*No application fee for domestic undergraduate applicants.
Prior Learning Assessment

On this page:
Prior Learning Assessment Policy
The ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ Faculty Senate adopted a in August 2015 that recognizes that students may acquire knowledge equivalent to that obtained through completion of courses through their professional experience or other methods of instruction.Ìý
Prior knowledge may be demonstrated in three ways:
- Faculty-administered exams
- Faculty-administered portfolios
- External, nationally recognized exams
Discuss these options with your advisor.
Application Completion
To complete your PLA application process please choose one of the followingÌý
- Option 1 (Preferred): We recommend having your PLA form completed via DocuSign. Please work with your department administering the PLA to initiate the DocuSignÌýPLA form.
- Option 2:ÌýIf the department is unfamiliar with the DocuSign they can contact the registrar's office or use the DocuSign link or PDF form below.
- ´¥Ìý(PDF)
Faculty-Administered Exams and Portfolios
The other two PLA options are:
- examinations administered internally by ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ faculty and
- portfolio assessment administered by ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ faculty.
Either of these options is initiated by completing theÌýÌýPrior Learning Assessment (PLA)Ìýform (PDF). The cost for the options is a non-refundable fee of $150. These items must be submitted prior to taking the exam or submitting the portfolio. The PLA must be completed in the same semester in which the fee and PLA form are submitted. Students are able to submit PLA up to two times. There is a $75, non-refundable fee for submitting the second PLA for the same course. Ìý
Below is the list of PLA options at ÌÇÐÄÔ´´. The tables are organized by college. Students must demonstrate mastery of the learning outcomes for the ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ course listed by either exam or portfolio. The contact person, campus address, and campus telephone number are listed for each course. The tables (DOCX) below displaying ÌÇÐÄÔ´´Ìýcourses that are eligible for prior learning assessment may beÌýdownloaded. The tables will be updated annually in July. Changes may occur during the academic year.
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) By College
|
ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ CourseÌý |
Credit Hours |
PLA Method |
Minimum Score |
ÌýContact Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CS 1150: Intro to |
4 |
Exam |
C |
|
|
CS 1160: Intro to |
4 |
Exam |
C |
|
|
CS 1180: Computer Science I |
4 |
Exam |
C |
|
|
CS 1181: Computer Science II |
4 |
Exam |
C |
|
|
CS 2160: Visual Basic Programming |
3 |
Exam |
C |
|
|
CS 2200: Discrete Structures and their Algorithms |
4 |
Exam |
C |
|
|
CS 2800: Web Development I |
3 |
Exam |
C |
|
|
CS 3100: Data Structures & Algorithms |
3 |
Exam |
C |
|
|
CS 3700: Intro to Oracle/SQL Databases |
3 |
Exam |
C |
|
|
CEG 2170: Intro to Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers |
4 |
Exam |
C |
|
|
CEG 2350: Operating System Concepts and Usage |
4 |
Exam |
C |
|
|
CEG 2400: Intro to PC Networking |
3 |
Exam |
C |
|
|
CEG 3310: Computer Organization |
4 |
Exam |
C |
|
|
EGR 1010: Intro Mathematics for Engineering Apps |
4 |
Exam |
C |
|
|
EGR 3350: Technical Communications for Engineers and Scientists |
3 |
Portfolio |
C |
209 Russ Engineering 937-775-5040 |
|
EE 2000: Digital Design with HDL |
4 |
Exam |
C |
405 Russ Engineering 937-775-5034 |
|
EE 2010: Circuit Analysis I |
4 |
Exam |
C |
405 Russ Engineering 937-775-5034 |
|
EE 3210: Linear Systems I |
4 |
Exam |
C |
405 Russ Engineering 937-775-5034 |
|
ISE 2211: Statistics for Engineers |
3 |
Exam |
C |
/ |
|
ME 1020: Engineering Programming with Matlab |
3 |
Exam |
C |
|
|
ME 1040: Engineering Design and Solid Modeling |
4 |
Exam |
C |
209 Russ Engineering 937-775-5040 |
Ìý
|
ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ CourseÌýÌý |
Credit Hours |
PLA Method |
Minimum Score |
ÌýContact Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
Portfolio |
C |
|
|
|
3 |
Portfolio |
C |
|
|
|
3 |
Portfolio |
C |
|
|
|
3 |
Portfolio |
C |
|
|
|
MPA 7950: Master of Public Administration (MPA) Internship |
3 |
Portfolio |
C |
|
|
PHL 3000: Critical Thinking |
3 |
Exam |
C |
|
|
Languages |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
|
FR 1010-2020: French |
3–12 |
Exam |
C |
378 Allyn Hall 937-775-2942 |
|
GER 1010-2020: German |
3–12 |
Exam |
C |
378 Allyn Hall 937-775-2942 |
|
GR 1010-2020: Greek |
3–12 |
Exam |
C |
|
|
ITA 1010-2020: Italian |
3–12 |
Exam |
C |
378 Allyn Hall 937-775-2942 |
|
LAT 1010-2020: Latin |
3–12 |
Exam |
C |
|
|
SP 1010-2020: Spanish |
3–12 |
Exam |
C |
378 Allyn Hall 937-775-2942 |
|
ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ CourseÌýÌý |
Credit Hours |
PLA Method |
Minimum Score |
ÌýContact Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASL 1010-2020: American Sign Language | 3-12 | Exam | C | 372 Millett Hall 937-775-4166 |
|
HLT 3400: Concepts of Pharmacology |
3 |
NLN Exam proctored at ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ |
75 percent |
205 Millett Hall 937-775-2596 |
|
NUR 4810: Nursing Care in Genomics Era |
3 |
Portfolio |
C |
205 Millett Hall 937-775-2596 |
|
NUR 4830: Holistic Nursing Practices Using Complementary and Alternative Therapies |
3 |
Portfolio |
C |
205 Millett Hall 937-775-2596 |
|
NUR 4850: Collaborating for Improving Patient Health Outcomes |
3 |
Portfolio |
C |
205 Millett Hall 937-775-2596 |
|
NUR 4860: Policy and Politics: Leading and Managing Health Care |
3 |
Portfolio |
C |
205 Millett Hall 937-775-2596 |
|
NUR 4870: Advancing Communities Towards Healthy Outcomes |
3 |
Portfolio |
C |
205 Millett Hall 937-775-2596 |
|
NUR 7002: Information Technology in Health Care |
3 |
Portfolio |
C |
205 Millett Hall 937-775-2596 |
|
NUR 7005: Nursing Research and Evidence for Practice |
3 |
Portfolio |
C |
205 Millett Hall 937-775-2596 |
| OL 4025: Community-Based Internship | 3 | Portfolio | C | 465 Millett Hall 937-775-2447 |
| KNH 2500: Basic Anatomy and PhysiologyÌý | Ìý | Portfolio | C | Ìý |
| KNH 2600: First Aid | Ìý | Portfolio | C | Ìý |
| SAA 7650: Internship in Student Affairs I | 1-3 | Ìý | C | 466 Millett Hall 937-775-4148 |
Ìý
|
ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ CourseÌýÌý |
Credit Hours |
PLA Method |
Minimum Score |
ÌýContact Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ANT 2100/L: Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
Exam |
C |
, 937-775-2126 |
|
ANT 2120/L: Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
Exam |
C |
, 937-775-2126 |
|
ANT 3100/L: Human Structure and Function I |
4 |
Exam |
C |
, 937-775-2126 |
|
ANT 3120/L: Human Structure and Function II |
4 |
Exam |
C |
, 937-775-2126 |
|
MTH 2240: Applied Calculus |
4 |
Exam |
C |
|
|
MTH 2280: Business Calculus |
4 |
Exam |
C |
120 Mathematical and Microbiological Sciences Bldg. 937-775-2782 |
|
MTH 2300: Calculus I |
4 |
Exam |
C |
120 Mathematical and Microbiological Sciences Bldg. 937-775-2782 |
|
MTH 2310: Calculus II |
4 |
Exam |
C |
120 Mathematical and Microbiological Sciences Bldg. 937-775-2782 |
|
MTH 2320: Calculus III |
4 |
Exam |
C |
120 Mathematical and Microbiological Sciences Bldg. 937-775-2782 |
|
MTH 2330: Differential Equations |
3 |
Exam |
C |
120 Mathematical and Microbiological Sciences Bldg. 937-775-2782 |
|
MTH 2350: Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra |
4 |
Exam |
C |
120 Mathematical and Microbiological Sciences Bldg. 937-775-2782 |
|
MTH 2530: Elementary Linear Algebra |
3 |
Exam |
C |
120 Mathematical and Microbiological Sciences Bldg. 937-775-2782 |
|
MTH 2570: Discrete Mathematics |
3 |
Exam |
C |
120 Mathematical and Microbiological Sciences Bldg. 937-775-2782 |
|
MTH 3320: Complex Variables |
3 |
Exam |
C |
120 Mathematical and Microbiological Sciences Bldg. 937-775-2782 |
|
MTH 3330: Partial Differential Equations |
3 |
Exam |
C |
120 Mathematical and Microbiological Sciences Bldg. 937-775-2782 |
Ìý
|
ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ CourseÌýÌý |
Credit Hours |
PLA Method |
Minimum Score |
ÌýContact Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRT 2030: Introduction to Probation & Parole | 3 | Exam | C | 240 Dwyer Hall Lake Campus 419-586-0319 |
| IT 1300: Illustration |
3 |
Portfolio |
C |
230R Dwyer Hall Lake Campus 419-586-0395 |
| IT 2010: Photoshop |
3 |
Portfolio |
C | 230R Dwyer Hall Lake Campus 419-586-0395 |
| IT 2400: Employment Portfolio Development | 2 | Portfolio | C | 230R Dwyer Hall Lake Campus 419-586-0395 |
| LE 1000: Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3 | Exam | C | 240 Dwyer Hall Lake Campus 419-586-0319 |
| LE 1000: Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3 | Portfolio | C | 240 Dwyer Hall Lake Campus 419-586-0319 |
| LE 1100-1150: Police Academy 1–6 | 18 | Portfolio | C | 240 Dwyer Hall Lake Campus 419-586-0319 |
| LE 2990: Law Enforcement Internship | 3 | Portfolio | C | 240 Dwyer Hall Lake Campus 419-586-0319 |
| TEG 2910:ÌýMaintenance Fundamentals and Industrial Mechanics | 8 |
Exam or Portfolio (Certificate of completion for Green Module and ToolingU report showing completion of modules for Labs 1-8) |
C |
|
| TEG 2920:ÌýIndustrial Electricity and Fluid Power | 7 |
Exam or Portfolio (Certificate of completion for Yellow Module and ToolingU report showing completion of modules for Labs 9-22) |
C |
|
| TEG 2930:ÌýBasic Machining and Welding | 6 |
Exam or Portfolio (Certificate of completion forÌýWhiteÌýModule and ToolingU report showing completion of modules for LabsÌý47-56) |
C |
|
| TEG 2940: Industrial Controls and PLCS | 4 | Exam or Portfolio (Certificate of completion forÌýRedÌýModule and ToolingU report showing completion of modules for LabsÌý23-34) | C |
|
| TEG 2950:ÌýAutomation Systems | 5 |
Exam or Portfolio (Certificate of completion forÌýBlueÌýModule and ToolingU report showing completion of modules for LabsÌý35-46) |
C |
|
Ìý
|
ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ CourseÌýÌý |
Credit Hours |
PLA Method |
Minimum Score |
ÌýContact Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIN 2050: Personal Financial Decision Making | 3 | Exam | C | Finance and Financial Services 296 Rike Hall 937-775-3175 |
| MGT 3210: Human Resources Management | 3 | Portfolio | Proof of Passing the HR Professional Certification | Chair, Management 250 Rike Hall 937-775-2291 |
| MGT 3210: Human Resources Management | 3 |
Exam |
Pass internal placement exam | Chair, Management 250 Rike Hall 937-775-2291 |