Full Portfolio – Course Challenge
In our evaluation of prior learning experiences, we have been able to generalize some of these and establish standard grants. These grants are based on common documentable experiences. In specific cases, we can recognize learning experiences without prejudice as to where the learning was acquired. For example, individuals may become registered nurses (RN) through two different learning tracks. They may attend a college to gain the knowledge needed to pass the state exam or they may attend a training hospital that provides equivalent knowledge and prepares them for the same exam. Our standard grant for RN’s allows hospital-trained students to receive up to 45 credits for their learning experiences. Similarly, we award credit for paramedics, EMT’s, pilot’s license, military experience, and other specialties.
Standard grants require set policies regarding the awarding of experiential/prior learning credit, including specific types of documentation allowed. Care must be taken to avoid duplicate courses or content. The actual number of credits awarded will be based on the student’s major as well as NSU’s transfer policy.
There is a $25.00 per credit assessment fee for the evaluation process.
ARTS
New York Film Academy, one year film production program: up to 40 credits
COMPUTERS
Associated computer professional: up to 24 credits
Certified data processor: up to 36 credits
CORPORATE TRAINING
American Express training: variable credit
American Transtech: variable credit
AT&T Paradyne Corporation: variable credit
AT&T Universal Card: variable credit
Disney University: variable credit
ExecuTrain: variable credit
GTE Data Services: variable credit
GTE Directories Service: variable credit
Harcourt Brace-Orlando: variable credit
Harris Corporation: variable credit
Siemens Stromberg-Carlson: variable credit
Verizon: variable credit
EDUCATION
Montessori Certification: up to 9 credits
CDA: up to 9 credits
FIRE SCIENCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice Institute/Broward Sheriff’s Office (specific courses): 9 credits
Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance: up to 12 credits
Florida Firefighter advanced courses (specific list): 18-24 credits
Florida Law Enforcement Officer Certificate of Compliance: up to 12 credits
Florida Department of Law Enforcement: variable credit
The maximum for Florida firefighter training courses is 30 credits.
HEALTH CARE CAREERS
C.A.P. certification: up to 24 credits
C.A.A. P. certification: up to 12 credits
Florida Registered Nurse, up to 61 credits
Florida EMT (Emergency Technology): up to 9 credits
Florida Paramedic: up to 12 credits
Massage therapist license: up to 13 credits.
Medical Lab Technologist or Technician: up to 30 credits
Radiologic Technologist: up to 45 credits
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer: up to 60 credits
Registered Vascular Technologist: up to 60 credits
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT or CRTT): up to 30 credits
School of Cardiovascular Technology (SCVT): up to 51 credits
EMT and Paramedic credit are non-duplicate.
LEGAL ASSISTING AND SECRETARIAL
Certified Legal Assistance (CLA) for non-Legal Assistant major: up to 24 credits
REAL ESTATE, BUSINESS
Certified Travel Counselor, up to 12 credits
General Contractor’s license: up to 6 credits
Mortgage Broker's license: up to 6 credits
Real Estate Salesman: up to 4 credits
Real Estate Broker: up to 3-6 credits
NASD, Series 6 license: up to 12 credits
NASD, Series 7 license: up to 12 credits
NASD, Series 63 license: up to 12 credits
NASD, 2-20 insurance license: up to 17 credits
Credit for Series 6,7, and 63 licenses are used for FINC electives.
TRAVEL, AVIATION AND MILITARY CAREERS
FAA licenses: variable credit
Military training: variable credit
American Council on Education (ACE)
The American Council on Education (ACE) has evaluated both corporate and civilian training programs. A credit recommendation may be granted just by submitting a list of training courses taken. Military training may also be equivalent to college credit. Simply submit your DD-214 (discharge papers) for an evaluation.
The following is a sample of credit recommendations issued by ACE:
Medical Record Technician (AMRA): variable credit
American Institute of Banking: variable credit
Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS): up to 34 credits
The Dale Carnegie course: up to 3 credits
Certified Professional Secretary (CPS): up to 32 credits
Dale Carnegie course-credit can be granted for Public Speaking, which is equivalent to SPCH 1010 or SPCH 3120.
