Transfer Agreements Between SXU and MVCC

There are currently three articulation agreements between Moraine Valley Community College and Saint Xavier University

Early Childhood and Elementary Education (Associate in Arts (AA) or an Associate in Science (AS)
Criminal Justice - Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
RN-BSN Dual Admission Program

Early Childhood and Elementary Education (Associate in Arts (AA) or an Associate in Science (AS)

The 2 + 2 Articulation Agreement between MVCC and SXU is designed to allow students earning an Associate in Arts (AA) or an Associate in Science (AS) to complete a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education for an Illinois Type 04 certification, or a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education for an Illinois Type 03 certification in four years. By participating in this agreement, transfer of credits, timely completion of all program and certification requirements and better sequencing of learning experiences are assured for students.

If you intend to participate in this program, it is mandatory that you sign and submit the Program Advising Checklist to an SXU Admission Counselor, stating your intent to participate in this program.

An admission representative from Saint Xavier University will be in touch with you through out each semester to answer your questions and ensure that you continue to take the appropriate classes.

The 2 + 2 Program Advising Checklist are available at the MVCC Advising Center and can be found in the SXU transfer guide.

Early Childhood Education checklist (PDF) for students starting in fall
Early Childhood Education checklist (PDF) for students starting in spring

Elementary Education checklist (PDF)

Criminal Justice - Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Saint Xavier University will accept students from Moraine Valley Community College who have earned Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Criminal Justice as students who have reached Junior standing and have completed the general education requirements of Saint Xavier University with the following exceptions:

One three (3) semester hour course in Philosophy (Phil 150) and one three semester hour course in Religious Studies to be taken at Saint Xavier University.
For School of Continuing and Professional Studies students (age 23 years + ) six (6) additional hours are required:
1. Foundation Seminar
2. Senior Seminar
For traditional-aged students in the College of Arts and Sciences, six (6) additional hours are required:
1. One three (3) semester hour course in Mathematics
2. One three (3) semester hour course in Humanities (Fine Arts & Literatureor History).
No grade of D or less will be accepted as part of the requirement for a major in Criminal Justice.
Transferable courses must be at a post-secondary level.

RN-BSN Dual Admission Program

The RN-BSN Dual Admission program is a new partnership between local community colleges and Saint Xavier University designed to assist individuals who have previously earned, or are currently pursuing an associate in applied science (AAS) degree in nursing and desire to earn a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree at Saint Xavier’s Orland Park campus. This exciting partnership helps individuals successfully transition from their AAS nursing program at the local community college to the baccalaureate program (RN-BSN), offered through the School of Nursing at Saint Xavier University.

Complete the nursing curriculum in as little as 18 months; all nursing courses are taught in eight-week blocks.
Take advantage of a smooth transfer of credits between institutions and guaranteed graduation requirements.
Begin the program while completing general education and support courses.
Benefit from specialized academic advising that meets the unique needs of nursing students and facilitates a smooth transition to SXU.
Receive 30 semester hours of advanced placement credit without additional testing
Design field work to meet individual student goals.
Learn from faculty members who are leaders, clinicians and scholars who blend extensive clinical experience with hands on training.

Students participating in the Dual Agreement Program and who successfully complete the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing with a cumulative grade point-average of at least 2.5 out of a possible 4.0 and have passed the NCLEX-RN exam will be fully admitted into Saint Xavier University’s RN-BSN option at SXU’s Orland Park Campus.

For further information on this exciting option please download the following brochure. (PDF)

For further information of th contact:

Carol Yukich, Assistant Dean
RN-BSN/LPN-BS Options
Room: E-219
Phone: 773-298-3724
Fax: 773-298-3704
E-mail: yukich@sxu.edu

For more information on either agreement please contact the Office of Admission at Saint Xavier University at 773-298-3050 or an academic advisor at Moraine Valley Community College at 708-974-5721.

To meet with a representative of Saint Xavier University personally please check out our Moraine Valley campus visit dates.

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