Portfolio Based Assessment (PBA) College credit awarded by the – assessment of a learning through an evaluation of a portfolio student’s demonstrating a documented learning, certifications, licensures, student’s work samples, awards, honors, job descriptions, job accomplishments, evidence of self-directed study or work. This type of assessment may also incorporate performance and skills evaluations and faculty interviews of students. Executive Policy Methods of Earning Credit for Prior Learning A list of some of the more commonly accepted methods of earning credit for prior learning is provided below. It is anticipated that new methods of earning credit for prior learning and new forms of assessment may develop. Therefore, this list is not exhaustive and this policy is not limited to only the methods mentioned below. Credit by Institutional Examination (CBIE) Examinations created by UHCC faculty allow students to challenge a specific course for college credit. National Equivalency Exams Series of exams developed by the College Board for high school – students to earn college credit while in High School. Series of standardized subject exams developed by the College Board – to assess college-level learning for college credit. DSSTs are standardized subject exams developed to assess – level knowledge for college credit originally limited to members of the armed forces but now available to civilians. Formerly named Regents College Exams or American College Testing – (ACT) Proficiency Examination Program (PEP), UExcel exams are standardized subject exams offered by Excelsior College for college credit. Non-Collegiate Sponsored Education
Portfolio Based Assessment (PBA) – College credit awarded by the assessment of a student’s learning through an evaluation of a portfolio demonstrating a student’s documented learning, certifications, licensures, work samples, awards, honors, job descriptions, job accomplishments, evidence of self-directed study or work. This type of assessment may also incorporate performance and skills evaluations and faculty interviews of students. Executive Policy Methods of Earning Credit for Prior Learning A list of some of the more commonly accepted methods of earning credit for prior learning is provided below. It is anticipated that new methods of earning credit for prior learning and new forms of assessment may develop. Therefore, this list is not exhaustive and this policy is not limited to only the methods mentioned below. Credit by Institutional Examination (CBIE) Examinations created by UHCC faculty allow students to challenge a specific course for college credit. National Equivalency Exams – Series of exams developed by the College Board for high school students to earn college credit while in High School. – Series of standardized subject exams developed by the College Board to assess college-level learning for college credit. – DSSTs are standardized subject exams developed to assess knowledge for college credit originally limited to members of the armed forces but now available to civilians. – Formerly named Regents College Exams or American College Testing (ACT) Proficiency Examination Program (PEP), UExcel exams are standardized subject exams offered by Excelsior College for college credit. Non-Collegiate Sponsored Education level
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