Experiential Learning Not Requiring a Portfolio
Students having the experience or credentials below may apply for experiential learning credit without submitting an additional portfolio of supporting documentation. (Any documentation that is required for the final approval of credit is listed along with each item below.) The application for University credit for the following credentials will be evaluated upon presentation of proof of the required certification or transcripts.
The American Council on Education (ACE): Lindenwood University accepts the recommendations for credit as set by (ACE). To earn experiential learning credit, the student must provide the ACE transcript or certificate verifying that the experience or training is or has been recognized by ACE.
- Registered nurse (RN): Up to 12 hours of credit may be awarded. Official transcript from a school of nursing and RN program required.
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN): Up to 6 hours of credit may be awarded. Official transcript from an LPN program required.
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Radiologic Technician: Official transcript from accredited school of MLT or school of radiology and completion of an accredited course of medical laboratory required.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B): Up to 12 credit hours may be awarded for the completion of training and certification for EMT. Student must present official current license.
- Paramedic (EMT-P): Up to 39 credit hours may be awarded for the completion of the training and certification for the EMT-P paramedic. Student must present official current license.
- Respiratory Therapist (RT): Up to 12 hours of credit may be awarded for the completion of training and certification in respiratory therapy. Official transcript from accredited school of RT required.
- St. Louis or St. Charles Police Academies: Up to 15 hours of credit may be awarded to graduates of the St. Louis or St. Charles Police Academies. Copy of certification or official transcript required.
- Real estate sales license: Up to 3 hours of credit may be awarded. Copy of license required.
- Real estate broker’s license: Up to 3 hours of credit may be awarded. Copy of license required.
- Life insurance license (completion or training) and certification for life insurance licensure: Up to 3 hours of credit may be awarded. Students may be eligible for an additional three credit hours in an area of specialization. Copy of license required.
- Stockbroker’s license completion of training and certification for a stockbroker’s license (series 6 or 7): Up to 6 hours of credit may be awarded. Copy of completion certificate required.
- Certified legal assistant: Up to 24 hours of credit may be awarded. Copy of certificate required.
- Certified professional secretary in selected business and economic areas: Up to 14 hours of credit may be awarded. Copy of completion certificate required.
- YMCA leadership development courses: Up to 5 hours credit hours may be awarded. Submission of YMCA transcript required.
Training courses offered by specific companies or corporations may also be awarded credit for experiential learning. For a list of these companies and eligible courses, check with the Registrar or the experiential learning coordinator.
The fee for posting to a Lindenwood transcript experiential learning credit for having any of the certifications, licenses, or credentials listed above is $90 per credit hour. Credit will not be applied to the transcript until the fees are paid.
The following organizations have agreements with the University that permit for the application of experiential learning credit as follows:
- Boeing: Boeing employees who have completed Boeing’s V.I.P. or Learning Together Program courses may be eligible to have such experience posted to a Lindenwood transcript for credit for a fee of $25. A maximum of up to 12 credit hours may be transcribed onto the student’s Lindenwood transcript for these experiences. A copy of a certificate of completion of either of the Boeing programs is required.
- Center for Financial Training: Lindenwood University agrees to provide direct transfer credit for designated college-level coursework offered by the Center for Financial Training (CFT) at no charge. A complete listing of CFT course equivalences and acceptable transfer credit may be obtained from the Registrar’s Office or the experiential learning coordinator. CFT credits are treated like transfer credits from any accredited college or university.
- Military Service: Students seeking an experiential learning award for military experience, formal courses taken in the military, or for proficiency in a military occupational specialty (MOS) must provide official military records. Military credits are posted to a student’s transcript at no charge, based on the recommendations of the American Council of Education. For credit derived from military experience or from formal courses taken through the military, veterans should submit a DD Form 95, DD Form 214, AARTS and/or SMARTS transcripts, depending on the branch of the military, or a transcript of in-service training.