Credit for Prior Learning
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What We’ll Consider for College Credit
Previous Academic Work
Have you taken classes at another college or university? Those credits may transfer.
Non-Credit Training Programs
Make a conference here and a workshop there count toward your degree.
Certifications & Licenses
Your professional achievements are invaluable and can translate into college credit.
Life & Work Portfolio
Hobbies, travel, volunteer work: we can make your life experience into more than just memories.
How Does CPL Work?
Apply for Free
The first step is to apply — for free! — to EICC.
College Credit Transfer
We accept transfer credit from colleges and universities accredited by the Higher Learning Commission or its regional counterparts. When examining transcripts from other colleges, EICC may accept the credit given to a student who has done successful work at another college provided our evaluation determines that the work was from an institution accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Credit for equivalent courses will be accepted to satisfy specific course requirements for graduation. The transfer credit you receive may vary depending on the academic program you choose, and college registrars will decide on elective credit or course substitutions on an individual basis. Transfer credit will be recorded on your EICC transcript after you have requested a transcript evaluation. Transfer grades are not used in your EICC grade point average
Other Forms of Prior Learning
- Complete the CPL Application to have prior learning, such as on-the-job training or volunteering, considered for college credit.
- Advanced Placement Program (AP) was created by the College Board to allow students to earn college credit for completing college-level course work while they attend high school.
- CLEP is a testing system that provides a way for you to turn your knowledge into college credit.
- DANTES DSST was originally created for military personnel and is similar to CLEP. However, it is now open to the general public.
- Provide documentation of your certifications, licenses, and/or training experiences.
- Complete a Prior Learning Assessment Portfolio, a written document detailing what your life experiences taught you.
- Meet with Scott Schneider, Dean of Adult Education, to discuss your goals and portfolio.
- Faculty members will evaluate your application, documentation, and portfolio.
- Approved CPL will be applied toward your EICC transcript.
Test Your Way Forward
Another way to prove prior learning is to take proficiency tests, including AP and CLEP exams. Successful completion of these exams, which are offered in several subject areas, lets you skip certain classes. Ask Scott Schneider, the Dean of Adult Education, for more information and your options for testing.
FAQs
Yes. There is a $50.00 fee for the Proficiency Test option (Ex. CSC:110). In addition,
if you are awarded credit using any of the three options available to you, there is
a $9.00 per credit hour transcript recording fee.
CLEP fee – Please contact an EICC Testing Center.
AP fee – Testing done at High School
No, CLEP and AP fees are nonrefundable.
In your initial interview with the Dean of Adult Education, you can discuss which options are available and works best for you.
Yes. Your resume is a record of your experience and knowledge gained through employment and education. It should be detailed and up-to-date, and will provide insight into your work history and establish a timeline of when prior learning took place. Your resume should include date ranges for each position held in addition to your job titles, responsibilities, and ranges of time spent attending college or university. Your resume will also help guide you in compiling a Portfolio.
Proficiency tests are comprehensive exams over the course competencies/outcomes. Content
experts developed the competencies and the exams. Most of the tests have true/false,
multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions. Some disciplines have industry
certification examinations that may be a choice for you.
If you want to take a national test, such as CLEP, there is a link (clep.collegeboard.org) where you can register and find a testing center near you.
If you are planning to take an EICC examination, you will need to make an appointment
at the nearest EICC campus’ testing center. You will need to contact the discipline/program
coordinator before you make the appointment to ensure that the test will be available
to you.
Contact Us
Scott Schneider, Dean of Adult Education
Mardell Mommsen Flippen, Registrar
Robin Mitchell, Registrar
Jessica Darland, Registrar