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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NEW MEMBERS: (a total of 86 students accepted membership; the 34 students who were able to attend the ceremony are shown in the photo) Fourth (Top) Row (left to right): Randall Schenck; Jason Kinnaman; Gene Klimek, Jr.; John Buck; Patricia Carter; Carmen Coriano-Myers; David Johnson. Third Row (left to right): Richard Rushing; Joellen Steinberg; Danuta
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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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