Earning Credit through Prior Learning Experience

Prior Learning Assessment
Types of Prior Learning Assessment
Credit by Exam - Advanced Placement / CLEP
PLA Approved Opportunities

Prior Learning Assessment

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is the process of evaluating a student’s knowledge and skillset outside of a traditional college setting that can be used to award college credit towards the completion of a certificate or degree. PLA may be granted for education obtained through a variety of methods including Continuing Education mirror courses, industry certification, nonaccredited private and technical college coursework, military training, and credit by examination (departmental and national exams). PLA credit granted and listed on a regionally accredited institution’s transcript will transfer to ACC. Students planning to transfer PLA credit should confer with the receiving institutions.

The evaluation of PLA credit is based upon the guidelines of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and Alvin Community College. Credit may also be awarded based on recommendations contained in the National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Programs (ACE Guide), published to the American Council on Education. This guide is in the Registrar’s Office, Pathways Advising Office, and the College & Career Pathways Office (CCPO).

Prior Learning Assessment credit will be evaluated and approved by the Department Chair, the Dean of the respective subject, and the CCP office.

General Criteria

PLA credit will only be awarded as it applies to an active ACC program of study.

Student has paid for all fees associated with the review and/or assessment. Fees associated with PLA credit are waived for veterans with honorable or general conditions discharge.
There is no charge for transcription of AP/CLEP/IBD/DSST PLA credit.
PLA is noted with a grade of “S” for the semester hour value and is not calculated in the institution’s grade point average (GPA).
Awarded PLA credit will not be counted towards the 15 college-level semester hours needed for residence for an Associate Degree, or the 11 college-level semester hours needed for residence in a certificate program.
A maximum of 45 hours of PLA credit in any format may be awarded including all institutions previously attended or currently seeking to attend.

PLA Criteria for Departmental Exams, Skills Assessments, Industry Certifications, National Exams and Portfolios

Student has successfully completed a minimum of 3 hours of ACC course work OR is currently enrolled after the census date of the requesting semester.

PLA Criteria for Military Credit

PLA credit may be awarded when the student has successfully completed the ACC Admissions process and has submitted all Military documentation.

Requesting PLA Credit

Complete PLA Application located in the Admission and College & Career Pathways offices (CCP) or http://www.alvincollege.edu/pathways/prior-learning-assessment/.
Visit with ACC Department Chair to discuss PLA options. An unofficial ACC transcript should be available during the visit. Students may print a copy of the transcript through The POD.
Submit application to the CCP office for review of student eligibility and criteria verification.
Pay required fees to the ACC cashier’s office. There is no charge for transcription of AP/CLEP/IBD/DSST and Military PLA credit. There is a $10 per credit hour assessment fee for departmental exams and a $100 fee for each skill assessment.
CE mirror classes carry the same tuition and fees as credit classes.
Follow submission directions printed on PLA application according to the form of credit for which you are applying.

Types of Prior Learning Assessment

PLA-Continuing Education Mirror Courses

Mirror courses are taken through the Continuing Education Department for non-academic credit only (also known as a unit). Students interested in pursuing an academic degree can petition for PLA credit which would convert the CE unit to an academic credit.

Students enrolling in a mirror class with known intent to request conversion to academic credit should take the class for academic credit.
CE mirror classes linked will carry the same tuition and fees as credit classes.
Students wanting academic credit for CE units should complete the PLA application available in the Admissions or College and Career Pathway Office; and submit to the CCP office for criteria approval.
Approved applications will be submitted to the Registrar’s office for official evaluation and transcription.
Academic credit will count as resident credit.

PLA-Credit for Military Service

PLA credit for prior military service/training is available to eligible veterans when the following criteria are met:

PLA credit may be awarded when the student has successfully completed the ACC Admissions process and has submitted all Military documentation.
Graduated from an accredited public or private high school or a school operated by the US Department of Defense;
Honorably discharged with a minimum two years of service in the armed forces or was discharged because of a disability.
Students wanting credit for military service should complete the PLA application available in the Admissions or College and Career Pathway office; and submit to the CCP office for criteria approval.
Students should submit approved applications and supporting documents to the appropriate Department Chair for review.
Honorably discharged or discharged under general conditions with a minimum two years of service in the armed forces or was discharged due to a disability.

The college will automatically award the following upon the student’s request:

Two hours of physical activity credit from the DD214;
Academic course credit directly equivalent and applicable to the student’s major from the military transcript (AARTS, SMART, CCAF), based on ACE Guide recommendations.

Students are eligible for a minimum of 12 hours of college elective credit to satisfy elective course requirements in the student’s degree program.

PLA-National Credit by Examination

PLA credit by examination offers students an opportunity to earn credit for previous knowledge and skills made evident by passing the exam. Types of national examinations considered for credit include Advanced Placement (AP) tests, College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), Dantes (DSST) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Content of any examination must be equivalent to a course in the current course catalog of the College. Required scores for each national exam accepted are published below. After taking the selected national exam, students wanting PLA credit should:

Successfully complete the ACC admissions process.
Request the testing company to send your official AP or IBD scores to the Registrar’s Office via mail or electronically to registrarsoffice@alvincollege.edu. Note: CLEP exams are available at ACC. Students do not need to request submission of scores to Admissions if taking the exam at ACC.
Complete the PLA application and submit directly to the Registrar’s office for review and approval.
Students will be notified by the Registrar’s office once credit has been transcribed.

DSST Exams (DANTES)

Test Title	Minimum Score	Hours Awarded	ACC Course
General Anthropology	400	3	ANTH 2346
Lifespan Developmental Psychology	400	3	PSYC 2314
Introduction to Business	400	3	BUSI 1301
Introduction to World Religions	400	3	PHIL 1304
Management Information Systems	400	3	BCIS 1305
Personal Finance	400	3	BUSI 1307
Principles of Statistics	400	3	MATH 1342

Departmental Credit by Examination

Departmental Credit by Examinations are available in certain disciplines. Students will be encouraged to take the national exam for academic courses that have been approved and are listed in the catalog. Technical programs may require additional skills assessment to demonstrate mastery of the skills being assessed.

The student must:

Check with the Department Chair to determine if a departmental examination is offered or visit the College & Career Pathways website for the list of exams.
Complete the PLA application and submit to the CCP office for criteria approval.
Pay the PLA exam fee ($10 per credit hour and $100 per skill assessment) prior to attempting the exam.
Schedule exam with the Department Chair.

Industry Certifications and Career Portfolios

Experiential learning (life experiences) will be considered for credit. Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills assessment if applicable by opting to take a national or departmental examination. Students desiring to earn PLA credit in this category should follow the steps as outlined above.

Visit ACC Department Chair and review identified opportunities online.
Students presenting certificates earned on the job should:
Complete the PLA application and submit to the CCP office for criteria approval.
Pay the PLA exam and/or skill assessment fee prior to attempting the examination or having industry certificate reviewed.
Submit application and all supporting documents to the appropriate Department Chair for review.

Credit by Exam - Advanced Placement / CLEP

Advanced Placement

Exam Name (College Board)	Equivalent Courses	AP Min Score	Credit Hrs Awarded
AP 2-D Art and Design	ARTS 1311	3	3
AP 3-D Art and Design	ARTS 1312	3	3
AP Art History	ARTS 1303/1304	3	6
AP Biology	BIOL 1406	3	4
AP Calculus AB	MATH 2413	3	4
AP Calculus BC	MATH 2413/2414	3	8
AP Chemistry	CHEM 1411/1412	3	8
AP Computer Science Principles	COSC 1437	3	4
AP Computer Science A	COSC 1436/1437	3	8
AP Drawing	ARTS 1316/1317	3	6
AP English Language and Composition	ENGL 1301	3	3
AP English Literature and Composition	ENGL 1302	3	3
AP Environmental Science	GEOL 1401	3	4
AP French Language and Culture	FREN 1411/1412	3	8
AP Human Geography	GEOG 1303	3	3
AP Macroeconomics	ECON 2301	3	3
AP Microeconomics	ECON 2302	3	3
AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based	PHYS 1401	3	4
AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based	PHYS 1402	3	4
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism	PHYS 2426	3	4
AP Physics C: Mechanics	PHYS 1401	3	4
AP Psychology	PSYC 2301	3	3
AP Spanish Language and Culture	SPAN 1411/1412	3	8
AP Spanish Literature and Culture	SPAN 1411/1412/2311	3	11
AP Statistics	MATH 1342	3	3
AP United States Government and Politics	GOVT 2305	3	3
AP United States History	HIST 1301/1302	3	6
AP World History: Modern	HIST 2322	3	3
AP Precalculus	MATH 2412	3	4

CLEP

Exam Name (College Board)	Equivalent Courses	Exam Name (ACC)	CLEP Min Score	Credit Hrs Awarded
Financial Accounting	ACCT 2301	Accounting, Financial	50	3
American Government	GOVT 2305	American Government	50	3
American Literature	ENGL 2328	American Literature	50	3
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature	ENGL 2333	Analyzing & Interpreting Literature	50	3
Biology	BIOL 1406	Biology, General	50	4
Introductory Business Law	BUSI 2301	Business Law, Introductory	50	3
Precalculus	MATH 2412	Precalculus	50	4
Calculus	MATH 2413	Calculus	50	4
Chemistry	CHEM 1411	Chemistry	50	4
College Algebra	MATH 1314	College Algebra	50	3
College Mathematics	MATH 1332	College Mathematics	50	3
College Composition	ENGL 1301	College Composition	50	3
English Literature	ENGL 1302	Literature & Composition Test	50	3
French Lang, Level I	FREN 1411/1412	French Language & Culture	50	8
French Lang, Level II	FREN 1411/1412	French Language & Culture	59	11
History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877	HIST 1301	History of the US I: US to 1877	50	3
History of the United States II: 1865 to Present	HIST 1302	History of the US II: 1865 to present	50	3
Human Growth and Development	PSYC 2314	Human Growth and Development	50	3
Information Systems & Computer App	BCIS 1305	Information Systems & Computer App	50	3
Principles of Macroeconomics	ECON 2301	Macroeconomics, Principles	50	3
Principles of Microeconomics	ECON 2302	Microeconomics, Principles	50	3
Principles of Management	BMGT 1327	Management, Principle	50	3
Principles of Marketing	MRKG 1311	Marketing, Principles	50	3
Introductory Psychology	PSYC 2301	Psychology	50	3
Introductory Sociology	SOCI 1301	Sociology	50	3
Spanish Language: Levels 1 and 2	SPAN 1411/1412	Spanish Lang, Level I	50	8
Spanish Language: Levels 1 and 2	SPAN 1411/1412/2311	Spanish Lang, Level II	65	11
Spanish with Writing: Levels 1 and 2	SPAN 1411/1412	Spanish with Writing, Level 1	50	8
Spanish with Writing: Levels 1 and 2	SPAN 1411/1412/2311/2312	Spanish with Writing, Level 2	65	14

CLEP general exams are not accepted.
Credit will be evaluated from an official score report sent directly to the Registrar’s Office from the testing service.
Credit will be based upon ACC recommended passing scores. A letter grade of S (satisfactory) will be awarded.
There is no charge for this service; request evaluation of scores for credit with the Registrar’s Office.

PLA Approved Opportunities

Business Management					Mary Jove, Ph.D., Department Chair MJove@alvincollege.edu
Course	Credit	Course Name			Source
BMGT 1301	3	Supervision			Resume + two professional references required. Resume must show management or supervisory experience gained over the past five years. Must be recent (<5years) on the job experience from the time of application to qualify for PLA. Part time experience may be considered at one year PT= six month FT
BMGT 2305	3	Advanced Communications Management			Toastmasters Competent Communication (Certificate)
Child Development					Jeanine Wilburn, Department Chair JWilburn@alvincollege.edu
Course	Credit	Course Name			Source
CDEC 1311	3	Educating the Young Child			CDA Credential (current status)
CDEC 1313	3	Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood			CDA Credential (current status)
CDEC 1318	3	Wellness of the Young Child			CDA Credential (current status)
CDA-Child Development Associate
Communications Radio & TV					Jason Nichols, Department Chair radiotv@alvincollege.edu
Course	Credit	Course Name			Source
RTVB 1309	3	Audio/Radio Production I			Departmental Exam & Skills Assessment
RTVB 1321	3	TV/Video Field Production			Departmental Exam & Skills Assessment
RTVB 2337	3	TV/Video Production Workshop I			Departmental Exam & Skills Assessment
Computer Networking					Michael Smith, Department Chair MSmith@alvincollege.edu
ITSC 1305	3	Introduction to PC Operating Systems			CompTIA A+
ITNW 1325 and ITNW 1358	6	Fundamentals of Networking Network +			CompTIA Network +
Criminal Justice					Crystal Robinson, Department Chair CRobinson@alvincollege.edu
Course	Credit	Course Name			Source
CJLE 1506	5	Basic Peace Officer I			TCOLE Basic Proficiency Certificate
CJLE 1512	5	Basic Peace Officer II			TCOLE Basic Proficiency Certificate
CJLE 1518	5	Basic Peace Officer III			TCOLE Basic Proficiency Certificate
CJSA 2364	3	Practicum			TCOLE Basic Proficiency Certificate + TCOLE Intermediate Proficiency Certificate
CJSA 2365	3	Practicum			TCOLE Basic Proficiency Certificate + TCOLE Intermediate Proficiency Certificate + TCOLE Advanced Proficiency Certificate
CJLE 1327	3	Interviewing & Report Writing for CJ Profession			TCOLE Basic Proficiency Certificate + TCOLE Intermediate Proficiency Certificate + TCOLE Advanced Proficiency Certificate + TCOLE Masters Proficiency Certificate
TCOLE-Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
Cybersecurity					Michael Smith, Department Chair MSmith@alvincollege.edu
ITNW 1325 and ITNW 1358	6	Fundamentals of Networking Network +			CompTIA Network +
Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography					Danielle Kemendo, Program Director sonography@alvincollege.edu
Course	Credit	Course Name			Source
CVTT 1161	1	EKG Certification			EKG Certification and 2 years of EKG industry work experience as documented on a resume.
DMSO 1210	2	Introduction to Sonography			ARDMS SPI Certification
DMSO 1342	3	Intermediate Ultrasound Physics			ARDMS SPI Certification
DSAE or DSVT 1360	3	Clinical-DMST Intro to Echo or Clinical-DMST Intro to Vascular			ARDMS SPI Certification + 2 years work experience (resume required)
DSAE or DSVT 2361	3	Clinical-DMST Echo I or Clinical-DMST Vascular I			ARDMS SPI Certification + 2 years work experience (resume required)
DSPE 1265	2	Practicum-DMST Intro to Pediatric Echo			ARDMS SPI Certification + 2 years work experience (resume required)
DSPE 2261	2	Clinical-DMST Pediatric Echo I			ARDMS SPI Certification + 2 years work experience (resume required)
DSAE or DSPE or DSVT 2461	4	Clinical-DMST Echo II or Clinical-DMST Pediatric Echo II or Clinical-DMST Vascular II			ARDMS SPI Certification + 2 years work experience (resume required)
DSAE or DSPE or DSVT 2462	4	Clinical-DMST Echo III or Clinical-DMST Pediatric Echo III or Clinical-DMST Vascular III			ARDMS SPI Certification + 2 years work experience (resume required)
DCVS-Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography (DCVS) DSAE-Adult Echocardiography DSPE-Pediatric Echocardiography DSVT-Vascular Sonography ARDMS-American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography certified in SPI-Sonography Principles & Instrumentation
Drafting & Design Engineering					James Langley, Department JLangley@alvincollege.edu
DFTG 1309	3	Basic Computer-Aided Drafting			Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User
DFTG 2319	3	Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting			Autodesk AutoCAD Certified Professional
DFTG 1345	3	Parametric Modeling and Design			Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA)
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)					Brian Ayres Program Director BAyres@alvincollege.edu
PLA Requirements for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Courses (towards Advanced EMS/Paramedic Certificate and AAS)
Course	Credit	Course			Name Source
EMSP 1160	1	Clinical Emergency Medical Technician - Basic			Valid, current and active Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Emergency Medical Technician Certificate OR National Registry Emergency Medical Technical Certification
EMSP 1501	5	Emergency Medical Technician - Basic			Valid, current and active Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Emergency Medical Technician Certificate OR National Registry Emergency Medical Technical Certification
PLA Requirements for Advanced Emergency Medical Service Courses (towards Paramedic Certificate and AAS)
EMSP 1361	3	Clinical I - EMT Paramedic			Valid, current and active Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Emergency Medical Technician Certificate OR National Registry Emergency Medical Technical Certification
EMSP 1356	3	Patient Assessment and Airway Management			Valid, current and active Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Emergency Medical Technician Certificate OR National Registry Emergency Medical Technical Certification
EMSP 1355	3	Trauma Management			Valid, current and active Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Emergency Medical Technician Certificate OR National Registry Emergency Medical Technical Certification
EMSP 1338	3	Introduction to Advanced Practice			Valid, current and active Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Emergency Medical Technician Certificate OR National Registry Emergency Medical Technical Certification
Health Information Management					Viseeta Brown, PhD., RHIA, Program Director VBrown@alvincollege.edu
Course	Credit	Course Name			Source
HITT 1305	3	Medical Terminology			Departmental Exam + A) 2 years full-time experience (resume required) in Health Information Management or other health care related field and departmental exam. Passing grade of 80% or better on the exam. OR B) similar course, provide relevant academic transcript (military or other institution) and departmental exam. Passing grade of 80% or better on the exam.
Neurodiagnostic					Amanda Moore, Program Director AMoore@alvincollege.edu
First Pathway: Registered by ABRET with minimum 2 years full-time experience in Neurodiagnostic Technology.
Course	Credit	Course Name			Source
HPRS 1304	3	Basic Health Profession Skills			ABRET Certification + 2 years full-time experience (resume required) in Neurodiagnostic Technology + Departmental Exam
ENDT1310	3	Neuroanatomy & Physiology-EEG			ABRET Certification + 2 years full-time experience (resume required) in Neurodiagnostic Technology + Departmental Exam
ENDT 1345	3	Applied Electronics & Instrumentation			ABRET Certification + 2 years full-time experience (resume required) in Neurodiagnostic Technology + Skills Assessment
ENDT 1350	3	Electroencephalography			ABRET Certification + 2 years full-time experience (resume required) in Neurodiagnostic Technology + Skills Assessment
ENDT 2320	3	END Technology I			ABRET Certification + 2 years full-time experience (resume required) in Neurodiagnostic Technology
ENDT 2425	4	END Technology II			ABRET Certification + 2 years full-time experience (resume required) in Neurodiagnostic Technology
ENDT 1463	4	Clinical I-END Technology			ABRET Certification + 2 years full-time experience (resume required) in Neurodiagnostic Technology + Successfully passed ENDT 1350 Electroencephalography Skills Assessment
ENDT 2463	4	Clinical II-END Technology			ABRET Certification + 2 years full-time experience (resume required) in Neurodiagnostic Technology + Successfully passed ENDT 1350 Electroencephalography Skills Assessment
ENDT 2661	6	Clinical III-Electroencephalography			ABRET Certification + 2 years full-time experience (resume required) in Neurodiagnostic Technology + Successfully passed ENDT 1350 Electroencephalography Skills Assessment
ENDT 2215	2	Nerve Conduction Studies			ABRET Certification + 2 years full-time experience (resume required) in Neurodiagnostic Technology + Skills Assessment
ENDT 2210	2	Evoked Potentials			ABRET Certification with R.EP.T + 2 years full-time experience (resume required) in Neurodiagnostic Technology
ABRET-American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists R.EP.T-Registered Evoked Potential Technologist
Second Pathway: Non-registered with minimum 3 years full-time experience in Neurodiagnostic Technology.
Course	Credit	Course Name			Source
HPRS 1304	3	Basic Health Profession Skills			3 years full-time experience (work resume) in Neurodiagnostic Technology + Departmental Exam
ENDT1310	3	Neuroanatomy & Physiology-EEG			3 years full-time experience (work resume) in Neurodiagnostic Technology + Departmental Exam
ENDT 1345	3	Applied Electronics & Instrumentation			3 years full-time experience (work resume) in Neurodiagnostic Technology + Departmental Exam + Skills Assessment
ENDT 1350	3	Electroencephalography			3 years full-time experience (work resume) in Neurodiagnostic Technology + Departmental Exam + Skills Assessment
ENDT 2320	3	END Technology I			3 years full-time experience (work resume) in Neurodiagnostic Technology + Departmental Exam
ENDT 2425	4	END Technology II			3 years full-time experience (work resume) in Neurodiagnostic Technology + Departmental Exam
ENDT 1463	4	Clinical I-END Technology			3 years full-time experience (work resume) in Neurodiagnostic Technology + Successfully passed ENDT 1350 Electroencephalography Skills Assessment + Departmental Exam
ENDT 2463	4	Clinical II-END Technology			3 years full-time experience (work resume) in Neurodiagnostic Technology + Successfully passed ENDT 1350 Electroencephalography Skills Assessment + Departmental Exam
ENDT 2661	6	Clinical III-Electroencephalography			3 years full-time experience (work resume) in Neurodiagnostic Technology + Successfully passed ENDT 1350 Electroencephalography Skills Assessment + Departmental Exam
Nursing					Elizabeth Saucedo, MSN, RN, Program Director, Nursing Programs nursing@alvincollege.edu
Vocational Nursing					Tori McTaggart, RN, BSN, CDP, Department Coordinator nursing@alvincollege.edu
Course	Credit	Course Name			Source
VNSG 1122	1	Vocational Nursing Concepts			Successful completion of the CNA to VN Bridge Program through CEWD at ACC + current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification through Texas Health & Human Services Commission + 6 months of full-time work experience at a long-term care facility as CNA verified by employer in writing + Current Medication Aide certification (CMA) through Texas Health & Human Services Commission
VNSG 1160	1	Clinical Practical Nurse I			Successful completion of the CNA to VN Bridge Program through CEWD at ACC + current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification through Texas Health & Human Services Commission + 6 months of full-time work experience at a long-term care facility as CNA verified by employer in writing + Current Medication Aide certification (CMA) through Texas Health & Human Services Commission
VNSG 1227	2	Medication Administration			Successful completion of the CNA to VN Bridge Program through CEWD at ACC + current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification through Texas Health & Human Services Commission + 6 months of full-time work experience at a long-term care facility as CNA verified by employer in writing + Current Medication Aide certification (CMA) through Texas Health & Human Services Commission
VNSG 1423	4	Basic Nursing Skills			Successful completion of the CNA to VN Bridge Program through CEWD at ACC + current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification through Texas Health & Human Services Commission + 6 months of full-time work experience at a long-term care facility as CNA verified by employer in writing + Current Medication Aide certification (CMA) through Texas Health & Human Services Commission
Transfer applicants who, in the last 3 years, were enrolled in a professional nursing program and attempted/ completed nursing course(s) with a clinical component(s), must demonstrate competency through Prior Learning Assessment. Applicants will take a written departmental examination and clinical skills competency demonstration to be awarded transfer credit. The tests will be administered once per semester and evaluated by a faculty review committee. Contact the department for test dates.					Departmental Exam + Skills Assessment
Pharmacy Technology					Rhonda Boone, Program Director RBoone@alvincollege.edu
Course	Credits	Course Name		Source
PHRA 1315	3	Medical Terminology
Polysomnography					Amanda Moore, Program Director AMoore@alvincollege.edu
Course	Credit	Course Name			Source
HPRS 1304	3	Basic Health Profession Skills			Departmental Exam + BRPT RPSGT Certification + 2 years work experience (resume required)
PSGT 1205	2	Neurophysiology of Sleep			Departmental Exam + BRPT RPSGT Certification + 2 years work experience (resume required)
PSGT 1400	4	Polysomnography I			Departmental Exam + BRPT RPSGT Certification + 2 years work experience (resume required)
PSGT 1260	2	Clinical I-Polysomnography			PSGT 1400 (Polysomnography I) + BRPT RPSGT Certification + 2 years work experience (resume required)
PSGT 2660	6	Clinical II - Polysomnography (Fall Semester)			PSGT 1400 (Polysomnography I) + BRPT RPSGT Certification + 2 years work experience (resume required)
PSGT 2661	6	Clinical III - Polysomnography (Spring Semester)			PSGT 1400 (Polysomnography I) + BRPT RPSGT Certification + 2 years work experience (resume required)
BRPT-Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists RPSGT-Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Sports & Human Performance					Estevan Vasquez, Program Director EVasquez@alvincollege.edu
Course	Credit	Course Name			Source
PHED 1150	1	Individual & Dual Sports			US Department of Defense DD Form 214 with honorable discharge
PHED 2150	1	Fitness & Wellness			US Department of Defense DD Form 214 with honorable discharge
DD Form 214-Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
Welding					David Mustain, Department Chair DMustain@alvincollege.edu
Course			Credit	Course Name	Source
WLDG 1200			2	Introduction to Welding	WLDG 1015, WLDG 1000, or NCCER Welding Level 1 and skills assessment
WLDG 1307			3	Introduction to Welding Using Multiple Processes	WLDG 1007, AWS Certification and skills assessment
WLDG 1313			3	Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders	WLDG 1013, One year documented work experience as a welder or pipefitter and skills assessment or NCCER pipefitting Level 2 Certification
WLDG 1323			3	Welding Safety, Tools, and Equipment	OSHT 1015, WLDG 1023, or NCCER Core Credentials
WLDG 1353			3	Intermediate Layout and Fabrication	Documented work experience as a welder or pipe fitter and skills assessment
WLDG 1428			4	Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)	WLDG 1028 or AWS Certification and skills assessment
WLDG 1430			4	Intro to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)	WLDG 1030, Skills Assessment or certification
WLDG 1434			4	Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)	WLDG 1034 or AWS Certification and skills assessment
WLDG 1435			4	Introduction to Pipe Welding	WLDG 1035, Skills Assessment, or AWS/ASME IX Certification
WLDG 1457			4	Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)	WLDG 1043, WLDG 1057, or AWS Certification and skills assessment
WLDG 2371			3	Welding Final Project	Documented work experience as a welder or pipe fitter and Skills Assessment
WLDG 2406			4	Intermediate Pipe Welding	CEWLDG 2006 or Skills Assessment or ASME IX Certification
WLDG 2413			4	Intermed Welding Using Multiple Processes	WLDG 2053 or WLDG 2013 or Skills Assessment or ASME IX Certification