Global Assessment Certificate Program
The Global Assessment Certificate Program (GAC) is the world’s most recognized university preparation program for students with English as a second language. It was developed by ACT in conjunction with universities and accrediting bodies around the world to prepare students for university study in English-speaking countries. Husson University is one of the GAC program’s Pathway Universities and is pleased to recognize the Global Assessment Certificate (GAC) Program as satisfying admission requirements for our university.
These requirements include:
Completion of the Global Assessment Certificate at Level III
- Minimum grade point average of 2.60
- Minimum Test of English as a Second Language(TOEFL) score of 75
OR Minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0
OR Minimum ACT Assessment English subscore of 21 - Completion of Husson University International Student application and submission of all necessary documents
All GAC applicants to Husson University will be reviewed for merit based scholarships at the levels of $1,000, $2,500 and $5,000. Husson University will provide up to 39 credits to be applied to undergraduate programs in the equivalencies as outlined in the chart below.
Complete information for international students and all requirements for admission may be found at http://www.husson.edu/international-students Questions may be sent to the Director of International Initiatives at lemonr@husson.edu or admit@husson.eduWe look forward to welcoming GAC graduates to our institution.
Husson University –Global Assessment Certificate Equivalency Chart
|
Husson University |
GAC module |
Credit points |
|
MI 111 Introduction to Microcomputing |
GAC 005 Computing I: Introduction to Computer for Academic Study |
3 |
|
CM 200 Interpersonal Communications |
GAC 006 Business Science and Social Science I: Communication Skills |
3 |
|
MS 132 Probability and Statistics |
GAC 010 Mathematics II: Probability, Statistics, and Finance |
3 |
|
MI 214 Microcomputer Spreadsheet Applications |
GAC 011 Computing II: Data Management |
3 |
|
BA 101 Introduction to Business |
GAC 012 Business II: Business Studies |
3 |
|
EH 123 Rhetoric and Composition I |
GAC 104 Academic English III: Listening and Speaking Skills |
3 |
|
EH 124 Rhetoric and Composition II |
GAC 015 Academic English III: Reading and Writing Skills |
3 |
|
MS 181 Calculus with Applications |
GAC 016 Mathematics II: Calculus and Advanced Applications |
3 |
|
MI 132 Introduction to Web Design |
GAC 017 Computing III: Digital Communication |
3 |
|
BA__ Business Related Elective |
GAC 022 Business III: International Business Studies |
3 |
|
SC__ Science Elective |
GAC 023 Science III: General Science |
3 |
|
SY 201 Principles of Sociology |
GAC 027 Social Science II: Identity and Interaction in Society |
3 |
|
SY__Sociology Elective – Meets Global Requirement |
GAC 028 Social Science III: Research Skills and Global Issues |
3 |
To receive credit transfer, students must submit to Husson University official transcripts from ACT Education Solutions that identify the name of the Approved Teaching Center (ATC) and contain: student’s name, official GAC number, number grade, percentage score, weighted percentage average, and cumulative GPA. Transcripts must be signed and dated by the Academic Director and Principal of the ATC.