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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 3

I. SECTION ONE ................................................................................................................................ 4

a. STUDENT ELIGIBILITY to REQUEST CREDIT ........................................................ 5

b. GUIDELINES for AWARDING CREDIT ..................................................................... 5

c. CROSSWALK for PRIOR LEARNING PATHWAYS .................................................. 6

d. APPLICATION for PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT ............................................. 6

e. APPLICABLE FEES ....................................................................................................... 6

II. SECTION TWO: PATHWAYS for PRIOR LEARNING .............................................................. 7

a. Military Training .............................................................................................................. 8

b. Professional Work Experience ......................................................................................... 8

c. External Exams ................................................................................................................ 9

i. College Level Examination Program (CLEP) .................................................... 9

ii. Advanced Placement (AP) .................................................................................. 9

iii. International Baccalaureate (IB) ....................................................................... 10

d. Internal Credit by Exam ................................................................................................. 10

e. Continuing Education Mirror Courses ........................................................................... 11

f. Licensure and Professional Certification ....................................................................... 12

i. Basic Peace Officer/Police Academy ............................................................... 12

ii. Firefighter/Fire Science Academy .................................................................... 12

iii. Federal Professional Training Center (FLETC) ............................................... 12

iv. U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) – Border Patrol .............................. 13

v. U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) – Field Operations ......................... 13

vi. EMT Paramedic to RN Associate of Applied Science ..................................... 13

vii. LVN to RN Associate of Applied Science ....................................................... 13

g. Career Education or Vocational Training (CEVT) ........................................................ 14

h. Summary Crosswalk for Prior Learning Assessment Pathways .................................... 15

III. SECTION THREE: APPENDICES .............................................................................................. 16

a. APPENDIX A – Application for Prior Learning Assessment ....................................... 17

b. APPENDIX B – Required Scores for CLEP Subject Examination Credit .................... 18

c. APPENDIX C – Required Scores for AP Credit ........................................................... 19

d. APPENDIX D – Required Scores for IB Credit ............................................................ 20

e. APPENDIX E – List of CE Courses to Credit Courses ................................................. 22

f. APPENDIX F – CEU to SCH Conversion Form ........................................................... 23

g. APPENDIX G – Transfer of Quarter to Semester Hours .............................................. 24

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INTRODUCTION

South Texas College (STC) strives to provide students with opportunities to receive credit for prior learning

while still maintaining the academic integrity of its academic programs. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is

the evaluation of an individual’s learning outside of the college classroom. PLA gives students an

opportunity to earn college credits for college-level knowledge they have acquired through experience

including military service, employment history, advanced high school courses, or vocational training.

Students may petition course credit for experiential learning, non-credit course completion, professional

development, licensure/certifications, and national exams. Course credit is awarded when content mastered

through an experience is comparable to the student learning outcomes of an STC course. Participants benefit

from recognized learning outside the traditional classroom, reduced program costs, and timely degree

completion.

To accommodate this need, STC has developed the Prior Learning Assessment Guidelines and Procedures

Manual. This Manual is designed to provide information about the diverse ways in which students obtain

academic credit for learned knowledge and skills outside a classroom setting. This academic college credit

can be awarded through the following seven (7) prior learning programs/pathways:

• Military Training

• Professional Work Experience

• External Exams – CLEP, AP, IB

• Internal Credit by Exam

• Continuing Education Mirror Courses

• Licensure or Professional Certification

• Career Education or Vocational Training

The Academic Affairs Division and the Student Affairs & Enrollment Management Division work

collaboratively to process assessment requests. The Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs

ensures PLA adheres to institutional policies and regional accreditation standards, maintains academic

integrity, and follows current business processes. The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs &

Enrollment Management provides support to PLA applicants through academic advising, application

assistance, and posting credit. STC Policies are consistent with Southern Association of Colleges and

Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) principles and with South Texas College Board Policy 3346

- Awarding Academic Credit for Experiential Learning and Non-Credit Coursework.

This PLA Guidelines and Procedures Manual provides students with insight regarding student eligibility

requirements to request credit, the credit for prior learning guidelines, the amount of fees required if

applicable, the criteria for each prior learning pathway, and the STC procedures for granting credit.

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Section I

• Student Eligibility to Request PLA

• Guidelines for Awarding Credit

• Crosswalk for Prior Learning Pathways

• Application for PLA

• Applicable Fees

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SECTION I: Section One of this Manual includes information regarding the eligibility

requirements students must meet in order to request credit for prior learning, and the guidelines

used when assessing credit. This Section refers students to the Crosswalk for Prior Learning

Pathways (on page 15) which is a table that summarizes student responsibilities to request credit

and the procedures STC follows to assess and grant credit. Also included in this Section is a list

of the prior learning pathways that require an application and any applicable fees.

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY to REQUEST CREDIT

To request PLA credit, students must meet the following requirements.

1. Student must be admitted in an Academic or Workforce Program past census date of the current

semester and be in good standing (GPA 2.0).

2. Student must have successfully completed a minimum of 6 hours of STC course work.

3. Student must provide official documentation of Prior Learning (transcripts, licensures, certificates,

work experience, etc.)

GUIDELINES for AWARDING CREDIT

Credit for prior learning can be awarded only after the assessment of prior learning experiences and only for

documented learning that demonstrates achievement of all identified learning outcomes for a specific course

or courses.

1. Students cannot request PLA for courses attempted or previously taken.

A. Attempted – Courses that appear on an STC or transferring institution transcript as withdrawn

(W) or incomplete (I).

B. Previously Taken – Courses that appear on STC or transferring institution transcript with a

grade.

2. Credit may only be awarded for courses applicable to the student’s declared degree plan.

3. Credit is posted after census date of the semester in which the assessment was taken.

4. Credit does not count toward the 25% residency requirement of the college, nor meet eligibility

requirements for financial aid or loan deferment.

5. Credit may not exceed 50% of a student’s Certificate, Associate, or Bachelor’s degree coursework.

6. Credit earned through PLA cannot be removed from a student’s transcript once it has been awarded.

7. Course credit is documented as “TCR” on an STC transcript and contributes toward graduation

requirements. Letter grades cannot be given for course credit earned through PLA.

8. Other institutions are not obligated to accept credit earned through PLA. It is the student’s

responsibility to check with the transfer institution before pursuing the PLA process.

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9. Upon completion, the PLA Application and copy of the results (exam, portfolio, and etc.) will be

forwarded to the Office of Admissions & Records for filing.

10. Students who are denied credit through PLA for a specific course may not petition for credit again for

that course by any options defined under PLA.

CROSSWALK for PRIOR LEARNING PATHWAYS

The Crosswalk for PLA Pathways (on page 15) is a table that provides a summary of how to earn STC

college course credit for each eligible Pathway. Please refer to the Crosswalk for details regarding

required documents and procedures.

APPLICATION for PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT To receive credit for the following prior learning pathways, students must complete an application

(Appendix A).

• Pathway 1 – Military Training (application not required)

• Pathway 2 – Professional Work Experience

• Pathway 3 – External Exams (application not required)

• Pathway 4 – Internal Credit by Exam

• Pathway 5 – Continuing Education Mirror Courses

• Pathway 6 – Licensure and Professional Certification

• Pathway 7 – Career Education or Vocational Training

APPLICABLE FEES The chart below indicates applicable fees for processing credit for prior learning. Fees are non-refundable

and must be paid to the Cashiers Office prior to submitting an Application for evaluation.

Pathway Prior Learning Fee

1 Military Training No Fee

2 Professional Work Experience $60 per portfolio

3 External Exams – CLEP, AP, IB No Fee

4 Internal Credit by Exam $25 or based on department expense

plus Tuition based on residency

5 Continuing Education Mirror Courses No Fee

6 Licensure or Professional Certification No Fee

7 Career Education or Vocational Training $25 or based on department expense

plus Tuition based on residency

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Section II

• Pathways for Prior Learning

1. Military Training

2. Professional Work Experience

3. External Exams – CLEP, AP, IB

4. Internal Credit by Exam

5. Continuing Education Mirror Courses

6. Licensure or Professional Certification

7. Career Education or Vocational Training

• Summary Crosswalk for Prior Learning Assessment Pathways

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SECTION II: Section Two of this Manual contains a description of each prior learning

pathway, steps students should take to request credit, and the STC procedures for assessing and granting

credit.

PATHWAYS for PRIOR LEARNING

1. Military Training

STC is committed to ensuring our active duty, former, and retired military personnel receive

credit for college-level knowledge gained through their service to our country. Service

members (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard) should provide a Joint Services

Transcript or (Air Force) Community College of the Air Force Transcript for evaluation.

The STC Office of Veterans Affairs is available to provide assistance to all veterans.

Office locations are: Pecan Campus, Bldg. K, Room 2.602; Mid-Valley Campus, Bldg. F,

Room 117; and Starr County Campus, Bldg. G, Room 1.410. For additional information

online, visit the STC Veterans Affairs website: https://www.southtexascollege.edu/veterans/.

NOTE: There is no application or fee for this prior learning assessment.

Student Responsibilities

Order/Request official military transcripts to be sent directly to the STC Office of

Admissions & Records

STC Procedures

Office of Admissions & Records

o Review and assess transcript

o Verify that training has been reviewed by ACE and is listed in the National

Guide to College Credit for Workforce Training on the ACE website

o Grant applicable credit for knowledge, skills, and training

2. Professional Work Experience

Credit for Professional Work Experience indicates that a student has received credit by

successfully documenting professional work experience closely related to defined course

work, or degree requirements. Qualified experience may include occupational, supervisory or

managerial skills obtained in industry, business, military, professional, or service occupations.

The experience shall be from employment or workshop learning, recent and relevant, and of

satisfactory performance.

College credit granted through Professional Work Experience shall not be based on hours of

experience but on relevant college level learning attained. To be considered for credit toward

degree requirements, experience must have been at increasingly rigorous levels of learning

equivalent to the level of difficulty associated with college course work. Learning must meet

standards as set by the course syllabi for which credit would be granted. The life/work

experiences must have taken place within 5 years prior to the request date.

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Student Responsibilities

Meet with Program/Department Chair for initial interview

Identify courses that best match knowledge and expertise

After advising from the Chair, follow instructions provided by an approved portfolio

builder website to complete a digital portfolio (approved list under development)

o Submit the completed portfolio(s) to the approved vendor for assessment

Submit evaluated portfolio to Program/Department Chair

STC Procedures

Program/Department Chair

o Conduct initial assessment of knowledge and skills during interview

o If applicable, refer student to list of approved portfolio builder websites (approved

list under development)

o Review submitted portfolio and assessment

o Submit completed portfolio with PLA approval form to Office of Admissions and

Records

Office of Admissions and Records

o Grant applicable college credit hours aligned to student’s declared degree plan

credits and post to student transcript

3. External Exam Credit

PLA credits may be granted for several national examinations including: College Level

Examination Program (CLEP), Advanced Placement (AP), and International Baccalaureate

(IB). Any student interested in demonstrating their knowledge by passing an exam needs to be

advised first if the exam(s) are applicable to the student’s degree plan.

NOTE: There is no application or payment to STC for this prior learning assessment;

however, most external exams have a fee that is paid to the testing administrator upon

registration. Credit for CLEP, AP, IB, internal exams or combination thereof may not exceed

75% of degree requirements.

• College Level Examination Program (CLEP) A CLEP exam allows students to demonstrate mastery of college-level knowledge in a

particular subject. For additional information, refer to http://clep.collegeboard.org/exam. Appendix B of this Manual lists the required scores for CLEP Subject Examination Credit.

• Advanced Placement (AP)

While attending high school, students are able to pursue college-level studies with the

opportunity to earn college credit by taking AP exams. For additional information, refer

to http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/about.html. Appendix C of this

Manual lists the required scores for credit through AP exams.

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• International Baccalaureate (IB)

IB exams are administered for students at specific high schools that follow the IB curriculum.

Appendix D of this Manual lists the required scores to earn credit through IB exams.

Student Responsibilities

Register for exam, pay applicable fee, and request scores to be sent directly to STC

If test was taken previously, contact test administrator and request scores to be sent

directly to STC

STC Procedures

Office of Admissions & Records

o Review and assess official exam scores

o Grant applicable credit based on required scores

o Issue a “CR” on student’s transcript for exams with passing scores

4. Internal Credit by Exam

Credit by Exam assessments are developed by the Workforce Program(s) and administered by

Program Chairs. The Program Chair along with department faculty determine which courses

can be challenged and the competencies that will be assessed based on the learning outcomes

for the course. All assessments are similar to exams administered in a traditional course, and

the same assessment is used at all STC campuses. Depending upon the nature of the course,

the examination may consist of practical demonstration(s) of competence.

NOTE: Internal Credit by Exam can only be attempted once per course. Credit for CLEP, AP,

IB, departmental examinations or combination thereof may not exceed 75% of degree

requirements. There is a $25 application fee, or fee based on department expense, plus

tuition based on residency. Fees must be paid prior to taking the exam.

Student Responsibilities

Consult with Program Chair of the area for which you are seeking credit

If it is determined that an Internal Credit by Exam is applicable, request and complete

the Credit by Exam form

Submit completed form to Program Chair for signature

Pay required tuition fee at the Cashiers Office

Staple receipt of payment to form and submit to Program Chair

Schedule test with Program Chair

STC Procedures

Program Chair

o Advise student regarding assessment requirements and provide an application

if applicable

o Sign completed application

o Schedule exam and provide student with date, time, and location details

o Evaluate exam and determine score; if student earned a passing grade, sign the

form and forward with exam to the Dean for signature

Division Dean

o Review completed forms and sign

o For passing scores, submit application and paid receipt to the Office of

Admissions & Records

Office of Admissions & Records

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o Issue a “CR” on student’s transcript for exams with passing scores o For auditing purposes, maintain a file including the Credit by Exam Form,

receipt of payment, assessment tool, and exam score 5. Continuing Education Mirror Courses

A Mirror Course is the articulation of a Continuing Education Unit (CEU) or non-credit course

into Semester Credit Hour (SCH) applicable toward a Certificate or an Associate of Applied

Science Degree. The STC Continuing Education Program has designed the Career Pathways

Project which implements an agreement between Continuing Education and Academic

Divisions for awarding SCH for qualifying CEUs. Students have the opportunity to earn

college SCH for certain qualifying Continuing Education courses once they are fully admitted

into the College.

NOTE: There is no application or fee for this prior learning assessment. Students seeking CEU

to SCH conversion must request and submit CEU to SCH conversion form within one (1) year of

completion of the Continuing Education course.

Prior to start of Continuing Education course identified for CEU-to-SCH conversion: The Academic Program Chair reviews and approves credentials of the Continuing Education

instructor. The credentials must meet the requirements for the credit course.

The Academic Program Chair reviews and approves the syllabus prepared for the

Continuing Education course. The syllabus must meet all credit requirements including, but

not limited to, curriculum, textbook, and student learning outcomes.

The Academic Program Chair reviews and approves the students based upon the

prerequisites stipulated for that course which may include reading, writing, and math

prerequisites.

Student Responsibilities

Contact the Department of Continuing Education (956-872-3585) to determine if a course is

eligible for Continuing Education Unit (CEU) to Semester Credit Hour (SCH) conversion

If course(s) are eligible for conversion, complete the top portion of the CEU to SCH

Conversion Form (Appendix F)

Submit form to the Department of Continuing Education

STC Procedures

Continuing Education Dean

o Review form; if all requirements are met, approve by signing conversion form

o Forward form and related documents to the Academic Program Chair

Program Chair

o Verify student passed CE course with grade required for conversion and met all

admission requirements for the credit program selected

o Approve conversion of CEU to SCH by signing and forwarding required form to the

Academic Division Dean

Academic Division Dean

o Review and approve by signing conversion form

o Forward form to Associate Dean of Curriculum and Student Learning

Associate Dean of Curriculum and Student Learning

o Review and approve by signing conversion form

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o Forward form to Vice President for Academic Affairs

Vice President for Academic Affairs

o Review and approve by signing conversion form

o Forward form and related documents to the Director of Student Records and

Registrar

Office of Admissions and Records

o Issue a “CR” on student’s transcript for SCH

o Send form and documentation to Dean of Continuing, Professional, and Workforce

Education

Dean of Continuing, Professional, and Workforce Education

o For auditing purposes, maintain a file including form and documentation

➢ Documentation by course includes the following:

− Course Information form (course name and number, instructor’s name, etc.)

− Credentials of the Continuing Education instructor

− Syllabus prepared for the Continuing Education course

− Student Information form (name, final numerical grade, etc.)

− Test scores such as TABE, if applicable

6. Licensure and Professional Certification

STC provides Educational Pathways for individuals who earn professional certification

locally, regionally, and nationally. The College has developed a process to assess the non-

credit courses taken as part of certain training programs and then provides students with

escrow credits toward Associate and Bachelor’s Degrees.

Credit is based on competencies demonstrated through successful completion of the

certification or state licensure assessment. Accepted Licensures/Professional Certifications

include the training, certification, or licensures listed below.

• Basic Peace Officer/Police Academy

Upon review of Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) training transcript,

and successful completion of the STC courses listed below, individuals who have earned

a TCOLE Basic Peace Officer Certification will receive 23 escrowed college credit

hours toward an Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement.

CJSA 1348 – Ethics in Criminal Justice

CJLE 1249 – Intermediate Arrest, Search and Seizure

• Firefighter/Fire Science Academy

Upon review of Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCOFP) training transcript, and

successful completion of the STC courses listed below, individuals who have completed and

maintained a TCOFP Firefighter Certification will receive 26 escrowed college credit hours

toward an Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science.

FIRT 1427 – Building Construction in the Fire Service

FIRT 1353 – Legal Aspects of Fire Protection

• Federal Professional Training Centers (FLETC)

STC developed a College Credit Initiative Agreement with the Federal Law Enforcement

Training Center (FLETC) to provide college credits to graduates of FLETC training

programs. Graduates of the Criminal Investigator Training Program, Land

Management Police Training Program, or Uniformed Police Training Program will

receive escrowed college credit hours (6 hours for Criminal Investigator Training

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Program, 9 hours for Land Management Police Training Program, 6 hours for Uniformed

Police Training Program) toward an Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement

upon completion of the STC courses listed below.

CJSA 1348 – Ethics in Criminal Justice

CJLE 1249 – Intermediate Arrest, Search and Seizure

• U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) – Border Patrol

Upon completion of the STC courses listed below, individuals with a U.S. Border Patrol

Integrated Academy Certification will receive 17 escrowed college credit hours toward

an Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement.

CJSA 1348 – Ethics in Criminal Justice

CJLE 1249 – Intermediate Arrest, Search and Seizure

• U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) – Field Operations

Upon completion of the STC courses listed below, individuals who have completed the

U.S. Field Operations Training Course will receive 12 escrowed college credit hours

toward an Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement.

CJSA 1348 – Ethics in Criminal Justice

CJLE 1249 – Intermediate Arrest, Search and Seizure

• EMT Paramedic to RN Associate of Applied Science

Upon completion of the STC courses listed below, individuals with a Paramedic License

will receive 10 escrowed college credit hours toward the Registered Nurse – Associate of

Applied Science.

RNSG 1417 – Concepts of Professional Nursing Practice I

RNSG 1140 – Professional Nursing Skills

RNSG 1162 – Transition Clinical

• LVN to RN Associate of Applied Science

Upon completion of the STC courses listed below, individuals with an LVN License will

receive 10 escrowed college credit hours toward the Registered Nurse – Associate of

Applied Science.

RNSG 1417 – Concepts of Professional Nursing Practice I

RNSG 1140 – Professional Nursing Skills

RNSG 1162 – Transition Clinical

Student Responsibilities

Order/Request official transcripts to be sent directly to the STC Office of

Admissions & Records

Provide documentation of certification or licensure

STC Procedures

Office of Admissions & Records

o Review and assess transcript

o Verify that training was successfully completed and certification or license

earned

o Grant applicable escrowed college credit hours aligned to student’s declared

degree plan

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7. Career Education or Vocational Training

Career Education or Vocational Training (CEVT) is any course of study or practical training

offered by a trade school, technical institute, vocational, or for-profit college that is designed

to lead directly to career opportunities in a particular field. College credit can be awarded

for PLA from a non-regionally accredited College or University through Internal Credit by

Exam. See above, Pathway 4, “Internal Credit by Exam.”

NOTE: There is a $25 application fee, or fee based on department expense, plus tuition

based on residency. Fees must be paid prior to taking the exam.

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Summary Crosswalk for Prior Learning Assessment Pathways

# PLA Pathway Application/Fee Student Responsibilities STC Procedures

1 Military Training No

Send military transcripts to Office of Admissions & Records

• Community College of the Air Force, OR

• Joint Services Transcript (SMART)

Office of Admissions & Records: Review and assess transcript and grant applicable credit.

2 Professional Work

Experience Yes/$60 per

portfolio

Meet with Program Chair. If applicable, submit completed application requesting credit. Build and submit evaluated portfolio. NOTE: The life/work experiences must have taken place within 5 years prior to the request date.

Program/Department Chair: Met with student to conduct initial assessment. Refer student to portfolio builder website if applicable. Review completed portfolio and assessment. Submit portfolio and completed PLA Approval Form to Admissions & Records. Office of Admissions & Records: Grant applicable credit.

3 External Exam Credit

CLEP, AP, IB No

Send scores to Office of Admissions & Records. NOTE: Credit for CLEP, AP, IB, internal exams or combination thereof may not exceed 75% of degree requirements.

Office of Admissions & Records: Review and assess exam scores. Grant applicable credit.

4 Internal Credit by

Exam Administered by STC

Yes/$25 + Tuition

Consult with Program Chair. Submit completed application requesting credit. Pay required fees. Take exam. NOTE: Internal Credit by Exam can only be attempted once per course. Credit for CLEP, AP, IB, departmental examinations or combination thereof may not exceed 75% of degree requirements.

Program Chair: Advise student regarding assessment requirements. Sign application and schedule test. Administer and score exam. Forward completed form and passing exam to Dean. Dean: Review completed form and exam. For passing scores, submit application and paid receipt to Admissions & Records. Office of Admissions & Records: Grant credit for passing scores.

5 Continuing Education

Mirror Courses Yes/No Fee

Contact Department of Continuing Education to determine if course is eligible for conversion to academic credit. Submit completed CEU to SCH Conversion Form to Department of Continuing Education. NOTE: Students seeking CEU to SCH conversion must request and submit CEU to SCH conversion form within one (1) year of completion of the Continuing Education course.

Continuing Education Dean: Review conversion form; if requirements are met, approve by signature and forward to Academic Program Chair. Program Chair: Verify passing grades; approve by signature and forward to Academic Division Dean. Academic Div. Dean: Review and approve by signature; forward to Associate Dean of Curriculum & Student Learning. Assoc. Dean of CSL: Review and approve by signature; forward to VP for Academic Affairs. VP for Academic Affairs: Review and approve by signature; forward to form with all necessary signatures to the Director of Student Records and Registrar. Office of Admissions & Records: Grant credit for approved conversion and forward all documentation to Continuing Education Dean for record-keeping.

6 Licensure and Professional Certification

Yes/$25 Consult with Program Chair for review of official transcripts, licensure, and/or certification documentation for eligibility.

▪ Office of Admissions & Records: Review and assess transcript. Verify successful completion of training and licensure/certification documentation. Grant applicable credit.

7 Career Education or Vocational Training

Yes/$25 + Tuition

Follow responsibilities for Pathway #4 Follow procedures for Pathway #4

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Section III

• Appendices

▪ Application for Prior Learning Assessment

▪ Required Scores for CLEP Subject Examination Credit

▪ Required Scores for AP Credit

▪ Required Scores for IB Credit

▪ List of CE Courses to Credit Courses

▪ CEU to SCH Conversion Form

▪ Transfer of Quarter to Semester Hours

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APPENDIX A – Application for Prior Learning Assessment

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APPENDIX B – Required Scores for CLEP Subject Examination Credit

Subject Min. Score STC Course Credit Hours

Info Systems and Computer Applications 50 COSC 1301 3

Financial Accounting 50 ACCT 2401, ACCT 2402 8

Biology 50 BIOL 1408, BIOL 1409 8

Introductory Business Law 50 BUSI 2301 3

Chemistry 50 CHEM 1411, CHEM 1412 8

Principles of Microeconomics 50 ECON 2302 3

Principles of Macroeconomics 50 ECON 2301 3

College Composition 50 ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302 6

Spanish Language 65 SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412 8

Analyzing & Interpreting Literature 50 ENGL 2341 3

American Literature 50 ENGL 2326 3

English Literature 50 ENGL 2321 3

History of the US I 50 HIST 1301 3

History of the US II 50 HIST 1302 3

Western Civilization I 50 HIST 2311 3

Western Civilization II 50 HIST 2312 3

College Algebra 50 MATH 1414 4

Calculus 50 MATH 2413, MATH 2414 8

Introductory Psychology 50 PSYC 2301 3

Introductory Sociology 50 SOCI 1301 3

College Mathematics 50 MATH 1332 3

Principles of Management 53 TMGT 3305 3

Principles of Marketing 53 TMGT 3000 (upper-level elective) 3

Introductory Business Law 54 TMGT 3336 3

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APPENDIX C – Required Scores for AP Credit

Subject Min. Score

STC Course Credit Hours

Biology 3 (BIOL 1406, BIOL 1407) or (BIOL 1408, BIOL 1409) 8

Environ. Science 3 BIOL 2406 4

Chemistry 3 CHEM 1411, CHEM 1412 8

Computer Science (A) 3 COSC 1436 4

Macroeconomics 3 ECON 2301 3

Microeconomics 3 ECON 2302 3

English Language and Composition 3 ENGL 1301 3

English Literature and Composition 3 ENGL 1301 3

United States History 3 HIST 1301, HIST 1302 6

European History 3 HIST 2311, HIST 2312 6

Calculus AB 3 MATH 2413 4

Calculus BC 3 MATH 2413, MATH 2414 8

Physics B 3 PHYS 1401, PHYS 1402 8

Physics C: Mechanics 3 PHYS 2425 4

Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism 3 PHYS 2426 4

US Government and Politics 3 GOVT 2305, GOVT 2306 6

Spanish Language 3 SPAN 1411 4

Spanish Literature 3 SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412 8

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APPENDIX D – Required Scores for IB Credit (Note: Eligibility requirements apply)

IB Examination Score STC Course Credit Hours

Biology

Biology (SL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 BIOL 1408 4

Biology (HL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 BIOL 1408 & BIOL 1409 8

Business and Management

Business and Management 4, 5, 6, or 7 BUSI 1301 3

Chemistry

Chemistry (SL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 CHEM 1411 4

Chemistry (HL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 CHEM 1411 & CHEM 1412 8

Computer Science

Computer Science (SL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 COSC 1301 3

Economics

Economics (SL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 ECON 2301 3

Economics (HL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 ECON 2301 & ECON 2302 6

English

English (SL) Language A1 or A2 4, 5, 6, or 7 ENGL 1301 & ENGL 1302 6

English (HL) Language A1 or A2 4, 5, 6, or 7 ENGL 1301 & ENGL 1302 6

Geography

Geography (SL or HL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 GEOG 1301 3

History of the Americas

History of the Americas (SL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 HIST 1301 3

History of the Americas (HL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 HIST 1301 & HIST 1302 6

Mathematics

Mathematical Studies (SL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 MATH 1332 or MATH 1414 3 or 4

Further Mathematics (SL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 MATH 1332 3

Mathematics (SL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 MATH 1414 4

Mathematics (HL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 MATH 2412 & MATH 2413 8

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IB Examination Score STC Course Credit Hours

Modern Languages

Spanish Language A1 or A2 (SL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 SPAN 1411 & SPAN 1412 8

Spanish Language A1 or A2 (HL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412, SPAN 2311 & SPAN 2312 14

Spanish Language B (SL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412 8

Spanish Language B (HL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412, SPAN 2311 & SPAN 2312 14

Spanish Language Ab 4, 5, 6, or 7 SPAN 1411 4

Music

Music (SL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 MUSI 1306 3

Music (HL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 MUSI 1306, MUSI 1211 & MUSI 1116 6

Philosophy

Philosophy (SL or HL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 PHIL 1301 3

Physics

Physics (SL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 PHYS 1401 4

Physics (HL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 PHYS 1401 & PHYS 1402 8

Psychology

Psychology (SL or HL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 PSYC 2301 3

Social and Cultural Anthropology

Social and Cultural Anthropology (SL or HL)

4, 5, 6, or 7 ANTH 2351 3

Theatre Arts

Theatre Arts (SL or HL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 DRAM 1310 3

Film (SL or HL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 DRAM 2366 3

Visual Arts

Visual Arts (SL or HL) 4, 5, 6, or 7 ARTS 1301 3

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APPENDIX E – List of CE Courses to Credit Courses

CE WECM Course No. Credit WECM Course No. Course Name

ACNT 1003 ACNT 1303 Intro to Accounting I

HRPO 1011 HRPO 1311 Human Relations

HITT 1005 HITT 1305 Medical Terminology I

MDCA 1021 MDCA 1321 Administrative Procedures

ACNT 1011 ACNT 1311 Intro to Computerized

Accounting

HITT 1001 HITT 1301 Health Data Content and

Structure

HITT 1011 HITT 1211 Health Information Systems

BMGT 1001 BMGT 1301 Supervision

WLDG 1028 WLDG 1428 Intro to Shielded Metal Arc

Welding

WLDG 1013 WLDG 1313 Intro to Blueprint Reading for

Welders

EMSP 1001 EMSP 1501 Emergency Medical

Technician

PHRA 1009 PHRA 1309 Pharmaceutical Mathematics I

PHRA 1001 PHRA 1301 Intro to Pharmacy

NURA 1001 NURA 1401 Nurse Aide for Health Care

NURA 1060 NURA 1160 Clinical I

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APPENDIX F – CEU to SCH Conversion Form

Student’s Name: _______________________ Student’s ID Number: _________________

Course Name and Number: _______________________________________________________

(must be a mirror WECM course to a credit course and use the WECM non-credit course number)

SCH Course Number: ___________________

Instructor’s Name: ______________________________________________________________

Form must be submitted within one year of the completion of the Continuing Education course.

Approvals prior to start of Continuing Education course

Requirement Approval by Signature

Date

Instructor credentials Academic Program Chair

Course syllabus Academic Program Chair

Student’s prerequisites Academic Program Chair

Approvals at the end of Continuing Education course

Requirement Approval by Signature

Date

Student’s passing grade Instructor

Student’s admission requirements

Academic Program Chair

Conversion of CEU to SCH Academic Program Chair

Continuing Education Dean

Academic Division Dean

Associate Dean of Curriculum and Student Learning

Vice President for Academic Affairs

Execution of conversion of CEU to SCH and filing of form

Director of Admissions and Registrar

Filing of form and documentation

Continuing Education Dean

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APPENDIX G - Transfer of Quarter to Semester Hours

Quarter Semester Quarter Semester

1 .67 26 17.33

2 1.33 27 18

3 2. 28 18.67

4 2.67 29 19.33

5 3.33 30 20

6 4 31 20.67

7 4.67 32 21.33

8 5.33 33 22

9 6 34 22.67

10 6.67 35 23.33

11 7.33 36 24

12 8 37 24.67

13 8.67 38 25.33

14 9.33 39 26

15 10 40 26.67

16 10.67 41 27.33

17 11.33 42 28

18 12 43 28.67

19 12.67 44 29.33

20 13.37 45 30

21 14 46 30.67

22 14.67 47 31.33

23 15.33 48 32

24 16 49 32.67

25 16.67 50 33.34

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