168 rasmussen.edu | 888-5-RASMUSSEN ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES Credit by Examination (Challenge Exams or Test-Outs) Students may receive credit for a Rasmussen University course by taking an examination in place of the actual faculty-led course. Some exams may be taken by enrolled students prior to beginning their coursework at Rasmussen University. • Enrolled students may request credit by examination for courses if an exam has been developed. • An examination score of 73% or higher is required to earn credit by examination. • The examination grade will be posted as Test-Out (TO) on the student transcript. • Credits earned count in the transfer maximum. • Credit by examination will not count as credits for financial aid eligibility. • A credit by examination may be attempted only once for each course. • If a student has already attempted the faculty-led course, as indicated by any posted grade, including W/WD/WP/WX or F/FA/FD and excluding CL, PD, and WL grades, the student will not be allowed to attempt the equivalent credit by examination. If the course is subject to time limits and is expired, the equivalent credit by examination may be attempted. • If a student does not pass a Credit by Examination attempt, the option to attempt the faculty-led course remains. • Academic Appeals are not considered for credit by examination, self-directed assessment, or any other form of prior learning assessment. Technical issues should be resolved through the Personal Support Center at the time an issue is discovered. • Prepayment of a non-refundable and non-transferable credit by examination fee is required prior to being granted access to any credit by examination. Reference the tuition structure table for current rates. • Payment of the fee does not guarantee the award of credits; any credits awarded will be based on meeting all of the criteria above. • Credit by examination will not satisfy credit load requirements for the purposes of veterans benefit program funding or any other student financial assistance program. • Contact your Advisor for a list of available credit by examination opportunities as well as instructions to enroll and pay the credit by examination fee. • Credits awarded through credit by examination (TO) may not be transferable to another institution. The decision to accept transfer credits is always at the discretion of the receiving institution. College Equivalency Credit Credits earned through college equivalency programs will be posted on student transcripts as Test-Out (TO) credits and will not be assigned letter grades or applied to cumulative grade point average. Rasmussen University recognizes the following college equivalencies: • Advanced Placement (AP) examinations administered by the College Board. A score of 3 or higher required. • For graduates of United States high schools who provide transcripts of individual certificate completion in an International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme credit may be awarded based on individual subjects; examination scores of 4 and higher are required. Courses will be accepted relative to the program of enrollment. • College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations administered by the College Board. A score of 50 or higher is required for computer- based testing since 2/15/2003. For paper-based exams taken prior to 2/15/2003, the CLEP ACE recommended score will be used. CLEP examinations have a 20-year time limit based on the College Board removing scores from their system and not able to provide transcript service. • DSST, DANTES, Excelsior College UExcel Exams. Passing scores are determined by the individual test requirements. • Other types of university equivalency courses and/or examinations may be evaluated for eligibility by the Central Transfer Department. Course Waivers A Rasmussen University approved course waiver requires an external learning experience to meet at least 80% of the course objectives/competencies of the Rasmussen University course being waived. Course waivers are tied to certifications, credentials, and exams administered by professional organizations. Course waivers require documented evidence of assessment of student learning (e.g., certification, credential, exam, or license). School of Business Waivers Course waivers will be considered for students who have select professional certifications from Lean Six Sigma or the HR Certification Institute™ for the distinction of Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or for the distinction of Senior Professional in Human Resource Management (SPHR): • Course waivers will be considered for specific courses within the School of Business related to the certification and the program of enrollment. • Certifications must be current. • The student’s credential will be reviewed, and if the criteria are met, the course requirements will be waived and the grades will be posted on the student’s transcript as a Course Waiver (CW). • Students presenting evidence of the Lean Six Sigma-White Belt will be awarded credit as Course Waiver (CW) for the Management of Information Systems course requirement. • Students presenting evidence of certification by the HR Certification Institute for the distinction of PHR will be awarded the following credit as Course Waiver (CW): 1. Introduction to Human Resource Management 2. Employment Law 3. Modern Human Resource Management 4. Workforce and Labor Relations Management • Students presenting evidence of certification by the HR Certification Institute for the distinction of SPHR will be awarded the following credit as Course Waiver (CW): 1. Introduction to Human Resource Management 2. Employment Law 3. Modern Human Resource Management 4. Workforce and Labor Relations Management 5. Strategic Human Resource Management Course waiver will be considered for students who have select Project Management certifications from the Project Management Institute. Students presenting evidence of certification by the Project Management Institute for the distinction of Project Management Professional Certification or Certified Associates in Project Management will be awarded Course Waiver (CW) credit for the Business Project Management course. School of Design Waivers Course waivers will be considered for students who have select professional certifications from Adobe and Autodesk. • Course waivers will be considered for specific courses within the School of Design related to the certification. • Certifications must have been earned within the last five years or are current through renewal. • The student’s credential will be reviewed, and if the criteria are met, the course requirements will be waived and the grades will be posted on the student’s transcript as a Course Waiver (CW). School of Education Waivers Students enrolled in School of Education programs may receive course waivers if they have earned specific professional credentials. In order to request a School of Education Waiver, the student must present a current and valid certificate or transcript from the credentialing agency. The student’s credential will then be reviewed, and if the criteria are met, Rasmussen University will waive the course requirements and the grades will be posted on the student transcript as a Course Waiver (CW). The accepted credentials and courses eligible for waiver under this policy are explained below: 1. Students enrolled in an Early Childhood Education Certificate, Diploma, or Associate’s Degree who hold any of the following credentials may receive waivers from: Foundations of Child Development; Early Childhood Education Curriculum and Instruction; and Health, Safety, and Nutrition/CDA Application. a. CDA Credential awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition b. Florida Child Care Professionals Credential (FCCPC) awarded by the Florida Department of Children and Families c. Florida Early Childhood Professional Credential (ECPC) awarded by the Florida Department of Education d. Florida Child Care Apprenticeship Credential (CCAC) awarded by the Florida Department of Education 2. Students who hold any of the following Wisconsin credentials may receive waivers as indicated below. a. Wisconsin Infant and Toddler Credential—Students who hold this credential and are enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Certificate, Diploma or Associate’s Degree programs may receive waivers from: Foundations of Child Development; Infant and Toddler Development; and Dynamics of the Family. ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM
