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Ashland University provides several ways to obtain credit for experiences outside the traditional classroom:
- Credit by exam
- Military credit
- Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy credit
- Industry-recognized business credentials
- Prior learning portfolio assessment
To learn more about how to obtain credit for other experiences, please submit the Prior Learning Assessment Consultation Request Form to schedule a consultation with our PLA Coordinator.
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Credit by Exam
Ashland University recognizes a number of exams that can lead to credit. Minimum scores apply and transfer by examination is subject to academic department and registrar review before acceptance. Discuss credit by exam options with your academic advisor.
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Military Credit
Your submitted official military transcript is automatically evaluated for potential credit transfer upon admission to the university. Up to 90 credit hours can transfer towards a bachelor's degree.
- DD-214: Up to five undergraduate credit hours for military service
- Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)
- Joint Services Transcript (JST)
- Transfer Credit Samples
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Prior Training & Credentials
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy
Up to 30 credit hours of PLA credit from the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy can be applied towards an Ashland University criminal justice degree.
- Sample form with PLA OPOTA equivalencies.
Industry-Recognized Business Credentials
The undergraduate business programs and the Master of Business Administration program provides credit for prior learning for many industry-recognized credentials. You can earn up to 32 credits towards an undergraduate degree and 9 credits towards a graduate degree.
Prior Learning Portfolio Assessment
Ashland University uses a prior learning portfolio assessment process to evaluate prior learning experiences that occurred outside the college/university classroom, especially when the student would like to petition a substantial amount of credit. Working with a PLA advisor, the student puts together a detailed digital portfolio based on our template to be assessed by a subject matter expert. To see whether the portfolio process is right for your situation, please submit the Prior Learning Assessment Consultation Request Form to schedule a consultation with our PLA Coordinator.
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