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  School of Criminal Justice 2014–2016 Doctoral Program Transfer of Credit  

Transfer of Credit

The School of Criminal Justice will allow up to 12 transfer credits of related coursework from appropriate master of arts or master of science degree programs. These can include transfers that replace required courses in the program, but with particularly close evaluation for continuity of content. Courses may be considered for transfer credit after completing at least 12 credits with grades of (B) or better in the School of Criminal Justice and with the following stipulations:

  • Courses must have been graded with letter or numerical grades; neither Pass nor Satisfactory will be accepted
  • The student must have earned a grade of B or better in the course
  • Courses may not include work for a master's thesis or related research
  • Courses must normally form a part of the student's program in his or her field of concentration
  • Courses must normally have been taken during the six-year period prior to the qualifying examination

The responsibility for requesting transfer credit lies with the student. In applying for the transfer of credit, a student must obtain an official transcript of the grades to be transferred, a copy of the course syllabus or course description, and complete a Transfer of Credit Form that is available in the Office of the Dean, School of Criminal Justice. Once completed, the form, syllabi, and official transcript should be submitted to the Ph.D. director for approval. The Ph.D. director then submits both documents to the Dean of the Graduate School-Newark for review and final authorization. When the transfer is approved, the registrar's office will record the transfer of credits on the student's transcript. Students completing a master's degree in criminal justice/criminology at another university must meet with the Ph.D. director to review their transcripts. This will ensure there is not course duplication at Rutgers. 

 
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