Training & Certification Crosswalks

 

Military Transfer Assurance Guides and Crosswalks

Military Transfer Assurance Guides (MTAGs) and crosswalks provide an easy to understand conversion table which matches YSU courses with the various military courses or occupational specialties that have been evaluated by the State (MTAGS) or the university (departmental).  Evaluations of military occupations and courses  are ongoing, and the ones listed in the crosswalk have been officially approved, but more will be added as time goes on.  If you do not see your particular military course or occupation listed in our crosswalk, see the Office of Veterans Affairs for assistance in downloading your Joint Service Transcript, so that you can work individually with the appropriate department for an assessment of your military training.

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YSU has identified many military courses and occupations that are transferrable as YSU credits.  You can see all current equivalencies by accessing the military credit table.The table also contains the updated MTAGs identified by the Ohio Department of Higher Education.

 

Certifications and Licensure Course Credit Crosswalk

YSU will evaluate and may award credit for recognized proficiencies that equate to specific courses offered at their institutions through certifications and licensure. A crosswalk of major certifications and licensure and course credit by exemption are listed. The certification listed meets or exceeds credit for the corresponding course(s) listed. Students may receive pre-approved credit for certifications and licensure, without completing a portfolio. However, official documentation of licensure/certification may be required. Contact the PLA Coordinator for more information. 

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  • Columbiana County Career & Technical Center

    *MUST HAVE ALL 4 CERTIFICATIONS TO RECEIVE THE CREDITS

    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
    #1 Information Technology Career Passport CSIS 1500 Computer Literacy 3
    #2 PC Pro/A+ Certification CSIS 1525 Survey of Modern Operating System 3
    #3 Copper Certification INFO 3774 Multimedia Technology 4
    #4 Interactive Media Certification of Completion CSIS 1514 Multimedia Technology 3
  • Computer Science
    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
    COMPTIA A+ CSIS 2620 System Configuration and Maintenance 3
    Cisco PCAP - Programming Essentials in Python CSIS 1595 Fundamentals of Programming and Problem Solving 1 2
    Certified Java SE 11 Developer CSIS 37XEC Computer Science Electives 3
    Cisco JavaScript Essentials 1 CSIS 26XEC Computer Science Electives 3
    Certified Ethical Hacker CSIS 37XEC Computer Science Electives 3
    AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate CSIS 37XEC Computer Science Electives 3
    AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional CSIS 48XEC Computer Science Electives 3
    AWS Certified Security - Specialty CSIS 37XEC Computer Science Electives 3
    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Certification CSIS 48XEC Computer Science Electives 3
  • Core Civic

    *Must have completed on board training and have minimum of one year of service with CORE CIVIC

    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
    Core Civic CRJS 37XEC CRIMINAL JUSTICE ELECTIVES 14
  • Coordinated Program in Dietetics
    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
      FNUT 3761L Clinical Nutrition Laboratory 4
      FNUT 4860L Clinical Nutrition Laboratory 2 3
      FNUT 4858L Foodservice Systems Management Laboratory 4
      FNUT 4872L Maternal & Child Nutrition Laboratory 2
      FNUT 4873L Nutrition & Aging Laboratory 2
      FNUT 4874L Community Nutrition Laboratory 2
  • Criminal Justice Employment and Life Learning Experience

    *Employed for a minimum of two years with a criminal justice agency and completed required training

    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
      CRJS 4807 Criminal Justice Internship 12

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  • Dental Hygiene - Expanded Functions for the Dental Auxiliary (EFDA)
    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
      DHYG 4845 Expanded Functions for the Dental Hygienist 3
      DHYG 4845L Expanded Functions for the Dental Hygienist Lab 1
      DHYG 4855L Expanded Functions Clinical 2
  • Dental Hygiene License
    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
    Dental Hygiene License

    AHLT 37XEC in BSAS Allied Health 

    completion Program only

    Allied Health Upper Division elective credits 10

    Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Certification

    *The national board of surgical technology and surgical assisting – official verification of certification with certification number

    Credits can only be applied to the Allied Health on-line completion program

    AHLT 37XEC Allied Health Electives 10

    Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) Certification – ARDMS

    *The RVT credential to certify medical professionals in the vascular ultrasound field- official verification of certification with certification number

    Credits can only be applied to the Allied Health on-line completion program

    AHLT 37XEC Allied Health Electives 10

    ARRT Certification and Registration-radiological technology certification

    *Certification and registration requires satisfaction of certain professional standards in medical imaging, interventional procedures, or radiation therapy- official verification of certification with certification number

    Credits can only be applied to the Allied Health on-line completion program

    AHLT 37XEC Allied Health Electives 10

    Physical Therapist Assistant Education and Licensure

    *You must graduate from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education-accredited physical therapist assistant education program and pass a state-administered national exam to obtain licensure or certification required in most states- official verification of certification with certification number.

    Credits can only be applied to the Allied Health on-line completion program

    AHLT 37XEC Allied Health Electives 10

    Certified occupational therapy assistant

    *Pass the National Board of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT) COTA examination- official verification of certification with certification number

    Credits can only be applied to the Allied Health on-line completion program

    AHLT 37XEC Allied Health Electives 10

    Local Anesthesia Administration by Dental Hygienists

    *Accredited program – Written regional or state exam Statute 15 hrs didactic; 14 hrs clinical Official verification of certification with certification number

    Credits can only be applied to the Allied Health on-line completion program

    AHLT 37XEC Allied Health Electives 10

    AWS Certified Cloud Practium and AWS Certified Developer

    (Course offered through Division of Workforce and Innovation at YSU)

    CSCI 48XEC CSCI Elective Credit 3

    AWS Certified Data Analytics

    (Course offered through Division of Workforce and Innovation at YSU)

    ACCT 6940 Data Analytics for Accounting 3
  • DD214 Military Deployment
    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
      GEOG 5850 International Area Study 3

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  • Educational Aid Permit (Ohio Dept. of Educ.)
    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
      ECIS 2600 and 2629 Early Childhood Intervention Specialist 6
  • EMT Certificate with the state of Ohio and National Registration Certificate
    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
      EMS 1500 Emergency Medical Technician 4
      EMS 1500C Emergency Medical Technician Clinical and Field Internship 1
      EMS 1500L Emergency Medical Technician Laboratory 2
  • Exercise Science
    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
    NSCA-CSPS KSS 4810 Exercise Testing and Prescription 3 5
    NSCA-CSCS KSS 1560 Resistance Training 1
      KSS 3760 Strength Training and Conditioning 3
    ACSM-GEI KSS 1559 Aerobic Conditioning Activities 2
      KSS 2625 Pedagogical Aspects of Exercise Science 3
    ACSM-EP KSS 3700 Exercise Testing and Prescription 1 4
      KSS 3730 Exercise Testing and Prescription 2 4
    ACSM-CEP KSS 3700 Exercise Testing and Prescription 1 4
      KSS 3730 Exercise Testing and Prescription 2 4
      KSS 4810 Exercise Testing and Prescription 3 4
    ACE-Group Fitness Instructor KSS 1559 Aerobic Conditioning Activities 2
      KSS 2625 Pedagogical Aspects of Exercise Science 3
    ACE-Personal Trainer KSS 1560 Resistance Training 1
      KSS 1559 Aerobic Conditioning Activities 2
    WellCoaches©​-Certified Well Coach KSS 4875 Exercise Counseling & Behavioral Strategies 4
           

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  • Federal Communication Commission License
    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
      TCOM 37XEC FCC License Amateur Radio Technician 3
        FCC License General with Amateur Radio 4
        FCC License Extra with General and Amateur Radio Technician License 5
  • Federal Emergency Management Administration
    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
      CRJS 26XEC IS 100: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS) 1
      CRJS 37XEC IS 130: How to be an Exercise Evaluator 3
        IS 200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response 3
        IS 200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response 3
        IS 300: Mid-level Management / Command Staff for FEMA  3
      PHLT 5812 IS 400: Command and Staff in an ICS Organization 3
        IS 700: An introduction to NIMS 3
        IS 800: National Response Framework, An Introduction  3
  • Fire Fighter - Ohio Fire Academy; Division of State Fire Marshall

    Must complete Ohio Fire Academy; Division of State Fire Marshall to receive YSU credits

    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
      KSS 1500 Physical Activity Core Concepts 1
      KSS 1524 Physical Fitness and Exercise Program 1
      KSS 1528 Advanced Physical Fitness and Exercise Program 1
      KSS 2605 Sports First Aid and Injury Prevention 3
      FSCI 3720 Forensic Fire and Explosives Investigation 3
  • First Aid, CPR & AED
    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
      KSS 2605 Sports First Aid and Injury Prevention 3

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  • Graphic Design

    Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Through Portfolio for the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

    At our university, we recognize that students may have acquired valuable knowledge and skills through life experiences. These experiences can be equivalent to the courses we offer. Our PLA option allows students to have their life experiences evaluated as educational experiences and credited toward their degree.

    How It Works:

    • Past Employment: If you’ve worked as a professional designer, your employment history can contribute to your credits.
    • Designed Portfolio: Your professional design portfolio from your past employment as a designer shows your skills, creativity, and expertise. It demonstrates your ability to apply design principles effectively. You will submit a designed PDF of the work you have created as a full-time designer. The portfolio submitted should be between 5 and 15 separate projects. (5 professional pieces can equate to 3 credits, so if you have 15 professional pieces in your portfolio, they will equate to nine credits.)
    • Resume Review: Please submit your resume so faculty can review your professional experience. Your resume should have contact information for your past or current supervisor.
    • Employment Verification: To verify your past employment, we collaborate with employers to confirm your professional experience.
    • Credit Range:
    • Based on the evaluation of your prior learning, you can earn between 3 to 9 credits for your past employment, portfolio, resume review, and employment verification.

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  • H&R Block Tax Preparation Certificate
    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
    H&R Block Tax Preparation Certificate ACCT 15XEC Introduction to Income Tax Preparation 3
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  • IBM Pre-Apprenticeship Certifications
    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
    IBM Data Science CSIS 26XEC Data Science Pre-Apprentice Certificate 5
      CSIS 2699 CSIS Internship 1
    IBM Software Engineer CSIS 26XEC

    Software Engineer Technical Foundations

    Pre-Apprentice

    2
      CSIS 2699 CSIS Internship 1
    IBM IT Support Specialist Pre-Apprentice CSIS 2699 IT Support Specialist Pre-Apprentice 2
      CSIS 2699 CSIS Internship 1
    Apprenticeship/Journeyman Training* Maximum of thirty (30) semester hours may be granted to individuals who have completed four years of apprenticeship/journeyman training or life learning. Apprenticeships must have the approval of the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training in the U.S. Department of Labor. *Must provide Journeyman's Card to receive credit 30
  • Industrial Electrical Helper Certificate Program
    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
    NLMK Pennsylvania EET 3710 ELECTRICAL MACHINES 3
      EET 3710L ELECTRICAL MACHINES LAB 1
      CCET 1504 CAD TECHNOLOGY 2
  • International Institute of Original Medicine*

    Bachelor of Science in Original Medicine

    *Must complete the Bachelor's Degree to receive the following YSU credits

    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
      COUN 1587 Introduction to Health and Wellness in Contemporary Society 3
      FNUT 26XEC Food and Nutrition Electives 9
      FNUT 1543 Personal Nutrition 6
      FNUT 1551 Normal Nutrition 9
      FNUT 37XEC Food and Nutrition Electives 12
      HAHS 1500 Introduction to Bitonte College of Health and Human Services 3
      PLA 2600 Prior Learning Assessment Elective Hours 3

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  • Mahoning County Career and Technical Center (Adult Career Center)

    Culinary and Restaurant Management Certificate

    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
      FNUT 1553 Food Science and Management Principles 3
      FNUT 1553L Food Science and Management Principles Lab 1
  • McDonald's Corporation
    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
    MCD-0060 Serve Safe FNUT 1512 Food Safety & Sanitation 1
    MCD-0053 Shift Management FNUT 2612 Food Systems, Operations, Production and Service 3
      FNUT 2612L Food Systems, Operations, Productions and Service Lab 1
  • Medical Coder

    In order to obtain the following credit, a student needs to produce a diploma and transcript.  Student needs to have completed the equivalent of 3 semesters of coursework (4 quarters of coursework) full-time equivalent.

    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
    Medical Coder MATC 1501 Medical Terminology 3
      AHLT 26XEC ALLIED HEALTH CREDITS 3
      AHLT 37XEC ALLIED HEALTH CREDITS 3
      AHLT 3711 Health Care Information Systems 3
      AHLT 3717 Health Care Policy 3
  • Meridia Health System, School of Diagnostic Medical Imaging

    Radiologic Technology Program

    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
      AHLT 37XEC Allied Health Elective Credits 15
  • Minister of the Gospel, Ordained Minister or equivalent

    *Must have certification and education transcript

    *Must complete the Bachelor's Degree to receive the below YSU credits

    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
      REL 37XEC Religious Studies Elective Credits 6

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  • National Institute of Technology
    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
    Associate Degree in Medical Business & Clinical Specialist AHLT 37XEC Allied Health Credits 15
  • New Castle School of Trades
    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
    Associate Degree in Machine Technology MET 2606 or CCET 1503 and 1504 Drafting & Plan Reading 4
      MET 2630L Manufacturing Techniques Laboratory 1
      MET 4812 Numerical Control 3
      ISEN 37XEC Industrial and Systems Engineering 3
    Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Instructor AHLT 4813 Advanced Cardiac and Pediatric Life Support 3

    Cosmetology & Manicurist

    Student must complete 900+ clock hours to receive the 30 credits

    PLA 2600 Prior Learning Assessment 30
    Phlebotomy Technician MLT 15XEC Phlebotomy Technician 1
  • Nurse Aid Training & Registry (PA Dept. of Health) Paralegal
    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
      NURS 26XEC Nursing Credits 3
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  • Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board
    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
      SCWK 3740 and 3742 Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Certificate (CDCA Certificate) 6
  • Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction*

    Training Certification

    Must have completed on-board training and have a minimum of one year service with ODRC

    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
      CRJS 37XEC Criminal Justice Elective Credits 14
  • Ohio Department of Youth Services

    Pre-Services Training Certification

    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
    Pre-Services Training and Lifelong Learning CRJS 37XEC Criminal Justice Upper Division Elective Credit 8
  • Ohio Peace Officer (OPOTA)
    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
    Ohio Peace Officer (OPOTA) CRJS 3777 Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training 16
  • Ohio Practical Nursing License (LPN) *Nursing Major

    *Student must provide the LPN license for Ohio.

    Programs YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
      NURS 2610 Contemporary Nursing 3
      NURS 2645 Professional Nursing 1 8
  • Ohio State Highway Patrol

    *Students must supply training transcript for the Ohio State Highway Patrol

    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
    Criminal Justice CRJS 3777 Ohio Police Officer Basic Training 16
    Criminal Justice CRJS 2601 Policing 3
    Criminal Justice CRJS 2602 Criminal Courts 3
  • OSHA 10 Hour Training
    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
    OSHA 10 Hour Training PHLT 15XEC Public Health Elective Credit 1

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  • Paralegal
    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
    Paralegal CRJS 3720 Legal Research 3
      CRJS 37XEC General Criminal Justice Elective Credits 9
      CRJS 3718 Family Law 3
      CRJS 37XEC General Criminal Justice Elective Credits 6
  • Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

    Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
      AHLT 37XEC Allied Health Elective Credits 10
  • Professional Coding

    Medical-American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
      AHLT 37XEC Allied Health Elective Credits 3

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  • Real Estate

    *To be eligible for credits in the College of Business, a PLA evaluation would need completed upon evidence of license.

    *MUST HAVE ALL 4 CERTIFICATIONS TO RECEIVE THE CREDITS

    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
    1. Ohio Real Estate Principles and Practices HMGT 15XEC Hospitality Management Electives 3
    2. Ohio Real Estate Law      
    3. Ohio Real Estate Finance      
    4. Ohio Real Estate Appraisal      

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  • Youngstown Police Department

    *Must produce documents indicating current employment and training with YPD

    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
      CRJS 3777 OPOTA 16
      CRJS 2601 Policing 3
      CRJS 2602 Criminal Courts 3
  • YSU Sanctioned Study Abroad

     *Awarded to domestic students who study abroad for the duration of 15 weeks or more or for International students who complete 15 weeks or more of full-time study at YSU.  Advisor/chair of department must petition for the SPA waiver.

    Program YSU Course Course Title Semester Hours
      PLA 3700 General Education Course - Social & Personal Awareness 0

     

Apprenticeships must have the approval of the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training in the U.S. Department of Labor.  Below are examples:

  • Cyber Security Support Technician
  • Information Technology Support Specialist
  • IBM Data Scientist Apprentice