Transferred
Credits
The acceptance of course credit from another institution
of higher education to LBU involves consideration of accreditation,
acceptability of course content, and the applicability of
that course work to a LBU degree program. Evaluated transcripts
are used by faculty advisors for academic advising.
The following types of transferred credits are considered:
Regional and National Accreditation: LBU transfers credit
for appropriate courses completed at institutions that have
been granted accreditation by regional or national accrediting
bodies recognized by the United States Department of Education.
LBU considers all transfer credit on an individual basis.
Lack of Regional or National Accreditation: LBU considers
for transfer credit appropriate courses at institutions
which have not sought or achieved accreditation by an accrediting
body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, including
Bible Colleges, Bible Institutes, foreign institutions,
and others, on an individual basis. A careful evaluation
is completed of these requested transfer credits and the
student is generally accepted on probation, requiring a
2.8 minimum GPA for the first 15 credit hours attempted
at Louisiana Baptist University.
Articulation Arrangement: LBU joins with other private and
public institutions of higher education in agreeing to accept
appropriate credits that apply to specific programs offered
at LBU.
Nontraditional
Credit
Three types of nontraditional credit for which a student
may apply are summarized below. They are Experiential Learning
Credits, Military Experience Credits, and Credit by Examination.
Experiential
Learning Credits
LBU will allow credit for relevant knowledge or skill that
you have acquired through professional and life experiences.
Experiential learning credits may have been earned in the
ministry and other professions or other non-classroom settings.
Appropriate seminars, workshops, and voluntary service are
eligible for credit. Students who feel that they qualify
for experiential learning credits may do so through course
petitions and appropriate documentation.
Military
Credits
You may be awarded credit for experience obtained while
serving in the armed forces. To earn such credit, you must
submit required documentation explicitly supporting appropriate
learning experiences while in any military service for any
nation which is a member of the United Nations.
Credit
by Examination
You may be interested in taking written examinations under
the Advanced Placement Program (APP) administered by LBU.
In order to receive course credit in subjects in which you
have adequate knowledge, you must achieve a minimal test
score established by LBU. If you are interested in pursuing
credit by examination, contact the Admissions Office.
Evaluation
of Credits
To receive an evaluation of your previous formal studies
as well as nontraditional learning experiences, simply forward
the documents listed below:
1.
Transcripts of all prior formal education at the postsecondary
level.
2. A schedule of self-study courses, seminars, workshops,
and other informal education.
3. A detailed resume of life experiences.
4. At least three references.
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