Prior Learning Credit

Methods of Earning Credit for Prior Learning
Students attending Camden County College may earn college credit for a variety of learning experiences that were achieved outside of the traditional college setting. For example, students who can document knowledge acquired while in the military, workplace, advanced courses in high school, or non-traditional course work may submit official documentation for an evaluation or request a test that demonstrates college level knowledge in a particular area. 

Students who wish to achieve credit this way should look closely at the credits needed to finish  their degree, and how their prior learning experiences may satisfy some of the courses they are required to take.  

Listed below are the different methods that can be used to earn college credit. Detailed information on each of the items listed here is available in the Testing Center, Records and Registration Offices, School and Community Program Office, and the CCC Testing web site. Students should review the detailed guidelines for each of the specific methods by which they intend to earn credit.

CLEP (College Level Examination Program) – CLEP tests are available in the CCC Test Center, ext. 4710.
Fee: $70 Test + $15 administration fee = $85
Clep Exam List          www.collegeboard.com/clep      Test Center Information Form

DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Tests) – DSST tests are available in the CCC Test Center, ext. 4710
Fee: $70 Test + 15 Administration fee = $85
Dantes Exam List      DSST Registration Form     www.getcollegecredit.com     Test Center Information Form

Advanced Placement (AP) – Students who have taken an AP course and passed the test with a 4 or higher in English and a 3 or higher in the other approved subject areas may submit official documentation for credit. Official documentation must be submitted to the CCC Test Center, ext. 4710.
Fee: No CCC fee.

Credit by Assessment
Credit by Exam  – Tests are available through the following  Camden County College academic divisions:

• Math, Science and Health Careers, ext. 4468
• Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, ext. 4448
• Business, Computers and Technical Studies, ext. 4420

Final results should be submitted to Records and Registration.
Fee: $40 per exam
Assessment and Fee forms can be obtained in Records and Registration (Wilson Center), Test Center (LRC 200), Math, Science and Health Careers Office (Taft 104B), Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Office (Jefferson 114) and Business, Computers and Technical Studies Office (CIM 301).

Student Portfolio – Portfolio reviews will be assigned to a faculty member from the following divisions:

• Math, Science and Health Careers, ext. 4468
• Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, ext. 4448
• Business, Computers and Technical Studies, ext. 4420

Final results should be submitted to Records and Registration.
Fee: $40 for evaluation + $10 per credit granted.
Assessment and Fee forms can be obtained in Records and Registration (Wilson Center), Test Center (LRC 200), Math, Science and Health Careers Office (Taft 104B), Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Office (Jefferson 114) and Business, Computers and Technical Studies Office (CIM 301).

Credit for Military Experience – Students must submit an official transcript to the  Records and Registration, ext. 4230. Credits will be granted according the American Council on Education (ACE) guidelines. Please see Credit for Military Guidelines form for information on how to request official transcripts online, www.acenet.edu.
Fee: $40 for evaluation + $10 per credit granted.
Assessment and Fee forms can be obtained in Records and Registration (Wilson Center) and the Test Center (LRC 200).

ACE (American Council on Education) and PONSI (Program on Non-collegiate Sponsored Instruction) – Students may submit documentation for learning experiences outside of the college setting. Any credit awarded will be in accordance with recommendations by ACE and PONSI. Students must submit an official ACE transcript toRecords and Registration, ext. 4230.     www.acenet.edu    www.nationalponsi.org
Fee: $40 for evaluation + $10 per credit granted.                                                     
Assessment and Fee forms can be obtained in Records and Registration (Wilson Center) and the Test Center (LRC 200).