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A recent survey of the members of the Lewis University chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda asked the question, “How many hours each week is need for study and writing?” As you can see, it is important to set aside a proper amount of time to be successful.  This estimation may very from student to student
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On behalf of Tennille Allen, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Director, Applied Sociology and Political Science Program, Director, African American Studies Program, we are sharing the following offer with you… My name is Tim Tackett, the deputy campaign manager for a local state senate race. Of the most important aspects to any vibrant democracy, including freedom of speech,
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One of the hallmarks of a Lewis University degree is that it is personal. Indeed, our values and culture support the personalization of your education. This can be expressed in a number of ways, for instance, “You are treated as a person, not a number.” However, just hearing that statement does not explain how the
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In this more limited form of PLA, students at Lewis may apply for credit in a catalog course that meets a major or general education course through a challenge exam or by preparing a portfolio for the course. Not all departments at Lewis accept this form of PLA and the applicant must be able to
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Four ways to earn credit through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is the process of earning college credit from learning you’ve developed in your work, training, volunteer experiences, self-directed learning projects, and personal life. Credit is not granted for experience but for the college-level learning that is documented. At Lewis University, up to 30 credits of PLA may be awarded and includes: Proficiency exams (CLEP, DSST, AP) Professional training, certifications, and licenses PLA portfolio for University Studies (elective credit) PLA for a Lewis Course Prior Learning Assessment at Lewis University provides a system for working with adult students ( age 24 and up) if they are enrolled in an undergraduate degree program offered by the four Colleges or in an accelerated undergraduate program delivered through the School for Professional and Continuing Education (SPCE).   Why PLA? Save time By participating in PLA, a student who studies at
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I attended a seminar for LewisUniversity and was sold with everything that Lewis offered. Their support staff made the transition of going back to school, after being gone for so long, much easier and stress free. The accelerated degree program particularly appealed to me because of my schedule with work and home. This program has
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Credit evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE) – military and corporate training Lewis University awards credit for military training and other non-college sponsored learning activitiesaccording to current recommendations of the American Council of Education (ACE). Credits awarded for corporate experience or military training are noted on the student’s transcript. Grades and quality points
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  Lewis University awards credit for military training and other non-college sponsored learning activities according to current recommendations of the American Council of Education (ACE). College credits may be awarded for work-related training, professional certifications and licensure earned by the student if the organization providing the training program is recognized by the American Council on
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Are you interested in accelerating your progress towards completing your degree?  Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is the process of earning college credit from learning developed through work, training, volunteer experience, self-directed learning projects, and personal life.    If you have space in your degree plan for elective credit and meet the prerequisites for PLA, you may be able to pursue PLA for University Studies Credit.   In order to pursue PLA for University Studies (elective credit), students must attend a 1 ½ hour PLA Orientation Workshop and enroll in a 1-credit hour course in portfolio preparation, “Prior Learning Assessment Seminar.”  After the course, you will be able to write a portfolio about the college level learning you have acquired from experience.  The portfolio will contain an autobiographical essay, letters of support, essays about your prior learning, and documentation of your past experiences.  If you are interested in completing a portfolio, please plan
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