Department of Human Services
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)
Credit fo Prior Learning (CPL) provides our students an opportunity to gain course credit by utilizing their professional experience and acquired knowledge. Through the submission of a portfolio, students' applicable experiences are reviewed to determine if the content and rigor of coursework has been met.
CPL GUIDELINES:
- Students must be pursuing a major or minor in Human Services, Aging Studies, Aging Studies Long Term Care Administration, Early Childhood Program Administration, or Financial Literacy.
- Prior to beginning the CPL process, students must consult with their Academic Advisor, or Graduate Coordinator for Graduate Students, or Department Chair to determine if CPL is appropriate and, if so, the steps to create/submit a portfolio. Portfolios should reflect the primary content of the CPL course syllabus and demonstrate achievement in meeting the course learning objectives. Portfolio could include evidence such as: professional development courses, experiential learning, writing samples, certification and/or licensure, etc.
- Submission of a portfolio does not guarantee credit will be awarded for a course.
- Partial credit for submitted portfolios will not be awarded. Students will earn either the grade of Credit or No Credit for all approved CPL portfolio submissions.
- Regardless of portfolio evaluation outcome, students will be responsible for all fees associated with the CPL portfolio submission and review process. (Waivers cannot be applied to any CPL fees.)
These fees include:
Portfolio Evaluation fee: $100
Course Credit fee: $300
- A maximum of nine (9) credit hours may be awarded through CPL. All credits earned through CPL are considered residential credits.
Contact Information:
Alisa Gray, Undergraduate Academic Advisor, aagray@eiu.edu
Dr. Kathleen O'Rourke, Graduate Coordinator, kaorourke@eiu.edu
Dr. Jill Bowers, Department Chair, jbowers2@eiu.edu
CPL Approval Process
Credit for Prior Learning Application
