Helpful links Credit Transfer Student Self-Evaluation Guide GNED Eligibility How to Complete Credit Transfer Application Credit Transfer Guide Credit Transfer Policy PLAR Am I eligible? To be eligible for credit transfer at Durham College, you must first accept an offer of admission to the program you’re interested in transferring credits toward. As the process is self-driven, students will need to determine which courses they would like to apply for transfer. A student may submit the following types of course(s) for transfer: Core Course: Develops proficiency in specific applied skills in field of study. General Education Elective (GNED XXXX): Employers value graduates who have an understanding of the world beyond their field of study. To help develop this knowledge, students complete general education (GNED) courses designed to strengthen critical analysis, problem solving, and communication skills. Breadth: Provides students in degree programs the opportunity to gain knowledge and an understanding of disciplines outside of their main field of study, resulting in graduates who can contribute thoughtfully, creatively and positively to their community and their workplaces. INDG (INDG XXXX): In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action 62 to 65, Durham College has embedded mandatory First Nations, Métis, and Inuit general education elective courses in some of its programs. Students will have the opportunity to select from one of four courses where they will explore a variety of topics including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit histories, culture and national issues. More information about INDG electives can be found here. Students should review their Program of Study to determine which course(s) they may be eligible for. To view the courses in your program, please visit the links below and search the “courses” tab: FULL TIME PROGRAMS PROFESSIONAL AND PART-TIME LEARNING If you have started the program prior to the current academic year, please connect with your student advisor. Credit Transfer Criteria Minimum grade of 60%/C or the passing grade for the requested course (whichever is higher) is required for courses to transfer if completed at another institution. For courses previously completed at Durham College, the passing grade for the course sought is needed. CORE COURSE At least 80 per cent similar in content and learning outcomes. Check out our student self-evaluation guide to determine if your previous course(s) could be equivalent. Course content should be equivalent (or close-to equivalent) in hours of instruction (for example, a 30-hour course likely would not cover the same content in as much depth as an 84-hour course). The previous course completed can not be the prerequisite subject for the course being sought for credit. Courses should have been completed within the past five years. While courses completed more than five years ago can be submitted, they may be denied on the basis of age if there have been significant changes to practice or professional requirements, policies/legislation, or technology/software requirements. GNED The content must be theoretical versus applied and sufficiently different from your core course content in your current field of study The previous course must be at minimum a three-credit course (42-hours) Course content can fit into one of the themes outlined in the “Themes Overview Section” of our GNED Eligibility Guide BREADTH The previous course must be at minimum a three-credit course (42-hours) Course content does not overlap content in the degree field of study or in a related field Content is broad/theoretical, not applied/technical skills Content aligns with one of the breadth categories at Durham College found here To be evaluated as an upper level breadth, a degree course from another institution must have a prerequisite. Otherwise, it will be evaluated as lower-level breadth There are no restriction on the age of the course being transferred provided the curriculum reflects current knowledge in the fields represented. In fields of study with evolving knowledge/research, age of the course will be considered Canadian Undergraduate Degree Holders Graduates who have successfully completed a three- or four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution are eligible for an exemption from COMM 1100 (Communication Foundations) and up to three General Education (GNED) courses (excluding INDG elective requirements). To receive credit, applicants must have accepted their offer and submitted a transcript to Durham College, demonstrating the completion of their undergraduate degree.
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