Proficiency Credit allows qualified students to convert vocational or
noncredit courses or professional examination certificates to college credit.
Alternative Ways To Earn Moraine Valley Credit
Achieved
Prior Learning (APL) Students may earn college credit for what they already know from
prior learning or work experience. Faculty must assess the prior
learning e.g. oral interview, review of a portfolio, performance test. Note: you need to be a Moraine Valley student in the semester you
request an APL procedure.
College
Level Examination Program (CLEP) The CLEP is a method by which college credit may be earned for prior
knowledge by taking the CLEP test at authorized test centers, including
Moraine Valley.
Directed
Study Classes
Directed study classes offer a flexible schedule of independent
study coupled with opportunities to meet with the instructor. Students
need permission of a criminal justice or private protective service
instructor to pursue selected courses.
Proficiency Credit
Proficiency Credit allows qualified students to convert vocational skills or noncredit
courses or professional examination certificates to college credit.
Telecourses Telecourses offer students the opportunity to work at an individual pace
by viewing the televised portion of the course in the college library or; in
some cases, at home.
Online
Classes
Course sections are taught on the Internet. The student joins the
instructor online, accessing class materials for a home computer or a
computer located in one of the campus labs.
