Transfer of Credits

Transfer of course credits

• In general, requests for the transfer of course credits earned at another institution must be made prior to the last session of one’s first AGS course.
• 50% of credit hours for any AGS program (with special conditions attached to internship hours and internship-related credit hours), assuming credits completed via an accredited school’s program, credits are consistent with the curriculum AGS would otherwise oversee, and credits are completed at least at a “B” level at the institution from which credits would transfer. Credits may not be transferred toward the completion of Specialty Area Programs (Life Coaching, Parent Coaching and Coaching and Consulting in Organizations).

Waiver of course credits

• In general, requests for the waiver of course credits earned at another institution must be made prior to the last session of one’s first AGS course.
• Waived credits must be completed via an accredited school’s program, credits must be consistent with the curriculum AGS would otherwise oversee and be replaced with other applicable AGS credits, and credits must be completed at least at a “B” level at the institution from which credits were earned.

Transfer of Internship Hours

• It is possible to transfer post-graduate hours across state lines – following this logic, in some circumstances, as a way of satisfying AGS’ practicum/internship requirements, AGS will consider transferring up to 50% of practicum/internship hours (i.e., face-to-face/direct service and/or other hours) earned through other institutions.
• Transfer of up to 50% of hours required for any AGS practicum/internship program may be requested, assuming hours completed via an accredited school’s program, hours have previously been approved (i.e., passing grade and/or satisfactory practicum/internship review) by the institution from which they will transfer, hours are consistent with the practicum/internship experience AGS would otherwise oversee, and hours are earned under AAMFT-approved supervision.
• Specifically, up to 50% of hours may be transferred in each of three areas – direct/face-to-face 1:1 counseling, direct/face-to-face couples/family counseling and other counseling practicum/internship activities – totaling no more than 50% of all direct service and/or other hours required by AGS.
• In general, requests for the transfer of course credits earned at another institution must be made prior to the last session of one’s first AGS course.
• Regardless of reduced number of practicum/internship hours due to transfer, all AGS internship groups/small groups/supervision forums must be completed in the usual fashion – no exceptions that would not ordinarily be made will be made simply because internship hours are transferred in.

Process for Requesting Transfer of Credits

• As above, requests for credit transfers are generally made prior to the last session of one’s first AGS course, no more than 50% of credit hours for any AGS program may be transferred (with special conditions attached to internship hours and internship-related credit hours), and transfer credits requested must be completed at an accredited schoo1 at a “B” or higher level.
• Request forms may be obtained from the Adler Graduate School’s Admissions and Student Services Director.
• A form must be submitted to the Admissions and Student Services Director for every course (or internship-related credit) one wishes to transfer.  A syllabus pertaining to the requested course (or internship-related activity) must be submitted along with the request form.

Process for Reviewing Credit Transfer Requests

• The Admissions and Student Services Director will receive request packets, prepare the necessary forms and, after cursory review, will distribute the packets, as appropriate.
• Request packets pertaining to clinical programs (i.e., Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling) will be given the Academic Vice President for review.
• Request packets pertaining to other Emphasis Areas will be given to the appropriate program director for review.
• After decisions have been made, the forms previously submitted will be completed and returned to the Admissions and Student Services Director.
• Final decisions will then be conveyed to students requesting transfer credits.

The Adler Graduate School strives to complete the process guiding requests for credit transfers in two week, from the time when credit transfer requests are received to the time when decisions are conveyed to students.