University Of Arizona Global Campus San Diego

Nontraditional Credits In alignment with the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) and WASC Senior College and University Commission, UAGC defines Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) as "a practice used by institutions to recognize or award credit for demonstrated college-level learning gained in settings outside of higher education". At UAGC, nontraditional credits are considered synonymous with Credit for Prior Learning and can be awarded in three ways: through national testing programs, through national credit recommendations, and through UAGC Prior Learning Assessment (PLA).. National testing programs include: AP: Advanced Placement Cambridge International Education (CIE) CLEP: College Level Examination Program DSST: DANTES Subject Standardized Tests Excelsior: UExcel IB: International Baccalaureate, TECEP: Thomas Edison College Examination Program. National credit recommendations include the American Council on Education (ACE) and the National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS). UAGC PLA includes Sponsored Professional Training and Experiential Essays. Work or life experience not covered by a national testing program or national credit recommendation service may be eligible for review through UAGC PLA for possible college credit. Please review the Transfer Credit Provisions and Limitations sections for additional information regarding nontraditional credits.