To establish procedures for credit for prior learning through external assessments, evaluations, and the award of undergraduate credit to students admitted to 抖阴pro.
A program created by The College Board which offers college-level curricula and examinations to high school students. 抖阴pro uses the examination scores to determine course placement and award course credit to students.
AP examinations that are taken annually by students. The AP examinations are designed to measure how well high school students have mastered content and skills in specific subject areas. All but one of the AP exams combine multiple-choice questions with a free-response section in either essay or problem-solving format. AP Studio Art, the sole exception, requires students to submit a portfolio for review.
ACE is a major coordinating body for colleges and universities and provides leadership and a unifying voice on key higher education issues. ACE influences public policy through advocacy, research, and program initiatives.
ACE offers a nationally recognized assessment service providing standardized reviews and credit recommendations for college-level learning achieved through third-party study/exam programs, professional and certification trainings and assessments, and military training and assessments.
A non-profit organization that prepares and administers standardized exams used by colleges and universities for student admissions, placement, and the award of credit for prior learning. The organization also helps students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success.
CLEP examinations, prepared and administered by The College Board, are designed to assess student knowledge of lower division college and university course material in specific subject areas.
Open-enrollment education and training opportunities offered by colleges or universities or other education providers that are not for degree credit. Job-related or professional development continuing education and training refers to all organized, systematic education and training activities to enhance knowledge and/or learn new skills for a current or a future job, to increase earnings, to improve job and/or career opportunities in a current or another field.
Assessment methods and processes that could result in credit for prior learning achieved and assessed through a nationally recognized third-party assessment agency or organization, regionally or nationally accredited postsecondary institution, or noncredit instruction. Students demonstrate a level of proficiency that is recognized through curriculum, instruction, program, or a standardized exam. CPL external assessment types may include, but are not limited to, AP, IB, CLEP, and other national standardized assessments; world languages seals and certificates; industry recognized credentials, licenses, and certifications; and noncredit instruction in programs such as registered apprenticeships, continuing education, and customized training.
Specially designed noncredit curriculum and instruction tailored to meet the specific needs, goals, and interests of an employer offered in a closed-enrollment, contracted service between an employer and college or university.
Industry developed and endorsed specific criterion-referenced assessments that provide mechanisms to demonstrate a level of mastery of competencies, typically in a technical field. When “industry recognized” is used with respect to a credential, the credential is sought or accepted by employers within the industry or sector involved as a recognized, preferred, or required credential for recruitment, screening, hiring, retention, or advancement purposes; and, where appropriate, is endorsed by a nationally recognized trade association or organization representing a significant part of the industry or sector.
The International Baccalaureate Foundation, a non-profit organization, offers the internationally recognized IB program through which a secondary student completes a comprehensive curriculum of rigorous study and demonstrates performance on IB examinations. A student may present a full IB diploma or a certificate recognizing specific higher level or standard level examination scores.
Standardized proficiency examinations administered and scored by nationally recognized thirdparty assessment organizations and include, but are not limited to: Advanced Placement (AP) examinations; International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations; College Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations; Cambridge International examinations; DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST); Excelsior College UExcel examinations; The National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) assessments; New York University Foreign Language Proficiency (NYUFLP) examinations; and Thomas Edison College Examination Program (TECEP).
A formal system of employee training that combines structured on-the-job training with related technical instruction. Upon successful completion, participants are fully competent in all aspects of an occupation, including knowledge, skill, and proficiency on the job. With apprenticeship training, there is a written contract between the apprentice and the sponsor, approved by and registered with the state of Minnesota that specifies the length of the training, school hours, an outline of the skills of the trade to be learned, and the wages the apprentice will receive.
Once a credit award has been determined, students who provide documentation that they meet the CPL external assessment requirements will be awarded the credit(s). Credit awarded will be based on documented results, not on the basis of participation alone.
抖阴pro will award credit for CPL external assessments as a course equivalency or as an individualized subject area. Credits awarded for prior learning may fulfill general, technical, Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC), program and/or elective courses.
Credit awarded through CPL external assessment does not apply toward residency credit requirements, which is consistent with the residency and graduation requirements in Board Policy 3.36 and System Procedure 3.36.1 Academic Programs.
抖阴pro will record the credit awarded for CPL external assessments as transfer credit on the official student transcript. The source of the credit award will be designated and the course equivalency, when applicable, will be designated on the official student transcript.
抖阴pro does not limit the total number of credits students may be awarded for CPL external assessments.
