Kentucky Colleges & Universities:
• Ashland Community and Technical College (Ashland, KY) • Bellarmine University (Louisville, KY)
• Big Sandy Community and Technical College (Prestonsburg, KY) • Brescia University (Owensboro, KY)
• Brown Mackie College (Louisville, KY; Northern KY; Hopkinsville, KY) • Galen College (Louisville, KY)
• Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (Elizabethtown, KY) • Hazard Community and Technical College (Hazard, KY)
• Hopkinsville Community College (Hopkinsville, KY)
• Jefferson Community and Technical College (Louisville, KY) • Kentucky Wesleyan College (Owensboro, KY)
• Mid-Continent University (Mayfield, KY) • National College (Louisville, KY)
• Ottawa University (Jeffersonville, KY)
• Owensboro Community and Technical College (Owensboro, KY) • Saint Catharine College (St. Catharine, KY)
• Spalding University (Louisville, KY) • Spencerian College (Louisville, KY) • Strayer University (Louisville, KY) • Sullivan University (Louisville, KY)
• Thomas More College (Crestview Hills, KY) • Union College (Barbourville, KY)
• University of the Cumberlands (Williamsburg, KY) • University of Louisville (Louisville, KY)
• Webster University (Louisville, KY) • University of Phoenix (Louisville, KY)
Indiana Colleges & Universities (Next Page)
Post-Secondary Schools
• Calumet College of St. Joseph (Whiting, IN) • Goshen College (Goshen, IN)
• Huntington University (Huntington, IN)
• Indiana Institute of Technology (Fort Wayne, IN) • Indiana University Bloomington (Bloomington, IN)
• Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (Indianapolis, IN) • Indiana University Southeast (Marion, IN)
• Indiana Tech (New Albany, IN)
• Indiana Wesleyan University (Marion, IN) • Ivy Tech Community College (Sellersburg, IN) • Marian University (Indianapolis, IN)
• Oakland City University (Oakland City, IN)
• Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (St. Mary of the Woods, IN) • Trine University (Angola, IN)
• University of Indianapolis
• Valparaiso University (Valparaiso, IN)
More Information on PLA Programs
Below you will find additional information on PLA Programs. However, it is not inclusive of all the programs in Kentucky and Indiana. To learn more about a PLA Program not listed, please contact the college contact from the list in the Appendix.
Bellarmine University
BU accepts portfolio, CLEP and Challenge Exam credit
Brown Mackie College
Accepts CLEP and Military credits.
Galen College
Accepts CLEP testing for College Algebra and English Composition I
Indiana Tech
Indiana Tech’s College of Professional Studies will accept the following PLAs*: 1. CLEP and DANTES (unlimited transfer hours)
2. Previous college credits earned from regionally accredited institutions
3. Military Training/Experience (Indiana tech awards military transfer credit according to Guidelines set
*Any combination of PLAs may be earned for each degree level as indicated below:
• Up to 58 credit hours for a 63 credit hour Associate’s Degree (55 credit hours for a 60 credit hour degree) • Up to 93 credit hours for a 123 credit hour Bachelor’s Degree (90 credit hours for a 120 credit hour degree) • Up to 9 credit hours for a Master’s Degree
Indiana University Southeast (IUS)
Offers portfolio evaluation/credit for life experience, but only for our A.S. and B.S. degrees in General Studies. Otherwise, both CLEP and DANTES testing is accepted.
IVY Tech
Credit by Ivy Tech Community College is granted for acceptable test results under (1) CLEP, (2) AP (Advanced Placement); (3) DANTES, and (4) tests given by Ivy Tech instructors as specific subject test-outs. DDST as well. Credit is also awarded for properly documented prior learning experiences and workforce certifications. We acknowledge the prior learning experiences of students by awarding credit for appropriate prior learning. Such prior experience could include but is not limited to the following: (1) workplace learning, (2) military experiences and training, (3) nationally recognized testing, (4) certifications, and (5) community service. (**The awarding of credit for prior learning experiences is limited to technical coursework, whereas general education competencies must be validated through nationally recognized testing.**)
Credit by Ivy Tech Community College is granted for acceptable test results under (1) CLEP, (2) AP (Advanced Placement); (3) DANTES, and (4) tests given by Ivy Tech instructors as specific subject test-outs.
Credit is also awarded for properly documented prior learning experiences and workforce certifications. We acknowledge the prior learning experiences of students by awarding credit for appropriate prior learning. Such prior experience could include but is not limited to the following: (1) workplace learning, (2) military experiences and training, (3) nationally recognized testing, (4) certifications, and (5) community service. (**The awarding of credit for prior learning experiences is limited to technical coursework, whereas general education competencies must be validated through nationally recognized testing.**)
Credit by Ivy Tech Community College is granted for acceptable test results under (1) CLEP, (2) AP (Advanced Placement); (3) DANTES, and (4) tests given by Ivy Tech instructors as specific subject test-outs.
Credit is also awarded for properly documented prior learning experiences and workforce certifications. We acknowledge the prior learning experiences of students by awarding credit for appropriate prior learning. Such prior experience could include but is not limited to the following: (1) workplace learning, (2) military experiences and training, (3) nationally recognized testing, (4) certifications, and (5) community service. (**The awarding of credit for prior learning experiences is limited to technical coursework, whereas general education competencies must be validated through nationally recognized testing.**)
Mid-Continent University
Option 1: Credit from Regionally Accredited Institutions
Admission representative will perform a preliminary evaluation of the unofficial transcript to determine the credits Mid-Continent University will accept. This tentative evaluation will help determine what courses are needed to complete the degree. The Master of Science allows transfer up to 6 duplicate credits from other graduate
programs. Once enrolled and the official transcript is received, the advisor will complete a formal plan for graduation. Option 2: Selected Military Training
If a veteran, one may already have earned college credit for service to our country. Various military training programs have been evaluated by the American Council on Education. This information can be obtained by requesting military transcripts. To obtain official military transcripts, contact:
Army: www.aarts.army.mil
Navy/Marines: www.navycollege.navy.mil Air Force: www.au.af.mil/au/ccaf
Option 3: Selected Professional Training or Examination
Extended workplace training seminars (e.g. SIG SIGMA) and professional examinations may qualify for undergraduate college credit if recommended by the American Council on Education
Option 4: Standardized Subject Exams
One may earn undergraduate credit through CLEP and DANTES standardized examinations which are equivalent to undergraduate college courses. A limit of 30 credits may be earned through examinations. One may choose from more than 70 examinations available on a variety of subjects. The following website may be helpful in exploring this resource: www.instantcert.com or www.collegeboard/clep. Check your area for availability of testing centers. Mid-Continent University test codes: 8228 for CELP and 9768 for DANTES.
Option 5: Documented Experiential Learning
College-level learning obtained through work or life experience may be demonstrated through the Documented Prior Learning (DPL) essay process. Based on evaluation of your portfolio, Mid-Continent University faculty may award undergraduate credit, depending on the type of learning and the amount of documented training, through one of the following options:
Technical, professional, and non-credit instruction—Submit information indicating the type of training, learning outcome(s), and application of that knowledge.
Experiential learning—Submit an academic essay that combines college-level knowledge of theory with practical experience, including information from published sources.
National College
• FREE Advanced Placement Examinations • Life Experience Course Credit
• CLEP Accepted • DSST Accepted
• Army AARTS Transcripts Accepted
• Navy & Marine Corps SMART Transcripts Accepted
• We are a member of the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) and will award credit for military courses in accordance with SOC and ACE guidelines.
Ottawa University
Ottawa University offers the following: Training programs.
Specific professional develop training programs and seminars may be awarded as college credit in conjunction with the American Council of Education (ACE) guide. Students should present proof of successful completion for evaluation.
Credit by Examination such as CLEP, AP and DANTES.
Semester credits are awarded for the successful completion of examinations from approved national testing
programs, including Advanced Placement (AP), Berlitz, College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), Excelisor, DANTES, Regents, and International Baccalaureate (IB). Semester credit awards are based on recommendations of the
American Council of Education (ACE), wherever applicable. Licensure or Certification in selected areas.
Ottawa University will award college credit for specific vocational certifications in accordance with the American Council on Education guidelines.
Military Experience.
Students requesting evaluation of military training must provide original documentation to the Registrar of the Ottawa University campus of choice. Ottawa University transfers directly all associate and baccalaureate credit evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE) as defined in the Guide to Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Forces.
Life/Work Experience.
Through the credit by assessment process, students may apply for semester credit for learning from formal or semiformal training, work experience, or non-work related experiences by writing a learning portfolio. The student is guided through this endeavor through a course on experiential learning and a close working relationship with a faculty advisor.
Spalding University
Credit by Examination (CLEP/DSST/Institutional)
All credits earned through CLEP (College Level Examination Program) and DSST exams will be recorded as transfer credits. A student can earn a maximum of 32 credit hours with CLEP or DSST tests. A student may only apply 6 credit hours by examination during the last 30 hours before completion of the degree.
Spalding University offers institutional credit by exam. Students may attempt credit by exam for many courses offered at Spalding. A list of CLEP/DSST exams and the corresponding Spalding course equivalent can be found of the Spalding University Academic Resource Center website. Click on the Academic Advising tab and select CLEP/DSST testing.
The purpose of credit by examination is to acknowledge that an individual can acquire university-level knowledge and skills through self-education, on-the-job-training, professional experience and independent learning. Any interested student should meet with his or her advisor to discuss the possibility of taking a test for credit. The student’s advisor will help the student decide whether to proceed further and explain the process for approval to take the test. The advisor will refer the student to the Test Administrator to obtain a packet containing information about preparation materials, registration forms, and available testing dates.
The test registration form and non-refundable testing service fee must be submitted to the Test Administrator at least one week prior to the testing date. All applicable fees due to the CLEP/DSST companies are to be paid on the day of testing.
Passing a CLEP/DSST exam WILL NOT count as enrolled credit hours during the session in which the exam is taken. All fees are subject to change without notice.
CLEP/DSST computerized test results are usually received immediately upon completion of the test.
CLEP/DSST Testing
Credit by Examination Spalding University will administer CLEP and DSST exams to all students who properly follow registration procedures of the ARC Testing Center. Students do not have to be enrolled at Spalding University. Advance Registration is Required – Sorry, NO Exceptions Testing Days and Times: Normally 3rd Friday of the Month at 10 am and 2:00 pm Confirm seat availability by contacting Allison Conner, Test Administrator, at [email protected] or (502) 585-9911, Ext. 2247.
Day of Exam
• The Testing Administrator is not responsible for storing personal items. • The tester must bring:
• A debit or credit card to pay the test fee
• Two forms of ID, one of which must be a government issued ID (see CLEP Bulletin for details on CLEP Policies.)
• Exams are administered via computer and time limits vary per test. However, the computer test timer shuts off once time has expired, and the exam is over even if the student has not finished.
• Test results are generated immediately after the exam is completed and a copy of the score report is given to the student. Please note that College Composition exam scores will not be available immediately after the exam. Stu-dent will receive a copy of score report in the mail.
Spencerian College
Bypass exams in English, math, and keyboarding are offered to students to give them an opportunity to test out of these classes if they are already proficient.
Strayer University
Offers CLEP, DSST, challenge exam, and experiential learning portfolios.
Sullivan University
PLA for college credit $275.00 per credit hour 4 credits. If you have a portfolio you get half off tuition. CLEP and TEST out $60.00 for test
DSST- still checking
Registration Information
CLEP
DSST
Registration Form
Test Fee to Provider (effective July 1, 2010)
Total Cost for each Exam
Non-Refundable Testing Service Fee to Spalding University
(effective July 1, 2010)
$77.00 paid directly to CLEP via Debit/Credit Card on day of exam
$102.00
$25.00 paid to Spalding University by Check or Money Order (must be received at least one week prior to exam)
Mail or Deliver with Completed Registration form to: Spalding University Attn: Allison Conner-ARC, Library 007 845 S. Third Street Louisville, KY 40203
$80.00 paid directly to DSST via Debit/Credit Card on day of Exam
$105.00
Registration Form is located on CollegeBoard CLEP website or can be picked up at the Academic Resource Center Students should review testing policies and exam preparation details at
www.collegeboard.com/clep
Registration Form can be picked up at the Academic Resource Center or sent through an email request Students should review testing policies and exam preparation details at www.getcollegecredit.com
University of Louisville
PLA Portfolio offered in: • B.S. Workforce Leadership • RN to BSN
• School of Engineering; awards 6 hours elective credit from military training Other PLA options accepted throughout university:
• CLEP Exams • DSST Exams • Challenge Exams • Customized Exams
University of Phoenix
Professional training, such as seminars and courses provided by employers may be eligible for PLA. Licenses, certificates and transcripts from colleges and institutions may also be eligible. Certain types of experience may be eligible through writing an experiential learning essay.
PLA uses a clock-hour to credit ratio of 15:1 (15 clock hours = 1 semester credit) for instructor-led training, and 30:1 for non-instructor led training (30 lab or clinical hours = 1 semester credit).
Bachelor’s degree students can earn up to 60 PLA credits (30 for professional training and 30 for Experiential Essay).
Associate’s degree students can earn up to 30 PLA credits, 15 for professional training and 15 for essays. Additional state restrictions may apply.
Webster University
Offers tests that applicants can take to get out of taking prerequisites for the MBA program if they know the subject but haven’t had coursework in the area in their undergraduate program.
