Credit for Prior Learning

Credits and/or Technical and Professional Training (T/PT) from an institution without regional accreditation are referred to as Credit for Prior Learning (CPL). CPL credits are carefully reviewed and may be accepted in four categories. These are:

  1. Tested CPL - including CLEP, DANTES, ACT-Pep, and Credit by Examination. A transcripting fee will be charged.
  2. T/PT Reviewed by Academic Bodies - ACE (American Council on Education) and PONSI (Program on Noncollegiate Sponsored Instruction) credit recommendations are accepted as T/PT transfer credits. A transcripting fee will be charged.
  3. T/PT Needing Faculty Review - Technical and Professional training programs which have not been reviewed by ACE or PONSI require faculty review. Students complete the Technical and Professional Training Worksheet and provide all required documentation. A fee will be charged.
  4. Life Learning Paper - Students wishing to document a learning experience which they believe provides equivalent knowledge to that in a college course may write a life learning paper for faculty review.  Discussion with a faculty advisor needs to occur as the first step in this process.  A fee will be charged.

The number of CPL credits that can be accepted from the various categories is limited. The total number of CPL credits transferable toward a baccalaureate degree may not exceed 63 credit hours. Students are advised to discuss CPL credit options with a faculty advisor or program director prior to initiating the process.

For further information regarding tested CPL, please go to CLEP or Credit by Examination.