Department of Human Services
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)
Credit fo Prior Learning (CPL) provides our Â鶹´«Ã½ an opportunity to gain course credit by utilizing their professional experience and acquired knowledge. Through the submission of a portfolio, Â鶹´«Ã½' applicable experiences are reviewed to determine if the content and rigor of coursework has been met.
CPL GUIDELINES:
- Students must be pursuing a major or minor in Human Services, Aging Studies, Aging Studies Long Term Care Administration, Early Childhood Program Administration, or Financial Literacy.
- Prior to beginning the CPL process, Â鶹´«Ã½ must consult with their Academic Advisor, or Graduate Coordinator for Graduate Students, or Department Chair 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 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, Â鶹´«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 through CPL. All credits earned through CPL are considered residential credits.
Contact Information:
Alisa Gray, Undergraduate Academic Advisor, aagray@eiu.edu
Dr. Kathleen O'Rourke, Graduate Coordinator, kaorourke@eiu.edu
Dr. Jill Bowers, Department Chair, jbowers2@eiu.edu
CPL Approval Process
Credit for Prior Learning Application
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