Transfer Opportunities

Catholic International University may accept transfer credits from educational institutions accredited by agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. All transfer credit is reviewed and approved by Academic Leadership and must meet the following general criteria:

• Courses must be at the 100 level or higher

• The number of credits accepted varies by program

• Additional program-specific requirements may apply

Program-Specific Transfer Credit Limits

• Associate of Arts in Theology and Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts:
  Up to 30 transfer credits earned with a minimum GPA of 2.0

• Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts: Up to 60 transfer credits earned with a minimum GPA of 2.0

• Master of Arts in Ecclesial Administration and Management:
  All courses must be taken at Catholic International; exceptions may be considered by the department chair.

• Master of Arts in Theology and Master of Arts in Theology and Educational Ministry:
  Up to 6 transfer credits; credits must be graduate-level theology, earned within the past 5 years with a minimum GPA of 3.0; exceptions may be considered by the department chair.

• Master of Arts in Liberal Arts Education:
  Up to 12 credits from an accredited institution or from the Institute for Liberal Arts Education Catholic Educator Formation and Credential Program; credits must be earned within the past 5 years with a minimum GPA of 3.0; subject to the department chair’s review for alignment with the curriculum.

Credit by Examination

Students may also earn credit through standardized examinations, including:

• College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

• Advanced Placement (AP)

• DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

See the Credit by Exam Policy for complete details on accepted exams and score requirements.