After a considerable amount of work, the University has launched an updated website dedicated to prior learning assessment. This is an excellent resource for faculty and for students. Resources: https://priorlearning.psu.edu/
Prior Learning Assessment in the Liberal Arts
Most of you are familiar with transfer credits, the most frequent way students bring credits into the university. But in addition to transfer credits, the university allows students to demonstrate learning outside of the classroom through other means. Through prior learning assessment (PLA), students may earn credit through testing, portfolios, validation. and advanced coursework during […]