先前学习评估
Earn credit for your professional and work experiences.
在易胜博, we recognize the value of knowledge gained both inside and outside of the classroom.
Our students bring unique perspectives and professional experiences that help enrich our learning environment and inspire new ideas. If you’re coming to Loyola with previous training and professional experience, 我们想听听! You may be eligible for exemptions from certain academic requirements and coursework by completing a 先前学习评估.
What is a prior learning assessment?
Credit can be attained through one or more 先前学习评估 pathways:
- 大学水平考试计划
- 部门考试学分
- 行业信用
- 项目组合评估
Using a combination of these pathways, a student can earn a maximum of 30 credits toward their degree.
Review more detailed information on the 本科公告
What are the benefits of a prior learning assessment?
- 省钱: Earn credit for your existing training and skills to make your education more affordable.
- 更快获得学位: Reduce the amount of coursework you need to complete by earning credit for what you already know.
- 验证你现有的技能: Gain recognition for the knowledge you've gained through work and professional experiences.
Do you have learning experiences outside the traditional classroom?
Complete this form to learn how you can take advantage of this opportunity
大学水平考试学分
You can validate your existing knowledge through successful completion of two different types of college-level standardized examinations: the 大学水平考试计划 (CLEP) and the DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST). Eligible students may earn up to 30 credits at Loyola through these testing methods. Students must achieve the minimum passing score to be eligible for credit at Loyola.
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CLEP exams contain multiple choice questions on a variety of introductory topics, 包括业务, 科学与数学, 世界语言, 作文与文学, 还有历史和社会科学. 由大学理事会管理, students may take CLEP exams at official testing sites or online with remote proctoring. |
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The DSST exams are a great option for post-traditional learners and military personnel with professional knowledge. Exams cover more than 30 different topics, from human resources to criminal justice to finance, 还有很多其他的. Students must register and take the multiple-choice exams at an official testing center. |
部门考试学分
Students with extensive experience and knowledge in particular fields may ask the Associate Dean of a subject area for an exam on the content of a specific course, or they may request an evaluation of an academic experience related to a specific area.
行业信用
Working professionals may have received training for knowledge or skills equivalent to those taught at Loyola outside a formal academic framework and have credentials documenting this training. Business and industry training credit can be awarded based on recommendations by the American Council on Education (ACE) National Guide to College Credit for Workforce Training. ACE transcripts can be requested through Credly or from the appropriate training organization for evaluation by the 先前学习评估 Program Coordinator and the Associate Dean of the subject area.
项目组合评估
Building a portfolio to showcase your work experience is another great way to earn credit toward your degree at 罗耀拉在线. Portfolio assessments are conducted by trained Loyola faculty members, who will match your portfolio against the learning objectives outlined for Loyola courses.
For students seeking undergraduate degrees, Loyola will award up to 24 portfolio credits. 研究生 students can earn up to 6 portfolio credits. 本科 students can earn an additional 3 elective credits for completing CITY 1000, Loyola's Prior Learning Portfolio Development Course.