Common use of Transfer Credit Framework Clause in Contracts

Transfer Credit Framework. The Commonwealth’s statewide college credit transfer system includes an advising tool called the “Transfer Credit Framework”. The Framework allows students to seamlessly transfer up to 30 credits of foundation courses from one participating college or university to another and have those courses count toward graduation. See Appendix B or go to xxx.XXxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. . Through the Transfer Credit Framework, the commonwealth’s Transfer and Articulation Oversight Committee identified six categories of foundation-level coursework that is common among the participating institutions. Each category consists of multiple course options. However, some Framework courses are more relevant to the field of Environmental Geoscience than others. A list of highly recommended courses in each category is included in Appendix A: Program-to-Program Articulation Agreement for Environmental Geoscience. It is important to note that many worthwhile and useful courses, such as an introductory course in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), may not be part of that the Transfer Credit Framework, so we do not recommend that students take only Framework courses, but rather that they confer with a counselor both at the 2-yr and intended 4-yr transfer institution to determine the best possible courses. Under this Agreement, students should select additional courses according to the criteria indicated for Framework Category 1, Category 2, Category 5 and Category 6. In Framework Category 3, students may apply a maximum of 4 credits completed as part of the Required Major-Specific Content Area of Calculus. Likewise, a maximum of 8 credits in Chemistry, a Required Major-Specific Content Area, may be used to satisfy the requirements of Framework Category 4. See Appendix A: Program-to-Program Articulation Agreement for Environmental Geoscience. The Program Articulation Committee for Physical Sciences urges TAOC to consider adding more courses in Math (Calculus II) and the Physical Sciences (Physical and Historical Geology, Physics II, Calculus-based Physics I and II, Meteorology) to the Transfer Credit Framework, benefiting majors and non-majors alike. Students at two-year colleges may be less likely to take courses that are not part of the framework, and consequently 1) may be less likely to find a good "fit" for their interests, since they may pass over an intriguing course in favor of one listed in the Framework and 2) may consequently be at a disadvantage when they start work toward a four-year degree, if their interests lie in the physical sciences. These courses are recommendations only. They are not (except as noted above) required as part of the major or the Articulation Agreement. Students will not be penalized for not completing the recommended courses prior to transferring. The courses listed are merely suggestions that could enhance a student’s academic frame of reference as an Environmental Geoscience major. Geology Mastery of the competencies noted in this agreement Calculus This requirement may be satisfied by successfully completing Calculus I in Category 3 of the Transfer Credit Framework. See below. Physics Mastery of the competencies noted in this agreement Chemistry This requirement may be satisfied by successfully completing General Chemistry I and II for majors in Category 4 of the Transfer Credit Framework. See below. Biology Mastery of the competencies noted in this agreement

Transfer Credit Framework. The Commonwealth’s statewide college credit transfer system includes an advising tool called the “Transfer Credit Framework”. The Framework allows students to seamlessly transfer up to 30 credits of foundation courses from one participating college or university to another and have those courses count toward graduation. See Appendix B or go to xxx.XXxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. . Through the Transfer Credit Framework, the commonwealthCommonwealth’s Transfer and Articulation Oversight Committee identified six categories of foundation-level coursework that is are common among the participating institutions. Each category consists of multiple course options. However, some Framework courses are more relevant to the field of Environmental Geoscience Geology than others. A list of highly recommended courses in each category is included in Appendix A: Program-to-Program Articulation Agreement Model for Environmental GeoscienceGeology. It is important to note that many worthwhile and useful courses, such as an introductory course in Geographic Information Systems geographic information systems (GIS), may not be part of that the The Transfer Credit Framework, so we do not recommend that students take only Framework courses, but rather that they confer with a counselor both at the 2-yr and intended 4-yr transfer institution to determine the best possible courses. Under this Agreement, students should select additional courses according to the criteria indicated for Framework Category 1, Category 2, Category 5 and Category 6. In Framework Category 3, students may apply a maximum of 4 credits completed as part of the Required Major-Specific Content Area of Calculus. Competencies beyond those normally covered in a first- semester Calculus course are required for this major, however, only first-semester Calculus is part of the agreement. Likewise, a maximum of 8 credits in Chemistry, a Required Major-Specific Content Area, may be used to satisfy the requirements of Framework Category 4. See Appendix A: Program-to-Program Articulation Agreement for Environmental Geoscience. The Program Articulation Committee for Physical Sciences urges TAOC to consider adding more courses in Math (Calculus II) and the Physical Sciences (Physical and Historical Geology, Physics II, Calculus-based Physics I and II, Meteorology) to the Transfer Credit Framework, benefiting majors and non-majors alike. Students at two-year colleges may be less likely to take courses that are not part of the framework, and consequently 1) may be less likely to find a good "fit" for their interests, since they may pass over an intriguing course in favor of one listed in the Framework and 2) may consequently be at a disadvantage when they start work toward a four-year degree, if their interests lie in the physical sciences. These courses are recommendations only. They are not (except as noted above) required as part of the major or the Articulation Agreement. Students will not be penalized for not completing the recommended courses prior to transferring. The courses listed are merely suggestions that could enhance a student’s academic frame of reference as an Environmental Geoscience major. Geology Mastery of the competencies noted in this agreement Calculus This requirement may be satisfied by successfully completing Calculus I in Category 3 of the Transfer Credit Framework. See below. Physics Mastery of the competencies noted in this agreement Chemistry This requirement may be satisfied by successfully completing General Chemistry I and II for majors in Category 4 of the Transfer Credit Framework. See below. Biology Mastery of the competencies noted in this agreement.

Transfer Credit Framework. The Under Act 114 of 2006, the Commonwealth’s statewide college credit transfer system includes an advising tool called the “Transfer Credit Framework”. The Framework allows students to seamlessly transfer up to 30 credits of foundation courses from one participating college or university to another and have those courses count toward graduation. See Appendix B B: Transfer Credit Framework, or go to xxx.XXxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/Student/TransferCreditFramework/tabid/323/Default.aspx. Through the Transfer Credit Framework, the commonwealth’s Transfer and Articulation Oversight Committee identified six categories of foundation-level coursework that is common among the participating institutions. Each category consists of multiple course options. However, some Framework courses are more relevant to the field of Environmental Geoscience than others. A list of highly recommended courses in each category is included in Appendix A: Program-to-Program Articulation Agreement Model for Environmental Geoscience. It is important to note that many worthwhile and useful courses, such as an introductory course in Geographic Information Systems geographic information systems (GIS), may not be part of that the The Transfer Credit Framework, so we do not recommend that students take only Transfer Credit Framework courses, but rather that they confer with a counselor both at the 2-yr and intended 4-yr transfer institution to determine the best possible courses. Under this Agreement, students should select additional courses according to the criteria indicated for Framework Category 11 (3 credits), Category 22 (3 credits), Category 5 (9 credits) and Category 66 (9 credits). In Framework Category 3, students may apply a maximum of 4 credits (1 course) completed as part of the Required Major-Specific General Content Area of Calculus. Likewise, a maximum of 8 credits (2 courses) in Chemistry, a Required Major-Specific General Content Area, may be used to satisfy the requirements of Framework Category 4. See Appendix A: Program-to-Program Articulation Agreement Model for Environmental Geoscience. The Program Articulation Committee for Physical Sciences urges TAOC to consider adding more courses in Math (Calculus II) and the Physical Sciences (Physical and Historical Geology, Physics II, Calculus-Calculus- based Physics I and II, Meteorology) to the Transfer Credit Framework, benefiting majors and non-majors alike. Students at two-year colleges may be less likely to take courses that are not part of the framework, and consequently 1) may be less likely to find a good "fit" for their interests, since they may pass over an intriguing course in favor of one listed in the Framework and 2) may consequently be at a disadvantage when they start work toward a four-year degree, if their interests lie in the physical sciences. These courses are recommendations only. They are not (except as noted above) required as part of the major or the Articulation articulation Agreement. Students will not be penalized for not completing the recommended courses prior to transferring. The courses listed are merely suggestions that could enhance a student’s academic frame of reference as an Environmental Geoscience environmental science major. Major-Specific Content Areas – REQUIRED Transfer Criteria Geology Mastery Minimum grade of C (equivalent of a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) or better in courses addressing the required competencies noted specified in this agreement Agreement for Geology. Calculus This requirement Minimum grade of C (equivalent of a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) or better in courses addressing the required competencies specified in this Agreement for Calculus. Physics Minimum grade of C (equivalent of a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) or better in courses addressing the required competencies specified in this Agreement for Physics. Chemistry Minimum grade of C (equivalent of a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) or better in courses addressing the required competencies specified in this Agreement for Chemistry. Biology Minimum grade of C (equivalent of a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) or better in courses addressing the required competencies specified in this Agreement for Biology. Calculus II or Elementary Statistics is suggested. One course in Geographic Information Systems is also recommended Student should consult an advisor before enrolling in the recommended coursework. Overall grade Point Average Equivalent of a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale Category 1 1 course (3-4 credits) One course selected in consultation with an advisor Category 2 1 course (3-4 credits) One course selected in consultation with an advisor Category 3^^ 2 courses (6-8 credits) 1. Calculus I* 2. One additional math course such as Calculus II^^ or Elementary Statistics. **Minimum grade of C (equivalent of a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) Category 4^^ 2 courses (6-8 credits) 1. Chemistry I** 2. Chemistry II Competencies associated with four additional courses (Physics I and II, Biology I and II) are among the General Content Area Requirements for Environmental Geoscience^^. **Minimum grade of C equivalent of a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) Category 5 2 courses (6-8 credits) 2 courses to be selected in consultation with an advisor. Category 6 2 courses (6-8 credits) 1. Ethics 2. One additional course to be selected in consultation with an advisor. ^Students are advised not to exceed the credit number indicated in each Framework Category. Credit requirements are presented as a range since actual credit number may be satisfied vary by successfully completing specific course and institution. ^^Adding courses in math (Calculus II), and the physical sciences (Physical and Historical Geology, Physics II, Calculus-based Physics I in Category 3 of and II, Meteorology) to the Transfer Credit FrameworkFramework would benefit many students in the physical sciences. See below* Environmental Geoscience majors may use up to 4 credits of coursework from the Required Content Area of Calculus to satisfy Category 3 requirements. Physics Mastery ** Environmental Geoscience majors may use up to 8 credits of coursework from the competencies noted in this agreement Required Content Area of Chemistry This requirement may be satisfied by successfully completing General Chemistry I and II for majors in to satisfy Category 4 of the Transfer Credit Framework. See below. Biology Mastery of the competencies noted in this agreementrequirements.