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Credit for External Experiences
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Credit for External Experiences KCTCS colleges recognize that valid college-level learning experiences occur outside the traditional classroom setting. Colleges will assist students in recognizing appropriate external experiences and applying them toward a KCTCS credential. Colleges reserve the right to validate student competence through the mechanisms described in this section. (currently under review and revision) (KRS 164.098 requires Kentucky Institutions to award credit for scores of 3 or higher on the Advanced Placement Tests. KCTCS is currently reviewing the following list and will update as needed to assure compliance with the new statute. Please see your Student Affairs office for updated credit awards) The colleges participate in the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board. Interested students should have their examination results sent to the admissions office of their local community college.
*Examination is referred to the department. No specific score guarantees credit or placement. **Upon presentation of documentation of appropriate laboratory experience, credit will also be given for the laboratory portions of these courses. ***Upon
presentation of documentation of appropriate laboratory experience,
credit will also be given for the laboratories associated with these
courses, PHY 241, 242 respectively. Students may receive credit for learning experiences in industry, business, and government as recommended by the American Council on Education. The recommendations for awarding credit appear in The National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Programs .
Articulation agreements provide an avenue to recognize coursework taken at other institutions. The award of credit applicable to KCTCS credentials is subject to the specific terms of each agreement and all requirements specified in the agreement must be met before credit can be
awarded. Contact the college Student Records Office for additional
information The community colleges recognize the Certified Professional Secretary Examination of the Institute for Certifying Secretaries of the Professional Secretaries International. Students who successfully pass the Certified Professional Secretary Examination may receive a maximum of 24 semester hours of credit in specified courses. Students must first complete 12 semester hours in residence at the community college in which they wish to receive credit. KCTCS colleges recognize the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition and will grant up to nine (9) credit hours (IECE 101, IECE 102 and/or IECE 190) to students who successfully complete one IECE course. College Level Examination Program (CLEP) (currently under review and revision) KCTCS colleges accept the General and Subject Examinations of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). The Subject Examinations cover specific material which is common to courses in many colleges and universities. The level of proficiency to earn credit through CLEP is approximately equivalent to that required to earn a grade of C in the course. Guidelines for CLEP General Examinations • English Composition with Essay - credit awarded for ENG 105 with scaled score of 450, as of May 1986 (scaled score of 560, October 1978-April 1986) • Natural Sciences - credit awarded for BIO 103 with scaled score of 421
Guidelines for CLEP Subject Examinations
Industry Standard Certification Examinations Microsoft, Novell, A+, Cisco A student who has completed and passed an industry standard certification examination administered by an authorized testing center may earn up to a maximum of 24 credits equivalent to the course(s) within the program of study as specified in the Information Technology curriculum. Credit will be granted only upon receipt of an official proof of certification credential stating the date passed. A copy of the credential must be filed as part of the student's permanent record. The credential must be accepted within two years of the date specified on the examination. A student may receive course credit in recognition of collegiate-level work completed through the United States Armed Forces Institute or the Defense Agency for Nontraditional Support Education in which the student has achieved a score minimum to the 35th percentile. An official USAFI or DANTES transcript must be received in order for credit to be granted. Also, a student may receive course credit where appropriate and equivalent courses are available for military educational experiences at the collegiate level as recommended in A Guide to the Evaluation and Educational Experiences in the Armed Services , published by the American Council on Education. National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Examination A student who has passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) entry-level examination within five years of admission to the respiratory care program will be awarded credit for specified courses after completion of the first-year general education courses in the approved curriculum. The student must also provide evidence of successful completion of the American Heart Association Basic Life Support course for health care providers. Institutionally developed and administered exams provide an opportunity to demonstrate mastery of course content and receive credit toward program requirements. The student must be accepted for admission (enrolled) in the college and apply for the exam through the Student Records Office. For more information, see "Tuition and Fees". Non-Classroom Learning Experiences Cooperative Education and Practicum Experience Many of the diploma and degree programs offered through the colleges have cooperative education and practicum experience components included in the curriculum. The amount of experience and credit awarded varies according to the program's requirements. Service Learning Students have the opportunity to enroll in service learning programs which are designed to integrate community service with academic instruction as it focuses on critical and reflective thinking, and civic responsibility. Service learning programs involve students in organized community service that addresses local needs, while developing academic skill, sense of civic responsibility, and commitment to the community. Prior Learning Assessment Portfolio students may contact any KCTCS college for information regarding applications for college credit via portfolio. |
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