One way to earn credits for prior learning is to create a Portfolio.
A portfolio is a tangible document that typically contains the following information:
You may click here to review our portfolio manual, or contact Laurie Harrison with any questions.
Certain departments allow students the opportunity to take a special course examination that was prepared by the academic department. Upon successful completion of the exam, students can receive college credits for the course.
KIN (PED) 149 Wellness Concepts Test-out
Students who earn a certain score on the test-out may receive credit for Wellness Concepts. Check the "News & Events" section of this web page for the test-out schedule. Study information is available at http://web.sau.edu/hpess. Students must register for the test-out no later than one week prior to the testing date. Students can discuss this option with their academic advisor.
COLLEGE LEVEL EXAM PROGRAM (CLEP TESTS)
More than 2,800 accreditations institutions of higher education award credit for satisfactory scores on CLEP examinations. CLEP provides a reliable and effective means for colleges and universities to grant credit, placement, and exemption by examination to traditional 18-to-22-year-old students , working students, recent high school graduates and part time or non-traditional adult students. Through CLEP exams students can:
Call 333-6331 or 333-6477 to determine what CLEP tests are available, the testing dates, and registration deadlines.
DEFENSE ACTIVITY FOR NONTRADITIONAL EDUCATION SUPPORT (DANTES TESTING)
Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES) testing is available for students who are associated with a governmental occupation.
Students who perform satisfactory on the DANTES Subject Standardized Tests as well as the United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) tests may be able to reduce the amount of time ordinarily required to earn a bachelor's degree.
If you have any questions about DANTES, please contact Neala McCarthy in the ACCEL Office at 441-9500 or e-mail her at HarrisonLauraL@sau.edu.