Judson University welcomes student of all ages. Many students bring a depth of knowledge in specific subjects that may have been acquired experientially. Students who have been accepted as Judson University students may be able to convert this learning into university credit on the basis of satisfactory performance on proficiency examinations. Judson University awards credit for AP, CLEP and DSST testing based on The American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations.
Advanced Placement Tests (AP)
The Advanced Placement (AP) Program is a cooperative educational endeavor of secondary schools, Universities, and the University Board. It consists of 29 university-level courses and examinations in 16 academic disciplines. The examinations in most subjects cover the equivalent of a full-year university course. Judson University awards at least three credit hours for a score of three and at least six credit hours for a score of four or higher on tests of the one-year courses. Some of the examinations cover the equivalent of a half-year course; three credit hours are awarded for a score of three or higher on these. A table listing Judson University courses awarded for satisfactory scores on AP examinations is available in the Registrar's Office. Students should request that AP test scores be sent to the Registrar's Office. Advanced Placement Chart.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
For more information on this computer based testing or to have an official score report sent, please visit http://clep.collegeboard.org. or call 1-609-771-7865.
DSST Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
For more information on this computer based testing or to have an official score report sent, please visit www.getcollegecredit.com. or call 1-877-470-9860.
Students who wish to receive credit for CLEP/DSST testing must request official score reports be sent to the Office of Registration and Records.
Students who intend to take CLEP and DSST tests are encouraged to check with their academic advisor before registering for tests to ensure that the tests will not duplicate previous coursework.
Students may take any CLEP or DSST test they desire, before entering a cohort as long as it is not a duplicate of any other academic credit they have received. However, once they have started their major cohort, the following CLEP/DSST tests cannot be taken for credit by corresponding majors.
Criminal Justice Management
- DSST Principles of Supervision
- DSST Human Resource Management
- DSST Introduction to Law Enforcement
- DSST Criminal Justice
- CLEP Principles of Management
Human Resource Management
- DSST Organizational Behavior
- DSST Management Information Systems
- DSST Human Resource Management
Human Services
- DSST Fundamentals of Counseling
Management and Leadership
- DSST Introduction to Business
- DSST Management Information Systems
- DSST Organizational Behavior
- DSST Principles of Supervision
- DSST Principles of Finance
- DSST Principles of Financial Accounting
- CLEP Principles of Accounting
- CLEP Information Systems and Computer Applications
- CLEP Principles of Marketing
- CLEP Principles of Management
Management of Technology Systems
- DSST Introduction to Computing
- DSST Introduction to Business
- DSST Management Information Systems
- DSST Organizational Behavior
- DSST Principles of Supervision
- CLEP Information Systems and Computer Applications
- CLEP Principles of Management
For information regarding whether CLEP or DSST tests will meet general education requirements, general education equivalency forms for CLEP and DSST are available on the 2nd floor of the Lindner Tower. Information regarding fees associated with these tests can be found in the Finances section of the Adult Undergraduate catalog.
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
Students can earn university credit for life's learning experiences. Prior learning assessment through portfolio writing provides recognition for prior learning acquired either formally within an institution or through a wide variety of life and work experiences, such as career involvement, personal study and community work. Students are required to attend a preliminary PLA workshop before completing the prerequisite: Introduction to Prior Learning Assessment. No subsequent PLA work will be evaluated or awarded credit without successful completion of Introduction to Prior Learning Assessment. Students interested in pursuing credit through PLA are encouraged to set up an advising appointment with their academic advisor. PLA credit awarded counts only toward elective hours and cannot be counted toward the requirements for the major.
Transfer Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
Students who have completed credits equivalent to Judson's prior learning assessment criteria before their matriculation date have the opportunity to submit their PLA coursework to the PLA Coordinator for evaluation. Students are encouraged to work with their Enrollment Specialist regarding the process for receiving transfer hours for PLA. Students are subject to the transfer PLA fees and must submit their materials for review by the end of the first cohort course to the PLA Coordinator. Failure to provide the transfer PLA material in a timely manner may result in non-transferable credit. Transfer PLA credit awarded counts only toward elective hours and cannot be counted toward the requirements for the major.
Police Prior Learning Assessment (Police PLA)
Students who have completed police training are eligible to receive PLA credit for their documented training. Students must submit all current, official police training transcripts at the time of application to the university. Students who receive additional police training while enrolled at Judson University must complete the Application for Advanced Approval of Transferred Course(s) prior to beginning training and provide official transcripts immediately upon completion. Police PLA credit awarded will count toward elective hours and cannot be counted towards the requirements for the major.
Challenge Exams
Departmental Challenge Exams have been developed by Judson University faculty for some courses. Students are encouraged to discuss the options that are available with their academic advisor and the appropriate division chair.
Alternative Credit Limit
No more than 30 hours of military credit, no more than 30 credit hours of prior learning assessment, and no more than 30 credit hours of credit by examination (CLEP/DSST/Challenge/SAM/AP) may apply toward degree requirements. Alternative credit is credit earned on a pass/fail grading system; therefore, they are not calculated into the student's GPA. To view charges associated with Alternative Credit Options, please view the Finances section of the Adult Undergraduate catalog.