Evaluation of Prior Learning

Active students who have completed courses in educational venues other than ALCC and/or have previous ministerial experience may receive recognition for their work. This requires the submission of transcripts, certificates, diplomas and/or a ministerial résumé with their “request for evaluation of prior learning” form for evaluation. The completion units awarded through this procedure are used to help determine the level of placement of the student.

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Evaluation of Prior Learning General Guidelines

Individuals must be active students before requesting an evaluation of work for which they hope to receive recognition.

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Units awarded are officially applied to a student’s transcript only upon completion of the residency requirement of five courses (15 units) and payment of applicable fees.

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Students are responsible to gather all transcripts, resumes, certificates, diplomas, etc., for submission.

Students may request a Subsequent Evaluation of Prior Learning before beginning a new degree program.

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Evaluation of Accredited Non-Theological College Courses

Students having earned college credit or degrees from accredited institutions in fields other than theology may receive up to sixty (60) units for this work. This placement is determined by the evaluation of transcripts submitted by the requesting student. Courses must have a GPA of 2.0 or more (C). Grades of D or below will not be accepted. There is no charge for these units.

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Evaluation of Accredited Theological College Courses

Students having earned college credit in theology courses from accredited institutions may receive full or partial recognition for their work. This placement is determined by the evaluation of transcripts submitted by the requesting student. Courses must have a GPA of 2.0 (C) or higher. Grades of D or below will not be accepted. There is no charge for these units.

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Non-accredited Non-Theological Studies

Units are not awarded for this work.

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Non-accredited Theological Studies

Students will attach a transcript for each school or class attended. The successful completion of courses will be counted toward Advance Standing. A fee/unit will be charged.

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Evaluation of Ministerial Experience

Ministerial experience completion units may be awarded to applicants, especially licensed and ordained ministers. Ministerial experience is recognized up to a maximum award of sixty (60) units for full-time ordained ministers and licensed ministers and thirty (30) units for lay leaders. Evaluation requests must specify whether ministerial work is full-time or part-time. Copies of licenses and/or ordination certificates must be submitted. A fee/unit will be charged.

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Student Placement

Units awarded as Advanced Standing help place the student in an advanced level of his/her program of study. Awarded units will not be applied until all applicable fees are paid, and the student completes 15 units of course work to establish residency. From this point, the student works forward to the next higher level of study. If a degree point has been reached or passed, the student may apply for the award of the next appropriate degree.

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Student Registration

To be enrolled as a student, a person should have at least the equivalent of a high school education or have demonstrated their ability to complete and benefit from our courses.

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Tuition & Fees

Tuition rates are intentionally affordable to allow students to achieve a quality education to pursue their dreams. Some courses require the purchase of a textbook from a third-party. If you have questions regarding this, please contact your Student Advisor or Dean.