Credit for Prior Learning

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As a student at College of Western Idaho (CWI), you may have acquired certain skills and knowledge through independent intellectual pursuits, training and education, or life experiences. Demonstration of this knowledge may be converted into college credit to fulfill degree and certificate requirements through Prior Learning Assessments (PLA). 

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In addition to reviewing the information below, students interested in utilizing PLA are encouraged to discuss their options with an advisor

  • View course descriptions and degree and certificate requirements in the Academic Catalog
  • View information about credit for prior learning including standardized exams, vertical credit, challenge exams, and portfolios in the PLA Student Handbook.
  • View the College's PLA Policy for information on how PLA is awarded at CWI. 

PLA Student Handbook

  • Accounting

    ACCT 201 - Introduction to Financial Accounting

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. The exam is available between the first and fifteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester for a cost of $36.30. Students must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Joe Welker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ACCT 202 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. The exam is available between the first and fifteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester for a cost of $36.30. Students must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Joe Welker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ACCT 250 - Income Tax Fundamentals

    This course offers two-step process for PLA. Complete an IRS Exam with a score of 70% or higher and then present a portfolio of work. The review of the portfolio will take place during finals week of the fall semester and will cost $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Joe Welker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ACCT 251 - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Joe Welker for more information.

    ACCT 290 - Foundations of the Accounting Profession

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Joe Welker for more information.

  • Administrative Specialist

    ADMS 112 - Office Procedures

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. The exam is available at the testing center anytime during the fall or spring semester. Students must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit. A standard $20 testing fee will be paid to Testing Services. After working with an advisor, please contact Stephanie Barham for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ADMS 133 - Business English

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. The exam is available at the testing center anytime during the fall or spring semester. Students must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit. A standard $20 testing fee will be paid to Testing Services. After working with an advisor, please contact Stephanie Barham for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ADMS 145 - Advanced Office Information Systems

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Stephanie Barham for more information.

    ADMS 230 - Business Editing

    This course utilizes a project-based assessment for PLA. This PLA option is available anytime during the fall or spring semester. Students must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact  Stephanie Barham for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ADMS 231 - Business Writing

    This course utilizes a project-based assessment for PLA. This PLA option is available anytime during the fall or spring semester. Students must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact  Stephanie Barham for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ADMS 245 - The Virtual Office

    This course utilizes a project-based assessment for PLA. This PLA option is available anytime during the fall or spring semester. Students must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact  Stephanie Barham for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ADMS 290 - Administrative Specialist Capstone

    This is a capstone course, there is no PLA option.

    ADMS 293 - Administrative Specialist Internship

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work for PLA. This PLA option is available anytime during the fall or spring semester and the cost is $72.60.  Portfolio review should include a letter of reference that would address the same elements covered in the site supervisor evaluation. Detailed feedback will be provided upon review of the portfolio. This will include a determination of credit equivalency. After working with an advisor, please contact  Stephanie Barham for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology

    AMET 121 - DC Circuits and Application

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA.  A score of 75% or higher is required to earn credit.  The exam costs $36.30 and must be scheduled with the instructor. After working with an advisor, please contact Robert Novak for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    AMET 131 - AC Circuits and Application

    This course offers a  challenge exam and lab component for PLA.  A score of 75% or higher is required to earn credit. The exam costs $TBD and must be scheduled with the instructor the first week of the semester, only. After working with an advisor, please contact Robert Novak for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    AMET 136 - Industrial Tools and Fabrication

    This course offers a two part challenge exam, hand tools theory exam with a score of 75% or higher to earn credit, and a lab together the cost is $217.80. After working with an advisor, please contact Robert Novak for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    AMET 141 - Analog Circuits and Application

    This course offers challenge exams for PLA.  A score of 75% or higher is required on the theory to earn credit. Cost is $36.30. The second challenge exam is a hands on and is pass/fail score with the cost of $145.20 plus parts and must be scheduled with the instructor. After working with an advisor, please contact Vince Palagi for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    AMET 151 - Digital Circuits and Application

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA.  A score of 75% or higher is required to earn credit. The exam costs TBD and will be available only the first week of the semester that the class is offered. After working with an advisor, please contact Robert Novak for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    AMET 196 - FUndamentals of Microcontrollers

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. This assessment will be pass or fail. The exam costs $72.60 and must be scheduled with the instructor during the first week of the semester that the class is offered. After working with an advisor, please contact Mikel Douglas for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    AMET 201 - Programmable Logic Controllers

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. This assessment will be pass or fail. The exam costs $118.90 and must be scheduled with the instructor during the first week of the semester that the class is offered. After working with an advisor, please contact Mikel Douglas for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    AMET 221 - Industrial automated controls and instrumentation

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. Students must first pass the assessment for the theory portion of the course. They are then eligible for a hands-on laboratory practical for the lab portion of the course. 85% or higher on theory assessment; pass/fail on lab practical. If both are passed successfully, the student will receive PLA credit. The exam costs $118.90 and must be scheduled with the instructor.  After working with an advisor, please contact Mikel Douglas for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    AMET 231 - Industrial Robotics

    Industry Certification is used to demonstrate prior learning for this course. After working with an advisor, please contact Vince Palagi for more information.

    AMET 236 - Fluid Power Systems

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA.  A score of 80% or higher on the written exam is required to earn credit. The exam costs $72.60 and must be scheduled with the instructor. This course also offers a hands-on, laboratory practical with a pass/fail. Both must be successfully passed to receive PLA credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Vince Palagi for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    AMET 241 - Industrial Communications

    This course offers a  challenge exam for PLA.  A score of 75% or higher is required to earn credit. The exam costs $TBD and must be scheduled with the instructor the first week of the semester, only.  After working with an advisor, please contact Mikel Douglas for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    AMET 250 - Industry Certifications

    Candidate must supply proof of passing the CET exam and be current member of ETA. Also must pass the CSS exam, and have an OSHA card and minimum 10 hours of training.

    Other accepted prior experience:
    1. Qualified military/transfer credit
    2. Articulation Agreement when applicable

    Proof must be made available the first week of the semester that the class is offered.After working with a advisor, please contact Mikel Douglas for more information. 

    AMET 290 - Applied Mechatronics

    This course offers an assessment and performance lab. With the score of 85% or higher on knowledge assessment. Student must complete and demonstrate knowledge of performance exercise and follow all safety prodigals. Completion based on pass/no pass. After working with an advisor, please contact Mikel Douglas for more information.

  • Agriculture

    AGRI 109 and 109L - Principles of Animal Science

    To earn PLA for Principles of Animal Science students must pass both the lecture and lab components of the course. The lecture portion of the course will be assessed by a written exam which can be taken through Testing Services for a fee of $20.  After passing the written exam with a score of 80% or higher students then sign up for the lab challenge exam which is available during finals week of the fall or spring semester.  The fee for the lab will be $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Andrea Schumaker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    AGRI 120 - Global Food Perspectives

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Andrea Schumaker for more information.

    AGRI 271 and 271L - Animal Anatomy and Physiology

    To earn PLA for Principles of Animal Anatomy and Physiology students must pass both the lecture and lab components of the course. The lecture portion of the course will be assessed by a written exam which can be taken through Testing Services for a fee of $20. After passing the written exam with a score of 80% or higher students can then sign up for the lab challenge exam which is available during finals week of the fall or spring semester. The fee for the lab will be $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Andrea Schumaker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    AGRI 278 - Farm and Agribusiness Management

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services for $20. If the required score of 80% or higher is earned on the exam, students will be invited to create a portfolio.  The portfolio review portion will cost $54.45. After working with an advisor, please contact Andrea Schumaker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    AGRI 289 - Agricultural Markets

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning. The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services for $20. If the required score of 80% or higher is earned on the exam, students will be invited to create a portfolio. The portfolio review portion will cost $54.45. After working with an advisor, please contact Andrea Schumaker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Anthropology

    ANTH 102 - Cultural Anthropology 

    This course accepts the DSST General Anthropology Exam with a minimum score of 400 to earn credit. Students who have passed this exam should talk with an advisor to apply for credit.

    ANTH 103 - Introduction to Archaeology 

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. The exam is available between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a cost of $20 in the Testing Services. You must earn a score of 75% or higher to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information.

    ANTH 104 - Biological Anthropology 

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. You can take the exam between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a cost of $20 through Testing Services. You must earn a score of 75% or higher to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information.

    ANTH 220 - IndigeNous Peoples of North America

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. You can take the exam between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester. $20 will be paid through Testing Services and $72.60 will cover the cost of faculty grading.  You must earn a score of 75% or higher to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee. 

    ANTH 240 - Basque Heritage and Contemporary People

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. You can take the exam between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester. $20 will be paid through Testing Services and $72.60 will cover the cost of faculty grading.  You must earn a score of 75% or higher to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee. 

    ANTH 250 - Indigenous Mythology and Rituals 

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. You can take the exam between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester.  $20 will be paid through Testing Services and $72.60 will cover the cost of faculty grading. You must earn a score of 75% or higher to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ANTH 260 - Mexican Heritage and Contemporary Peoples

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. You can take the exam between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester. $20 will be paid through Testing Services and $72.60 will cover the cost of faculty grading. You must earn a score of 75% or higher to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Apprenticeship

    APPR 200 - Electrical Apprenticeship: Classroom Training

    Verified successful completion of a registered Electrical Apprenticeship program. If program was taken at CWI, student will have successfully passed the following courses: WDELAP-5101, WDELAP-5102, WDELAP-5103, and WDELAP-5104. If apprenticeship was completed at CWI, there is no charge for PLA. If it was completed through another school, there is a review fee of $100.00.

    APPR 205 - Electrical Apprenticeship: On-the-Job Training

    Valid, current journeyman's license. If apprenticeship was completed at CWI, there is no charge for PLA. If it was completed through another school, there is a review fee of $100.

    APPR 210 - HVAC Apprenticeship: Classroom Training

    Verified successful completion of a registered HVAC Apprenticeship program. If program was taken at CWI, student will have successfully passed the following courses: WDHVAP-5201, WDHVAP-5202, WDHVAP-5203, and WDHVAP-5204. If apprenticeship was completed at CWI, there is no charge for PLA. If it was completed through another school, there is a review fee of $100.

    APPR 215 - HVAC Apprenticeship: On-the-Job Training

    Valid, current journeyman's license. If apprenticeship was completed at CWI, there is no charge for PLA. If it was completed through another school, there is a review fee of $100.

    APPR 220 - Plumbing Apprenticeship: Classroom Training

    Verified successful completion of a registered Plumbing Apprenticeship program. If program was taken at CWI, student will have successfully passed the following courses: WDPLAP-5301, WDPLAP-5302, WDPLAP-5303, and WDPLAP-5304. If apprenticeship was completed at CWI, there is no charge for PLA. If it was completed through another school, there is a review fee of $100.

    APPR 225 - Plumbing Apprenticeship: On-the-Job Training

    Valid, current journeyman's license. If apprenticeship was completed at CWI, there is no charge for PLA. If it was completed through another school, there is a review fee of $100.

  • Arts

    ARTS 101 - Prehistoric to Medieval Art 

    Students can take the Advanced Placement Art History Exam with a score of 3 to earn credit. Students who have passed this exam should talk with their advisor to request credit.

    Students can also earn PLA through a two-step challenge exam process. The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services for $20. If the required score of 70% or higher is earned on the exam, students will be invited to provide a writing sample.  The review of the writing sample will cost $18.15. After working with an advisor, please contact Brenda Fisher for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ARTS 102 - Renaissance to Modern Art in the West

    This course accepts the Advanced Placement Art History Exam with a minimum score of 3 to earn credit. Students who have passed this exam should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    Students can also earn PLA through a two-step challenge exam process. The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services for $20. If the required score of 70% or higher is earned on the exam, students will be invited to provide a writing sample. The review of the writing sample will cost $18.15. After working with an advisor, please contact Brenda Fisher for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ARTS 104 - African, Oceanic, Pre-Columbian Art

    Students can earn PLA through a two-step challenge exam process. The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services which can taken between the fourth and sixth week of the fall or spring semester for a cost of $20. If the required score of 70% or higher is earned on the exam, students will be invited to provide a writing sample. The review of the writing sample will cost $18.15. After working with an advisor, please contact Brenda Fisher for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ARTS 105 - Introduction to 2-D Art Foundations

    This course accepts the Advanced Placement Studio Art 2-D Design Exam with a minimum score of 3 to earn credit.  Students who have passed this exam should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    Students can also earn PLA through a two-step challenge exam process. The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services which can taken between the fourth and sixth week of the fall or spring semester for a cost of $20. If the required score of 70% or higher is earned on the exam, students will be invited to provide a portfolio. The review of the portfolio will cost $36.30. After working with an advisor, please contact Brenda Fisher for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ARTS 106 - Introduction to 3-D Art Foundations

    This course accepts the Advanced Placement Studio Art 3-D Design Exam with a minimum score of 3 to earn credit. Students who have passed this exam should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    Students can also earn PLA through a two-step challenge exam process. The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services which can taken between the fourth and sixth week of the fall or spring semester for a cost of $20. If the required score of 70% or higher is earned on the exam, students will be invited to provide a portfolio.  The review of the portfolio will cost $36.30. After working with an advisor, please contact Brenda Fisher for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ARTS 109 - Drawing I

    This course accepts the Advanced Placement Studio Art Drawing Exam with a minimum score of 3 to earn credit. Students who have passed this exam should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    Students can also earn PLA through a two-step challenge exam process. The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services which can taken between the fourth and sixth week of the fall or spring semester for a cost of $20. If the required score of 70% or higher is earned on the exam, students will be invited to provide a portfolio.  The review of the portfolio will cost $36.30. After working with an advisor, please contact Brenda Fisher for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ARTS 150 - Digital Photography I

    Students can earn PLA through a two-step challenge exam process.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services which can taken between the fourth and sixth week of the fall or spring semester for a cost of $20. If the required score of 70% or higher is earned on the exam, students will be invited to provide a portfolio. The review of the portfolio will cost $36.30. After working with an advisor, please contact Brenda Fisher for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ARTS 212 - Drawing II

    Students can earn PLA through a two-step challenge exam process.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services which can be taken between the fourth and sixth week of the fall or spring semester for a cost of $20. If the required score of 70% or higher is earned on the exam, students will be invited to provide a portfolio.  The review of the portfolio will cost $36.30. After working with an advisor, please contact Brenda Fisher for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ARTS 215 - Painting I

    Students can earn PLA through a two-step challenge exam process.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services which can be taken between the fourth and sixth week of the fall or spring semester for a cost of $20. If the required score of 70% or higher is earned on the exam, students will be invited to provide a portfolio.  The review of the portfolio will cost $36.30. After working with an advisor, please contact Brenda Fisher for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ARTS 231 - Sculpture

    Students can earn PLA through a two-step challenge exam process.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services which can be taken between the fourth and sixth week of the fall or spring semester for a cost of $20. If the required score of 70% or higher is earned on the exam, students will be invited to provide a portfolio.  The review of the portfolio will cost $36.30. After working with an advisor, please contact Brenda Fisher for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ARTS 250 - Digital Photography II

    Students can earn PLA through a two-step challenge exam process.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services which can be taken between the fourth and sixth week of the fall or spring semester for a cost of $20. If the required score of 70% or higher is earned on the exam, students will be invited to provide a portfolio.  The review of the portfolio will cost $36.30. After working with an advisor, please contact Brenda Fisher for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ARTS 275 - Painting II

    Students can earn PLA through a two-step challenge exam process.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services which can be taken between the fourth and sixth week of the fall or spring semester for a cost of $20. If the required score of 70% or higher is earned on the exam, students will be invited to provide a portfolio.  The review of the portfolio will cost $36.30. After working with an advisor, please contact Brenda Fisher for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    arts 293 - Studio Arts Internship

    This course offers a portfolio review for PLA.  Portfolio review (should include a letter of reference that would address the same elements covered in the site supervisor evaluation) Cost of review us 72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Brenda Fisher for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Automotive Technology

    AUTO 112 - Automotive Foundations and safety

    The ASE G1 exam, as well as current industry work, can be used to demonstrate prior learning in this course.  For more information about Automotive Service Excellence and the costs and availability of the tests they provide go to www.ase.com.  After working with an advisor, please contact George Tucker for more information.

    AUTO 115 - Automotive Maintenance  

    The ASE G1 exam, as well as current industry work, can be used to demonstrate prior learning in this course.  For more information about Automotive Service Excellence and the costs and availability of the tests they provide go to www.ase.com.  After working with an advisor, please contact George Tucker for more information.

    AUTO 121 - Automotive Electrical Systems 1

    The ASE A6 exam, as well as current industry work, can be used to demonstrate prior learning in this course.  For more information about Automotive Service Excellence and the costs and availability of the tests they provide go to www.ase.com.  After working with an advisor, please contact George Tucker for more information.

    AUTO 125 - Automotive Electrical Systems 2

    The ASE A6 exam, as well as current industry work, can be used to demonstrate prior learning in this course.  For more information about Automotive Service Excellence and the costs and availability of the tests they provide go to www.ase.com.  After working with an advisor, please contact George Tucker for more information.

    AUTO 131 - Brakes

    The ASE A5 exam, as well as current industry work, can be used to demonstrate prior learning in this course.  For more information about Automotive Service Excellence and the costs and availability of the tests they provide go to www.ase.com.  After working with an advisor, please contact George Tucker for more information.

    AUTO 135 - Suspension and Steering

    The ASE A4 exam, as well as current industry work, can be used to demonstrate prior learning in this course.  For more information about Automotive Service Excellence and the costs and availability of the tests they provide go to www.ase.com.  After working with an advisor, please contact George Tucker for more information.

    AUTO 141 - Engine Repair

    The ASE A1 exam, as well as current industry work, can be used to demonstrate prior learning in this course.  For more information about Automotive Service Excellence and the costs and availability of the tests they provide go to www.ase.com.  After working with an advisor, please contact George Tucker for more information.

    AUTO 145 - Manual Drivetrain and Axles

    The ASE A3 exam, as well as current industry work, can be used to demonstrate prior learning in this course.  For more information about Automotive Service Excellence and the costs and availability of the tests they provide go to www.ase.com.  After working with an advisor, please contact George Tucker for more information.

    AUTO 250 - Engine Management Systems I

    The ASE A8 exam, as well as current industry work, can be used to demonstrate prior learning in this course.  For more information about Automotive Service Excellence and the costs and availability of the tests they provide go to www.ase.com.  After working with an advisor, please contact George Tucker for more information.

    AUTO 255 - Engine Management Systems II

    The ASE A8 exam, as well as current industry work, can be used to demonstrate prior learning in this course.  For more information about Automotive Service Excellence and the costs and availability of the tests they provide go to www.ase.com.  After working with an advisor, please contact George Tucker for more information.

    AUTO 260 - Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

    The ASE A2 exam, as well as current industry work, can be used to demonstrate prior learning in this course.  For more information about Automotive Service Excellence and the costs and availability of the tests they provide go to www.ase.com.  After working with an advisor, please contact George Tucker for more information.

    AUTO 265 - Heating and Air Conditioning

    The ASE A7 exam, as well as current industry work, can be used to demonstrate prior learning in this course.  For more information about Automotive Service Excellence and the costs and availability of the tests they provide go to www.ase.com.  After working with an advisor, please contact George Tucker for more information.

    AUTO 267 - Light-Duty Diesel Technology

    The ASE G1 and A1 - A8 exams, as well as current industry work, can be used to demonstrate prior learning in this course.  For more information about Automotive Service Excellence and the costs and availability of the tests they provide go to www.ase.com.  After working with an advisor, please contact George Tucker for more information.

    AUTO 269 - Hybrid and Advanced Electronic Diagnosis

    The ASE G1 and A1 - A8 exams, as well as current industry work, can be used to demonstrate prior learning in this course.  For more information about Automotive Service Excellence and the costs and availability of the tests they provide go to www.ase.com.  After working with an advisor, please contact George Tucker for more information.

  • Biology

    BIOL 100 - Concepts of Biology

    This course offers four options for PLA. Students should only complete one method of PLA.

    • Students can take the Advanced Placement Biology Exam with a score of 3 to earn credit. 
    • Also accepted is the Biology CLEP exam with a score of 50 or higher. 
    • International Baccalaureate SL or HL Level Biology IB Exam score of 4 to earn credit.

    This course also offers a challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. You take the exam through Testing Services between the first(1) and fifteenth(15) week of the fall or spring semester during open business hours. The cost of the exam is $20. Students must earn a score of 70 % or higher to receive credit. In order to earn Scientific Ways of Knowing, GEM 4, credit, students must also have credit for the related lab course. After working with an advisor, please contact Daniel Beckman  for more information. 

    BIOL 100L - Concepts of Biology Lab

    This course offers two options to demonstrate prior learning. The first PLA option is a challenge exam. You take the exam through Testing Services between the first(1) and fifteenth(15) week of the fall or spring semester during open business hours. The cost of the exam is $20. You must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit. The second PLA option is the International Baccalaureate SL or HL Level Biology IB Exam score of 4 to earn credit. In order to earn Scientific Ways of Knowing, GEM 4, credit, students must also have credit for the related lecture course. After working with an advisor, please contact Daniel Beckman for more information.

    BIOL 104 - Professions in Biology 

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Daniel Beckman for more information. 

    BIOL 111 - Biology I

    This course offers three options for PLA. Students should only complete one method of PLA.

    This course also offers a challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. You take the exam through Testing Services between the first(1) and fifteenth(15) week of the fall or spring semester during open business hours. The cost of the exam is $20. You must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit. In order to earn Scientific Ways of Knowing, GEM 4, credit, students must also have credit for the related lab course. After working with an advisor, please contact Daniel Beckman for more information. 

    BIOL 111L - Biology I Lab

    This course offers two options for PLA. Students should only complete one method of PLA. 

    This course also offers a challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. You take the exam through Testing Services between the first(1) and fifteenth(15) week of the fall or spring semester during open business hours. The cost of the exam is $20. You must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit. In order to earn Scientific Ways of Knowing, GEM 4, credit, students must also have credit for the related lab course. After working with an advisor, please contact Daniel Beckman for more information. 

    BIOL 112 - Biology II 

    This course offers two options for PLA. Students should only complete one method of PLA:

    This course also offers a challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. You take the exam through Testing Services between the first(1) and fifteenth(15) week of the fall or spring semester during open business hours. The cost of the exam is $20. You must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Daniel Beckman for more information. 

    BIOL 112L - Biology II Lab 

    This course offers International Baccalaureate SL or HL Level Biology IB Exam score of 6 to earn credit for PLA. After working with an advisor, please contact Daniel Beckman for more information.

    BIOL 113 - Biology III: Principles of Structure and Function

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. You take the exam through Testing Services between the first(1) and twelfth(12) week of the fall or spring semester during open business hours. The cost of the exam is $20 and $36.30 will cover the cost of faculty grading. You must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit.  After working with an advisor, please contact Daniel Beckman for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    BIOL 113L - Biology III Lab: Principles of structure and function 

    This course does not offer PLA.  Most students should expect to need to take the lab if they have credit for the related lecture course. 

    BIOL 127 - Human Structure and Function

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. You take the exam through Testing Services between the first(1) and twelfth(12) week of the fall or spring semester during open business hours. The cost of the exam is $20. You must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit.  In order to earn Scientific Ways of Knowing, GEM 4, credit, students must also have credit for the related lab course. After working with an advisor, please contact Daniel Beckman for more information. 

    BIOL 127L - Human Structure and Function Lab

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. Students must first pass the PLA for BIOL 127 or have previously passed BIOL 127 with a C or better to participate in the lab PLA. $20 will be paid to Testing Services.  A score of 70% or higher is required to earn credit. The exam is available between the third(3)- fifteenth(15) week of the fall or spring semester.  After working with an advisor, please contact Daniel Beckman for more information. 

    BIOL 226 - HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I PLUS

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Daniel Beckman for more information.

    BIOL 227 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. The exam is available between the first(1)and twelfth(12) week of the fall or spring semester.  A fee of $20 will be paid to Testing Services. You must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit.  After working with an advisor, please contact Daniel Beckman for more information. 

    BIOL 227L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. Students must first pass the PLA for BIOL 227 or have previously passed BIOL 227 with a C or better to participate in the lab PLA.  A score of 70% or higher is required to earn credit. The exam is available between the third(3)- fifteenth(15) week of the fall or spring semester. After working with an advisor, please contact Daniel Beckman for more information. 

    BIOL 227P - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

    This course does not offer PLA.  Most students should expect to need to take the lab if they have credit for the related lecture course. 

    BIOL 228 - Human anatomy and Physiology II

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. You take the exam through Testing Services between the first(1) and twelfth(12) week of the fall or spring semester during open business hours. The cost of the exam is $20. You must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Daniel Beckman for more information. 

    BIOL 228L - Human anatomy and Physiology II Lab

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. Students must first pass the PLA for BIOL 228 or have previously passed BIOL 228 with a C or better to participate in the lab PLA.  A score of 70% or higher is required to earn credit.  The exam is available between the third(3)- fifteenth(15) week of the fall or spring semester.  After working with an advisor, please contact Daniel Beckman for more information.

    BIOL 280 - Pathophysiology

    This course offers a portfolio review for PLA.  Students can submit the portfolio between the first(1) and fifth(5) week of the fall or spring semester for a cost of $127.05. Students must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit.  After working with an advisor, please contact Daniel Beckman for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Bookkeeping and Accounting

    BOOK 151 - Fundamental Accounting Concepts

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA.  You can take the exam between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a cost of $36.30.  You must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit.  After working with an advisor, please contact Richard Sotto for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    BOOK 252 - Applied Accounting I

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA.  Take the exam between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester. A score of 70% or higher is needed to receive credit.  After working with an advisor, please contact Richard Sotto for more information. 

    BOOK 255 - Computerized Accounting

    This course uses the Quickbooks Exam for PLA.  A score of 70% or higher is required for credit.  After working with an advisor, please contact Richard Sotto for more information.

    BOOK 258 - Payroll and Human Resources Issues

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA.  You can take the exam between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a cost of $36.30.  You must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit.  After working with an advisor, please contact Richard Sotto for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    BOOK 260 - Professional Bookkeeping

    This course uses AIPB Certification Exams for PLA. These exams are scheduled through Certiport and you must pass all six certification exams with 75% or higher. After working with an advisor, please contact Richard Sotto for more information.

    BOOK 290 - Bookkeeping and Accounting Capstone

    This is a capstone course, there is no PLA option.

  • Business

    BUSA 101 - Introduction to Business

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. The exam is available between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a cost of $36.30.  You must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit.  After working with an advisor, please contact  Lindsey Wallgren for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    BUSA 120 - Business Software Applications

    This course offers an option of the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Word, Excel, and Access exams.  A score of 70% or higher is required on each exam to earn credit. These exams are offered through Testing Services for $20 each.  After working with an advisor, please contact Lindsey Wallgren for more information.

    BUSA 201 - Business Communication and Professionalism

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  This PLA option is available the Monday following finals week during the fall or spring semester and the cost is $54.45.  After working with an advisor, please contact Ryan Hanson for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    BUSA 207 - introduction to business analytics

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. The exam is available between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a cost of $36.30.  Students must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit.  After work with an advisor, please contact Ryan Hanson for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    BUSA 208 - Business analytics

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. The exam is available between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a cost of $36.30.  Students must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit.  After working with an advisor, please contact Richard Sotto for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    BUSA 220 - Entrepreneurial Strategy

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  This PLA option is available the Monday following finals week during the fall or spring semester and the cost is $54.45.  After working with an advisor, please contact Richard Sotto for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    BUSA 250 - Principles of Marketing

    This course offers a CLEP exam: Principles of Marketing with a score of 50 or higher. Another option is a challenge exam for PLA. Take the exam between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a cost of $36.30.  You must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit.  After working with an advisor, please contact Lindsey Wallgren for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    BUSA 255 - Leadership Development Skills

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. Take the exam between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a cost of $36.30.  You must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit.  After working with an advisor, please contact Lindsey Wallgren for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    BUSA 256 - Introduction to International Business

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. Take the exam between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a cost of $36.30.  You must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit.  After working with an advisor, please contact Lindsey Wallgren for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    BUSA 265 - Business Law

    This course offers a CLEP exam: Introductory Business Law with a score of 50 or higher. Another option is a challenge exam for PLA.  Take the exam between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a cost of $36.30.  Students must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit.  After working with an advisor, please contact Joe Welker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    BUSA 270 - Big Data and Business Analytics

    This course offers two steps for PLA. Take the challenge exam between the sixteenth and seventeenth weeks of the fall or spring semester for a cost of $36.30 paid to the CWI Marketplace. Students must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit.  Then submit a portfolio, the cost of the review is $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Richard Sotto for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Chemistry

    CHEM 100 - Concepts of Chemistry

    To earn PLA through a CWI Challenge Exam, students must pass both the lecture and lab components of the course. The lecture portion of the course will be assessed by a written exam which can be taken between the first and twelfth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of  $36.30. After passing the written exam with a score of 70% or higher, students can then sign up for the lab challenge exam available the last week of the fall or spring semester. After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CHEM 100L - Concepts of Chemistry Lab

    After passing the lecture written exam, student can then sign up for the lab challenge exam available during the last week of fall or spring semester. The cost is $72.60 for faculty review plus $2.50 for supplies. After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CHEM 101 - Introduction to Chemistry 

    This course accepts the Advanced Placement Chemistry Exam with a 3 or higher to earn PLA credit. Also accepted is the Chemistry CLEP exam with a score of 50 or higher. Students who have passed either of these exams should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    To earn PLA through a CWI Challenge Exam, students must pass both the lecture and lab components of the course. The lecture portion of the course will be assessed by a written exam which can be taken through Testing Services for a standard fee of $20. Students must score equal to or greater than median score reported for national normalized American Chemical Society (ACS) exam (using matching exam form). Student then signs up for the lab challenge exam.  After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. 

    CHEM 101L - INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY LAB

    After passing the lecture portion of the exam, students can then sign up for the lab challenge exam. The fee for the faculty review is $108.90 plus $2.50 for lab supplies. After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CHEM 102 - Essentials of Organic & Biochemistry

    To earn PLA through a CWI Challenge Exam, students must pass both the lecture and lab components of the course.  The lecture portion of the course will be assessed by a written exam which can be taken through Testing Services between the first and twelfth week of the fall or spring semester for a standard fee of $20. Students must score equal to or greater than median score reported for national normalized American chemical Society (ACS) exam (using matching exam form). After passing the written exam student then signs up for the lab challenge exam. After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. .

    CHEM 102L - Essentials of Oranic & Biochem

    After passing the lecture portion of the exam, student then signs up for the lab challenge exam. The fee for the faculty review is $108.90 plus $3.00 for lab supplies. After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I

    This course accepts the Advanced Placement Chemistry Exam with a score of 3 or higher to earn credit.  Also accepted is the Chemistry CLEP exam with a score of 65 or higher.  Students who have passed either of these exams should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    To earn PLA through a CWI Challenge Exam, students must pass both the lecture and lab components of the course.  The lecture portion of the course will be assessed by a written exam which can be taken through Testing Services between the first and twelfth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $20.  Students must score equal to or greater than median score reported for national normalized American Chemical Society (ACS) exam (using matching exam form). After passing the written exam, student then signs up for the lab challenge exam.  After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information.

    CHEM 111 L - General Chemistry I Lab

    After passing the lecture portion of the exam, student then signs up for the lab challenge exam. Which is available between the first and twelfth week of the fall or spring semester.  The fee for the lab exam will be $108.90 plus $2.50 for supplies.  After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CHEM 112 - General Chemistry II

    To earn PLA through a CWI Challenge Exam, students must pass both the lecture and lab components of the course. The lecture portion of the course will be assessed by a written exam which can be taken through Testing Services between the first and twelfth week of the fall or spring semester for a standard fee of $20. Student must score equal to or greater than median score reported for national normalized American chemical Society (ACS) exam (using matching exam form). After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. 

    CHEM 112L - General Chemistry II Lab

    After passing the lecture portion of the exam, student then signs up for the lab challenge exam. Which is available during the last week of the fall or spring semester. The fee for the lab exam will be $108.90 plus $3.00 for supplies.  After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CHEM 190 - Math Skills for Chemistry

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Paul Stahmann for more information.

    CHEM 253 - Quantitative Analysis

    To earn PLA through a CWI Challenge Exam, students must pass both the lecture and lab components of the course. The lecture portion of the course will be assessed by a written exam which can be taken through Testing Services between the first and twelfth week of the fall or spring semester for a standard fee of $20. Student must score equal to or greater than median score reported for national normalized American chemical Society (ACS) exam (using matching exam form). After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. 

    CHEM 253L- Quantitative Analysis Lab

    After passing the lecture portion of the exam, student then signs up for the lab challenge exam. Which is available during the last week of the fall or spring semester. The fee for the lab exam will be $108.90 plus $3.00 for supplies.  After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CHEM 298 - Organic Chemistry I

    To earn PLA through a CWI Challenge Exam, students must pass both the lecture and lab components of the course. The lecture portion of the course will be assessed by a written exam which can be taken through Testing Services between the first and twelfth week of the fall or spring semester for a standard fee of $20. Student must score equal to or greater than median score reported for national normalized American chemical Society (ACS) exam (using matching exam form). After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information.

    CHEM 298L - Organic Chemistry I Lab

    After passing the lecture portion of the exam, student then signs up for the lab challenge exam available during the last week of the fall or spring semester. The fee for faculty review is $108.90 plus $5.00 for lab materials. After working withan advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CHEM 299 - Organic Chemistry II

    To earn PLA through a CWI Challenge Exam, students must pass both the lecture and lab components of the course.  The lecture portion of the course will be assessed by a written exam which can be taken through Testing Services between the first and twelfth week of the fall or spring semester for a standard fee of $20. Students must score equal to or greater than median score reported for national normalized American Chemical Society (ACS) exam (using matching exam form). After passing the written exam, student then signs up for the lab challenge exam. After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. 

    CHEM 299L - Organic Chemistry II lab

    After passing the lecture portion of the exam, student then signs up for the lab challenge exam available during the last week of the fall or spring semester. The fee for faculty review is $108.90 plus $5.00 for lab materials. After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • CISCO Networking and Security Technologies

    CNST 124 - IT Essentials

    This course offers a skills-based challenge exam for PLA. The exam is available two weeks before the fall semester begins for a cost of $72.60. Students must earn a score of 90% or higher to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CNST 127 - Introduction to Networks

    This course offers a skills-based challenge exam for PLA. The exam is available two weeks before the fall semester begins for a cost of $72.60. Students must earn a score of 90% or higher to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CNST 129 - Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials

    This course offers a skills-based challenge exam for PLA. The exam is available two weeks before the fall semester begins for a cost of $72.60. Students must earn a score of 90% or higher to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CNST 135 - Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation

    This course offers a skills-based challenge exam for PLA. The exam is available two weeks before the fall semester begins for a cost of $72.60. Students must earn a score of 90% or higher to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CNST 230 - Linux Essentials

    This course requires students to have all of the following: current CCNA certification, Linux LPI-101 Linux Essentials certification, and a skills-based final exam for PLA. The exam is available during the fall or spring semester for a cost of $72.60. Students must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CNST 238 - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Cyber Ops

    This course requires students to have a current Cisco CCNA and Cyber Ops certifications. Please sese the Department Chair David Kerr for more information.

    CNST 240 - Virtualization Technologies

    This course offers a written and skills-based challenge exam for PLA. The exam is available during the fall or spring semester for a cost of $72.60. Students must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CNST 242 - Cisco DevNet Associate

    This PLA requires a current CCNA and Cisco DevNet Associate certifications. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information.

    CNST 244 - Linux Advanced

    This course offers a written and skills-based challenge exam PLA. The exam is available during the fall or spring semester for a cost of $72.60. Students must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit and have a current CCNA certification, Linux LPI-101 Essentials Professional Development Certificate. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CNST 248 - Python Programming for Cisco

    This PLA requires a current CCNA and Python Institute PCEP certifications. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information.

  • College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)

    College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP) scores may qualify for college credit at CWI. 

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  • Collision Repair Technology

    CRT 115 - Safety and Welding for Collision Repair

    Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and I-CAR Pro exams, as well as current industry work, can be used to demonstrate prior learning in this course.  For more information about ASE and the costs and availability of the tests they provide go to ase.com.  For more information about I-CAR Pro and the costs and availability of the tests they provide go to www.i-car.com. After working with a advisor, please contact George Tucker for more information.

    CRT 125 - Basic Collision Repair

    Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and I-CAR Pro exams, as well as current industry work, can be used to demonstrate prior learning in this course.  For more information about ASE and the costs and availability of the tests they provide go to ase.com.  For more information about I-CAR Pro and the costs and availability of the tests they provide go to www.i-car.com. After working with an advisor, please contact George Tucker for more information.

    crt 135 - Estimating for Collision Repair

    Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and I-CAR Pro exams, as well as current industry work, can be used to demonstrate prior learning in this course. For more information about ASE and the costs and availability of the tests they provide, visit ase.com.  For more information about I-CAR Pro and the costs and availability of the tests they provide, visit www.i-car.com. After working with an advisor, please contact George Tucker for more information.

    crt 145 - Intermediate Collision Repair

    Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and I-CAR Pro exams, as well as current industry work, can be used to demonstrate prior learning in this course.  For more information about ASE and the costs and availability of the tests they provide go to ase.com. For more information about I-CAR Pro and the costs and availability of the tests they provide go to www.i-car.com. After working with an advisor, please contact George Tucker for more information.

    CRT 215 - Refinishing for Collision Repair

    Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and I-CAR Pro exams, as well as current industry work, can be used to demonstrate prior learning in this course.  For more information about ASE and the costs and availability of the tests they provide go to ase.com.  For more information about I-CAR Pro and the costs and availability of the tests they provide go to www.i-car.com. After working with an advisor, please contact George Tucker for more information.

    CRT 235 - Advanced Collision Repair and Refinishing

    Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and I-CAR Pro exams, as well as current industry work, can be used to demonstrate prior learning in this course.  For more information about ASE and the costs and availability of the tests they provide go to ase.com.  For more information about I-CAR Pro and the costs and availability of the tests they provide go to www.i-car.com. After working with an advisor, please contact George Tucker for more information.

    CRT 260 - Auto Body Cooperative

    Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and I-CAR Pro exams, as well as current industry work, can be used to demonstrate prior learning in this course.  For more information about ASE and the costs and availability of the tests they provide go to ase.com. For more information about I-CAR Pro and the costs and availability of the tests they provide go to www.i-car.com. After working with an advisor, please contact George Tucker for more information.

  • Communication

    COMM 100 - Communication Matters

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $20.  Students who earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam will then be invited to give a speech and outline presentation on the Monday following finals week.  There is a fee of $18.15 for the speech assessment.  After working with an advisor, please contact Jim Gatfield for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    COMM 101 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $20. Students who earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam will then be invited to give a speech and outline presentation on the Monday following finals week.  There is a fee of $18.15 for the speech assessment.  After working with an advisor, please contact Jim Gatfield for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    COMM 112 - Argumentation and Debate

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $20.  Students who earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam will then be invited to present an Affirmative and Negative case. The cost of the review of the debate cases is $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Jim Gatfield for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    COMM 114 - Intercollegiate Speech & Debate

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Jim Gatfield for more information.

    COMM 150 - Digital Photography I

    This course offers a two-step process for PLA. The first step is to complete a challenge exam available between the fourth and sixth week of the fall or spring semester. $20 will be paid to Testing Services. Students who earn the required score of 70% or higher will be invited to present a portfolio. There is a fee of $36.30 for the review of the portfolio. After working with an advisor, please contact Jim Gatfield for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    COMM 160 - Communication and Culture

    This course offers a two-step process for PLA.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $20.  Students who earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam will then be invited to write a research paper which is due the Monday following finals week.  There is a fee of $36.30 for the assessment of the research paper.  After working with an advisor, please contact Jim Gatfield for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    COMM 221 - Interpersonal Communication

    This course offers a two-step process for PLA.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $20.  Students who earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam will then be invited to write a research paper which is due the Monday following finals week.  There is a fee of $36.30 for the written assessment.  After working with an advisor, please contact Jim Gatfield for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    COMM 231 - Public Speaking

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $20.  Students who earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam will then be invited to present five oral presentations on the Monday following finals week.  There is a fee of $72.60 for the speech assessment.  After working with an advisor, please contact Jim Gatfield for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    COMM 259 - communicating through Web Design

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $20.  Students who earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam will then be invited to demonstrate competency by portfolio on the Monday following finals week. There is a fee of $72.60 for portfolio review. After working with an advisor, please contact Jim Gatfield for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    COMM 261 - Multimedia Storytelling

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $20.  Students who earn the required score of 70% or higheron the exam will then be invited to demonstrate competency in written, audio, and video production on the Monday following finals week.  There is a fee of $72.60 for the speech assessment.  After working with an advisor, please contact Jim Gatfield for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    COMM 268 - Introduction to Video Production

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $20.  Students who earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam will then be invited to demonstrate competency through a portfolio which is due on the Monday following finals week.  There is a fee of $72.60 for the speech assessment.  After working with an advisor, please contact Jim Gatfield for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    COMM 269 - Introduction to Audio Production

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $20.  Students who earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam will then be invited to demonstrate competency through a portfolio which is due on the Monday following finals week.  There is a fee of $72.60 for the speech assessment.  After working with an advisor, please contact Jim Gatfield for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    COMM 271 - Introduction to Mass Media

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $20.  Students who earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam will then be invited to write a research paper which is due the Monday following finals week.  There is a fee of $36.30 for the written assessment.  After working with an advisor, please contact Jim Gatfield for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    COMM 273 - Media News Writing and Reporting

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $20.  Students who earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam will then be invited to demonstrate competency through a portfolio which is due on the Monday following finals week.  There is a fee of $72.60 for the speech assessment.  After working with an advisor, please contact Jim Gatfield for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    COMM 275 - Digital Design and Publishing

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $20.  Students who earn the required score of 70% higher on the exam will then be invited to demonstrate competency through a portfolio which is due on the Monday following finals week.  There is a fee of $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Jim Gatfield for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    COMM 278 - Principles of Public Relations

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $20.  Students who earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam will then be invited to demonstrate competency through a portfolio which is due on the Monday following finals week.  There is a fee of $72.60 for the speech assessment.  After working with an advisor, please contact Jim Gatfield for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    COMM 279 - Public Relations Campaigns

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $20.  Students who earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam will then be invited to demonstrate competency through a portfolio which is due on the Monday following finals week.  There is a fee of $72.60 for the speech assessment.  After working with an advisor, please contact Jim Gatfield for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Computer Science

    CPSC 110 - Programming FundamentalS 

    This course offers several options for PLA. Students should only complete one method of PLA.

    • A certificate in any equivalent programming language or successful completion of CPSC-121.
    • Students can take the Advanced Placement Computer Science A Exam with a score of 3 to earn credit. 
    • Complete a challenge exam through Testing Services. Students must earn a 70% or higher on the exam which is available two weeks prior to the fall or spring semester with the standard fee of $20. The fee for the faculty review will be $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CPSC 111 - Introduction to Python Programming

    Industry-recognized certification such as Microsoft Introduction to Programming Using Python certificate. Students who have completed this option should talk with their advisor to apply for credit. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. 

    CPSC 121 - Computer Science I

    This course accepts the Advanced Placement Computer Science A exam with a score of 4 or better for PLA. Students can receive credit for CPSC 121 through this exam if they have also completed MATH 170. Students who have completed this option should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    Additionally, this course offers a written and skills-based challenge exam for PLA. Students must earn a 70% or higher on the exam which is available during the fall or spring semester. The fee for the assessment will be $ 60.00.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CPSC 131 Swift App Development I

    Successful completion of Certiport exam App Development with Swift Certification Level 1. This certification qualifies for both CPSC 131 and CPSC 151.

    CPSC 151 - Swift App Development II

    Successful completion of Certiport exam App Development with Swift Certification Level 1.

    CPSC 171 - Swift App Development: Augmented Reality

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair David Kerr for more information.

    CPSC 221 - Computer Science II

    This course accepts the Advanced Placement Computer Science Exam with a score of 3 or better to demonstrate prior learning. Students can receive credit for CPSC 221 through this exam if they have also completed MATH 170. Students who have completed this option should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    Additionally, this course offers a written and skills-based challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. Students must earn a 70% or higher on the exam which is available during the fall or spring semester. The fee for the assessment will be $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Computer Support Specialist

    CSSP 103 - Customer Service for Help Desk

    This course offers a written and skills-based challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the exam which is available during the fall or spring semester.  The fee for the assessment will be $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CSSP 104 - Technical Fundamentals

    This course offers a written and skills-based challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the exam which is available during the fall or spring semester.  The fee for the assessment will be $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CSSP 106 - Survey of Peripheral Technologies

    This course offers a written and skills-based challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the exam which is available during the fall or spring semester.  The fee for the assessment will be $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CSSP 108 - Advanced Peripheral Technologies

    This course offers a written and skills-based challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the exam which is available during the fall or spring semester.  The fee for the assessment will be $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information.  Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CSSP 109 - Computer Essentials I

    This course offers a written and skills-based challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the exam which is available during the fall or spring semester.  The fee for the assessment will be $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information.  Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CSSP 111 - Computer Essentials II

    This course offers a written and skills-based challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the exam which is available during the fall or spring semester.  The fee for the assessment will be $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CSSP 114 - PC Security and Troubleshooting

    This course offers a written and skills-based challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% on the exam which is available during the fall or spring semester.  The fee for the assessment will be $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information.  Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CSSP 210 - Principles of Networking

    This course offers a written and skills-based challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% higher on the exam which is available during the fall or spring semester.  The fee for the assessment will be $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CSSP 212 - Advanced Networking

    This course offers a written and skills-based challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the exam which is available during the fall or spring semester.  The fee for the assessment will be $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CSSP 214 - Network Troubleshooting

    This course offers a written and skills-based challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the exam which is available during the fall or spring semester.  The fee for the assessment will be $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CSSP 220 - Introduction to Advanced Security

    This course offers a written and skills-based challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the exam which is available during the fall or spring semester.  The fee for the assessment will be $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CSSP 222 - Advanced Network Security

    This course offers a written and skills-based challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the exam which is available during the fall or spring semester.  The fee for the assessment will be $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CSSP 224 - Advanced Data Security and Auditing

    This course offers a written and skills-based challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the exam which is available during the fall or spring semester.  The fee for the assessment will be $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Connecting With Ideas

    CWI 101 - Connecting With Ideas

    This course does not offer PLA. 

    CWI 290 - LIBERAL ARTS CAPSTONE

    This is a capstone course, there is no PLA option.

    CWI 281 : Introduction to Tutoring and Mentoring

    This course utilizes a portfolio to demonstrate prior learning. Students must do all of the following to receive PLA credit: 1) Complete Tutoring Center requirements for Level 1 CRLA Certificate. 2) Complete 25 hours of supervised tutoring or equivalent. 3) Complete a Tutoring and Mentoring Portfolio. Students must earn a 70% or higher on the exam which is available two weeks prior to the fall or spring semester. The fee for the assessment will be $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Liza Long for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Criminal Justice

    CRIJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

    This course accepts the DSST Criminal Justice Exam with a minimum score of 400 to earn credit.  Students who have passed this exam should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    CRIJ 102 - Introduction to Policing

    This course accepts the DSST Introduction to Law Enforcement Exam with a minimum score of 400 to earn credit.  Students who have passed this exam should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    CRIJ 103 - Introduction to Law and Justice

    This course offers a CWI Challenge Exam for earning credit through prior learning.  The exam is taken through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $20.  Students will also pay $36.30 for faculty to grade the assessment.  This exam can only be taken one time.  A score of 70% or higher demonstrates competency.  After working with an advisor, please contact Stephanie Ritchie Breach for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CRIJ 104 - Introduction to Corrections

    This course offers a CWI Challenge Exam for earning credit through prior learning.  The exam is taken through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $20.  Students will also pay $36.30 for faculty to grade the assessment.  This exam can only be taken one time.  A score of 70% or higher demonstrates competency.  After working with an advisor, please contact Stephanie Ritchie Breach for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CRIJ 190 - Writing for Criminal Justice

    This course utilizes a portfolio of work to demonstrate prior learning which can be submitted between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester.  The review of the portfolio cost $72.60.   After working with an advisor, please contact Chris Cozzolino for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

     CRIJ 270 - Criminology

    This course offers a CWI Challenge Exam for earning credit through prior learning.  The exam is taken through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $20.  Students will also pay $36.30 for faculty to grade the assessment.  This exam can only be taken one time.  A score of 70% or higher demonstrates competency.  After working with an advisor, please contact Chris Cozzolino for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

     CRIJ 280 - Victimology

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Chris Cozzoline for more information.

  • Cybersecurity

    CSEC 110 - Introduction to Hardware & Client Operating Systems

    This course offers a skills-based challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the exam which must be scheduled two weeks before the fall or spring semester begins.  The exam is taken through Testing Services, the cost is $20.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CSEC 123 - Network Fundamentals

    This course offers a skills-based challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the exam which which must be scheduled two weeks before the fall or spring semester begins.  The exam is taken through Testing Services, the cost is $20. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CSEC 125 - Basic Network Routing

    This course offers a skills-based challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the exam which is available the week before the fall or spring semester begins.  The exam is taken through Testing Services, the cost is $20.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CSEC 127 - Server Operating Systems

    This course offers a skills-based challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the exam which which must be scheduled two weeks before the fall or spring semester begins.  The exam is taken through Testing Services, the cost is $20.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CSEC 129 - Fundamentals of Linux

    PLA for this course requires students to pass CompTIA Linux+ (LX0-103 and LX0-104).  A passing score is 500 or above. The exam can be taken through Testing Services or other Pearson Vue locations. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information.

    CSEC 131 - Introduction to Information Security

    This course offers a skills-based challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the exam which which must be scheduled two weeks before the fall or spring semester begins.  The exam is taken through Testing Services, the cost is $20. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CSEC 246 - Securing a Directory Services Infrastructure

    This course offers a written and skills-based challenge exam and hands on final to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the exam. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CSEC 248 - Advanced Cybersecurity

    This course offers a written and skills-based challenge exam and hands on final to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the exam. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CSEC 252 - Introduction to Programming for Cybersecurity

    This course offers a written and skills-based challenge exam and hands on final to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the exam. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CSEC 255 - Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures

    This course offers a written and skills-based challenge exam and hands on final to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the exam. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    CSEC 257 - Introduction to Digital Forensics

    This course offers a written and skills-based challenge exam and hands on final to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the exam. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)

    DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) scores may qualify for college credit at CWI. 

    DSST Details & Cost

     

  • Dental Assisting

    DENT 101 - Dental Materials and Procedures

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning, including a written exam, procedure skills sheet, and current documentation of working in the industry for two years.  The portfolio can be submitted between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester.  The review of the portfolio will cost $72.60.   After working with an advisor, please contact Sabina Omair for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    DENT 102 - Dental Clinical Skills I

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning, including a written exam, procedure skills sheet, and current documentation of working in the industry for two years.  The portfolio can be submitted between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester .  The review of the portfolio will cost $72.60.   After working with an advisor, please contact Sabina Omair for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    DENT 103 -  Dental Prosthodontic Materials and Procedures

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning, including a written exam, procedure skills sheet, and current documentation of working in the industry for two years.  The portfolio can be submitted between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester .  The review of the portfolio will cost $72.60.   After working with an advisor, please contact Sabina Omair for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    DENT 104 - Dental Radiography

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning, including a written exam, procedure skills sheet, and current documentation of working in the industry for two years.  The portfolio can be submitted between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester .  The review of the portfolio will cost $72.60.   After working with an advisor, please contact Sabina Omair for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    DENT 105 - Dental Clinical Skills II

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning, including a written exam, procedure skills sheet, and current documentation of working in the industry for two years.  The portfolio can be submitted between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester .  The review of the portfolio will cost $72.60.   After working with an advisor, please contact Sabina Omair for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee. 

    DENT 106 - Dental Assisting Clinical Experience

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Sabina Omair for more information.

    DENT 108 - Dental Office Management

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning, including a written exam, procedure skills sheet, and current documentation of working in the industry for two years.  The portfolio can be submitted between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester.  The review of the portfolio will cost $72.60.   After working with an advisor, please contact Sabina Omair for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    DENT 110L: DENTAL ASSISTING PRE-CLINICAL LAB I

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning, including documentation of Dental Assisting related employment,current dental assistant resume (with 4 industry references) and 2 letters of recommendation from verifiable industry experts. The applicant must demonstrate and pass at 85% the required written tests and procedure skills sheets for the specific course. The applicant must also show current documentation of working in industry for two years.  The portfolio can be submitted between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester. The review of the portfolio will cost $ 60.00.   After working with an advisor, please contact Sabina Omair for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    DENT 120L: DENTAL ASSISTING PRE-CLINICAL LAB II

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning, including documentation of Dental Assisting related employment,current dental assistant resume (with 4 industry references) and 2 letters of recommendation from verifiable industry experts. The applicant must demonstrate and pass at 85% the required written tests and procedure skills sheets for the specific course. The applicant must also show current documentation of working in industry for two years.  The portfolio can be submitted between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester. The review of the portfolio will cost $ 72.60.   After working with an advisor, please contact Sabina Omair for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    DENT 151 - Dental Theory I

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning, including a written exam, procedure skills sheet, and current documentation of working in the industry for two years.  The portfolio can be submitted between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester .  The review of the portfolio will cost $72.60.   After working with an advisor, please contact Sabina Omair for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    DENT 152 - Dental Theory II

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning, including a written exam, procedure skills sheet, and current documentation of working in the industry for two years.  The portfolio can be submitted between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester .  The review of the portfolio will cost $72.60.   After working with an advisor, please contact Sabina Omair for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    DENT 153 - Dental Theory III

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning, including a written exam, procedure skills sheet, and current documentation of working in the industry for two years.  The portfolio can be submitted between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester .  The review of the portfolio will cost $72.60.   After working with an advisor, please contact Sabina Omair for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    DENT 154 - Dental Theory IV

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning, including a written exam, procedure skills sheet, and current documentation of working in the industry for two years.  The portfolio can be submitted between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester .  The review of the portfolio will cost $72.60.   After working with an advisor, please contact Sabina Omair for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    DENT 155 - Dental Seminar

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning, including a written exam, procedure skills sheet, and current documentation of working in the industry for two years.  The portfolio can be submitted between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester .  The review of the portfolio will cost $72.60.   After working with an advisor, please contact Sabina Omair for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    DENT 225 - Advanced Dental Assisting Practicum

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning, including a written exam, procedure skills sheet, and current documentation of working in the industry for two years.  The portfolio can be submitted between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester .  The review of the portfolio will cost $72.60.   After working with an advisor, please contact Sabina Omair for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Drafting Technology

    DRFT 100 - Construction Materials and Processes

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. The exam is available until the end of the first week of class of the fall or spring semester. for the standard testing fee of $20. Students must earn a score of 80% or higher to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Robert Novak for more information.

    DRFT 114 - Drafting Basics

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. The exam is available until the end of the first week of class of the fall or spring semester. for the standard testing fee of $20. Students must earn a score of 80% or higher to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Robert Novak for more information.

    DRFT 118 -  Introduction to Revit

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. The exam is available until the end of the first week of class of the fall or spring semester. for the standard testing fee of $20. Students must earn a score of 80% or higher to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Robert Novak for more information.

    DRFT 119 - Introduction to AutoCAD

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. The exam is available until the end of the first week of class of the fall or spring semester. for the standard testing fee of $20. Students must earn a score of 80% or higher to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Robert Novak for more information.

    DRFT 120 - Residential Architecture

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. The exam is available until the end of the first week of class of the fall or spring semester. for the standard testing fee of $20. Students must earn a score of 80% or higher to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Robert Novak for more information.

    DRFT 123 - Introduction to Solidworks

    This course offers 2 ways to demonstrate prior learning. 1. Student  needs to pass written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. There is no cost for this assessment. The exam is available until the end of the first week of class of the fall or spring semester. 2.Student is responsible for the cost of CSWA certification exam. Students must earn a score of 80% or higher on both exams to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Robert Novak for more information.

    DRFT 139 - Applied PROBLEM SOLVING for DraftingPOT

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% or higher on the written exam offered in the Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $20.  After working with an advisor, please contact Robert Novak for more information.

    DRFT 190 - Job Skills for Drafting

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80%or higher on the written exam offered in the Testing Services the first week of class for a fee of $20.  After working with an advisor, please contact Robert Novak for more information.

    DRFT 211 - Civil Drafting and Math

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% or higher on the written exam offered in the Testing Services the first week of class for a fee of $20.  After working with an advisor, please contact Robert Novak for more information.

    DRFT 212 - Structural and HVAC System Drafting

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% or higher on the written exam offered in the Testing Services the first week of class for a fee of $20.  After working with an advisor, please contact Robert Novak for more information.

    DRFT 213 - Machine Drafting and Design

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% or higher on the written exam offered in the Testing Services the first week of class for a fee of $20.  After working with an advisor, please contact Robert Novak for more information.

    DRFT 217 - Commercial Architecture

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% or higher on the written exam offered in the Testing Services the first week of class for a fee of $20.  After working with an advisor, please contact Robert Novak for more information.

    DRFT 218 - Electrical and Plumbing Systems Drafting

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% or higher on the written exam offered in the Testing Services the first week of class for a fee of $20.  After working with an advisor, please contact Robert Novak for more information.

    DRFT 239 - advanced revit techniques

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. Students must complete the course final project by earning 80% or better. There is no cost for this assessment.  After working with an advisor, please contact Robert Novak for more information.

    DRFT 290 - Drafting Technology Capstone

    This is a capstone course, there is no PLA option.

  • Early Childhood Education

    ECED 100 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% on the written exam offered through Testing Services for a fee of $20.  After working with an advisor, please contact Doug Rapley for more information.

    ECED 101 - Child Development and Guidance

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% on the written exam offered through Testing Services for a fee of $20.  After working with an advisor, please contact Doug Rapley for more information.

    ECED 105 - Teaching Young Children I

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  The portfolio can be submitted between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester.  The review of the portfolio will cost $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Doug Rapley for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ECED 105L - Teaching Young Children I Lab

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  The portfolio can be submitted between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester.  The review of the portfolio will cost $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Doug Rapley for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ECED 106 - Teaching Young Children II

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  The portfolio can be submitted between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester.  The review of the portfolio will cost $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Doug Rapley for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ECED 106L - Teaching Young Children II Lab

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  The portfolio can be submitted between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester.  The review of the portfolio will cost $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Doug Rapley for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ECED 141 -  Health, Safety, and Nutrition

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% on the written exam offered through Testing Services for a fee of $20.  After working with an advisor, please contact Doug Rapley for more information.

    ECED 171 - Early Childhood Curriculum I

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% on the written exam offered through Testing Services for a fee of $20.  After working with an advisor, please contact Doug Rapley for more information.

    ECED 173 - Early Childhood Curriculum II

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% on the written exam offered through Testing Services for a fee of $20.  After working with an advisor, please contact Doug Rapley for more information.

    ECED 184 - Family and Community Partnerships

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% on the written exam offered through Testing Services for a fee of $20.  After working with an advisor, please contact Doug Rapley for more information.

    ECED 202 - Child Growth and Development

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% on the written exam offered through Testing Services for a fee of $20.  After working with an advisor, please contact Doug Rapley for more information. 

    ECED 203L - Early Childhood Education Practicum Lab

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  After working with an advisor, please contact Doug Rapley for more information. 

    ECED 220 -  Inclusion in Early Childhood Programs

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  The portfolio can be submitted between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester.  The review of the portfolio will cost $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Doug Rapley for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ECED 232 : Early Childhood Program Administration

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% on the written exam offered through Testing Services for a fee of $20.  After working with an advisor, please contact Doug Rapley for more information.

    ECED 257 - Infant and Toddler Care and Education

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  The portfolio can be submitted between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester.  The review of the portfolio will cost $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Doug Rapley for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ECED 290 - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Capstone

    This is a capstone course, there is no PLA option.

  • Economics

    ECON 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics

    This course offers three options for PLA. Students should only complete one method of PLA.

    Students can take the Advanced Placement Macroeconomics Exam with a score of 3 or higher to earn credit.  Also accepted is the Principles of Macroeconomics CLEP exam with a score of 62 or higher. Students who have passed either of these exams should talk with their advisor to request credit.

    This course also offers a challenge exam for PLA.  The exam is available between the first and fifteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester. $20 will be paid to the Testing Services. Students must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Richard Sotto for more information.

    ECON 202 - Principles of Microeconomics

    This course offers three options for PLA. Students should only complete one method of PLA.

    Students can take the Advanced Placement Macroeconomics Exam with a score of 3 or higher to earn credit.  Also accepted is the Principles of Macroeconomics CLEP exam with a score of 62 or higher. Students who have passed either of these exams should talk with their advisor to request credit.

    This course also offers a challenge exam for PLA.  The exam is available between the first and fifteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester. $20 will be paid to Testing Services. Students must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Richard Sotto for more information.

  • Education

    EDUC 120 -  Foundations of Education

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services for a fee of $20.  After working with an advisor, please contact Doug Rapley for more information.

    EDUC 150 - Educational Technology I

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  The portfolio can be submitted between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester. The review of the portfolio will cost $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Doug Rapley for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    EDUC 200 - Education Around the World

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  The portfolio can be submitted between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester.  The review of the portfolio will cost $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Doug Rapley for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    EDUC 220 - Diversity in the Schools

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services for a fee of $20. After working with an advisor, please contact Doug Rapley for more information.  

    EDUC 230 - Introduction to Special Education

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services for a fee of $20. After working with an advisor, please contact Doug Rapley for more information.  

    EDUC 250 - Education Technology II

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  The portfolio can be submitted between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester.  The review of the portfolio will cost $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Doug Rapley for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    EDUC 255 - Educational and Assistive Technology

    This course offers a written challenge exam and/or portfolio to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services for a fee of $20. There may be a fee of $36.30 for review of the portfolio and a $10 fee per credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Doug Rapley for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    EDUC 260 - Special Education Policies and Procedures

    This course offers a written challenge exam and/or portfolio to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services for a fee of $20. There may be a fee of $36.30 for review of the portfolio and a $10 fee per credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Doug Rapley for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    EDUC 280 - Integrated Teaching and Field Experience

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  The portfolio can be submitted between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester.  The review of the portfolio will cost $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Doug Rapley for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    EDUC 290 - Education Capstone

    This is a capstone course, there is no PLA option.

  • Engineering

    ENGR 120 - Introduction to Engineering

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate PLA.  This PLA option is available between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester  and will cost $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Robert Novak for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ENGR 210 - Engineering Mechanics - Statics

    This course offers a written exam for PLA.  Please contact Robert Novak before attempting the exam. You take the exam through Testing Services during weeks one through fourteen of the fall or spring semester.  The cost is $20 and your score will be immediately available to you upon completion. After working with an advisor, please contact Robert Novak for more information.

    ENGR 220 - Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics

    This course offers a written exam for PLA.  Please contact Robert Novak before attempting the exam. You take the exam through Testing Services during weeks one through fourteen of the fall or spring semester.  The cost is $20 and your score will be immediately available to you upon completion. After working with an advisor, please contact  Robert Novak for more information.

    ENGR 240 - Introduction to Electrical Circuits

    This course offers a written exam for PLA.  Please contact Robert Novak before attempting the exam. You take the exam through Testing Services during weeks one through fourteen of the fall or spring semester.  The cost is $20 and your score will be immediately available to you upon completion. After working with an advisor, please contact Robert Novak for more information.

    ENGR 290 - Engineering Capstone

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  This PLA option is available between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester  and will cost $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Robert Novak for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • English

    ENGL 100 - Writing and Rhetoric Plus

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Joy Palmer for more information.

    ENGL 101 - Writing and Rhetoric I

    Several options for PLA exist for this course:

    • English Language and Composition Advanced Placement Exam, required score: 3
    • English Language and Composition Advanced Placement Exam, required score 5+ earns credit in both ENGL 101 and 102
    • CLEP exam: College Composition, required score: 50
    • Completion of the IB Diploma Programme with a score of 5+ on English A Language and Literature SL or HL
    • Students who have completed ENGL 102 with a C or higher can earn credit for ENGL 101 through Vertical Credit. Students who have passed ENGL 102 should talk with their advisor to apply for credit

    Students who have completed one of the options above should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    This course also offers the ENGL 101 Portfolio, available between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $72.60, as a means of demonstrating prior learning.  After working with an advisor, please contact Joy Palmer for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ENGL 101P - Writing and Rhetoric I 

    This course is designed to further support learning in ENGL 101. Students eligible for PLA would take the ENGL 101 PLA.

    ENGL 102 - Writing and Rhetoric II

    Several options for PLA exist for this course:

    Students who have completed one of the options above should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    This course also offers the ENGL 102 Portfolio, available between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $72.60, as a means of demonstrating prior learning.  After working with an advisor, please contact Joy Palmer for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ENGL 115 - Rhetoric and Popular Culture

    This course also offers the ENGL 115 Portfolio, available between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $72.60, as a means of demonstrating prior learning.  After working with an advisor, please contact Joy Palmer for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ENGL 175 - Literature And Ideas

    Several options for PLA exist for this course:

    • English Literature and Composition Advanced Placement Exam, required score of 3 or higher
    • CLEP exam: Analyzing and Interpreting Literature with a score of 50 or higher
    • International Baccalaureate English A Literature (SL/HL) with a score of 4 

    Students who have completed one of the options above should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    ENGL 190 - Intro to Literature - Difficult Differences

    This course offers the ENGL 190 Portfolio, available between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $72.60, as a means of demonstrating prior learning.  After working with an advisor, please contact Joy Palmer for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ENGL 191 - Intro to Creative Writing

    This course offers the ENGL 191 Portfolio, available between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $72.60, as a means of demonstrating prior learning.  After working with an advisor, please contact Joy Palmer for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ENGL 201 - Persuasive Writing

    This course offers the ENGL 201 Portfolio, available between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $72.60, as a means of demonstrating prior learning.  After working with an advisor, please contact Joy Palmer for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ENGL 202 - Technical Communication

    This course accepts the Technical Writing DSST Exam with a minimum score of 400 to earn credit.  Students who have passed this exam should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    This course also offers the ENGL 202 Portfolio, available between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $72.60, as a means of demonstrating prior learning.  After working with an advisor, please contact Joy Palmer for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ENGL 211 - Literary Analysis

    This course offers the ENGL 211 Portfolio, available between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $72.60, as a means of demonstrating prior learning.  After working with an advisor, please contact Joy Palmer for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ENGL 215 - Survey of World Mythology

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Joy Palmer for more information.

    ENGL 220 : Medical Narratives

    This course offers English 220 Portfolio (extensive written work demonstrating course outcomes) available between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $72.60, as a means of demonstrating prior learning.  After working with an advisor, please contact Joy Palmer for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ENGL 227 - Literature in Translation

    This course offers the SPAN 227 Portfolio, available between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $72.60, as a means of demonstrating prior learning.  After working with an advisor, please contact Brent Hart for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ENGL 230 - MULTICULTURAL AMERICAN LITERATURE

    This course offers English 230 Portfolio ( collection of writing and reflection that demonstrates course outcomes) available between the first (1) and fifteenth (15) week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $72.60, as a means of demonstrating prior learning.  After working with an advisor, please contact Joy Palmer for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ENGL 235 - Intro to Shakespeare

    This course offers the ENGL 235 Portfolio, available between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $72.60, as a means of demonstrating prior learning.  After working with an advisor, please contact Joy Palmer for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ENGL 241 - Creative Writing Poetry

    This course offers the ENGL 241 Portfolio, available between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $72.60, as a means of demonstrating prior learning.  After working with an advisor, please contact Joy Palmer for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ENGL 242 - Creative Writing Fiction

    This course offers the ENGL 242 Portfolio, available between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $72.60, as a means of demonstrating prior learning.  After working with an advisor, please contact Joy Palmer for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ENGL 243 - Creative Writing Nonfiction

    This course offers the ENGL 243 Portfolio, available between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $72.60, as a means of demonstrating prior learning.  After working with an advisor, please contact Joy Palmer for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ENGL 257 - Survey of Western World Literature I

    This course offers the ENGL 257 Portfolio, available between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $72.60, as a means of demonstrating prior learning.  After working with an advisor, please contact Joy Palmer for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ENGL 258 - Survey of Western World Literature II

    This course offers the ENGL 258 Portfolio, available between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $72.60, as a means of demonstrating prior learning.  After working with an advisor, please contact Joy Palmer for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ENGL 267 - Survey of British Literature I

    This course accepts the English Literature CLEP exam with a score of 50 or higher. Students who have passed this exam should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    This course also offers the ENGL 267 Portfolio, available between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $72.60, as a means of demonstrating prior learning.  After working with an advisor, please contact Joy Palmer for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ENGL 268 - Survey of British Literature II

    This course offers the ENGL 268 Portfolio, available between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $72.60, as a means of demonstrating prior learning.  After working with an advisor, please contact Joy Palmer for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ENGL 277 - Survey of American Literature I

    This course accepts the American Literature CLEP exam with a score of 50 or higher.  Students who have passed this exam should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    This course also offers the ENGL 277 Portfolio, available between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $72.60, as a means of demonstrating prior learning.  After working with an advisor, please contact Joy Palmer for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ENGL 278 - Survey of American Literature II

    This course offers the ENGL 278 Portfolio, available between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $72.60, as a means of demonstrating prior learning.  After working with an advisor, please contact Joy Palmer for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ENGL 286 - Literary Magazine

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Joy Palmer for more information.

    ENGL 290 - English Capstone

    This is a capstone course, there is no PLA option.

  • English as a second Language

    ENGS 104 - ESL Reading and Writing 

    This course does not offer an option for PLA.  

  • Environmental Sciences

    ENVI 100 - Environmental Science

    Several options for PLA exist for this course:

    • Advanced Placement Exam: Environmental Science with a score of 3 or higher.
    • DSST Exam: Environmental Science with a score of 400 or better.

     Students who have passed these exams should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    This course also offers a challenge exam for PLA. You take the exam through Testing Services between the first(1) and fifteenth(15) week of the fall or spring semester during open business hours. The cost of the exam is $20.  A score of 70% higher is required.  After working with an advisor, please contact Daniel Beckman for more information. 

    In order to earn Scientific Ways of Knowing, GEM 4, credit, students must also have credit for the related lab course.

    ENVI 100L - Environmental Science Lab

    This course offers a chanllenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. You take the exam through Testing Services between the Third(3) and fifteenth(15) week of the fall or spring semester during open business hours. The cost of the exam is $20. Students must first pass the PLA for ENVI 100 or have previously passed ENVI 100 with a C or higher to participate in the lab PLA. After working with an advisor, please contact Daniel Beckman for more information. 

    ENVI 260 - General Ecology

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA.  Students can take the exam through Testing Services between the first(1) and twelfth(12) week of the fall or spring semester. The cost of the exam is $20.  Because the exam includes a portion that is not self-graded, there is also a fee of $36.30 for the review of the subjective material. A score of 70% or higher is required.  After working with an advisor, please contact Daniel Beckman for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    ENVI 260L - General Ecology Lab

    This lab course does not offer PLA.  Students who earn PLA credit for ENVI 260 should plan to enroll in ENVI 260L for the lab portion.

    ENVI 280L- Field Biology

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Dan Beckman for more information. 

  • Exercise Science - Academics

    EXHS 155 - Health and Wellness

    This course offers a written challenge exam and paper to demonstrate prior learning.  The exam is available through Testing Services between weeks one through fourteen of the fall or spring semester, and will cost $20.  Students who pass the exam will be invited to submit a paper which will be evaluated by a faculty member for a fee of $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Aaron von Lindern for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    EXHS 163 - Fitness, Assessment, and Design

    This course offers a written challenge exam and paper to demonstrate prior learning.  The exam is available through Testing Services between weeks one through fourteen of the fall or spring semester, and will cost $20.  Students who pass the exam will be invited to submit a paper which will be evaluated by a faculty member for a fee of $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Aaron von Lindern for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    EXHS 200 - INTRODUCTION TO KINESIOLOGY

    This course offers a written challenge exam and paper to demonstrate prior learning.  The exam is available through Testing Services between weeks one (1) through fourteen (14) of the fall or spring semester, and will cost $20.  Students who pass the exam with a 75% or higher will be invited to submit a paper which will be evaluated by a faculty member for a fee of $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Aaron von Lindern for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    EXHS 201 - Foundations of Physical Activity

    This course offers a written challenge exam and paper to demonstrate prior learning.  The exam is available through Testing Services between weeks one through fourteen of the fall or spring semester, and will cost $20.  Students who pass the exam will be invited to submit a paper which will be evaluated by a faculty member for a fee of $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Aaron von Lindern for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    EXHS 220 - Care and Prevention of Athletic injuries

    This course offers a written challenge exam and paper to demonstrate prior learning.  The exam is available through Testing Services between weeks one through fourteen of the fall or spring semester, and will cost $20.  Students who pass the exam will be invited to submit a paper which will be evaluated by a faculty member for a fee of $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Aaron von Lindern for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    EXHS 243 - Applied Kinesiology

    This course offers a written challenge exam and paper to demonstrate prior learning.  The exam is available through Testing Services between weeks one through fourteen of the fall or spring semester, and will cost $20.  Students who pass the exam will be invited to submit a paper which will be evaluated by a faculty member for a fee of $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Aaron von Lindern for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    EXHS 270 - Motor Learning

    This course offers a written challenge exam and paper to demonstrate prior learning.  The exam is available through Testing Services between weeks one through fourteen of the fall or spring semester, and will cost $20. Students who pass the exam will be invited to submit a paper which will be evaluated by a faculty member for a fee of $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Aaron von Lindern for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee. 

    EXHS 270L - Motor Learning Lab

    This course offers a written challenge exam and paper to demonstrate prior learning.  The exam is available through Testing Services between weeks one through fourteen of the fall or spring semester, and will cost $20. Students who pass the exam will be invited to submit a paper which will be evaluated by a faculty member for a fee of $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Aaron von Lindern for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    EXHS 290L - EXERCISE PSHYSIOLOGY LAB 

    This course offers a written challenge exam and paper to demonstrate prior learning.  The exam is available through Testing Services between weeks one through fourteen of the fall or spring semester, and will cost $20. Students who pass the exam with a 70% or higher will be invited to submit a paper which will be evaluated by a faculty member for a fee of $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Aaron von Lindern for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

     

     

     

  • Exercise Science - Activities

    EXHA 102 - Couch to 10K

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  This PLA option is available between weeks one through fourteen of the fall or spring semester and will cost $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Aaron von Lindern for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    EXHA 103 - Stress Management

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  This PLA option is available between weeks one through fourteen of the fall or spring semester and will cost $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Aaron von Lindern for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    EXHA 104 - Stay Active, Live Well!

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  This PLA option is available between weeks one through fourteen of the fall or spring semester and will cost $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Aaron von Lindern for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    EXHA 105 - Walking for Health and Fitness

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  This PLA option is available between weeks one through fourteen of the fall or spring semester and will cost $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Aaron von Lindern for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

     

  • Fermentation Science

    FERM 110- Grapes and Hops - Specialty Crops

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  The exam is available between the first and fourteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester in the Testing Services.  The cost of the exam is $20. A score of 70% or higher is required. After working with an advisor, please contact Andrea Schumaker for more information.

    FERM 120- Introduction to Fermented Foods

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  The exam is available between the first and fourteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester through Testing Services. The cost of the exam is $20. A score of 70% or higher is required. After working with an advisor, please contact Andrea Schumaker for more information.

  • Film Studies

    FILM 110 -  Introduction to Film Studies

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam and rubric offered through Testing Services between weeks four and six in fall or spring semester.  The cost of the exam is $20 and review of the rubric is $18.15. After working with an advisor, please contact Brenda Fisher for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    FILM 121 -  MOVIES AROUND THE WORLD

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam and rubric offered through Testing Services between weeks four and six in fall or spring semester.  The cost of the exam is $20 and review of the rubric is $18.15. After working with an advisor, please contact Brenda Fisher for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Finance

    FINA 102 - Personal Finance 

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Joe Welker for more information.

    FINA 109 - Personal Finance and Business Math

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  The exam is available between the first and fourteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester through Testing Services.  The cost of the exam is $20.  Because the exam includes a portion that is not self-graded, there is also a fee of $36.30 for the review of the subjective material. A score of 70% or higher is required. After working with an advisor, please contact Ryan Hanson for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    FINA 209 - Fundamentals of Investing

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  The exam is available between the first and fourteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester through Testing Services.  The cost of the exam is $20.  Because the exam includes a portion that is not self-graded, there is also a fee of $36.30 for the review of the subjective material. A score of 70% or higher is required.  After working with an advisor, please contact Joe Welker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Fire Service Technology and Fire Service Management

    FIRE 101- Fire Fighter

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate PLA. Applicant must have obtained a passing score on the State certification exam (IFSAC). Also, must have evidence of employment as a Fire Fighter I and II and must provide evidence of employment as a fire Fighter or higher level occupational position in a Fire Department within the past five years. Applicant must provide a letter of reference from the Chief of the Fire Department where they are/were employed. Review of the portfolio is $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Darrin Raskopf for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    FIRE 110 - Physical Fitness for Firefighters

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate PLA. Applicant must have obtained a passing score on the State certification exam (IFSAC) and has been issued certification. And must have completed the Firefighter Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and obtained a passing score within the past year as of the program registration deadline. Review of the portfolio is $36.30. After working with an advisor, please contact Darrin Raskopf for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    FIRE 120 - Principles of Emergency Services

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate PLA. The PLA applicant must have obtained a passing score on the state certification exam so that an International Fire Science Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification has been issued to the PLA applicant. The PLA applicant must also provide evidence of employment as a Fire Fighter 1 or a higher level occupational position in a fire department within the past five years. The PLA applicant must provide a letter of reference from the Chief of the fire department where they are/were employed. Review of the portfolio is $36.30. After working with an advisor, please contact Darrin Raskopf for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee. 

    FIRE 151 - FIRE OFFICER I

    This course offers a three-step PLA. Step 1 – the PLA applicant must have obtained a passing score on the state certification exam so an International Fire Science Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification has been issued to the PLA applicant for Fire Officer I. Step 2  the PLA applicant must also provide evidence of employment as a Fire Fighter 2 or a higher-level occupational position in a fire department within the past five (5) years.  Step 3 –the PLA applicant must provide a letter of reference from the Chief of the fire department where they are/were employed. This PLA option is available between weeks 1 – 12 of the fall or spring semester. After working with an advisor, please contact Darrin Raskopf for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee. 

    FIRE 152 - FIRE OFFICER II 

    This course offers a three-step PLA. Step 1 – the PLA applicant must have obtained a passing score on the state certification exam so an International Fire Science Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification has been issued to the PLA applicant for Fire Officer II. Step 2 – the PLA applicant must also provide evidence of employment as a Fire Fighter 2 or a higher-level occupational position in a fire department within the past five (5) years. Step 3  the PLA applicant must provide a letter of reference from the Chief of the fire department where they are/were employed. This PLA option is available between weeks 1 – 12 of the fall or spring semester. After working with an advisor, please contact Darrin Raskopf for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee. 

    FIRE 160 - Work Experience I

    PLA is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Darrin Raskopf for more information. 

    FIRE 165 - Work Experience II

    PLA is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Darrin Raskopf for more information.

    FIRE 170 - Work Experience III

    PLA is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Darrin Raskopf for more information.

     

    FIRE 200 - Building Construction for Fire Protection

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate PLA. The PLA applicant must have obtained a passing score on the state certification exam so that an International Fire Science Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification has been issued to the PLA applicant. The PLA applicant must also provide evidence of employment as a Fire Fighter 1 or a higher level occupational position in a fire department within the past five years. The PLA applicant must provide a letter of reference from the Chief of the fire department where they are/were employed. Building Construction Combustible and Building Construction Non-Combustible certificates or Brannigan's 40-hour Building Construction certificate. Review of the portfolio is $36.30. After working with an advisor, please contact Darrin Raskopf for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee. 

    FIRE 210 - Fire Behavior and Combustion

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate PLA. The PLA applicant must have obtained a passing score on the state certification exam so that an International Fire Science Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification has been issued to the PLA applicant. The PLA applicant must also provide evidence of employment as a Fire Fighter 1 or a higher level occupational position in a fire department within the past five years. The PLA applicant must provide a letter of reference from the Chief of the fire department where they are/were employed. Review of the portfolio is $36.30. After working with an advisor, please contact Darrin Raskopf for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee. 

    FIRE 220 - Principles of Safety and Survival for Fire and Emergency Services

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate PLA. The PLA applicant must have obtained a passing score on the state certification exam so that an International Fire Science Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification has been issued to the PLA applicant. The PLA applicant must also provide evidence of employment as a Fire Fighter 2 or a higher level occupational position in a fire department within the past five years. The PLA applicant must provide a letter of reference from the Chief of the fire department where they are/were employed.  Review of the portfolio is $36.30. After working with an advisor, please contact Darrin Raskopf for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee. 

    FIRE 230 - Fire Prevention

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate PLA. The PLA applicant must have obtained a passing score on the state certification exam so that an International Fire Science Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification has been issued to the PLA applicant for Fire Inspector 1 and 2. The PLA applicant must also provide evidence of employment as a Fire Fighter 1 or a higher level occupational position in a fire department within the past five years. The PLA applicant must provide a letter of reference from the Chief of the fire department where they are/were employed.  Review of the portfolio is $36.30. After working with an advisor, please contact Darrin Raskopf for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee. 

    FIRE 240 - Fire PROTECTION Systems

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate PLA. The PLA applicant must have obtained a passing score on the state certification exam so an International Fire Science Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification has been issued to the PLA applicant for Fire Inspector 2 and 3. The PLA applicant must also provide evidence of employment as a Fire Fighter 2 or a higher level occupational position in a fire department within the past five (5) years. The PLA applicant must provide a letter of reference from the Chief of the fire department where they are/were employed. Review of the portfolio is $36.30. After working with an advisor, please contact Darrin Raskopf for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee. 

    FIRE 251 - FIRE OFFICER III 

    This course offers a three-step PLA. Step 1 – the PLA applicant must have obtained a passing score on the state certification exam so an International Fire Science Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification has been issued to the PLA applicant for Fire Officer III. Step 2 – the PLA applicant must also provide evidence of employment as a Fire Fighter 2 or a higher-level occupational position in a fire department within the past five (5) years. Step 3 – the PLA applicant must provide a letter of reference from the Chief of the fire department where they are/were employed. This PLA option is available between weeks 1 – 12 of the fall or spring semester. Review of the portfolio is $36.30. After working with an advisor, please contact Darrin Raskopf for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee. 

    FIRE 252 - FIRE OFFICER IV

    This course offers a three-step PLA. Step 1 – the PLA applicant must have obtained a passing score on the state certification exam so an International Fire Science Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification has been issued to the PLA applicant for Fire Officer IV. Step 2 – the PLA applicant must also provide evidence of employment as a Fire Fighter 2 or a higher-level occupational position in a fire department within the past five (5) years. Step 3 – the PLA applicant must provide a letter of reference from the Chief of the fire department where they are/were employed. This PLA option is available between weeks 1 – 12 of the fall or spring semester. Review of the portfolio is $36.30. After working with an advisor, please contact Darrin Raskopf for more information.  Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • French

    FREN 101 - Elementary French I

    Several options for PLA exist for this course:

    • French Language and Culture  Advanced Placement Exam, required score 3 or better.
    • IB ab Language Initio, score of 4 or higher
    • French Language CLEP Level 1 exam with a score of 50 or higher, or Level 2, a score of 59 or higher.
    • Students who have completed FREN 102 with a C or better can earn credit for FREN 101 through Vertical Credit. Students who have passed FREN 102 should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    Students who have passed any of these exams should talk with their advisor to apply for credit. After working with a advisor, please contact Brent Hart for more information.

    FREN 102 - Elementary French II

    Several options for PLA exist for this course:

    • French Language and Culture Advanced Placement Exam, required score 3 or higher.
    • IB Language B Exam (SL and HL), score of 5 or better
    • French Language CLEP Level 1 exam with a score of 50, or Level 2, a score of 59 or higher.
    • Students who have completed FREN 201 with a C or better can earn credit for FREN 101 and 102 through Vertical Credit. Students who have passed FREN 201 should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    Students who have passed any of these exams should talk with their advisor to apply for credit. After working with a advisor, please contact Brent Hart for more information.

    FREN 201 - Intermediate French I

    Several options available for PLA exist for this course:

    • French Language and Culture Advanced Placement Exam, required score 4 or higher.
    • IB Language B, required score 6
    • CLEP, French Language Level 2 Exam, required score 59 or higher

    Students who have completed any of the above options should talk with their advisor to apply for credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Brent Hart for more information.

  • Geography

    GEOG 100 - Physical Geography

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 75% or higher on the written exam offered in the Testing Services available between the first and fourteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies.  After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information.

    GEOG 100L - Physical Geography Lab

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 75% or higher on the written exam offered in the Testing Services available between the first and fourteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies. After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information.

    GEOG 102 - Cultural Geography

    This course offers two options for PLA. The Advanced Placement Human Geography exam with a score of 3 or higher or the DSST,Human/Cultural Geography, with a minimum score of 400 to earn credit. Offered through Testing Services available between the first and fourteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies.

    Students who have passed either of these exams should talk with their advisor to apply for credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information.

    GEOG 200 - World Regional Geography

    This course offers two options for PLA. A written challenge exam available between the first and fourteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester through Testing Services.  The cost of the exam is $20.  Because the exam includes a portion that is not self-graded, there is also a fee of $36.30 for the review of the subjective material. A score of 75% or higher is required. Another is an Advanced Placement World Geography exam with a score of 3 or better.  After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    GEOG 270 - Global Climate Change

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. The exam is available between the first and fourteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester through Testing Services.  The cost of the exam is $20.  Because the exam includes a portion that is not self-graded, there is also a fee of $36.30 for the review of the subjective material. A score of 75% or higher is required. After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Geographic Information Systems

    GIS 120 - WEB GIS

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 60% or higher on the skills exam offered in the Testing Services. After working with an advisor, please contact Bryan Krouse for more information. 

     

    GIS 126 - Fundamentals of GIS

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 75% or higher on the written exam offered in the Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies. There is also a fee of $36.30 for the review of the subjective material by a faculty member. After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    GIS 155 - Introduction to GPS

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 75% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies. There is also a fee of $36.30 for the review of the subjective material by a faculty member. After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    GIS 225 - Cartography

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 75% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies. There is also a fee of $72.60 for the review of the subjective material by a faculty member. After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    GIS 226 - Spatial Analysis With GIS

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 75% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies. There is also a fee of $72.60 for the review of the subjective material by a faculty member. After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    GIS 230 - Remote Sensing/GIS Integration

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 75% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies. There is also a fee of $72.60 for the review of the subjective material by a faculty member. After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    GIS 240 - Python Scripting for GIS

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 75% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies. There is also a fee of $72.60 for the review of the subjective material by a faculty member. After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Geology

    GEOL 101- Physical Geology

    Several options for PLA exist for this course:

    • DSST Exam: Environmental Science with a score of 400 or better.
    •  Challenge Exam, students must pass both the lecture and lab components of the course.  After passing the written exam with a score of 70% or higher, students then sign up for the lab challenge exam which is available during the last week of the fall or spring semester.  After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    GEOL 101L- Physical Geology LAB

    After passing the written exam, student then sign up for the lab challenge exam which is available between the first and twelfth week of the fall or spring semester.  The cost is $72.60 for faculty review plus $2.50 for supplies.  After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    GEOL 102 - Historical Geology

    To earn PLA through a CWI Challenge Exam, students must pass both the lecture and lab components of the course.  After passing the written exam with a score of 70% or higher, students then sign up for the lab challenge exam which is available during the last week of the fall or spring semester.  After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. 

    GEOL 102L - Historical Geology LAB

    After passing the written exam with a score of 70% or higher, students then sign up for the lab challenge exam which is available during the last week of the fall or spring semester.  The cost is $72.60 for faculty review plus $2.50 for supplies.   After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information.  Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

     

  • Geosciences

    GEOs 104- Natural Disasters & Environmental Geology

    To earn PLA through a CWI Challenge Exam, students must pass both the lecture and lab components of the course.  The lecture portion of the course will be assessed by a written exam which can be taken through Testing Services between the first and twelfth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $20.  After passing the written exam with a score of 70% or higher, students then sign up for the lab challenge exam which is available during finals week of the fall or spring semester.  After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. 

    GEOs 104L - Natural Disasters & Environmental Geology LAB

     After passing the written exam, student then sign up for the lab challenge exam which is available during finals week of the fall or spring semester.  The cost is $72.60 for faculty review plus $2.50 for supplies.  After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    GEOs 105 - Earth's Natural Resources

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete a Challenge exam through Testing Services between the first and twelfth week of the fall or spring semester. If you earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam, student may attempt the Writing Prompt also given through the Assessment and Testing Center. The test and the writing prompt will each cost $20.  The Writing Prompt review will cost $36.30. After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    GEOS 170 : Earth's Weather and Climate

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. The exam is available between the first and fourteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester through Testing Services.  The cost of the exam is $20.  After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. 

    GEOS 208 : Hydrology and Water Resources

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. The exam is available between the first and fourteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester through Testing Services.  The cost of the exam is $20.  After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. 

    GEOS 270 - GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. The exam is available between the first and fourteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester through Testing Services.  The cost of the exam is $20.  Because the exam includes a portion that is not self-graded, there is also a fee of $36.30 for the review of the subjective material. A score of 75% or higher is required. After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    GEOs 275 - Field Geology

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Paul Stahmann for more information.  

     

  • Health Science

    HLTH 101 - Medical Terminology

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 75% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies. There is also a fee of $72.60 for the review of the subjective material by a faculty member. After working with an advisor, please contact Jill Johnson for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    HLTH 202 - Introduction to Health Systems

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 75% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies. There is also a fee of $72.60 for the review of the subjective material by a faculty member.  After working with an advisor, please contact Jill Johnson for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    HLTH 220 - Fundamentals of Nutrition

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 75% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies. There is also a fee of $72.60 for the review of the subjective material by a faculty member.  After working with an advisor, please contact Jill Johnson for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    HLTH 280 - Global Health

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 75% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies. There is also a fee of $72.60 for the review of the subjective material by a faculty member.  After working with an advisor, please contact Jill Johnson for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Heavy Duty Truck Technician

    TTEC 100-level Courses -  All 100-level Heavy Duty Truck Technician Courses

    These courses utilize a portfolio of previous and current work (minimum of five years) including current ASE Heavy Truck Technician Certifications related to the course being challenged to demonstrate prior learning. Students must also pass the final exam used in the lecture and lab portions of the course with a score of 70% or higher.  There is no charge for the review of the portfolio and exam. After working with an advisor, please contact Alex Beal for more information.

    TTEC 200-level Courses - All 200-level Heavy Duty Truck Technician Courses

     TTEC 200 Level courses do not offer PLA. Please see the Department Chair Alex Beal for more information.

  • Heavy Equipment Technician

    HTEC 111 : Introduction to Heavy Equipment Service Industry

    This course utilizes a portfolio including a current resume documenting diesel related employment (minimum of five years). Students must also pass the final exam used in the course with a score of 70% or higher. There is no charge for the review of the portfolio and exam. After working with an advisor, please contact Alex Beal for more information.

    HTEC 121 : DC Circuits & Basic Electrical Systems

    This course utilizes a portfolio including a current resume documenting diesel related employment (minimum of five years). Students must also pass the final exam used in both the lecture and lab portions of the course. Students must pass both the lecture and lab final exam with a score of 70% or higher. There is no charge for the review of the portfolio and exam. After working with an advisor, please contact Alex Beal for more information.

     HTEC 131 : Track Systems and Mechanical Repair

    This course utilizes a portfolio including a current resume documenting diesel related employment (minimum of five years). Students must also pass the final exam used in both the lecture and lab portions of the course. Students must pass both the lecture and lab final exam with a score of 70% or higher. There is no charge for the review of the portfolio and exam. After working with an advisor, please contact Alex Beal for more information.

    HTEC 141 : Diesel Engine Theory of Operation and Repair

    This course utilizes a portfolio including a current resume documenting diesel related employment (minimum of five years). Students must also pass the final exam used in both the lecture and lab portions of the course. Students must pass both the lecture and lab final exam with a score of 70% or higher. There is no charge for the review of the portfolio and exam. After working with an advisor, please contact Alex Beal for more information.

    HTEC 151 : Preventive Maintenance

    This course utilizes a portfolio including a current resume documenting diesel related employment (minimum of five years). Students must also pass the final exam used in both the lecture and lab portions of the course. Students must pass both the lecture and lab final exam with a score of 70% or higher. There is no charge for the review of the portfolio and exam. After working with an advisor, please contact Alex Beal for more information.

    HTEC 161 : HVAC System Service

    This course utilizes a portfolio including a current resume documenting diesel related employment (minimum of five years). Students must also pass the final exam used in both the lecture and lab portions of the course. Students must pass both the lecture and lab final exam with a score of 70% or higher. There is no charge for the review of the portfolio and exam. After working with an advisor, please contact Alex Beal for more information.

    HTEC 171 : Fundamentals of Fluid Power

    This course utilizes a portfolio including a current resume documenting diesel related employment (minimum of five years). Students must also pass the final exam used in both the lecture and lab portions of the course. Students must pass both the lecture and lab final exam with a score of 70% or higher. There is no charge for the review of the portfolio and exam. After working with an advisor, please contact Alex Beal for more information.

    HTEC 181 : Principles of Electronically Managed Systems

    This courses do not offer PLA. Please see the Department Chair Alex Beal for more information.

    HTEC 200 - level Courses - All 200-level Heavy Equipment Technician Courses

    This courses do not offer PLA. Please see the Department Chair Alex Beal for more information.

    HTEC 211 : Gearing and Driveline Systems

    This courses do not offer PLA. Please see the Department Chair Alex Beal for more information.

    HTEC 221 : Mobile Equipment Hydraulic Systems

    This courses do not offer PLA. Please see the Department Chair Alex Beal for more information.

    HTEC 231 : Transmissions

    This courses do not offer PLA. Please see the Department Chair Alex Beal for more information.

    HTEC 241 : On-Board Vehicle Networks and Electronic Systems Troubleshooting

    This courses do not offer PLA. Please see the Department Chair Alex Beal for more information.

    HTEC 251 : Engine Emissions and Fuel Systems

    This courses do not offer PLA. Please see the Department Chair Alex Beal for more information.

    HTEC 261 : Hydraulic System Service and Repair

    This courses do not offer PLA. Please see the Department Chair Alex Beal for more information.

    HTEC 271 - Industry Practicum

    This courses do not offer PLA. Please see the Department Chair Alex Beal for more information.

     

  • History

    HIST 101 - WORLD HISTORY I

    This course accepts the Advanced Placement, World History: Ancient exam with a score of 3 or higher for PLA. The Challenge Exam with a score of 75% or higher is also an option. There is also a fee of $72.60 for the review of the subjective material by a faculty member. After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    HIST 102 - WORLD HISTORY II

    This course accepts the Advanced Placement, World History: Ancient exam with a score of 3 or higher for PLA. The Challenge Exam with a score of 75% or higher is also an option. There is also a fee of $72.60 for the review of the subjective material by a faculty member. After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    HIST 103 - Western Civilization I

    This course accepts the Advanced Placement, World History exam with a score of 3 or better for PLA. The CLEP exam, Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648, with a minimum score 50, is also an option. Students who have passed either of these exams should talk with their advisor to apply for credit. After working with  an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information.

    HIST 104 - Western Civilization II

    This course accepts the Advanced Placement, United States History exam with a score of 3 or higher to demonstrate prior learning.  The CLEP exam, Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present, with a minimum score 50, is also an option. Students who have passed either of these exams should talk with their advisor to apply for credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information.

    HIST 111 - United States History I

    This course accepts the Advanced Placement, United States History exam with a score of 3 or better for PLA. Another option is the CLEP exam, History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 with a minimum score 50. Students who have passed either of these exams should talk with their advisor to apply for credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information.

    HIST 112 - United States History II

    This course accepts the Advanced Placement, United States History exam with a score of 3 or better for PLA. Another option is the CLEP exam, History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present with a minimum score 50. Students who have passed either of these exams should talk with their advisor to apply for credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information

    HIST 190 - Introduction to the Study of History

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work for PLA. It is available weeks one through fourteen of the fall or spring semester. The review of the portfolio cost $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    HIST 210 - History Through Biography

    This course offers a written challenge exam for PLA.  Students must earn a 75% on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies. There is also a fee of $72.60 for the review of the subjective material by a faculty member. After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    HIST 220 - Great Ideas in History

    This course offers a written challenge exam for PLA.  Students must earn a 75% on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies. There is also a fee of $72.60 for the review of the subjective material by a faculty member. After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    HIST 230 - Themes in U.S. History

    This course accepts A History of the Vietnam War DSST Exam or The Civil War and Reconstruction with a minimum score of 400 for PLA. Students who have passed either of these exams should talk with their advisor to apply for credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information.

    HIST 239 - United States Military History

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 75% on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies.There is also a fee of $72.60 for the review of the subjective material by a faculty member. After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    HIST 240 - Themes in Western History

    This course offers a DSST Exam, History of the Soviet Union, with a minimum score of 400 for PLA.  Students who have passed this exam should talk with their advisor to apply for credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information.

  • Honors

    HON 198 : Introduction to Honors

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Program Coordinator, Michal Yadlin for more information.

     

  • Horticulture Technology

    HRTC 106 - Annuals and Perennials

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered at the Horticulture site. Exam must be completed within the first ten (10) days of the course semester.  The cost of the exam is $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Andrea Schumaker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    HRTC 107 - Landscape Management: Maintenance

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning. The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services. If students earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam, they will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  The test will cost $20.  The portfolio review will cost $90.75. It must be completed within the first ten (10) days of the course semester. After working with an advisor, please contact Andrea Schumaker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    HRTC 108 - Plant Propagation and Management

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 75% or higher on the written exam and it must be completed within the first ten (10) days of the course semester through Testing Services. The standard $20 testing fee applies. The cost of the exam is $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Andrea Schumaker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    HRTC 110 - Plant Science

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam and it must be completed between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester through Testing Services. The standard $20 testing fee applies. The cost of the exam is $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Andrea Schumaker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    HRTC 136 - Greenhouse and Nursery Management

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services. If students earn the required score of 75% or higher on the exam, they will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  The standard $20 testing fee applies.  The portfolio review will cost $72.60. It must be completed within the first ten (10) days of the course semester.  After working with an advisor, please contact Andrea Schumaker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    HRTC 140 - Soils and Plant Nutrition

    This course offers a written final exam for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services. If students earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam, they will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  The standard $20 testing fee applies.  The portfolio review will cost $72.60. It must be completed within the first ten (10) days of the course semester.  After working with an advisor, please contact Andrea Schumaker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    HRTC 143 - Horticulture Internship Seminar

    This course utilizes a portfolio to demonstrate prior learning, the cost for review is $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Andrea Schumaker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    HRTC 155 - Urban Agriculture

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services. If the student earns the required score of 75% or higher on the exam, they will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  The standard $20 testing fee applies.  The portfolio review will cost $90.75. It must be completed within the first ten (10) days of the course semester.  After working with an advisor, please contact Andrea Schumaker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    HRTC 200 - Landscape Management: QWEL

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services. If students earn the required score of 75% or higher on the exam, they will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  The standard $20 testing fee applies.  The portfolio review will cost $72.60. It must be completed within the first ten (10) days of the course semester.  After working with an advisor, please contact Andrea Schumaker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    HRTC 203 -  Landscape Plants

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning. The first is an INLA CNP Plant Identification exam proctored in April and/or October. Sign up between weeks three and ten in the semester with the faculty. After passing that exam, students must complete the midterm and final exams from HRTC 203 with a 75% or higher; and successfully complete the Plant Portfolio assignment as outlined in HRTC 203. The cost of the review is $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Andrea Schumaker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    HRTC 204 -  Landscape Management: Installation

    This course offers a portfolio to demonstrate prior learning. Including National Certification through the National Association of Landscape Professional; Landscape Industry Certification written and Landscape Installation certified. The cost for review is $36.30, and the materials must be submitted within the first ten (10) days of the fall or spring semester.  After working with an advisor, please contact Andrea Schumaker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    HRTC 220 -  Interior and Floral Plant Design

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services. If students earn the required score of 75% or higher on the exam, they will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  The standard $20 testing fee applies.  The portfolio review will cost $72.60. It must be completed within the first tn (10) days of the course semester.  After working with an advisor, please contact Andrea Schumaker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    HRTC 254 -  Landscape Management - Irrigation

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services. If students earn the required score of 75% or higher on the exam, they will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  The standard $20 testing fee applies.  The portfolio review will cost $36.30. It must be completed within the first ten (10) days of the course semester.  After working with an advisor, please contact Andrea Schumaker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    HRTC 255 -  Integrated Pest Management

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam throughTesting Services. If students earn the required score of 75% or higher on the exam, they will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  The standard $20 testing fee applies.  The portfolio review will cost $36.30. It must be completed within the first ten (10) days of the course semester.  After working with an advisor, please contact Andrea Schumaker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    HRTC 256 -  Landscape Design I

    This course offers a process for earning credit through prior learning.  Submit a portfolio the cost for review is $90.75. It must be completed within the first ten (10) days of the course semester. After working with an advisor, please contact Andrea Schumaker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    HRTC 257 -  Landscape Design II

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning. This PLA option is available beginning of semester and will cost $90.75, for review.  After working with an advisor, please contact Andrea Schumaker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    HRTC 293 -  Horticulture Technology Internship

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning. This PLA option is available beginning of semester and will cost $72.60, for review.  After working with an advisor, please contact Andrea Schumaker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    HRTC 295 -  Horticulture Business Management Practicum

    This course offers a process for earning credit through prior learning.  Submit a portfolio the cost for review is $72.60, and must be completed during weeks one through twelve of the fall or spring semester. Including National Certification through the National Association of Landscape Professional; Landscape Industry Certification written and Landscape Installation certified. After working with an advisor, please contact Andrea Schumaker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Humanities

    HUMA 101 - Humanities - Prehistory to Renaissance

    This course accepts the CLEP Humanities exam with a score of 50 or higher to demonstrate prior learning.  Students who have passed this exam should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    HUMA 102 - Humanities - Baroque to Modern

    This course accepts the CLEP Humanities exam with a score of 50 or higher to demonstrate prior learning.  Students who have passed this exam should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

  • Information Technology Applications Management

    ITAM 101 - Introduction to Computer Applications

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% on the written exam offered in the Testing Services between the first and fourteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies. After working with an advisor, please contact Shelly Moore for more information.

    ITAM 110 - Introduction to Word Processing

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Shelly Moore for more information.

    ITAM 120 - Introduction to Presentation Software

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Shelly Moore for more information.

    ITAM 130 - Introduction to Spreadsheets

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Shelly Moore for more information.

  • Japanese

    JAPN 101 - Elementary Japanese I

    This course offers several options for PLA:

    • Japanese Language and Culture  Advanced Placement Exam that requires a score of 3 or better,
    • A written Challenge Exam to demonstrate prior learning. 
    • Vertical Credit with a C or better in JAPN 102.

    Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam given by appointment only. Cost is $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Brent Hart for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    JAPN 102 - Elementary Japanese II

    This course offers several options for PLA:

    • Japanese Language and Culture  Advanced Placement Exam that requires a score of 3 or better,
    • A written Challenge Exam to demonstrate prior learning. 
    • Vertical Credit with a C or better in JAPN 102.

    Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam given by appointment only. Cost is $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Brent Hart for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Law Enforcement

    LAWE 100 - Law Enforcement I

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning. This PLA option is offered between the first and fourteenth weeks of the fall semester. $72.60 is the charge for the review of the portfolio. After working with an advisor, please contact LeRoy Forsman for more information. Once approved to have a portolio review, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    LAWE 200 - Law Enforcement II

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  This PLA option is offered between the first and fourteenth weeks of the spring semester. $72.60 is the charge for the review of the portfolio. After working with an advisor, please contact LeRoy Forsman for more information. Once approved to have a portfolio review, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Machine Tool Technology

    MACH 103 - Machine Shop Laboratory I

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services. If students earn the required score of 85% or higher on the exam, they will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  The test will cost $20.  The portfolio review is offered the first two weeks of the fall or spring semester that the class is offered and will cost $36.30. After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    MACH 104 - Machine Shop Laboratory II

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services. If students earn the required score of 85% or higher on the exam, they will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  The test will cost $20.  The portfolio review is offered the first two weeks of the fall or spring semester that the class is offered and will cost $36.30.  After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    MACH 105 - Machine Shop Laboratory III

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services. If students earn the required score of 85% or higher on the exam, they will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  The test will cost $20.  The portfolio review is offered the first two weeks of the fall or spring semester that the class is offered and will cost $36.30.  After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    MACH 126 - Related Blueprint Reading I

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services. If students earn the required score of 85% or higher on the exam, they will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  The test will cost $20.  The portfolio review is offered the first two weeks of the fall or spring semester that the class is offered and will cost $36.30.  After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    MACH 127 - Related Blueprint Reading II

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services. If students earn the required score of 85% or higher on the exam, they will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  The test will cost $20.  The portfolio review is offered the first two weeks of the fall or spring semester that the class is offered and will cost $36.30.  After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee. 

    MACH 153 - Machine Shop Theory I

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services. If students earn the required score of 85% or higher on the exam, they will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  The test will cost $20.  The portfolio review is offered the first two weeks of the fall or spring semester that the class is offered and will cost $36.30. After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    MACH 154 - Machine Shop Theory II

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services. If students earn the required score of 85% or higher on the exam, they will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  The test will cost $20.  The portfolio review is offered the first two weeks of the fall or spring semester that the class is offered and will cost $36.30. After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    MACH 155 - Machine Shop Theory III

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services. If students earn the required score of 85% or higher on the exam, they will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  The test will cost $20.  The portfolio review is offered the first two weeks of the fall or spring semester that the class is offered and will cost $36.30. After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    MACH 203 - Advanced Machine Shop Laboratory I

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services. If students earn the required score of 85% or higher on the exam, they will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  The test will cost $20.  The portfolio review is offered the first two weeks of the fall or spring semester that the class is offered and will cost $36.30.  After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    MACH 204 - Advanced Machine Shop Laboratory II

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services. If students earn the required score of 85% or higher on the exam, they will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  The test will cost $20.  The portfolio review is offered the first two weeks of the fall or spring semester that the class is offered and will cost $36.30. After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    MACH 211 - Fundamentals of Computer-Aided Drafting and Design

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services. If students earn the required score of 85% or higher on the exam, they will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  The test will cost $20.  The portfolio review is offered the first two weeks of the fall or spring semester that the class is offered and will cost $36.30.  After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    MACH 212 - Computer-Aided Manufacturing

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services. If students earn the required score of 85% or higher on the exam, they will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  The test will cost $20.  The portfolio review is offered the first two weeks of the fall or spring semester that the class is offered and will cost $36.30.  After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    MACH 224 - Tool Design for Manufacturing

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services. If students earn the required score of 85% or higher on the exam, they will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  The test will cost $20.  The portfolio review is offered the first two weeks of the fall or spring semester that the class is offered and will cost $36.30.  After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    MACH 253 - Advanced Machine Shop Theory I

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services. If students earn the required score of 85% or higher on the exam, they will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  The test will cost $20.  The portfolio review is offered the first two weeks of the fall or spring semester that the class is offered and will cost $36.30.  After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    MACH 254 - Advanced Machine Shop Theory II

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services. If students earn the required score of 85% or higher on the exam, they will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  The test will cost $20.  The portfolio review is offered the first two weeks of the fall or spring semester that the class is offered and will cost $36.30.  After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Marketing Communications

    MRKT 125 - Introduction to Marketing

    This course offers a written challenge exam for PLA.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services during operating hours.  The standard $20 testing fee applies.  After working with an advisor, please contact Jim Gatfield for more information.

    MRKT 203 - Principles of Promotion

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning. The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Servicesduring open hours.  If the students earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam, they will then be invited to submit a portfolio. The test will cost $20. The portfolio review is offered the Monday following finals week of the fall or spring semester and will cost $36.30.  After working with an advisor, please contact Jim Gatfield for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    MRKT 240 - Social Media Management

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning. The first step is to complete a challenge exam through Testing Services during open hours.  If the students earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam, they will then be invited to submit a portfolio. The test will cost $20. The portfolio review is offered the Monday following finals week of the fall or spring semester cost for the review is $36.30. After working with an advisor, please contact Jim Gatfield for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    MRKT 245 - Business Simulation and Analysis

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services during operating hours.  The standard $20 testing fee applies.  After working with an advisor, please contact Jim Gatfield for more information.

    MRKT 246 - Advanced Digital Marketing

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services during operating hours.  The standard $20 testing fee applies.  After working with an advisor, please contact Jim Gatfield for more information.

    MRKT 257 - Principles of Management

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services during operating hours.  The standard $20 testing fee applies.  After working with an advisor, please contact Jim Gatfield for more information.

    MRKT 290 - Marketing Communications Capstone

    This is a capstone course, there is no PLA option.

  • Math

    MATH 085 - COLLeGE READINESS MATH

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. This is a remedial course. Please see the Manager of the Math Solutions Center Jennifer Miller for more information.

    MATH 097 - INTRODUCTORY PREP MATH

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. This is a remedial course. Please see the Manager of the Math Solutions Center Jennifer Miller for more information.

    MATH 098 - ADVANCED PREP MATH

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. This is a remedial course. Please see the Manager of the Math Solutions Center Jennifer Miller for more information.

    MATH 099 - EXPANDED PREP MATH

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. This is a remedial course. Please see the Manager of the Math Solutions Center Jennifer Miller for more information.

    Math 118 - Technical Math

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered in the Testing Services between the second and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies. After working with an advisor, please contact Emiko Quintana for more information before taking the exam.

    Math 118L - Technical Math Lab

    This course offers a written challenge practical exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must first pass the MATH 118 PLA. After passing the lecture PLA, schedule a time to complete the Lab Practical in Fall/Spring Semesters Week 16.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam. After working with an advisor, please contact Emiko Quintana for more information before taking the exam. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    Math 122 - Math in Modern Society Plus

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Emiko Quintana for more information.

    Math 123 - Math in Modern Society

    Several options for PLA exist for this course:

    • CLEP Exam: College Mathematics exam with a score of 50 or higher for credit.
    • DSST Exam: Math for Liberal Arts with a score of 400 or better. 

    Students who have completed one of the options above should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    This course also offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the second and fifteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies. After working with an advisor, please contact Emiko Quintana for more information before taking the exam.

    Math 123P - Math in Modern Society 

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Emiko Quintana for more information.

    Math 130 - Finite Mathematics

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the second and fifteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies. After working with an advisor, please contact Emiko Quintana for more information before taking the exam.

    Math 142 - College Algebra Plus

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Emiko Quintana for more information.

    Math 143 - College Algebra

    Several options for PLA exist for this course:

    • DSST Exam: Fundamentals of College Algebra with a score of 400 or better
    • CLEP Exam: College Algebra with a score of 50 or better

    Students who have completed one of the options above should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    This course also offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the second and fifteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies. After working with an advisor, please contact Emiko Quintana for more information before taking the exam.

    Math 143P - College Algebra

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Emiko Quintana for more information.

    Math 144 - Trigonometry

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the second and fifteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies.  After working with an advisor, please contact Emiko Quintana for more information before taking the exam.

    Math 147 - College Algebra and Trigonometry

    This course accepts the CLEP Pre-calculus Exam with a score of 50 or better to award credit. Students who have completed this exam should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    This course also offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the second and fifteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies. After working with an advisor, please contact Emiko Quintana for more information before taking the exam.

    Math 152 - Statistical Reasoning Plus

     Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Emiko Quintana for more information.

    Math 153 -  Statistical Reasoning 

    Several options for PLA exist for this course:

    • DSST Exam: Principles of Statistics with a score of 400 or better
    • Advanced Placement Exam: Statistics with a score of 3 or better

    Students who have completed one of the options above should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    This course also offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the second and fifteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies. After working with an advisor, please contact Emiko Quintana for more information before taking the exam.

    Math 153P -  Statistical Reasoning 

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Emiko Quintana for more information. 

    Math 157 -  Math for Elementary Teachers I

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies. Because the exam includes a portion that is not self-graded, there is also a fee of $36.30 for the review of the subjective material. After working with an advisor, please contact Emiko Quintana for more information before taking the exam. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    Math 160 - Survey of Calculus

    Several options for PLA exist for this course:

    • CLEP Calculus Exam with a score of 50 or better
    • Advanced Placement Calculus AB Exam with a score of 3 or better.

    Students cannot receive credit for both MATH 160 and MATH 170 through these exams.  Students who have completed one of the options above should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    This course also offers a written challenge exam for PLA.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the second and fifteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies.  After working with an advisor, please contact Emiko Quintana for more information before taking the exam.

    Math 170 - Calculus I

    Several options for PLA exist for this course:

    • CLEP Calculus Exam with a score of 50 or better
    • Advanced Placement Calculus BC Exam with a score of 3 or better
    • Students who have completed MATH 175 with a C or better can earn credit for MATH 170 through Vertical Credit. Students who have passed MATH 175 should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    Students cannot receive credit for both MATH 160 and MATH 170 through these exams.  Students who have completed one of the options above should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    This course also offers a written challenge exam for PLA. Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the second and fifteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies.  After working with an advisor, please contact Emiko Quintana for more information before taking the exam.

    Math 175 - Calculus II

    This course accepts the Advanced Placement Calculus BC Exam with a score of 3 or better to demonstrate prior learning.  Students can receive credit for both MATH 175 and MATH 170 through this exam if doing so is appropriate for their degree.  Students who have completed this option should talk with their advisor to apply for credit. 

    This course also offers a written challenge exam for PLA.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the second and fifteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies.  After working with an advisor, please contact Emiko Quintana for more information before taking the exam.

    Math 176 - Discrete Mathematics

    This course offers a written challenge exam for PLA. Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the second and fifeenth weeks of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies. After working with an advisor, please contact Emiko Quintana for more information before taking the exam. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    Math 230 - Introduction to Linear Algebra

    This course offers a written challenge exam for PLA.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the second and fifteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies. After working with an advisor, please contact Emiko Quintana for more information.

    Math 257 - Math for Elementary Teachers II

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the second and fiftteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies. Because the exam includes a portion that is not self-graded, there is also a fee of $36.30 for the review of the subjective material. After working with an advisor, please contact Emiko Quintana for more information before taking the exam. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    Math 275 - Calculus III

    This course offers a written challenge exam for PLA. Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the second and fiftteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies. After working with an advisor, please contact Emiko Quintana for more information.

    Math 285 - Differential Equations with Matrix Theory

    This course offers a written challenge exam for PLA. Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the second and fifteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies. After working with an advisor, please contact Emiko Quintana for more information.

    MATH 293 : Mathematics Internship

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Emiko Quintana for more information.

  • Medical Administrative Support

    MADM 113 - Medical Front Office Skills

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA.  The exam is available through Testing Services during open business hours. Students must earn a 75% or higher on the challenge exam. The standard cost of the exam is $20. Because the exam includes a portion that is not self-graded, there is also a fee of $72.60 for the review of the subjective material. After working with an advisor, please contact Sabina Omair for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    MADM 115 - Human Relations in Healthcare

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA.  Students take the exam through Testing Services during open business hours.  Students must earn a 75% or higher on the challenge exam. The cost of the exam is $20.  Because the exam includes a portion that is not self-graded, there is also a fee of $72.60 for the review of the subjective material. After working with an advisor, please contact Sabina Omair for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    MADM 223 - Integrated Medical Office Software

    This course offers a written exam for PLA.  Students take the exam through Testing Services during open business hours.  Students must earn a 75% or higher on the challenge exam. The cost of the exam is $20.  Because the exam includes a portion that is not self-graded, there is also a fee of $72.60 for the review of the subjective material.  After working with an advisor, please contact Sabina Omair for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee. 

    MADM 240 - Health Insurance and Billing

    This course offers a written exam for PLA.  Students take the exam through Testing Services during open business hours.  Students must earn a 75% or higher on the challenge exam. The cost of the exam is $20.  Because the exam includes a portion that is not self-graded, there is also a fee of $72.60 for the review of the subjective material.  After working with an advisor, please contact Sabina Omair for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Medical Assistant

    MEDA 108 -  Pharmacology

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services. If students earn the required score of 80% or higher on the exam, they will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  The test will cost $20. The cost to review the portfolio is $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Sabina Omair for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    MEDA 132 -  Medical Office Procedures

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services. If students earn the required score of 80% or higher on the exam, they will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  The test will cost $20. The cost to review the portfolio is $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Sabina Omair for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    MEDA 201 -  Medical Assisting Professional Development

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Sabina Omair for more information.  

    MEDA 220 - Human Diseases

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services. If students earn the required score of 80% or higher on the exam, they will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  The test will cost $20. The cost to review the portfolio is $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Sabina Omair for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.  

    MEDA 237 - Ethics for Medical Professionals

    This course offers a written exam for PLA.  Students take the exam through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester.   Students must earn an 85% or higher on the exam. The cost of the exam is $20.  Because the exam includes a portion that is not self-graded, there is also a fee of $72.60 for the review of the subjective material.  After working with an advisor, please contact Sabina Omair for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    MEDA 242 - Clinical Procedures I

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning. Cost is $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Sabina Omair for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    MEDA 243 - Clinical Procedures II

      Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Sabina Omair for more information..0

    MEDA 245 - MEDICAL ASSISTANT Practicum

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Sabina Omair for more information.  

  • Microbiological, Molecular, and Biomedical Sciences

    MMBS 106 - Making Sense of the Micro-biotic-me

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students take the exam through Testing Services between the first (1) and fifteenth (15) week of the fall or spring semester. Students must earn an 70% or higher on the exam. The cost of the exam is $20. After working with an advisor, please contact Daniel Beckman for more information.

    MMBS 111 - Introductory Microbiology

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students take the exam through Testing Services between the first (1) and fifteenth (15) week of the fall or spring semester. Students must earn an 70% or higher on the exam. The cost of the exam is $20. After working with an advisor, please contact Daniel Beckman for more information.

    In order to earn Scientific Ways of Knowing, GEM 4, credit, students must also have credit for the related lab course.

    MMBS 111L - Introductory Microbiology Lab

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Students who have earned PLA credit for MMBS 111 should expect to take the MMBS 111L course. Please see the Department Chair Daniel Beckman for more information.  

    MMBS 250 - General Microbiology

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students take the exam through Testing Services between the first(1) and twelfth(12) week of the fall or spring semester. Students must earn an 70% or higher on the exam. The cost of the exam is $20.  Because the exam includes a portion that is not self-graded, there is also a fee of $36.30 for the review of the subjective material.  After working with an advisor, please contact Daniel Beckman for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    MMBS 250L - General Microbiology Lab

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Daniel Beckman for more information. 

    MMBS 260 - Introduction to Cell Biology

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students take the exam through Testing Services between the first(1) and twelfth(12) week of the fall or spring semester. Students must earn an 70% or higher on the challenge exam. The cost of the exam is $20. Because the exam includes a portion that is not self-graded, there is also a fee of $36.30 for the review of the subjective material. After working with an advisor, please contact Daniel Beckman for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    MMBS 260L - Introduction to Cell Biology Lab

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Daniel Beckman for more information. 

    MMBS 270 - INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Daniel Beckman for more information. 

    MMBS 280 - Genetics

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students take the exam through Testing Services between the first(1) and twelfth(12) week of the fall or spring semester. Students must earn an 70% or higher on the challenge exam. The cost of the exam is $20.  Because the exam includes a portion that is not self-graded, there is also a fee of $36.30 for the review of the subjective material.  After working with an advisor, please contact Daniel Beckman for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    MMBS 280L - Genetics Lab

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Daniel Beckman for more information. 

  • Military Science and Leadership

    All Military Science and Leadership courses do not offer PLA. For more questions please contact Kim Scheffer.

  • Music

    MUSI 100 - Introduction to Music 

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete a written challenge through Testing Services. Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered the fourth and sixth weeks of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 exam fee applies along with $36.30 fee to review the exam. The second step is passing the  IB Diploma Programme with a score of minimum 4 on standard level [SL] or higher level [HL]). After working with an advisor, please contact Brenda Fisher for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    MUSI 108 - Survey of Jazz and Pop Music

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered in the Assessment and Testing Center weeks between the fourth and sixth weeks of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 exam fee applies along with $18.15 fee to review the exam.  After working with an advisor, please contact Brenda Fisher for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    MUSI 109 - Survey of World Music

    This course offers a written exam for PLA.  You take the exam through Testing Services between the fourth and sixth week of the fall or spring semester. Students must earn an 70% or higher on the challenge exam. The cost of the exam is $20.  Because the exam includes a portion that is not self-graded, there is also a fee of $18.15 for the review of the subjective material.  After working with an advisor, please contact Brenda Fisher for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    MUSI 144 - CLASS GUITAR

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Brenda Fisher for more information. 

    MUSI 150 - Beginning Class Piano I

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam and an audition. The exam is offered in the Assessment and Testing Center weeks between the fourth and sixth weeks of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 exam fee applies along with $36.30 fee to review the exam.  After working with an advisor, please contact Brenda Fisher for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Network and System Administration

    NADM 140 - Fundamentals of Windows Operating System

    This course offers a written challenge exam for PLA.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered in the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 exam fee applies along with $72.60 fee for review. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    NADM 142 - Network Services

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered in the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 exam fee applies along with $72.60 fee for review. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    NADM 144 - Routing and Switching Environment

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered in the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 exam fee applies along with $72.60 fee for review. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    NADM 155 - Network Server Management

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered in the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 exam fee applies along with $72.60 fee for review. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    NADM 157 - Linux System Administration

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered in the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 exam fee applies along with $72.60 fee for review. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    NADM 159 - Security

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered in the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 exam fee applies along with $72.60 fee for review. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    NADM 260 - Network Infrastructure

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 80% or higher on the written exam offered in the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 exam fee applies along with $72.60 fee for review. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    NADM 262 - Directory Services

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 80% or higher on the written exam offered in the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 exam fee applies along with $72.60 fee for review. After working with an advisor, please contact  David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    NADM 264 - E-Mail Systems

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered in the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 exam fee applies along with $72.60 fee for review. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    NADM 266 - Database Administration

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered in the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 exam fee applies along with $72.60 fee for review. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    NADM 268 - Advanced Infrastructure

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered in the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 exam fee applies along with $72.60 fee for review. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    NADM 271 - Virtualization Technologies 

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered in the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 exam fee applies along with $72.60 fee for review. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    NADM 280 - CLOUD TECHNOLOGIES

    This course offers a skills-based exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 80% on the assessment. The standard $20 exam fee applies along with $72.60 fee for review.  The student has to have a current CompTIA Cloud +Certification. A consultation with the designated faculty must be scheduled two (2) weeks in advance the fall or spring semester.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    NADM 281 -  FUNDAMENTAL OF MICROSOFT POWERSHELL AND AZURE

    This course offers a challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. If the student does not have a current Azure Fundamentals Certification, than the next step is to pass the written and skills based exam with 80% or higher for both portions of the assessment.  One exam is for Windows PowerShell and one exam is for Microsoft Azure.  A consultation with the designated faculty must be scheduled two (2) weeks in advance the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 exam fee applies along with $72.60 fee for review.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    NADM 282 - MICROSOFT AZURE ADMINISTRATOR 

    This course offers a challenge exam (written and skills exams) to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 80% or higher on both portions of the assessment. The standard $20 exam fee applies along with $72.60 fee for review. The student has to have a current Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification (AZ-104).  A consultation with the designated faculty must be scheduled two (2) weeks in advance the fall or spring semester. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee. 

    NADM 283 - MICROSOFT 365 MESSAGING SERVICES 

    This course offers a challenge exam (written and skills exams) to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 80% or higher on both portions of the assessment. The standard $20 exam fee applies along with $72.60 fee for review. The student has to have a current Microsoft 365 Certification: Messaging Administrator Associate Certification.  A consultation with the designated faculty must be scheduled two (2) weeks in advance the fall or spring semester. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee. 

  • Nursing

    Please note: Awarding of NURS credits through PLA does not indicate automatic acceptance into the Nursing program.

    NURS 100 - Fundamentals  of Nursing and Health Assessment

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 85% or higher on the written exam offered in the Testing Services. The standard $20 testing fee applies. After working with an advisor, please contact Allison Baker for more information.

    NURS 103 - Nursing & Health Assessment Skills Lab/Clinic

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Allison Baker for more information.   

    NURS 104 - Basic Medical Surgical Nursing

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 85% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services. The standard $20 testing fee applies. After working with an advisor, please contact Allison Baker for more information.

    NURS 105 - Basic Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Allison Baker for more information.    

    NURS 106 - Basic Pharmacology for Nursing

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 85% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services. The standard $20 testing fee applies. After working with an advisor, please contact Allison Baker for more information.

    NURS 200 - Nursing Specialties

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 85% or higher on the written exam offered in the Assessment and Testing Center. The standard $20 testing fee applies. After working with an advisor, please contact Allison Baker for more information.

    NURS 201 - Nursing Specialties Clinical

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Allison Baker for more information. 

    NURS 202 - Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 85% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services. The standard $20 testing fee applies. After working with an advisor, please contact Allison Baker for more information.

    NURS 203 - Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Lab/ Clinical

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Allison Baker for more information.

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    OTA courses - Occupation Therapy Assistant

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this program. Please see the Department Chair Mel Henderson for more information.

  • Philosophy

    PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy

    This course offers a one-step process for earning credit through prior learning. Students will complete an essay exam through Testing Services. The exam should take approximately one hour and must be passed with 70% or higher. The standard $20 exam fee applies along with $18.15 fee for review and is available weeks four through six of the fall or spring semester and will cost $18.15. After working with an advisor, please contact Kim Scheffer for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PHIL 103 - Introduction to Ethics

    This course offers a one-step process for earning credit through prior learning. Students will complete an essay exam through Testing Services. The exam should take approximately one hour and must be passed with 70% or higher. The standard $20 exam fee applies along with $18.15 fee for review and is available weeks four through six of the fall or spring semester and will cost $18.15. After working with an advisor, please contact Kim Scheffer for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PHIL 111 - World Religions

    This course offers a one-step process for earning credit through prior learning. Students will complete an essay exam through Testing Services. The exam should take approximately one hour and must be passed with 70% or higher. The standard $20 exam fee applies along with $18.15 fee for review and is available weeks four through six of the fall or spring semester. After working with an advisor, please contact Kim Scheffer for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PHIL 209 - Logic and Philosophy

    This course offers a one-step process for earning credit through prior learning. Students will complete an essay exam through Testing Services. The exam should take approximately one hour and must be passed with 70% or higher. The standard $20 exam fee applies along with $18.15 fee for review and is available weeks four through six of the fall or spring semester. After working with an advisor, please contact Kim Scheffer for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PHIL 240 : Belief and Reality

    This course offers a one-step process for earning credit through prior learning. Students will complete an essay exam through Testing Services. The exam should take approximately two hours and must be passed with 70% or higher. The standard $20 exam fee applies along with $18.15 fee for review and is available weeks four through six of the fall or spring semester. After working with an advisor, please contact Kim Scheffer for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Physical Therapist Assistant

    PTAE courses

    PTAE courses do not offer PLA.

  • Physics

    PHYS 100 - Survey of Physics

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA.  Students must pass both the lecture and lab components for the course to earn PLA credit.  The lecture portion of the course will be assessed by a written exam and the lab portion will be assessed through a lab challenge exam. The lecture potion of the exam can be taken in the between the first and twelfth weeks of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $36.30. After passing the written exam with a score of 70% or higher, student then signs up for the lab challenge exam which is available during the last week of the fall or spring semester. After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee. 

    PHYS 100L - Survey of Physics Lab

    After passing the written exam with a score of 70% or higher, students can then sign up for the lab challenge exam available during the last week of the fall or spring semester. The fee for the lab will be $72.60 plus $2.50 for supplies.  After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PHYS 101 and 101L - Survey of Astronomy

    This course offers a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning. Student must successfully complete the review for lecture before being offered the opportunity to submit for lab. Cost of portfolio review is $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact  Paul Stahmann for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PHYS 111- General Physics I

    This course accepts the Advanced Placement Physics 1: Algebra-Based Exam with a score of 3 or higher to earn credit. Students who pass this exams should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    CWI also offers a challenge exam through which students must pass both the lecture and lab components to earn credit for the course. The lecture portion of the course will be assessed by a written exam which can be taken through Testing Services between the first and twelfth week of the fall or spring semester for a standard fee of $20.  After passing the written exam with a score of 70% or higher, students then sign up for the lab challenge exam which is available during the week before semester start dates fall or spring semester. After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PHYS 111 L- General Physics I LAB

    After passing the written exam, student then sign up for the lab challenge exam which is available during the last week of the  fall or spring semester. After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

     

    PHYS 112 - General Physics II

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA.  Students must pass both the lecture and lab components for the course to earn PLA credit.  The lecture portion of the course will be assessed by a written exam and the lab portion will be assessed through a lab challenge exam. The lecture potion of the exam can be taken between the first and twelfth weeks of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $36.30. After passing the written exam with a score of 70% or higher, student then signs up for the lab challenge exam which is available during the last week of the fall or spring semester. After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee. 

    PHYS 112L - General Physics II Lab

    After passing the written exam with a score of 70% or higher, students can then sign up for the lab challenge exam available during the last week of the fall or spring semester. The fee for the lab will be $72.60 plus $2.50 for supplies.  After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PHYS 211 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I

    This course accepts the Advanced Placement Physics C: Mechanics Exam with a score of 3 or higher to earn credit. Students who pass this exams should talk with their advisor to apply for credit. 

    CWI also offers a challenge exam for PLA.  Students must pass both the lecture and lab components for the course to earn PLA credit.  The lecture portion of the course will be assessed by a written exam and the lab portion will be assessed through a lab challenge exam. The lecture potion of the exam can be taken in the between the first and twelfth weeks of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $36.30. After passing the written exam with a score of 70% or higher, student then signs up for the lab challenge exam which is available during the last week of the fall or spring semester. After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information.  Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PHYS 211L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab

    After passing the written exam with a score of 70% or higher, students can then sign up for the lab challenge exam available during the last week of the fall or spring semester. The fee for the lab will be $108.90 plus $2.50 for supplies.  After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PHYS 212 - physics for Scientists and Engineers II 

    This course offers a challenge exam for PLA.  Students must pass both the lecture and lab components for the course to earn PLA credit.  The lecture portion of the course will be assessed by a written exam and the lab portion will be assessed through a lab challenge exam. The lecture potion of the exam can be taken in the between the first and twelfth weeks of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $36.30 for faculty time reviewing the exam. After passing the written exam with a score of 70% or higher, student then signs up for the lab challenge exam. After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee. 

    PHYS 212L - physics for Scientists and Engineers II lab

    After passing the written exam with a score of 70% or higher, students then sign up for the lab challenge exam which is during the last week of the fall or spring semester. Cost of lab challenge is $108.90 plus $2.50 for supplies. After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Political Science

    POLS 101 - American National Government

    This course accepts the Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics Exam with a score of 3 or higher to earn credit. It also accepts the CLEP American Government Exam with a score of 50 or higher for credit.  Students who pass either of these exams should talk with their advisor to apply for credit. 

    POLS 102 - Introduction to Political Science

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 75% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth weeks of the  fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies. After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information. 

    POLS 210 - Introduction to Comparative Politics

    This course accepts Advanced Placement (AP) exam, Comparative Government and Politics, score of 3 or higher for credit.  Please meet with an advisor to process the request for credit.

    Students also have the option of taking a challenge exam which has a minimum score of 75% or higher to demonstrate prior learning. Offered by the Testing Services between the first and fourteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies plus a fee of $72.60 for review.  After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    POLS 221 - Introduction to International Relations

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 75% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth weeks of the  fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies plus a fee of $72.60 for review. After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    POLS 230 -  Political Philosophy

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 75% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth weeks of the  fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies plus a fee of $72.60 for review.  After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    POLS 240 -  American Constitutional Foundations

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 75% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth weeks of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies plus a fee of $72.60 for review. After working with an advisor, please contact Rob Harbaugh for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Practical Nursing

    PNUR 110 - Fundamentals of Nursing

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. Students must earn a 85% or higher on the written exam with four (4) weeks notice to instructor. The cost is $36.30 for proctor and grading. After working with an advisor, please contact Allison Baker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PNUR 110L - Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Allison Baker for more information.

    PNUR 115 - Mental Health

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. Available to students accepted into the program. Students must earn a 90% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the second and fourteenth week of the semester fall or spring semester. The standard $20 fee applies. Because the exam is not self-graded, there is also a fee of $36.30 for the review of the subjective material. After working with an advisor, please contact Allison Baker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PNUR 120 - Nursing Care of the Elderly

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. Available to students accepted into the program. Students must earn a 90% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services with Instructors approval. The standard $20 fee applies. After working with an advisor, please contact Allison Baker for more information.

    PNUR 120L - Nursing Care of the Elderly Clinical

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Allison Baker for more information.

    PNUR 125 - Pharmacology for Practical Nursing

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. Available to students accepted into the program. Students must earn a 90% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the 2nd through 14th week of the semester fall or spring semester. The standard $20 fee applies. Because the exam is not self-graded, there is also a fee of $36.30 for the review of the subjective material.After working with an advisor, please contact Allison Baker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PNUR 130 - Comprehensive Care of Adults 

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. Students must earn a 85% or higher on the written exam with four (4) weeks notice to instructor. The cost is $36.30 for proctor and grading. After working with an advisor, please contact Allison Baker for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PNUR 130L - Comprehensive Care of Adults Clinical

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Allison Baker for more information.

    PNUR 140 - Nursing Care of the Developing Family

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 90% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the first and last week of the semester fall or spring semester. The standard $20 fee applies. After working with an advisor, please contact Allison Baker for more information.

    PNUR 150 - Transition to Practice

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Allison Baker for more information.

    PNUR 150L - Transition to Practice Clinical

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Allison Baker for more information.

  • PowerSports and Small Engine Repair Technology

    PSER 105 - Foundations of Safety and Tools

    This course offers a two-step process for PLA.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth weeks of  fall or spring semester.  If you earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam, you will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  You will pay for each step separately. The  standard $20 testing fee plus $72.60 for review of the portfolio.   After working with an advisor, please contact George Turner for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PSER 110 - Dealership Operations

    This course offers a two-step process for PLA.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth weeks of  fall or spring semester. If you earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam, you will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  You will pay for each step separately. The  standard $20 testing fee plus $72.60.   After working with an advisor, please contact George Turner for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PSER 111- BASIC FUEL SYSTEMS AND OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

    This course offers a two-step process for PLA.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth weeks of  fall or spring semester. If you earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam, you will then be invited to submit a portfolio that includes a current resume documenting power sports and outdoor equipment related employment (minimum of five (5) years). You will pay for each step separately. The  standard $20 testing fee plus $72.60.   After working with an advisor, please contact George Turner for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PSER 112 - Outdoor Power Equipment Engines

    This course offers a two-step process for PLA.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth weeks of  fall or spring semester. If you earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam, you will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  You will pay for each step separately. The  standard $20 testing fee plus $72.60.   After working with an advisor, please contact George Turner for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PSER 125 - Basic Electrical Systems

    This course offers a two-step process for PLA. The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth weeks of  fall or spring semester. If you earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam, you will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  You will pay for each step separately. The  standard $20 testing fee plus $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact George Turner for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PSER 130 - Drivetrain and Chassis Components

    This course offers a two-step process for PLA. The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth weeks of  fall or spring semester. If you earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam, you will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  You will pay for each step separately. The  standard $20 testing fee plus $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact George Turner for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PSER 200 - Powersports Maintenance and Light Repair

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit for PLA.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth weeks of  fall or spring semester. If you earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam, you will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  You will pay for each step separately. The  standard $20 testing fee plus $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact George Turner for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PSER 240 - Engine Management and Advanced Fuel Systems

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit for PLA.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth weeks of  fall or spring semester. If you earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam, you will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  You will pay for each step separately. The  standard $20 testing fee plus $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact George Turner for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PSER 245 - Advanced Electrical Systems and Diagnostics

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit for PLA.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth weeks of  fall or spring semester. If you earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam, you will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  You will pay for each step separately. The  standard $20 testing fee plus $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact George Turner for more information.  Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PSER 250 - Powersports Engines

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit for PLA.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth weeks of  fall or spring semester. If you earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam, you will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  You will pay for each step separately. The  standard $20 testing fee plus $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact George Turner for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PSER 255 - Suspension Technology

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth weeks of  fall or spring semester. If you earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam, you will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  You will pay for each step separately. The  standard $20 testing fee plus $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact George Turner for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PSER 260 - Dynamometer and Performance Technology

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth weeks of  fall or spring semester. If you earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam, you will then be invited to submit a portfolio.  You will pay for each step separately. The  standard $20 testing fee plus $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact George Turner for more information.  Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Psychology

    PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology

    This course offers two methods of PLA. Students can take an Advanced Placement Psychology Exam with a minimum score of 3 or the Introductory Psychology CLEP exam and earn a minimum score of 50 or higher. Students who pass either exam should talk with their advisor to apply for credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Annie Estvold for more information.

    PSYC 110- DRUG USE AND MISUSE

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning and will include a cover letter, a written paper aligning to the Signature Assignment, and other work reviewed in conversation with the Department Chair. Students must earn a 70% or higher. This PLA is  offered through Testing Services between the first (1) and twelfth (12)  week of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies. There is also a fee of $72.60 for the review of the subjective material by a faculty member. After working with an advisor, please contact Annie Estvold for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PSYC 120 - Career Exploration

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning and will include a cover letter, a written paper aligning to the Signature Assignment, and other work reviewed in conversation with the Department Chair. This PLA option is available between the first and twelfth weeks of the fall or spring semester.  The cost for review is $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Annie Estvold for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PSYC 140 - Human  Relations for Career & Personal Success

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning and will include a cover letter, a written paper aligning to the Signature Assignment, and other work reviewed in conversation with the Department Chair. Students must score a 70% or higher. This PLA option is available between the first and twelfth weeks of the fall or spring semester.  The cost for review is $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Annie Estvold for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PSYC 190 - Writing for the Social Sciences

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning and will include a cover letter, a written paper aligning to the Signature Assignment, and other work reviewed in conversation with the Department Chair. This student needs to demonstrate APA reading of primary research and manuscript writing abilities for original research for prior learning. The student must score a 70% or higher. This PLA option is available between the first and twelfth weeks of the fall or spring semester cost is $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Annie Estvold for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PSYC 201 - Child and Adolescent Development

    This course offers two methods of PLA.  Students can take the Human Growth and Development  CLEP Exam with a minimum score of 50, or a Lifespan Developmental Psychology DSST exam with a minimum score of 400, for PLA. Students who pass either exam should talk with their advisor to apply for credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Annie Estvold for more information.

    PSYC 211 - Psychosocial Aspects of Dying and Death

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning and will include a cover letter, a written paper aligning to the Signature Assignment, and other work reviewed in conversation with the Department Chair. This PLA option is available between the first and twelfth weeks of the fall or spring semester.  The cost for review is $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Annie Estvold for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PSYC 221 - Gender

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning and will include a cover letter, a written paper aligning to the Signature Assignment, and other work reviewed in conversation with the Department Chair. This PLA option is available between the first and twelfth weeks of the fall or spring semester.  The cost for review is $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Annie Estvold for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee. 

    PSYC 231 - Human Sexuality

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning and will include a cover letter, a written paper aligning to the Signature Assignment, and other work reviewed in conversation with the Department Chair. This PLA option is available between the first and twelfth weeks of the fall or spring semester.  The cost for review is $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Annie Estvold for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee. 

    PSYC 250 - Fundamentals of Social Science Research

    This course accepts a Research Proposal developed from a prompt provided by faculty between the first and twelfth weeks of the fall or spring semester for a cost of $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact Annie Estvold for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PSYC 251 -  Statistical Methods

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. Exam offered through Testing Services between the first and twelfth weeks of the fall or spring semester.  The standard $20 testing fee applies and a separate fee of $36.30 for review.  A score of 70% or higher is required to demonstrate competency.  After working with an advisor, please contact Annie Estvold for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PSYC 290 : Professional Development

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Annie Estvold for more information.

  • Public Health

    PHLT 110 - Lifestyle Diseases & Their Global Burden

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning. The cost for portfolio review is $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Aaron von Lindern  for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PHLT 120 - Introduction  to Public Health & Health Science

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning. The cost for portfolio review is $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Aaron von Lindern for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PHLT 230 - Introduction  to Environmental Health

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning. The cost for portfolio review is $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Aaron von Lindern for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    PHLT 240 - Introduction  to Health Promotion & Education

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning. The cost for portfolio review is $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Aaron von Lindern for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Science - Interdisciplinary

    SCIE 101 - Foundations of Science 

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn 70% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the first(1) and twelth(12) week of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $36.30 Instructor time. After working with an advisor, please contact  Daniel Beckman for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    SCIE 102 - Ethics in Science 

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn 70% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the first(1) and twelth(12) week of the  fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $36.30 Instructor time. After working with an advisor, please contact  Daniel Beckman for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    SCIE 200 : Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP)

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair Daniel Beckman for more information.

    SCIE 225 - Essential Principles of Scientific Research 

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 70% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between the first(1) and fourteenth(14) weeks of the  fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $36.30 Instructor time. After working with an advisor, please contact  Daniel Beckman for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    SCIE 290 - STEM Capstone

    This is a capstone course, there is no PLA option.

  • Sign Language

    SIGL 101 - American Sign Language I

    Students who have completed SIGL 102 with a C or higher can earn credit for SIGL 101 through Vertical Credit. Students who have passed SIGL 102 should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    This course also offers a challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. Cost is $72.60 and must be by appointment.  After working with an advisor, please contact Brent Hart. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    SIGL 102 - American Sign Language II

    Students who have completed SIGL 201 with a C or better can earn credit for SIGL 102 through Vertical Credit.  Students who have passed SIGL 201 should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    This course also offers a challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. Cost is $72.60 and must be by appointment.  After working with an advisor, please contact Brent Hart. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    SIGL 201 - American Sign Language III

    Students who have completed SIGL 202 with a C or better can earn credit for SIGL 201 through Vertical Credit.  Students who have passed SIGL 202 should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    This course also offers a challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. Cost is $72.60 and must be by appointment.  After working with an advisor, please contact Brent Hart. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    SIGL 202 - American Sign Language IV

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning. Cost is $72.60 and must be by appointment.  After working with an advisor, please contact Brent Hart. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    SIGL 203 - Fingerspelling and Numbers

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning. Cost is $72.60 and must be by appointment.  After working with an dvisor, please contact Brent Hart. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    SIGL 204 - Introduction to Interpreting

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning. Cost is $72.60. and must be by appointment.  After working with an advisor, please contact Brent Hart. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    SIGL 220 - Deaf Culture and Community

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning. Cost is $72.60 and must be by appointment. After working with an advisor, please contact Brent Hart. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    SIGL 290 - American Sign Language Capstone

    This is a capstone course, there is no PLA option.

  • Sociology

    SOC 101 - introduction to sociology

    This course utilizes a CLEP exam, students must earn a minimum score of 50 or higher. Students who pass should talk with their advisor to apply for credit. After working with a advisor, please contact Annie Estvold for more information.

     

    SOC 102 - Social problems

    This course utilizes a CLEP exam, students must earn a minimum score of 50 or higher. Students who pass should talk with their advisor to apply for credit. After working with a advisor, please contact Annie Estvold for more information.

    SOC 120 - global issues

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning and will include a cover letter, a written paper aligning to the Signature Assignment, and other work reviewed in conversation with the Department Chair. The cost of review of the portfolio is $72.60. You may turn in the portfolio between weeks one through twelve of the fall or spring semester. After working with an advisor, please contact Annie Estvold. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    SOC 220 - sociology of deviance

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning and will include a cover letter, a written paper aligning to the Signature Assignment, and other work reviewed in conversation with the Department Chair. You may turn in the portfolio between weeks one through twelve of the fall or spring semester.  Cost is $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Annie Estvold. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    SOC 230 - introduction to ethnic studies

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning and will include a cover letter, a written paper aligning to the Signature Assignment, and other work reviewed in conversation with the Department Chair. You may turn in the portfolio between weeks one through twelve of the fall or spring semester.  Cost is $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Annie Estvold. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    SOC 270 - social movements

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning and will include a cover letter, a written paper aligning to the Signature Assignment, and other work reviewed in conversation with the Department Chair. You may turn in the portfolio between weeks one through twelve of the fall or spring semester.  Cost is $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Annie Estvold. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    SOC 280 - Sociological Research

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning and will include a cover letter, a written paper aligning to the Signature Assignment, and other work reviewed in conversation with the Department Chair. You may turn in the portfolio between weeks one through twelve of the fall or spring semester.  Cost is $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Annie Estvold. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Social Work

    SOCW 101 - Introduction  to Social Work and Social Welfare 

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning and will include a cover letter, a written paper aligning to the Signature Assignment, and other work reviewed in conversation with the Department Chair. The cost of review of the portfolio is $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Annie Estvold. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    SOCW 202 - Foundations of Social Work

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning and will include a cover letter, a written paper aligning to the Signature Assignment, and other work reviewed in conversation with the Department Chair.  The cost of review of the portfolio is $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Annie Estvold. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    SOCW 290 : Social Work Capstone

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please contact Annie Estvold for more information.

     SOCW 293 : Social Work Internship

    Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please contact Annie Estvold for more information.

     

  • Spanish

    SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish I

    Several options for PLA exist for this course:

    • Spanish Language and Culture Advanced Placement Exam, required score 3
    • IB ab Language Initio, required score 4
    • Lang B, required score 4
    • CLEP, Spanish Language Level 1 Exam, required score 50
    • CLEP, Spanish Language Level 2 Exam, required score 59
    • CLEP, Spanish with Writing Level 1, required score 50
    • CLEP, Spanish with Writing Level 2, required score 65
    • Students who have completed SPAN 102 with a C or better can earn credit for SPAN 101 through Vertical Credit. Students who have passed SPAN 102 should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    After working with an advisor, please contact  Brent Hart for more information.  

    SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish II

    Several options for PLA exist for this course:

    • Spanish Language and Culture Advanced Placement Exam, required score 3
    • IB Language ab (SL and HL), required score 5
    • CLEP, Spanish Language Level 1 Exam, required score 50
    • CLEP, Spanish Language Level 2 Exam, required score 59
    • CLEP, Spanish with Writing Level 1, required score 50
    • CLEP, Spanish with Writing Level 2, required score 65
    • Students who have completed SPAN 201 with a C or better can earn credit for SPAN 101 and 102 through Vertical Credit. Students who have passed SPAN 201 should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    After working with an advisor, please contact  Brent Hart for more information.

    SPAN 110 - Spanish Conversations

    This course offers an interview with student by appointment only. After working with an advisor, please contact Brent Hart.

    SPAN 111 - Spanish for Healthcare

    This course offers a written challenge exam for PLA.  Students must earn a 70% on the written exam offered through Testing Services. The standard $20 fee applies. After working with an advisor, please contact Brent Hart for more information.

    SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I

    Several options for PLA exist for this course:

    • Spanish Language and Culture Advanced Placement Exam, required score 4
    • IB Language ab (SL and HL), required score 6
    • CLEP, Spanish Language Level 2 Exam, required score 59
    • CLEP, Spanish with Writing Level 1, required score 50
    • CLEP, Spanish with Writing Level 2, required score 65
    • Students who have completed SPAN 202 with a C or better can earn credit for SPAN 101, 102 and 201 through Vertical Credit. Students who have passed SPAN 202 should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    Students who have completed any of the above options should talk with an advisor to apply for credit.

    SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II

    Several options for PLA exist for this course:

    • Spanish Language and Culture Advanced Placement Exam, required score 5
    • CLEP, Spanish with Writing Level 2, required score 65
    • IB Language ab (SL and HL), required score 7

    Students who have completed any of the above options should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.

    SPAN 227 - Literature in Translation

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  For more information about the requirements of the portfolio, please contact Brent Hart.  This PLA option is available between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester. Cost is $72.60. After working with an advisor, please contact Brent Hart. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    SPAN 290 - Spanish Capstone

    This is a capstone course, there is no PLA option.

  • Software Development

    swdv 105 - INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING

    This course offers a skills-based exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on both portions of the assessment.  A consultation with the designated faculty must be scheduled two (2) weeks in advance the fall or spring semester. The cost of the challenge exam is $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    SWDV 110 - INTERMEDIATE PROGRAMMING

    This course offers a skills-based exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on both portions of the assessment.  A consultation with the designated faculty must be scheduled two (2) weeks in advance the fall or spring semester. The cost of the challenge exam is $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    SWDV 115-  INTRODUCTION TO WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT 

    This course offers a skills-based exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on both portions of the assessment.  A consultation with the designated faculty must be scheduled two (2) weeks in advance the fall or spring semester. The cost of the challenge exam is $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    SWDV 140 - Intermediate Web Application Development

    This course offers a skills-based exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on both portions of the assessment.  A consultation with the designated faculty must be scheduled two (2) weeks in advance the fall or spring semester and will cost $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    SWDV 143 - Client-Side Frameworks

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 80% or higher on the assessment.  A consultation with the designated faculty must be scheduled eight (8) weeks in advance the fall or spring semester and will cost $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    SWDV 152 - Systems Analysis and Design

    This course offers written quizzes and signature assignment to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the assessment.  A consultation with the designated faculty must be scheduled two (2) weeks in advance the fall or spring semester and will cost $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    SWDV 210 - Introduction to Server-Side Programming

    This course offers a skills-based exam to demonstrate prior learning. Students must earn a 70% or higher on the assessment.  A consultation with the designated faculty must be scheduled two (2) weeks in advance the fall or spring semester and will cost $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    SWDV 220 - Fundamentals of Database Systems

    This course offers a skills-based exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the assessment.  A consultation with the designated faculty must be scheduled two (2) weeks in advance the fall or spring semester and will cost $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    SWDV 235 - Advanced Web Application Development

    This course offers a skills-based exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the assessment.  A consultation with the designated faculty must be scheduled two (2) weeks in advance the fall or spring semester and will cost $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    SWDV 265 - Mobile Development

    This course offers written quizzes and programming assignments to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the assessment.  A consultation with the designated faculty must be scheduled two (2) weeks in advance the fall or spring semester and will cost $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    SWDV 271 - Game Development

    This course utilizes a portfolio  review of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning .  Students must earn a 80% or higher on the assessment.  A consultation with the designated faculty must be scheduled eight (8) weeks in advance the fall or spring semester and will cost $72.60.  After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    SWDV 280 - Collaborative Development

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning. Students must earn a 80% or higher on the assessment. A consultation with the designated faculty must be scheduled eight (8) weeks in advance the fall or spring semester and will cost $72.60. After working with an a dvisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Surgical First Assistant

     

    All SFA courses do not offer PLA. For more questions please contact Mona Bourbonnais.

     

  • Surgical Technology

    SURG 100 - Introduction and basic sciences

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% or higher on the written exam offered in the Testing Services. The standard $20 testing fee applies. After working with an advisor, please contact Mona Bourbonnais.

    SURG 101 - operating room techniques

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% or higher on the written exam offered in the Testing Services. The standard $20 testing fee applies. After working with an advisor, please contact Mona Bourbonnais.

    SURG 102 - Sterilization and Disinfection

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% or higher on the written exam offered in the Testing Services. The standard $20 testing fee applies. After working with an advisor, please contact Mona Bourbonnais.

    SURG 103 - Surgical Technological Sciences

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% or higher on the written exam offered in the Testing Services. The standard $20 testing fee applies. After working with an advisor, please contact Mona Bourbonnais.

    SURG 110 - preparation of the surgical patient

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% or higher on the written exam offered in the Testing Services. The standard $20 testing fee applies. After working with an advisor, please contact Mona Bourbonnais.

    SURG 111 - surgical procedures

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% or higher on the written exam offered in the Testing Services. The standard $20 testing fee applies. After working with an advisor, please contact Mona Bourbonnais.

    SURG 116 - perioperative care of surgical patients

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% or higher on the written exam offered in the Testing Services. The standard $20 testing fee applies. After working with an advisor, please contact Mona Bourbonnais.

    SURG 132 - surgery clinical practice

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% or higher on the written exam offered in the Testing Services. The standard $20 testing fee applies. After working with an advisor, please contact Mona Bourbonnais.

    SURG 150 - job-seeking skills

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% or higher on the written exam offered in the Testing Services. The standard $20 testing fee applies. After working with an advisor, please contact Mona Bourbonnais.

  • Theatre

    THEA 101 - Theater Appreciation

    This course offers a written challenge exam and writing sample rubric to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered through Testing Services between weeks four and six of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 fee applies along with $18.15 fee to review rubric. After working with an advisor, please contact Brenda Fisher for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    THEA 111 - Acting I

    This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services between weeks four and six of the fall or spring semester. If you earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam, you will then complete an audition (rubric).  You will pay for each step separately.  The test will cost $20.  The review of the rubric will cost $18.15. After working with an advisor, please contact Brenda Fisher for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Unmanned Aerial Systems

    UAS 110- Digital Imagery Fundamentals

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% or higher on the written exam, consultations must be scheduled with designated faculty prior to week eight (8) of the  fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $72.60, Instructor time. After working with an advisor, please contact Robert Novak for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    UAS 115- Privacy and Security

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% or higher on the written exam, consultations must be scheduled with designated faculty prior to week eight (8) of the  fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $72.60, Instructor time. After working with an advisor, please contact Robert Novak for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    UAS 125- Flight Theory-Ground School

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% or higher on the written exam, consultations must be scheduled with designated faculty prior to week eight (8) of the  fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $72.60, Instructor time. After working with an advisor, please contact Robert Novak for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    UAS 130- Flight Lab 1

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% or higher on the written exam, consultations must be scheduled with designated faculty prior to week eight (8) of the  fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $72.60, Instructor time. After working with an advisor, please contact Robert Novak for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    UAS 136- Flight Lab II

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% or higher on the written exam, consultations must be scheduled with designated faculty prior to week eight (8) of the  fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $72.60, Instructor time. After working with an advisor, please contact Robert Novak for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    UAS 140- Mission Planning and Implementation

    This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn an 80% or higher on the written exam, consultations must be scheduled with designated faculty prior to week eight (8) of the  fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $72.60, Instructor time. After working with an advisor, please contact Robert Novak for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Welding and Metals Fabrication

    WEMF 111 - Safety and Leadership I

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning. Portfolio of work exhibiting instruction or relevant work experience showing mastery of or beyond course material. Current AWS Certification need to be included and fee of $36.30, for portfolio review. After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee. 

    WEMF 112 - Safety and Leadership II

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  Portfolio of work exhibiting instruction or relevant work experience showing mastery of or beyond course material. Current AWS Certification need to be included and fee of $ 36.30, for portfolio review. After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    WEMF 125 - Blueprint Reading for Welders I

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning. Portfolio of work exhibiting instruction or relevant work experience showing mastery of or beyond course material. Current AWS Certification need to be included and fee of $36.30, for portfolio review. After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    WEMF 126 - Blueprint Reading for Welders II

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning. Portfolio of work exhibiting instruction or relevant work experience showing mastery of or beyond course material. Current AWS Certification need to be included and fee of $36.30, for portfolio review. After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    WEMF 127 - Blueprint Reading for Welders III

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning. Portfolio of work exhibiting instruction or relevant work experience showing mastery of or beyond course material. Current AWS Certification need to be included and fee of $36.30, for portfolio review. After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    WEMF 128 - Blueprint Reading for Welders IV

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning. Portfolio of work exhibiting instruction or relevant work experience showing mastery of or beyond course material. Current AWS Certification need to be included and fee of $36.30, for portfolio review. After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    WEMF 135 - Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Practical

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  Current AWS GMAW, all position certification need to be included and fee of $36.30, for portfolio review. After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    WEMF 155 - Welding Theory I

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning. Portfolio of work exhibiting instruction or relevant work experience showing mastery of or beyond course material. Current AWS Certification need to be included and fee of $36.30, for portfolio review. After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    WEMF 156 - Welding Theory II

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning. Portfolio of work exhibiting instruction or relevant work experience showing mastery of or beyond course material. Current AWS Certification need to be included and fee of $36.30, for portfolio review. After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    WEMF 157 - Welding Theory III

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning. Portfolio of work exhibiting instruction or relevant work experience showing mastery of or beyond course material. Current AWS Certification need to be included and fee of $36.30, for portfolio review. After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    WEMF 158 - Welding Theory IV

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning. Portfolio of work exhibiting instruction or relevant work experience showing mastery of or beyond course material. Current AWS Certification need to be included and fee of $36.30, for portfolio review. After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    WEMF 175 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Practical

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  Current AWS SMAW, all position certification need to be included and fee of $36.30, for portfolio review. After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    WEMF 180 - Production Welding

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  Current AWS GMAW-Spray or Metal-Core certification (1G or 2G) need to be included and fee of $36.30, for portfolio review. After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    WEMF 185 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Practical

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  Current AWS GTAW all position certification need to be included and fee of $36.30, for portfolio review. After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    WEMF 225 - Blueprint Reading and Layout III

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector credential needs to be included and fee of $36.30, for portfolio review. After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    WEMF 226 - Blueprint Reading and Layout IV

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector credential needs to be included and fee of $36.30, for portfolio review. After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    WEMF 227 - Blueprint Reading and Layout V

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector credential needs to be included and fee of $36.30, for portfolio review. After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    WEMF 228 - Blueprint Reading and Layout VI

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector credential needs to be included and fee of $36.30, for portfolio review. After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    WEMF 255 - Welding and Fabrication Workshop I

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector credential needs to be included and fee of $36.30, for portfolio review. After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    WEMF 256 - Welding and Fabrication Workshop II

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector credential needs to be included and fee of $36.30, for portfolio review. After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    WEMF 257 - Welding and Fabrication Workshop III

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector credential needs to be included and fee of $36.30, for portfolio review. After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

    WEMF 258 - Welding and Fabrication Workshop IV

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning.  Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector credential needs to be included and fee of $36.30, for portfolio review. After working with an advisor, please contact Mike Wheeler for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

  • Wildland Fire Management

    WFMG 101 - INTRODUCTION TO WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT

    This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work history and accomplishments to demonstrate prior learning. The portfolio must meet the learning outcomes of the course. The cost of review of the portfolio is $145.20. After working with an advisor, please contact John Tucker. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.