DCB catalog 2024-25

30 Prior Learning Students possessing professional training, certificates and licenses may earn degree credit. Dakota College uses ACE (American Council on Education) guidelines to evaluate prior learning. Student Responsibilities: 1. Review and identify listing of professional training and certificates recognized by ACE. 2. Gather documentation of successful completion of professional training or certificates. 3. Complete an application for prior learning, indicating the ACE recognized certificate/training for which evaluation is requested. It is important to indicate for which Dakota College course the training/certificate aligns with. 4. Submit materials to the program advisor. Program Advisor Responsibilities 1. Confirm the training documentation aligns with the Dakota College course per the “ACE/DCB Matrix” and indicate whether the request is approved/disapproved. 2. Provide a copy of the completed application and documentation to the Registrar. 3. Maintain a copy of the application on file. Degree Credit Quick View If the method is: The process includes: Fees associated with this method: Advanced Placement (AP) College Level Examination (CLEP) International Baccalaureate (IB) DANTES Specialized Subject Tests (DSST) Students complete the exams and submit results to the Registrar. College credit is awarded basked on NDUS Policy 403.7.4 Common Credit by Exam Guidelines Students pay for all fees associated with the AP, CLEP, IB and DSST courses and/or exams. Dakota College does not charge transcription fees for these credits Professional Training/Certification Credit Students provide a copy of the certification or training. Dakota College uses CAEL and ACE recommendations for recognized training and certificates. Course instructors may require an assessment to calculate a grade for the course which prior learning is requested. Portfolio Evaluation: $30 per credit hour Articulated Credit Fee: $30 per credit hour Military Training Provide an official copy of military transcripts according to the branch of military service. The registrar’s office processes military transcripts. Exception: Successful completion of basic military training is accepted as transfer as HPER 100 Concepts of Wellness and Fitness. Provide an official copy of military transcripts according to the branch of military service. The registrar’s office processes military transcripts. Exception: Successful completion of basic military training is accepted as transfer as HPER 100 Concepts of Wellness and Fitness. Experiential Learning Portfolio Students must have five years of documented work experience in a directly related field. Students successfully complete CARS 110 Experiential Learning Portfolio Development to develop an Experiential Portfolio. Dakota College content experts evaluate student experience per the Experiential Learning Portfolio guidelines. Students pay tuition for CARS 110 Experiential Learning Portfolio Development (1 credit). Students successfully complete 50% of current N.D. resident tuition rates.