Utilizing any of the following methods or an acceptable combination may complete
required course work:
• CREDIT TRANSFER-Course work requirements may be satisfied by transferring
previously earned academic credit.
• CURRICULUM STUDY-Use of traditional study guide, text, or other requirements,
not satisfied through any other means.
Credit by Examination
Students may receive credit by examination through one of the following means:
• American College Testing (ACT)
• Proficiency Examination Program (PEP)
• College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement Examinations (AP)
• Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)
• The College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
• United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI)
Credit May be Given For:
• Military Service Courses:
The University utilizes the four volume guide to the Evaluation of Educational
Experiences in the Armed Services, published by the American Council on Education,
for determining credit for military courses.
• Non-Collegiate Sponsored Instruction:
The National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Programs published by
the American Council on Education, is used to determine credit for prior learning.
• Professional Licensing Preparation Courses:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Independent Study/Correspondence Courses,
Internships, Seminars and Telecourses (degree related).
• LIFE AND WORK EXPERIENCE-(Challenge) Granting of University level credit for life and work experience simply means that the sum of your life experience is evaluated, and credits are granted for each course based on those things that you have already learned or experienced. The primary source of credit for many candidates is work, occupation or professional activities (past and present).
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