Many of our students come to the Pace
University/NACTEL
program with either a number of years experience in the industry
or with some prior training. Because of that, Pace has created
a Prior Learning Assessment system designed to allow you to earn
credit based on knowledge you've acquired through work or other
non-credit bearing training or classes.
Prior
Learning Assessment
does not include the transfer
of credits earned at other accredited institutions.
Portfolio
Assessment
When you create a Prior Learning Portfolio, you submit information
about specific past experiences and accomplishments to Pace for
academic credit assessment. In certain cases, you may have had
learning experiences previously evaluated and assigned credit
by a national group (i.e., the military or the American Council
on Education). Because this type of assessment is conducted on
a course-by-course basis, you will need to create and submit a
separate portfolio for each course you wish to by-pass. Portfolios
are then evaluated by Pace faculty with expertise in the subject
matter. All training or prior learning must be directly related
to individual course work within the Pace University/NACTEL program.
In general, the contents of each portfolio should include:
Title Sheet
Table of Contents
Resume
Autobiography/Educational Goals Statements
Statement of How Prior Learning or Experience Relates to
Degree Plan
Detailed Description of Prior Learning or Experience
Identification of the Learning
Documentation (certificates, licenses, official school
transcripts, etc.)
Annotated Bibliography/Resources
Copy of the Student's Transcripts, if applicable
Suggestions for Evaluation
Because this can be an overwhelming and
complicated task, Pace has created a special 2
credit Prior
Learning Assessment Course that will walk you through this
process.
If you only have one or two courses for which you'd like credit, you might
opt to take a Proficiency Exam for individual classes. The cost for each exam is equal
to one credit, and you much receive a score of 85% or better to be awarded credit and allowed to by-pass
the course. Exams must be proctored, and the time and date pre-arranged.
These
assessments are designed not only to illustrate that you possess
sufficient knowledge and skill in a specific area, but also to ensure
that you have the foundation necessary for successful completion
of the Pace
University/NACTEL program.
To take a Proficiency Exam, submit a request in writing
to your Advisor.
