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The Associate Dean determines which graduate-level credits meet our degree requirements and which are appropriate as elective credit. Any graduate level credit from a non-accredited institution is judged on a case-by-case basis by reviewing course descriptions, faculty credentials, and if needed, course syllabi to determine the academic strength of the school. Credit from a university is judged on the basis of its similarity to seminary course content. No grade below C- will be accepted as transfer credit. Any transfer of credit will be finalized only after the student has been admitted and their tuition deposit has been paid.
Time Limit on EMS and Transfer Credit
In compliance with the Association of Theological Schools accrediting standards, EMS policy is that all course credits applied toward degree requirements should be earned within ten years of the awarding of the degree.
International Students
Completion of the online application form constitutes the first step in the application process for the international student. Applicants whose native language is other than English must demonstrate competency in the English language by achieving a score of 550 on the paper version or 80 on the internet-based version or higher on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A score of 7.0 or higher on the IELTS is also acceptable. The institutional code for having scores sent directly to EMS is 5181. In addition to the above requirements, an international student must demonstrate “ability to pay” before a letter of admission or an I-20 form can be issued.
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