Credit for Prior Learning

Credit for Prior Learning Linking Adult Life and Formal Education

Multiple Paths to Credit for Prior Learning • AP – Credit by Advanced Placement • CLEP – College Level Examination • Challenge Exams • IB – International Baccalaureate • Credit for Professional Certification • CPL - Credit for Prior Learning

CPL – Defined Credit for significant demonstrated college-equivalent learning acquired through non-traditional schooling, work, or other life experiences. • not experience alone - the learning that grew out of the experience

CPL – Method • A guided portfolio process • Standards-based • Credit limited to 25% of certificate or degree • Available to enrolled student

The Assessment Process Use of Council for Adult and Experiential Learning –CAEL Standards • Credit for learning, not experience • College-level learning • Balanced theory and practical application • Appropriate to academic context

At Chemeketa… • Enroll in a CTE program • Enroll in CPL120 • Meet with faculty-evaluator • Develop portfolio • Application for assessment • Portfolio assessment

CPL High Use Programs • Business • Computer Science • Criminal Justice • Electronics • Human Service

CPL Benefits • Recruitment – access for adult learners • Retention – reduces program time • Student success – validation, completion of learning goals

Credit for Prior Learning