Life Experience Credits

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) allows you to earn college credit for your professional ministry experience, volunteer service, and demonstrated competencies.

Up to 30 Credits

Earn up to 30 CLAC hours through documented experience

4-6 Week Process

Fast evaluation from application to credit posting

Affordable

Only $150 per evaluation, only pay for credits earned

What Qualifies for PLA?

Professional Experience

  • Pastoral ministry roles
  • Chaplaincy experience
  • Missionary work
  • Church leadership positions
  • Ministry training programs
  • Professional certifications

Volunteer & Community Service

  • Church volunteer leadership
  • Community outreach programs
  • Mentoring and discipleship
  • Counseling experience
  • Teaching and training
  • Administrative leadership

The PLA Process

1

Gather Documentation

Collect evidence of your learning: certificates, letters of recommendation, work samples, portfolios

2

Complete Application

Fill out the PLA application form and submit your documentation package

3

Write Narrative

Describe how your experience aligns with course learning outcomes

4

Assessment Interview

Participate in a 30-60 minute conversation with an assessor about your experience

5

Receive Credits

Get your evaluation results and have credits posted to your transcript

Ready to Earn Credits for Your Experience?

Start your Prior Learning Assessment today and get credit for what you already know.

Frequently Asked Questions