Credit for Prior Learning

ADMS 112 - Office Procedures

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

ADMS 133 - Business English

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

ADMS 145 - Advanced Office Information Systems

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

ADMS 230 - Business Editing

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

ADMS 231 - Business Writing

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

ADMS 245 - The Virtual Office

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

ADMS 290 - Administrative Specialist Capstone

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

ADMS 293 - Administrative Specialist Internship

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

AGRI 109 and 109L - Principles of Animal Science

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

AGRI 120 - Global Food Perspectives

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

AGRI 271 and 271L - Animal Anatomy and Physiology

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

AGRI 278 - Farm and Agribusiness Management

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

AGRI 289 - Agricultural Markets

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

APPR 200 - Electrical Apprenticeship: Classroom Training

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

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

Valid, current journeyman's license. If apprenticeship was completed at CWI, there is no charge for PLA. If it was completed through another school, there is a review fee of $100. After working with an advisor, please contact Pat Neal for more information. 

APPR 210 - HVAC Apprenticeship: Classroom Training

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

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

Valid, current journeyman's license. If apprenticeship was completed at CWI, there is no charge for PLA. If it was completed through another school, there is a review fee of $100.  After working with an advisor, please contact Pat Neal for more information. 

APPR 220 - Plumbing Apprenticeship: Classroom Training

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

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

Valid, current journeyman's license. If apprenticeship was completed at CWI, there is no charge for PLA. If it was completed through another school, there is a review fee of $100.  After working with an advisor, please contact Pat Neal for more information. 

AICC 110 : Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn 70% or higher on the challenge exam offered through Testing Services between the first(1) and fourteenth(14) week of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $72.60, Instructor time. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

AICC 120 : Introduction to Python Programming and the Cloud

This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn 70% or higher on the challenge exam offered through Testing Services between the first(1) and fourteenth(14) week of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $72.60, Instructor time. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

AICC 130 : Linux for Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing

This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn 70% or higher on the challenge exam offered through Testing Services between the first(1) and fourteenth(14) week of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $72.60, Instructor time. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

AICC 150 : Python for Artificial Intelligence

This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn 70% or higher on the challenge exam offered through Testing Services between the first(1) and fourteenth(14) week of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $72.60, Instructor time. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

AICC 160 : Math for Artificial Intelligence

This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn 70% or higher on the challenge exam offered through Testing Services between the first(1) and fourteenth(14) week of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $72.60, Instructor time. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

AICC 170 : Database, Data Mining, and Big Data

Students who have previously taken the CompTIA Data+ exam can provide proof of certification to receive PLA for this course.

AICC 210 : Machine Learning

This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn 70% or higher on the challenge exam offered through Testing Services between the first(1) and fourteenth(14) week of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $72.60, Instructor time. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

AICC 220 : Artificial Intelligence for Business

This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn 70% or higher on the challenge exam offered through Testing Services between the first(1) and fourteenth(14) week of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $72.60, Instructor time. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

AICC 230 : Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing

This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn 70% or higher on the challenge exam offered through Testing Services between the first(1) and fourteenth(14) week of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $72.60, Instructor time. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

 AICC 250 : Computer Vision

This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn 70% or higher on the challenge exam offered through Testing Services between the first(1) and fourteenth(14) week of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $90.75, Instructor time. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

AICC 260 : Natural Language Processing

This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn 70% or higher on the challenge exam offered through Testing Services between the first(1) and fourteenth(14) week of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $72.60, Instructor time. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

AICC 270 : Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity and the SOC

This course offers a written challenge exam to demonstrate prior learning.  Students must earn 70% or higher on the challenge exam offered through Testing Services between the first(1) and fourteenth(14) week of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 testing fee applies, plus $72.60, Instructor time. After working with an advisor, please contact David Kerr for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

BIOL 100 - Concepts of Biology

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

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

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

BIOL 100L - Concepts of Biology Lab

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

BIOL 104 - Professions in Biology 

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

BIOL 111 - Biology I

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

• This course accepts the Advanced Placement Biology Exam with a score of 4 to earn credit. 
• International Baccalaureate SL or HL Level Biology IB Exam score of 5 to earn credit.

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

BIOL 111L - Biology I Lab

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

• International Baccalaureate SL or HL Level Biology IB Exam score of 5 to earn credit.

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

BIOL 112 - Biology II 

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

• International Baccalaureate SL or HL Level Biology IB Exam score of 6 to earn credit.

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

BIOL 112L - Biology II Lab 

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

BIOL 113 - Biology III: Principles of Structure and Function

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

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

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

BIOL 127 - Human Structure and Function

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

BIOL 127L - Human Structure and Function Lab

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

BIOL 226 - HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I PLUS

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

BIOL 227 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

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

BIOL 227L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab

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

BIOL 227P - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

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

BIOL 228 - Human anatomy and Physiology II

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

BIOL 228L - Human anatomy and Physiology II Lab

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

BIOL 280 - Pathophysiology

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

BUSA 101 - Introduction to Business

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

BUSA 120 - Business Software Applications

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

BUSA 201 - Business Communication and Professionalism

• Veteran students who have a rank of E-5 or higher qualify for PLA credit for this course through ACE.
• This course utilizes a portfolio of previous and current work to demonstrate prior learning. This PLA option is available the Monday following finals week during the fall or spring semester and the cost is $54.45.  After working with an advisor, please contact Ryan Hanson for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

BUSA 207 - introduction to business analytics

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

BUSA 208 - Business analytics

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

BUSA 220 - Entrepreneurial Strategy

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

BUSA 250 - Principles of Marketing

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

BUSA 255 - Leadership Development Skills

• Veteran students who have a rank of E-5 or higher qualify for PLA credit for this course through ACE.
• This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. Take the exam between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a cost of $36.30.  You must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit.  After working with an advisor, please contact Lindsey Wallgren for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

BUSA 256 - Introduction to International Business

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

BUSA 265 - Business Law

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

BUSA 270 - Big Data and Business Analytics

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

CNST 124 - IT Essentials

• Successful completion CompTIA A+ exam and a skills assessment administered by the instructor. The skills assessment is available two weeks before the fall semester begins for a cost of $36.30. Students must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit. To schedule the assessment, bring evidence of the CompTIA A+ exam to Kate Holestine. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.
• This course offers a skills-based challenge exam for students who have not earned the exam. The exam is available two weeks before the fall semester begins for a cost of $72.60. Students must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Kate Holestine for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

CNST 127 - Introduction to Networks

This course offers three options to demonstrate prior learning:

• Successful completion of Cisco CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)exam and a skills assessment administered by the instructor. The skills assessment  is available two weeks before the fall semester begins for a cost of $36.30. Students must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit. To schedule the assessment, bring evidence of the CompTIA A+ exam to Kate Holestine. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.
• Vertical Credit- Successful completion of CNST 129.
• This course offers a skills-based challenge exam for students who have not earned the CCNA. The exam is available two weeks before the fall semester begins for a cost of $72.60. Students must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact  Kate Holestine for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

CNST 129 - Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials

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

CNST 135 - Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation

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

CNST 230 - Linux Essentials

• Successful completion of Linux LPIC-101-500 Industry standard certification exam.
• This course offers a challenge challenge exam for PLA.The exam is available during the fall or spring semester for a cost of $72.60. Students must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit.  After working with an advisor, please contact Kate Holestine for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

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

• This course requires students to have a current Cisco CCNA and Cyber Ops certifications.
• This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. The exam is available during the fall or spring semester for a cost of $108.90. Students must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Kate Holestine for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

CNST 240 - Virtualization Technologies

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

CNST 242 - Cisco DevNet Associate

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

CNST 244 - Linux Advanced

• Successful completion of Linux LPIC-102-500 Industry standard certification exam.
• This course offers a challenge challenge exam for PLA.The exam is available during the fall or spring semester for a cost of $72.60. Students must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Kate Holestine for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

CNST 249 : Command Line and Scripting Fundamentals

This course offers a written and skills-based challenge exam PLA. The exam is available during the fall or spring semester for a cost of $145.20. Students must earn a score of 74% or higher to receive credit.  After working with an advisor, please contact Kate Holestine for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

COMM 101 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication

• Veteran students should get credit for COMM 101 if they have completed any of the following:  NER-MC-002 Mass Communication Specialist; Rate 3 only; NER-AME-005 Aviation Structural Mechanic, Safety Equipment, NER-MU-004 Musician, MOS-42R-002 Army Musician, are eligible for credit through ACE equivalencies.
• This course offers a two-step process for earning credit through prior learning.  The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $20. Students who earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam will then be invited to give a speech and outline presentation on the Monday following finals week.  There is a fee of $18.15 for the speech assessment.  After working with an advisor, please contact Jim Gatfield for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

COMM 112 - Argumentation and Debate

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

COMM 114 - Intercollegiate Speech & Debate

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

COMM 150 - Digital Photography I

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

COMM 160 - Communication and Culture

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

COMM 221 - Interpersonal Communication

• Veteran students who have a rank of E-5 or higher qualify for PLA credit for this course through ACE.
• This course offers a two-step process for PLA. The first step is to complete an exam through Testing Services between the first and fourteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $20.  Students who earn the required score of 70% or higher on the exam will then be invited to write a research paper which is due the Monday following finals week.  There is a fee of $36.30 for the written assessment. After working with an advisor, please contact Jim Gatfield for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

COMM 231 - Public Speaking

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

COMM 259 - communicating through Web Design

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

COMM 261 - Multimedia Storytelling

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

COMM 268 - Introduction to Video Production

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

COMM 269 - Introduction to Audio Production

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

COMM 271 - Introduction to Mass Media

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

COMM 273 - Media News Writing and Reporting

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

COMM 275 - Digital Design and Publishing

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

COMM 278 - Principles of Public Relations

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

COMM 279 - Public Relations Campaigns

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

CSSP 103 - Customer Service for Help Desk

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

CSSP 104 - Technical Fundamentals

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

CSSP 106 - Survey of Peripheral Technologies

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

CSSP 107 : Information Technology and Cloud

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

CSSP 109 - Computer Essentials I

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

CSSP 111 - Computer Essentials II

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

CSSP 114 - PC Security and Troubleshooting

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

CSSP 210 - Principles of Networking

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

CSSP 212 - Advanced Networking

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

CSSP 214 - Network Troubleshooting

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

CSSP 220 - Introduction to Advanced Security

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

CSSP 222 - Advanced Network Security

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

CSSP 224 - Advanced Data Security and Auditing

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

CRIJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

This course accepts the DSST Criminal Justice Exam with a minimum score of 400 to earn credit.  Students who have passed this exam should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.  After working with an advisor, please contact Rick Allen for more information.

CRIJ 102 - Introduction to Policing

This course accepts the DSST Introduction to Law Enforcement Exam with a minimum score of 400 to earn credit.  Students who have passed this exam should talk with their advisor to apply for credit.  After working with an advisor, please contact Rick Allen for more information.

CRIJ 103 - Introduction to Law and Justice

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

CRIJ 104 - Introduction to Corrections

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

CRIJ 190 - Writing for Criminal Justice

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

 CRIJ 270 - Criminology

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

 CRIJ 280 - Victimology

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

DENT 101 - Dental Materials and Procedures

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

DENT 102 - Dental Clinical Skills I

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

DENT 103 -  Dental Prosthodontic Materials and Procedures

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

DENT 104 - Dental Radiography

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

DENT 105 - Dental Clinical Skills II

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

DENT 106 - Dental Assisting Clinical Experience

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

DENT 108 - Dental Office Management

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

DENT 110L: DENTAL ASSISTING PRE-CLINICAL LAB I

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

DENT 120L: DENTAL ASSISTING PRE-CLINICAL LAB II

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

DENT 151 - Dental Theory I

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

DENT 152 - Dental Theory II

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

DENT 153 - Dental Theory III

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

DENT 154 - Dental Theory IV

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

DENT 155 - Dental Seminar

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

DENT 225 - Advanced Dental Assisting Practicum

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

ECED 100 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education

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

ECED 101 - Child Development and Guidance

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

ECED 105 - Teaching Young Children I

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

ECED 105L - Teaching Young Children I Lab

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

ECED 106 - Teaching Young Children II

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

ECED 106L - Teaching Young Children II Lab

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

ECED 141 -  Health, Safety, and Nutrition

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

ECED 171 - Early Childhood Curriculum I

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

ECED 173 - Early Childhood Curriculum II

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

ECED 184 - Family and Community Partnerships

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

ECED 202 - Child Growth and Development

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

ECED 203L - Early Childhood Education Practicum Lab

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

ECED 220 -  Inclusion in Early Childhood Programs

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

ECED 232 : Early Childhood Program Administration

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

ECED 257 - Infant and Toddler Care and Education

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

ECED 290 - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Capstone

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

EDUC 120 -  Foundations of Education

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

EDUC 150 - Educational Technology I

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

EDUC 200 - Education Around the World

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

EDUC 220 - Diversity in the Schools

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

EDUC 230 - Introduction to Special Education

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

EDUC 250 - Education Technology II

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

EDUC 255 - Educational and Assistive Technology

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

EDUC 260 - Special Education Policies and Procedures

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

EDUC 280 - Integrated Teaching and Field Experience

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

EDUC 290 - Education Capstone

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

ENGL 100 - Writing and Rhetoric Plus

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

ENGL 101 - Writing and Rhetoric I

Several options for PLA exist for this course:

• English Language and Composition Advanced Placement Exam, required score: 3
• English Language and Composition Advanced Placement Exam, required score 5+ earns credit in both ENGL 101 and 102
• CLEP exam: College Composition, required score: 50
• Veteran students who have completed NV- 0504-001: Information Officer, are eligible for credit through ACE equivalencies.
• Completion of the IB Diploma Programme with a score of 5+ on English A Language and Literature SL or HL
• Students who have completed ENGL 102 with a C or higher can earn credit for ENGL 101 through Vertical Credit. Students who have passed ENGL 102 should talk with their advisor to apply for credit

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

This course also offers the ENGL 101 Portfolio, available between the first and fifteenth week of the fall or spring semester for a fee of $72.60, as a means of demonstrating prior learning. 1After working with an advisor, please contact Joy Palmer for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

ENGL 101P - Writing and Rhetoric I 

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

ENGL 102 - Writing and Rhetoric II

Several options for PLA exist for this course:

• English Language and Composition Advanced Placement Exam, required score of 5 earns credit in both ENGL 101 and 102
• IB-Completion of IB Diploma Programme

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

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

ENGL 115 - Rhetoric and Popular Culture

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

ENGL 175 - Literature And Ideas

Several options for PLA exist for this course:

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

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

ENGL 190 - Intro to Literature - Difficult Differences

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

ENGL 191 - Intro to Creative Writing

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

ENGL 201 - Persuasive Writing

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

ENGL 202 - Technical Communication

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

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

ENGL 211 - Literary Analysis

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

ENGL 215 - Survey of World Mythology

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

ENGL 220 : Medical Narratives

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

ENGL 227 - Literature in Translation

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

ENGL 230 - MULTICULTURAL AMERICAN LITERATURE

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

ENGL 235 - Intro to Shakespeare

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

ENGL 241 - Creative Writing Poetry

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

ENGL 242 - Creative Writing Fiction

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

ENGL 243 - Creative Writing Nonfiction

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

ENGL 257 - Survey of Western World Literature I

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

ENGL 258 - Survey of Western World Literature II

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

ENGL 267 - Survey of British Literature I

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

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

ENGL 268 - Survey of British Literature II

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

ENGL 277 - Survey of American Literature I

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

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

ENGL 278 - Survey of American Literature II

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

ENGL 286 - Literary Magazine

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

ENGL 290 - English Capstone

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

ENVI 100 - Environmental Science

Several options for PLA exist for this course:

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

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

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

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

ENVI 100L - Environmental Science Lab

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

ENVI 260 - General Ecology

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

ENVI 260L - General Ecology Lab

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

ENVI 280L- Field Biology

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

EXHA 102 - Couch to 10K

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

EXHA 103 - Stress Management

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

EXHA 104 - Stay Active, Live Well!

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

EXHA 105 - Walking for Health and Fitness

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

FILM 110 -  Introduction to Film Studies

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

FILM 121 -  MOVIES AROUND THE WORLD

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

FIRE 101- Fire Fighter

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

FIRE 110 - Physical Fitness for Firefighters

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

FIRE 120 - Principles of Emergency Services

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

FIRE 151 - FIRE OFFICER I

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

FIRE 152 - FIRE OFFICER II 

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

FIRE 160 - Work Experience I

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

FIRE 165 - Work Experience II

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

FIRE 170 - Work Experience III

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

FIRE 200 - Building Construction for Fire Protection

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

FIRE 210 - Fire Behavior and Combustion

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

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

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

FIRE 230 - Fire Prevention

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

FIRE 240 - Fire PROTECTION Systems

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

FIRE 251 - FIRE OFFICER III 

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

FIRE 252 - FIRE OFFICER IV

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

GEOG 100 - Physical Geography

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

GEOG 100L - Physical Geography Lab

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

GEOG 102 - Cultural Geography

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

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

GEOG 200 - World Regional Geography

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

GEOG 270 - Global Climate Change

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

GEOL 101- Physical Geology

Several options for PLA exist for this course:

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

GEOL 101L- Physical Geology LAB

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

GEOL 102 - Historical Geology

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

GEOL 102L - Historical Geology LAB

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

HLTH 101 - Medical Terminology

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

HLTH 202 - Introduction to Health Systems

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

HLTH 220 - Fundamentals of Nutrition

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

HLTH 280 - Global Health

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

HTEC 111 : Introduction to Heavy Equipment Service Industry

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

HTEC 121 : DC Circuits & Basic Electrical Systems

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

 HTEC 131 : Track Systems and Mechanical Repair

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

HTEC 141 : Diesel Engine Theory of Operation and Repair

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

HTEC 151 : Preventive Maintenance

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

HTEC 161 : HVAC System Service

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

HTEC 171 : Fundamentals of Fluid Power

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

HTEC 181 : Principles of Electronically Managed Systems

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

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

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

HTEC 211 : Gearing and Driveline Systems

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

HTEC 221 : Mobile Equipment Hydraulic Systems

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

HTEC 231 : Transmissions

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

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

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

HTEC 251 : Engine Emissions and Fuel Systems

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

HTEC 261 : Hydraulic System Service and Repair

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

HTEC 271 - Industry Practicum

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

HON 198 : Introduction to Honors

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

HUMA 207 : Exploring the Arts and Cultures of the World

This course accepts the CLEP Humanities exam with a score of 50 or higher to demonstrate prior learning. After working with an advisor, please contact Michal Yadlin for more information. 

LAWE 100 - Law Enforcement I

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

LAWE 200 - Law Enforcement II

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

MRKT 125 - Introduction to Marketing

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

MRKT 203 - Principles of Promotion

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

MRKT 240 - Social Media Management

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

MRKT 245 - Business Simulation and Analysis

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

MRKT 246 - Advanced Digital Marketing

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

MRKT 257 - Principles of Management

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

MRKT 290 - Marketing Communications Capstone

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

MADM 113 - Medical Front Office Skills

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

MADM 115 - Human Relations in Healthcare

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

MADM 223 - Integrated Medical Office Software

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

MADM 240 - Health Insurance and Billing

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

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

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

MMBS 111 - Introductory Microbiology

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

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

MMBS 111L - Introductory Microbiology Lab

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

MMBS 260 - Introduction to Cell Biology

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

MMBS 260L - Introduction to Cell Biology Lab

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

MMBS 280 - Genetics

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

MMBS 280L - Genetics Lab

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

MUSI 100 - Introduction to Music 

Several options for PLA exist for this course:

• IB Diploma Programme with a score of minimum 4 on standard level [SL] or higher level [HL])
• This course offers a challenge exam that has 2 steps in order to demonstrate prior learning. The first step is to complete a written challenge through Testing Services. Students must earn a 70% or higher on the written exam offered the fourth and sixth weeks of the fall or spring semester. The standard $20 exam fee applies along with $36.30 fee to review the exam. After working with an advisor, please contact Brenda Fisher for more information. Once approved to take the assessment, please go to the CWI Marketplace to pay the fee.

MUSI 108 - Survey of Jazz and Pop Music

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

MUSI 109 - Survey of World Music

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

MUSI 144 - CLASS GUITAR

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

MUSI 150 - Beginning Class Piano I

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

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

NURS 100 - Fundamentals  of Nursing and Health Assessment

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

NURS 103 - Nursing & Health Assessment Skills Lab/Clinic

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

NURS 104 - Basic Medical Surgical Nursing

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

NURS 105 - Basic Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical

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

NURS 106 - Basic Pharmacology for Nursing

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

NURS 200 - Nursing Specialties

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

NURS 201 - Nursing Specialties Clinical

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

NURS 202 - Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing

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

NURS 203 - Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Lab/ Clinical

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

PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy

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

PHIL 103 - Introduction to Ethics

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

PHIL 111 - World Religions

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

PHIL 209 - Logic and Philosophy

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

PHIL 240 : Belief and Reality

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

PHYS 100 - Survey of Physics

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

PHYS 100L - Survey of Physics Lab

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

PHYS 101 - Survey of Astronomy

Several options for PLA exist for this course:

• DSST Exam: Astronomy-Students who choose this option for PLA will receive credit for the lecture portion of the course only. If they meet the minimum score requirement of 400 or better
• This course offers a challenge exam for PLA. You take the exam through Testing Services between the first(1) and fourteenth (14) week of the fall or spring semester during open business hours. The cost of the exam is $20. You must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit. After working with an advisor, please contact Paul Stahmann for more information. 

PHYS 101L : Survey of Astronomy Lab

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

PHYS 111- General Physics I

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

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

PHYS 111 L- General Physics I LAB

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

PHYS 112 - General Physics II

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

PHYS 112L - General Physics II Lab

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

PHYS 211 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I

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

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

PHYS 211L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab

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

PHYS 212 - physics for Scientists and Engineers II 

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

PHYS 212L - physics for Scientists and Engineers II lab

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

PNUR 110 - Fundamentals of Nursing

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

PNUR 110L - Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical

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

PNUR 115 - Mental Health

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

PNUR 120 - Nursing Care of the Elderly

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

PNUR 120L - Nursing Care of the Elderly Clinical

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

PNUR 125 - Pharmacology for Practical Nursing

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

PNUR 130 - Comprehensive Care of Adults 

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

PNUR 130L - Comprehensive Care of Adults Clinical

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

PNUR 140 - Nursing Care of the Developing Family

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

PNUR 150 - Transition to Practice

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

PNUR 150L - Transition to Practice Clinical

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

PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology

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

PSYC 110- DRUG USE AND MISUSE

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

PSYC 120 - Career Exploration

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

PSYC 140 - Human  Relations for Career & Personal Success

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

PSYC 190 - Writing for the Social Sciences

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

PSYC 201 - Child and Adolescent Development

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

PSYC 211 - Psychosocial Aspects of Dying and Death

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

PSYC 221 - Gender

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

PSYC 231 - Human Sexuality

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

PSYC 250 - Fundamentals of Social Science Research

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

PSYC 251 -  Statistical Methods

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

PSYC 290 : Professional Development

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

SCIE 101 - Foundations of Science 

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

SCIE 102 - Ethics in Science 

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

SCIE 200 : Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP)

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

SCIE 225 - Essential Principles of Scientific Research 

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

SCIE 290 - STEM Capstone

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

SOC 101 - introduction to sociology

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

SOC 102 - Social problems

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

SOC 120 - global issues

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

SOC 220 - sociology of deviance

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

SOC 230 - introduction to ethnic studies

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

SOC 270 - social movements

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

SOC 280 - Sociological Research

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

SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish I

Several options for PLA exist for this course:

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

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

SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish II

Several options for PLA exist for this course:

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

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

SPAN 110 - Spanish Conversations

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

SPAN 111 - Spanish for Healthcare

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

SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I

Several options for PLA exist for this course:

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

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

SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II

Several options for PLA exist for this course:

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

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

SPAN 227 - Literature in Translation

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

SPAN 290 - Spanish Capstone

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

All SFA courses do not offer PLA. For more questions please contact Sabina Omair.

SURG 100 - Introduction and basic sciences

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

SURG 101 - operating room techniques

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

SURG 102 - Sterilization and Disinfection

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

SURG 103 - Surgical Technological Sciences

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

SURG 110 - preparation of the surgical patient

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

SURG 111 - surgical procedures

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

SURG 116 - perioperative care of surgical patients

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

SURG 132 - surgery clinical practice

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

SURG 150 - job-seeking skills

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