Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
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You're life and work experiences could qualify you to earn up to 27 hours of college credit.
What's the process for a Prior Learning Assessment?
- Lincoln College-Normal (LCN) will assist you in reviewing your work and life experiences to determine if college-level learning has been acquired
- If judged to have potential credit awards, you will be assisted in completing the necessary petitions and documents.
- Certified assessors, faculty, and outside experts will review experiences and provide feedback.
- You pay the appropriate assessment fees upon submission of request for credits.
- Once credit determination is made, work with the ABE Coordinator to map out remaining program requirements.
- Up to 27 hours of college credit may be awarded.
The LCN Prior Learning Assessment program (PLA) follows guidelines recommended by the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL).
You may earn prior learning college credit by any of the following:
- Portfolio for work and life experience
- Certification or designation
- Standardized examination
Whom can I contact for more information about PLA?
E-mail pla@lincolncollege.edu or call (309) 452-0500 or (800) 569-0558
Updated 6/12/08