College Credit

Through

Advanced Standing

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Table of Contents

Introduction ......................................................................................................... 3

Definition of Advanced Standing ....................................................................... 3

Criteria Governing Advanced Standing ............................................................ 3

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations ......................................................... 5

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Examinations (IB) ................. 6

College Level Examination Program (CLEP) .................................................... 7

Credit-By-Examination (Proficiency) ................................................................. 8

Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Educational Support (DANTES) ......... 11

Military Training ................................................................................................ 12

Articulation Agreements

High School Tech Prep .......................................................................... 12

Corporate & Continuing Education Programs ..................................... 16

Health Technology Programs ............................................................... 18

Certifications & Licensure ............................................................................... 20

Process for Applying for Advanced Standing ................................................ 24

Attachments ...................................................................................................... 25

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Introduction

Forsyth Technical Community College recognizes its responsibility to provide advanced placement status to those students with valid and credible learning experiences beyond the campus classroom. The basic premise of the advanced standing process is that program-placed students shall be given the opportunity to earn appropriate college credit when their previous studies or training have already provided the knowledge, competencies, and skills associated with a course. The College’s commitment to this philosophy of advanced standing is coupled with its mandate to ensure standards of academic quality comparable to traditional instruction.

Definition of Advanced Standing

Advanced standing is the award of academic credit for subject matter competency that has been gained by previous academic study or training. This may include, but is not limited to, college credit based upon individual participation in the Advanced Placement (AP) program of the College Entrance Examination Board; other placement examinations; formal articulation agreements; transfer credit from other regionally accredited institutions of higher learning; professional certification; training provided by non-collegiate institutions, such as armed forces and service schools.

Criteria Governing Advanced Standing

The following criteria apply to all forms of advanced standing:

• To be eligible for advanced standing, a student must be currently enrolled in a credit program at the College, or a dual enrollment student wishing to use articulation credit to meet course prerequisites.

• Advanced standing must be applied toward a specific program at the

College. Non-curricular students are not eligible for advanced standing.

• In order to graduate from Forsyth Tech, a candidate for an associate degree must complete at least 20 semesters hours of credit at Forsyth Tech, with a minimum of 10 semester hours of credit in the major area. A candidate for a diploma must complete at least 10 semester hours of credit at Forsyth Tech, with a minimum of 8 semester hours of credit in their major area. Candidates for a certificate of completion must complete

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a minimum of 25 percent of their required course work at Forsyth Tech. These requirements may not be met by credit awarded through Advanced Standing.

• Award of credit through advanced standing shall only be given to

courses listed in the current Forsyth Tech Catalog. • No credit shall be awarded that duplicates earned course credit at the

College, at other institutions, or other credit awarded through advanced standing.

• Students may not petition for Institutional Credit by Examination for a

particular course if they have previously enrolled (either for credit or audit) in that course, either at Forsyth Tech or at another institution.

• The College reserves the right to place a time limit on prior learning

experiences for which advanced standing may be granted. Generally, the College has a five-year time limit for accepting credit for technical courses taken previously at other institutions. The Dean of the academic division, in consultation with the appropriate program faculty, will determine if courses taken more than five years ago can be used in the student’s current program of study.

• Students are responsible for providing the College with appropriate

official documentation used in determining advanced standing credit. In the case of foreign transcripts, the student must assume the responsibility of having transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluation agency.

• The official transcript shall specify the type of advanced standing credit

awarded, equivalent courses, and the number of credits awarded. Advanced standing credit shall be distinct from earned course credit.

• No grades, grade point average, or other indication of academic standing

shall be associated with advanced standing entries on the official transcript.

• Credit awarded through advanced standing is applicable only to Forsyth

Tech’s curricular requirements. Students are cautioned that credits awarded through AP examinations, International Baccalaureate, articulation, CLEP examinations, credit-by-examination, or other means of advanced standing may not be accepted in transfer by other post-secondary institutions.

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Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Forsyth Tech awards credit for successful completion of Advanced Placement examinations in high school. Credit will be granted for a score of ―3‖ or higher on examinations that are applicable to program requirements. To receive AP credit, students must provide the Admissions Office with official score reports from the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB). Please see www.collegeboard.com/ap for information about how to request an official score report.

WSFCS Course Forsyth Tech Course Local Course Title Course Prefix /No. Course Title

AP English-Lang. & Comp. (score 3 or better)

ENG 111 Expository Writing

AP English-Comp. & Lit. (score 3 or better) ENG 112 Argument-Based Research

AP Spanish - Language (3 or 4) SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I

AP Spanish - Language (5) SPA 111 & 112 Elementary Spanish I & II

AP French - Language (3) FRE 111 Elementary French I

AP French - Language (5) FRE 111 & 112 Elementary French I & II

AP German -Language (3 or 4) GER 111 Elementary German I

AP German - Language (5) GER 111 & 112 Elementary German I & II

AP Math AB (3 or better) MAT 271 Calculus I

AP Math BC (5) MAT 271 Calculus I and MAT 272 Calculus II

AP Statistics (3 or better) MAT 155 Statistics I Math 155A Statistics I Lab

AP Biology (3 or 4) BIO 111 General Biology I

AP Biology (5) BIO 111 General Biology I and BIO 112 General Biology II

AP Chemistry (3 or 4) CHM 151 General Chemistry I

AP Chemistry (5) CHM 151 General Chemistry I and CHM 152 General Chemistry II

AP Computer Science A (3) CSC 151 Java Programming

AP Computer Science B (3) with Interview CSC 258 Java Enterprise

AP Physics (3 or 4) PHY 151 College Physics I

AP Physics (5) PHY 151 College Physics I and PHY 152 College Physics II

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AP Psychology (3 or better) PSY 150 General Psychology (or) PSY 118 Interpersonal Psychology

AP Art History (3 or 4) ART 114 Art History Survey

AP Art History (5) ART 114 & 115 Art History Survey I & II

AP Art Drawing I (3 or better) ART 131 Drawing I

AP Art Portfolio 2 or Portfolio 3 (3 or better) ART 214 Portfolio & Resume

AP Environmental Science (3 or better) BIO 140 Environmental Biology BIO 140A Environmental Biology Lab

AP Government & Politics: US (3 or better) POL 120 American Government

AP Government: Comparative (3 or better) POL 210 Comparative Government

AP US History (3 or 4) HIS 131 American History I

AP US History (5) HIS 131 American History I and HIS 132 American History II

AP European History (3 or 4) HIS 121 Western Civilization I

AP European History (5) HIS 121& HIS 122 Western Civilization I & II

AP Music Theory (3 or better) MUS 121 Music Theory

AP Microeconomics (3 or better) ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics

AP Macroeconomics (3 or better) ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Examinations (IB)

Forsyth Tech recognizes the IB Diploma and will award advanced standing credit for the higher level examinations if a score of ―5‖ or higher is achieved. To receive credit for higher level exams, students must have the IB Organization send scores directly to the Admissions Office. Appropriate credit will be posted on the Forsyth Tech official transcript following receipt of the official score reports.

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Forsyth Tech CLEP Policy (College-Level Examination Program)

Forsyth Tech awards credit for successful completion of CLEP general examinations, based upon the American Council of Education (ACE) recommendations. Only subject examinations (not general examinations) will be considered for possible credit. Students must score at the 50th percentile or higher in order to receive credit. Minimum scores required are those recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE). To receive credit for a CLEP general exam, students must provide the Admissions Office with official score reports from the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB). Please see www.collegeboard.com/clep for information about how to request an official score report.

Examination Min

Score FTCC Course

Hrs Credit

Principles of Accounting/Financial 50 ACC 120 4

General Biology 50 BIO 110 4

Business Law 50 BUS 115 3

Principles of Management 50 BUS 137 3

General Chemistry 50 CHM 151 4

Info Systems & Computer Applications 50 CIS 110 3

Intro Microeconomics 50 ECO 251 3

Intro Macroeconomics 50 ECO 252 3

English Composition with Essay 50 ENG 111 3

Analysis & Interp of Literature 50 ENG 131 3

American Literature 50 ENG 231 & 232 6

English Literature 50 ENG 241 & 242 6

French Level I 50 FRE 111 & 112 6

French Level II 59 FRE 111, 112, 211, 212 12

German Level I 50 GER 111 & 112 6

German Level II 60 GER 111, 112, 211, 212 12

Western Civ I 50 HIS 121 3

Western Civ II 50 HIS 122 3

American History I 50 HIS 131 3

American History II 50 HIS 132 3

Humanities 50 HUM 211 & 212 6

College Mathematics 50 MAT 140 3

College Algebra 50 MAT 161 3

College Algebra & Trig 50 MAT 175 4

Precalculus 50 MAT 175 4

Calculus 50 MAT 271 4

Principles of Marketing 50 MKT 120 3

American Government 50 POL 120 3

Intro Psychology 50 PSY 150 3

Human Growth & Development 50 PSY 241 3

Intro Sociology 50 SOC 210 3

Spanish Level I 50 SPA 111 & 112 6

Spanish Level II 66 SPA 111, 112, 211, 212 12

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Credit-By-Examination (Proficiency Exams)

Students who have been admitted to a specific program, or are already enrolled in a program of study, may request to take a proficiency exam for a course that has a proficiency exam available. Students must receive permission from the appropriate department chairperson to earn credit for the course by proficiency examination, and must pay the testing fee before taking the exam. Students do not necessarily have to be registered or enrolled in a course before requesting a proficiency exam for a course that has a proficiency exam available. However, if students are enrolled in a course for which a proficiency exam is requested, the request must be made by the 10th day of class. Students who withdraw from a course after the 10th day of class in any semester and have not formally submitted a request may not earn credit for that course by proficiency exam for a period of one year. Academic advisors will certify that students have not been enrolled in the course within the past year and that the prerequisites for the course have been satisfied. Some programs have restricted proficiency exams, and students must be admitted to that program before a request will be considered. Students may take a proficiency exam for a given course only once in a 12-month period at a non-refundable cost of $10 per exam. Guidelines on how to apply for a proficiency exam can be obtained from the office of the appropriate division dean, Counseling, Career and Disability Services or the Records office. Students who successfully pass a proficiency exam will be given a grade of CR (credit granted or passed proficiency) and hours earned will be granted but will not affect the grade point average (GPA). The form for requesting a proficiency examination is available in the Academic Division office. The 2-part form is shown in Attachment 3.

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PROFICIENCY EXAMS

Course # Course Name Contact Person

ACC 120 Principles of Financial Accounting Alice Sineath

ACC 121 Principles of Managerial Accounting Alice Sineath

AHR 160 Refrigerant Certification Dwight Cornelison

ARC 111 Introduction to Architectural Technology (Architecture)

Marty Marion

ARC 111 Introduction to Architectural Technology (Interior Design)

Gisele Taylor-Wells

ARC 112 Construction Materials and Methods Marty Marion

ARC 114 Architectural CAD Marty Marion

ARC 230 Environmental Systems Marty Marion

ARC 250 Survey of Architecture Marty Marion

ART 131 Drawing I (DEA Majors Only) Herb Burns

ART 135 Figure Drawing I (DEA Majors Only) Herb Burns

ART 171 Computer Art I (DEA Majors Only) Herb Burns

BPR 111 Blueprint Reading Todd Bishop

BPR 130 Blueprint Reading/Construction Matthew Beverly

CIS 110 Introduction to Computers Pam Stovall

CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy Gerry Kearns

CIS 115 Intro to Programming and Logic Linda Cohen

CSC 134 C++ Programming Sam Dorsett

CSC 139 Visual BASIC Programming Linda Cohen

CSC 143 Object Oriented Programming Sam Dorsett

CSC 151 JAVA Programming Linda Cohen

CSC 153 C# Programming Sam Dorsett

CTS 120 Hardware/Software Support Gerry Kearns

CTS 130 Spreadsheet Sam Dorsett

CTS 285 Systems Analysis and Design Sam Dorsett

DBA 110 Database Concepts Jim Pierson

DBA 112 Database Utilization Jim Pierson

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Course # Course Name Contact Person

DEA 213 3D Design & Animation I Herb Burns

DEA 214 3D Design & Animation II Herb Burns

DEA 221 DEAT Modeling Herb Burns

DEN 111 Infection/Hazard Control Jannette Whisenhunt

DEN 112 Dental Radiography Jannette Whisenhunt

DES 125 Graphic Presentations I Gisele Taylor-Wells

DES 135 Principles & Elements of Design Gisele Taylor-Wells

DFT 151 CAD I Todd Bishop

HOR 150 Introduction to Horticulture Roger Richardson

ICV 111 ICV Electrocardiography Marti Feathers-Magee

ICV 214 ICV Physics II Marti Feathers-Magee

ICV 216 ICV Pharmacology Marti Feathers-Magee

ISC 112 Industrial Safety Robin Petree

MAC 151 Machining Calculations Todd Bishop

MAT 101 Applied Mathematics I Dale Boger

MAT 115 Mathematical Models Dale Boger

MAT 121 Algebra/Trigonometry I Dale Boger

MED 116 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Laura Durham

MED 121 Medical Terminology I Elizabeth Sprinkle

MED 122 Medical Terminology II Elizabeth Sprinkle

NET 110 Networking Concepts Debra Taylor

NOS 110 Operating System Concepts Debra Taylor

NOS 120 Linux/UNIX Single User Shawn Toderick

OST 130 Comprehensive Keyboarding Marcia Polanis

OST 149 Medical Legal Issues Laura Durham

PHM 118 Sterile Products Sarah Clement

PHM 165 Pharmacy Prof Practice Sarah Clement

RAD 110 RAD Intro and Patient Care Chris Gibson

RAD 111 RAD Procedures I Chris Gibson

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Course # Course Name Contact Person

RAD 112 RAD Procedures II Chris Gibson

RAD 121 Radiographic Imaging I Chris Gibson

RAD 122 Radiographic Imaging II Chris Gibson

RAD 131 Radiographic Physics I Chris Gibson

RAD 211 RAD Procedures III Chris Gibson

RAD 231 Radiographic Physics II Chris Gibson

RAD 241 Radiobiology/Protection Chris Gibson

RAD 245 RAD Quality Management Chris Gibson

RAD 261 RAD Clinical Ed V Chris Gibson

RAD 271 Radiography Capstone Chris Gibson

RLS 113 Real Estate Mathematics Warren Hodges

SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I Susan Keener or Jim Churchill

SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II Susan Keener or Jim Churchill

WEB 110 Internet/Web Fundamentals Linda Cohen

Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Educational Support (DANTES)

Forsyth Tech will award credit for acceptable scores on DANTES college-level examinations as recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE). To receive credit for a DANTES examination, students are required to provide the Admissions Office with official score reports.

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Documentation of Military Training

Forsyth Tech may grant credit for military service training based upon the recommendations provided the most current American Council of Education (ACE) Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services. To receive credit based upon competencies gained through military training, the student must submit an official copy of one or more of the following to the Admissions Office:

• ARMY AARTS transcript • Navy/Marine Corps SMART transcript • Community College of the Air Force transcript • DD295 or 214 • Other official documentation recommended by ACE

Forsyth Tech High School Articulation Agreements

Articulation agreements between Forsyth Tech and the secondary school systems within the Forsyth Tech service region provide a seamless academic pathway from high school into community college programs. When a student takes an articulated course, he/she is taking a high school course that results in the same learning outcomes as a similar Forsyth Tech course. The high school and community college faculty have examined the course competencies and agreed upon their equivalency.

Forsyth Tech has current articulation agreements with the following secondary school systems:

Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System (WS/FCS) Stokes County School System

Forsyth Tech will grant credit by articulation for courses listed in the secondary school’s articulation agreement provided the student has:

• Received a grade of ―B‖ or higher in the secondary course(s) for which articulated credit is requested and receive a VOCATS raw score of 80 or above. • Taken the College Placement Test (CPT) in Reading, Writing and Math and obtain

scores which place the student into college level work. Students who have an ACT composite score of 21 or SAT scores of 480 Verbal and 500 Math are exempt from taking the CPT test and the credit is awarded

• Enrolled at Forsyth Tech within 24 months of graduation from the secondary school

Credit awarded by articulation is based upon the articulation agreement that was in effect at the time that the student completed the secondary school course(s). Any issues regarding the nature and equivalency of course content will be referred to the appropriate Forsyth Tech division dean before a final decision is made.

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Tech Prep Articulated Credit List 2010

Courses in italics are articulated at any community college in the state that offers the course

High School Course Forsyth Tech Course

Local Course Title Course Prefix /No. Course Title

Principles of Business and Personal Finance BUS 110 Introduction to Business

BUS 125 Personal Finance

Business Law BUS 115 Business Law

Business Management & Applications BUS 137 Principles of Business OR

OST 181 Introduction to Office Systems

BUS 230 Small Business Management

BUS 137 Princ. of Mngmt OR

OST 181 Intro. to Office Systems

Small Business Entrepreneurship BUS 230 Small Business Management

Computerized Accounting I ACC 111 Financial Accounting

Computer Applications I CIS 111/CTS 111 Basic PC Literacy

or CIS 110 Introduction to Computers

CIS 113/CTS 113 Computer Basics

OST 136 Word Processing

Computer Applications II OST 137 Office Software Applications OR

OST 233 College Desktop Publishing I

CTS 125 Business Presentations

WEB 110 Intranet/Web Fundamentals

e-Commerce I WEB 110 Intranet/Web Fundamentals

e-Commerce II WEB 210 Web-Design

Business & Electronic Communications

BUS 260 with ENG 111 as Prereq. Business Communications

Marketing & Marketing Management MKT 120 Principles of Marketing

Strategic Marketing MKT 120 Principles of Marketing

Horticulture I and II HOR 150 Introduction to Horticulture

Horticulture I HOR 150 Introduction to Horticulture

Horticulture II HOR 152 Horticulture Practices

Horticulture II - Landscape Production and Maintenance HOR 110 Intro To Landscaping

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High School Course Forsyth Tech Course

Local Course Title Course Prefix /No. Course Title

Early Childhood Ed I & II EDU 119 Intro to Early Childhood Education (subject to State guidelines and Program enrollment

Biotechnology I BTC 181 Basic Lab Techniques

Health Careers I, Allied Health Sciences I MED 110 Orientation to MED Assisting AND

or Medical Science I MED 112 Orientation to Clinic Setting I

Health Careers II, Allied Health Sciences II MED 121 Medical Terminology I AND

or Medical Science II MED 122 Medical Terminology II

MED 130 Administrative Office Procedures I

Honors English IV ENG 101 Applied Communications I

Technical Math I MAT 101 Applied Math I with CPT scores

Technical Math II MAT 115 Mathematical Models with CPT scores

Automotive Technology I & II (with HS teacher signature and Submit Vehicle Inspecting Certificate for AUT 110 Credit. AUT 110 Introduction to Automotive Tech

AUT 111 Basic Auto Tech

For AUT 161 need NATEF Electrical Task List with HS teacher Signature AUT 161 Electrical Systems

Automotive Technology III with NATEF Brakes Task List with HS Teacher Signature AUT 151 Brake Systems

Automotive Technology III AUT 181 Engine performance - Electrical with NATEF Cert.

Auto Body Repair I & II with teacher recommendation. AUB 121 Non-Structural Damage I and

AUB 111 Painting & Refinishing I

Electronics I & II ELC 113 Basic Wiring I

ELC 112 and DC/AC Electricity

EGR 131 Introductions to Electronics Tech

ELC 131 DC/AC Analysis & lab

CET 110 Intro to CET

Electronics II (with prof. exam) ELC 131 DC/AC Analysis

ELC 131 A Lab

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High School Course Forsyth Tech Course

Local Course Title Course Prefix /No. Course Title

Welding I WLD 110 Cutting Processes

Includes satisfactory completion of Wheels of Learning modules WOL 110 Basic Construction Skills

Welding II WLD 115 SMAW (Stick) Plate

Includes satisfactory completion of Wheels of Learning modules WLD 121 GMAW (MIG) Plate/Pipe

Welding III WLD 116 SMAW (Stick) Plate/Pipe

Includes satisfactory completion of Wheels of Learning modules WLD 131 GTAW (Tig) Plate

WLD 132 GTAW (Tig) Plate/Pipe

WLD 141 Symbols & Specifications

WLD 215 SMAW (Stick) Pipe

Carpentry I & II CAR 110 Introduction to Carpentry

Carpentry I & II (with tchr. rec.) CAR 111 Carpentry I

Electricity I & II ELC 113 Basic Wiring I

Printing Graphics Communications I GRA 121 Graphics Arts I and

GRA 110 Orientation

Printing Graphics Commun. II GRA 151 Computer Graphics I

Commercial Art I GRD 141 Graphics Design

Cisco Networking I NET 125/126 Routing & Switching

NET 110 Networking Concepts

Cisco Networking II NET 225/226 Adv. Routing & Switching

Computer Engineering I CTS 120 Hardware/Software Support

Computering Engineering ll CTS 220 Advanced Hardware/Software Support

Technology Studies HUM 110 Technology and Society

(with prof. exam, tchr.rec. & portfolio)

ARC 111 Introduction to Arch. Tech. And

ARC 113 Residential Arch Tech

Structural Systems DFT 119 Basic CAD

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Business & Information Technologies Corporate & Continuing Education Courses ConEd Course BIT Course # / Title BIT Program Credits

Word 2007 Introduction

CIS 111 / Basic PC Literacy CIT 2

EXCEL 2007 Introduction

Powerpoint 2007 Intro

Computer Basics

Computer Basics II

Note: Although no direct credit is awarded for completion of these ConEd classes, they should prepare the person to take the proficiency exam for CIS 111

Introduction to Office Technology

OST 130 Comprehensive Keyboarding

Office Administration 3

Medical Office I: Intro to Medical Terminology & Coding

MED 121 Medical Terminology I

Medical Office Adm 3

Blackboard Medical Terminology

MED 121 Medical Terminology I

Medical Office Adm 3

Word 2007 Intermediate OST 136 Word Processing

Office Administration 3

Medical Office I & II Online Basic Coding & Medical Billing with Anatomy course

OST 148 Medical Coding, Billing, and Insurance

Office Administration

3

Performance Management (6 hrs)*

BUS 153/Human Resource Management* *all 4 Con Ed classes are needed to equal BUS 153

Healthcare Mgt. Tech.

3

Global Human Resources (12 hrs)*

Handling Difficult Workplace Issues (6 hrs)*

Introduction Human Resource Management (24 hours)*

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The Request for Articulation Credit form must be completed and submitted Forsyth Tech Records Office after it has been reviewed and approved. Approved articulated credit will be posted to the student’s academic transcript. A copy of the form will also be placed in the student’s file.

Engineering Technologies Corporate & Continuing Education Courses

Con Ed Course

Program Title

Forsyth Tech Credit Course

Engineering Technologies Program

Credit Given

WOL 3110

Electrician Helper

BPR 130 Blueprint Reading/Construction

Electrical/Electronics Diploma

2

PLU 3024

Plumbing Helper

BPR 130 Blueprint Reading/ Construction

Plumbing Diploma 2

*AHR 3030

HVAC Service Tech Level 1 & 2

AHR 110 Intro to Refrigeration

A/C, Heating, and Refrigeration Tech Diploma 5

*AHR 3030

HVAC Service Tech Level 1 & 2

AHR 113 Comfort Cooling

A/C, Heating, and Refrigeration Tech Certificate 4

* Note Cannot receive credit for both AHR 110 and AHR 113

AHR 3030 & passes state CFC Certification Exam HVAC Service Tech Level 1&2 Student passes AHR 160 Certification Proficiency Test A/C , Heating, and Refrigeration Tech Certificate/Diploma 1

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Health Technologies

Advanced Placement for Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Forsyth Tech will grant advanced standing status to graduates of Radiography, Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy programs accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiography or Nuclear Medicine. The academic plan will be determined on an individual basis and will be based on previous academic and clinical work in magnetic resonance imaging as well as anticipated career goals.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Associate Degree - AAS Course Credit

Radiography Tech Nuclear Medicine Radiation Therapy

IMG 110

IMG 111

IMG 120

IMG 130

Advanced Placement for Radiation Therapy Technology

Forsyth Tech will grant advanced standing status to graduates of Radiography, Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy programs accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiography or Nuclear Medicine. Individuals from these programs must have equivalent college transfer credit or complete the necessary general education course work required for the degree. The academic plan will be determined on an individual basis and will be based on previous academic and clinical work in radiation therapy technology as well as anticipated career goals.

Radiation Therapy Technology

Associate Degree - AAS Course Credit

Radiography Tech

RTT 120

RTT 151

RTT 161

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Advanced Placement for Respiratory Therapy

Forsyth Tech will grant advanced standing option to transfer students from other CoARC-accredited respiratory therapy programs and NBRC certified respiratory therapists (CRT)_who meet minimum admission requirements (MAR). The academic plan will be determined on an individual basis and will be based on previous academic and clinical work in respiratory therapy as well as anticipated career goals. Although not required, CRTs entering in the summer (3rd semester) will be advised to audit RCP 112 and RCP 115 while taking RCP 153 and 223 for credit.

Respiratory Therapy

Associate Degree - AAS Course Credit

NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapists (CPTs) with at least one year of clinical experience in the Respiratory Therapy profession may enter the program through advanced standing. Enrollment will also be based upon space availability at the requested time of entry

RCP 110, 122, and 123

RCP 111, 113, 114, 123, and 145

RCP 112, and 115

Articulation Agreements for Licensed Practical Nurses

Forsyth Tech will grant advanced standing status to graduates of accredited program of practical nursing. Students must be currently licensed for 6 months as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and have been accepted into the LPN to RN Transition program in order to be eligible. Additional information can be obtained from an Admissions Counselor or Forsyth Tech’s Director of Nursing.

Associate Degree Nursing

Associate Degree – AAS Course Credit

Diploma in Practical Nursing, Licensed Practical Nursing and six months practice as an LPN Selective Admissions-TEAS ranked

NUR 110

NUR 120

NUR 130

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Business & Information Technologies IT Industry Certifications

CERTIFICATIONS Credit

Courses

Credit Hours

Interconnectiong Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) NET 125 3

NET 126 3

Interconnectiong Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) NET 225 3

NET 226 3

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

NET 125 3

NET 126 3

NET 225

3

NET 226 3

Building Scalable Internetworks (BSCI) NET 270 3

Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) NET 271 3

Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (ISCW) NET 272 3

Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (ONT) NET273 3

CompTia A+ Essential & CompTia A+ CTS 120 3

CompTia A+ Essential, 220-603, 220-604 & 220-607 CTS 120 3

CTS 220 3

Linux+ Certification NOS 120 3

Network+ NET 110 3

Security+ SEC 110 3

SEC 150 3

Microsoft XP Professional NOS 130 3

Managing & Maintaining a Microsoft 2003 Server Environment NOS 230 3

Implementing, Managing, & Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server2003 Network Infrastructure

NOS 231 3

Planning, Implementing, & Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure

NOS 232 3

Planning & Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

CIS 277 3

Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

SEC 160 3

RedHat Certified Technician NOS 120 3

NOS 220 3

RedHat Certified Engineer

NOS 120 3

NOS 220 3

NOS 221 3

NOS 222 3

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Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) Certification Students who are program-placed in the Office Administration program and who are currently certified as a Certified Professional Secretary will be awarded credit for the following courses if their certification was completed between November 1994 and October 2004:

Examination Credit

I. Finance and Business Law BUS 115 and ACC 111

II. Office Systems and Administration CIS 110, OST 164, and OST 181

III. Management BUS 137, BUS 152, and BUS 153

Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) Certification Students who are program-placed in the Office Administration program and who are currently certified as a Certified Professional Secretary will be awarded credit for the following courses if their certification was completed between November 2004 and present:

Examination Credit

I. Office Systems and Technology CIS 110

II. Office Administration OST 164 and OST 184

III. Management BUS 153

Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) Certification Students who are program-placed in the Office Administration program and who are currently certified as a Certified Administrative Professional will be awarded credit for the following courses if their certification was completed between May 2001—October 2004:

Examination Credit

I. Finance and Business Law BUS 115, ECO 252, and ACC 111

II. Office Systems and Administration CIS 110, OST 164, OST 181

III. Management BUS 137, BUS 152, and BUS 153

IV. Organization Planning BUS 153

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Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) Certification Students who are program-placed in the Office Administration program and who are currently certified as a Certified Administrative Professional will be awarded credit for the following courses if their certification was completed between November 2004 and present:

Examination Credit

I. Office Systems and Technology CIS 110

II. Office Administration OST 164 and OST 184

III. Management BUS 153

IV. Advanced Organizational Management

None—advanced baccalaureate level isn’t offered at Forsyth Tech

MOS Certification (July 21, 2008 Draft) Students who can document current MOS certification in Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint may receive credit for CIS 110: Basic Computer Literacy.

MOS Exam Credit

Word 2007, Excel 2007, Access 2007 and PowerPoint 2007

CIS 110

APC Certification (American Academy of Professional Coders) Students who can document current (within three years) certification may receive credit as follows:

AAPC Certification Exams Credit

CPC-P (Certified Professional Coder-Payer)

OST 148

CPC (Certified Professional Coder) AND any one CPC Specialty exam

OST 247 and OST 248

CPC-H (Certified Professional Coder-Hospital)

OST 148, OST 247 and OST 248

ARMA International Certification Students who can document that they have earned the CRM (Certified Records Manager) certification will receive the following credit:

CRM Certification Exams Credit

CRM (Certified Records Manager) OST 184

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Math, Science, & Technologies Fire Protection Technology Certifications

Certification Credit Awarded

NC Fire and Rescue Commission Firefighter II Certificate or any state as long as IFSAC approved

FIP 120 Intro to Fire Protection (3 Credits)

NC Fire and Life Safety Educator Level I Certificate of any state as long as IFSAC approved

FIP 124 Fire Prevention and Public Ed (3 Credits)

NC Arson Investigator Certification of any state as long as IFSAC approved

FIP 128 Detection and Investigation (3 Credits)

NC Fire Prevention Level I Certification FIP 136 Inspections and Codes (3 Credits)

NC Haz-Mat Ops Certificate or HAZ-Mat Level I Certificate or any state as long as IFSAC approved

FIP 176 Haz-Mat Ops (4 Credits)

NC Educational Methodology Instructor Certificate or any state as long as IFSAC approved

FIP 224 Instructional Methodology (4 Credits)

NC Haz-Mat Technician Certification of any state As long as IFSAC approved or National Fire Academy Chem of Haz-Mat Course

FIP 230 Chem of Hazardous MAT I (5 Credits)

NC Driver Operator Certification of any state as Long as IFSAC approved

FIP 232 Hydraulics & Water Dist (3 Credits)

Emergency Medical Science Certifications

Certification Credit Awarded

EMT Basic Certification EMS 110 EMT – Basic (7 credits)

Basic Law Enforcement Training Articulation Agreement

Forsyth Tech awards credit-by-articulation for competencies gained through successful completion of the North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy (BLET) as evidenced by successful passing of the NC BLET Licensure Examination.

Graduates of a BLET Academy who have passed the NC BLET Licensure Examination receive credit for:

Course Course Title Credit

CJC 111 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3

CJC 221 Investigative Principles 3

CJC 231 Constitutional Law 3

CJC 132 Court Procedure and Evidence 3

CJC 225 Crisis Intervention 3

CJC 120 Interview and Interrogation 2

Students must submit official documentation from the appropriate Academy in order to request credit-by-articulation.

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Process for Applying for Advanced Standing Credit

In order to apply for advance standing credit, the student must be currently enrolled in a credit program at the college and credits must be applied toward a specific program. Provided all criteria governing Advanced Standing Credit is met, the following procedures are to be followed:

Advanced Placement Examinations (AP): The Admissions Office must be provided an official score report from the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB). Please see www.collegeboard.com/ap for information about how to request an official score report.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Examinations (IB): Students must have the IB Organization send scores directly to the Admissions Office.

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP): Students must provide the Admissions Office with official score reports from the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB). Please see www.collegeboard.com/clep for information about how to request an official score report.

Credit-By-Examination (Proficiency Exams): Students should review the Proficiency Exam list (page 9) to determine that a proficiency exam exists for the course. They should then discuss the course content with the program coordinator and department chair. Obtain a ―Request for Proficiency Exam‖ form (see attachment 3) from the academic division office. Complete the form, obtain the indicated signatures, and pay the $10 fee.

Articulation Agreements – High School Tech Prep: The ―Articulated Credit Agreement‖ form (Attachment 2) is completed by the high school Career and Technical Education office and mailed to the student by the school system. Student must achieve a raw score of 80 on the VOCATS test also. The student must then submit the form to the college Admissions Office. To have the course credits granted by the Forsyth Tech, students must also take the College Placement Test (CPT) in Reading, Writing and Math and obtain scores which place the student into college level work. Without acceptable CPT scores, the articulated credit is not awarded. Students who have an ACT composite score of 21 or SAT scores of 480 Verbal and 500 Math are exempt from taking the CPT test and the credit is awarded.

Articulation Agreements – All Others: The student must meet with the Program Coordinator and discuss the option of articulation credit based on previous training, licensure or certification. If the Program Coordinator agrees that articulation of credit is justified, the student completes the ―Request for Advanced Standing Credit‖ and attaches the appropriate documentation. The Program Coordinator will review the completed form the showing credits to be awarded, approve and send to the Division Dean. The Division Dean will review, and if in agreement, will approve and forward to the Records Office. The Registrar will make and final review, and if in agreement, will post the credits to the student’s record/transcript.

*DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice.

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(Attachment 1)

Request for Advanced Standing Credit

A student may request Advanced Standing Credit for certain courses provided that the student is currently enrolled at Forsyth Tech in a credit program of study. If the student is already enrolled in the course(s) for which the credit is requested, this form must be submitted no later than the tenth day of the semester. Where applicable, the student must pay the appropriate non-refundable fees and complete the appropriate examination before credit will be awarded. Students are cautioned that credits awarded through articulation may not be accepted in

transfer by other post-secondary institutions.

Student ID Semester Year Student Last Name First Name Middle/Former Curriculum/Program of Study

Description of Training or Certification (Attach copies of documentation of training or certification):

Courses for which credit should be awarded (if known): Course # Course Title Credit Course # Course Title Credit

Please obtain these signatures in order to be approved for Advanced Standing Credit: Student Date Program Coordinator Date Academic Dean Date

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(Attachment 2)

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

Stokes County Schools

and

Forsyth Technical Community College

Articulated Credit Agreement

Student Name: ___________________

Address: ________________________

Home Phone: ____________________

NCWISE ID #:___________________ SSN: _________________________

High School Attended: ___________________________

Graduation Date: _________________ Course of Study Achieved:___________

Based on the Articulation Agreement with the school districts, it is recommended that credit be

given for the following course(s) at Forsyth Technical Community College provided the student

enrolls and begins classes within twenty-four months of the applicant’s high school graduation

date.

Course Information:

HS Course Final Grade

Articulated Course(s) Department Initials

Initials in the last column indicate the department is satisfied the student meets the requirements for advanced

standing credit.

Certification Statement

The undersigned does herby certify that this student has met the criteria as defined in the

Articulation Agreement and has completed the aforementioned high school course(s) with at

least a “B” average and, where applicable, scored a minimum raw score of 80 on the VoCATS

examination for the course(s) identified.

_______________________ ______________ Date

School to Career Coordinator

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

Stokes County Schools

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(Attachment 3)