At Evangel University, we recognize that learning occurs in many places, inside and outside the classroom. Therefore, we allow students to earn credit for the college-level knowledge they have gained, such as through work experience, employer training programs, non-credit courses, seminars, and more. Methods for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) include:
Standardised Exams
- CLEP – College Level Examination Program (CLEP) offers general and subject exams in a variety of topics. Credit may be awarded with a passing score (50% or higher) on approved exams (see Transfer Credit Evaluations).
- DSST – DSST Exams (formerly known as DANTES) offers exams in a wide range of business, general education, and technical subjects. Credit may be awarded with a passing score.
Military Training and Professional Licensure
- Military Training – Credit may be awarded for documented military training as listed in The ACE Military Guide. Military credit includes formal service school courses, correspondence courses with proctored end-of-the course examinations, Department of Defense (DOD) courses, Army military occupation specialties and Navy general rates and ratings.
- Professional Licenses and Certifications – Credit may be awarded for documented professional licensure and certification as recommended in The ACE National Guide. Portfolio-assisted assessment may also be required (see below).
Portfolio or Other Individualized Assessment
- Departmental Examinations – Several departmental challenge exams (i.e., keyboarding, word processing, Excel) have been developed by Evangel University. Speak with a COL advisor for available exams.
- Portfolio-Assisted Assessment – When learning is acquired over a period of time in numerous experiences which no single certification or assessment can measure, portfolio-assisted assessments provide an opportunity to document experiential learning. Portfolio requirements and preparation instructions are explained and applied during the Prior Learning Seminar course.
Next Steps
Explore your options using our Credit Predictor Tool.
After being admitted to a COL program, enroll in GNSTA 296 Prior Learning Seminar within your first year. This class is a great way to reflect on how much you have accomplished in your life as well as develop the knowledge and tools needed to make a formal request for Prior Learning credit.
Contact Us
Michelle Coffman, CPL Coordinator
Student Testimonial
The benefits of credit for prior learning were that “I could do it around my teaching/preaching/counseling schedule on the field… I was able to finish my General Studies Bachelor of Arts degree because of the 27 credits I accumulated through prior learning credits.”
Shari Babcock, missionary to Argentina, 2024 Graduate
Related Links
- American Council on Education – professional licensure – The ACE National Guide
- American Council on Education – military – The ACE Military Guide