related area of specialization in a degree or certificate program (earned or enrolled) |
Transfer of Nursing Professional/Clinical Courses
Transfer credit for professional nursing course credit from another regionally accredited post-secondary institution, pre-licensure program approved by the board of nursing at the time of enrollment may be requested for Nursing Fundamentals (NUR 1015) if the student obtained a minimum grade of 77% (C+) within the last two years and the course was at least 9 credits with clinical experience.
Students will be required to validate prior learning through testing (HESI testing).
For questions about transfer of nursing professional/clinical courses, please connect with Admissions to verify receipt of your official college transcripts, and then contact the Division of Nursing directly.