Credits/Hours Granted Based on Assessment of a Prior Learning Portfolio

Palm Beach State College has developed a portfolio-based system of demonstrating that a student has achieved the course objectives for A.S. and CCP courses. This process involves a written portfolio that is prepared under the guidance of a program instructor or faculty member.*
Initiator: Student
Process: Student initiates the process by using the process described at www.palmbeachstate.edu/prior-learning/prior-learning-portfolio.aspx. A faculty member/program manager/program instructor is identified to review the student’s application. If accepted, the student prepares the portfolio that may include a skills assessment. The faculty member/program manager/program instructor assesses the portfolio and assigns a passing or non-passing grade. If the student is awarded a passing grade, the associate dean files the appropriate form with the Registrar’s Office
Palm Beach State Office(s) Responsible for Processing: Faculty Member/Program Manager/Program Instructor, Associate Dean, Dean, Registrar
Fees: Based on the credits/hours of the course:
$50.00 per course
Eligibility: Student must:
1.Be admitted to the program to which the credit/hours will apply
2. Have earned at least 25% of the program credits/hours
Proviso(s): No more than 75% of the program credits/hours may be earned through the prior learning portfolio process.

Transfer courses or general education courses may NOT be earned through the prior learning assessment process.
Web Page: www.palmbeachstate.edu/prior-learning/prior-learning-portfolio.aspx

*Bachelor, A.A transfer, or general education courses may NOT be earned through the prior learning process