AJU students have varied backgrounds. Many have completed some college and most have extensive training and work experience. Students may earn credit toward a degree or certificate through transfer credit, military and/or law enforcement training, credit by examination, credit for life and work experience (experiential learning), or a combination
of all of the above. Undergraduate students must complete a minimum of 25% of required courses at AJU and graduate students must complete 50% of courses for a degree to be conferred.
AJU accepts transfer credit from other colleges and universities accredited by agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Simply provide transcripts for previous college work.
Many students with careers in law enforcement and corrections have earned college level credit through official training. AJU evaluates this training and awards credit based on the student’s degree requirements.
AJU also accepts military and other training for academic credit based on ACE College Credit Recommendation Service evaluations as outlined in The National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Programs and The Guide to Educational Experiences in the Armed Services.
AJU accepts the recommendations of the American Council on Education (ACE) for approved agencies offering credit by examination. These include:
- CLEP (College Level Examination Program)
- Excelsior College Exams
- DANTES subject exams
Credit by examination is not available at the
graduate level.
AJU recognizes that learning takes place throughout life in many settings. Students interested in earning credit for their life and work experience may compile an Experiential Learning Portfolio and relate their knowledge to the learning objectives of specific AJU courses. Talk to your admissions representative about the guidelines for portfolio evaluation. Both undergraduate and graduate students may earn up to 25% of credits required for graduation through portfolio evaluation.
Associate Degree . . . . . . . . . 45 semester hours
Bachelor’s Degree . . . . . . . . .90 semester hours
Master’s Degree . . . . . . . . . . 18 semester hours
The acceptance of transfer credits between institutions lies within the discretion of the receiving college or university. Credits earned at other institutions may or may not be accepted by Andrew Jackson University. Likewise, credits earned at Andrew Jackson University may or may not be accepted by another institution. Any student relying on Andrew Jackson University credit for transfer to or enrollment in another institution is urged to check with that institution prior to enrollment at Andrew Jackson University.
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