Turn Your Experience Into College Credit
Our Credit for Prior Learning opportunity allows eligible students to earn college credit for non-academic learning.
Who is Credit For Prior Learning For?
Adult learners with 5+ years of professional experience and enrolled in the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies.
How many credits can I earn?
Earn 1 credit for enrolling in and completing IDST 452. By submitting a professional expertise portfolio, you may be able to earn up to 6 credits in IDST 455. These credits are not guaranteed; however, the goal of IDST 452 is to prepare you to successfully receive credit.
What is the process?
- Talk to your advisor to determine your eligibility.
- Enroll in IDST 452, where you will develop a portfolio that reflects on and documents your previous experiences.
- Submit your portfolio to a panel of faculty for assessment.
- Earn up to 6 credits in IDST 455, depending on how many competencies you choose to pursue, along with the faculty panel’s assessment.
How much does this cost?
You will pay for the 1-credit IDST 452 course, but the 1-6 IDST 455 credits are awarded at no tuition cost*.
*Non-tuition $30 per credit administrative fee applies.
Reach out to learn more!
Interested, accepted students may speak to their advisor to learn more about this process. Anyone else who's interested, contact Mariah Crilley, Ph.D.
Mariah Crilley, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice Provost for University Interdisciplinary Programs
Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs
