Lower Columbia College Transcript Evaluation/Prior Learning Guide
GENERAL CREDIT TRANSFER GUIDELINES
Washington High School Credits
Transfer 1:1, middle school WA State History counts
Oregon High School Credits
Transfer 1:1
California High School Credits
5.0 CA credits : 0.5 WA credits
CEO/HSC credits
3.0 LCC : 0.5 HS and 5.0 LCC : 1.0 HS
College Level classes
Transfer 1:1 with syllabus evidence or course outcomes
Other US High School Credits
ENGL 065/
ENGL 075/
ENGL 099/
MATH 079
MATH 089
Ratio of 20 credits WA State vs. other school credit requirement
for graduation year
LCC DEV ED CLASSES
1.0 English Credit
2.0 English Credits
3.0 English Credits
1.0 Math Credit
2.0 Math Credits
QUICK FACTS
Transcripts do not have to be official.
Credits can be split between 2+ subject requirements.
One certificate or training cannot be split between more than one subject area.
Two certificates cannot be "stacked" within one subject area unless used as electives
ENGLISH – 3.0 CREDITS REQUIRED
Common Course Titles & Acceptable Subjects
Language Arts, English, Reading, Writing, Literature
Must be at least 1 year of English and cannot exceed
1.0 credits total
MATH – 2.0 CREDITS REQUIRED
Math, Algebra, Geometry, Economics
Common Course Titles & Acceptable Subjects
Foreign Transcript
Must be at least 1 year of Math and cannot exceed
1.0 credits total
SCIENCE – 2.0 CREDITS REQUIRED, 1.0 MUST BE LAB SCIENCE
Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical
Common Course Titles & Acceptable Subjects
Science, Agriculture, Botany
Generally 1 year of subject area with passing grade
Foreign Transcript
equals 1.0 Credit
OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION – 1.0 CREDIT REQUIRED
Home Economics, Shop, Foreign Languages, Teachers
Aid, Welding, Traffic Safety, Work Experience. Any
Common Course Titles & Acceptable Subjects
Technology class like word processing, graphic design
or related to computer skills.
Generally 1 year of subject area with passing grade
Foreign Transcript
equals 1.0 Credit
Foreign Transcript
Updated 4/15/2014
Lower Columbia College Transcript Evaluation/Prior Learning Guide
The following Certifications equate to .5 credit
Food Handlers Card
CNA License, First Aid CPR certification, Business
License, Forklift training, OSHA/ Safety Training
WA STATE HISTORY – 0.5 CREDIT REQUIRED
The following Certifications equate to 1.0 credit
Common Course Titles & Acceptable Subjects
WA State Hist Met, Pacific Northwest History (PNWH)
Generally a foreign transcript will not include a class
related to WA State History
CURRENT WORLD PROBLEMS – 1.0 CREDIT REQUIRED
World History, World Problems, Current Events,
World Studies, Geography, Economics, Sociology,
Common Course Titles & Acceptable Subjects
Civics, Political Science, International Relations,
related courses with emphasis on current problems
Generally 1 year of subject area with passing grade
Foreign Transcript
equals 1.0 Credit
US HISTORY & GOVERNMENT – 1.0 CREDIT REQUIRED, 0.5 IN EACH AREA
American Studies, Civics, American Government, US
Common Course Titles & Acceptable Subjects
History, American History
Generally a foreign transcript will not include a class
Foreign Transcript
related to WA State History
FINE ARTS – 1.0 CREDIT REQUIRED
Foreign Languages, Drama, Music, Art, Welding,
Common Course Titles & Acceptable Subjects
Woodworking, Chorale, Choir Ensemble. Any visual or
performing arts.
Generally 1 year of subject area with passing grade
Foreign Transcript
equals 1.0 Credit
PE/HEALTH – 2.0 CREDITS REQUIRED
Recreation League, Weight Training, Basic Foods,
Common Course Titles & Acceptable Subjects
Naval Science ROTC, Teen Cuisine
Generally 1 year of subject area with passing grade
Foreign Transcript
equals 1.0 Credit
First Aid/CPR certification, Certification in HIV/BloodThe following Certifications equate to 1.0 credit
borne pathogens.
CNA License, Fitness License Required for
The following Certifications equate to 2.0 credit employment or volunteer in fields of fitness,
movement, Martial Arts Certification
ELECTIVES – 5.5 CREDITS REQUIRED
Can be within any subject area. Any credit that does
Common Course Titles & Acceptable Subjects
not meet another required area.
Generally 1 year of subject area with passing grade
Foreign Transcript
equals 1.0 Credit
Foreign Transcript
The following Certifications equate to 0.5 credit
Food Handlers Card
The following Certifications equate to 1.0 credit
CPR/First Aid training, Business License. More than
one certificate may be "stacked" to equate to more
than one credit.
Updated 4/15/2014
Lower Columbia College Transcript Evaluation/Prior Learning Guide
The following Certifications equate to 2.0 credit
Updated 4/15/2014
CNA license, Black Belt Martial Arts Certificate