CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT MANUAL. Spring 2014

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT MANUAL Spring 2014 1

INTRODUCTION... 4 Responsibilities... 4 Student Services... 4 Instructional Staff... 4 Enrollment Services... 4 Students... 5 CPL GUIDELINES... 6 CPL CRITERIA... 6 CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING OPTIONS... 8 Challenge Examinations... 8 External Challenge Examinations... 8 Exam Options... 8 Advanced Placement (AP) by the College Board... 8 International Baccalaureate (IB)... 8 College Level Examination Program (CLEP)... 8 Processing... 9 Internal (Departmental) Challenge Examinations... 9 Assessing Eligibility... 9 Processing... 9 CPL BY HIGH SCHOOL ARTICULATION... 11 Assessing Eligibility... 11 Processing... 11 CPL by ARTICULATED CREDIT FOR CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) COURSES... 12 Assessing Eligibility... 12 Processing... 12 CPL by LICENSURE OR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION... 13 Assessing Eligibility... 13 Processing... 13 2

CPL by ACE... 14 Assessing Eligibility... 14 Processing... 14 Military Training... 14 Assessing Eligibility... 14 ACE Resources... 14 Processing... 15 FEES... 21 DEFINITION OF TERMS... 22 3

INTRODUCTION In keeping with its vision and mission, San Jacinto Community College District (SJCD) offers a quality-learning environment and a wide array of courses for its diverse population. This flexibility attracts individuals who differ in experience, educational backgrounds, work experiences, and educational goals. To maximize the community college experience, it is important to use time efficiently through proper placement in a chosen degree program. Credit for prior learning (CPL) allows students, who have mastered academic or technical competencies, to demonstrate their knowledge for credit in a multitude of content areas. This arrangement offers students an opportunity to lower costs, save time, and prevent repetition of mastered competencies. This manual provides an overview of CPL responsibilities and processes for student services, instructional staff, and students. It also describes eligibility requirements for each type of credit for prior learning available at SJCD: challenge exams (both external and internal), licensure/certifications, military experience, high school articulation, and continuing education. Eligibility requirements for specific CPL types are in addition to general prior learning assessment criteria. For definitions of terms used in this document, see the glossary at the end of the manual. Please check for updates and revisions to this manual at (website; e.g., www.sanjac.edu/credit for prior learning) Responsibilities Student Services Advisors, counselors, educational planners, faculty advisors, veterans coordinators, dual credit directors, department chairs, and program directors (hereafter, referred to as advisors), play a key role in working with students in determining CPL opportunities, eligibility, applicable fees, and benefits of each CPL option. The advisor s signature on each CPL form acknowledges that the student meets the criteria required to apply for the CPL option. Advisors are responsible for copying and forwarding CPL forms to the office of Enrollment Services and for confirming that test scores associated with CPL credit are posted in Banner. The activities tab in SGASTDN in Banner is designated for the student s request for CPL credit. Comments regarding the progress of that request are recorded in the Comments tab in SGASTDN. Advisors post this indicator stating that the CPL form has been sent to the office of Enrollment Services for processing. Denied CPL applications do not go to the office of Enrollment Services. Place a comment in SGASTDN in Banner explaining why application was denied and return documents to the student, file, or shred. The campus provost may review a denial. Instructional Staff Instructional staff plays a variety of roles with regard to credit for prior learning, from developing challenge exams and determining challenge exam equivalency scores to reviewing prior learning experiences for course credit. The curriculum steering committee considers courses for approval for credit for prior learning. Programs interested in adding or modifying CPL opportunities should submit a request to the curriculum steering committee. Enrollment Services The office of Enrollment Services applies approved credit to the student s record per approved CPL application and notifies students via college email. 4

Students Students interested in being awarded credit for prior learning are responsible for researching eligibility requirements, completing the necessary application, and providing the required documentation. Information can be found at (website). 5

CPL GUIDELINES Students must meet with a counselor, faculty advisor, educational planner, veteran s coordinator, or dual credit director for information and to complete the appropriate form(s) for credit for prior learning (CPL). Fees associated with CPL are outlined in this manual and can be reviewed online (website) or in the college catalog. Students must pay required fees at the campus business office. CPL is only awarded when it applies to available SJCD courses and program of study. Students pursuing any credit for prior learning may receive credit for up to 75% of certificate or associate degree coursework. At least 25% of an award must be instruction at San Jacinto College, excluding credit for prior learning (SACS 3.5.2). Semester credit hours earned through CPL are designated as CR on the transcript; this credit is not computed for GPA purposes, and no letter grade will be given on the student s transcript. Semester hours generated by CPL are counted towards fulfillment of graduation requirements. Once credit is awarded, the credit cannot be removed from the student s record or transcript. Other academic institutions may not accept CPL awarded through SJCD, and it is the student s responsibility to check with the receiving institution before deciding to pursue CPL. CPL through, military transcripts, and licensure/certification, articulated (ATC) credit will not be awarded for academic transfer courses. Academic transfer credit may be earned through external challenge examinations. If the student is a veteran applying for or receiving benefits, the student must comply with VA rules and regulations. To avoid overpayment, all transcripts must be evaluated and credit applied to the approved program prior to certification of courses for benefits. It is to the student's advantage to have his or her transcript evaluated prior to enrolling in classes. Forms are submitted for appropriate signatures as outlined in the section on CPL options. In exceptional circumstances, the campus provost may choose to approve a CPL application that does not meet all eligibility requirements when he/she has been presented sufficient documentation showing that a student s prior learning matches the SJCD course s outcomes. The provost will sign the CPL form and note the justification for the exception on that form to indicate approval in these rare occasions. To be eligible to earn CPL, the student must be fully admitted to San Jacinto College (SJCD). o Students must submit any required transcripts (e.g., high school or military) or other documentation as required. o Students must be registered and paid to receive credit. o Three hours of non-developmental SJCD course credit must be completed with a grade of A, B, C or D prior to receiving CPL. CPL CRITERIA CPL may not be used if the course has previously been taken or if the course has been attempted. Student withdrawals after census day result in a W posted on the transcript, making the course ineligible for CPL. Students dropping courses prior to census day may seek CPL. 6

Students must meet eligibility requirements specific to CPL. Details on each type of CPL are provided in this manual. 7

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING OPTIONS Challenge Examinations External Challenge Examinations SJCD has established equivalent course credit for several external challenge examination programs, including CLEP, AP, and IB. Listing of the external challenge examinations, required minimum passing scores, and the corresponding course students may earn college credit toward is available in the SJCD catalog under the Credit by Examination section and at (website). Students should make arrangements with testing sites to sit for the exams. Official score reports should either be sent directly from the Testing Center to the office of Enrollment Services. Students who take the examinations elsewhere are responsible for submitting official test score documents to SJCD. Credit for CLEP, AP, IB, departmental examinations or combination thereof may not exceed 45 semester credit hours. Exam Options Advanced Placement (AP) by the College Board Advanced Placement exams are offered at area high schools. For specific information on high schools offering this exam, call 866-630-9305or 866-392-3017, or send an email to apexams@info.collegeboard.org. For more information go to http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/about.html International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma exams are given at specific high schools. For more information on IB Diplomas go to http://www.ibo.org/ For a list of courses that can be awarded by IB credit refer to SJCD catalog or (website). The policy for ordering IB transcripts in North America is available at http://www.ibo.org/graduates/transcripts/index.cfm College Level Examination Program (CLEP) CLEP exams may be taken at SJCD Testing Centers or area universities. There is a CLEP exam fee charged by College Board. Please contact the specific SJCD campus Testing Center or visit website for more information. It is highly advised that CLEP scores earned be submitted to the advising office four weeks prior to enrollment. Refer to http://clep.collegeboard.org/exam for more information about the CLEP exams. 8

Processing Once approved for credit, the office of Enrollment Services enters the exam test scores in Banner. Completed CPL by External Exam applications are forwarded by the advisor to the office of Enrollment Services for posting of CR to the student s transcript. Internal (Departmental) Challenge Examinations Internal challenge exams are developed by the technical programs and approved by SJCD curriculum teams and administered by the campus testing centers or academic departments. Curriculum teams, comprised of technical program faculty, determine which courses can be challenged, the minimum passing score, and the competencies assessed based on the learning outcomes for the course. The same challenge exam is used at all SJCD campuses. Internal (departmental) challenge exams can only be attempted once. If the student attempts an exam, information should be recorded in Banner so other advisors can determine if the student is eligible. Advisors at each campus confirm that the scores are being entered. Assessing Eligibility Students should consult with a faculty advisor, educational planner, dual credit coordinator, or veteran s coordinator to discuss course content and outcomes and to determine the feasibility of taking a course challenge exam. Advisors can identify if the course complements the student s degree plan. Students should visit (website) for a current list of available internal departmental challenge exams. Processing After completing the form and paying a $20 testing fee in the business office, the student takes the CPL by Examination application and paid receipt to the division office or testing center to schedule administration of the exam. After the student completes the assessment, the testing site notes the student s scores and returns the application to the advisors. All internal exam scores (passing and failing) should be entered in Banner. Signed applications are then forwarded to the office of Enrollment Services. 10

CPL BY HIGH SCHOOL ARTICULATION High School articulation is an agreement between San Jacinto Community College District and an ISD to award college credit toward workforce courses in a certificate or an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. At the request of school districts, agreements are developed when Advanced Technical Credit (ATC)-qualified high school instructors and course curriculum matches that of SJCD credit workforce courses. Agreements are honored and students may apply for course credits under the condition that students meet all eligibility requirements. The student s official high school transcript is critical to the CPL credit awarding process. This is the official document college personnel review to determine student eligibility for credit. Texas Education Agency (TEA) and ATC require independent school districts to include the course type code A to indicate the student completed an articulated course. SJCD does not award credit without the A. Letters from the school district and certificates of achievement do not prove eligibility for high school articulated credit. Articulated credit is awarded for credit workforce (WECM) courses only. For example, the high school course Accounting I articulates to ACNT 1303, not ACCT 2301. Students who intend to transfer to a 4-year institution are responsible for verifying transferability of articulated course credits with that institution. Assessing Eligibility Advisors in dual credit offices on each campus will only review official high school transcripts sent directly to the office of enrollment services or delivered by hand in a sealed envelope. Students must meet specific eligibility criteria in addition to general CPL criteria aforementioned. High school course marked with an A in the course type column on the high school transcript Students must enroll at SJCD within 15 months of their high school graduation date and petition for credit within 24 months of their high school graduation date Students must complete the high school course(s) with a grade of 80 or better Students must complete the high school course or course sequence during their 11th or 12th grade in high school The course(s) sought must be a part of or related to the student s college technical certificate or degree plan, including approved electives Student must transcript at least 3 semester credit hours of college credit courses Processing Advisors verify eligibility and course matches, then forward the application and official high school transcript to the office of Enrollment Services. 11

CPL by ARTICULATED CREDIT FOR CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) COURSES San Jacinto Community College continuing and professional development (CPD) students have an opportunity to earn semester credit hours (SCH) for completing certain non-credit courses. Students completing CPD articulated/linked courses must have enrolled in a linked CPD/Credit course and made a grade of A, B, C, or D. The student may not receive undergraduate credit for a linked course if the student is currently or has previously enrolled for courses in that program as a credit student. CPD students must follow all lateregistration rules for linked courses that apply to credit courses. All requests for this credit must begin with an official CPD transcript showing the course(s) to be transitional credit and the grade of A, B, C, or D. A maximum of three CPD linked courses may be transitioned to undergraduate credit and applied toward a degree or certificate. Only courses that apply to the student s major will be considered for this credit. The student s request for this credit must be submitted to the chair of the department in which the course is offered. The credit will not be posted to the student s undergraduate transcript until the student has earned at least three semester credit hours at San Jacinto College. Before the transitional credit will be posted, the applicant must be fully admitted to the College as an undergraduate student and must meet all requirements including admission, skill levels, English Language Proficiency, testing, and Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements associated with the equivalent credit course. If the department chairman recommends that the CPD credit be transitioned to college credit, the department chairman will complete the Continuing and Professional Development Linked Course Transitional Credit Request form and submit it for approval to the dean of the course area (academic or technical), the dean of continuing and professional development, and the provost. If the request is approved, the provost will authorize the posting of the undergraduate credit equivalent of the CPD course by the Enrollment Services Office to the student s undergraduate transcript. This credit will be posted with the grade of XA, XB, XC, or XD and will have the identifier as CPD Transitional Credit. The hours will count in the earned hours but will not calculate in the GPA hours. The credit hours will count in hours used for financial aid decisions. Assessing Eligibility Verify that the student passed the CPD course satisfactorily Processing CPL by CPD to Credit Articulation forms are forwarded by the advisor to the office of Enrollment Services for posting of "CR" to the student's transcript. 12

CPL by LICENSURE OR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION Professional certification or state licensure may equate to college credit based upon competencies demonstrated by successfully completing the professional certification or licensure examination. In order to be eligible for this type of credit, the license or certification must be official and current. Only the licensures and certifications that have been evaluated by the curriculum team and approved through the SJCD curriculum approval process are eligible for credit. These can be found on the SJCD (website). Assessing Eligibility Provide evidence of successfully passing the professional certification exam and proof of current or active state of Texas licensure Verify licensure or certification provided has been approved for credit by the SJCD curriculum steering committee Official copy of licensure or certification provided with application Processing Completed forms for licensure or professional certification are forwarded by the advisor to the office of Enrollment Services for posting of "CR" to the student's transcript. 13

CPL by ACE The American Council on Education (ACE) evaluates educational and training programs offered at the workplace and makes recommendations for college credit awards. ACE s expert evaluators review workplace training, specialized military training programs and national exams and make recommendations for college credit. The recommendations are used by colleges to help compare the applicability of previous learning to specific educational programs. San Jacinto College uses of ACE recommendations and acceptance of credit is the prerogative of the college. SJCD may accept, deny or modify ACE recommendations in accordance with current institutional policies and procedures. For example, SJCD does not award CPL by ACE for core general education courses. Defense Activity for Non- Traditional Education Support (DANTES), external challenge exams offered to persons in the military is not currently accepted for CPL credit. Assessing Eligibility Verify the training has been reviewed by ACE and listed in the National Guide to College Credit for Workforce Training on the ACE website Student provides official ACE transcript Processing Advisors send the CPL application and official ACE transcript to the instructional dean of the applicable content area. The dean will have a faculty expert determine if credit can be awarded. If credit is determined, the faculty returns the application and supporting documents to the dean for signature and forwarding to the provost office. The provost provides the final signature and forwards to the office of Enrollment Services. Military Training Students must complete the CPL by ACE form and submit it to the advising office along with official documentation, such as military transcripts and/or service record. Requests for transfer of credit from the Community College of the Air Force follow the process for transfer of university credit. The transcript should be sent to the transcript evaluator at the respective SJC campus. Assessing Eligibility Advisors review the military transcript with the SJCD Course Crosswalk of Military Experience for current matches Official military transcript provided Verify the student has not completed, attempted or is currently enrolled in the course(s) faculty recommend for credit No credit for core courses can be awarded If course credit is determined, verify signature from faculty reviewer(s) is on the application ACE Resources The ACE Military Guide Online includes recommendations made by ACE s evaluators for formal service 20

courses and military occupations. The Transfer Guide: Understanding your Military Transcript and ACE Credit Recommendations provides basic information about transferring to an academic institution. Army American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS) transcript (training experiences in the Army, Army National Guard or Army Reserves) Sailor/Marine American Council On Education Registry Transcript (SMART)(training experiences in the Navy, Naval Reserves, Marines or USMC Reserves) Official CLEP score report (CLEP scores on military transcripts are not sufficient by themselves. See Credit by Exam: External Challenge Examinations for CLEP exams minimum passing scores accepted by SJCD.) Students seeking credit for Air Force training must contact the Community College of the Air Force to request an official transcript. No CPL by ACE form is needed. The transcript will be evaluated as outlined in the "Transfer of Credit from Other Institutions section in the Records, Policies, and Procedures chapter of the catalog. Processing CPL by ACE applications for military experience are forwarded to the provost where applications are distributed to departments for faculty review/approval. After content experts assess the transcript, results are returned to the provost for signature then forwarded to the originating VA advisor. The advisor will verify faculty recommendations do not duplicate coursework completed or in progress, and document final credits awarded. Applications are sent to the office of Enrollment Services for posting of "CR" to the student's transcript. 20

FEES Note: Fees are non-refundable and must be paid in the business office prior to taking exam, submitting portfolio, or submitting a transcript for evaluation of credit. Internal challenge written exam External challenge exam (CLEP, AP, IB) Licensure/certification American Council on Education (ACE) High school articulated credit Continuing education articulation $20 for one-time only exam No fee for processing but there is a fee for taking the exam in the Testing Center ($20 registration fee + $80 fee paid to College Board) Fee of $20 per course; unless the certification was earned as the result of coursework taken at San Jacinto College No fee No fee No fee 21

DEFINITION OF TERMS AA Associate of Arts Degree AS Associate of Science Degree AAS DEGREE PROGRAM Associate of Applied Science Degree AAT DEGREE PROGRAM Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree ACE (American Council on Education) ACE provides many services including opportunity for earning academic credit through military service, workplace training, and other education acquired outside the formal classroom. AP The Advanced Placement is a program created by the College Board offering college-level curriculum and examinations to high school students. ADVANCED TECHNICAL CREDIT (ATC) A state-level process that identifies commonly articulated secondary career and technical courses, requires enhancement of curriculum to align with postsecondary courses, and sets common standards for the award of college credit for these courses statewide. State-approved professional development provides training to teachers on articulated course methodology and expectations of college Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) courses. The statewide articulation process allows students who successfully complete these career and technical courses, graduate from any secondary school in the state, and meet the requirements outlined for ATC, to receive articulated credit from any participating public postsecondary two-year degree granting institution in the state that offers the corresponding college course(s). ARTICULATION Term for the process of linking work experience, prior knowledge, skills, training or educational work from one institution to course credit at another level of education without experiencing delays or duplication in learning. CERTIFICATE A formal award associated with the completion of a program of study of less than two years, indicating mastery of a prescribed series of academic and technical competencies with defined employment outcomes. This award is approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, appears on the Technical Program Clearinghouse Inventory, and is subject to the Coordinating Board program evaluation process. CLEP The College-Level Examination Program was developed by the College Board. It is a program wherein students can demonstrate mastery of college-level material. COMMUNITY COLLEGE Postsecondary institutions that offer academic and workforce programs of study leading to awards at the associate s degree or certificate level. 22

CREDIT BY CERTIFICATION A method to provide college credit for recognized, official and current professional licenses or certifications. This allow a student to complete undergraduate requirements in less time and at lower cost and to enrich the educational experience by taking courses other than those that repeat previously learned competencies. CREDIT BY EXAM A method to provide college credit for work experience, prior knowledge, skills, training or educational work without transcript credit. This allows a student to complete undergraduate requirements in less time (through advanced placement) and at lower cost and to enrich college experience by taking courses other than those that merely repeat previously learned material. Examples include Achievement Test (ACT), College Level Examination Program (CLEP) in specific subject areas only, San Jacinto College Departmental Examinations, Advanced Placement Program by the College Board, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program. DUAL CREDIT Simultaneously completing a high school and college course for college credit at both levels. The courses are taught by college-credentialed faculty at the high school or the post-secondary location. Students receive both high school and post-secondary credit upon satisfactory completion of the college course taught for dual credit. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA PROGRAMME The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is a challenging two-year high school program for students aged 16 to 19. It leads to a qualification that is widely recognized by the world s leading universities and colleges. Student may elect to take the whole Diploma (all six component areas) or may choose to aim for a certificate of Merit in a particular subject area. LOCAL COURSE ARTICULATION AGREEMENT The official document prepared by San Jacinto Community College and the participating independent school district (ISD) that specifies the competencies of courses to be articulated so that students can earn appropriate college credit. SJCD San Jacinto Community College District that includes: San Jacinto College Central, San Jacinto College North, and San Jacinto College South. TRANSFER A student who subsequently enrolls in a different postsecondary institution, usually a university or four-year college. 23

CPL Credit by Exam Rubric Number Title Program ABDR 1431 Basic Refinishing Automotive Collision Repair Technology COT, AAS (4ABCR-CR, 3ABCR-CR, ABDR 1431) Repair Assistant Specialty OC (6ACRT-AST) Automotive Non-Collision Repair COT (4ABCR-NC) ABDR 1519 Basic Metal Repair Automotive Collision Repair Technology COT, AAS (4ABCR-CR, 3ABCR-CR, ABDR 1431) ACNT 1303 Intro to Accounting I (ATC) Executive Administrative Assistant OC, COT, AAS (6BOFT-E, 4BOFT-E, 5BOFT-E, 3BOFT-EXE); Small Business Entrepreneur Specialty COT, AAS 4BMGT-ENTR, 3BMGT-ENTR AUMT 1253 Theory of Automotive Electrical Automotive Technology, OC, Level II, Systems AUMT 1307 Automotive Electrical Systems (note: Lab course) CDEC 1319 Child Guidance CDEC 1413 Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs AAS (6AUTO, 5AUTO, 3AUTO) Automotive Technology, OC, Level II, AAS (6AUTO, 5AUTO, 3AUTO) Child Development/Early Childhood Education(4CHID-ECE, 3CHID-ECE, 4CHID-CLS, 4CHID-TA, 6CHID-ADM) 3CHID-ECE, 4CHID-ECE, and one MSA (MCHID-CUR) CETT 1302 Electricity Principles Instrumentation Energy Foundation Core (4INST, 3INST, 4INST-ECFC) CHEF 1401 Basic Food Preparation Culinary Arts (4CULA-C, 3CULA-C, 4CULA-HCUI, 4CULA, 3CULA, 6CULA- AFDS); Restaurant Management (4CULA-RSTR, 3CULA-RSTR); Dietetics 6DIET-SFSV) CJSA 1308 Criminalistics I (ATC) Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Option COT, AAS (4CRIJ-LE, 3CRIJ-LE); Crime Scene Technician COT (4CRIJ- CSTS) 24

CJSA 1322 Introduction to Criminal Justice (ATC) Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Option COT, AAS (4CRIJ-LE, 3CRIJ-LE); Crime Scene Technician COT (4CRIJ- CSTS); Social Services Option COT, AAS (4CRIJ-SS, 3CRIJ-SS); Corrections Option COT (4CRIJ-CORR); Crime Scene Technician COT (4CRIJ-CSTS) CNBT 2342 Construction Management I (ATC) Construction Management COT, AAS 25 4CSTR MGMT, 3CSTR-MGMT Cosmetology Operator COT, AAS (4COSM-OP, 3COSM-OP) CSME 1310 Introduction to Haircutting and Related Theory CSME 1354 Artistry of Hair Design I Cosmetology Operator COT, AAS (4COSM-OP, 3COSM-OP) CSME 1501 Orientation to Cosmetology Cosmetology Operator COT, AAS (4COSM-OP, 3COSM-OP) CSME 1553 Chemical Reformation and Related Theory Cosmetology Operator COT (4COSM- OP) DEMR 1301 Shop Safety and Procedures Diesel Technology (4DEMR, 3DEMR) DFTG 1305 Technical Drafting Engineering Design Graphics OC, COT, Level II Cert., AAS (6DFTG, 4DFTG, 5DFTG, 3DFTG); Architectural/Civil/Structural Specialty COT, Level II Cert, AAS(4DFT-A, 5DFT- A,3DFT-A); Mechanical Specialty COT, Level II Cert, AAS (4DFT-M, 5DFT-M, 3DFT-M); Petro/Industrial Specialty (4DFT-PI, 5DFTPI, 3DFT-PI); Technical Animator and 3D Modeler Specialty (4DFT-TA, 5DFT-TA, 3DFT-TA); Non- Destructive Testing Technology (3WLD- NDT); Gas Shielded Welding COT (4WLD-GAS) DFTG 1409 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting Engineering Design Graphics OC, COT, Level II Cert., AAS (6DFTG, 4DFTG, 5DFTG, 3DFTG); Architectural/Civil/Structural Specialty COT, Level II Cert, AAS(4DFT-A, 5DFT- A,3DFT-A) Mechanical Specialty COT, Level II Cert, AAS (4DFT-M, 5DFT-M, 3DFT-M); Petro/Industrial Specialty (4DFT-PI, 5DFTPI, 3DFT-PI); Technical Animator and 3D Modeler Specialty (4DFT-TA, 5DFT-TA, 3DFT-TA); Non- Destructive Testing Technology (3WLD- NDT); Interior Decorator OC (6INT- DDII); Crime Scene Technician (4CRIJ- CSTS)

ELPT 1311 Basic Electrical Theory Electrical Technology OC, COT, AAS; 4ELEC-TEC, 3ELEC HART 1407 Refrigeration Principles Air Conditioning (6AIRC, 4AIRC-CI, 3AIRC) HPRS 1106 Essentials of Medical Terminology (ATC) Eye Care Technology AAS (3EYE); Medical Assistant COT (4MED-ASST); Medical Laboratory Technology AAS (3MED-LABT); Clinical Laboratory Assistant OC (6MED-CLA); Pharmacy Technician COT (4PHAR); Respiratory Care AAS (3RESP); Surgical Technology COT, AAS Pre-requisite (4SURT, 3SURT); Medical Office Support Enhanced Skills Certificate (EBOTM); Child Life Specialist Specialty (4CHID-CLS) IFWA 1318 Nutrition for the Food Service Dietetics OC (6DIET-SFSV); Food Service Professional (ATC) ITNW 1325 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies (ATC) ITSC 1309 Integrated Software Applications (ATC) ITSC 1319 Internet/Web Page Development (ATC) 26 Mgmt OC (4DIET-FSVC) Core Computer Information Technology OC; (6IT-CORE) Applications Programming CO, AAS (4IT-APPL, 3IT- APPL) Web Development COT, AAS 4IT- WBDV, 3IT-WBDV; Desktop Support and MS Network Admin COT, AAS, (4IT-DSMN. 3IT-DSMN); Information Technology Security COT, AAS (4IT-ITS, 3IT-ITS); Database Design COT (4IT- DBD);Computer Hardware Support OC (6IT-CHS); Advanced Networking level 2 Cert (5IT-ANW) Computer Information Systems OC, COT, AAS (6IT-CORE, 6IT-FNDLS, 4IT- APPL, 3IT-APPL); Web Development COT, AAS, (4IT-WBDV, 3IT-WBDV); Also: Desktop Support and Microsoft Network Administration, Information Technology Security, Database Design Web Development COT, AAS (4IT- WBDV, 3IT-WBDV); Applications Programming CO, AAS (4IT-APPL, 3IT- APPL); Desktop Support and MS Network Admin COT, AAS, (4IT-DSMN. 3IT-DSMN); Network Administration CISCO (4IT-NW-C); Information Technology Security COT, AAS (4IT-ITS, 3IT-ITS); Database Design COT (4IT- DBD); Simulation and Game Design OC, COT, Level II Cert ((6IT-GAMS, 4IT-

GAMS, 5IT-GAMS) ITSC 1325 Personal Computer Hardware Computer Hardware Support OC ; Computer Information Systems OC, COT, AAS (6IT-CORE, 6IT-FNDLS, 4IT- APPL, 3IT-APPL); Applications Programming COT, AAS; Web Development COT, AAS (4IT-WBDV, 3IT-WBDV); Network Administration, Desktop Support ITSE 1329 Programming Logic and Design Computer Information Systems OC, COT, AAS (6IT-CORE, 6IT-FNDLS, 4IT- APPL, 3IT-APPL) MDCA 1309 Anatomy and Physiology (ATC) Medical Assistant COT (4MED-ASST) METL 1405 Welding Metallurgy I Non-Destructive Testing Technology AAS (3WLD-NDT); Welding Technology AAS (3WLD); Combination Welder COT (4WLD-C); Art-Welding OC (6WLD- ART); Gas Shielded Welding COT (4WLD-GAS); Stick Pipe Welder OC(6WLD-STI); Structural Welder OC (6WLD-STR) PHRA 1305 Drug Classification Pharmacy Technician (4PHAR) PHRA 1309 Pharmacy Math I Pharmacy Technician (4PHAR) PHRA 1347 Pharmacy Mathematics II (for AAS Pharmacy Technician (4PHAR) students only) RADR 1201 Introduction to Medical Medical Radiography (3MED-RAD) Radiography VNSG 1320 Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Vocational Nursing Health WLDG 1528 Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding 27 Non-Destructive Testing Technology AAS (3WLD-NDT); Welding Technology AAS (3WLD); Combination Welder COT (4WLD-C); Art-Welding OC (6WLD- ART); Gas Shielded Welding COT (4WLD-GAS); Stick Pipe Welder OC(6WLD-STI); Structural Welder OC (6WLD-STR)

CPL by Licensure or Industry San Jacinto Community College District has established equivalent course credit for professional certificates and state licensure. Course credit is based on competencies demonstrated through successful completion of the professional certification or state licensure examinations. Students must provide evidence of an official, current Texas licensure or professional certificate to receive credit. Credit is generally awarded for introductory level courses only and will not be awarded for core curriculum. At least 25% of the credit hours required for the degree must be earned through instruction at San Jacinto College. Courses for Licensure or Professional Air Conditioning Technology Course # Course Name Licensure or Industry HART 1356 EPA Recovery Preparation EPA 608 Business Office Technology Course # Course Name Licensure or Industry ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting I Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) POFT 1319 Records and Information Management I Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) Child Development Course # Course Name Licensure or Industry CDEC 1417 CDEC 2422 CDEC 2424 Child Development Associate Training I Child Development Associate Training II Child Development Associate Training III Child Development Associate credential awarded by Council for Professional Recognition Child Development Associate credential awarded by Council for Professional Recognition Child Development Associate credential awarded by Council for Professional Recognition Computer Information Technology Course # Course Name Licensure or Industry ITCC 1401 Cisco Exploration 1 Network Fundamentals 28 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

ITCC 1404 ITCC 2408 ITCC 2410 Cisco Exploration 2 Routing Protocols and Concepts Cisco Explorations 3 LAN Switching and Wireless Cisco Exploration 4 Accessing the WAN (completed in last 18 months) Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (completed in last 18 months) Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (completed in last 18 months) Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (completed in last 18 months) INTW 1325 Fundamentals of Networking Net+ (competed in last 3 years) ITSC 1325 Personal Computer Software A+ Cosmetology Course # Course Name Licensure or Industry CSME 2445 Instructional Theory and Clinical Cosmetology Operator Instructor Operation CSME 2544 Cosmetology Instructor IV Cosmetology Operator Instructor Criminal Justice Course # Course Name Licensure or Industry CJSA 1348 Ethics in Criminal Justice Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) licensing exam after 1983 CJLE 1333 Traffic and Law Investigation Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) licensing exam after 1983 CJSA 1351 Use of Force Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) licensing exam after 1983 Culinary Arts CHEF 1205 Sanitation and Safety ServSafe certification 29

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Course # Course Name Licensure or Industry DMSO 1302 Basic Ultrasound Physics American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) DMSO 1342 Intermediate Ultrasound Physics American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Emergency Medical Technician Course # Course Name Licensure or Industry EMSP 1160 Clinical Emergency Medical TDH EMT- Basic or Technician EMSP 1501 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic 30 higher TDH EMT- Basic or higher Firefighter Course # Course Name Licensure or Industry FIRS 1301 Firefighter I Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Firefighter Basic or higher FIRT 1407 Firefighter II TCFP Firefighter Basic or higher FIRS 1313 Firefighter III TCFP Firefighter Basic or higher FIRS 1319 Firefighter IV TCFP Firefighter Basic or higher FIRS 1423 Firefighter V TCFP Firefighter Basic or higher FIRS 1329 Firefighter VI TCFP Firefighter Basic or higher FIRS 1433 Firefighter VII TCFP Firefighter Basic or higher FIRT 2305 Fire Instructor I TCFP Firefighter Basic or higher FIRT 1303 Fire Arson Investigation I TCFP Fire or Arson Investigator FIRT 2333 Fire Arson Investigation II TCFP Fire or Arson Investigator FIRT 1342 Fire Officer I TCFP Fire Officer I FIRT 1343 Fire Officer II TCFP Fire Officer II FIRT 1408 Inspector I TCFP Fire Inspector FIRT 1440 Inspector II TCFP Fire Inspector Medical Laboratory Technology

Course # Course Name Licensure or Industry PLAB 1223 Phlebotomy American Society of Clinical Pathologists certification Real Estate Course # Course Name Licensure or Industry RELE 1201 Principles of Real Estate I Active Texas Real Estate Salesperson License RELE 1238 Principles of Real Estate II Active Texas Real Estate Salesperson License RELE 1300 Contract Forms and Addenda Active Texas Real Estate Salesperson License RELE 1319 Real Estate Finance Active Mortgage Loan Originator License RELE 1303 Real Estate Appraisal Active Appraisal License RELE 1321 Real Estate Marketing Current Graduate REALTORS Institute (GRI) Designation Surgical Technology Course # Course Name Licensure or Industry SRGT 2130 Professional Readiness Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Vocational Nursing Course # Course Name Licensure or Industry VNSG 1170 Clinical Prep 1 Certified Nurse Aide VNSG 1323 Basic Nursing Skills* Certified Nurse Aide *students will also have to demonstrate skills 31

Acknowledgements San Jacinto College would like to acknowledge the work that Lone Star College has done in Prior Learning Assessment and to thank them for allowing San Jacinto to adapt their guidelines to meet the needs of students. We appreciate the collaboration of our sister institutions. San Jacinto College would also like to extend its appreciation to the members of the task force who gave of their time to develop this manual: Catherine O Brien (chair), Pam Campbell, Jennifer Mowdy, Deborah McGinty, Wanda Munson, Alexander Okwonna, Kevin Morris, Richard Bailey, Sarah Janes, and Stephen Lopez 32