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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 3
I. SECTION ONE ................................................................................................................................ 4
a. STUDENT ELIGIBILITY to REQUEST CREDIT ........................................................ 5
b. GUIDELINES for AWARDING CREDIT ..................................................................... 5
c. CROSSWALK for PRIOR LEARNING PATHWAYS .................................................. 6
d. APPLICATION for PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT ............................................. 6
e. APPLICABLE FEES ....................................................................................................... 6
II. SECTION TWO: PATHWAYS for PRIOR LEARNING .............................................................. 7
a. Military Training .............................................................................................................. 8
b. Professional Work Experience ......................................................................................... 8
c. External Exams ................................................................................................................ 9
i. College Level Examination Program (CLEP) .................................................... 9
ii. Advanced Placement (AP) .................................................................................. 9
iii. International Baccalaureate (IB) ....................................................................... 10
d. Internal Credit by Exam ................................................................................................. 10
e. Continuing Education Mirror Courses ........................................................................... 11
f. Licensure and Professional Certification ....................................................................... 12
i. Basic Peace Officer/Police Academy ............................................................... 12
ii. Firefighter/Fire Science Academy .................................................................... 12
iii. Federal Professional Training Center (FLETC) ............................................... 12
iv. U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) – Border Patrol .............................. 13
v. U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) – Field Operations ......................... 13
vi. EMT Paramedic to RN Associate of Applied Science ..................................... 13
vii. LVN to RN Associate of Applied Science ....................................................... 13
g. Career Education or Vocational Training (CEVT) ........................................................ 14
h. Summary Crosswalk for Prior Learning Assessment Pathways .................................... 15
III. SECTION THREE: APPENDICES .............................................................................................. 16
a. APPENDIX A – Application for Prior Learning Assessment ....................................... 17
b. APPENDIX B – Required Scores for CLEP Subject Examination Credit .................... 18
c. APPENDIX C – Required Scores for AP Credit ........................................................... 19
d. APPENDIX D – Required Scores for IB Credit ............................................................ 20
e. APPENDIX E – List of CE Courses to Credit Courses ................................................. 22
f. APPENDIX F – CEU to SCH Conversion Form ........................................................... 23
g. APPENDIX G – Transfer of Quarter to Semester Hours .............................................. 24
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INTRODUCTION
South Texas College (STC) strives to provide students with opportunities to receive credit for prior learning
while still maintaining the academic integrity of its academic programs. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is
the evaluation of an individual’s learning outside of the college classroom. PLA gives students an
opportunity to earn college credits for college-level knowledge they have acquired through experience
including military service, employment history, advanced high school courses, or vocational training.
Students may petition course credit for experiential learning, non-credit course completion, professional
development, licensure/certifications, and national exams. Course credit is awarded when content mastered
through an experience is comparable to the student learning outcomes of an STC course. Participants benefit
from recognized learning outside the traditional classroom, reduced program costs, and timely degree
completion.
To accommodate this need, STC has developed the Prior Learning Assessment Guidelines and Procedures
Manual. This Manual is designed to provide information about the diverse ways in which students obtain
academic credit for learned knowledge and skills outside a classroom setting. This academic college credit
can be awarded through the following seven (7) prior learning programs/pathways:
• Military Training
• Professional Work Experience
• External Exams – CLEP, AP, IB
• Internal Credit by Exam
• Continuing Education Mirror Courses
• Licensure or Professional Certification
• Career Education or Vocational Training
The Academic Affairs Division and the Student Affairs & Enrollment Management Division work
collaboratively to process assessment requests. The Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs
ensures PLA adheres to institutional policies and regional accreditation standards, maintains academic
integrity, and follows current business processes. The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs &
Enrollment Management provides support to PLA applicants through academic advising, application
assistance, and posting credit. STC Policies are consistent with Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) principles and with South Texas College Board Policy 3346
- Awarding Academic Credit for Experiential Learning and Non-Credit Coursework.
This PLA Guidelines and Procedures Manual provides students with insight regarding student eligibility
requirements to request credit, the credit for prior learning guidelines, the amount of fees required if
applicable, the criteria for each prior learning pathway, and the STC procedures for granting credit.
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Section I
• Student Eligibility to Request PLA
• Guidelines for Awarding Credit
• Crosswalk for Prior Learning Pathways
• Application for PLA
• Applicable Fees
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SECTION I: Section One of this Manual includes information regarding the eligibility
requirements students must meet in order to request credit for prior learning, and the guidelines
used when assessing credit. This Section refers students to the Crosswalk for Prior Learning
Pathways (on page 15) which is a table that summarizes student responsibilities to request credit
and the procedures STC follows to assess and grant credit. Also included in this Section is a list
of the prior learning pathways that require an application and any applicable fees.
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY to REQUEST CREDIT
To request PLA credit, students must meet the following requirements.
1. Student must be admitted in an Academic or Workforce Program past census date of the current
semester and be in good standing (GPA 2.0).
2. Student must have successfully completed a minimum of 6 hours of STC course work.
3. Student must provide official documentation of Prior Learning (transcripts, licensures, certificates,
work experience, etc.)
GUIDELINES for AWARDING CREDIT
Credit for prior learning can be awarded only after the assessment of prior learning experiences and only for
documented learning that demonstrates achievement of all identified learning outcomes for a specific course
or courses.
1. Students cannot request PLA for courses attempted or previously taken.
A. Attempted – Courses that appear on an STC or transferring institution transcript as withdrawn
(W) or incomplete (I).
B. Previously Taken – Courses that appear on STC or transferring institution transcript with a
grade.
2. Credit may only be awarded for courses applicable to the student’s declared degree plan.
3. Credit is posted after census date of the semester in which the assessment was taken.
4. Credit does not count toward the 25% residency requirement of the college, nor meet eligibility
requirements for financial aid or loan deferment.
5. Credit may not exceed 50% of a student’s Certificate, Associate, or Bachelor’s degree coursework.
6. Credit earned through PLA cannot be removed from a student’s transcript once it has been awarded.
7. Course credit is documented as “TCR” on an STC transcript and contributes toward graduation
requirements. Letter grades cannot be given for course credit earned through PLA.
8. Other institutions are not obligated to accept credit earned through PLA. It is the student’s
responsibility to check with the transfer institution before pursuing the PLA process.
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9. Upon completion, the PLA Application and copy of the results (exam, portfolio, and etc.) will be
forwarded to the Office of Admissions & Records for filing.
10. Students who are denied credit through PLA for a specific course may not petition for credit again for
that course by any options defined under PLA.
CROSSWALK for PRIOR LEARNING PATHWAYS
The Crosswalk for PLA Pathways (on page 15) is a table that provides a summary of how to earn STC
college course credit for each eligible Pathway. Please refer to the Crosswalk for details regarding
required documents and procedures.
APPLICATION for PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT To receive credit for the following prior learning pathways, students must complete an application
(Appendix A).
• Pathway 1 – Military Training (application not required)
• Pathway 2 – Professional Work Experience
• Pathway 3 – External Exams (application not required)
• Pathway 4 – Internal Credit by Exam
• Pathway 5 – Continuing Education Mirror Courses
• Pathway 6 – Licensure and Professional Certification
• Pathway 7 – Career Education or Vocational Training
APPLICABLE FEES The chart below indicates applicable fees for processing credit for prior learning. Fees are non-refundable
and must be paid to the Cashiers Office prior to submitting an Application for evaluation.
Pathway Prior Learning Fee
1 Military Training No Fee
2 Professional Work Experience $60 per portfolio
3 External Exams – CLEP, AP, IB No Fee
4 Internal Credit by Exam $25 or based on department expense
plus Tuition based on residency
5 Continuing Education Mirror Courses No Fee
6 Licensure or Professional Certification No Fee
7 Career Education or Vocational Training $25 or based on department expense
plus Tuition based on residency
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Section II
• Pathways for Prior Learning
1. Military Training
2. Professional Work Experience
3. External Exams – CLEP, AP, IB
4. Internal Credit by Exam
5. Continuing Education Mirror Courses
6. Licensure or Professional Certification
7. Career Education or Vocational Training
• Summary Crosswalk for Prior Learning Assessment Pathways
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SECTION II: Section Two of this Manual contains a description of each prior learning
pathway, steps students should take to request credit, and the STC procedures for assessing and granting
credit.
PATHWAYS for PRIOR LEARNING
1. Military Training
STC is committed to ensuring our active duty, former, and retired military personnel receive
credit for college-level knowledge gained through their service to our country. Service
members (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard) should provide a Joint Services
Transcript or (Air Force) Community College of the Air Force Transcript for evaluation.
The STC Office of Veterans Affairs is available to provide assistance to all veterans.
Office locations are: Pecan Campus, Bldg. K, Room 2.602; Mid-Valley Campus, Bldg. F,
Room 117; and Starr County Campus, Bldg. G, Room 1.410. For additional information
online, visit the STC Veterans Affairs website: https://www.southtexascollege.edu/veterans/.
NOTE: There is no application or fee for this prior learning assessment.
Student Responsibilities
Order/Request official military transcripts to be sent directly to the STC Office of
Admissions & Records
STC Procedures
Office of Admissions & Records
o Review and assess transcript
o Verify that training has been reviewed by ACE and is listed in the National
Guide to College Credit for Workforce Training on the ACE website
o Grant applicable credit for knowledge, skills, and training
2. Professional Work Experience
Credit for Professional Work Experience indicates that a student has received credit by
successfully documenting professional work experience closely related to defined course
work, or degree requirements. Qualified experience may include occupational, supervisory or
managerial skills obtained in industry, business, military, professional, or service occupations.
The experience shall be from employment or workshop learning, recent and relevant, and of
satisfactory performance.
College credit granted through Professional Work Experience shall not be based on hours of
experience but on relevant college level learning attained. To be considered for credit toward
degree requirements, experience must have been at increasingly rigorous levels of learning
equivalent to the level of difficulty associated with college course work. Learning must meet
standards as set by the course syllabi for which credit would be granted. The life/work
experiences must have taken place within 5 years prior to the request date.
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Student Responsibilities
Meet with Program/Department Chair for initial interview
Identify courses that best match knowledge and expertise
After advising from the Chair, follow instructions provided by an approved portfolio
builder website to complete a digital portfolio (approved list under development)
o Submit the completed portfolio(s) to the approved vendor for assessment
Submit evaluated portfolio to Program/Department Chair
STC Procedures
Program/Department Chair
o Conduct initial assessment of knowledge and skills during interview
o If applicable, refer student to list of approved portfolio builder websites (approved
list under development)
o Review submitted portfolio and assessment
o Submit completed portfolio with PLA approval form to Office of Admissions and
Records
Office of Admissions and Records
o Grant applicable college credit hours aligned to student’s declared degree plan
credits and post to student transcript
3. External Exam Credit
PLA credits may be granted for several national examinations including: College Level
Examination Program (CLEP), Advanced Placement (AP), and International Baccalaureate
(IB). Any student interested in demonstrating their knowledge by passing an exam needs to be
advised first if the exam(s) are applicable to the student’s degree plan.
NOTE: There is no application or payment to STC for this prior learning assessment;
however, most external exams have a fee that is paid to the testing administrator upon
registration. Credit for CLEP, AP, IB, internal exams or combination thereof may not exceed
75% of degree requirements.
• College Level Examination Program (CLEP) A CLEP exam allows students to demonstrate mastery of college-level knowledge in a
particular subject. For additional information, refer to http://clep.collegeboard.org/exam. Appendix B of this Manual lists the required scores for CLEP Subject Examination Credit.
• Advanced Placement (AP)
While attending high school, students are able to pursue college-level studies with the
opportunity to earn college credit by taking AP exams. For additional information, refer
to http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/about.html. Appendix C of this
Manual lists the required scores for credit through AP exams.
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• International Baccalaureate (IB)
IB exams are administered for students at specific high schools that follow the IB curriculum.
Appendix D of this Manual lists the required scores to earn credit through IB exams.
Student Responsibilities
Register for exam, pay applicable fee, and request scores to be sent directly to STC
If test was taken previously, contact test administrator and request scores to be sent
directly to STC
STC Procedures
Office of Admissions & Records
o Review and assess official exam scores
o Grant applicable credit based on required scores
o Issue a “CR” on student’s transcript for exams with passing scores
4. Internal Credit by Exam
Credit by Exam assessments are developed by the Workforce Program(s) and administered by
Program Chairs. The Program Chair along with department faculty determine which courses
can be challenged and the competencies that will be assessed based on the learning outcomes
for the course. All assessments are similar to exams administered in a traditional course, and
the same assessment is used at all STC campuses. Depending upon the nature of the course,
the examination may consist of practical demonstration(s) of competence.
NOTE: Internal Credit by Exam can only be attempted once per course. Credit for CLEP, AP,
IB, departmental examinations or combination thereof may not exceed 75% of degree
requirements. There is a $25 application fee, or fee based on department expense, plus
tuition based on residency. Fees must be paid prior to taking the exam.
Student Responsibilities
Consult with Program Chair of the area for which you are seeking credit
If it is determined that an Internal Credit by Exam is applicable, request and complete
the Credit by Exam form
Submit completed form to Program Chair for signature
Pay required tuition fee at the Cashiers Office
Staple receipt of payment to form and submit to Program Chair
Schedule test with Program Chair
STC Procedures
Program Chair
o Advise student regarding assessment requirements and provide an application
if applicable
o Sign completed application
o Schedule exam and provide student with date, time, and location details
o Evaluate exam and determine score; if student earned a passing grade, sign the
form and forward with exam to the Dean for signature
Division Dean
o Review completed forms and sign
o For passing scores, submit application and paid receipt to the Office of
Admissions & Records
Office of Admissions & Records
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o Issue a “CR” on student’s transcript for exams with passing scores o For auditing purposes, maintain a file including the Credit by Exam Form,
receipt of payment, assessment tool, and exam score 5. Continuing Education Mirror Courses
A Mirror Course is the articulation of a Continuing Education Unit (CEU) or non-credit course
into Semester Credit Hour (SCH) applicable toward a Certificate or an Associate of Applied
Science Degree. The STC Continuing Education Program has designed the Career Pathways
Project which implements an agreement between Continuing Education and Academic
Divisions for awarding SCH for qualifying CEUs. Students have the opportunity to earn
college SCH for certain qualifying Continuing Education courses once they are fully admitted
into the College.
NOTE: There is no application or fee for this prior learning assessment. Students seeking CEU
to SCH conversion must request and submit CEU to SCH conversion form within one (1) year of
completion of the Continuing Education course.
Prior to start of Continuing Education course identified for CEU-to-SCH conversion: The Academic Program Chair reviews and approves credentials of the Continuing Education
instructor. The credentials must meet the requirements for the credit course.
The Academic Program Chair reviews and approves the syllabus prepared for the
Continuing Education course. The syllabus must meet all credit requirements including, but
not limited to, curriculum, textbook, and student learning outcomes.
The Academic Program Chair reviews and approves the students based upon the
prerequisites stipulated for that course which may include reading, writing, and math
prerequisites.
Student Responsibilities
Contact the Department of Continuing Education (956-872-3585) to determine if a course is
eligible for Continuing Education Unit (CEU) to Semester Credit Hour (SCH) conversion
If course(s) are eligible for conversion, complete the top portion of the CEU to SCH
Conversion Form (Appendix F)
Submit form to the Department of Continuing Education
STC Procedures
Continuing Education Dean
o Review form; if all requirements are met, approve by signing conversion form
o Forward form and related documents to the Academic Program Chair
Program Chair
o Verify student passed CE course with grade required for conversion and met all
admission requirements for the credit program selected
o Approve conversion of CEU to SCH by signing and forwarding required form to the
Academic Division Dean
Academic Division Dean
o Review and approve by signing conversion form
o Forward form to Associate Dean of Curriculum and Student Learning
Associate Dean of Curriculum and Student Learning
o Review and approve by signing conversion form
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o Forward form to Vice President for Academic Affairs
Vice President for Academic Affairs
o Review and approve by signing conversion form
o Forward form and related documents to the Director of Student Records and
Registrar
Office of Admissions and Records
o Issue a “CR” on student’s transcript for SCH
o Send form and documentation to Dean of Continuing, Professional, and Workforce
Education
Dean of Continuing, Professional, and Workforce Education
o For auditing purposes, maintain a file including form and documentation
➢ Documentation by course includes the following:
− Course Information form (course name and number, instructor’s name, etc.)
− Credentials of the Continuing Education instructor
− Syllabus prepared for the Continuing Education course
− Student Information form (name, final numerical grade, etc.)
− Test scores such as TABE, if applicable
6. Licensure and Professional Certification
STC provides Educational Pathways for individuals who earn professional certification
locally, regionally, and nationally. The College has developed a process to assess the non-
credit courses taken as part of certain training programs and then provides students with
escrow credits toward Associate and Bachelor’s Degrees.
Credit is based on competencies demonstrated through successful completion of the
certification or state licensure assessment. Accepted Licensures/Professional Certifications
include the training, certification, or licensures listed below.
• Basic Peace Officer/Police Academy
Upon review of Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) training transcript,
and successful completion of the STC courses listed below, individuals who have earned
a TCOLE Basic Peace Officer Certification will receive 23 escrowed college credit
hours toward an Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement.
CJSA 1348 – Ethics in Criminal Justice
CJLE 1249 – Intermediate Arrest, Search and Seizure
• Firefighter/Fire Science Academy
Upon review of Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCOFP) training transcript, and
successful completion of the STC courses listed below, individuals who have completed and
maintained a TCOFP Firefighter Certification will receive 26 escrowed college credit hours
toward an Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science.
FIRT 1427 – Building Construction in the Fire Service
FIRT 1353 – Legal Aspects of Fire Protection
• Federal Professional Training Centers (FLETC)
STC developed a College Credit Initiative Agreement with the Federal Law Enforcement
Training Center (FLETC) to provide college credits to graduates of FLETC training
programs. Graduates of the Criminal Investigator Training Program, Land
Management Police Training Program, or Uniformed Police Training Program will
receive escrowed college credit hours (6 hours for Criminal Investigator Training
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Program, 9 hours for Land Management Police Training Program, 6 hours for Uniformed
Police Training Program) toward an Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement
upon completion of the STC courses listed below.
CJSA 1348 – Ethics in Criminal Justice
CJLE 1249 – Intermediate Arrest, Search and Seizure
• U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) – Border Patrol
Upon completion of the STC courses listed below, individuals with a U.S. Border Patrol
Integrated Academy Certification will receive 17 escrowed college credit hours toward
an Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement.
CJSA 1348 – Ethics in Criminal Justice
CJLE 1249 – Intermediate Arrest, Search and Seizure
• U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) – Field Operations
Upon completion of the STC courses listed below, individuals who have completed the
U.S. Field Operations Training Course will receive 12 escrowed college credit hours
toward an Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement.
CJSA 1348 – Ethics in Criminal Justice
CJLE 1249 – Intermediate Arrest, Search and Seizure
• EMT Paramedic to RN Associate of Applied Science
Upon completion of the STC courses listed below, individuals with a Paramedic License
will receive 10 escrowed college credit hours toward the Registered Nurse – Associate of
Applied Science.
RNSG 1417 – Concepts of Professional Nursing Practice I
RNSG 1140 – Professional Nursing Skills
RNSG 1162 – Transition Clinical
• LVN to RN Associate of Applied Science
Upon completion of the STC courses listed below, individuals with an LVN License will
receive 10 escrowed college credit hours toward the Registered Nurse – Associate of
Applied Science.
RNSG 1417 – Concepts of Professional Nursing Practice I
RNSG 1140 – Professional Nursing Skills
RNSG 1162 – Transition Clinical
Student Responsibilities
Order/Request official transcripts to be sent directly to the STC Office of
Admissions & Records
Provide documentation of certification or licensure
STC Procedures
Office of Admissions & Records
o Review and assess transcript
o Verify that training was successfully completed and certification or license
earned
o Grant applicable escrowed college credit hours aligned to student’s declared
degree plan
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7. Career Education or Vocational Training
Career Education or Vocational Training (CEVT) is any course of study or practical training
offered by a trade school, technical institute, vocational, or for-profit college that is designed
to lead directly to career opportunities in a particular field. College credit can be awarded
for PLA from a non-regionally accredited College or University through Internal Credit by
Exam. See above, Pathway 4, “Internal Credit by Exam.”
NOTE: There is a $25 application fee, or fee based on department expense, plus tuition
based on residency. Fees must be paid prior to taking the exam.
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Summary Crosswalk for Prior Learning Assessment Pathways
# PLA Pathway Application/Fee Student Responsibilities STC Procedures
1 Military Training No
Send military transcripts to Office of Admissions & Records
• Community College of the Air Force, OR
• Joint Services Transcript (SMART)
Office of Admissions & Records: Review and assess transcript and grant applicable credit.
2 Professional Work
Experience Yes/$60 per
portfolio
Meet with Program Chair. If applicable, submit completed application requesting credit. Build and submit evaluated portfolio. NOTE: The life/work experiences must have taken place within 5 years prior to the request date.
Program/Department Chair: Met with student to conduct initial assessment. Refer student to portfolio builder website if applicable. Review completed portfolio and assessment. Submit portfolio and completed PLA Approval Form to Admissions & Records. Office of Admissions & Records: Grant applicable credit.
3 External Exam Credit
CLEP, AP, IB No
Send scores to Office of Admissions & Records. NOTE: Credit for CLEP, AP, IB, internal exams or combination thereof may not exceed 75% of degree requirements.
Office of Admissions & Records: Review and assess exam scores. Grant applicable credit.
4 Internal Credit by
Exam Administered by STC
Yes/$25 + Tuition
Consult with Program Chair. Submit completed application requesting credit. Pay required fees. Take exam. NOTE: Internal Credit by Exam can only be attempted once per course. Credit for CLEP, AP, IB, departmental examinations or combination thereof may not exceed 75% of degree requirements.
Program Chair: Advise student regarding assessment requirements. Sign application and schedule test. Administer and score exam. Forward completed form and passing exam to Dean. Dean: Review completed form and exam. For passing scores, submit application and paid receipt to Admissions & Records. Office of Admissions & Records: Grant credit for passing scores.
5 Continuing Education
Mirror Courses Yes/No Fee
Contact Department of Continuing Education to determine if course is eligible for conversion to academic credit. Submit completed CEU to SCH Conversion Form to Department of Continuing Education. NOTE: Students seeking CEU to SCH conversion must request and submit CEU to SCH conversion form within one (1) year of completion of the Continuing Education course.
Continuing Education Dean: Review conversion form; if requirements are met, approve by signature and forward to Academic Program Chair. Program Chair: Verify passing grades; approve by signature and forward to Academic Division Dean. Academic Div. Dean: Review and approve by signature; forward to Associate Dean of Curriculum & Student Learning. Assoc. Dean of CSL: Review and approve by signature; forward to VP for Academic Affairs. VP for Academic Affairs: Review and approve by signature; forward to form with all necessary signatures to the Director of Student Records and Registrar. Office of Admissions & Records: Grant credit for approved conversion and forward all documentation to Continuing Education Dean for record-keeping.
6 Licensure and Professional Certification
Yes/$25 Consult with Program Chair for review of official transcripts, licensure, and/or certification documentation for eligibility.
▪ Office of Admissions & Records: Review and assess transcript. Verify successful completion of training and licensure/certification documentation. Grant applicable credit.
7 Career Education or Vocational Training
Yes/$25 + Tuition
Follow responsibilities for Pathway #4 Follow procedures for Pathway #4
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Section III
• Appendices
▪ Application for Prior Learning Assessment
▪ Required Scores for CLEP Subject Examination Credit
▪ Required Scores for AP Credit
▪ Required Scores for IB Credit
▪ List of CE Courses to Credit Courses
▪ CEU to SCH Conversion Form
▪ Transfer of Quarter to Semester Hours
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APPENDIX A – Application for Prior Learning Assessment
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APPENDIX B – Required Scores for CLEP Subject Examination Credit
Subject Min. Score STC Course Credit Hours
Info Systems and Computer Applications 50 COSC 1301 3
Financial Accounting 50 ACCT 2401, ACCT 2402 8
Biology 50 BIOL 1408, BIOL 1409 8
Introductory Business Law 50 BUSI 2301 3
Chemistry 50 CHEM 1411, CHEM 1412 8
Principles of Microeconomics 50 ECON 2302 3
Principles of Macroeconomics 50 ECON 2301 3
College Composition 50 ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302 6
Spanish Language 65 SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412 8
Analyzing & Interpreting Literature 50 ENGL 2341 3
American Literature 50 ENGL 2326 3
English Literature 50 ENGL 2321 3
History of the US I 50 HIST 1301 3
History of the US II 50 HIST 1302 3
Western Civilization I 50 HIST 2311 3
Western Civilization II 50 HIST 2312 3
College Algebra 50 MATH 1414 4
Calculus 50 MATH 2413, MATH 2414 8
Introductory Psychology 50 PSYC 2301 3
Introductory Sociology 50 SOCI 1301 3
College Mathematics 50 MATH 1332 3
Principles of Management 53 TMGT 3305 3
Principles of Marketing 53 TMGT 3000 (upper-level elective) 3
Introductory Business Law 54 TMGT 3336 3
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APPENDIX C – Required Scores for AP Credit
Subject Min. Score
STC Course Credit Hours
Biology 3 (BIOL 1406, BIOL 1407) or (BIOL 1408, BIOL 1409) 8
Environ. Science 3 BIOL 2406 4
Chemistry 3 CHEM 1411, CHEM 1412 8
Computer Science (A) 3 COSC 1436 4
Macroeconomics 3 ECON 2301 3
Microeconomics 3 ECON 2302 3
English Language and Composition 3 ENGL 1301 3
English Literature and Composition 3 ENGL 1301 3
United States History 3 HIST 1301, HIST 1302 6
European History 3 HIST 2311, HIST 2312 6
Calculus AB 3 MATH 2413 4
Calculus BC 3 MATH 2413, MATH 2414 8
Physics B 3 PHYS 1401, PHYS 1402 8
Physics C: Mechanics 3 PHYS 2425 4
Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism 3 PHYS 2426 4
US Government and Politics 3 GOVT 2305, GOVT 2306 6
Spanish Language 3 SPAN 1411 4
Spanish Literature 3 SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412 8
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APPENDIX D – Required Scores for IB Credit (Note: Eligibility requirements apply)
IB Examination Score STC Course Credit Hours
Biology
Biology (SL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 BIOL 1408 4
Biology (HL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 BIOL 1408 & BIOL 1409 8
Business and Management
Business and Management 4, 5, 6, or 7 BUSI 1301 3
Chemistry
Chemistry (SL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 CHEM 1411 4
Chemistry (HL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 CHEM 1411 & CHEM 1412 8
Computer Science
Computer Science (SL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 COSC 1301 3
Economics
Economics (SL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 ECON 2301 3
Economics (HL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 ECON 2301 & ECON 2302 6
English
English (SL) Language A1 or A2 4, 5, 6, or 7 ENGL 1301 & ENGL 1302 6
English (HL) Language A1 or A2 4, 5, 6, or 7 ENGL 1301 & ENGL 1302 6
Geography
Geography (SL or HL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 GEOG 1301 3
History of the Americas
History of the Americas (SL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 HIST 1301 3
History of the Americas (HL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 HIST 1301 & HIST 1302 6
Mathematics
Mathematical Studies (SL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 MATH 1332 or MATH 1414 3 or 4
Further Mathematics (SL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 MATH 1332 3
Mathematics (SL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 MATH 1414 4
Mathematics (HL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 MATH 2412 & MATH 2413 8
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IB Examination Score STC Course Credit Hours
Modern Languages
Spanish Language A1 or A2 (SL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 SPAN 1411 & SPAN 1412 8
Spanish Language A1 or A2 (HL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412, SPAN 2311 & SPAN 2312 14
Spanish Language B (SL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412 8
Spanish Language B (HL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412, SPAN 2311 & SPAN 2312 14
Spanish Language Ab 4, 5, 6, or 7 SPAN 1411 4
Music
Music (SL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 MUSI 1306 3
Music (HL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 MUSI 1306, MUSI 1211 & MUSI 1116 6
Philosophy
Philosophy (SL or HL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 PHIL 1301 3
Physics
Physics (SL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 PHYS 1401 4
Physics (HL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 PHYS 1401 & PHYS 1402 8
Psychology
Psychology (SL or HL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 PSYC 2301 3
Social and Cultural Anthropology
Social and Cultural Anthropology (SL or HL)
4, 5, 6, or 7 ANTH 2351 3
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts (SL or HL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 DRAM 1310 3
Film (SL or HL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 DRAM 2366 3
Visual Arts
Visual Arts (SL or HL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 ARTS 1301 3
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APPENDIX E – List of CE Courses to Credit Courses
CE WECM Course No. Credit WECM Course No. Course Name
ACNT 1003 ACNT 1303 Intro to Accounting I
HRPO 1011 HRPO 1311 Human Relations
HITT 1005 HITT 1305 Medical Terminology I
MDCA 1021 MDCA 1321 Administrative Procedures
ACNT 1011 ACNT 1311 Intro to Computerized
Accounting
HITT 1001 HITT 1301 Health Data Content and
Structure
HITT 1011 HITT 1211 Health Information Systems
BMGT 1001 BMGT 1301 Supervision
WLDG 1028 WLDG 1428 Intro to Shielded Metal Arc
Welding
WLDG 1013 WLDG 1313 Intro to Blueprint Reading for
Welders
EMSP 1001 EMSP 1501 Emergency Medical
Technician
PHRA 1009 PHRA 1309 Pharmaceutical Mathematics I
PHRA 1001 PHRA 1301 Intro to Pharmacy
NURA 1001 NURA 1401 Nurse Aide for Health Care
NURA 1060 NURA 1160 Clinical I
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APPENDIX F – CEU to SCH Conversion Form
Student’s Name: _______________________ Student’s ID Number: _________________
Course Name and Number: _______________________________________________________
(must be a mirror WECM course to a credit course and use the WECM non-credit course number)
SCH Course Number: ___________________
Instructor’s Name: ______________________________________________________________
Form must be submitted within one year of the completion of the Continuing Education course.
Approvals prior to start of Continuing Education course
Requirement Approval by Signature
Date
Instructor credentials Academic Program Chair
Course syllabus Academic Program Chair
Student’s prerequisites Academic Program Chair
Approvals at the end of Continuing Education course
Requirement Approval by Signature
Date
Student’s passing grade Instructor
Student’s admission requirements
Academic Program Chair
Conversion of CEU to SCH Academic Program Chair
Continuing Education Dean
Academic Division Dean
Associate Dean of Curriculum and Student Learning
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Execution of conversion of CEU to SCH and filing of form
Director of Admissions and Registrar
Filing of form and documentation
Continuing Education Dean
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APPENDIX G - Transfer of Quarter to Semester Hours
Quarter Semester Quarter Semester
1 .67 26 17.33
2 1.33 27 18
3 2. 28 18.67
4 2.67 29 19.33
5 3.33 30 20
6 4 31 20.67
7 4.67 32 21.33
8 5.33 33 22
9 6 34 22.67
10 6.67 35 23.33
11 7.33 36 24
12 8 37 24.67
13 8.67 38 25.33
14 9.33 39 26
15 10 40 26.67
16 10.67 41 27.33
17 11.33 42 28
18 12 43 28.67
19 12.67 44 29.33
20 13.37 45 30
21 14 46 30.67
22 14.67 47 31.33
23 15.33 48 32
24 16 49 32.67
25 16.67 50 33.34
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