Rule 24-3-13.3 - Submission of the Official TranscriptA. Only official transcript(s) which show that the education requirement has been met are necessary. B. All references to college credit hours are for semester hours. Quarter hours submitted will be converted to semester hours using the standard formula (Number of Quarter Hours X .66 = Semester Hour Equivalent). C. All references to graduate degrees require at least 30 semester hours (or equivalent). D. Degrees/coursework must be completed at an approved educational institution. E. Official transcripts submitted to show proof of degree completion must illustrate that the degree has been awarded/conferred. F. If the applicant holds another DMH professional credential and has already submitted an official transcript to the DMH Division of PLACE which would illustrate that the education requirement has been met, he/she should note this information on the application form. As long as the Division of PLACE still has this information on file, a new transcript is not necessary. G. An applicant who is applying to upgrade from provisional certification (PCMHT, PCIDDT, PCAT, PCCSS) to full certification (CMHT, CIDDT, CAT, CCSS) does not need to submit a new copy of the official transcript with his/her upgrade application packet. However, an applicant who is applying directly for full certification (skipping provisional certification) must submit an official relevant transcript as part of the application process. H. A DMH Licensed Administrator (LA) Program Participant who has completed the LA Independent Study and Training requirement and is applying for LA licensure does not need to submit a new copy of the official transcript with his/her LA licensure application packet. However, an LA applicant who is applying directly for LA licensure (bypassing the Program Participant Phase) must submit an official relevant transcript as part of the application process. Section 41-4-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated