Credit for Prior Learning
Credit fo Prior Learning (CPL) provides graduate Âé¶¹´«Ã½ in specific programs an opportunity to gain course credit by utilizing their professional experience and acquired knowledge. Through the submission of a portfolio, Âé¶¹´«Ã½' applicable experiences are reviewed to determine if the content and rigor of coursework has been met.
CPL GUIDELINES:
- Graduate Âé¶¹´«Ã½ must be accepted into the program offering CPL.
- Prior to beginning the CPL process, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ must consult the graduate program coordinator to determine if CPL is appropriate and, if so, the steps to create/submit a portfolio. Portfolios should reflect the primary content of the CPL course syllabus and demonstrate achievement in meeting the course learning objectives. Portfolio could include evidence such as: professional development courses, experiential learning, writing samples, certification and/or licensure, etc.
- Submission of a portfolio does not guarantee credit will be awarded for a graduate course.
- Partial credit for submitted portfolios will not be awarded. Students will earn either the grade of Credit or No Credit for all approved CPL portfolio submissions.
- Regardless of portfolio evaluation outcome, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ will be responsible for all fees associated with the CPL portfolio submission and review process. (Waivers cannot be applied to any CPL fees.)
These fees include:
Portfolio Evaluation fee: $100
Course Credit fee: $300
- A maximum of nine (9) credit hours may be awarded by a graduate program through CPL.
- All credits earned through CPL are considered residential credits. Graduate Programs may elect to limit the number of CPL and/or transfer credit hours applied to the degree study plan beyond those listed in the EIU Graduate School catalog.
For more information, graduate Âé¶¹´«Ã½ should reach out to the Graduate Coordinator of their program to determine if CPL is available and appropriate. Details on the evaluation process can be found by clicking here: CPL Submission and Review Process.