Can I get credit for prior learning/life experience?

Earning Credit for Prior Learning & Experience

Normandale offers several ways to earn credit for learning outside the classroom:

Portfolio Assessment

• If you have work experience, job training, volunteer service, or other learning that meets Normandale’s course outcomes, you can complete a self-paced course.

• This course guides you through building a portfolio to demonstrate your learning.

• For more information, see Portfolio Assessment.

Cooperative Education Program

• Earn elective credit while exploring career options through an internship in a real-world setting.

• Available in several academic areas.

• For more information, see Cooperative Education Program.

Service Learning Program

• Participate in course-integrated community service opportunities.

• Earn credit in select academic areas.

• For more information, see Service Learning Program.

Exam Credits

• Advanced Placement (AP): Learn how your scores transfer → Advanced Placement

• College-Level Examination Program (CLEP): Learn how your scores transfer → CLEP

Next Steps
Consult a counselor or the program coordinator to determine which of these options best support your academic goals.