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.
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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.
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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.
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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 applicableProof 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing
AICC 110 : Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. Students must earn 70% or higher on the challenge exam offered through Testing Services between the first(1) and fourteenth(14) week of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $72.60, Instructor time. 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.
AICC 120 : Introduction to Python Programming and the Cloud
This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. Students must earn 70% or higher on the challenge exam offered through Testing Services between the first(1) and fourteenth(14) week of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $72.60, Instructor time. 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.
AICC 130 : Linux for Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing
This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. Students must earn 70% or higher on the challenge exam offered through Testing Services between the first(1) and fourteenth(14) week of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $72.60, Instructor time. 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.
AICC 150 : Python for Artificial Intelligence
This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. Students must earn 70% or higher on the challenge exam offered through Testing Services between the first(1) and fourteenth(14) week of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $72.60, Instructor time. 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.
AICC 160 : Math for Artificial Intelligence
This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. Students must earn 70% or higher on the challenge exam offered through Testing Services between the first(1) and fourteenth(14) week of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $72.60, Instructor time. 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.
AICC 170 : Database, Data Mining, and Big Data
Students who have previously taken the CompTIA Data+ exam can provide proof of certification to receive PLA for this course.
AICC 210 : Machine Learning
This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. Students must earn 70% or higher on the challenge exam offered through Testing Services between the first(1) and fourteenth(14) week of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $72.60, Instructor time. 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.
AICC 220 : Artificial Intelligence for Business
This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. Students must earn 70% or higher on the challenge exam offered through Testing Services between the first(1) and fourteenth(14) week of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $72.60, Instructor time. 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.
AICC 230 : Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing
This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. Students must earn 70% or higher on the challenge exam offered through Testing Services between the first(1) and fourteenth(14) week of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $72.60, Instructor time. 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.
AICC 250 : Computer Vision
This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. Students must earn 70% or higher on the challenge exam offered through Testing Services between the first(1) and fourteenth(14) week of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $90.75, Instructor time. 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.
AICC 260 : Natural Language Processing
This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. Students must earn 70% or higher on the challenge exam offered through Testing Services between the first(1) and fourteenth(14) week of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $72.60, Instructor time. 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.
AICC 270 : Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity and the SOC
This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. Students must earn 70% or higher on the challenge exam offered through Testing Services between the first(1) and fourteenth(14) week of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $72.60, Instructor time. 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.
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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 JohnD Thompson 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 JohnD Thompson 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 JohnD Thompson 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 JohnD Thompson 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 JohnD Thompson 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 JohnD Thompson 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 JohnD Thompson 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 JohnD Thompson 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 JohnD Thompson 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 JohnD Thompson 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 JohnD Thompson 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 JohnD Thompson for more information.
AUTO 270 - 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 JohnD Thompson for more information.
AUTO 275- ELECTRIC VEHICLE HYBRID 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 JohnD Thompson for more information.
AUTO 280 : Automotive Shop Practice
This course will primarily be assessed through hands-on lab work without exams so offering it as PLA is not an option. After working with an advisor, please contact JohnD Thompson for more information.
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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 accepts the Advanced Placement Biology Exam with a score of 4 to earn credit.
- International Baccalaureate SL or HL Level Biology IB Exam score of 5 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. 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.
- International Baccalaureate SL or HL Level Biology IB Exam score of 5 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. 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:
- International Baccalaureate SL or HL Level Biology IB Exam score of 6 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. 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.
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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.
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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
- Veteran students who have a rank of E-5 or higher qualify for PLA credit for this course through ACE.
- 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
- Veteran students who have a rank of E-5 or higher qualify for PLA credit for this course through ACE.
- 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.
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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 with a score of 3 or higher to earn credit.
- Also accepted is the Chemistry CLEP exam with a score of 65 or higher.
- This course offers a challenge exam for PLA.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 111 L - General Chemistry I Lab
- This course accepts the Advanced Placement Chemistry Exam(equates to both lecture and lab) with a score of 4 or higher to earn credit. Students who have passed the exam should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.
- CLEP exam determined by Assessment Center hours.
- 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 $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
- This course accepts the Advanced Placement Chemistry Exam with a score of 4 or higher to earn credit. Students who have passed the exam 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 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
- This course accepts the Advanced Placement Chemistry Exam(equates to both lecture and lab) with a score of 4 or higher to earn credit. Students who have passed the exam should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.
- 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.
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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
- Successful completion of Linux LPIC-101-500 Industry standard certification exam.
- This course offers a challenge 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 238 - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Cyber Ops
- This course requires students to have a current Cisco CCNA and Cyber Ops certifications.
- This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. The exam is available during the fall or spring semester for a cost of $108.90. 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 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
- Successful completion of Linux LPIC-102-500 Industry standard certification exam.
- This course offers a challenge 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 249 : Command Line and Scripting Fundamentals
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 $145.20. Students must earn a score of 74% 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.
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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.
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Communication
COMM 101 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication
- Veteran students should get credit for COMM 101 if they have completed any of the following: NER-MC-002 Mass Communication Specialist; Rate 3 only; NER-AME-005 Aviation Structural Mechanic, Safety Equipment, NER-MU-004 Musician, MOS-42R-002 Army Musician, are eligible for credit through ACE equivalencies.
- 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
- Veteran students who have a rank of E-5 or higher qualify for PLA credit for this course through ACE.
- 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.
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Computer Science
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 153 : Navigating Computer Systems
Complete a challenge written and skills-based 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 155 : Introduction to Version Control
Complete a challenge written and skills-based 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 208 : Introduction to Full Stack Web Development
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.
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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 107 : Information Technology and Cloud
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.
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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.
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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.
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Cybersecurity
CSEC 115 - Introduction to Networks
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 and 1 week prior to Summer Semester.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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 205 : Engineering Graphics
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.
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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
- Veteran students who have completed NV- 0504-001: Information Officer, are eligible for credit through ACE equivalencies.
- 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. 1After 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:
- English Language and Composition Advanced Placement Exam, required score of 5 earns credit in both ENGL 101 and 102
- IB-Completion of IB Diploma Programme
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.
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English as a second Language
ENGS 104 - ESL Reading and Writing
This course does not offer an option for PLA.
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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.
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Exercise Science - Academics
EXHS 155 - Health and Wellness
- Veteran students who have a rank of E-5 or higher to qualify for PLA credit for this course through ACE.
- This course offers a written challenge exam and paper and ACE to demonstrate prior learning. Veteran students who have a rank of E-5 or higher qualify for PLA credit for this course. 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 Jill Johnson for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.
EXHS 290 - EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
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 Jill Johnson 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 Jill Johnson 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 Jill Johnson 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 Jill Johnson 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 Jill Johnson 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 Jill Johnson 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 Jill Johnson for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.
EXHS 290L - EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 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 Jill Johnson for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.
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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 Jill Johnson 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 Jill Johnson 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 Jill Johnson 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 Jill Johnson for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
- French Language CLEP Level 1 exam with a score of 50 or higher, or Level 2, a score of 59 or higher.
- Veteran students should get credit for FREN 101 if they have completed any of the following: AR-0602-0010 French (FR) Special Operations Language Training (SOLT) I (3/04-7/15)
DD-0602-0107 French Basic are eligible for credit through ACE equivalencies. - IB ab Language Initio, score of 4 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.
- French Language CLEP Level 1 exam with a score of 50, or Level 2, a score of 59 or higher.
- Veteran students should get credit for FREN 101 if they have completed any of the following: AR-0602-0010 French (FR) Special Operations Language Training (SOLT) I (3/04-7/15)
DD-0602-0107 French Basic are eligible for credit through ACE equivalencies. - IB Language B Exam (SL and HL), score of 5 or better.
- 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.
- CLEP, French Language Level 2 Exam, required score 59 or higher.
- IB Language B, required score 6.
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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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Geosciences
GEOs 104- Natural HAZARDS and DISASTERS
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 between the first and twelfth week of the fall or spring semester. After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information.
GEOs 104L - Natural HAZARDS and DISASTERS LAB
After passing the challenge exam, student then sign up for the lab challenge exam through Testing Services which is available between the first and twelfth week of the fall or spring semester. The cost is $72.60 for faculty review. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please contact Andrea Schumaker for more information.
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Humanities
HUMA 207 : Exploring the Arts and Cultures of the World
This course accepts the CLEP Humanities exam with a score of 50 or higher to demonstrate prior learning. After working with an advisor, please contact Brenda Fisherfor more information.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
- Advanced Placement Exam: Precalculus with a score of 3 or higher
- 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
Several options for PLA exist for this course:
- Advanced Placement: Precalculus with a score of 3 or higher
- 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
Several options for PLA exist for this course:
- Advanced Placement: Precalculus with a score of 3 or higher
- 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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 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.
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Military Science and Leadership
All Military Science and Leadership courses do not offer PLA. For more questions please contact Kim Scheffer.
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Music
MUSI 100 - Introduction to Music
Several options for PLA exist for this course:
- IB Diploma Programme with a score of minimum 4 on standard level [SL] or higher level [HL])
- This course offers a challenge exam that has 2 steps in order to demonstrate 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. 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.
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Network and System Administration
NADM 141 - 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 143 - 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 145 - 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 147-Network Fundamentals and Certification
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 261 : Server Hybrid Infrastructure
This course offers a Skills-Based Final 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 $145.20 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 263 : Server Hybrid Advanced Services
This course offers a Skills-Based Final 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 $ 145.20 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.
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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.
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Occupational Therapy Assistant
OTA courses - Occupation Therapy Assistant
Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this program. Please see the Department Chair Sabina Omair for more information.
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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.
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Physical Therapist Assistant
PTAE courses
PTAE courses do not offer PLA.
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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 - Survey of Astronomy
Several options for PLA exist for this course:
- DSST Exam: Astronomy-Students who choose this option for PLA will receive credit for the lecture portion of the course only. If they meet the minimum score requirement of 400 or better
- This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. You take the exam through Testing Services between the first(1) and fourteenth (14) 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 Paul Stahmann for more information.
PHYS 101L : Survey of Astronomy Lab
After passing the written exam with a score of 70% or higher, students can then sign up for the lab challenge exam available between the first and twelfth 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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
PSER 295 : Powersports Industry Practicum
Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair George Turner for more information.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 275 : Software Development Tools and Technology
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 290 : Software Development Capstone Internship
Prior Learning Assessment is not approved for this course. Please see the Department Chair David Kerr for more information.
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.
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Surgical First Assistant
All SFA courses do not offer PLA. For more questions please contact Sabina Omair.
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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.
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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 Sabina Omair.
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 Sabina Omair.
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 Sabina Omair.
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 Sabina Omair.
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 Sabina Omair.
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 Sabina Omair.
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 Sabina Omair.
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 Sabina Omair.
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 Sabina Omair.
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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.
UAS 155 : Introduction to GPS
This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning. Students must earn an 75% 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 $36.30, 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.
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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.