Transfer Agreement
Transfer Agreement

Transfer Agreement

Memorandum of Understanding Virginia Community College System Associate of Applied Science Degree: Early Childhood Education

Agreement Element What You Need to Know
Agreement Type GPAA
Programs Covered By This Agreement Bachelor of Individualized Study, Major in Individualized Study
Programs Not Covered By This Agreement
Cumulative GPA (CGPA) Required for Submitting Letter of Intent
Minimum Credits Required for Submitting Letter of Intent
Minimum CGPA for Associates Degree 2.5
Minimum Grade in all Major Related Courses C
Maximum Transferable Credits
Minimum Residential Credits Not Specified
How are Dual Enrollment Credits Treated JMU may accept college credit that is earned while a student is concurrently enrolled in high school, called Dual Enrollment Credit. Each course taken at another institution is evaluated individually, and credit will be allowed only for equivalent college courses offered at JMU in which a grade of "C" or better has been earned.
If You Complete an Associates Degree in High School A student with dual enrollment credits or an Associate degree completed concurrent with high school is eligible.
Key Additional Requirements Students must:
  • Complete the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Early Childhood Education (ECED) as outlined in the VCCS/JMU Bachelor of Individualized Study (BIS) in Early Childhood Education Concentration Curriculum Outline and Advising Guide
  • Present a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.500 on a 4.000 scale upon application to JMU and upon graduation from the VCCS. (if a student has attended multiple institutions, he/she must have earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.500 on a 4.000 scale at the VCCS institution and all previous institutions)
  • Earn no grade lower than a "C" in any course at the VCCS institution, or any previous institution, that has not been repeated and the grade replaced at the time of application
  • Earn passing scores on the Praxis Core Math and the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA)
  • Gain admittance to JMU through the B.I.S. program admission process

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center