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Prior Learning Credit
Prior learning credit (PLC) is another means through which students can receive credit for college-level knowledge that has been gained or achieved outside of the classroom. This knowledge may have been gained through military activities, the attainment of an industry-recognized credential, or the completion of academic assessments that evaluate this level of knowledge. Students eligible to apply for PLC may be charged a non-refundable processing fee.
Students who wish to seek a degree at NPRC may be eligible to apply for prior learning credit. Prior learning credit may be awarded for the following in alignment with NPRC-9515: Prior Learning Credit:
→ Achievement of an established minimum score on certain nationally recognized exams, such as an Advanced Placement Exam (AP), DSST credit-by-exam, Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES), International Baccalaureate Program (IB), or College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
→ An active industry credential or licensure, such as Pennsylvania Firefighter I, Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT), Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) Certification, Pennsylvania Sherrif and Deputy Sheriff Basic Training Certification, Child Development Associate (CDA), and PA School-Age Professional Credential (SAPC).
→ Career and technical education program completion
→ A challenge exam
→ A challenge portfolio
NPRC’s Articulation Agreements
NPRC maintains articulation agreements with Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to provide prior learning credit for successful program completers at the secondary education programs listed below.
→ Bradford Area School District – Early Childhood Education (2025-26)
→ Corry Area School District – Early Childhood Education (2025-26)
→ Erie County Technical School – Early Childhood Education (2025-26)
→ Erie High School – Early Childhood Education (2024-25), Criminal Justice – Police Science (2025-26), and Criminal Justice – Protective Services (2025-26),
→ Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center – Early Childhood Education (2025-26)
→ Warren County Career Center (Warren County School District) – Early Childhood Education (2023-25), Criminal Justice – Police Science and Protective Services (2022-25)
Evaluation of some prior learning credit opportunities requires advance payment of a non-refundable processing fee. For more information on how to request for prior learning credit, contact an advisor at admissions@rrcnpa.org.
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