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How do I challenge a course or get credit for prior learning?

New Mexico Junior College - Counseling Frequently Asked Ques...
NMJC has three ways students can challenge classes and demonstrate their prior knowledge in an area. The three different methods to challenge a class are:
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How do I get credit for my prior learning?

Prior Learning Assessment
You will need to prepare a portfolio documenting your prior learning for a particular course. In the portfolio, you will include evidence that you have knowledge and skills, which match the outcomes which are identified for a particular CSCC course. Applying for prior learning assessment and preparing a portfolio does not guarantee that credit will be awarded.
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Can I receive credit for prior learning?

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Yes, CCBC allows students who have acquired college-level learning through training or life experience to earn credit. Credit is available through portfolio assessment, Advanced Placement, CLEP, military training, and articulation agreements with other schools and institutions.
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What's the biggest challenge to learning The Pettibon System?

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quot;New ideas that can replace one's current beliefs or practices are threatening. They require change. Woodrow Wilson said, "If you want to make enemies, change something." Our profession doesn't have a reputation for embracing new ideas. Doctors, who do, find learning The Pettibon System easier than they thought because it's logical and based on science."
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How do I challenge a course?

Counseling FAQs
The college allows a regularly enrolled student in good standing (a grade point average of 2.0) and who feels they have sufficient knowledge in a particular subject mater to challenge a course by taking a special examination to establish credit in a course in which the student is not formally registered. The student must complete a "credit by examination" petition (available in the counseling office). Students may not earn more than 15 units of credit by examination.
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Can I get credit for Prior Learning Experience instead of completing a Field Placement?

Frequently Asked Questions - Human Services - CCRI
All students must complete their first Field Placement while enrolled as a human service student. Prior experience is considered only after successful completion of Field I and the process for awarding Prior Learning Credits must be discussed with your Field Professor.
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Can I get credit for the course?

Nutrition&CV Health | Program in Integrative Medicine
You can get continuing education credit for this course if you are a physician or registered dietician.
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Can I take an e-Learning course if I don't own a computer?

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Answer: Yes, however, you must be able to get frequent access to a reliable computer in order to complete any e-Learning course at BCC. Each of BCC's campuses has an open computer lab that is available to students who are enrolled in BCC courses. The open computer labs are located in the Learning Resource Center (LRC) in the library on each campus. Most public libraries also provide publicly available computers that may be suitable for accessing BCC's e-Learning courses.
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How do I register for a distance learning course?

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GW students register for distance learning courses using the GWeb Information System. The Course Reference Numbers (CRNs) for the classes are found online.
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What should I do to before taking a distance learning course?

Distance Learning - Montgomery College, MD
Each student or prospective student should take the Orientation for Online Students. At the end of the Orientation is a Quiz. After submitting your quiz you will get a response via email from the Office of Distance Learning. Keep this email (your instructor may require it as proof that you are ready to take the class).
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What is a Blended Learning Course?

OTI Course Catalog - FAQs
A Blended Learning Course is a course that has both a web-based and a resident training portion. This means the student must complete a web-based portion of the course before attending the resident portion. Each student will receive a letter that contains instructions to access the web-based portion approximately six weeks before the resident portion is scheduled to begin. The web-based portion must be completed and completion certificate printed by 12 p.m.
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DLUSA Frequently Asked Questions
If you believe you are familiar with the subject matter of a particular course, you may elect the challenge exam which is prepared by the college or university staff and is administered by an approved proctor. Each college or university has its own course challenge policy. A course challenge examination is based on the premise that adults have acquired learning for which they deserve college credit.
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CHICAGO CHAPTER of the APPRAISAL INSTITUTE - FAQ
To challenge a course, you will need to call the national office of the Appraisal Institute at 312-335-4100 and ask to speak to someone in Education.
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CSUEB-Concord-FAQs
Students challenge courses by taking an examination developed at the campus. Credit is awarded to those who pass the exam successfully (C- grade or better). For students who pass the exam, the letter grade and credit by exam will be indicated on their permanent record. Exams are typically 3 to 6 hours in length and may be oral as well as written. Courses may be challenged only once. For further information, contact the department office of the course you wish to challenge.
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Can I earn credit for prior learning or professional training?

Saint Xavier University - Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, credit can be earned for verifiable learning, either knowledge or skills, acquired during life or work experience. Your learning outcomes are measured based on past experiences. Students with a military background or students who attended workplace training may also be considered for college-level credit.
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In what cases can a preparation program grant credit for prior learning?

School Leadership Frequently Asked Questions
The preparation program has discretion when granting credit for prior learning. All higher education programs registered in New York are currently able to grant such credit. The State Education Department envisions this being a critical part of creating individual plans of study for aspiring leaders.
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Will Learning Services send me (a course vendor) a class list prior to the start of a course?

BCPSA - Learning Services: Course Information and Registrati...
No. You can view course registrations and the course list on-line. Your system account will allow you to print a copy of the class list. It is expected that you would regularly enter the system to monitor registrations for courses you deliver. You can then determine if there is a need for further marketing of the course or session.
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Is it possible for a student to challenge/or receive credit for a course by examination?

Shepherd University
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a testing program for students who feel their experience and knowledge of a particular subject field are such that they could waive course credit through examination. Credit for a limited number of subjects is available through CLEP testing. For more information see the CLEP coordinator in the Career Development Center (located in Gardiner Hall).
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Is a distance learning course easier than an on-campus course?

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Some students find distance learning courses to be easier and some students find these courses more challenging: it depends on your learning style. Successful students are those who enjoy setting their own schedule and approach the assignments and readings with the same motivation they would give to an on-campus, classroom-based course. Students should also be aware that summer classes are taught in an accelerated time frame.
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How do I get transfer credit for prior college course work?

Frequently Asked Questions at Evergreen
Evergreen has a generous policy regarding the acceptance of credit from other colleges and universities. The award of transfer credit is done when you apply and are accepted for admission to the college and you pay your tuition deposit. See the college's Transfer Policy for more details.
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Can I challenge a course without doing the course work?

Criminal Justice Program FAQ
TMCC has a number of courses that may be challenged without actually attending the course. Some of these are through nationally recognized exams like CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) exams. Some TMCC departments, including criminal justice, allow challenge exams for specific courses. The admissions and records office can advise students about which courses are currently available for national and department challenge exams. Up to 15 credits may be earned through challenge exams.
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How is a distance learning course different from an on-campus, classroom-based course?

Frequently Asked Questions
online course uses communications technology for its instruction and interaction. Courses taught via distance learning do not meet in person; instead the entire course is offered via the Internet, Blackboard (GW's on-line course software), and sometimes using specially designed CD-roms and VHS tapes. Yes, you must follow the published DROP procedure. To simply stop participating in the class will result in the loss of tuition and fees on a sliding scale.
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Do you offer life learning experience for course credit?

South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary, FAQ
Yes. One quarter (1/4) of your degree program can be earned through life experience credit. To inquire further on this subject, please email us (at Inquiry).
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Can I use credit from a distance learning course to fill college graduation requirements?

Distance Education FAQ - Utah Education Network
Yes. In fact, many of the classes found in this catalog fulfill general education graduation requirements. Utah's public colleges and universities accept transfer credit from any other public Utah college. However, you are strongly advised to check with your home college or high school advisors, particularly when taking major requirements, to ensure the class you take at another school will not only transfer, but will also count toward the requirements of your major.
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What is Recognition of Prior Learning?

Assessment FAQs
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the process of providing credit for previously completed qualifications, work experience and life experience. Prior learning is evaluated and compared with the requirements of the Institute’s course modules to determine what credit/s may be granted. Applications can be made for RPL by Mutual Recognition, RPL by Exemptions, and RPL based on Relevant Professional Experience.
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What about accredited prior learning (APL)?

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A clear APL system is operated by the university, based upon the applicant supplying documentary evidence of their attainment of Masters-level credits on an Education programme and completed within the last 5 years. The evidence should contain official certification (with an English translation if necessary) of themes, level and dates. The applicant for APL is advised to have a preliminary discussion with a knowledgeable local UAT, before applying to the Programme Director.
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