| Bastyr University » Admissions » Transfer Guide FAQs | November 21, 2009 |
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Transfer FAQs Part IDo I need an associate's degree? Do I need an associate's degree?Bastyr University does not require an associate's degree for entry as long as you have the equivalent of 90 quarter credits (60 semester credits).What courses do I need before I come to Bastyr?In order to transfer, you will need 90 quarter credits (60 semester credits) completed prior to enrollment at Bastyr. This coursework incorporates general education, basic proficiency and specific science requirements that will prepare you for the rigorous curriculum in your junior and senior years.Basic Proficiency and Science Requirements
* General chemistry is not required for health psychology majors in the general health psychology track. It is required for the pre-med track in health psychology. Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine majors need one 4-credit survey-level class that covers inorganic chemistry and includes a lab component. General Education Requirements
How do I know which specific courses to take?Check our course equivalency guides (below) for basic proficiency and science requirements. If your state or school is not listed, check with an admissions advisor to make sure you are taking the correct level of sciences.For your general education requirements, you can complete courses from a variety of departments based upon your interests.
2 Psychology majors may not use psychology courses to satisfy social science distribution requirements. 3 Nutrition majors may not use nutrition courses in a biology department to satisfy natural science distribution requirements. Course equivalency guides for basic proficiency and science requirements:
Where should I complete my prerequisite coursework?You can complete your prerequisite coursework at any regionally accredited college or university of your choosing.* Community and junior colleges are ranked the same, so choose the college that offers the courses that you need and is convenient to your location. The community college does not need to specialize in natural health sciences.Some prerequisites may be taken via distance learning at a regionally accredited college. Use the following links for more information: *Regional accrediting agencies are recognized by the American Council on Education Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation. Bastyr University does not accept credit from institutions with national accreditation. Generally speaking, most community colleges are regionally accredited. If you have questions about the accreditation of the school you are attending, please contact the admissions office. What is the minimum transfer GPA?The minimum GPA for Undergraduate transfer is 2.25. All basic science and proficiency coursework must be completed with a grade of C or better. All courses used for transfer credit must be college-level.The registrar's office will calculate a transfer GPA using your prerequisite coursework. The GPA on your transcript may differ from the transfer GPA that is calculated for you at Bastyr. For courses that have been repeated, the higher grade will be used.
Bastyr University Office of Admissions • 425-602-3330 • ugadvise@bastyr.edu
Think you have completed prerequisites, but need clarification? Continue to Transfer Guide FAQs Part II. Back to Transfer Guide FAQs home page.
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