Students possessing professional training, certificates and licenses may earn degree credit. Dakota College uses ACE (American Council on Education) guidelines to evaluate prior learning.
Student Responsibilities
- Review and identify listing of professional training and certificates recognized by ACE.
- Gather documentation of successful completion of professional training or certificates.
- Complete an application for prior learning, indicating the ACE recognized certificate/training for which evaluation is requested. It is important to indicate for which Dakota College course the training/certificate aligns with.
- Submit materials to the program advisor.
Program Advisor Responsibilities
- Confirm the training documentation aligns with the Dakota College course per the “ACE/DCB Matrix” and indicate whether the request is approved/disapproved.
- Provide a copy of the completed application and documentation to the Registrar.
- Maintain a copy of the application on file.
Degree Credit Quick View
| If the method is: | The process includes: | Fees associated with this method: |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Placement (AP) College Level Examination (CLEP) International Baccalaureate (IB) DANTES Specialized Subject Tests (DSST) | Students complete the exams and submit results to the Registrar. College credit is awarded basked on NDUS Policy 403.7.4 Common Credit by Exam Guidelines | Students pay for all fees associated with the AP, CLEP, IB and DSST courses and/or exams. Dakota College does not charge transcription fees for these credits |
| Professional Training/Certification Credit | Students provide a copy of the certification or training. Dakota College uses CAEL and ACE recommendations for recognized training and certificates. Course instructors may require an assessment to calculate a grade for the course which prior learning is requested. | Portfolio Evaluation: $30 per credit hour Articulated Credit Fee: $30 per credit hour |
| Military Training | Provide an official copy of military transcripts according to the branch of military service. The registrar’s office processes military transcripts. Exception: Successful completion of basic military training is accepted as transfer as HPER 100 Concepts of Wellness and Fitness. | Provide an official copy of military transcripts according to the branch of military service. The registrar’s office processes military transcripts. Exception: Successful completion of basic military training is accepted as transfer as HPER 100 Concepts of Wellness and Fitness. |
| Experiential Learning Portfolio | Students must have five years of documented work experience in a directly related field. Students successfully complete CARS 110 Experiential Learning Portfolio Development to develop an Experiential Portfolio. Dakota College content experts evaluate student experience per the Experiential Learning Portfolio guidelines. | Students pay tuition for CARS 110 Experiential Learning Portfolio Development (1 credit). Students successfully complete 50% of current N.D. resident tuition rates. |