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Navigating Prior Learning Credit at CCS: Guidelines for Experience and Competency Recognition

Learn how to leverage your personal and professional experiences for academic credit at CCS through Prior Learning Credit (PLC). This guide explains the processes involved, including portfolio assessments, challenge tests, and recognition of non-credit training. Understand the NWCCU's 25% limit, the role of subject matter experts (SMEs) in evaluating competencies, and the importance of documented procedures. Adhere to CCS residency requirements and internal policies to maximize credit awarded based on your life experiences and industry certifications, ensuring a smooth transition towards your degree or certificate.

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Navigating Prior Learning Credit at CCS: Guidelines for Experience and Competency Recognition

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  1. Prior Learning Credit at CCS • Personal experience (work / life) • Competency (demonstrated) • Training (non-credit bearing)

  2. Prior Learning Credit at CCS • Personal experience (work / life) • NWCCU 25% limit standard applies (2.C.7) • College must have a documented process / procedure • SME final approval required • Portfolio process typically used

  3. Prior Learning Credit at CCS • Competency (demonstrated) • Challenge tests • SME approval required • Standardized external tests (CLEP, etc.)

  4. Prior Learning Credit at CCS • Training • Externally documented • Industry recognized certifications & licenses • Military training records • SME approval required • College must have a documented process / procedure • Portfolio process typically used

  5. Prior Learning Credit at CCS • Award Limits • Experience: Limited by NWCCU standard (2.C.7) to 25% of total credits needed to obtain certificate or degree • Competency: Limited by internal college acceptance policies • Training: Limited by internal college acceptance policies • CCS residency requirements (30% of certificate or degree ) impact to limit

  6. Prior Learning Credit at CCS • Quality Assurance & Quality Control • subject matter experts administer award process for experience & training components • subject matter experts provide consensus on standardized test components of competency • subject matter experts administer challenge test components of competency • Who are these subject matter experts??? Permanent tenured faculty members

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