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for Healthcare Professionals Will be considered if applicant has 1) achieved Galen’s established benchmark score on the ATI TEAS science subcomponents on an ATI TEAS taken in the past five years OR 2) if applicant has an earned bachelor’s degree from an institution with which Galen has a current formalized articulation agreement on record. Other Science and Math Courses Will be considered if completed within five (5) years of start date Transfer of Credit – Advanced Placement (AP) Courses Transfer credit will only be considered for general education courses listed in the Student Catalog. The applicant will be required to have an official grade report sent by the College Board demonstrating subject mastery of “3” or above on the corresponding examination before credit will be awarded. The applicant must indicate that they wish to request an evaluation of advanced placement coursework when submitting the initial application. If accepted, this score will be recorded as a “transfer” or “T” grade on the grade transcript. Please refer to Galen’s Residency Requirements for complete information. To be considered for transfer, AP credit must have been earned within the past five (5) years for science and math courses. Proficiency Examinations Policy Students may be eligible to earn credit for select general education courses on the basis of scores earned on the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST), nationally standardized proficiency examinations. Official results must be received by the College prior to signing the enrollment agreement. If accepted, scores will be recorded as a “transfer” or “T” grade on the transcript. Credit may not be granted for a proficiency examination in which a student has already taken the equivalent course. Please refer to Galen’s Residency Requirements for additional information. The following CLEP and DSST proficiency examinations will be considered for credit at Galen. Associate Degree in Nursing Program and BSN Program, Prelicensure Option CLEP Proficiency Examination Course Equivalent Minimum Passing Score Required College Composition Modular or English Composition ENG 1105 - English Composition 50 College Algebra MAT 1205 - College Mathematics 50 Introductory Psychology PSY 1205 – Introduction to Psychology 50 Sociology SOC 1305- Introduction to Sociology 50 CLEP credit for MAT 1205 College Mathematics must have been earned within the past five (5) years. Advanced Standing Applicants who are Licensed Practical Nurses may be eligible for advanced standing. In addition to general admission requirements, applicants must meet preadmission requirements for the program. Upon admission into the Advanced Standing Option, the student will be awarded for prior learning in a practical/vocational nursing program. Galen College of Nursing | Cincinnati Campus STUDENT CATALOG | Volume 52, July - December 2026 102