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Specialized Training The University recognizes that not all learning takes place in a traditional classroom and students are given an opportunity to receive academic credit for 2 different types of non school learning, Specialized Training and Experiential Learning. Credit for Specialized Training is available to undergraduate students only. Credit for Company, Military, or Specialized Training or Licenses The process used for validating Specialized Training allows undergraduate students to receive up to 42 semester units of credit in the General Elective Category. Specific training programs which students may have completed through their company, organization, military training experiences, professional, or personal licensure requirements or other documented training experiences may be eligible for academic credit. To receive credit, prospective students are invited to submit the Undergraduate Request for Elective Credit based on Specialized Training Form, which is included with the initial inquiry information sent to prospective students. When the application is received by the University, the accompanying documentation is evaluated for possible credit. To be eligible for credit, the required documentation could include submission of certificates, licenses, transcripts, DD214 forms, company training programs, or other materials that provide documentation that a program of instruction has been completed including the number of hours of training. In the evaluation of Specialized Training that has been completed, the University utilizes guidelines and reference materials published by recognized sources such as the guidelines and recommendations of the American Council on Education (ACE), Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services, the American Council on Education (ACE) National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Programs, Directory of The National Program on Noncollegiate Sponsored Instruction (PONSI), and The Board of Regents of The University of the State of New York. If after evaluation there does not appear to be sufficient information or background to warrant full course credit, the student may be given an opportunity to complete a Challenge Examination for the course. Specialized Training programs that are eligible for credit are recorded on the students course work matrix, along with all previously earned academic transfer credit. Additional information and examples of eligible specialized training programs may be found by following this link: Examples of eligible Specialized Training programs |
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