Moraine Valley may award college credit to students who have completed certain noncredit learning or training. Couse credit is available in the following areas:
- Automotive Technology
- Computer Information and Office Technology
- Criminal Justice
- Emergency Medical Services
- Local Area Network (LAN)
- Fire Service
- Food Service Sanitation
- Security and Loss Prevention
How to Begin?
Interested students should meet with an academic advisor to determine their degree or certificate requirements.
- Contact the Academic Outreach Office to verify prior learning or training is accepted for course credit at Moraine Valley. Please note: A student must be currently enrolled and working toward a degree or certificate at Moraine Valley in order to receive credit.
- Complete a Proficiency Credit Form and submit copies of documented training (certifications, licenses, or test results) to the Academic Outreach Office. The designated faculty member or program coordinator will then complete an evaluation.
- If approved for college credit, the fee is $25 per course.
Proficiency Credit FAQ and Moraine Valley Prior Learning Policies
Prior Learning credit is available to students who are currently enrolled and pursuing a degree or certificate at Moraine Valley. Please note: Prior Learning credit can only be used to fulfill requirements in a chosen degree or certificate.
Review is done by a faculty member or coordinator in the appropriate academic or career discipline. With satisfactory completion, the corresponding course credit will appear on your Moraine Valley transcript with the designation "P" (Pass) and the number of credit hours earned. Credit hours will not count toward grade point average (GPA).
Some degree and certificate programs may limit the number of degree requirements which can be fulfilled with Prior Learning Credit. Check with the department and your advisor for individual program requirements.
Students intending to transfer to another college or university should check with that institution regarding transfer credit policies. Credit may not be accepted as transfer credit by another college or university.
- Students must be enrolled and pursuing a degree or certificate at Moraine Valley.
- Prior Learning (APL/PC) credit must apply toward program requirements and cannot replace a previously earned grade or be used to complete a course.
- All assessed work must meet or exceed a “C” grade level; however, no letter grade is awarded, and these credits do not count toward GPA.
- Students must complete at least 15 credit hours at Moraine Valley; Prior Learning credit does not count toward this requirement.
- For certificates, at least 50% of required credits must be completed at Moraine Valley. Prior Learning credit does not satisfy residency requirements. For full graduation requirements, see the Moraine Valley Academic Catalog, Graduation (p. 36).
Questions?
Submit your question or contact Academic Outreach Building L, Room L244, (708) 974-5710.
