Prior Learning Chart
Prior Learning
Option
Materials
Required
Maximum Credits
Accepted
Standardized
College
Level Tests
Official test results must
be completed prior to
matriculation and submitted
upon matriculation to the
college.
Depends on academic
discipline. See a Prior
Learning advisor for details.
(Prior to Matriculation)
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Life Work
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Portfolio Review
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Professional
Training
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Application for Life Work
Resume
1-2 page autobiographical
statement
3-6 page narrative
statement of experience
Copy of Marist course
name and description
Documentation
(applicable)
Total of 21 credits **
Credits equal those awarded
for comparable Marist
course.
Not available in School of
Management, Criminal
Justice, or Paralegal
Studies areas of study.
Application for Portfolio
Review
Resume
1-2 autobiographical
statement
10-15 page narrative
statement of experience
documentation
(applicable)
Total of 21 credits**
The maximum credits
received in any area of study
are 4.
Credits applied toward
elective field only.
Not available in School of
Management, Criminal
Justice, or Paralegal
Studies areas of study.
Application for
Professional Training
Credits
Documentation
Based on recommendation
of the American Council on
Education National Guide,
PONSI or other assessment
body.
Fee
Evaluation Process
Timetable for
Review
$50.00 per credit
posted. Additional
testing fees charged by
testing agencies.
Review of documents and
recommendation for credit
to be awarded made by
school dean.
$150.00 per credit
reviewed and accepted,
plus $50.00 per credit
posted.
Life work petition and
documents reviewed by
faculty in relevant area of
study.
3-6 weeks depending on
faculty availability
$150.00 per credit
reviewed and accepted,
plus $50.00 per credit
posted.
Portfolio reviewed by faculty
in relevant area of study.
Written evaluation and
recommendation of credits
to be awarded.
3-6 weeks depending on
faculty availability
No fee
Review of documents
recommendation for
credit to be awarded made
by School of Global &
Professional Programs.
** The combined number of credits awarded for Life Work and Portfolio Review cannot exceed 21 total credits
2-3 weeks once college
receives scores
2-3 weeks