Academics

Prior Learning Assessment

PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENTS

Students can now earn credit towards an AAS degree through Prior Learning Assessments or PLA. ÌýThe following degree programs offer PLA credit:

Eligibility RequirementsÌý- Students must follow the credit for Prior Learning policy found in theÌýCollege Catalog. ÌýThis policy requires students to complete 12 credit hours at Western prior to any PLA credit being placed on a transcript. ÌýStudents fall under the same admission criteria as any other student applying to Western. Ìý(SeeÌýAdmission Criteria)

Cost to Student

Cost is $8 per credit hour for all PLA credit. Students will pay Western's standard tuition and fees for all other courses including the 12 credit hours required prior to the application of the PLA credits. Ìý

Important Links:

Western's On-line Admission Application

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