Credit for Prior Learning

John A. Logan College recognizes that learning happens both inside and outside the classroom. Students can earn college credit for the knowledge and skills gained through work experience, military service, advanced placement, and other non-traditional learning. This opportunity can save you time and money while helping you reach your educational and career goals faster.

Students requesting prior learning credit must be enrolled at John A. Logan College. All prior learning credit(s) awarded will not carry a grade or grade points and are not included in the student’s cumulative grade point average (GPA). John A. Logan College will not accept prior learning credit(s) from other institutions, and prior learning credit(s) awarded by John A. Logan College will typically not transfer to other institutions. Students may not exceed 30 hours of combined prior learning. Additionally, each type of prior learning credit has specific limitations. Contact Admissions at admissions@jalc.edu or 618-985-2828 Ext. 8298 for additional information.

Advanced Placement (AP) credit will be awarded when a student earns a minimum score of 3, 4, or 5 on an advanced placement examination and sends official scores from the College Board to the John A. Logan College.

AP Exam	Minimum Score	Credit Granted	Equivalent Course
English
English Language and Composition	3	3	ENG 101
English Language and Composition	5	6	ENG 101 & ENG 102
English Language and Composition	3	3	LIT 280
Fine Arts and Humanities
Art History	3	3	ART 220
World Languages and Cultures			Humanities Elective
Chinese Language and Culture	3	3	Humanities Elective
French Language and Culture	3	3	Humanities Elective
German Language and Culture	3	3	Humanities Elective
Italian Language and Culture	3	3	Humanities Elective
Japanese Language and Culture	3	3	Humanities Elective
Latin	3	3	Humanities Elective
Spanish Language and Culture	3	4	SPN 101
Spanish Language and Culture	5	8	SPN 101 & SPN 102
Spanish Literature	3	3	Humanities Elective
Social Science
European History	3	3	HIS 101
European History	5	6	HIS 101 & HIS 102
Government & Politics: Comparative	3	3	PSC 289
Government & Politics: United States	3	3	PSC 131
Human Geography	3	3	GEO 112
Macroeconomics	3	3	ECO 201
Microeconomics	3	3	ECO 202
Psychology	3	3	PSY 132
Unites States History	3	3	HIS 201
United States History	5	6	HIS 201 & HIS 202
World History	3	3	HIS 103
World History	5	6	HIS 103 & HIS 104
Mathematics and Computer Science
Precalculus	3	5	MAT 111
Calculus AB	3	5	MAT 131
Calculus BC	3	10	MAT 131 & MAT 201
Computer Science A	4	4	CPS 206
Computer Science Principles	3	4	CPS 206
Computer Science Principles	5	9	CPS 206 & CPS 215
Statistics	3	3	MAT 120
Statistics	5	3	MAT 282
Science
Biology	3	4	BIO 101
Chemistry	3	5	CHM 151
Chemistry	5	10	CHM 151 & CHM 152
Environmental Science	3	3	SCI 111
Physics 1: Algebra-Based	3	5	PHY 155
Physics 2: Algebra-Based	3	5	PHY 156
Physics C: Mechanics	3	5	PHY 205
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism	3	5	PHY 206
Major Courses
African American Studies	3	3	HIS 223
Music Theory	3	3	MUS 121
Studio Art: 2-D Design	3	3	ART 101
Studio Art: 3-D Design	3	3	ART 102
Studio Art: Drawing	3	3	ART 180

The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) will be awarded based on the American Council on Education’s (ACE) CLEP credit granting recommendations. These exams allow students who have acquired knowledge outside the traditional post-secondary classroom setting to gain recognition for mastering college-level material by receiving introductory course credit. An official CLEP score report should be sent electronically to John A. Logan College, or emailed to admissions@jalc.edu . John A. Logan College does not offer CLEP exams. To schedule a CLEP exam, the College recommends contacting Southern Illinois University Testing Services.

CLEP GENERAL EXAMINATIONS
Exam	Minimum Score	JALC Equivalent
Natural Science	50	Core Curriculum Science (3 hours)
Social Sciences and History	50	Core Curriculum Social Science (3 hours)
Humanities	50	Core Curriculum Humanities (3 hours)
College Composition	50	ENG 101 (3 hours)
College Mathematics	50	MAT 113 (3 hours)
CLEP SUBJECT EXAMINATIONS
Exam	Minimum Score	JALC Equivalent
*Composition and Literature*
English Literature	50	LIT 280 (3 hours)
American Literature	50	LIT 280 (3 hours)
*History and Social Services*
American Government	50	PSC 131 (3 hours)
History of US I: Colonization to 1877	50	HIS 201 (3 hours)
History of US II: 1865 to present	50	HIS 202 (3 hours)
Human Growth and Development	50	EDC 202 (3 hours)
Principles of Macroeconomics	50	ECO 201 (3 hours)
Principles of Microeconomics	50	ECO 202 (3 hours)
Introductory Psychology	50	PSY 132 (3 hours)
Introductory Sociology	50	SOC 133 (3 hours)
Western Civilization I	50	HIS 101 (3 hours)
Western Civilization II	50	HIS 102 (3 hours)
*Science and Mathematics*
Biology	50	BIO 101 (4 hours)
Calculus	50	MAT 131 (5 hours)
Chemistry	50	CHM 151 (5 hours)
College Algebra	50	MAT 108 (3 hours)
Pre-Calculus	50	MAT 111 (5 hours)
*Business*
Financial Accounting	50	ACC 201 (3 hours)
Information Systems	50	OFT 207 (3 hours)
Business Law	50	BUS 222 (3 hours)
Principles of Management	50	MGT 112 (3 hours)
Principles of Marketing	50	MKT 113 (3 hours)
*Foreign Languages*
German – College Level 1	50	GER 101 & GER 102 (8 hours)
German – College Level 2	50	GER 201 & GER 202 (8 hours)
Spanish – College Level 1	50	SPN 101 & SPN 102 (8 hours)
Spanish – College Level 2	50	SPN 201 & SPN 202 (8 hours)

Students who have obtained prior knowledge and experiences outside of the formal classroom setting and are seeking a degree or certificate at the College may be eligible to apply for proficiency by examination. A student wishing to test for proficiency credit should initiate the request with the Registrar and complete the Proficiency Examination Request and Authorization form.

After the Registrar has confirmed the student meets the requirements for examination, the student should meet with an Academic Affairs representative (e.g., the subject Lead Instructor, Department Chair, or Dean) to furnish evidence they have met the necessary background, knowledge, and/or experience to sit for the examination. Once the Academic Affairs representative has evaluated the prior knowledge and/or experience, the student must pay the appropriate fee at the Bursar’s Office. After paying the fee, the student should return the form to the Academic Affairs representative. The student will be notified when to take the examination(s) in the location and modality (e.g., in-person or online) determined by the Academic Affairs representative. If a student passes the examination with a “C” or higher, the credit will be awarded by the Registrar and will be indicated with a “CR” on the transcript.

Proficiency Examination Request and Authorization Form (PDF)

Visit Tuition and Fees for Proficiency Examination fee information.

Students who have obtained prior work experience (e.g., related employment, training, certificates, or licensure) and are seeking a degree or certificate may be eligible to receive prior learning credit for a course if the experience is reflective of the learning outcomes, knowledge, and skills reflected on the approved syllabus. A student requesting prior learning credit should initiate the request with the Registrar and complete the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Request and Authorization form.

After the Registrar confirms the student meets the requirements for prior learning assessment credit, the student should meet with the Lead Instructor or Department Chair to submit evidence of the learning experience for evaluation. At the discretion of the Lead Instructor or Department Chair, up to 15 credit hours of program-specific or major courses may be awarded from PLA. If the Lead Instructor or Department Chair defines a learning experience as satisfying a major course, approval must be obtained from the Assistant Provost of Academic Affairs.

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Request and Authorization Form (PDF)

Visit Tuition and Fees for Prior Learning Assessment fee information.

Decisions concerning acceptance of military credit as equivalent to John A. Logan College courses will be determined by the Office of Admissions and Records. When necessary, a military course or prior learning experience credit(s) may also be reviewed by a faculty member responsible for instruction in the appropriate academic discipline to determine equivalency and award credit. The student must send official military transcripts from The Community College of the Air Force or Joint Services Transcript (JST) to John A. Logan College and follow the Evaluation of Transfer Credit procedure guidelines to have courses evaluated.

The State Seal of Biliteracy posted to a student’s high school transcript will be evaluated as equivalent to one year of foreign language coursework at the college level. Credit granted will be based on foreign language course equivalencies. The student must formally request credit be awarded and applied to the college transcript within three academic years of high school graduation.

John A. Logan College recognizes the value of prior learning and awards academic credit for the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in the areas of Preschool and Infant-Toddler. Students who present official documentation of a valid CDA certificate to the Office of Admissions and Records are eligible to receive eight (8) semester hours of credit in Early Childhood Education coursework, which includes ECE 120 Guiding Play (3 hours) and Learning and ECE 267 Child Care Laboratory I (5 hours). These credits may be applied toward the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Early Childhood Education.

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