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Credit for Life Experience
Credit for life experience or prior learning is a term
used by colleges to describe credit earned for learning received outside
of a particular school and from non-college experiences.
KVCC recognizes that over the years you may have acquired
valuable skills, abilities, and knowledge that are equivalent to and
worthy of college credit. If that is the case, then read on to consider if you
should pursue one of the following methods in order to receive credit for
learning gained through life experience.
Who is eligible to apply for credit for prior learning?
Anyone admitted to KVCC is eligible to apply if the learning meets the
following criteria:
What types of learning receive credit?
Click here for
information on Assessment of Prior Learning.
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Transfer Credit
Credit taken at other colleges/universities may be transferred
to KVCC. Depending upon the courses taken and the current program
of study, transfer courses may be used to meet program requirements or
electives. An official transcript is used to make these
determinations, and you may send the official record to the KVCC
Counseling Office, Texas Township Campus. |
American Council on
Education Guides
Another source of credit is
through recommendations made by the American Council on Education Guides
for military training and Business/Industry courses. In order to use
ACE recommendations, call or visit the Counseling Office in Room 1340 on
the Texas Township Campus, or phone (269) 488-4407.
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Credit by Examination
Credit may be earned by testing out of specific courses. Credit by
examination requires the willingness and cooperation of a faculty member.
Your counselor can help you make arrangements if you are interested in
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Advanced Placement
AP tests for high school students are sponsored by the
College Entrance Examination Board. Contact your high school and
have your AP scores sent to the KVCC Admissions, Registration, and Records
Office for consideration.
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CLEP Testing
Credit may be granted for successful completion of exams
given by the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). You may
test in subjects of your choice at KVCC's Testing Center in Room 2210
on the Texas Township Campus. Call (269) 488-4235 for more
information
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Credit by Portfolio
Portfolio development is the method used at KVCC to document
prior life/work learning. Credit is earned when students enroll in special
courses where faculty evaluate the portfolio and assess the individual's
knowledge. KVCC counselors are available to assist in the development
and presentation of the portfolio.
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Texas Township Campus
Counseling Office Hours
Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
269 - 488 - 4123 |
Arcadia Commons Campus
Counseling Office Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Varies by semester - please call for appointment
269 - 373- 7832 |
last updated
10/05/05
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