Credit for
Prior Learning
(Formerly known as Advanced Standing)
Produced by the
Office of Academic Services
This manual is accurate as of the date of publication. As new information becomes available, it will be
posted to the online version available through the Credit for Prior Learning website at
http://www.nvcc.edu/prior-learning/index.html.
Revised October 2015
Table of Contents
Introduction
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TYPES OF CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING ................................................................................................... 4
Section 1: Credits earned in regionally accredited post-secondary institutions......................... 4
Section 2: Credits earned in nontraditional educational /training programs (military, industry, state and
federal government). ........................................................................................................ 5
Section 3: Credit by examination. ....................................................................................... 5
Section 4: Credit for learning obtained through life experiences. ........................................... 5
GENERAL PROCEDURES ...................................................................................................................... 5
EVALUATION RESPONSIBILITIES............................................................................................................. 6
SECTION 1—Credits From Post-Secondary Institutions
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GENERAL CONDITIONS....................................................................................................................... 8
EVALUATION OF INTERNATIONAL TRANSCRIPTS ......................................................................................... 9
GENERAL EDUCATION, PED AND SDV TRANSFER CREDIT FOR STUDENTS WITH PREVIOUS DEGREES ........................... 11
SECTION 2—Credits Earned In Non-Traditional Programs
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CLINICAL CODING ASSOCIATE OR CLINICAL CODING SPECIALIST ...................................................................... 12
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMIES ............................................................................................................. 12
Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy ............................................................................. 13
Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy ............................................................ 14
Prince William County Public Safety Training Academy ......................................................... 15
Virginia Criminal Justice Academies .................................................................................... 15
Virginia State Police Academy ............................................................................................ 16
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT ........................................................................................................ 17
Military Child and Youth Services Training ........................................................................... 17
Child Development Associate ............................................................................................. 17
Fairfax County Office for Children School Readiness Certificate.............................................. 17
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN BASIC & EMT-INTERMEDIATE (VIRGINIA), EMT-PARAMEDIC (NATIONAL OR VIRGINIA) 17
FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ................................................................................................................. 19
Virginia Department of Fire Programs and the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications 19
FOREIGN LANGUAGE CREDIT AND WAIVER ............................................................................................... 19
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) ....................................................................................................... 20
MARKETING – SALES UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONAL SELLING ............................................................................ 20
MILITARY TRAINING AND COURSES ........................................................................................................ 20
Military Basic Training ....................................................................................................... 21
Military Transcript Evaluation ............................................................................................ 21
Community College of the Air Force ................................................................................... 21
Marine Corps (MCE), Navy (NER) and Coast Guard (CGR) Ratings & Schools ............................ 21
Army Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) ..................................................................... 21
Marine Corps Correspondance Courses (MCI) ...................................................................... 22
Joint Cyber Analysis Courses (JCAC) in Information Technology.............................................. 22
Marine Corps Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) in Information Technology ................... 22
OFFICE SKILLS TRAINING .................................................................................................................... 25
Community Preservation and Development Corporation (CPDC) ............................................ 25
Training Futures (NVFS) ..................................................................................................... 25
PHYSICAL EDUCATION ....................................................................................................................... 25
NOVA Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball Sports Teams .......................................................... 25
American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid Certification and CPR/AED for Lifeguards .................... 25
Transfer Courses .............................................................................................................. 25
Waiver for Active Duty Fire Fighters and Police .................................................................... 25
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST .................................................................................................................... 26
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) .................................................................................. 26
RRT ................................................................................................................................. 26
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Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist ............................................................................................. 27
SAYLOR FOUNDATION COURSES ........................................................................................................... 27
STRAIGHTERLINE COURSES.................................................................................................................. 27
SECTION 3—Credit By Exam
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ABITUR ......................................................................................................................................... 29
ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMINATION PROGRAM (AP)............................................................................... 29
AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION................................................................................................. 31
ARI – GAMA (Air Conditioning & Refrigeration): HVAC Apprenticeship to Degree ..................... 31
ICE/ARI EPA Exams (Virginia Master Mechanical License) ...................................................... 31
ASSESSMENT BY LOCAL EXAM (ABLE) .................................................................................................... 31
CAMBRIDGE, UNIVERSITY OF, ADVANCED LEVEL EXAMINATIONS ..................................................................... 32
CERTIFIED MANAGER (CM) ................................................................................................................ 32
CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SECRETARY (PLS) ..................................................................................... 33
COLLEGE-LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP)...................................................................................... 33
DSST PROGRAM (FORMERLY KNOWN AS DANTES).................................................................................... 35
EXCELSIOR COLLEGE EXAMINATIONS (FORMERLY PEP) ................................................................................ 36
INSTITUTE FOR CERTIFICATION OF COMPUTING PROFESSIONALS (ICCP) ............................................................ 36
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) .................................................................................................... 37
MEDICAL/CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION ....................................................................... 38
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION TESTS (ASE) .... 39
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (NYU) FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY EXAMS ......................................................... 40
PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION AND/OR VALID DOCUMENTATION OF EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE ..................................... 40
SAT SUBJECT TESTS .......................................................................................................................... 41
SECTION 4—Credit for Learning Obtained through Life Experiences - PLACE
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Introduction
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) strives to provide students with opportunities to receive
credit for prior learning while still maintaining the academic integrity of NOVA’s academic programs. The
policies are consistent with Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
(SACSCOC) principles and with Virginia Community College System (VCCS) policy. This manual describes
the current mechanisms for obtaining credit for prior learning at NOVA. The term “credit for prior
learning” generally refers to the granting of college credit for learning gained in nontraditional ways. This
manual also provides procedures for granting various kinds of credit earned at other colleges and
universities in this country and abroad.
Types of Credit for Prior Learning
Credit may be sought by NOVA students for educational experiences that fall into four basic categories.
Section 1: Credits earned in regionally accredited post-secondary institutions.
Credit is generally acceptable for transfer if it is earned from a college or university that is accredited by
the Commission on Colleges or the Commission on Higher Education of one of the nine regional
accrediting agencies in the United States, and is comparable to coursework required in the student’s
NOVA curriculum. Once an institution is regionally accredited, NOVA will recognize credits earned at the
institution during its candidacy for accreditation or in the two years prior to the institution’s full
accreditation by such commissions, whichever is the shorter period of time. Credit also may be transferred
from institutions if the Transfer of Credit Practices of Designated Educational Institutions, published by
American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, states that credit from the
institution “is generally accepted for courses that are appropriate to the reporting institution’s
baccalaureate programs.”
Credits earned at post-secondary institutions without regional accreditation do not transfer to NOVA even
if the institution is accredited through a different commission such as a national accrediting organization
or specialized and professional accreditors. However, in some cases where a post-secondary institution
offers specialized educational opportunities (culinary institutes, etc.) and the institution is empowered by
a state to award associate degrees or above, NOVA faculty may pre-approve the recommendation to
award equivalent transfer credit for courses within a specific discipline. Courses which have been
specifically evaluated and will be accepted for transfer are listed in this manual; only credit earned after
the date specified in the review will be accepted.
Courses will be transferred at full credit value. Totally dissimilar and unrelated courses will not be grouped
together to fulfill NOVA sequential course requirements. To be considered equivalent to a specific NOVA
course, transferred courses must be the same number of credits (or more) than their NOVA counterpart.
NOVA maintains a transfer course equivalency database which NOVA faculty may access.
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Section 2: Credits earned in nontraditional educational /training programs (military, industry, state and
federal government).
Students may be granted credit for courses or programs offered by employers, professional organizations,
and other agencies if those courses or programs have been evaluated by the American Council on
Education (ACE) College Credit Recommendation Service
(http://www.acenet.edu/Search/Pages/results.aspx?k=College%20Credit%20Recommendation%20Service.
Specifically, ACE’s recommendations for college credit for workforce training in general can be viewed at
http://www2.acenet.edu/credit and ACE’s recommendations for college credit for military training may
be viewed at http://www2.acenet.edu/militaryguide.
NOVA also accepts recommendations made by the National College Credit Recommendation Services
(NCCRS) ( www.nationalccrs.org). A list of Virginia institutions that accept NCCRS recommendation is
available at http://www.nationalccrs.org/colleges-universities-search?state=virginia&title=
As described throughout this manual, NOVA faculty have reviewed training and, in some cases, have made
recommendations about specific NOVA courses to which the training is equivalent.
Section 3: Credit by examination.
Credit will be granted for selected national exams in accordance with the recommendations of the ACE
College Credit Recommendation Service at http://www.acenet.edu/news-room/Pages/College-CreditRecommendation-Service-CREDIT.aspx. In some cases, NOVA faculty have reviewed standardized
examinations and made recommendations about specific NOVA courses to which the underlying education
is equivalent; those recommendations are listed in this manual. In addition, NOVA has prepared challenge
exams (called ABLE exams) for selected courses to allow students to demonstrate proficiency in each
course’s stated student learning outcomes.
Section 4: Credit for learning obtained through life experiences.
Students may obtain credit for learning obtained through life experiences by developing portfolios through
NOVA’s Prior Learning Activity for Credit Evaluation (PLACE) program. PLACE is for adults who have gained
college-level learning through work, volunteer activities, participation in civic assignments, travel,
independent study, and similar life experiences.
General Procedures
The evaluation of transcripts is intended as a service to students who are pursuing academic programs at
NOVA. It is not intended as a means for credentialing students or providing documentation for job
promotions, etc.
To be eligible to apply for credit for prior learning, students must be admitted to NOVA and declare a
major because the credit awarded is applied to the student’s NOVA program. In addition, students must
be currently enrolled or have taken a course at NOVA within the past three academic years before an
official transcript reflecting transfer credit will be issued. An unofficial transcript may be reviewed at any
time for advising purposes.
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Students are eligible for the credit for prior learning opportunities in place at the time they make a request
for credit. Exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
There is no limit on the number of credits that may be awarded through credit for prior learning, but such
credit may not be used to fulfill the residency requirement for graduation. A minimum of 25% of the credit
required for any NOVA degree, certificate or career studies certificate must be earned at NOVA.
Transfer credit may be allowed for certain courses which do not correspond directly to NOVA courses.
These courses are classified as electives. The academic dean responsible for the student’s curriculum will
determine if and how the elective(s) may be used in the curriculum.
Technical courses that are more than 10 years old generally are not accepted. However, the academic dean
responsible for the student’s curriculum may make exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
Each of the distribution requirements specified by the VCCS must be met before a student can graduate;
deans cannot waive compliance with VCCS distribution requirements.
All accepted credit for prior learning will be acknowledged and recorded on the student’s permanent
record, with the transferring agency or other source of credit identified. No unsuccessful attempts at credit
for prior learning applications or examination results will be recorded on the student’s permanent record.
No grades, scores or grade points will be recorded on the student’s permanent record for credits earned
through credit for prior learning procedures. Except for PLACE portfolios and ABLE exams, for which
students receive a “P” grade, the student record will show a “T” instead of an A-F grade.
Evaluation Responsibilities
The responsibility for effective evaluation of credit for prior learning is shared among many faculty and
staff. The Credit for Prior Learning Subcommittee of the Curriculum Committee represents these various
groups and is responsible for the development of policies and the implementation of consistent collegewide procedures.
Campus Level
Student Services Centers: The campus registrars and their staffs are responsible for insuring that
appropriate records relating to credit for prior learning are received and processed. In cases where
there are approved routine procedures for awarding credit for prior learning, registrars, transcript
evaluators, and others on the Student Services staffs are empowered to record these credits on the
student’s transcript.
Faculty and Advisors: Discipline faculty typically initiate requests for new credit for prior learning
opportunities and are asked to review all recommendations for discipline specific credit. Advisors may
recommend the use of electives to meet specific discipline requirements through substitution
procedures. Advisors may also recommend that elective course credit be changed to specific course
credit based on supplemental course descriptions that the student has obtained from his/her previous
school.
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Provosts, Deans of Students and Academic Deans: All policies and procedures regarding credit for
prior learning are approved by the deans with responsibility for the discipline before being forwarded
to the administration of the College. Specific decisions about the qualifications of a student for
graduation from a program, including the applicability of any credit awarded through credit for prior
learning, are approved by the responsible academic dean(s) for the required course and the student’s
program, and, if there is a conflict, by the provost.
College Level
Credit for Prior Learning Committee: The Credit for Prior Learning Committee hears requests for new
or revised policies and procedures for credit for prior learning and forwards its recommendations to
the Curriculum Committee for approval. Items approved by the Curriculum Committee are forwarded
to the Administrative Council for final approval. The Credit for Prior Learning Committee also monitors
the implementation of the policies and procedures to assure consistent application throughout the
College.
College Records Office: Staff at the College Records Office (CRO) certifies students for graduation. In
order to do so, they must ensure that all credits, including credit for prior learning, are awarded
correctly.
Appeals of Credit for Prior Learning Decisions: Students who wish to request reconsideration of a
credit for prior learning decision based on existing policy should make their request first to a faculty
advisor. Appeals may be sent to the appropriate academic dean, who may forward them to the
campus provost. Deans discuss appeals with the Associate Vice President for Academic Services.
Students who wish to have new or revised credit for prior learning policies established must email a
counselor or faculty advisor. The counselor/faculty advisor will forward the request to the Associate
Vice President for Academic Services for review by faculty and, if the faculty support the request, the
Credit for Prior Learning Committee. Students should be told that this review may take several months
due to the rigor of NOVA’s credit for prior learning policy revision process.
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SECTION 1—Credits From Post-Secondary Institutions
General Conditions
NOVA accepts credits from other regionally accredited U.S. colleges and universities for which a student
has earned a grade of “C” or better. To have such credit evaluated, students must submit an official
transcript from their previous institution and a request for evaluation to the Student Services Center at
any campus. An official transcript is one that has the seal of the institution or testing organization and the
signature of an official of that institution or organization. An official transcript must be received in a sealed
envelope from the originating institution that has no overt sign of having been opened or otherwise
disturbed. Official transcripts may be mailed directly from the transferring institution to a NOVA Student
Services Center or delivered in acceptable condition, such that the receiving registrar has confidence that
the record received is authentic. Official transcripts that are sent to College faculty also may be accepted.
Contact the Student Services Center at any campus for procedures required to initiate the evaluation of
transfer credit.
Registration Before Transcripts are Issued: The evaluation of transcripts is intended as a service to
students who are pursuing academic programs at NOVA. It is not intended as a means for credentialing
students or providing documentation for job promotions, etc. Students must have completed at least one
course at NOVA before an official transcript reflecting credit for prior learning will be issued.
Request for Evaluation of Transcript Required: To have transcripts from other institutions evaluated,
students must initiate a formal request by completing and submitting an online Transcript Evaluation
Request (Form 125-049). Students should initiate the request during their first semester at the College so
that the transcript will be evaluated in a timely manner. Visit the following webpage for more information
about transcript evaluation, https://www.nvcc.edu/cro/index.html
To have their previous work evaluated, students must:
 Be enrolled in at least one credit course at NOVA.
 Submit official, unopened transcripts/test scores to their local Student Services Center.
 Submit a separate online Transcript Evaluation Request form for each transcript or test score to be
evaluated.
The transcript evaluation process can take up to six weeks. Upon completion, students will be contacted
only through their VCCS email address.
Regional Accreditation Required: Credit is transferable from colleges and universities that are accredited
by SACSCOC, another Commission on Colleges regional accrediting association, or by the Commission on
Higher Education. Credit also may be transferred from institutions if the Transfer of Credit Practices of
Designated Educational Institutions states that credit from the institutions “is generally accepted for
courses, which are appropriate to the reporting institution’s baccalaureate programs.” Credit is not
accepted from institutions that do not meet these criteria.
Course Specific Credit: All acceptable courses will be transferred as closely to the NOVA course equivalent
as possible. Direct course credit cannot be given for a course not offered at NOVA. In this case only
elective credit may be given. The academic dean responsible for the chosen curriculum will determine if
the courses in question may be substituted for a course required within the curriculum.
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Required Grades: Generally, only courses earning a grade of “C” (not “C-“) or better will be accepted for
transfer credit. Certain courses earning a grade of “P” (for a Pass/Fail course) or, with the designation “Cr”
(for credit), may be accepted for transfer if the transcript indicates that credit hours have been awarded.
Sequence Courses: Sequential courses (two semesters or three quarters) in which one or more grades of
“D” were earned may be transferred as a sequence at full credit if the grades for the sequence average at
least a grade of “C.” Failing grades will not be accepted for averaging. Grade averaging will be weighted by
the credit hour value of the courses. Very dissimilar and unrelated courses will not be grouped together to
fulfill NOVA sequential course requirements.
Natural Science Courses with Separate Lab: For courses with separate lecture and laboratory grades, a “C”
(not “C-“) average or better must be earned in order for credit to be awarded. Failing grades are not
accepted for averaging. Thus, if a student has received a grade of “F” in either the lecture or the
laboratory, the course will not be accepted. Grade averaging will be weighted by the credit hour value of
the courses. However, the portion that was passed may be accepted for elective credit and combined with
the missing portion from NOVA or another college.
Credit for Prior Learning Awards on Transcripts: NOVA will recognize and award transfer credit for credit
awarded through institutionally administered exams, portfolios, etc. and posted as course equivalent
credit on official transcripts from colleges and universities that are regionally accredited in the U.S. NOVA
will reevaluate credit for external advanced placement such as ACE recommendations, AP, CLEP, or IB.
Ten Year Limit on Career-Technical Credits: Transfer credit for career-technical courses that were taken
more than ten years ago and are intended to be applied to graduation in the career-technical area are not
routinely accepted. Exceptions must be approved by the academic dean responsible for the student’s
curriculum.
General Elective Credit: Transfer credit may be allowed for certain courses which do not correspond
directly to NOVA courses but are in disciplines NOVA offers. The academic dean responsible for the
student’s curriculum will determine if and how, within NOVA and VCCS policy, the elective(s) may be used
in the curriculum.
Evaluation of International Transcripts
NOVA accepts international transcript evaluations from either World Education Services (WES at
http://www.wes.org/students/index.asp) or the American Association of College Registrars and Admissions
Officers (AACRAO at http://ies.aacrao.org/). Students must submit their original transcripts to one of these
organizations and pay for the course-by-course evaluation. NOVA cannot guarantee the quality or
outcome of the evaluations. Once the College receives a copy of the evaluation, appropriate transfer
credit will be awarded and posted to the student’s record. Credit for ENG 111 or higher English credit will
be awarded only if the student has taken NOVA’s English Placement Test and qualified for ENG
111. Students may also need to provide NOVA with additional information before transfer credit can be
awarded.
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Transcripts Showing Only English Courses
Effective 2014, NOVA does not accept a transcript from any college that shows only English unless the
student places into ENG 111 via Accuplacer, VPT, or one of the other approved placement alternatives.
When a case falls into a gray area, the College Transfer Credit Evaluation Coordinator consults with the
Associate Vice Presidents of Academic Services and Student Services & Enrollment Management before
making a decision. English deans are involved as appropriate.
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General Education, PED and SDV Transfer Credit for Students with Previous Degrees
Students who have graduated with an A.A., A.S., or A.A. & S. degree (in a non-career-technical field) or any
baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited United States institution of higher education
are considered to have fulfilled the following general education, PED and SDV requirements as applicable
to their NOVA program: 6 credits English (ENG), 3 credits Communication Studies/Theatre (CST), 3 credits
humanities/fine arts, 12 credits social/behavioral science, 6 credits Math (MTH), 8 credits natural science,
1-2 credits Physical Education (PED), and 1 credit Student Development (SDV). Some NOVA programs do
not include all of these requirements, so fewer credits will apply. Credits typically are applied as follows:
NOVA Program Type
General Education and Other General Requirements Met
NOVA AA Degrees:
6 credits ENG
3 credits CST
3 credits humanities/fine arts
9-12 credits social/behavioral science1
6 credits MTH
8 credits natural science
1 credit PED
1 credit SDV
37-40 CREDITS TOTAL
NOVA AS Degrees:
6 credits ENG
3 credits CST
3 credits humanities/fine arts
9 credits social/behavioral science
6 credits MTH2
8 credits natural science3
1 credit PED
1 credit SDV
37 CREDITS TOTAL
NOVA AAS/AAA Degrees:
3-6 credits ENG
3 credits CST4
3-6 credits social/behavioral science1,5
3 credits MTH or science2, 3
3 credits humanities/fine arts
1-2 credits PED (varies by program)
1 credit SDV
17-24 CREDITS TOTAL
NOVA CERTIFICATE/CSC
(If Applicable):
3-6 credits ENG and/or CST
0-3 credits social/behavioral science (if required)
0-3 credits MTH (if required)
1 credit SDV
4-13 CREDITS TOTAL
1The
number of credits awarded in social/behavioral science varies according to the number required in a specific program.
in the Allied Health, Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Mathematics, Nursing and Science programs must complete the specified
math requirements.
3Engineering, Allied Health, and Nursing students must also complete the specified science requirements.
4Dental Hygiene students must meet the specified oral communication course to meet CODA requirements.
5Nursing students must meet the specified psychology requirement.
2Students
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SECTION 2—Credits Earned In Non-Traditional Programs
Non-traditional sources of college-equivalent learning may include a combination of the following, but are
not limited to these:
Formal and informal work place training programs as evaluated by the American Council on
Education (ACE) or National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS)
Military training programs as evaluated by ACE or NOVA
Training prerequisites approved by NOVA faculty
Clinical Coding Associate or Clinical Coding Specialist
Students presenting a current Clinical Coding Associate (CCA) certificate or a Clinical Coding Specialist
(CCS) certificate will be eligible for credit for several Health Information Management (HIM) courses which
may be applied to the Clinical Data Coding career studies certificate. Except for HIM 196, all courses also
may be applied to the Health Information Management AAS degree.
Students must provide proof of CCA or CCS certification and receive approval by the Assistant Dean for
Health Information Management based on a personal interview. The assistant dean may require the
student to complete additional training before granting credit for the following courses.
HIM 110
HIM 111
HIM 196
HIM 250
HIM 254
HIM 255
HIM 260
Course
Intro. To Human Pathology
Medical Terminology
Onsite Training
Health Data Classification Systems I (ICD-9-CM)
Advanced Coding and Reimbursement
Health Data Classification Systems II (CPT)
Pharmacology for HIM
TOTAL
Credits
3
3
1
4
3
2
3
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Effective Spring 2008
Criminal Justice Academies
Physical Education Credit and Waivers for Criminal Justice Academy Completers
Students who have completed a program of study at a state academy recognized by the Virginia
Department of Criminal Justice Services may be granted all or part of the physical education credit
required for a degree program. Students should contact a Student Services Center for procedures required
to initiate an evaluation of transfer credit.
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Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy
Effective 5/2011 for students who graduated from the FCCJA in Fall 2010 or later.
ADJ 110
ADJ 127
ADJ
ADJ 211
ADJ 212
ADJ 236
ADJ 237
PED 116
Total
Basic Law Enforcement School
Course
Introduction to Law Enforcement
Firearms and Marksmanship
Electives
Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures I
Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures II
Principles of Criminal Investigation
Advanced Criminal Investigation
Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
Credits
3
3
9
3
3
3
3
2
29
Combined School
Course
Introduction to Law Enforcement
Firearms and Marksmanship
Introduction to Corrections
Electives
Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures I
Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures II
Principles of Criminal Investigation
Advanced Criminal Investigation
Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
Credits
ADJ 110
3
ADJ 127
3
ADJ 140
3
ADJ
9
ADJ 211
3
ADJ 212
3
ADJ 236
3
ADJ 237
3
PED 116
2
Total
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Leadership in Police Organizations (formerly West Point Leadership Course)
Effective Spring 2008
Course
Credits
ADJ 111
Law Enforcement Organization and Administration I
3
ADJ 112
Law Enforcement Organization and Administration II
3
Total
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To receive credit for the Basic Law Enforcement School or the Combined School, students must
present a letter of verification with a seal on it from the FCCJA. To receive credit for the West Point
Leadership Course, students should provide a letter from a designated Fairfax County Criminal
Justice Academy administrator stating that the student passed the West Point Leadership
Development Course.
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Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy
Credit for prior learning is granted as shown below for students who completed training at the NVCJTA in
January 2013 or later, effective March 2014. Students who completed their training prior to January 2013
will receive credit as previously granted under the agreement which expired 2011 and was extended
through June 2012 (see old manuals).
ADJ 110
ADJ 127
ADJ
ADJ 211
ADJ 212
ADJ 236
ADJ 237
PED 116
Total
ADJ 110
ADJ 127
ADJ 140
ADJ
ADJ 211
ADJ212
ADJ 236
ADJ 237
PED 116
Total
Basic Law Enforcement School
Introduction to Law Enforcement
Firearms and Marksmanship
Electives
Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures I
Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures II
Principles of Criminal Investigation
Advanced Criminal Investigation
Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
Combined Basic Deputy Sheriff School
Introduction to Law Enforcement
Firearms and Marksmanship
Introduction to Corrections
Electives
Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures I
Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures II
Principles of Criminal Investigation
Advanced Criminal Investigation
Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
3
3
9
3
3
3
3
2
29
3
3
3
9
3
3
3
3
2
32
No more than 32 credits will be applied toward the ADJ AAS. No more than 26 credits will be applied to
the ADJ certificate because SACS requires that students complete at least 25% of a program at the
institution awarding the credential.
The NVCJA curriculum will be reviewed again in academic year 2016-2017.
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Prince William County Public Safety Training Academy
Effective 5/2011 for students who graduated from the PWCPSTA in Fall 2010 or later.
ADJ 110
ADJ 127
ADJ
ADJ 211
ADJ 212
ADJ 236
ADJ 237
PED 116
Total
Basic Law Enforcement School
Introduction to Law Enforcement
Firearms and Marksmanship
Electives
Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures I
Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures II
Principles of Criminal Investigation
Advanced Criminal Investigation
Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
3
3
9
3
3
3
3
2
29
Combined School (Deputy Sheriff’s Basic Academy)
ADJ 110
Introduction to Law Enforcement
3
ADJ 127
Firearms and Marksmanship
3
ADJ 140
Introduction to Corrections
3
ADJ
Electives
9
ADJ 211
Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures I
3
ADJ 212
Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures II
3
ADJ 236
Principles of Criminal Investigation
3
ADJ 237
Advanced Criminal Investigation
3
PED 116
Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
2
Total
32
Leadership in Police Organizations (formerly West Point Leadership Course)
Effective Spring 2010
Course
Credits
ADJ 111
Law Enforcement Organization and Administration I
3
ADJ 112
Law Enforcement Organization and Administration II
3
Total
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To receive credit for the Basic Law Enforcement School or the Combined School, students must
present a letter of verification with a seal on it from the academy. To receive credit for the West
Point Leadership Course, students should provide a letter from a designated PWCPSTA
administrator stating that the student passed the West Point Leadership Development Course.
Virginia Criminal Justice Academies
Per the statewide agreement, NOVA will grant credit for the completion of training programs certified by
the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services other than those listed earlier in this manual.
Graduates shall provide Form 41, Department of Criminal Justice Services, to certify successful completion.
Credits are awarded as follows:
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ADJ 100
PED 116
ADJ
Total
ADJ 100
PED 116
Total
Law Enforcement Officer
Survey of Criminal Justice
Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
Elective
Corrections Officer
Survey of Criminal Justice
Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
3
2
3
8
3
2
5
Jailors
ADJ 100
PED 116
Total
Survey of Criminal Justice
Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
3
1
4
A VCCS-wide articulation agreement with the Academies went into effect January 1999. It lists suggested
course articulation but does not prescribe a maximum number of credits.
Virginia State Police Academy
(State Articulation Agreement Revised August 1997)
Course
ADJ
ADJ
ADJ
ADJ
PED 116
Total
Introductory Course
Law Courses (ADJ 211-212)
Investigation Course (ADJ 236 or 237)
Electives
Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
Credits
3
6
3
3-6
2
17-20
Regardless of the source, credit for prior learning is applied to the ADJ AAS and ADJ certificate programs
as follows:
Course
ADJ 110
ADJ 127
ADJ 140
ADJ 211
ADJ 212
ADJ 236
ADJ 237
ADJ electives
PED 116
ADJ AAS
No, but may be substituted for ADJ 100
No, but an elective in the Forensics programs
No, but may be substituted for ADJ 111
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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ADJ Certificate
No, but may be substituted for ADJ 100
No, but an elective in the Forensics programs
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes, but not all 9 credits
No
Early Childhood Development
Military Child and Youth Services Training
Credit for prior learning will be granted to students who successfully complete the Army Child and Youth
Services Training Program modules at Fort Belvoir, Fort Myer, or Quantico and present documentation
showing completion of the prescribed training modules, as indicated below, to a counselor or Early
Childhood faculty member. Training records will be generated by the Ft. Belvoir, Ft. Myer, or Quantico
Department of Defense Child Development and Youth Services office. A copy will be included in the
student file within the NOVA Early Childhood Development program.
Training Modules
NOVA Courses and Credits
Foundation Training +
CHD 165 Observation and Participation in EC/Primary Settings, 3 cr. +
Preschool Modules
EDU 235 Health, Safety, and Nutrition Education, 3 cr.
Foundation Training +
CHD 165 Observation and Participation in EC/Primary Settings, 3 cr., +
Infant/Toddler Module
EDU 235 Health, Safety, and Nutrition Education, 3 cr.
Foundation Training + School
CHD 225 Curriculum Development for School-Age Child Care, 3 cr. +
Age Module
EDU 235 Health, Safety, and Nutrition Education, 3 cr.
Foundation Training + Family
EDU 235 Health, Safety, and Nutrition Education, 3 cr.
Child Care Module
Effective June 2009. Please see old manuals for credit available to students who completed the training modules
February 2007 – May 2009.
Child Development Associate
Credit for prior learning will be granted for 3 credits for CHD 120 Introduction to Early Childhood
Education for students holding a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Prospective
students must present a valid, current CDA credential certificate to a counselor or a full-time Early
Childhood Education faculty member. This credential will be verified by the Council for Professional
Recognition. For more information, please see www.cdacouncil.org
Effective June 2008
Fairfax County Office for Children School Readiness Certificate
Students who complete the Fairfax County School Readiness Certificate program offered by the Office for
Children are eligible to receive 3 credits for CHD 120 Introduction to Early Childhood Education. Students
must present a Certificate of Achievement showing completion of the School Readiness Certificate to a
counselor or full-time Early Childhood faculty member.
Effective Summer 2009
Emergency Medical Technician Basic & EMT-Intermediate (Virginia), EMT-Paramedic (National
or Virginia)
Credit for prior learning may be awarded to NOVA students presenting current, original certification cards
for the following Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levels: EMT-Basic (7 credits), EMT-Advanced (16
credits), EMT-Intermediate (28 credits) and Paramedic (39 credits). Students must have completed
successfully at least one course prior to credits being awarded. Certifications must be kept current
throughout completion of the EMS program. Students must hold EMT-Basic certification to enter the
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NOVA ALS courses, and kept current throughout the program. Additional credit for prior learning may be
awarded for specialized certifications (ACLS, etc.). Please see chart below for specific course listings.
Certification
EMT Basic – National or Virginia
EMT-Advanced– Virginia
EMT-Intermediate – National or
Virginia
Paramedic – National or Virginia
Specialized Certifications
Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) or
International Trauma Life Support
(ITLS) (Effective Jan. 2008)
Provider or Instructor
Pediatric Basic Trauma Life Support
(PBTLS) or Pediatric Education for
Prehospital Providers (PEPP) (Effective
Jan. 2008)
Provider or Instructor
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Provider or Instructor
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Provider or Instructor
NOVA Courses
EMS 111 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
EMS 151 Introduction to Advanced Life Support
EMS 157 ALS – Trauma Care
EMS 170 ALS Internship I
EMS 213 ALS Skills Development
Subtotal:
From EMT-B:
Total:
EMS 153 Basic ECG Recognition
EMS 155 ALS – Medical Care
EMS 159 EMS Special Populations
EMS 172 ALS Clinical Internship II
EMS 173 ALS Field Internship II
Subtotal:
From EMT B/E:
Total:
EMS 207 Advanced Patient Assessment
EMS 211 Operations
EMS 216 Paramedic Review
EMS 242 ALS Clinical Internship III
EMS 243 ALS Field Internship III
EMS 244 ALS Clinical Internship IV
EMS 245 ALS Field Internship IV
Subtotal:
From EMT-I:
Total:
Credits
7
4
3
1
1
9
7
16
2
4
3
2
1
12
16
28
3
2
1
1
1
2
1
11
28
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NOVA Course
EMS 161 Basic Trauma Life Support
Credits
1
EMS 162 Pediatric Basic Trauma Life Support
1
EMS 165 Advanced Cardiac Life Support
1
EMS 169 Pediatric Advanced Life Support
1
Effective Fall 2006; updated for Fall 2013
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Fire Science Technology
Virginia Department of Fire Programs and the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications
Effective July 1, 2009, the VCCS approved credit for prior learning for Virginia Department of Fire Programs
(VDFP) programs. The VCCS recommendation can be viewed at the bottom of the page,
http://www.vafire.com/training_higher_education/vccs_new_curriculum.html
Note that it specifies that credits will be granted only upon completion of all other FST AAS requirements.
Further, it states that not all FST courses are available at all VCCS colleges, so the “determination of which
of the above courses apply to the Fire Science Technology degree program will be made by the college
offering the program.” The following chart shows how credit will be applied at NOVA for students holding
certification by VDFP or the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (NBFSPQ). Students
may receive credit for specific NOVA Fire Science Technology courses by presenting proof of the
appropriate certification as indicated below.
Requirements
Completion of Firefighter I + Firefighter II +
current certificates from VDFP or NBFSPQ
Completion of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)
Technician + current certification
Completion of HAZMAT Operations +
current certification with department approval
Completion of Fire Inspector I +
current certification from VDFP or NBFSPQ
Completion of the National Fire Academy
Leadership I, II and III + current certification.
Effective June 2007
NOVA Courses and Credits
FST 100 Principles of Emergency Services, 3 cr. +
3 FST elective credits
FST 112 Hazardous Materials Chemistry, 3 cr.
FST 112 Hazardous Materials Chemistry, 3 cr.
FST 115 Fire Prevention, 3 cr.
FST 237 Emergency Service Supervision, 3 cr.
PED Waiver
Students who are currently employed by a fire department and can document that they have completed
physical fitness requirements for the job may have the two-credit physical education requirement waived
(see page 27).
Other ACE-Recommended Courses
Some fire training organizations have had their courses evaluated by the American Council on Education
(ACE). As is true of other disciplines, in general NOVA will follow ACE recommendations.
Foreign Language Credit and Waiver
Students who have completed two years of foreign language in high school or whose native language is
not English may:
1. Request assessment by the College faculty if the language is currently taught at NOVA. Such
assessment could place a student into levels above the introductory course in the foreign language
sequence. If students are granted advanced placement, additional general electives will have to be
completed to meet the minimum credit requirements for the degree.
2. Take the Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), or SAT II exam or NYU
Foreign language exam if prior education is in a language covered by one of those tests (see Section 3).
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Students who achieve a satisfactory score will be awarded credit for the foreign language that may be
used toward completion of a degree.
3. Students who are proficient in a foreign language not offered by NOVA or through CLEP may request a
waiver of the foreign language requirement in A.A. degrees. Proficiency is generally indicated if the
student has at least the equivalent of a high school diploma from an institution where the primary
language is other than English. If the foreign language requirement is waived, additional general
electives must be completed to meet the minimum credit requirements for the degree. This waiver is
accomplished through a substitution form generated by the student’s faculty advisor.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
LPNs licensed in Virginia who are admitted to NOVA’s Nursing program and who successfully complete
NUR 115 LPN Transition (3 cr.) and NUR 116 Selected Nursing Concepts (1 cr.) will be granted credit for
NUR 111 Nursing I (8 cr.) NUR 115 and 116 are designed to bridge the gap between LPN training and the
first semester of the Nursing program. A grade of “C” or better is required in these courses.
Marketing – Sales University Professional Selling
Equivalent credit for MKT 215 Sales and Marketing Management (3 credits) will be granted to students
who have successfully completed the Sales University Professional Selling course. Students must present a
certificate of completion of the program, which will be accepted for seven years from the completion date.
(Effective Fall 2007)
Military Training and Courses
Credit may be granted for military training and skills if the awarding of credit is recommended by the
American Council on Education publication, Military Guide: A Guide to the Evaluation of Educational
Experiences in the Armed Services, and approved by the academic dean of the student’s chosen
curriculum. Students may also check for accepted courses at http://www2.acenet.edu/militaryguide.
The transcript evaluation process takes 4-6 weeks. Once the transcript and evaluation request forms are
received, credits that are applicable to the student’s chosen program will be posted. Once credits are
posted, students will receive an e-mail via their NOVA account. Also note that students seeking to apply
evaluated military credits to courses at the Medical Education Campus (MEC) should contact a MEC
counselor for more information about the applicability of those credits.
Military training and skills should be equivalent to NOVA courses. If a service member has questions
regarding training-related credits versus their degree requirement applicability, he or she should contact
the program division for more information about possible course substitution. Military training credit in
career-technical areas that is 10 or more years old and is to be applied toward graduation in the careertechnical area, must be approved by the appropriate academic dean. In cases of conflict, course
requirements as stated in the NOVA College Catalog supersede any other requirements.
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Military Basic Training
Students who have completed basic training may receive credit for PED 116 (and PED elective if required
by the student’s program) only if the course is listed on the student’s military transcript or DD214.
Students may request a military transcript from http://www.au.af.mil/au/barnes/ccaf/transcripts.asp. If a
service member finds that their records need to be corrected, it is the responsibility of the service member
to contact the JST regarding corrections to their service records. Individuals can make updates and
corrections to their service records or JST transcripts at https://jst.doded.mil/correction.html.
Military Transcript Evaluation
To have a military transcript evaluated, students must:
1) Request an official military transcript for ARMY/NAVY/MARINES/COAST GUARD: request official Joint
Services Transcript at https://jst.doded.mil. Transcripts will automatically be sent electronically to
NOVA’s Office of Military Services.
2) Submit completed form 125-049 – Request for Evaluation of Transcript to (program listed on form
must match program listed in Student Information System). If a student is placed in more than one
program, an evaluation form must be completed for each. Forms can be submitted directly to the
student services center at your campus or emailed to militaryservices@nvcc.edu.
Community College of the Air Force
Air Force (CCAF) Transcripts: Community College of the Air Force transcripts are evaluated by the College
Records Office as a traditional college transcript. CCAF transcripts may be requested at
http://www.au.af.mil/au/ccaf/transcripts.asp or CCAF/RR, 130 West Maxwell Blvd., Maxwell Air Force
Base, AL 36112-6613. CCAF will not accept fax requests for transcripts.
Marine Corps (MCE), Navy (NER) and Coast Guard (CGR) Ratings & Schools
Credit may be given in accordance with ACE recommendations. Students who are active duty or Reserve
Sailors/Marines or who separate/retire on or after 10/1/99 must submit a service record or Joint Service
Transcript. Request a JST transcript at https://jst.doded.mil. If you are unable to access this site, you may
obtain the form from your local Navy College Office or Marine Corps Lifelong Learning Center. If you
cannot visit one of these offices, call the Navy Virtual Education Center (VEC) toll free at 1-877-838-1659
or e-mail vec@navy.mil. Mail or fax the form to the address/fax number on the form. The Navy VEC will
send the official JST transcript to the college(s) you designate. You may also submit the form in person or
by fax to your local Navy College Office or Marine Corps Lifelong Learning Center, which will order the
official JST transcript to be sent electronically to NOVA.
Army Military Occupational Specialties (MOS)
Credit may be granted for Army primary and secondary MOS at Skill level 30-40 if current proficiency can
be documented. Credit for MOS Skill Level 10 will only be granted for ratings prior to October 1991, but
credit may be granted for courses leading to this skill level after October 1991. After March 1995 skill
levels 30 and 40 may yield credit for management skills but not technical skills. Skill level 20 is valid only
from January 1990 to February 1995. Specific MOS credit is listed throughout this manual.
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Marine Corps Correspondance Courses (MCI)
Transcripts listing completed correspondence courses may be obtained from the Marine Corps Institute,
912 Charles Poor Street, SE, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC 20391-5680 or call toll free 1-800MCI-USMC.
Joint Cyber Analysis Courses (JCAC) in Information Technology
Credit may be given for Joint Cyber Analysis courses taken by service members in multiple branches of the
military. Due to the nature of this field, training must have been completed within the past five years.
NOVA Courses
ITE 221
ITN 100
ITN 155
ITN 171
ITN 208
ITN 260
ITN 261
ITN 262
ITP 100
ITP 130
Credits
PC Hardware and O/S Architecture
Introduction to Telecommunications
Introductory Routing – Cisco
Unix 1
TCP/IP
Network Security Basics
Network Attacks, Computer Crime and Hacking
Network Communication, Security and Authentication
Software Design
C Programming I
TOTAL
3
3
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
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Effective Fall 2013
Marine Corps Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) in Information Technology
Credit may be given for several Marine Corps MOS in the Information Technology field.
MOS 0612 - Telephone Systems Installers Maintainers
ITE 100
Introduction to Information Systems
ITE 102
Computer and Information Systems
ITE 115
Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts
ITE 126
Operating System Fundamentals
ITE 180
Help Desk Support Skills
ITE 182
User Support/Help Desk Principles
ITE 221
PC Hardware and O/S Architecture
ITN 106
Microcomputer Operating Systems
ITN 107
Personal Computer Hardware Troubleshooting
ITN 209
VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol)
TOTAL
Effective Spring 2013
ITN 100
ITN 209
Credits
3
1
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
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MOS 0619 - Telecommunications Systems Chief
Introduction To Telecommunications
VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol)
TOTAL
Credits
3
3
6
MOS 0621 - Field Radio Operator
Credits
Effective Spring 2013
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ITE 100
ITE 102
ITE 115
ITE 126
ITE 180
ITE 182
ITE 221
ITN 106
ITN 107
Introduction to Information Systems
Computer and Information Systems
Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts
Operating System Fundamentals
Help Desk Support Skills
User Support/Help Desk Principles
PC Hardware and O/S Architecture
Microcomputer Operating Systems
Personal Computer Hardware Troubleshooting
TOTAL
3
1
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
23
Effective Spring 2013
ITN 100
ITN 101
MOS 0629 - Radio Chief
Introduction To Telecommunications
Introduction to Network Concepts
TOTAL
Credits
3
3
6
MOS 0651 –Cyber Network Specialist
Help Desk Support Skills
User Support/Help Desk Principles
Microcomputer Operating Systems
Personal Computer Hardware Troubleshooting
Administration of Network Resources
TOTAL
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
15
Effective Spring 2013
ITE 180
ITE 182
ITN 106
ITN 107
ITN 200
Effective Spring 2013
ITE 100
ITE 102
ITE 115
ITE 126
ITE 221
ITN 200
ITN 106
ITN 107
ITN 209
MOS 0651 –NCO Cyber Network Supervisor
Introduction to Information Systems
Computer and Information Systems
Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts
Operating System Fundamentals
PC Hardware and O/S Architecture
Administration of Network Resources
Microcomputer Operating Systems
Personal Computer Hardware Troubleshooting
VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol)
TOTAL
Credits
3
1
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
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Effective Spring 2013
ITN 250
ITN 252
ITN 253
MOS 0651 – Cisco CCNP
Computer Forensics I
Computer Forensics II
Network Troubleshooting: CISCO
TOTAL
MOS 0659 – Cyber Systems Chief
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Credits
4
4
4
12
Credits
ITE 180
ITE 182
Help Desk Support Skills
User Support/Help Desk Principles
TOTAL
3
3
6
Effective Spring 2013
ITN 276
ITN 277
MOS 0689 – Cyber Security Chief
Computer Forensics I
Computer Forensics II
TOTAL
Credits
3
3
6
MOS 0699 - Communications Chief
Introduction to Telecommunications
Introduction to Network Concepts
Network Fundamentals: CISCO
Introductory Routing: CISCO
Basic Switching and Routing: CISCO
WAN Technologies: CISCO
Wireless Network Security (W-NS)
Network Security Basics
TOTAL
Credits
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
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Effective Spring 2013
ITN 100
ITN 101
ITN 154
ITN 155
ITN 156
ITN 157
ITN 220
ITN 260
Effective Spring 2013
MOS 2651 – Special Intelligence System Administrator/Communicator
ITE 100
Introduction to Information Systems
ITE 102
Computer and Information Systems
ITE 126
Operating System Fundamentals
ITE 180
Help Desk Support Skills
ITE 182
User Support/Help Desk Principles
ITE 221
PC Hardware and O/S Architecture
ITN 100
Introduction to Telecommunications
ITN 106
Microcomputer Operating Systems
ITN 107
Personal Computer Hardware Troubleshooting
ITN 200
Administration of Network Resources
ITN 260
Network Security Basics
ITN 262
Network Communication, Authentication and Security
ITN 266
Network Security Layers
TOTAL
Effective Fall 2013
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Credits
3
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
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Office Skills Training
Community Preservation and Development Corporation (CPDC)
Students who completed Community Preservation and Development Corporation’s Computer Skills
Employment Training course, MS Office Suite, may be eligible for college credit. Effective January 2007,
students may be eligible for credit for AST 236 Specialized Software Applications (3 cr.) or BUS 226
Computer Business Applications (3 cr.). To receive credit, students must present a Level I or Level II CPDC
Certificate of Graduation dated January 2001 or later.
Training Futures (NVFS)
Effective January 2007, students who completed Northern Virginia Family Services Training Futures’ MS
Office Suite and Keyboarding courses and present their credentials are eligible for credit for AST 236
Specialized Software Applications (3 cr.) or BUS 226, Computer Business Applications (3 cr.). Students are
also eligible for credit for AST 101 Keyboarding (3 cr.). To receive credit, students must provide their
graduation certificate and must have completed the courses in January 2001 or later.
Physical Education
NOVA Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball Sports Teams
To receive credit for prior learning for PED 152 Basketball, PED 150 Soccer, or PED 154 Volleyball, students
must ask their coach to complete a Team Member Verification form (125-108, 125-109 or 125-110,
respectively) to be submitted to the Student Services Center by the coach verifying their active
participation in one full season, with a minimum of 20 hours of participation in practice and game play
within the past 2 years.
American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid Certification and CPR/AED for Lifeguards
To receive credit for prior learning for PED 245 Lifeguard Training, students must have actively participated
in training within the last 2 years (24 months) and must present current certification in American Red
Cross Lifeguard/First Aid certification and CPR/AED for Lifeguards to the Student Services Center at their
primary campus.
Transfer Courses
The physical education requirement may be met by appropriate transfer courses, regardless of the
number of credit hours granted by the other institution. Institutions have different methods of indicating
that the physical education requirement has been met. For example, another college may record a
physical education course on the transcript, indicate that the student passed the course, and award no
credit. In such a case, the NOVA physical education requirement is considered fulfilled although no
transfer credit hours will be awarded. If additional credit hours are needed for a NOVA degree, these
credits may be taken in the form of an elective(s) in any discipline.
Waiver for Active Duty Fire Fighters and Police
Students who are currently employed by a fire department or police force and can document that they
have completed physical fitness requirements for the job may have up to two credits of physical education
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requirements waived. Such a waiver is at the discretion of the academic dean responsible for the
student’s curriculum and will require that an additional two credits of general elective be completed to
meet the total number of credits required for the degree. The online Substitution Request Form must be
submitted to designate which course will be used to meet the credit requirement.
Respiratory Therapist
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Students who hold the certified respiratory therapist (CRT) credential of the National Board for Respiratory
Care are granted the credit listed below. Credit is awarded only with an official document showing such
certification and only after successful completion of RTH 236.
RTH 102
RTH 111
RTH 120
RTH 121
RTH 131
RTH 135
RTH 145
RTH 151
RTH 196
RTH 245
RTH 296
Total Credits
Updated 2/26/13
Course
Integrated Science for Respiratory Care II
Anatomy & Physiology of the Cardiopulmonary System
Fundamental Theory for Respiratory Care
Cardiopulmonary Science I
Respiratory Care Theory & Procedures I
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
Pharmacology for Respiratory Care I
Fundamental Clinical Procedures
On-Site Training in Respiratory Care I
Pharmacology for Respiratory Care II
On-Site Training in Respiratory Care II
Credits
3
3
2
3
4
2
1
3
3
2
2
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RRT
Students who hold the RRT credential are eligible to receive credit for the RTH courses listed below upon
presentation of an official document showing the certification and after successful completion of one NOVA RTH
course.
Course
Credits
RTH 215
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
1
RTH 222
Cardiopulmonary Science II
3
RTH 225
Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Procedures
3
RTH 227
Integrated Respiratory Therapy Skills II
2
RTH 236
Critical Care Monitoring
3
RTH 290
Coordinated Internship
3
RTH 290
Coordinated Internship
3
RTH 223
Cardiopulmonary Science III
2
Total Credits
20
Updated 2/02/2015
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Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
Students who hold the Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist designation may be awarded credit for either, but not
both, RTH 225 Neonatal & Pediatric Respiratory Procedures or RTH 226 Theory of Neonatal & Pediatric
Respiratory Care. Credit is awarded only with an official document showing such certification and only
after successful completion of an upper level RTH course.
Saylor Foundation Courses
The Saylor Foundation offers online courses with proctored proficiency exams. Elective credit is typically
awarded for courses recommended for college credit by the National College Credit Recommendation
Service (NCCRS) if NOVA offers courses in the discipline. NCCRS recommends credit in the lower division
for the following Saylor Foundation courses. Student records come from The Saylor Foundation, 1000
Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 220, Washington, DC, 202-333-4006.
Saylor Course
BUS 205 Business Law and Ethics
BUS 210 Corporate Communication
POLSC 201 Introduction to Western Political Thought
NOVA Equivalent
BUS elective
BUS elective
PLS elective
Credits
3
3
3
StraighterLine Courses
NOVA students who present a transcript showing they have passed proctored exams typically may receive
elective credit for courses offered by StraighterLine as recommended by the American Council on
Education. Students may receive credit for a specific equivalent NOVA course for a few StraighterLine
courses evaluated by NOVA faculty as shown in the chart below. Students may submit an ACE transcript
or a StraighterLine transcript.
StraighterLine course
NOVA course equivalent
Credits
3
ACC102 (Accounting II)
ACC 211 (this will
become ACC elective for
Fall 2015)
ACC elective
Minimum score
to earn transfer credit
70%
3
70%
ACC150 (Managerial Accounting)
ACC elective
3
70%
BIO101L (Introductory Biology for Non
majors with Lab)
BIO201 (Anatomy & Physiology I)
BIO elective
4
70%
BIO elective
3
70%
BIO201L (Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab)
BIO elective
4
70%
BIO202 (Anatomy & Physiology II)
BIO elective
3
70%
BIO202L (Anatomy & Physiology II with
Lab)
BIO elective
4
70%
ACC101 (Accounting I)
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BUS105 (Business Communication)
AST 205
3
70%
BUS101 (Introduction to Business)
BUS elective
3
70%
CS 101 (Introduction to Programming C++)
ITP elective
3
CHEM101L (General Chemistry I with Lab)
CHM 101
4
70%
CIV101 (Western Civilization I)
Does not transfer
CJ101 (Introduction to Criminal Justice)
ADJ elective
3
70%
ECON101 (Macroeconomics)
ECO elective
3
70%
ECON102 (Microeconomics)
ECO elective
3
70%
ENG101 (English Composition I)
3
70%
3
70%
FIN101 (Personal Finance)
ENG elective (cannot be
applied to most NOVA
degree programs)
ENG elective (cannot be
applied to most NOVA
degree programs)
FIN 107
3
70%
MAT150 (Business Statistics)
Not evaluated yet
3
MAT201 (Precalculus)
MTH elective
3
MAT 202 (Introduction to Statistics)
MTH elective
3
MAT250 (General Calculus I)
3
70%
3
70%
NUTRI101 (Introduction to Nutrition)
MTH elective; not
available if students took
MTH 173, 174, 271 or
272 at NOVA
MTH elective; not
available if students took
MTH 173, 174, 271 or
272 at NOVA
Not evaluated yet, but
dean says probably
equivalent to a NOVA
course
DIT 125
3
70%
PHY250 (General Physics I)
PHY elective
3
70%
PHY250L (General Physics I with Lab)
PHY 101
4
PSY101 (Introduction to Psychology)
PSY 200
3
70%; also, students must pass the
lab component and the lecture
component, and at least 60% of
the grade must be based on
proctored exams.
70%
SOC101 (Introduction to Sociology)
SOC elective
3
70%
USHIST101 (US History I)
Does not transfer
ENG102 (English Composition II)
MAT251 (General Calculus II)
MEDTERM101 (Medical Terminology)
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SECTION 3—Credit By Exam
This section of the manual lists exams for which NOVA has determined specific equivalents. Some exams
may no longer be given, but credit may be applied for up to 20 years. Because exams must be studied
carefully before a NOVA equivalent can be determined, some relatively new exams may not be listed. In
that case, NOVA grants credit as recommended by ACE.
Abitur
Credit will be granted to students successfully completing the Abitur, Certificate of University Maturity
(Zeugnis Der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife). Test scores must be presented directly to a Student Services
Center at NOVA.
Abitur
Certificate of General University Maturity (Zeugnis Der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife)
Subject
Biology
Chemistry
English
French
German
History
Physics
Social Studies
Effective Spring 2006.
Score
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
NOVA Course
BIO 101+102 General Biology I-II
CHM 111+112 College Chemistry I-II
No credit—this is English for non-native speakers
FRE 211 Inter. French Conversation I
GER 241 Inter. German Composition I +GER elective
HIS elective
PHY 101+102 Intro. To Physics
HIS 101 History of Western Civilization I
Credits
8
8
0
3
6
3
8
3
Advanced Placement Examination Program (AP)
The College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) administers Advanced Placement (AP) examinations that
enable high school students to complete college-level courses, to demonstrate college-level achievement
through examinations, and to receive college course credit, if qualified, when they enter an institution of
higher education. The CEEB examinations are offered in the high schools by the Educational Testing
Service (ETS). The AP examination scores are reported as follows:
Extremely well qualified
5
Well qualified
4
Qualified
3 (Needed for NOVA credit)
Possibly qualified
2
No recommendation
1
Students must have official AP score reports forwarded from ETS to a Student Services Center for inclusion
in the permanent record. NOVA students intending to transfer should note that most senior institutions
require a minimum score of 4. Students should note that many senior institutions will not accept a score
of 3 and will reevaluate AP (and other) credit for prior learning awarded by NOVA. Specific college course
credits will be granted for a minimum score of 3 on the AP examinations according to the following listing:
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AP Examination
NOVA Course Equivalent
Credit
Art History
ART 101-102
6
Art, Studio
(determined by portfolio submitted to campus Art Department)
Biology
BIO 101-102
8
Chemistry
CHM 111-112
8
Chinese Language and Culture
CHI 201-202
8
Computer Science A
CSC 201
4
Economics, Macro
ECO 201
3
Economics, Micro
ECO 202
3
English Language & Composition
ENG 111-112
6
English Literature & Composition
ENG 111-112
6
Environmental Science
ENV 100 (prior to Fall 2009)
3
ENV 121-122 (effective Fall 2009)
8
French Language
FRE 201-202
6
German Language
GER 201-202
6
Geography, Human
GEO 210
3
Government & Politics/Comparative
PLS 120
3
Government & Politics/U.S.
PLS 135, PLS 211
6
History, U.S.
HIS 121-122
6
History, European
HIS 101-102
6
History, World
HIS 111-112
6
Italian Language and Culture
ITA 201-202
6
Japanese Language and Culture
JPN 201-202
8
Latin
LAT 201-202
6
Mathematics (Calculus AB)
MTH 173
5
Mathematics (Calculus BC)
MTH 173-174
10
Music Theory
MUS 111-112
8
Physics B
PHY 201-202 (under review Spring
8
2015)
Psychology
PSY 201-202
6
Spanish Language
SPA 201-202
6
Spanish Literature
SPA 233 (3 cr) + SPA elective (3 cr) or
6
SPA 271-272
Statistics
MTH 241
3
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Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
ARI – GAMA (Air Conditioning & Refrigeration): HVAC Apprenticeship to Degree
Students who have completed their apprenticeship with a score of 75% correct or better and pass two of
the ARI- GAMA competency exams with a grade of 70% or better may receive credit for all Air Conditioning
and Refrigeration (AIR) courses required for the Air Conditioning & Refrigeration degree. NOVA students
may receive full or partial credit by submitting the following documentation: a copy of the certificate
showing completion of the apprenticeship program, a copy of the GAMA exam results scoring 70% or
higher, or a copy of their Master HVAC card.
ICE/ARI EPA Exams (Virginia Master Mechanical License)
Students who present evidence that they have passed all parts of the Industry Competency Exams, the ARI
EPA Certification Exams, and successfully complete AIR 238 Advanced Troubleshooting and Service with
“C” or better, may be granted credit for all AIR courses in the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration A.A.S.
degree, certificate, and career studies certificate programs. These individuals will be licensed Virginia
Master Mechanical Tradesmen. Credit will be awarded for AIR 111, AIR 121, AIR 122, AIR 134, AIR 154, AIR
205, AIR 207, AIR 213, AIR 235, AIR 251, AIR 252 and AIR 257.
The prerequisite for AIR 238 will be waived by either completion of AIR 251 or providing current
documentation of certification.
Assessment by Local Exam (ABLE)
Using exams prepared by NOVA faculty, Assessment by Local Exam (ABLE) allows students to receive credit
for courses by demonstrating they have acquired the competencies through prior education or other
experiences. In most cases, students must contact the department offering the exam to determine if they
are qualified to take the exam; they may have to meet certain background requirements in order to
qualify.
There is no charge for ABLE exams or for having credit recorded on the student’s permanent record.
Credits earned through ABLE exams do not count toward the College residency requirement and may or
may not transfer to other institutions of higher education. ABLE exams are listed in the chart below.
AIR 111
AIR 121
DRF
HLT 141
HRT 100
NAS 150
SDV 100
Course
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Controls
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I
Elective
Introduction to Medical Terminology
Introduction to Horticulture
Human Biology
College Success Skills
No prior approval is required. However, students who have
earned an A-F grade in SDV are ineligible to take the SDV
ABLE.
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Credits
3
4
3
1
3
4
1
Cambridge, University of, Advanced Level Examinations
Credit for prior learning will be granted to students successfully completing the University of Cambridge
Advanced Level Examinations General Certificate of Education. Test scores must be presented directly to a
Student Services Center at NOVA.
General Certificate of Education
University of Cambridge Advanced Level Examinations
Subject
Grade
Course
CHM 111+112 College Chemistry I-II
CHM 111 College Chemistry I
ECO 201+202 Principles of Macroeconomics +
Economics
C or better
Microeconomics
English
C or better
ENG 111 + 112 College Composition I-II
MTH 163 Precalculus I +
Mathematics
C or better
MTH 173 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
Physics
C or better
PHY 231 Gen. Univ. Physics I
Psychology
C or better
PSY 201 Intro. To Psychology
*A grade of “C” at Cambridge is equivalent to a grade of “B” in the U.S.
Effective Spring 2006.
Chemistry
A
B
Credits
8
4
6
6
8
5
3
Certified Manager (CM)
The Certified Manager (CM) Program is sponsored by the Institute of Certified Professional Managers and
founded by the National Management Association. The Institute is a business center of the College of
Business at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Passing of the certified exam and presentation of the Certified Manager certificate provided by the
Institute of Certified Professional Managers will substitute for BUS 200, Principles of Management, for 3
credits. Credit for prior learning for CM certification is effective Spring 2006 for students with CM
certification dated January 2006 or later.
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Certified Professional Legal Secretary (PLS)
Upon successful completion of all parts of the PLS exam and with the authorization of a faculty advisor,
students may be awarded up to 27 credits from among the following courses:
ACC 211
AST Elective
AST Elective
AST 243
ENG 111
ENG 115
LGL 110
LGL 125
PSY 201
For information:
Course
Principles of Accounting I
(Legal Office Procedures)
(Shorthand I)
Office Administration I
College Composition
Technical Writing
Intro. To Law & the Legal Assistant
Legal Research
Introduction to Psychology I or
PSY 126 Psychology for Business/Industry
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
National Association of Legal Secretaries
Resource Center; 8159 East 41st St.; Tulsa, OK 74145
Telephone: 918-582-5188; Fax: 918-582-5907; Email: Info@nals.org
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
CLEP is a program of credit by examination that offers students the opportunity to earn college credit for
knowledge acquired outside the conventional college classroom. College-level competency may have been
acquired through personal reading, formal study, job experience, non-credit course work, television taped
courses, correspondence courses, military training, adult courses, and advanced studies in high school.
NOVA grants credit for a specified level of performance on CLEP General Examinations in five General
Education areas and Subject Examinations in specific course disciplines. The examinations all require an
American Council on Education recommended minimum score of 50 for credit to be awarded, unless a
higher score is specified in the following chart.
Students should view the CLEP website at http://clep.collegeboard.org/ to be sure the test they want to
take is still offered. On the following page is a list of the CLEP examinations and the course equivalents for
which NOVA grants credit. For further information, contact a Student Services Center at one of the
campuses.
Students may take CLEP exams through the NOVA Alexandria Campus Workforce Development and
Continuing Education Office or the NOVA Annandale Center for Employee Development (CED),
http://www.nvcc.edu/workforce/test-center.html . Exams can also be taken at Fort Belvoir or Quantico
Marine Corps Base.
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CLEP Exams and NOVA Equivalents
General Examinations
College Composition
Humanities
Mathematics, College
Social Sciences and History
Course
ENG 111
HUM 201-202
MTH 151-152
Social/Behavioral Science
Electives
Natural Science Electives (revised
Natural Sciences
effective Fall 2009 because there is no lab)
Subject Examinations
Accounting, Financial
Algebra, College
American Government
American Literature
Biology
Business Law, Introductory
Calculus
Chemistry
College Composition Modular Exam
Educational Psychology, Introduction to
English Literature
French Language (cutoff score of 50)
(cutoff score of 59)(clarified 3/2015)
German Language (cutoff score of 50)
(cutoff score of 60)(clarified 3/2015)
History of the US I: Early Colonization to 1877
History of the US II: 1865 to Present
Human Growth & Development
Information Systems & Computer Applications or
Information Systems
Management, Principles of
Marketing, Principles of
Macroeconomics, Principles of
Microeconomics, Principles of
Precalculus
Psychology, Introductory
Sociology, Introductory
Spanish Language (cutoff score of 50)
(cutoff score of 63)(clarified 3/2015)
Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648
Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present
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Credit
3
6
6
6
PSY 245
ENG 243-244
FRE 101-102
FRE 101-102 + 201-202
GER 101-102
GER 101-102 + 201-202
HIS 121
HIS 122
PSY 231
ITE 100
6
Credit
3
3
3
6
8
3
5
8
0
3
6
10
16
10
16
3
3
3
3
BUS 200
MKT 201
ECO 201
ECO 202
MTH 166
PSY 201
SOC 201
SPA 101-102
SPA 101-102 + 201-202
HIS 101
HIS 102
3
3
3
3
5
3
3
10
16
3
3
Course
ACC 211
MTH 163
PLS 211
ENG 241-242
BIO 101-102
BUS 241
MTH 173
CHM 111-112
DSST Program (formerly known as DANTES)
The DSST Program is offered by Prometric, which began updating exams in 2008. NOVA awards specific
course credit for acceptable scores, as recommended by the American Council on Education. Several types
of examinations are reported: end-of-course examinations for correspondence, extension courses from
regionally accredited colleges and universities, College-Level Tests of General Educational Development
given prior to 1960, and General Examination of the College-Level Examination Program. Also, college
course credit may be granted for tests administered by the United States Armed Forces Institutes (USAFI)
prior to June 1, 1974, for scores at the 40th percentile and above. Scores at the 20th percentile and above
are accepted for DANTES exams taken prior to September 1981. A complete listing of current and prior
tests and recommended scores may be found at: http://getcollegecredit.com Exams are administered at
Ft. Belvoir and Quantico Marine Corps Base. DSST exams are also offered at the Alexandria Workforce
Development Testing Center on the AL campus 703.845.6280.
Exam
Art of the Western World
Astronomy
Business Ethics & Society
Business Law II (no longer offered, 12/31/2014)
Business Mathematics
Criminal Justice
Electric Circuits (no longer offered, 1/01/2004)
Environment & Humanity: Race to Save the Planet
Ethics in America
Foundations of Education
Fundamentals of College Algebra
Fundamentals of Counseling
Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
General Anthropology
Here’s to Your Health
A History of the Vietnam War
Human/Cultural Geography
Human Resource Management
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Computing
Introduction to Law Enforcement (replaces Survey of
Criminal Justice )
Introduction to the Modern Middle East (no longer
offered, 12/31/2014)
Introduction to World Religions
Lifespan Developmental Psychology
Management Information Systems
Money & Banking
Organizational Behavior
Personal Finance
Physical Geology (no longer offered, 12/31/2014)
Principles of Finance
Min Score
48/400
48/400
Credits
3
3
-3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
-3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
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Course
ART Elective
NAS Elective
Not evaluated
BUS 242
BUS 125
ADJ 100
ETR Elective
ENV 100
PHI Elective
EDU Elective
MTH Elective
HMS Elective
Not evaluated
SOC 211
HLT Elective
HIS 277
GEO 210
BUS 205
BUS 100
ITE 100
ADJ 110 (100 for old
test)
HIS 252
49/400
46/400
45/400
48/400
48/400
46/400
46
46/400
REL 231
PSY 231
IT Elective
ECO Elective
BUS 201 (rev 9/96)
FIN 107
GOL Elective
FIN Elective
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
52
45/400
49/400
46
46/400
46/400
46/400
46/400
47/400
47/400
48/400
49/400
48/400
48/400
46/400
49/400
45/400
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3
Exam
Principles of Financial Accounting (no longer offered,
12/31/2014)
Principles of Physical Science I
Principles of Public Speaking
Principles of Statistics
Principles of Supervision
Rise & Fall of the Soviet Union
Substance Abuse (replaces Drug and Alcohol Abuse)
Technical Writing
The Civil War and Reconstruction
Western Europe Since 1945 (replaces Contemporary
Western Europe ) (no longer offered, 12/31/2014)
Updated April 2015
Min Score
49
47/400
47/400
48/400
46/400
45/400
49/400
46/400
47/400
48
Course
ACC 211
PHY Elective
CST 100
MTH 241
BUS 111
HIS Elective
HMS 251
ENG 115
HIS 269
HIS Elective
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Excelsior College Examinations (formerly PEP)
NOVA recognizes the Excelsior College Examinations, formerly known as ACT Proficiency Exam Program
(PEP). Credit is granted in accordance with the recommendations of the American Council on Education
National Guide at http://www2.acenet.edu/credit.
Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP)
Students who provide an ACE transcript showing that they successfully completed the CDP or ACP exams
within the past 10 years may request credit for:
Certified Computing Professional Exam (CCP)
Course
Credits
ITE 100
Introduction to Information Systems
3
ITP 100
Software Design
3
IT electives
100-level ITD, ITE, ITN, ITP
6*
Associate Computer Professional Exam (ACP)
Course
Credits
ITE 100
Introduction to Information Systems
3
ITP 100
Software Design
3
IT electives
100-level ITD, ITE, ITN, ITP
9*
*No more than 9 credits of IT electives may be granted if both exams have been passed.
The ACP and CDP exams were effective 5/90 through 12/93. Beginning 1/94, the ICCP exams became
computer based. The tests are now called Associate Computing Professional (still ACP) and Certified
Computing Professional (CCP).
For more information: ICCP, 2400 East Devon Avenue, 281, Des Plain, IL 60018. Telephone: 847299-4227. Website: www.iccp.org
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International Baccalaureate (IB)
Students completing the Higher Level exams for International Baccalaureate will be granted credit for prior
learning for these exams if a score of 5 or above is achieved. Prior to Spring 2012, a score of 4 was also
accepted, but VCCS policy now requires a score of 5 or higher.
IB Exam
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
English A1
English B
French A1 or B
Geography
German A1 or B
History
Mathematics
Philosophy
Physics
Psychology
Social and Cultural
Anthropology
Spanish A1 or B
Visual Arts
Score of 5
BIO 101, 4 cr
CHM 111, 4 cr
CSC 201, 4 cr
ENG 111, 3 cr
ENG 111, 3 cr
(101-102) no cr
GEO 220, 3 cr
(101-102) no cr
HIS 101, 3 cr
MTH 173, 5 cr
PHI 101, 3 cr
PHY 201, 4 cr
PSY 201, 3 cr
SOC 211, 3 cr
Score of 6 &7
BIO 101-102, 8 cr
CHM 111-112, 8 cr
CSC 201-202, 8 cr
ENG 111-112, 6 cr
ENG 111, 3 cr
FRE 201-202, 6 cr
GEO 220 + GEO elect., 6 cr
GER 201-202, 6 cr
HIS 101, 112, 6 cr
MTH 173-174, 10 cr
PHI 101-102, 6 cr
PHY 201-202, 8 cr
PSY 201-202, 6 cr
SOC 211-212, 6 cr
(101-102) no cr
ART 131, 3 cr
SPA 201-202, 6 cr
ART 131-132, 6 cr
Students must have an official report of exam scores sent from the International Baccalaureate
Organization to a Student Services Center at NOVA. Effective Spring 2009, the Administrative Council
approved the concept of granting credit for Standard Level IB Courses. Specific equivalencies have not
been determined. No credit is granted yet for Standard Level IB courses at NOVA.
For information:
International Baccalaureate North America
475 Riverside Drive, Suite 240
New York, NY 10115
Telephone: 212-696-4464; Fax: 212-889-9242; Email: iba@ibo.org
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Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technician Certification
Students certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology
(ASCP) – Board of Certification (BOC) will be granted the credit listed below toward the Medical Laboratory
Technology AAS degree upon presentation of a valid document showing such certification.
MDL 101
MDL 127
MDL 215
MDL 216
MDL 243
MDL 251
MDL 252
MDL 261
MDL 266
MDL 276
MDL 277
MDL 278
MDL 281
Total
Updated 2/23/13
Course
Introduction to Medical Laboratory Techniques
Hematology
Immunology
Blood Banking/Immunohematology
Introduction to Clinical Molecular Diagnostics
Clinical Microbiology I
Clinical Microbiology II
Clinical Chemistry and Instrumentation I
Clinical Chemistry Techniques
Clinical Hematology Techniques
Clinical Immunohematology/Immunology Techniques
Clinical Microbiology Techniques II
Clinical Correlations
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Credits
3
3
2
4
2
3
2
4
3
3
4
4
1
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National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Automotive Technician Certification Tests
(ASE)
Credit may be granted for the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Automotive
Technician Certification Tests. For each course for which credit is to be granted, Auto and Auto Body alike,
written employer verification of two years’ full-time technician work experience, including specific
information on the ASE areas and percentage of time the technician worked in each area, is required. This
verification is to be provided on company stationery over the signature and title of his/her supervisor. The
following credits are awarded for ASE exams:
ASE Exam
A1 Engine Repair
A2 Automatic Transmission Trans Axle
A3 Manual Drive Train and Axle
A4 Suspension and Steering
A5 Brakes
A6 Electrical Systems
A7 Heating & Air Conditioning
A8 Engine Performance
TOTAL
NOVA Course
AUT 112 Automotive Engines II
AUT 142 Auto Power Trains II
AUT 141 Auto Power Trains I
AUT 266 Auto Alignment, Suspension, and
Steering
AUT 265 Automotive Braking Systems
AUT 241 Automotive Electricity I
AUT 236 Automotive Climate Control
AUT 111 Automotive Engines I
Credit
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
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L1 Advanced Engine Performance
AUT 121 or AUT 122 Automotive Fuel
Systems I or II
OR
AUT 215 Emissions Systems Diagnosis &
Repair + AUT 226 Advanced ASM Emissions
Diagnostics
4
B2 Painting & Refinishing
B3 Non-Structural Analysis
B4 Structural Analysis & Damage Repair
TOTAL
More information from ASE:
AUB 118 Automotive Paint Preparation
AUB 106 Basic Sheet Metal Operations
AUB 116 Auto Body Repair
4
4
4
12
Or call the NOVA Automotive program:
ASE
101 Blue Seal Drive, S.E.
Suite 101
Leesburg, VA 20175
Telephone: 1-877-ASE-Tech (273-8324); Local: 703-699-6600
www.ase.com
Alexandria Campus
Telephone: 703-845-6230 or 703-845-6190
Manassas Campus
Telephone: 703-257-6676 or 703-257-6679
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New York University (NYU) Foreign Language Proficiency Exams
This option is intended for students who were educated in a language other than English and they wish to
earn college credit for their native language. NOVA will accept the 12-Point exam at six credits for World
Language 201 and 202. Scoring for this test can take up to eight weeks and the scores are valid for five
years. Students must take the exam at a designated location in the United States if not taking it at NYU.
Credit is awarded based on ACTFL ratings.
Students take a 12-point exam that tests listening, reading, and writing skills. Students are given two hours
to complete the entire 12-point exam.
A score of at least 7 - 9 points (Intermediate-Mid) may receive 3 credits for level 201.
A score of 10 – 12 points (Intermediate-High) may receive 6 credits for levels 201 and 202.
More information about these exams and the list of languages offered can be found at
http://www.scps.nyu.edu/academics/departments/foreign-languages/testing.html
Exam can be taken at a NOVA Workforce Development location: Annandale (703) 323-3472 or Alexandria
(703) 845-6280.
Phlebotomy Certification and/or valid documentation of extensive experience
Students certified as a Phlebotomy Technician by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) –
Board of Certification (BOC) and/or who have extensive current experience in all aspects of phlebotomy
under the direction of a CAP accredited full service laboratory will be granted the credit listed below upon
presentation of valid documentation showing such certification and/or experience.
Course
MDL 106 Clinical Phlebotomy
Updated 2/23/13
Credits
4
Applicable to
Phlebotomy Career Studies Certificate
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SAT Subject Tests
Credit for prior learning will be granted to students for successful completion of the listed SAT Subject
Exams. Test scores must be presented directly to a Student Services Center at NOVA.
SAT Subject Tests
Subject Exam
French
German
Latin
Spanish
U.S. History
Score
NOVA Course
Credits
≥560
≥620
≥560
≥620
≥560
≥620
≥560
≥620
FRE 201 Intermediate French I
FRE 201+202 Intermediate French I-II
GER 201 Intermediate German I
GER 201+202 Intermediate German I-II
LAT 201 Intermediate Latin I
LAT 201+202 Intermediate Latin I-II
SPA 201 Intermediate Spanish I
SPA 201+202 Intermediate Spanish I-II
3
6
3
6
3
6
3
6
≥530
HIS elective
3
Effective Spring 2006
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SECTION 4—Credit for Learning Obtained through Life Experiences - PLACE
NOTE: These procedures are under review.
PLACE (Prior Learning Activity for Credit Evaluation) allows students to develop portfolios based on their
experiences to demonstrate learning equivalent to one or more college courses. If accepted by the faculty,
the student is then awarded credit for the course or courses. PLACE is for adults who have gained collegelevel learning through work, volunteer activities, participation in civic and community assignments, travel,
independent study, and similar “life experiences.”
Requirements and Procedures:
1. SDV 298 PLACE Seminar
A portfolio development course (SDV 298) is required of all students seeking credit for experiential
learning. The purpose of the portfolio course is to direct students in the preparation of a portfolio for
each course for which the student seeks credit. Students are provided with a course content summary
for each course for which they wish to earn credit. Each portfolio consists of six parts:
a. a chronological record, which is a short synopsis of year-by-year major events in the student’s
adult life;
b. a life history (mainly work history) paper to introduce the student to the faculty evaluator,
including a summary of his or her many lifetime accomplishments;
c. a goals paper, which helps the student focus and shows the faculty evaluator where the student
plans to go in the short term and long term future;
d. a narrative of competencies which describes where learning took place and a very detailed
description of that learning based on the course content summary;
e. a copy of the course content summary; and
f. documentation of each statement made of major accomplishments and learning experiences
(job descriptions, transcripts, letters of verification, performance evaluations, pictures, audio and
video, samples of work produced, computer programs written, etc.)
2. Students must pay an evaluation fee for each course before the portfolio will be evaluated.
3. The academic deans assign each portfolio to an appropriate faculty member.
4. Credit is awarded based upon the recommendation of the faculty member. If credit is recommended,
the student will receive a “P” grade for the course.
5. Students may be awarded up to 15 credits through PLACE, plus the credit for SDV 298, toward an
associate degree. Students may receive up to 10 credits toward certificates and career studies
programs through PLACE. In special cases, students may receive more credits through PLACE; to do so
they must submit a detailed letter of justification.
6. Credit earned through PLACE may not be used to meet the residency requirement for graduation, but
the credit from SDV 298 does count toward residency.
The PLACE program is offered at some campuses and online through the Extended Learning Institute. For additional
information, call the Student Services Center at any NOVA campus.
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