Does PCC offer college credit for other types of training and experience?
Updated October 7, 2022
Students may be granted credit for coursework completed at training sites other than those listed in the “Transfer Credit Practices Directory.” Students must use the Request for Awarding of Non-Traditional Credit form, and furnish detailed training records, course outlines, and, when possible, transcripts. Individual departments will evaluate and assign PCC equivalencies. Some examples of this type of credit include first aid certifications, corporate certifications (e.g. Microsoft training), and coursework from non-accredited colleges and universities. Only those subject areas taught by PCC will be considered, and a maximum of 45 credit hours can be awarded through this process.
PCC does not offer college credit for life experience (e.g. working in a particular occupation, hobbies, activities, etc). Some Career/Technical Education (CTE) programs may allow life experience to substitute for specific program requirements on a case-by-case basis, however this does not reduce the overall number of credits required for a degree or certificate. Consult your CTE department chair for more information.
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