Retroactive Credit

 

Dental Hygiene

Students in the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program may receive retroactive credit of up to 28 upper division WSU credit hours for coursework completed at another accredited dental hygiene program. These credit hours will be given in the final semester of the BSDH program. Contact the College of Health Professions Advising Center or email dental.hygiene@wichita.edu for eligibility details. 

Organizational Leadership and Learning

Students majoring in Organizatonal Leadership and Learning may be awarded Credit for Life Experience or Retroactive Credit based on their prior experience or prior education. Credit for Life Experience and Retroactive Credit are both forms of Credit for Prior Learning. The type of credit the student is awarded is based on their background experience. The College of Applied Studies reviews the student’s transcripts, resume, and other documentation to identify experience, industry certification and education then connect that to credit for prior learning. For eligibility information, contact the College of Applied Studies Advising Center by emailing cas@wichita.edu, calling (316) 978-3300 or visiting Corbin Education Center, Room 107.

Mathematics

Upon successful completion (2.0 or better) of the first enrollment in the Calculus course (MATH 243 or MATH 344), a student will be given retroactive credit for the prerequisite calculus course(s). Contact the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Advising Center or email math-stat@wichita.edu for eligibility details.

Nursing 

Discontinued, see NCLEX-RN exam.

World Languages

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures offers options for students to earn retroactive credit for their past language learning experiences. Language learning in courses prior to entering college, including high school language experience, can be validated by earning a grade of C or better in a WSU language course or courses beyond the first course in that language. Eligibility details and applications are available at the LAS Advising Center, 208 Lindquist Hall and in the MCLL office, 305 Jardine Hall.