2.2 Loss or revocation of any of these conditions will render this Articulation null and void.

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1 INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE ARTICULATION AND TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE NEBRASKA STATE COLLEGES D.B.A. CHADRON STATE COLLEGE AND GUANGDONG PHARMACEUTICAL UNIVERSITY This Undergraduate Articulation and Transfer Agreement ( Articulation ) is entered into between the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges, doing business as Chadron State College (CSC) and Guangdong Pharmaceutical University (GPU), located in the People s Republic of China. CSC and GPU are referred to collectively as the Parties. SECTION I: INTRODUCTION 1.1. The purpose of this Articulation is to set forth the terms, conditions, and policies under which credits earned by students enrolled at GPU will be accepted for transfer toward a CSC bachelor s and/or master s degree completion program GPU students admitted under this program must meet all CSC international student admission requirements applicable at the time of students application. Students who are otherwise qualified, but who do not meet CSC established minimum English language proficiency requirements, may be considered for conditional admission upon enrollment in a CSCapproved English language training program. Full admission will be granted upon successful completion of the English language program at a level comparable to CSC s minimum language proficiency requirements. SECTION II: REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES 2.1 As a condition of this Articulation, the Parties represent and warrant that they: (1) are higher education entities in good standing with national government-recognized accrediting agencies and/or the national ministry or department of education in their respective countries; (2) have legal authority to enter into this Articulation; (3) have obtained all necessary approvals and rights required by applicable laws, rules, and regulations of their respective countries necessary to enter into, and perform under this Articulation. 2.2 Loss or revocation of any of these conditions will render this Articulation null and void. SECTION III: CREDIT TRANSFER 3.1 Subject to all CSC policies and the curriculum requirements and course equivalencies described in both this agreement and in ATTACHMENT A for a CSC 3+1 Dual Bachelor s Degree Completion Program, CSC agrees to accept up to 90 course transfer credits from

2 qualified students who have successfully completed the first three (3) years of study in the GPU Bachelor of Law Degree: Social Work Students who successfully complete the first three years of the GPU Bachelor of Law Degree: Social Work will be eligible academically to transfer to CSC to complete a CSC Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Comprehensive Major in Interdisciplinary Studies: Social Work Focus with a minimum of 30 semester credits in a minimum of one (1) additional calendar year of study at CSC Students who successfully complete the requirements of the CSC Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Comprehensive Major in Interdisciplinary Studies: Social Work Focus will be eligible to apply credits earned at CSC toward fulfillment of the GPU Bachelor of Law Degree: Social Work. 3.2 Subject to all CSC policies and the curriculum requirements and course equivalencies described in both this agreement and in ATTACHMENT B for a CSC 2+2 Dual Bachelor s Degree Completion Program, CSC agrees to accept up to 54 course transfer credits from qualified students who have successfully completed the first two (2) years of study in the Bachelor of Law Degree: Social Work Students who successfully complete the first two years of the GPU Bachelor of Law Degree: Social Work will be eligible academically to transfer to CSC to complete a CSC Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Comprehensive Major in Social Work with a minimum of 66 semester credits in a minimum of two (2) additional calendar years of study at CSC Students who successfully complete the requirements of CSC Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Comprehensive Major in Social Work will be eligible to apply credits earned at CSC toward fulfillment of the GPU Bachelor of Law Degree: Social Work. 3.3 GPU students who successfully complete any of the same GPU courses identified and specified in ATTACHMENTS A and B as part of other GPU degree programs are eligible to transfer those course credits to CSC as specified in ATTACHMENTS A and B. 3.4 Given normal changes in curriculum structure and individual course development over time, course equivalencies in ATTACHMENTS A and B, or other subsequent attachments, may be revised, updated, or expanded at the discretion of CSC. CSC shall notify GPU in advance of making any modifications to ATTACHMENTS A and B, or subsequent versions. Any changes in course equivalency or credit transferability will not adversely affect students who have been admitted or conditionally admitted to CSC prior to related changes in course equivalency. 3.5 All course transfer credits accepted from GPU are subject to the following CSC institutional policies and any applicable CSC program-specific policies Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) from GPU and all other previous higher education institutions to be eligible for admission to CSC. International Undergraduate Articulation and Transfer Agreement (Approved Template 06/2014) 2

3 3.5.2 Only academic courses with a letter grade of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better will be accepted for credit transfer CSC is the final authority for determining grade and transfer course equivalency, including course level, course content, and transfer credit equivalency All GPU courses and transfer credits accepted by CSC under this Articulation will be applied under the policies, and at the discretion, of CSC. 3.6 To earn a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from CSC, students must successfully complete a minimum of 120 credits including, a minimum of 40 upper division and 42 Essential Studies credits. Students completing a Bachelor of Applied Science degree from CSC must successfully complete a minimum of 120 credits, including a minimum of 40 upper division and 30 Essential Studies credits (as defined in the CSC catalog.) In all cases, a student must complete a minimum of 30 credits from CSC. 3.7 Students admitted to CSC under terms of this agreement are subject to CSC curriculum and degree completion polices and requirements in effect at the time of their admission and shall be permitted to retain those policies and requirements as long as they maintain continuous enrollment. SECTION IV: RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES 4.1 GPU 4.2 CSC GPU shall provide CSC staff with English translations of official student transcripts, current course descriptions and course syllabi, as well as other information CSC may request to determine the eligibility of GPU courses transfer credits to be applied toward CSC degree completion programs subject to this Articulation GPU shall not facilitate applications for prospective students who do not meet CSC admissions requirements and shall not commit CSC to accept or admit any prospective student to CSC CSC shall act on all applications for admission under this agreement in a timely manner CSC shall award GPU students the appropriate CSC degree upon successful completion of coursework and satisfaction of all other graduation requirements for their respective degree. SECTION V: GENERAL TERMS 5.1 Financial Responsibilities. No monetary or other consideration will be exchanged between the Parties under this Articulation. International Undergraduate Articulation and Transfer Agreement (Approved Template 06/2014) 3

4 5.2 Non-Exclusive. This is a non-exclusive agreement, and either Party may develop articulation agreements with other institutions to provide similar programs. 5.3 Authoritative Version. This Articulation may be translated to non-english languages. In the event of a conflict between the English version and any translation, the English version shall prevail. SECTION VI: DURATION 6.1 Term. The initial term of this Articulation shall be for a period of five (5) years from the last date signed by authorized officials of both Parties. Upon maturity of the initial term, this Articulation shall renew annually for additional one (1) year terms unless terminated in writing by either party. 6.2 Modification. This Articulation may be modified by mutual agreement in writing. 6.3 Termination. Either party may terminate this Articulation for any reason with 30 days advance written notice. In the event of termination, GPU students who have been issued conditional letters of acceptance or are admitted and actively enrolled at CSC shall be allowed to complete their education under the terms and conditions of this Articulation, unless prohibited by law or accreditation regulations. For and On Behalf Of: For and On Behalf Of: Chadron State College Guangdong Pharmaceutical University Signature Signature Name, Title Name, Title Date Date International Undergraduate Articulation and Transfer Agreement (Approved Template 06/2014) 4

5 ATTACHMENT A ARTICULATION AND TRANSFER SUMMARY GUANGDONG PHARMACEUTICAL UNIVERSITY OF CHINA BACHELOR OF LAW DEGREE: SOCIAL WORK TO CHADRON STATE COLLEGE BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES: FOCUS SOCIAL WORK Learning Required GPU Transfer Cr. Complete at CSC Cr. Outcome CSC Essential Studies Requirement 1 First Year Inquiry Writing Communications Mathematics 3 Social Statistics 3 5 Creative/Design/Art Science The Human Condition 3 Cultivation of Ethic 4.5 Thought and Basis of Law (2.5) and The Practice of Ideological and Political Theory (2) 8 Social Science 3 The Principles of Marxist Philosophy (2.5) and Chinese Modern History Outline (2) Civic Involvement Human Diversity 3 Principles of Economics 3 11 Wellness 3 PE I and II Capstone 6 6 Total Essential Studies Year 1 Sem 1 Sem 2 GPUC Credits Eligible for Transfer to Interdisciplinary Studies Major Psychological Health of College Students 1 College English 3 Compute Fundamentals of College 2 Higher Mathematics I 3 Situation And Policy Education 2 Social Psychology 3 College English 4 Programming Design Fundamental 4 Higher Mathematics II 3 5

6 Year 2 Sem 3 Sem 4 College English 4 Physical Education 2 Human Resource Management 2 Practical Writing 2 Public Affairs Management 2.5 Administrative Management 3 Civil Law 3 Introduction to Basic Medicine 5 Mao Zedong Thought and Socialism theory with Chines Characteristics 5 Physical Education 2 College English 4 Social Work Administration 2 Sociology 3 Introduction to Social Work 3 Introduction to Clinical Medicine 4 Year 3 Social Security 3 Social Policy 2 Social Work Practice 3 Group Social Work 3 Adolescent Social Work 3 The Old Social Work 3 Pharmacy Administration 2 Social Pharmacy 2 Law And Regulations of Social Work 2 Public Relations 2 Civil System 2 Statistics And Application of SPSS 2 Community Work 3 Case Work 3 Social Investigation and Research 3 College Students Career Guidance 1 Health Education 2 Community Health Service 2 Total Non-Essential Studies Credits Eligible for Transfer to Interdisciplinary Curriculum Sem 5 Sem 6 Degree Completion Summary Minimum Required Credits Transferred from GPU Minimum Credits to Complete at CSC Essential Studies Credits Applied to Interdisciplinary Curriculum 69.5 Additional Electives to Meet 30 Credit Minimum 3 Total Credits NOTES: 1. A total of 120 credits, including a minimum of 40 upper division credits, are required for CSC bachelor s degree completion. For transfer purposes, third year GPU courses are considered upper division. 2. A minimum of 30 credits must be completed at CSC to qualify students for a CSC bachelor s degree. 3. Only courses with a letter grade of C (i.e. 2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better will be accepted for transfer. CSC is the final authority for determining grade equivalency. 4. Actual credit transfer and credits required for degree completion may vary depending upon interpretation of official transcripts, course prerequisite requirements, selection of Essential Studies and elective courses, changes in degree requirements, etc. An official plan of study will be developed for student after campus arrival. 5. This information is believed to be accurate; however, CSC reserves the right to correct any errors and to make modifications related to changes in CSC or partner university curriculum requirements. 6. Other policies apply. 6 6/2014

7 ATTACHMENT B 2+ 2 ARTICULATION AND TRANSFER SUMMARY GUANGDONG PHARMACEUTICAL UNIVERSOTY OF CHINA BACHELOR OF LAW: SOCIAL WORK TO CHADRON STATE COLLEGE BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR IN SOCIAL WORK Learning Outcome Required GPU Transfer Cr. Complete at CSC CSC Essential Studies Requirement 1 First Year Experience Writing Communications Mathematics Creative/Design/Art Science 3 BIO 121/BIO 121L 3 7 The Human Condition 3 Cultivation of Ethic Thought and Basis of Law (2.5) and The Practice of Ideological 4.5 and Political Theory (2). 8 Social Science (PS 241) 3 The Principles of Marxist Philosophy (2.5) and Chinese Modern History Outline (2) 9 Civic Involvement Human Diversity 3 Prin. of Economics 3 11 Wellness 3 PE I and II Capstone 6 6 Total Essential Studies Cr. CSC Pre Social Work Essential Studies Courses BIOL 121/L Human Biology with Lab 3 ECON 130 Survey of Economics 3 PS 231 American National Government 3 Total Pre SW Essential Studies Courses 9 Satisfied As Indicated Above CSC pre-core Social Work Curriculum LS 236 Family Law 3 Civil Law 3 PSYC 131 General Psychology 3 Social Psychology 3 PSYC 242 Intro. to Research Methods and Statistics 3 Social Statistics 3 SW 231 Professional Social Work 3 Intro to SW 3 SW 251 Human Behavior/Social Environment I 3 Sociology 3 SW 252 Human Behavior Social Environment II 3 Mao Thought (5) and 7 SW 271 Social Welfare History & Service Delivery 3 SW Administration (2) Total Preliminary Social Work Curriculum

8 CSC Core Social Work Curriculum SW 330 Diversity in the Rural Environment 4 4 SW 332 Services to Elderly and Differently Abled 2 2 SW 343 Research Methods 3 3 SW 343 L Research Methods Lab 1 1 SW 431 Generalist Methods Lab 1 1 SW 432 Methods I: Individuals and Families 3 3 SW 433 Methods II: Therapeutic and Task Groups 3 3 SW 434 Policy Analysis and Advocacy 3 3 SW 435 Methods III: Orgs and Communities 3 3 SW 459 Pre-Field and Orientation 1 1 SW 463 Professional Seminar 2 2 SW 464 Social Work Field Practicum Total Core Social Work Curriculum Degree Completion Summary Minimum Required Credits Transferred From GPU Minimum Credits to Complete at CSC Essential Studies SW Pre-Core Curriculum SW Core Curriculum Credits to Meet 120 Credit Total 16.5 Total Required Credits NOTES: THIS CURRICULUM IS INTENDED FOR STUDENTS WHO INTEND TO RETURN TO CHINA TO PRACTICE. STUDENTS INTENDING TO STAY IN THE U.S. TO PRACTICE MUST FOLLOW A DIFFERENT CURRICULUM. 1. For transfer purposes, all GPU 1 st and 2 nd year courses are considered lower division. A total of 120 credits, including a minimum of 40 upper division credits, are required for CSC bachelor s degree completion. Upper division Essential Studies course credits will count toward the 40 upper division credit total. 2. Up to nine (9) credits of Essential Studies courses can apply toward any comprehensive major or any minor. 3. A minimum of 50% of a major must be completed from CSC. 4. At CSC, lower division courses are numbered 100 thru 299; upper division courses are numbered 300 thru 499; and graduate courses are numbered 500 thru 799 and above. Courses listed below 100 are considered remedial, and do not transfer or count toward graduation requirements. At the undergraduate level, lower division hours are transferred in as lower division hours. 5. Only courses with a letter grade of C (i.e. 2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better will be accepted for transfer. CSC is the final authority for determining grade equivalency. 6. Actual credit transfer and credits required for degree completion may vary depending upon interpretation of official transcripts, course prerequisite requirements, selection of Essential Studies and elective courses, changes in degree requirements, etc. An official plan of study will be developed for student after campus arrival. 7. This information is believed to be accurate; however, CSC reserves the right to correct any errors and to make modifications related to changes in CSC or partner university curriculum requirements. 8. Other policies apply. 6/2014 8