Credit for Prior Learning Program
Alverno recognizes that some students already have the knowledge to pass some courses, which is why the college has a Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Program. Students who successfully complete CPL assessments earn credits without having to enroll in the course.
Assessments for prerequisite courses
These assessments are FREE and typically take less than four hours to complete. Students must complete assessments and receive results before attending their first class. Click the assessment links below for assessment details as well as practice assessments.
Communications Assessment
Communication Seminar I (CM 120)
Math-based Assessments
Quantitative Literacy in the Modern World (QL 122)
Mathematical Connections (QL 156) (eligibility required)
Science Assessments
Foundations of Chemistry (SC 119)
Foundations of Biology (SC 120)
College Algebra (MT 123)
Trigonometry (MT 124)
Assessments for other courses
These assessments often require students to submit experiential essays or portfolios. Students must meet eligibility requirements. The fee for these assessments is $75 or $150 depending on the type of assessment students complete.
Students do not earn credits based solely on their experiences. Students must demonstrate that the knowledge they gained outside the classroom, e.g., professional or volunteer experience, has given them the knowledge to meet course outcomes.
Students must major or minor in Bilingual Education, Global Studies, Spanish in the Professions, or Spanish Language and Cultures to be eligible to complete these assessments.
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