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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.