AAPLE
Assessment and Accreditation of Prior Learning Experience
Learning takes place in the classroom as well as other settings. If you are an adult student with substantial
work experience, volunteer experience, or specialized training in an area related to urban affairs, Assessment
and Accreditation of Prior Learning Experience (AAPLE) might be right for you. Through this program you
could be awarded up to 24 semester hours towards an Urban Affairs undergraduate major through a portfolio
that describes and documents your prior learning. All AAPLE students must complete UST 190, a 2-credit
class, before submitting a portfolio.
Visit urban.csuohio.edu/AAPLE to learn more or contact our College Admissions Recruiter at 216.687.4506.
Next Steps:
1. Visit www.csuohio.edu/admissions/
2. Follow steps for undergraduate
admission.
3. Visit urban.csuohio.edu/academics/
undergraduate and choose a major:
B.A. in Urban Studies
B.A. in Public Safety Management
B.A. in Environmental Studies
B.A. in Nonprofit Administration
B.A. in Organizational Leadership
B.A. in Economic Development
4. Once admitted, register for UST 190
Analysis of Experiential Learning in
Urban Studies (2 credit hour, online
course).
5. Work with guidance from faculty and
program staff to compile and edit your
portfolio.
6. Submit your portfolio for credit within
one year of completion of UST 190.
Assessment fee is $75/credit hour.
Prior Experience. Academic Credit.
15-16