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

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. 
  • Learn more about CLEP exam options for earning college credits.

PLA Student Handbook

11185 Accounting

ACCT 201 – Introduction to Financial Accounting

ACCT 202 – Introduction to Managerial Accounting

ACCT 250 – Income Tax Fundamentals

ACCT 251 – Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

ACCT 290 – Foundations of the Accounting Profession

11185 Administrative Specialist

ADMS 112 – Office Procedures

ADMS 133 – Business English

ADMS 145 – Advanced Office Information Systems

ADMS 230 – Business Editing

ADMS 231 – Business Writing

ADMS 245 – The Virtual Office

ADMS 290 – Administrative Specialist Capstone

ADMS 293 – Administrative Specialist Internship

  • PLA Type: Portfolio project showcasing current and previous work
  • Availability: Fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 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.
  • Cost: $72.60 portfolio review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Stephanie Barham
11185 Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology

AMET 121 – DC Circuits & Application

  • PLA Type: Challenge exam
  • Availability: First week of the semester, scheduled with the instructor
  • Requirement for Credit: 75% or higher
  • Cost: $36.30 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Robert Novak

AMET 131 – AC Circuits & Application

  • PLA Type: Challenge exam & lab
  • Availability: First week of the semester, scheduled with the instructor
  • Requirement for Credit: 75% or higher
  • Cost: $118.90 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Robert Novak

AMET 136 – Industrial Tools & Fabrication

  • PLA Type: Two-part challenge exam (hands-on theory exam + lab)
  • Requirement for Credit: 75% or higher
  • Cost: $217.80 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Robert Novak

AMET 141 – Analog Circuits & Application

  • PLA Type: Two-part challenge exam (theory + hands-on)
  • Availability: Scheduled with the instructor
  • Requirement for Credit: 75% or higher (theory), pass/fail (hands-on)
  • Cost: $36.30 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Robert Novak

AMET 151 – Digital Circuits & Application

  • PLA Type: Challenge exam
  • Availability: First week of semester class is offered
  • Requirement for Credit: 75% or higher
  • Cost: $118.90 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Robert Novak

AMET 196 – Fundamentals of Microcontrollers

  • PLA Type: Challenge exam
  • Availability: First week of semester class is offered, scheduled with instructor
  • Requirement for Credit: Pass/fail
  • Cost: $72.60 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Robert Novak

AMET 201 – Programmable Logic Controllers

  • PLA Type: Challenge exam
  • Availability: First week of semester class is offered, scheduled with instructor
  • Requirement for Credit: Pass/fail
  • Cost: $118.90 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Robert Novak

AMET 221 – Industrial automated controls & instrumentation

  • PLA Type: Two-part challenge exam (theory + lab)
  • Availability: Scheduled with instructor
  • Requirement for Credit: 85% or higher (theory), pass/fail (lab)
  • Cost: $118.90 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Robert Novak

AMET 231 – Industrial Robotics

AMET 236 – Fluid Power Systems

  • PLA Type: Two-part challenge exam (written exam + lab)
  • Availability: Scheduled with instructor
  • Requirement for Credit: 80% or higher (written exam), pass/fail (lab)
  • Cost: $72.60 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Robert Novak

AMET 241 – Industrial Communications

  • PLA Type: Challenge exam
  • Availability: First week of semester class is offered, scheduled with instructor
  • Requirement for Credit: 75% or higher
  • Cost: $118.90 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Robert Novak

AMET 250 – Industry Certifications

  • PLA Type: Certifications & prior experience
  • Requirement for Credit: Provide proof of certifications and experience during first week of semester class is offered
    • Required certifications & experience:
      • Pass CET exam
      • Current member of ETA
      • Pass CSS exam
      • OSHA card
      • Minimum of 10 hours of training
    • Other prior experience accepted:
      • Qualified military/transfer credit
      • Articulation agreement (if applicable)
  • Contact: Robert Novak

AMET 290 – Applied Mechatronics

  • PLA Type: Assessment and performance lab
  • Requirement for Credit: 85% or higher (assessment), pass/fail on completion of and demonstrated knowledge of performance exercise following all safety protocols 
  • Contact: Robert Novak
11185 Agriculture

AGRI 109 / 109L – Principles of Animal Science

AGRI 120 – Global Food Perspectives

AGRI 271 / 271L – Animal Anatomy & Physiology

AGRI 278 – Farm & Agribusiness Management

AGRI 289 – Agricultural Markets

11185 Anthropology

ANTH 102 – Cultural Anthropology 

  • PLA Type: General Anthropology Exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Minimum score of 400
  • Contact: Advising

ANTH 103 – Introduction to Archaeology 

ANTH 104 – Biological Anthropology 

ANTH 220 – IndigeNous Peoples of North America

ANTH 240 – Basque Heritage & Contemporary People

ANTH 250 – Indigenous Mythology & Rituals 

ANTH 260 – Mexican Heritage & Contemporary Peoples

11185 Apprenticeship

APPR 230 – Electrical Apprenticeship

  • PLA Type:
    • Completion of registered electrical apprenticeship program.
    • If program was completed at CWI, passing of WDELAP 5101 – 5104.
  • Cost: No cost (if completed at CWI), faculty review fee of $18.15 paid through CWI Marketplace (external programs)
  • Contact: Pat Neal

APPR 235 – HVAC Apprenticeship

  • PLA Type:
    • Completion of registered HVAC apprenticeship program.
    • If program was completed at CWI, passing of WDHVAP 5201 – 5204.
  • Cost: No cost (if completed at CWI), faculty review fee of $18.15 paid through CWI Marketplace (external programs)
  • Contact: Pat Neal

APPR 240 – Plumbing Apprenticeship

  • PLA Type:
    • Completion of registered plumbing apprenticeship program.
    • If program was completed at CWI, passing of WDPLAP 5301 – 5304.
  • Cost: No cost (if completed at CWI), faculty review fee of $18.15 paid through CWI Marketplace (external programs)
  • Contact: Pat Neal

APPR 245 – Communications Technician Apprenticeship

  • PLA Type:
    • Completion of registered communications technician apprenticeship program.
    • Submission of journeyman's card.
  • Cost: Faculty review fee of $18.15 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Pat Neal

APPR 255 – Generation Technician Apprenticeship

  • PLA Type:
    • Completion of registered generation technician apprenticeship program.
    • Submission of journeyman's card.
  • Cost: Faculty review fee of $18.15 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Pat Neal

APPR 260 – Line Operation Technician Apprenticeship

  • PLA Type:
    • Completion of registered line operation technician apprenticeship program.
    • Submission of journeyman's card.
  • Cost: Faculty review fee of $18.15 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Pat Neal

APPR 265 – Lineworker Apprenticeship

  • PLA Type:
    • Completion of registered lineworker apprenticeship program.
    • Submission of journeyman's card.
  • Cost: Faculty review fee of $18.15 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Pat Neal

APPR 270 – Meter Technician Apprenticeship

  • PLA Type:
    • Completion of registered meter technician apprenticeship program.
    • Submission of journeyman's card.
  • Cost: Faculty review fee of $18.15 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Pat Neal

APPR 275 – Relay Technician Apprenticeship

  • PLA Type:
    • Completion of registered relay technician apprenticeship program.
    • Submission of journeyman's card.
  • Cost: Faculty review fee of $18.15 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Pat Neal

APPR 280 – Station Technician Apprenticeship

  • PLA Type:
    • Completion of registered station technician apprenticeship program.
    • Submission of journeyman's card.
  • Cost: Faculty review fee of $18.15 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Pat Neal
11185 Arts

ARTS 101 – Prehistoric to Medieval Art 

Option 1

  • PLA Type: Advanced Placement Art History exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Minimum score of 3
  • Contact: Request credit through Advising

Option 2

ARTS 102 – Renaissance to Modern Art in the West

Option 1

  • PLA Type: Advanced Placement Art History exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Minimum score of 3
  • Contact: Request credit through Advising

Option 2

ARTS 105 – Introduction to 2-D Art Foundations

Option 1

  • PLA Type: Advanced Placement Studio Art 2-D Design exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Minimum score of 3
  • Contact: Request credit through Advising

Option 2

ARTS 106 – Introduction to 3-D Art Foundations

Option 1

  • PLA Type: Advanced Placement Studio Art 3-D Design exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Minimum score of 3
  • Contact: Request credit through Advising

Option 2

ARTS 109 – Drawing I

Option 1

  • PLA Type:Advanced Placement Studio Art Drawing exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Minimum score of 3
  • Contact: Request credit through Advising

Option 2

ARTS 150 – Digital Photography I

ARTS 212 – Drawing II

ARTS 215 – Painting I

ARTS 231 – Sculpture

ARTS 250 – Digital Photography II

ARTS 275 – Painting II

arts 293 – Studio Arts Internship

  • PLA Type: Portfolio review
  • Availability: Weeks 4 – 6 of fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: Portfolio review should include a letter of reference that would address the same elements covered in the site supervisor evaluation.
  • Cost: $72.60 portfolio review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Brenda Fisher
11185 Artificial Intelligence & Cloud Computing

AICC 110 – Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

AICC 120 – Introduction to Python Programming & the Cloud

AICC 130 – Linux for Artificial Intelligence & Cloud Computing

AICC 150 – Python for Artificial Intelligence

AICC 160 – Math for Artificial Intelligence

AICC 170 – Database, Data Mining, & Big Data

  • PLA Type: Prior completion of CompTIA Data+, proof of certification
  • Contact: David Kerr

AICC 210 – Machine Learning

AICC 220 – Artificial Intelligence for Business

AICC 230 – Artificial Intelligence & Cloud Computing

AICC 250 – Computer Vision

AICC 260 – Natural Language Processing

AICC 270 – Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity & the SOC

11185 Automotive Technology

AUTO 112 – Automotive Foundations & safety

AUTO 115 – Automotive Maintenance  

AUTO 121 – Automotive Electrical Systems 1

AUTO 125 – Automotive Electrical Systems 2

AUTO 131 – Brakes

AUTO 135 – Suspension & Steering

AUTO 141 – Engine Repair

AUTO 145 – Manual Drivetrain & Axles

AUTO 250 – Engine Management Systems I

AUTO 255 – Engine Management Systems II

AUTO 260 – Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

AUTO 265 – Heating & Air Conditioning

AUTO 270 – Light-Duty Diesel Technology

AUTO 275 – ELECTRIC VEHICLE HYBRID TECHNOLOGY

AUTO 280 – Automotive Shop Practice

11185 Biology

BIOL 100 – Concepts of Biology

Option 1

Option 2

  • PLA Type: Biology CLEP exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Score of 50 or higher

Option 3

Option 4

BIOL 100L – Concepts of Biology Lab

Option 1

Option 2

  • PLA Type: International Baccalaureate SL or HL Level Biology IB exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Minimum score of 4, credit for related lab course required to earn Scientific Ways of Knowing (GEM 4) credit
  • Contact: Daniel Beckman

BIOL 104 – Professions in Biology 

BIOL 111 – Biology I

Option 1

  • PLA Type: Advanced Placement Biology exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Minimum score of 4, credit for related lab course required to earn Scientific Ways of Knowing (GEM 4) credit

Option 2

  • PLA Type: International Baccalaureate SL or HL Level Biology IB exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Minimum score of 5, credit for related lab course required to earn Scientific Ways of Knowing (GEM 4) credit

Option 3

BIOL 111L – Biology I Lab

Option 1

  • PLA Type: Advanced Placement Biology exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Minimum score of 4, credit for related lab course required to earn Scientific Ways of Knowing (GEM 4) credit

Option 2

  • PLA Type: International Baccalaureate SL or HL Level Biology IB exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Minimum score of 5, credit for related lab course required to earn Scientific Ways of Knowing (GEM 4) credit

Option 3

BIOL 112 – Biology II 

Option 1

Option 2

BIOL 112L – Biology II Lab 

BIOL 113 – Biology III: Principles of Structure & Function

BIOL 113L – Biology III Lab: Principles of structure & function 

  • PLA Type: None, most students should expect to take the lab if they have credit for the related lecture course
  • Contact: Daniel Beckman

BIOL 127 – Human Structure & Function

BIOL 127L – Human Structure & Function Lab

BIOL 226 – HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I PLUS

BIOL 227 – Human Anatomy & Physiology I

BIOL 227L – Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab

BIOL 227P – Human Anatomy & Physiology I

  • PLA Type: None (Students should expect to take the lab if they have credit for the related lecture course.)
  • Contact: Daniel Beckman

BIOL 228 – Human anatomy & Physiology II

BIOL 228L – Human anatomy & Physiology II Lab

BIOL 280 – Pathophysiology

11185 Bookkeeping & Accounting

BOOK 151 – Fundamental Accounting Concepts

BOOK 252 – Applied Accounting I

BOOK 255 – Computerized Accounting

BOOK 258 – Payroll & Human Resources Issues

BOOK 260 – Professional Bookkeeping

  • PLA Type: AIPB Certification Exams 
  • Availability: Scheduled through Certiport
  • Requirement for Credit: 75% or higher on all six exams
  • Contact: Richard Sotto

BOOK 290 – Bookkeeping & Accounting Capstone

11185 Business

BUSA 101 – Introduction to Business

BUSA 120 – Business Software Applications

BUSA 201 – Business Communication & Professionalism

Option 1

  • PLA Type: Veteran students who have a rank of E-5 or higher
  • Contact: Verify credit through ACE

Option 2

BUSA 207 – introduction to business analytics

BUSA 208 – Business analytics

BUSA 220 – Entrepreneurial Strategy

BUSA 250 – Principles of Marketing

Option 1

  • PLA Type: Principles of Marketing CLEP exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Score of 50 or higher

Option 2

BUSA 255 – Leadership Development Skills

Option 1

  • PLA Type: Veteran students who have a rank of E-5 or higher
  • Contact: Verify credit through ACE

Option 2

BUSA 256 – Introduction to International Business

BUSA 265 – Business Law

Option 1

  • PLA Type: Introductory Business Law CLEP exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Score of 50 or higher

Option 2

BUSA 270 – Big Data & Business Analytics

BUSA 301 – Organizational Communication

BUSA 308 – Analytics for Managers

BUSA 335 – Organizational Leadership

 BUSA 365 – Advanced Business Law

BUSA 435 – Business Policy & Practice

BUSA 438 – Operations Management

BUSA 452 – Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship

BUSA 465 – Applied Business & Employment Law

BUSA 490 – Business Policy & Practice Capstone

11185 Chemistry

CHEM 100 – Concepts of Chemistry

CHEM 100L – Concepts of Chemistry Lab

  • PLA Type: Lab challenge exam
  • Availability: Last week of fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: Passing of both written (CHEM 100) and lab (CHEM 100L) challenge exams
  • Cost: $72.60 exam fee and $2.50 supply fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Paul Stahmann

CHEM 101 – Introduction to Chemistry 

Option 1

Option 2

  • PLA Type: Chemistry CLEP exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Score of 50 or higher
  • Contact: Advising

Option 3

  • PLA Type: Written challenge exam
  • Location: Testing Services
  • Requirement for Credit: Score equal to or greater than median score reported for national normalized American Chemical Society (ACS) exam using matching exam form in order to move on to the lab (CHEM 101L) portion.
  • Cost: $20 paid to Testing Services
  • Contact: Paul Stahmann

CHEM 101L – INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY LAB

  • PLA Type: Lab challenge exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Passing of both written (CHEM 101) and lab (CHEM 101L) challenge exams
  • Cost: $108.90 faculty review fee and $2.50 supply fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Paul Stahmann

CHEM 102 – Essentials of Organic & Biochemistry

  • PLA Type: Written challenge exam
  • Location: Testing Services
  • Availability: Weeks 1 – 12 of fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: Score equal to or greater than median score reported for national normalized American Chemical Society (ACS) exam using matching exam form in order to move on to the lab (CHEM 102L) portion.
  • Cost: $20 paid to Testing Services
  • Contact: Paul Stahmann

CHEM 102L – Essentials of Organic & Biochemistry Lab

  • PLA Type: Lab challenge exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Passing of both written (CHEM 102) and lab (CHEM 102L) challenge exams
  • Cost: $108.90 faculty review fee and $3.00 supply fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Paul Stahmann

CHEM 110 – General Chemistry I Plus

CHEM 111 – General Chemistry I

Option 1

Option 2

  • PLA Type: Chemistry CLEP exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Score of 65 or higher
  • Contact: Advising

Option 3

  • PLA Type: Written challenge exam
  • Location: Testing Services
  • Availability: Weeks 1 – 12 of fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: Score equal to or greater than median score reported for national normalized American Chemical Society (ACS) exam using matching exam form in order to move on to the lab (CHEM 111L) portion.
  • Cost: $20 paid to Testing Services
  • Contact: Paul Stahmann

CHEM 111 L – General Chemistry I Lab

Option 1

Option 2

  • PLA Type: Chemistry CLEP exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Score of 65 or higher
  • Contact: Advising

Option 3

  • PLA Type: Lab challenge exam
  • Availability: Last week of fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: Passing of both written (CHEM 111) and lab (CHEM 111L) challenge exams
  • Cost: $108.90 faculty review fee and $2.50 supply fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Paul Stahmann

CHEM 111P – General Chemistry I

CHEM 112 – General Chemistry II

Option 1

Option 2

  • PLA Type: Written challenge exam
  • Location: Testing Services
  • Availability: Weeks 1 – 12 of fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: Score equal to or greater than median score reported for national normalized American Chemical Society (ACS) exam using matching exam form in order to move on to the lab (CHEM 112L) portion.
  • Cost: $20 paid to Testing Services
  • Contact: Paul Stahmann

CHEM 112L – General Chemistry II Lab

Option 1

Option 2

  • PLA Type: Lab challenge exam
  • Availability: Last week of fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: Passing of both written (CHEM 112) and lab (CHEM 112L) challenge exams
  • Cost: $108.90 faculty review fee and $3.00 supply fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Paul Stahmann

CHEM 190 – Math Skills for Chemistry

CHEM 253 – Quantitative Analysis

  • PLA Type: Written challenge exam
  • Location: Testing Services
  • Availability: Weeks 1 – 12 of fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: Score equal to or greater than median score reported for national normalized American Chemical Society (ACS) exam using matching exam form in order to move on to the lab (CHEM 253L) portion.
  • Cost: $20 paid to Testing Services
  • Contact: Paul Stahmann

CHEM 253L – Quantitative Analysis Lab

  • PLA Type: Lab challenge exam
  • Availability: Last week of fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: Passing of both written (CHEM 253) and lab (CHEM 253L) challenge exams
  • Cost: $108.90 faculty review fee and $3.00 supply fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Paul Stahmann

CHEM 298 – Organic Chemistry I

  • PLA Type: Written challenge exam
  • Location: Testing Services
  • Availability: Weeks 1 – 12 of fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: Score equal to or greater than median score reported for national normalized American Chemical Society (ACS) exam using matching exam form in order to move on to the lab (CHEM 253L) portion.
  • Cost: $20 paid to Testing Services
  • Contact: Paul Stahmann

CHEM 298L – Organic Chemistry I Lab

  • PLA Type: Lab challenge exam
  • Availability: Last week of fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: Passing of both written (CHEM 253) and lab (CHEM 253L) challenge exams
  • Cost: $108.90 faculty review fee and $5.00 supply fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Paul Stahmann

CHEM 299 – Organic Chemistry II

  • PLA Type: Written challenge exam
  • Location: Testing Services
  • Availability: Weeks 1 – 12 of fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: Score equal to or greater than median score reported for national normalized American Chemical Society (ACS) exam using matching exam form in order to move on to the lab (CHEM 253L) portion.
  • Cost: $20 paid to Testing Services
  • Contact: Paul Stahmann

CHEM 299L – Organic Chemistry II lab

  • PLA Type: Lab challenge exam
  • Availability: Last week of fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: Passing of both written (CHEM 253) and lab (CHEM 253L) challenge exams
  • Cost: $108.90 faculty review fee and $5.00 supply fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Paul Stahmann
11185 CISCO Networking & Security Technologies

CNST 124 – IT Essentials

Option 1

Option 2

CNST 127 – Introduction to Networks

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

CNST 129 – Switching, Routing, & Wireless Essentials

Option 1

Option 2

CNST 135 – Enterprise Networking, Security, & Automation

CNST 230 – Linux Essentials

Option 1

Option 2

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

Option 1

  • PLA Type: Current Cisco CCNA and Cyber Ops certifications
  • Contact: Kate Holestine

Option 2

CNST 240 – Virtualization Technologies

CNST 242 - Cisco DevNet Associate

  • PLA Type: Current CCNA and Cisco DevNet Associate certifications
  • Contact: Kate Holestine

CNST 244 – Linux Advanced

Option 1

Option 2

CNST 249 – Command Line & Scripting Fundamentals

11185 Cloud, Security, & System Administration

CSSA 141 – Fundamentals of Windows Operating System

CSSA 143 – Network Services

cssa 145 – Network Design & Security

CSSA 147 – Network Fundamentals & Certification

  • PLA Type: Prior completion of CompTIA Data+ exam, proof of certification
  • Contact: Kate Holestine

CSSA 155 – Network Server Management

CSSA 157 – Linux System Administration

CSSA 159 – Security

CSSA 261 – Server Hybrid Infrastructure

CSSA 263 – Server Hybrid Advanced Services

CSSA 271 – Virtualization Technologies 

11185 Collision Repair Technology

CRT 115 – Safety & Welding for Collision Repair

  • PLA Type: Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and I-CAR Pro exams and current industry work
  • Details: Visit ASE and I-CAR for information, costs, and availability of the tests provided.
  • Contact: JohnD Thompson

CRT 125 – Basic Collision Repair

  • PLA Type: ASE and I-CAR Pro exams and current industry work
  • Details: Visit ASE and I-CAR for information, costs, and availability of the tests provided.
  • Contact: JohnD Thompson

crt 135 – Estimating for Collision Repair

  • PLA Type: ASE and I-CAR Pro exams and current industry work
  • Details: Visit ASE and I-CAR for information, costs, and availability of the tests provided.
  • Contact: JohnD Thompson

crt 145 – Intermediate Collision Repair

  • PLA Type: ASE and I-CAR Pro exams and current industry work
  • Details: Visit ASE and I-CAR for information, costs, and availability of the tests provided.
  • Contact: JohnD Thompson

CRT 215 – Refinishing for Collision Repair

  • PLA Type: ASE and I-CAR Pro exams and current industry work
  • Details: Visit ASE and I-CAR for information, costs, and availability of the tests provided.
  • Contact: JohnD Thompson

CRT 235 – Advanced Collision Repair and Refinishing

  • PLA Type: ASE and I-CAR Pro exams and current industry work
  • Details: Visit ASE and I-CAR for information, costs, and availability of the tests provided.
  • Contact: JohnD Thompson

CRT 260 – Auto Body Cooperative

  • PLA Type: ASE and I-CAR Pro exams and current industry work
  • Details: Visit ASE and I-CAR for information, costs, and availability of the tests provided.
  • Contact: JohnD Thompson
11185 Communication

COMM 101 – Fundamentals of Oral Communication

Step 1

Step 2

  • PLA Type: Speech and outline presentation
  • Timing: Monday following finals week
  • Cost: $18.15 speech assessment fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Jim Gatfield

Veteran Students

  • PLA Type: Completion of classes through ACE equivalencies
  • Eligible Classes: 
    • 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

COMM 112 – Argumentation and Debate

Step 1

Step 2

  • PLA Type: Presentation of affirmative and negative case
  • Timing: Monday following finals week
  • Cost: $72.60 debate fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Jim Gatfield

COMM 114 – Intercollegiate Speech & Debate

COMM 150 – Digital Photography I

Step 1

Step 2

COMM 160 – Communication & Culture

Step 2

  • PLA Type: Research paper
  • Timing: Monday following finals week
  • Cost: $36.30 assessment fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Jim Gatfield

COMM 221 – Interpersonal Communication

Step 1

Step 2

  • PLA Type: Research paper
  • Timing: Monday following finals week
  • Cost: $36.30 assessment fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Jim Gatfield

Veteran Students

  • PLA Type: Rank of E-5 or higher
  • Contact: Verify credit through ACE

COMM 231 – Public Speaking

Step 1

Step 2

  • PLA Type: Oral presentation
  • Timing: Monday following finals week
  • Cost: $72.60 assessment fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Jim Gatfield

COMM 259 – communicating through Web Design

Step 1

Step 2

  • PLA Type: Portfolio
  • Timing: Monday following finals week
  • Cost: $72.60 portfolio review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Jim Gatfield

COMM 261 – Multimedia Storytelling

Step 1

Step 2

  • PLA Type: Demonstrated competency in written, audio, and video production
  • Timing: Monday following finals week
  • Cost: $72.60 fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Jim Gatfield

COMM 268 – Introduction to Video Production

Step 1

Step 2

COMM 269 – Introduction to Audio Production

Step 1

Step 2

COMM 271 – Introduction to Mass Media

Step 1

Step 2

  • PLA Type: Research paper
  • Timing: Monday following finals week
  • Cost: $36.30 fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Jim Gatfield

COMM 273 – Media News Writing and Reporting

Step 1

Step 2

COMM 275 – Digital Design and Publishing

Step 1

Step 2

COMM 278 – Principles of Public Relations

Step 1

Step 2

COMM 279 – Public Relations Campaigns

Step 1

Step 2

11185 Computer Science

CPSC 111 – Introduction to Python Programming

  • PLA Type: Industry-recognized certification (e.g., Microsoft Introduction to Programming Using Python certificate)
  • Contact: Advising, Lawrence Sevigny

CPSC 121 – Computer Science I

Option 1

  • PLA Type: Advanced Placement Computer Science A
  • Requirement for Credit: Score of 4 or higher

Option 2

  • PLA Type: Completion of MATH 170
  • Contact: Advising

Option 3

CPSC 153 – Navigating Computer Systems

CPSC 155 – Introduction to Version Control

CPSC 208 – Introduction to Full Stack Web Development

CPSC 221 – Computer Science II

11185 Computer Support Specialist

CSSP 103 – Customer Service for Help Desk

CSSP 104 – Technical Fundamentals

CSSP 106 – Survey of Peripheral Technologies

CSSP 107 – Information Technology and Cloud

CSSP 109 – Computer Essentials I

CSSP 111 – Computer Essentials II

CSSP 114 – PC Security & Troubleshooting

CSSP 210 – Principles of Networking

CSSP 212 – Advanced Networking

CSSP 214 – Network Troubleshooting

CSSP 220 – Introduction to Advanced Security

CSSP 222 – Advanced Network Security

CSSP 224 – Advanced Data Security & Auditing

11185 Connecting With Ideas

CWI 101 – Connecting With Ideas

  • PLA Type: None 

CWI 290 – LIBERAL ARTS CAPSTONE

  • PLA Type: None 

CWI 281 – Introduction to Tutoring & Mentoring

11185 Criminal Justice

CRIJ 101 – Introduction to Criminal Justice

  • PLA Type: DSST Criminal Justice Exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Minimum score of 400
  • Contact: Rick Allen

CRIJ 102 – Introduction to Policing

  • PLA Type: DSST Introduction to Law Enforcement Exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Minimum score of 400
  • Contact: Rick Allen

CRIJ 103 – Introduction to Law & Justice

CRIJ 104 – Introduction to Corrections

CRIJ 190 – Writing for Criminal Justice

 CRIJ 270 – Criminology

CRIJ 280 – Victimology

11185 Cybersecurity

CSEC 115 – Introduction to Networks

Option 1

Option 2

CSEC 119 – Introduction to Internetworking

Option 1

Option 2

CSEC 127 – Server Operating Systems

Option 1

Option 2

CSEC 129 – Fundamentals of Linux

  • PLA Type: CompTIA Linux+ (LX0-103 and LX0-104)
  • Location: Testing Services or Pearson Vue locations
  • Required for Credit: 500 or higher
  • Contact: Kate Holestine

CSEC 131 – Introduction to Information Security

CSEC 246 – Securing a Directory Services Infrastructure

  • PLA Type: Written and skills-based challenge exam
  • Required for Credit: 70% or higher
  • Cost: $72.60 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Kate Holestine

CSEC 248 – Advanced Cybersecurity

  • PLA Type: Written and skills-based challenge exam
  • Required for Credit: 70% or higher
  • Cost: $72.60 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Kate Holestine

CSEC 252 – Introduction to Programming for Cybersecurity

  • PLA Type: Written and skills-based challenge exam and hands-on final
  • Required for Credit: 70% or higher
  • Cost: $72.60 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Kate Holestine

CSEC 255 – Ethical Hacking & Countermeasures

  • PLA Type: Written and skills-based challenge exam and hands-on final
  • Required for Credit: 70% or higher
  • Cost: $72.60 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Kate Holestine

CSEC 257 – Introduction to Digital Forensics

  • PLA Type: Written and skills-based challenge exam and hands-on final
  • Required for Credit: 70% or higher
  • Cost: $72.60 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Kate Holestine
11185 Dental Assisting

DENT 101 – Dental Materials and Procedures

  • PLA Type: 
    • Portfolio
      • Documentation of dental assisting employment and two (2) years industry experience
      • Current dental assisting resume with four (4) industry references
      • Two (2) letters of recommendation from verifiable industry experts
    • Written tests and procedure skills sheets
  • Timing: Weeks 1 – 15 of fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 85% on written tests and procedure skills sheets
  • Cost: $72.60 portfolio review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Sabina Omair

DENT 102 – Dental Clinical Skills I

  • PLA Type: 
    • Portfolio
      • Documentation of dental assisting employment and two (2) years industry experience
      • Current dental assisting resume with four (4) industry references
      • Two (2) letters of recommendation from verifiable industry experts
    • Written tests and procedure skills sheets
  • Timing: Weeks 1 – 15 of fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 85% on written tests and procedure skills sheets
  • Cost: $72.60 portfolio review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Sabina Omair

DENT 103 – Dental Prosthodontic Materials & Procedures

  • PLA Type: 
    • Portfolio
      • Documentation of dental assisting employment and two (2) years industry experience
      • Current dental assisting resume with four (4) industry references
      • Two (2) letters of recommendation from verifiable industry experts
    • Written tests and procedure skills sheets
  • Timing: Weeks 1 – 15 of fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 85% on written tests and procedure skills sheets
  • Cost: $72.60 portfolio review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Sabina Omair

DENT 105 – Dental Clinical Skills II

  • PLA Type: 
    • Portfolio
      • Documentation of dental assisting employment and two (2) years industry experience
      • Current dental assisting resume with four (4) industry references
      • Two (2) letters of recommendation from verifiable industry experts
    • Written tests and procedure skills sheets
  • Timing: Weeks 1 – 15 of fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 85% on written tests and procedure skills sheets
  • Cost: $72.60 portfolio review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Sabina Omair

DENT 106 – Dental Assisting Clinical Experience

DENT 107 / 107L – Dental Radiography & LAB

  • PLA Type: 
    • Portfolio
      • Documentation of dental assisting employment and two (2) years industry experience
      • Current dental assisting resume with four (4) industry references
      • Two (2) letters of recommendation from verifiable industry experts
    • Written tests and procedure skills sheets
  • Timing: Weeks 1 – 15 of fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 85% on written tests and procedure skills sheets
  • Cost: $72.60 portfolio review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Sabina Omair

DENT 108 – Dental Office Management

  • PLA Type: 
    • Portfolio
      • Documentation of dental assisting employment and two (2) years industry experience
      • Current dental assisting resume with four (4) industry references
      • Two (2) letters of recommendation from verifiable industry experts
    • Written tests and procedure skills sheets
  • Timing: Weeks 1 – 15 of fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 85% on written tests and procedure skills sheets
  • Cost: $72.60 portfolio review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Sabina Omair

DENT 110L – DENTAL ASSISTING PRE-CLINICAL LAB I

  • PLA Type: 
    • Portfolio
      • Documentation of dental assisting employment and two (2) years industry experience
      • Current dental assisting resume with four (4) industry references
      • Two (2) letters of recommendation from verifiable industry experts
    • Written tests and procedure skills sheets
  • Timing: Weeks 1 – 14 of fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 85% on written tests and procedure skills sheets
  • Cost: $60 portfolio review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Sabina Omair

DENT 120L – DENTAL ASSISTING PRE-CLINICAL LAB II

  • PLA Type: 
    • Portfolio
      • Documentation of dental assisting employment and two (2) years industry experience
      • Current dental assisting resume with four (4) industry references
      • Two (2) letters of recommendation from verifiable industry experts
    • Written tests and procedure skills sheets
  • Timing: Weeks 1 – 14 of fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 85% on written tests and procedure skills sheets
  • Cost: $72.60 portfolio review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Sabina Omair

DENT 151 – Dental Theory I

  • PLA Type: 
    • Portfolio
      • Documentation of dental assisting employment and two (2) years industry experience
      • Current dental assisting resume with four (4) industry references
      • Two (2) letters of recommendation from verifiable industry experts
    • Written tests and procedure skills sheets
  • Timing: Weeks 1 – 14 of fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 85% on written tests and procedure skills sheets
  • Cost: $72.60 portfolio review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Sabina Omair

DENT 152 – Dental Theory II

  • PLA Type: 
    • Portfolio
      • Documentation of dental assisting employment and two (2) years industry experience
      • Current dental assisting resume with four (4) industry references
      • Two (2) letters of recommendation from verifiable industry experts
    • Written tests and procedure skills sheets
  • Timing: Weeks 1 – 14 of fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 85% on written tests and procedure skills sheets
  • Cost: $72.60 portfolio review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Sabina Omair

DENT 153 –​​​​​​​ Dental Theory III

  • PLA Type: 
    • ​​​​​​​Portfolio
      • Documentation of dental assisting employment and two (2) years industry experience
      • Current dental assisting resume with four (4) industry references
      • Two (2) letters of recommendation from verifiable industry experts
    • Written tests and procedure skills sheets
  • Timing: Weeks 1 – 14 of fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 85% on written tests and procedure skills sheets
  • Cost: $72.60 portfolio review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Sabina Omair

DENT 154 –​​​​​​​ Dental Theory IV

  • PLA Type: 
    • ​​​​​​​Portfolio
      • Documentation of dental assisting employment and two (2) years industry experience
      • Current dental assisting resume with four (4) industry references
      • Two (2) letters of recommendation from verifiable industry experts
    • Written tests and procedure skills sheets
  • Timing: Weeks 1 – 14 of fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 85% on written tests and procedure skills sheets
  • Cost: $72.60 portfolio review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Sabina Omair

DENT 155 –​​​​​​​ Dental Seminar

  • PLA Type: 
    • ​​​​​​​Portfolio
      • Documentation of dental assisting employment and two (2) years industry experience
      • Current dental assisting resume with four (4) industry references
      • Two (2) letters of recommendation from verifiable industry experts
    • Written tests and procedure skills sheets
  • Timing: Weeks 1 – 14 of fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 85% on written tests and procedure skills sheets
  • Cost: $72.60 portfolio review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Sabina Omair

DENT 225 –​​​​​​​ Advanced Dental Assisting Practicum

  • PLA Type: 
    • ​​​​​​​Portfolio
      • Documentation of dental assisting employment and two (2) years industry experience
      • Current dental assisting resume with four (4) industry references
      • Two (2) letters of recommendation from verifiable industry experts
    • Written tests and procedure skills sheets
  • Timing: Weeks 1 – 14 of fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 85% on written tests and procedure skills sheets
  • Cost: $72.60 portfolio review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Sabina Omair
11185 Digital Photography

PHOT 151 – STUDIO LIGHTING

PHOT 152 – Location Lighting

PHOT 260 – Portrait Photography

PHOT 261 – Landscape & Architectural Photography

PHOT 262 – Event Photography

 PHOT 263 – Still Life Photography

PHOT 270 – Documentary Photography

PHOT 290 – Digital Photography Capstone

11185 Drafting Technology

DRFT 100 – Construction Materials & Processes

  • PLA Type: Challenge exam
  • Availability: Until the end of the first week of classes fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 80% or higher
  • Cost: $20
  • Contact: Tim Schuh

DRFT 114 – Drafting Basics

  • PLA Type: Challenge exam
  • Availability: Until the end of the first week of classes fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 80% or higher
  • Cost: $20
  • Contact: Tim Schuh

DRFT 118 – Introduction to Revit

  • PLA Type: Challenge exam
  • Availability: Until the end of the first week of classes fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 80% or higher
  • Cost: $20
  • Contact: Tim Schuh

DRFT 119 – Introduction to AutoCAD

  • PLA Type: Challenge exam
  • Availability: Until the end of the first week of classes fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 80% or higher
  • Cost: $20
  • Contact: Tim Schuh

DRFT 120 – Residential Architecture

  • PLA Type: Challenge exam
  • Availability: Until the end of the first week of classes fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 80% or higher
  • Cost: $20
  • Contact: Tim Schuh

DRFT 123 – Introduction to Solidworks

Option 1

  • PLA Type: Written challenge exam
  • Availability: Until the end of the first week of classes fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 80% or higher
  • Cost: None
  • Contact: Tim Schuh

Option 2

DRFT 139 – Applied PROBLEM SOLVING for DraftingPOT

DRFT 190 – Job Skills for Drafting

DRFT 211 – Civil Drafting & Math

DRFT 212 – Structural & HVAC System Drafting

DRFT 213 – Machine Drafting & Design

DRFT 217 – Commercial Architecture

DRFT 218 – Electrical & Plumbing Systems Drafting

DRFT 239 – advanced revit techniques

  • PLA Type: Course final project
  • Requirement for Credit: 80% or higher
  • Cost: No cost
  • Contact: Tim Schuh

DRFT 290 – Drafting Technology Capstone

11185 Early Childhood Education

ECED 100 – Introduction to Early Childhood Education

ECED 101 – Child Development & Guidance

ECED 105 – Teaching Young Children I

ECED 105L – Teaching Young Children I Lab

ECED 106 – Teaching Young Children II

ECED 106L – Teaching Young Children II Lab

ECED 141 – Health, Safety, & Nutrition

ECED 171 – Early Childhood Curriculum I

ECED 173 – Early Childhood Curriculum II

ECED 184 – Family and Community Partnerships

ECED 202 – Child Growth & Development

ECED 203L – Early Childhood Education Practicum Lab

  • PLA Type: Portfolio of current and previous work
  • Contact: Doug Rapley

ECED 220 – Inclusion in Early Childhood Programs

ECED 232 – Early Childhood Program Administration

ECED 257 – Infant & Toddler Care & Education

ECED 290 – EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Capstone

11185 Economics

ECON 201 – Principles of Macroeconomics

Option 1

Option 2

  • PLA Type: Principles of Macroeconomics CLEP exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Score of 50 or higher
  • Contact: Advising

Option 3

ECON 202 – Principles of Microeconomics

Option 1

Option 2

  • PLA Type: Principles of Macroeconomics CLEP exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Score of 50 or higher
  • Contact: Advising

Option 3

11185 Education

EDUC 120 – Foundations of Education

EDUC 150 – Educational Technology I

EDUC 200 – Education Around the World

EDUC 220 – Diversity in the Schools

EDUC 230 – Introduction to Special Education

EDUC 250 – Education Technology II

EDUC 255 – Educational & Assistive Technology

EDUC 260 – Special Education Policies & Procedures

EDUC 280 – Integrated Teaching & Field Experience

EDUC 290 – Education Capstone

11185 Engineering

ENGR 120 – Introduction to Engineering

 ENGR 175 – Geomatics & Geospatial Data

Step 1

Step 2

  • PLA Type: Portfolio including work history and descriptions of projects demonstrating experience in the use of survey equipment and calculations necessary to determine distances, areas, and volumes. 
  • Cost: $108.90 portfolio review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Willard Pack

ENGR 205 – Engineering Graphics

ENGR 210 – Engineering Mechanics, Statics

ENGR 220 – Engineering Mechanics, Dynamics

ENGR 240 – Introduction to Electrical Circuits

ENGR 290 – Engineering Capstone

11185 English

ENGL 100 – Writing & Rhetoric Plus

ENGL 101 – Writing & Rhetoric I

Option 1

Option 2

  • PLA Type: English Language and Composition Advanced Placement Exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Score of 5 to earn credit for both ENGL 101 and 102
  • Contact: Advising

Option 3

  • PLA Type: CLEP exam: College Composition
  • Requirement for Credit: Score of 50
  • Contact: Advising

Option 4

Option 5

  • PLA Type: Vertical credit through completion of ENGL 102
  • Requirement for Credit: C or higher
  • Contact: Advising

Option 6

Veteran Students

  • PLA Type: Completion of NV-0504-001: Information Officer 
  • Contact: Verifty credit through ACE

ENGL 101P – Writing & Rhetoric I 

  • PLA Type: See ENGL 101 PLA options. 

ENGL 102 – Writing & Rhetoric II

Option 1

  • PLA Type: English Language and Composition Advanced Placement Exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Score of 5 to earn credit for both ENGL 101 and 102
  • Contact: Advising

Option 2

Option 3

ENGL 115 – Rhetoric & Popular Culture

ENGL 175 – Literature & Ideas

Option 1

  • PLA Type: English Literature and Composition Advanced Placement Exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Score of 3 or higher
  • Contact: Advising

Option 2

  • PLA Type: Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Score of 50 or higher
  • Contact: Advising

Option 3

ENGL 190 – Intro to Literature, Difficult Differences

ENGL 191 – Intro to Creative Writing

ENGL 201 – Persuasive Writing

ENGL 202 – Technical Communication

Option 1

  • PLA Type: Technical Writing DSST Exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Minimum score of 500
  • Contact: Advising

Option 2

ENGL 211 – Literary Analysis

ENGL 215 – Survey of World Mythology

ENGL 220 – Medical Narratives

ENGL 227 – Literature in Translation

ENGL 230 – MULTICULTURAL AMERICAN LITERATURE

ENGL 235 – Intro to Shakespeare

ENGL 241 – Creative Writing Poetry

ENGL 242 – Creative Writing Fiction

ENGL 243 – Creative Writing Nonfiction

ENGL 257 – Survey of Western World Literature I

ENGL 258 – Survey of Western World Literature II

ENGL 267 – Survey of British Literature I

Option 1

  • PLA Type: English Literature CLEP exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Score of 50 or higher
  • Contact: Advising

Option 2

ENGL 268 – Survey of British Literature II

ENGL 277 – Survey of American Literature I

Option 1

  • PLA Type: American Literature CLEP exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Score of 50 or higher
  • Contact: Advising

Option 2

ENGL 278 – Survey of American Literature II

ENGL 286 – Literary Magazine

ENGL 290 – English Capstone

11185 English Language Learning

ENGS 104 – ELL Reading & Writing 

  • PLA Type: None 
11185 Environmental Science

ENVI 100 – Environmental Science

Option 1

Option 2

  • PLA Type: Environmental Science DSST Exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Score of 400 or higher
  • Contact: Advising

Option 3

ENVI 100L – Environmental Science Lab

ENVI 260 – General Ecology

ENVI 260L – General Ecology Lab

ENVI 280L – Field Biology

11185 Exercise Science – Academic

EXHS 155 – Health & Wellness

Veteran Students

  • PLA Type: Rank of E-5 or higher
  • Contact: Verify credit through ACE

EXHS 290 – EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

EXHS 200 – INTRODUCTION TO KINESIOLOGY

EXHS 201 – Foundations of Physical Activity

EXHS 220 – Care & Prevention of Athletic injuries

EXHS 243 – Applied Kinesiology

EXHS 270 – Motor Learning

EXHS 270L – Motor Learning Lab

EXHS 290L – EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY LAB 

11185 Exercise Science – Activities

EXHA 102 – Couch to 10K

EXHA 103 – Stress Management

EXHA 104 – Stay Active, Live Well!

EXHA 105 – Walking for Health & Fitness

11185 Fermentation Science

FERM 110 – Grapes & Hops, Specialty Crops

FERM 120 – Introduction to Fermented Foods

11185 Film Studies

FILM 110 – Introduction to Film Studies

FILM 121 – MOVIES AROUND THE WORLD

11185 Finance

FINA 102 – Personal Finance 

FINA 109 – Personal Finance & Business Math

FINA 209 – Fundamentals of Investing

11185 Fire Service Technology

FIRE 101 – Fire Fighter

  • PLA Type: 
    • Portfolio of current and previous work
    • Passing score on International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) exam
    • Evidence of employment as a fire fighter 1 and 2
    • Evidence of a fire fighter 1 or higher level occupational position in a fire department within the past five (5) years
    • Letter of reference from the fire department chief where you are/were employed
  • Cost: $72.60 portfolio review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Darrin Raskopf

FIRE 110 – Physical Fitness for Firefighters

  • PLA Type: 
    • Portfolio of current and previous work
    • Passing score on IFSAC exam and certification
    • Completion of Firefighter Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) with a passing score within the past year as of the program registration deadline
  • Cost: $36.30 portfolio review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Darrin Raskopf

FIRE 120 – Principles of Emergency Services

  • PLA Type: 
    • Portfolio of current and previous work
    • Passing score on IFSAC exam and certification
    • Evidence of a fire fighter 1 or higher level occupational position in a fire department within the past five (5) years
    • Letter of reference from the fire department chief where you are/were employed
  • Cost: $36.30 portfolio review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Darrin Raskopf

FIRE 160 – Work Experience I

FIRE 165 – Work Experience II

FIRE 170 – Work Experience III

FIRE 200 – Building Construction for Fire Protection

  • PLA Type: 
    • Portfolio of current and previous work
    • Passing score on IFSAC exam and certification
    • Evidence of a fire fighter 1 or higher level occupational position in a fire department within the past five (5) years
    • Letter of reference from the fire department chief where you are/were employed
    • Building Construction Combustible and Building Construction Non-Combustible certificates or Brannigan's 40-hour Building Construction certificate
  • Cost: $36.30 portfolio review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Darrin Raskopf

FIRE 210 – Fire Behavior & Combustion

  • PLA Type: 
    • Portfolio of current and previous work
    • Passing score on IFSAC exam and certification
    • Evidence of a fire fighter 1 or higher level occupational position in a fire department within the past five (5) years
    • Letter of reference from the fire department chief where you are/were employed
  • Cost: $36.30 portfolio review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Darrin Raskopf

FIRE 220 – Principles of Safety & Survival for Fire & Emergency Services

  • PLA Type: 
    • Portfolio of current and previous work
    • Passing score on IFSAC exam and certification
    • Evidence of a fire fighter 2 or higher level occupational position in a fire department within the past five (5) years
    • Letter of reference from the fire department chief where you are/were employed
  • Cost: $36.30 portfolio review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Darrin Raskopf

FIRE 230 – Fire Prevention

  • PLA Type: 
    • Portfolio of current and previous work
    • Passing score on IFSAC exam
    • Fire Inspector 1 and 2 certification
    • Evidence of a fire fighter 1 or higher level occupational position in a fire department within the past five (5) years
    • Letter of reference from the fire department chief where you are/were employed
  • Cost: $36.30 portfolio review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Darrin Raskopf

FIRE 240 – Fire PROTECTION Systems

  • PLA Type: 
    • Portfolio of current and previous work
    • Passing score on IFSAC exam
    • Fire Inspector 2 and 3 certification
    • Evidence of a fire fighter 2 or higher level occupational position in a fire department within the past five (5) years
    • Letter of reference from the fire department chief where you are/were employed
  • Cost: $36.30 portfolio review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Darrin Raskopf
11185 French

FREN 101 – Elementary French I

Option 1

  • PLA Type: French Language and Culture Advanced Placement Exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Score of 3 or higher
  • Contact: Advising

Option 2

Option 3

  • PLA Type: International Baccalaureate Language AB Initio
  • Requirement for Credit: Score of 5 or higher 
  • Contact: Advising

Option 4

Option 5

  • PLA Type: Vertical credit through completion of FREN 102 
  • Requirement for Credit: C or better
  • Contact: Advising

Veteran Students

  • PLA Type: Completion of AR-0602-0010 French Special Operations Language Training I (3/04-7/15) or DD-0602-0107 French Basic
  • Contact: Verify credit through ACE

FREN 102 – Elementary French II

Option 1

  • PLA Type: French Language and Culture Advanced Placement Exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Score of 3 or higher
  • Contact: Advising

Option 2

Option 3

  • PLA Type: International Baccalaureate Language B Exam (SL and HL)
  • Requirement for Credit: Score of 5 or higher 
  • Contact: Advising

Option 4

Option 5

  • PLA Type: Vertical credit through completion of FREN 201 
  • Requirement for Credit: C or better to earn credit for FREN 101 and 102
  • Contact: Advising

Veteran Students

  • PLA Type: Completion of AR-0602-0010 French Special Operations Language Training I (3/04-7/15) or DD-0602-0107 French Basic
  • Contact: Verify credit through ACE

FREN 201 – Intermediate French I

Option 1

  • PLA Type: French Language and Culture Advanced Placement Exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Score of 4 or higher
  • Contact: Advising

Option 2

Option 3

  • PLA Type: International Baccalaureate Language B Exam 
  • Requirement for Credit: Score of 6 or higher 
  • Contact: Advising
11185 Geography

GEOG 100 – Physical Geography

GEOG 100L – Physical Geography Lab

GEOG 102 – Cultural Geography

Option 1

Option 2

GEOG 200 – World Regional Geography

Option 1

Option 2

GEOG 270 – Global Climate Change

11185 Geographic Information Systems

GIS 120 – WEB GIS

GIS 126 – Fundamentals of GIS

GIS 225 – Cartography

GIS 226 – Spatial Analysis With GIS

GIS 230 – Remote Sensing/GIS Integration

GIS 240 – Python Scripting for GIS

11185 Geology

GEOL 101 – Physical Geology

Option 1

Option 2

GEOL 101L – Physical Geology LAB

GEOL 102 – Historical Geology

GEOL 102L – Historical Geology LAB

11185 Geosciences

GEOs 104 / 104L – Natural HAZARDS & DISASTERS

Step 1

Step 2

GEOs 105 – Earth's Natural Resources

Step 1

Step 2

GEOS 170 – Earth's Weather & Climate

GEOS 208 – Hydrology & Water Resources

GEOS 270 – GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE

GEOs 275 – Field Geology

11185 Health Science

HLTH 101 – Medical Terminology

HLTH 202 – Introduction to Health Systems

HLTH 220 – Fundamentals of Nutrition

HLTH 280 – Global Health

11185 Heavy-Duty Truck Technician

TTEC 100-level Courses

  • PLA Type:
    • Portfolio of current and previous work over a minimum of five (5) years
    • Current ASE Heavy Truck Technician Certifications related to the challenged course(s)
    • Passing of final exam for lecture and lab portions of the course
  • Requirement for Credit: 70% or higher on exams
  • Cost: None
  • Contact: Alex Beal

TTEC 200-level Courses

11185 Heavy Equipment Technician

HTEC 111 – Introduction to Heavy Equipment Service Industry

  • PLA Type:
    • Portfiolo including a current resume documenting diesel-related employment over a minimum of five (5) years
    • Final exam for the course
  • Requirement for Credit: 70% or higher (exam)
  • Cost: None
  • Contact: Alex Beal

HTEC 121 – DC Circuits & Basic Electrical Systems

  • PLA Type:
    • Portfiolo including a current resume documenting diesel-related employment over a minimum of five (5) years
    • Final exam for lecture and lab portions of the course
  • Requirement for Credit: 70% or higher
  • Cost: None
  • Contact: Alex Beal

 HTEC 131 – Track Systems & Mechanical Repair

  • PLA Type:
    • Portfiolo including a current resume documenting diesel-related employment over a minimum of five (5) years
    • Final exam for lecture and lab portions of the course
  • Requirement for Credit: 70% or higher
  • Cost: None
  • Contact: Alex Beal

HTEC 141 – Diesel Engine Theory of Operation & Repair

  • PLA Type:
    • Portfiolo including a current resume documenting diesel-related employment over a minimum of five (5) years
    • Final exam for lecture and lab portions of the course
  • Requirement for Credit: 70% or higher
  • Cost: None
  • Contact: Alex Beal

HTEC 151 – Preventive Maintenance

  • PLA Type:
    • Portfiolo including a current resume documenting diesel-related employment over a minimum of five (5) years
    • Final exam for lecture and lab portions of the course
  • Requirement for Credit: 70% or higher
  • Cost: None
  • Contact: Alex Beal

HTEC 161 – HVAC System Service

  • PLA Type:
    • Portfiolo including a current resume documenting diesel-related employment over a minimum of five (5) years
    • Final exam for lecture and lab portions of the course
  • Requirement for Credit: 70% or higher
  • Cost: None
  • Contact: Alex Beal

HTEC 171 – Fundamentals of Fluid Power

  • PLA Type:
    • Portfiolo including a current resume documenting diesel-related employment over a minimum of five (5) years
    • Final exam for lecture and lab portions of the course
  • Requirement for Credit: 70% or higher
  • Cost: None
  • Contact: Alex Beal

HTEC 181 – Principles of Electronically Managed Systems

HTEC 200-level Courses

11185 History

HIST 101 – WORLD HISTORY I

Option 1

Option 2

  • PLA Type: Challenge exam
  • Requirement for Credit: 75% or higher
  • Cost: $72.60 review fee paid though CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Rob Harbaugh

HIST 102 – WORLD HISTORY II

Option 1

Option 2

  • PLA Type: Challenge exam
  • Requirement for Credit: 75% or higher
  • Cost: $72.60 review fee paid though CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Rob Harbaugh

HIST 103 – Western Civilization I

Option 1

Option 2

  • PLA Type: Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 CLEP Exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Minimum score of 50
  • Contact: Advising

HIST 104 – Western Civilization II

Option 1

Option 2

  • PLA Type: Western Civilization II: 1648 to Present CLEP Exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Minimum score of 50
  • Contact: Advising

HIST 111 – United States History I

Option 1

Option 2

  • PLA Type: History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 CLEP Exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Minimum score of 50
  • Contact: Advising

HIST 112 – United States History II

Option 1

Option 2

  • PLA Type: History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present CLEP Exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Minimum score of 50
  • Contact: Advising

HIST 190 – Introduction to the Study of History

HIST 210 – History Through Biography

HIST 220 – Great Ideas in History

HIST 230 – Themes in U.S. History

HIST 239 – United States Military History

HIST 240 – Themes in Western History

  • PLA Type: History of the Soviet Union DSST Exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Minimum score of 400
  • Contact: Advising
11185 Honors

HON 198 – Introduction to Honors

11185 Horticulture Technology

HRTC 106 – Annuals & Perennials

  • PLA Type: Written challenge exam
  • Location: Nampa Campus Agricultural Sciences Complex
  • Availability: First 10 days of the semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 70% or higher
  • Cost: $72.60 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Andrea Schumaker

HRTC 107 – Landscape Management, Maintenance

Step 1

Step 2

HRTC 108 – Plant Propagation & Management

HRTC 110 – Plant Science

HRTC 136 – Greenhouse & Nursery Management

Step 1

Step 2

HRTC 140 – Soils & Plant Nutrition

Step 1

Step 2

HRTC 143 – Horticulture Internship Seminar

HRTC 155 – Urban Agriculture

Step 1

Step 2

HRTC 200 – Landscape Management, QWEL

Step 1

Step 2

HRTC 203 – Landscape Plants

Step 1

  • PLA Type: INLA CNP Plant Identification Exam proctored in April and/or October
  • Availability: Sign up weeks 3 – 10 of the semester
  • Contact: Andrea Schumaker

Step 2

  • PLA Type: HRTC 203 midterm, final, and plant portfolio assignment
  • Requirement for Credit: 75% or higher
  • Cost: $72.60 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Andrea Schumaker

HRTC 204 – Landscape Management, Installation

  • PLA Type: 
    • Portfolio
    • Landscape industry and landscape installation certification through the National Association of Landscape Professional
  • Cost: $36.30 portfolio review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Andrea Schumaker

HRTC 220 – Interior & Floral Plant Design

Step 1

Step 2

HRTC 254 – Landscape Management, Irrigation

Step 1

Step 2

HRTC 255 – Integrated Pest Management

Step 1

Step 2

HRTC 256 – Landscape Design I

HRTC 257 – Landscape Design II

HRTC 293 – Horticulture Technology Internship

HRTC 295 – Horticulture Business Management Practicum

11185 Humanities

HUMA 207 – Exploring the Arts & Cultures of the World

11185 Japanese

JAPN 101 – Elementary Japanese I

Option 1

  • PLA Type: Japanese Language and Culture Advanced Placement Exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Score of 3 or higher
  • Contact: Advising

Option 2

  • PLA Type: Vertical credit through completion of JAPN 102 
  • Requirement for Credit: C or better
  • Contact: Advising

Option 3

  • PLA Type: Challenge exam
  • Requirement for Credit: 70% or higher
  • Cost: $72.60 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Brent Hart

JAPN 102 – Elementary Japanese II

Option 1

  • PLA Type: Japanese Language and Culture Advanced Placement Exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Score of 3 or higher
  • Contact: Advising

Option 2

  • PLA Type: Vertical credit through completion of JAPN 102 
  • Requirement for Credit: C or better
  • Contact: Advising

Option 3

  • PLA Type: Challenge exam
  • Requirement for Credit: 70% or higher
  • Cost: $72.60 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Brent Hart
11185 Law Enforcement

LAWE 100 – Law Enforcement I

LAWE 200 – Law Enforcement II

11185 Machine Tool Technology

MACH 103 – Machine Shop Laboratory I

Step 1

Step 2

MACH 104 – Machine Shop Laboratory II

Step 1

Step 2

MACH 105 – Machine Shop Laboratory III

Step 1

Step 2

MACH 126 – Related Blueprint Reading I

Step 1

Step 2

MACH 127 – Related Blueprint Reading II

Step 1

Step 2

MACH 153 – Machine Shop Theory I

Step 1

Step 2

MACH 154 – Machine Shop Theory II

Step 1

Step 2

MACH 155 – Machine Shop Theory III

Step 1

Step 2

MACH 203 – Advanced Machine Shop Laboratory I

Step 1

Step 2

MACH 204 – Advanced Machine Shop Laboratory II

Step 1

Step 2

MACH 211 – Fundamentals of Computer-Aided Drafting & Design

Step 1

Step 2

MACH 212 – Computer-Aided Manufacturing

Step 1

Step 2

MACH 224 – Tool Design for Manufacturing

Step 1

Step 2

MACH 253 – Advanced Machine Shop Theory I

Step 1

Step 2

MACH 254 – Advanced Machine Shop Theory II

Step 1

Step 2

11185 Marketing Communications

MRKT 125 – Introduction to Marketing

MRKT 203 – Principles of Promotion

Step 1

Step 2

MRKT 240 – Social Media Management

Step 1

Step 2

MRKT 245 – Business Simulation & Analysis

MRKT 246 – Advanced Digital Marketing

MRKT 257 – Principles of Management

MRKT 290 – Marketing Communications Capstone

11185 Math

MATH 085 – COLLeGE READINESS MATH

MATH 097 – INTRODUCTORY PREP MATH

MATH 098 – ADVANCED PREP MATH

MATH 099 – EXPANDED PREP MATH

Math 118 – Technical Math

Math 118L – Technical Math Lab

Math 122 – Math in Modern Society Plus

Math 123 – Math in Modern Society

Option 1

  • PLA Type: College Mathematics CLEP Exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Score of 50 or higher
  • Contact: Advising

Option 2

Option 3

Math 123P – Math in Modern Society 

Math 130 – Finite Mathematics

Math 142 – College Algebra Plus

Math 143 – College Algebra

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

  • PLA Type: College Algebra CLEP Exam
  • Requirement for Credit: 400 or higher
  • Contact: Advising

Option 4

Math 143P – College Algebra

Math 144 – Trigonometry

Option 1

Option 2

Math 147 – College Algebra & Trigonometry

Option 1

Option 2

  • PLA Type: Precalculus CLEP Exam
  • Requirement for Credit: 50 or higher
  • Contact: Advising

Option 3

Math 152 – Statistical Reasoning Plus

Math 153 – Statistical Reasoning 

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Math 153P – Statistical Reasoning 

Math 157 – Math for Elementary Teachers I

Math 160 – Survey of Calculus

Option 1

  • PLA Type: Calculus CLEP Exam*
  • Requirement for Credit: 50 or higher
  • Contact: Advising

Option 2

*Note: Credit may not be received for both MATH 160 and MATH 170 through these exams.

Option 3

Math 170 – Calculus I

Option 1

  • PLA Type: Calculus CLEP Exam*
  • Requirement for Credit: 50 or higher
  • Contact: Advising

Option 2

Option 3

  • PLA Type: Vertical credit through completion of MATH 175*
  • Requirement for Credit: C or higher for MATH 170 credit
  • Contact: Advising

*Note: Credit may not be received for both MATH 160 and MATH 170 through these exams.

Option 4

Math 175 – Calculus II

Option 1

  • PLA Type: Calculus BC Advanced Placement Exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Score of 3 or higher to receive credit for MATH 170 and MATH 175
  • Contact: Advising

Option 2

Math 176 – Discrete Mathematics

Math 230 – Introduction to Linear Algebra

Math 257 – Math for Elementary Teachers II

Math 275 – Calculus III

Math 285 – Differential Equations with Matrix Theory

MATH 293 – Mathematics Internship

11185 Medical Administrative Support

MADM 113 – Medical Front Office Skills

MADM 115 – Human Relations in Healthcare

MADM 223 – Integrated Medical Office Software

MADM 240 – Health Insurance & Billing

11185 Medical Assistant

MEDA 109 – Pharmacology

Step 1

Step 2

MEDA 131 – Medical Office Procedures

Step 1

Step 2

MEDA 132 – Medical Office Procedures

Step 1

Step 2

MEDA 201 – Integrated Medical procedures

Step 1

Step 2

MEDA 220 – Human Diseases

Step 1

Step 2

MEDA 237 – Ethics for Medical Professionals

MEDA 242 – Clinical Procedures I

  • PLA Type: Portfolio
  • Cost: $72.60 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Sabina Omair

MEDA 243 – Clinical Procedures II

MEDA 245 – MEDICAL ASSISTANT Practicum

11185 Microbiological, Molecular, & Biomedical Sciences

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

MMBS 111 – Introductory Microbiology

MMBS 111L – Introductory Microbiology Lab

  • PLA Type: None (Students who have earned credit for MMBS 111 should expect to take MMBS 111L.)
  • Contact: Daniel Beckman

MMBS 260 – Introduction to Cell Biology

MMBS 260L – Introduction to Cell Biology Lab

MMBS 280 – Genetics

MMBS 280L – Genetics Lab

11185 Military Science & Leadership

MSCL – ALL courses

11185 Music

MUSI 100 – Introduction to Music 

Option 1

Option 2

MUSI 108 – Survey of Jazz & Pop Music

MUSI 109 – Survey of World Music

MUSI 144 – CLASS GUITAR

MUSI 150 – Beginning Class Piano I

11185 Nursing

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

NURS 100 – Fundamentals  of Nursing & Health Assessment

NURS 103 – Nursing & Health Assessment Skills Lab/Clinic

NURS 104 – Basic Medical Surgical Nursing

NURS 105 – Basic Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical

NURS 106 – Basic Pharmacology for Nursing

NURS 200 – Nursing Specialties

NURS 201 – Nursing Specialties Clinical

NURS 202 – Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing

NURS 203 – Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Lab/ Clinical

11185 Occupational Therapy Assistant

OTA – All courses

11185 Philosophy

PHIL 101 – Introduction to Philosophy

PHIL 103 – Introduction to Ethics

PHIL 111 – World Religions

PHIL 209 – Logic & Philosophy

PHIL 240 – Belief & Reality

11185 Physical Therapist Assistant

PTAE – ALL courses

11185 Physics

PHYS 100 – Survey of Physics

PHYS 100L – Survey of Physics Lab

PHYS 101 – Survey of Astronomy

Option 1

  • PLA Type: Astronomy DSST Exam (Students who choose this option will receive credit for the lecture portion of the course only.)
  • Requirement for Credit: 400 or higher
  • Contact: Advising

Option 2

PHYS 101L – Survey of Astronomy Lab

PHYS 111 – General Physics I

Option 1

Option 2

PHYS 111 L – General Physics I LAB

PHYS 112 – General Physics II

PHYS 112L – General Physics II Lab

PHYS 211 – Physics for Scientists & Engineers I

Option 1

Option 2

PHYS 211L – Physics for Scientists & Engineers I Lab

PHYS 212 – physics for Scientists & Engineers II 

PHYS 212L – physics for Scientists & Engineers II lab

11185 Political Science

POLS 101 – American National Government

Option 1

  • PLA Type: United States Government and Politics Advanced Placement Exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Score of 3 or higher
  • Contact: Advising

Option 2

  • PLA Type: American Government CLEP Exam
  • Requirement for Credit: 50 or higher
  • Contact: Advising

POLS 102 – Introduction to Political Science

POLS 210 – Introduction to Comparative Politics

Option 1

  • PLA Type: Comparative Government and Politics Advanced Placement Exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Score of 3 or higher
  • Contact: Advising

Option 2

POLS 221 – Introduction to International Relations

POLS 230 – Political Philosophy

POLS 240 – American Constitutional Foundations

11185 Practical Nursing

PNUR 110 – Fundamentals of Nursing

  • PLA Type: Written Challenge Exam
  • Availability: Four-week notice to instructor required
  • Requirement for Credit: 85% or higher
  • Cost: $36.30 proctor and grading fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Allison Baker

PNUR 110L – Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical

PNUR 115 – Mental Health

PNUR 121 – Nursing Care of the Elderly

PNUR 121L – Nursing Care of the Elderly Clinical

PNUR 125 – Pharmacology for Practical Nursing

PNUR 130 – Comprehensive Care of Adults 

  • PLA Type: Written Challenge Exam
  • Availability: Four-week notice to instructor required
  • Requirement for Credit: 85% or higher
  • Cost: $36.30 proctor and grading fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Allison Baker

PNUR 130L – Comprehensive Care of Adults Clinical

PNUR 140 – Nursing Care of the Developing Family

PNUR 151 – Transition to Practice

PNUR 151L – Transition to Practice Clinical

11185 Powersports & Small Engine Repair Technology

PSER 100 – Foundations of Safety & Dealership Operations

Step 1

Step 2

PSER 111 – BASIC FUEL SYSTEMS & OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

Step 1

Step 2

  • PLA Type: Portfolio including current resume documenting a minimum of five (5) years of employment related to power sports and outdoor equipment
  • Cost: $72.60 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Alex Beal

PSER 112 – Outdoor Power Equipment Engines

Step 1

Step 2

PSER 125 – Basic Electrical Systems

Step 1

Step 2

PSER 130 – Drivetrain & Chassis Components

Step 1

Step 2

PSER 200 – Powersports Maintenance & Light Repair

Step 1

Step 2

PSER 240 – Engine Management & Advanced Fuel Systems

Step 1

Step 2

PSER 245 – Advanced Electrical Systems & Diagnostics

Step 1

Step 2

PSER 255 – Suspension Technology

Step 1

Step 2

PSER 265 – Powersports Engines & Performance Technology

Step 1

Step 2

PSER 295 – Powersports Industry Practicum

11185 Psychology

PSYC 101 – Introduction to Psychology

Option 1

 

Option 2

  • PLA Type: Introductory Psychology CLEP Exam
  • Requirement for Credit: 50 or higher
  • Contact: Advising

PSYC 110 – DRUG USE & MISUSE

  • PLA Type: Portfolio of current and previous work
    • Cover letter
    • Written paper aligning to signature assignment
    • Other work reviewed in conversation with program department chair
  • Availability: Weeks 1 – 12 of fall or spring semester
  • Cost: $72.60 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Annie Estvold

PSYC 120 – Career Exploration

  • PLA Type: Portfolio of current and previous work
    • Cover letter
    • Written paper aligning to signature assignment
    • Other work reviewed in conversation with program department chair
  • Availability: Weeks 1 – 12 of fall or spring semester
  • Cost: $72.60 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Annie Estvold

PSYC 140 – Human  Relations for Career & Personal Success

  • PLA Type: Portfolio of current and previous work
    • Cover letter
    • Written paper aligning to signature assignment
    • Other work reviewed in conversation with program department chair
  • Availability: Weeks 1 – 12 of fall or spring semester
  • Cost: $72.60 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Annie Estvold

PSYC 190 – Writing for the Social Sciences

  • PLA Type: Portfolio of current and previous work
    • Cover letter
    • Written paper aligning to signature assignment
    • Other work reviewed in conversation with program department chair
    • Demonstration of APA reading of primary research and manuscript writing abilities for original research
  • Availability: Weeks 1 – 12 of fall or spring semester
  • Cost: $72.60 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Annie Estvold

PSYC 201 – Child & Adolescent Development

Option 1

  • PLA Type: Human Growth and Development CLEP Exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Minimum score of 50
  • Contact: Advising

Option 2

  • PLA Type: Lifespan Developmental Psychology DSST Exam
  • Requirement for Credit: Minimum score of 400
  • Contact: Advising

PSYC 211 – Psychosocial Aspects of Dying & Death

  • PLA Type: Portfolio of current and previous work
    • Cover letter
    • Written paper aligning to signature assignment
    • Other work reviewed in conversation with program department chair
  • Availability: Weeks 1 – 12 of fall or spring semester
  • Cost: $72.60 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Annie Estvold

PSYC 221 – Gender

  • PLA Type: Portfolio of current and previous work
    • Cover letter
    • Written paper aligning to signature assignment
    • Other work reviewed in conversation with program department chair
  • Availability: Weeks 1 – 12 of fall or spring semester
  • Cost: $72.60 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Annie Estvold

PSYC 231 – Human Sexuality

  • PLA Type: Portfolio of current and previous work
    • Cover letter
    • Written paper aligning to signature assignment
    • Other work reviewed in conversation with program department chair
  • Availability: Weeks 1 – 12 of fall or spring semester
  • Cost: $72.60 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Annie Estvold

PSYC 250 – Fundamentals of Social Science Research

PSYC 251 – Statistical Methods

PSYC 290 – Professional Development

11185 Public Health

PHLT 110 – Lifestyle Diseases & Their Global Burden

PHLT 120 – Introduction  to Public Health & Health Science

11185 Science

SCIE 101 – Foundations of Science 

SCIE 102 – Ethics in Science 

SCIE 200 – Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP)

SCIE 225 – Essential Principles of Scientific Research 

SCIE 290 – STEM Capstone

11185 Sign Language

SIGL 101 – American Sign Language I

Option 1

  • PLA Type: Vertical credit through completion of SIGL 102
  • Requirement for Credit: C or higher
  • Contact: Advising

Option 2

SIGL 102 – American Sign Language II

Option 1

  • PLA Type: Vertical credit through completion of SIGL 201
  • Requirement for Credit: C or higher
  • Contact: Advising

Option 2

SIGL 201 – American Sign Language III

Option 1

  • PLA Type: Vertical credit through completion of SIGL 202
  • Requirement for Credit: C or higher
  • Contact: Advising

Option 2

SIGL 202 – American Sign Language IV

  • PLA Type: Portfolio of current and previous work
  • Availability: By appointment
  • Cost: $72.60 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Brent Hart

SIGL 203 – Fingerspelling & Numbers

  • PLA Type: Portfolio of current and previous work
  • Availability: By appointment
  • Cost: $72.60 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Brent Hart

SIGL 204 – Introduction to Interpreting

  • PLA Type: Portfolio of current and previous work
  • Availability: By appointment
  • Cost: $72.60 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Brent Hart

SIGL 220 – Deaf Culture & Community

  • PLA Type: Portfolio of current and previous work
  • Availability: By appointment
  • Cost: $72.60 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Brent Hart

SIGL 290 – American Sign Language Capstone

11185 Sociology

SOC 101 – introduction to sociology

  • PLA Type: CLEP exam
  • Requirement for Credit: 50 or higher
  • Contact: Advising

SOC 102 – Social problems

  • PLA Type: CLEP exam
  • Requirement for Credit: 50 or higher
  • Contact: Advising

SOC 120 – global issues

  • PLA Type: Portfolio of current and previous work
    • Cover letter
    • Written paper aligning to signature assignment
    • Other work reviewed in conversation with program department chair
  • Availability: Weeks 1 – 12 of fall or spring semester
  • Cost: $72.60 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Annie Estvold

SOC 220 – sociology of deviance

  • PLA Type: Portfolio of current and previous work
    • Cover letter
    • Written paper aligning to signature assignment
    • Other work reviewed in conversation with program department chair
  • Availability: Weeks 1 – 12 of fall or spring semester
  • Cost: $72.60 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Annie Estvold

SOC 230 – introduction to ethnic studies

  • PLA Type: Portfolio of current and previous work
    • Cover letter
    • Written paper aligning to signature assignment
    • Other work reviewed in conversation with program department chair
  • Availability: Weeks 1 – 12 of fall or spring semester
  • Cost: $72.60 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Annie Estvold

SOC 270 – social movements

  • PLA Type: Portfolio of current and previous work
    • Cover letter
    • Written paper aligning to signature assignment
    • Other work reviewed in conversation with program department chair
  • Availability: Weeks 1 – 12 of fall or spring semester
  • Cost: $72.60 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Annie Estvold

SOC 280 – Sociological Research

  • PLA Type: Portfolio of current and previous work
    • Cover letter
    • Written paper aligning to signature assignment
    • Other work reviewed in conversation with program department chair
  • Availability: Weeks 1 – 12 of fall or spring semester
  • Cost: $72.60 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Annie Estvold
11185 Social Work

SOCW 101 – Introduction  to Social Work & Social Welfare 

  • PLA Type: Portfolio of current and previous work
    • Cover letter
    • Written paper aligning to signature assignment
    • Other work reviewed in conversation with program department chair
  • Availability: Weeks 1 – 12 of fall or spring semester
  • Cost: $72.60 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Annie Estvold

SOCW 202 – Foundations of Social Work

  • PLA Type: Portfolio of current and previous work
    • Cover letter
    • Written paper aligning to signature assignment
    • Other work reviewed in conversation with program department chair
  • Availability: Weeks 1 – 12 of fall or spring semester
  • Cost: $72.60 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Annie Estvold

SOCW 290 – Social Work Capstone

SOCW 293 – Social Work Internship

11185 Spanish

SPAN 101 – Elementary Spanish I

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Option 4

  • PLA Type: CLEP Exams
    • Spanish Language Level 1 Exam (required score of 50)
    • Spanish Language Level 2 Exam (required score of 59)
    • Spanish with Writing Level 1 (required score of 50)
    • Spanish with Writing Level 2 (required score of 65)
  • Contact: Advising, Brent Hart

Option 5

  • PLA Type: Vertical credit through completion of SPAN 102
  • Requirement for Credit: C or higher
  • Contact: Advising, Brent Hart

SPAN 101 – Elementary Spanish I

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Option 4

  • PLA Type: CLEP Exams
    • Spanish Language Level 1 Exam (required score of 50)
    • Spanish Language Level 2 Exam (required score of 59)
    • Spanish with Writing Level 1 (required score of 50)
    • Spanish with Writing Level 2 (required score of 65)
  • Contact: Advising, Brent Hart

Option 5

  • PLA Type: Vertical credit through completion of SPAN 201
  • Requirement for Credit: C or higher to earn credit for SPAN 101 and SPAN 102
  • Contact: Advising, Brent Hart

SPAN 110 – Spanish Conversations

  • PLA Type: Interview
  • Availability: By appointment only
  • Contact: Brent Hart

SPAN 111 – Spanish for Healthcare

SPAN 201 – Intermediate Spanish I

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

  • PLA Type: CLEP Exams
    • Spanish Language Level 2 Exam (required score of 59)
    • Spanish with Writing Level 1 (required score of 50)
    • Spanish with Writing Level 2 (required score of 65)
  • Contact: Advising, Brent Hart

Option 4

  • PLA Type: Vertical credit through completion of SPAN 202
  • Requirement for Credit: C or higher to earn credit for SPAN 101, 102, and 201
  • Contact: Advising, Brent Hart

SPAN 202 – Intermediate Spanish II

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

SPAN 227 – Literature in Translation

SPAN 290 – Spanish Capstone

11185 Software Development

swdv 105 – INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING

  • PLA Type: Skills-based exam and consultation with designated faculty
  • Availability: Two weeks prior to fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 70% or higher on both portions
  • Cost: $72.60 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: David Kerr

SWDV 110 – INTERMEDIATE PROGRAMMING

  • PLA Type: Skills-based exam and consultation with designated faculty
  • Availability: Two weeks prior to fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 70% or higher on both portions
  • Cost: $72.60 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: David Kerr

SWDV 115 – INTRODUCTION TO WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT 

  • PLA Type: Skills-based exam and consultation with designated faculty
  • Availability: Two weeks prior to fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 70% or higher on both portions
  • Cost: $72.60 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: David Kerr

SWDV 140 – Intermediate Web Application Development

  • PLA Type: Skills-based exam and consultation with designated faculty
  • Availability: Two weeks prior to fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 70% or higher on both portions
  • Cost: $72.60 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: David Kerr

SWDV 152 – Systems Analysis & Design

  • PLA Type: Quizzes, signature assignment, and consultation with designated faculty
  • Availability: Two weeks prior to fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 70% or higher
  • Cost: $72.60 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: David Kerr

SWDV 210 – Introduction to Server-Side Programming

  • PLA Type: Skills-based exam and consultation with designated faculty
  • Availability: Two weeks prior to fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 70% or higher on both portions
  • Cost: $72.60 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: David Kerr

SWDV 220 – Fundamentals of Database Systems

  • PLA Type: Skills-based exam and consultation with designated faculty
  • Availability: Two weeks prior to fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 70% or higher on both portions
  • Cost: $72.60 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: David Kerr

SWDV 235 – Advanced Web Application Development

  • PLA Type: Skills-based exam and consultation with designated faculty
  • Availability: Two weeks prior to fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 70% or higher on both portions
  • Cost: $72.60 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: David Kerr

SWDV 265 – Mobile Development

  • PLA Type: Quizzes, signature assignment, and consultation with designated faculty
  • Availability: Two weeks prior to fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 70% or higher
  • Cost: $72.60 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: David Kerr

SWDV 271 – Game Development

  • PLA Type: Portfolio of current and previous work and consultation with designated faculty
  • Availability: Eight weeks prior to fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 80% or higher
  • Cost: $72.60 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: David Kerr

SWDV 275 – Software Development Tools & Technology

  • PLA Type: Skills-based exam and consultation with designated faculty
  • Availability: Two weeks prior to fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 70% or higher on both portions
  • Cost: $72.60 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: David Kerr

SWDV 278 – Cloud Platforms & Services

Option 1

Option 2

  • PLA Type: Skills-based exam and consultation with designated faculty
  • Availability: Two weeks prior to fall or spring semester
  • Requirement for Credit: 70% or higher on both portions
  • Cost: $72.60 paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: David Kerr

SWDV 280 – Collaborative Development

SWDV 290 – Software Development Capstone Internship

11185 Surgical First Assistant

SFA – ALL COURSES

11185 Theater

THEA 101 – Theater Appreciation

THEA 111 – Acting I

Step 1

Step 2

11185 Surgical Technology

SURG 100 – Introduction & basic sciences

SURG 101 – operating room techniques

SURG 102 – Sterilization & Disinfection

SURG 103 – Surgical Technological Sciences

SURG 110 – preparation of the surgical patient

SURG 111 – surgical procedures

SURG 116 – perioperative care of surgical patients

SURG 132 – surgery clinical practice

SURG 150 – job-seeking skills

11185 Unmanned Aerial Systems

UAS 110 – Digital Imagery Fundamentals

UAS 115 – Privacy & Security

UAS 125 – Flight Theory-Ground School

UAS 130 – Flight Lab 1

UAS 136 – Flight Lab II

UAS 140 – Mission Planning & Implementation

UAS 155 – Introduction to GPS

11185 Welding & Metals Fabrication

WEMF 111 – Safety & Leadership I

  • PLA Type:
    • Portfolio of current and previous work exhibiting instruction or relevant work experience demonstrating matery of or beyond course material.
    • Current AWS Certification
  • Cost: $36.30 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Mike Wheeler

WEMF 112 – Safety & Leadership II

  • PLA Type:
    • Portfolio of current and previous work exhibiting instruction or relevant work experience demonstrating matery of or beyond course material.
    • Current AWS Certification
  • Cost: $36.30 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Mike Wheeler

WEMF 125 – Blueprint Reading for Welders I

  • PLA Type:
    • ​​​​​​​Portfolio of current and previous work exhibiting instruction or relevant work experience demonstrating matery of or beyond course material.
    • Current AWS Certification
  • Cost: $36.30 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Mike Wheeler

WEMF 126 – Blueprint Reading for Welders II

  • PLA Type:
    • ​​​​​​​Portfolio of current and previous work exhibiting instruction or relevant work experience demonstrating matery of or beyond course material.
    • Current AWS Certification
  • Cost: $36.30 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Mike Wheeler

WEMF 127 – Blueprint Reading for Welders III

  • PLA Type:
    • ​​​​​​​Portfolio of current and previous work exhibiting instruction or relevant work experience demonstrating matery of or beyond course material.
    • Current AWS Certification
  • Cost: $36.30 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Mike Wheeler

WEMF 128 – Blueprint Reading for Welders IV

  • PLA Type:
    • ​​​​​​​Portfolio of current and previous work exhibiting instruction or relevant work experience demonstrating matery of or beyond course material.
    • Current AWS Certification
  • Cost: $36.30 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Mike Wheeler

WEMF 135 – Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Practical

  • PLA Type:
    • ​​​​​​​Portfolio of current and previous work 
    • Current AWS GMAW All Position Certification
  • Cost: $36.30 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Mike Wheeler

WEMF 155 – Welding Theory I

  • PLA Type:
    • ​​​​​​​Portfolio of current and previous work exhibiting instruction or relevant work experience demonstrating matery of or beyond course material.
    • Current AWS Certification
  • Cost: $36.30 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Mike Wheeler

WEMF 156 – Welding Theory II

  • PLA Type:
    • ​​​​​​​Portfolio of current and previous work exhibiting instruction or relevant work experience demonstrating matery of or beyond course material.
    • Current AWS Certification
  • Cost: $36.30 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Mike Wheeler

WEMF 157 – Welding Theory III

  • PLA Type:
    • ​​​​​​​Portfolio of current and previous work exhibiting instruction or relevant work experience demonstrating matery of or beyond course material.
    • Current AWS Certification
  • Cost: $36.30 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Mike Wheeler

WEMF 158 – Welding Theory IV

  • PLA Type:
    • ​​​​​​​Portfolio of current and previous work exhibiting instruction or relevant work experience demonstrating matery of or beyond course material.
    • Current AWS Certification
  • Cost: $36.30 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Mike Wheeler

WEMF 175 – Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Practical

  • PLA Type:
    • ​​​​​​​Portfolio of current and previous work 
    • Current AWS SMAW All Position Certification
  • Cost: $36.30 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Mike Wheeler

WEMF 180 – Production Welding

  • PLA Type:
    • ​​​​​​​Portfolio of current and previous work 
    • Current AWS GMAW-Spray or Metal-Core Certification (1G or 2G)
  • Cost: $36.30 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Mike Wheeler

WEMF 185 – Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Practical

  • PLA Type:
    • ​​​​​​​Portfolio of current and previous work 
    • Current AWS GTAW All Position Certification
  • Cost: $36.30 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Mike Wheeler

WEMF 225 – Blueprint Reading & Layout III

  • PLA Type:
    • ​​​​​​​Portfolio of current and previous work 
    • Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector Credential
  • Cost: $36.30 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Mike Wheeler

WEMF 226 – Blueprint Reading & Layout IV

  • PLA Type:
    • ​​​​​​​Portfolio of current and previous work 
    • Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector Credential
  • Cost: $36.30 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Mike Wheeler

WEMF 227 – Blueprint Reading & Layout V

  • PLA Type:
    • ​​​​​​​Portfolio of current and previous work 
    • Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector Credential
  • Cost: $36.30 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Mike Wheeler

WEMF 228 – Blueprint Reading & Layout VI

  • PLA Type:
    • ​​​​​​​Portfolio of current and previous work 
    • Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector Credential
  • Cost: $36.30 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Mike Wheeler

WEMF 255 – Welding & Fabrication Workshop I

  • PLA Type:
    • ​​​​​​​Portfolio of current and previous work 
    • Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector Credential
  • Cost: $36.30 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Mike Wheeler

WEMF 256 – Welding & Fabrication Workshop II

  • PLA Type:
    • ​​​​​​​Portfolio of current and previous work 
    • Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector Credential
  • Cost: $36.30 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Mike Wheeler

WEMF 257 – Welding & Fabrication Workshop III

  • PLA Type:
    • ​​​​​​​Portfolio of current and previous work 
    • Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector Credential
  • Cost: $36.30 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Mike Wheeler

WEMF 258 – Welding & Fabrication Workshop IV

  • PLA Type:
    • ​​​​​​​Portfolio of current and previous work 
    • Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector Credential
  • Cost: $36.30 review fee paid through CWI Marketplace
  • Contact: Mike Wheeler​​​​​​​

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