• Question the student about plans to transfer to 4 year institutions
• Refer to student’s Academic Advisement report to determine courses needed for program and graduation
• Inquire specifically about the student’s own learning experiences including those related to their degree path and remaining courses that might be satisfied by the following:
  • College courses from other institutions
  • Standardized exams (CLEP, AP, Credit by Exam)
  • Workplace training, professional certifications
  • Experiential learning through volunteer activities, civic duties, family life, and other learning experiences

Please Note:

Always make sure to review the student’s transcript for traditional college credit transfers before pursuing non-traditional prior learning methods. In addition, students may have prior expertise, knowledge, training, and/or certifications that may need to be reviewed by the program head.

If a student has any of the following:

• Expert knowledge in their career field,
• Corporate and employer training, or
• Professional Certificates

They may qualify for Credit for Prior Learning. Consult with Program Head for next steps.