G-14 Transfer of Credit between Masters and Doctoral Programs

The approving individuals confirm that the appropriate faculty members have conducted an initial evaluation of the courses listed below for their applicability to the specified masters or doctoral degree, in accordance with the following guidelines:

OPTION ONE: For doctoral programs offering master's degrees or graduate certificates:

Up to 9 hours of Lamar University graduate certificate or master's coursework (5000 level or above) may be applied toward doctoral-level course requirements.
An additional 3 hours (for a total of 12 hours) of Lamar University graduate certificate coursework may be credited if at the doctoral level (6000 or above).

OPTION TWO: For master's degree programs or graduate certificates:

Up to 9 hours of Lamar University doctoral coursework (6000 level or above) may be applied toward master's course requirements.

The evaluation process involved the following stakeholders:

Program Faculty: Collaborated with the department chair and/or program director to determine eligible courses and provide rationales for substitutions.
Program Director/Department Chair: Made final decisions at the program and department levels regarding eligible courses, subject to further approval.
Academic Dean: Provided oversight and review to ensure alignment with academic standards and objectives.
Graduate Dean: Holds final authority for approval, ensuring alignment with institutional policies and academic excellence.

Select an option based on the above criteria:*

Option 1: For doctoral programs offering master's degrees or graduate certificates

Option 2: For master's degree programs or graduate certificates

By approving, we affirm that the courses listed have been thoroughly evaluated and deemed appropriate for credit transfer according to the stated policies and procedures.

By checking this box, I agree to the statement above.*

Student Information to be Completed by Department Chair

LNumber*

ex. L20XXXXXX

First Name*

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Courses*

Note: Please separate each new course with a comma.

Doctoral Program*

Rationale for allowing credit at the chair level:*

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