Graduate Credit for Prior Learning Standing Pathways
A standing pathway is a Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) option that has been pre-evaluated and is available to admitted students. These pathways streamline the CPL process, making it easier and more efficient for students to apply their prior learning toward their academic goals.
If your prior learning matches one of these pathways, we encourage you to connect with us. If your experience doesn’t align with a current pathway, we’re always excited to explore new individualized options and expand our CPL offerings.
To submit a credit request or discuss your experience, please contact us at registrar@butler.edu.
College of Communication Standing Pathways
The following standing pathways have been pre-evaluated and are available to admitted students in the MA Deaf Education program. Students whose prior learning aligns with a standing pathway are encouraged to submit documentation for review. To initiate a credit request, contact the Program Director.
ASL Language Experience
Students who demonstrate substantive prior experience with American Sign Language (ASL) through any of the following pathways may be eligible for Credit for Prior Learning toward SLHS 501 American Sign Language:
Eligible Experience: Prior ASL experience includes (1) undergraduate or graduate ASL coursework from an accredited institution; (2) current interpreter licensure or certification (e.g., NIC, RID, state-level licensure); (3) lived experience as a Deaf person who uses ASL; or (4) lived experience as a family member of a Deaf ASL user who uses ASL with native or near-native proficiency.
Credit Awarded: 1 Credit in SLHS 501 American Sign Language
Required Documentation: Submit one or more of the following to the Program Director: official transcript(s) reflecting ASL coursework from an accredited institution; current interpreter license or certification; or a written personal statement (1–2 pages) describing lived experience using ASL with native or near-native proficiency. The Program Director will review submitted materials and make a determination of credit eligibility.
Graduate Research Methods (Out-of-Window Transfer Credit)
Students who have completed a graduate-level Research Methods course at an accredited institution but whose coursework falls outside the program’s standard transfer credit time window may petition for Credit for Prior Learning toward ED 673 Research Methods.
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in ED 673 Research Methods
Required Documentation: Submit the course syllabus and, if available, representative samples of student work (e.g., research proposal, literature review, data analysis assignment) to the Program Director. The Program Director will evaluate submitted materials against the program’s Research Methods course objectives. Credit will be granted upon the Program Director’s written approval that course objectives have been demonstrably achieved.
Note: This pathway applies specifically to coursework that meets content requirements but falls outside the transfer credit time window. Students whose coursework falls within the standard window should follow the standard transfer credit process.
Accreditation in Public Relations
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Strategic Communication Graduate Elective (STR 5EL)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the College of Communication.
Visual Strategic Communication Portfolio Assessment
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Visual Design for Strategic Communication (STR 551)
Required Documentation: Submit a portfolio for review of no fewer than 5 portfolio pieces that demonstrate graduate-level knowledge and proficiency in visual strategic communication. In addition, submit a 1-page narrative that documents contributions to each of the submitted portfolio pieces and offers context about their use.
College of Health Professions Standing Pathways
NCCPA Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ)
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Cardiology (DMS 724) AND 3 Credits in Advanced Resuscitation 1(DMS 800)
Required Documentation: Submit CAQ certificate. No other documentation is required.
NCCPA Emergency Medicine Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ)
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Cardiology (DMS 724) AND 3 Credits in Pulmonary (DMS 722) AND 3 Credits in Gastroenterology (DMS 728)
Required Documentation: Submit CAQ certificate. No other documentation is required.
NCCPA Hospital Medicine Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ)
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Cardiology (DMS 724) AND 3 Credits in Pulmonary (DMS 722) AND 3 Credits in Gastroenterology (DMS 728)
Required Documentation: Submit CAQ certificate. No other documentation is required.
NCCPA Orthopaedic Surgery Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ)
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Upper Extremity (DMS 826) AND 3 Credits in Lower Extremity (DMS 830)
Required Documentation: Submit CAQ certificate. No other documentation is required.
NCCPA Psychiatric Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ)
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Adult Psychiatric Disorders (DMS 856) AND 3 Credits in Substance Use Disorder (DMS 860) AND 3 Credits in Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Disorders (DMS 850)
Required Documentation: Submit CAQ certificate. No other documentation is required.
Lacy School of Business Standing Pathways
AIMC Certified Management Consultant
Credit Awarded: 2 Credits in MBA Graduate Elective (MBA GRTR)
Required Documentation: Students must pass the AIMC Certified Consultant exam with a score of 70% or better and submit documentation of exam score.
Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA)
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in MBA Graduate Elective (MBA GRTR)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.
Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Financial Management (MBA 530)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Managerial Accounting (MBA 520)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Managerial Accounting (MBA 520)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain (MBA 540)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level I
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Financial Management (MBA 530)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU): CPCU 550 + AIDA 181/401
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain (MBA 540)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.
Hylant MBA
Credit Awarded: 5 Credits in MBA Graduate Elective (MBA GRTR)
Required Documentation: Present documentation of program participation/completion to the Graduate Program Director.
Hylant Risk Management Certificate
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in MBA Graduate Elective (MBA GRTR)
Required Documentation: Present documentation of program participation/completion to the Graduate Program Director.
NASD Series 7
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Financial Management (MBA 530)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.
Orr Fellowship Programming
Credit Awarded: 6 Credits in MBA Graduate Elective (MBA GRTR)
Required Documentation: Present documentation of program participation/completion to the Graduate Program Director.
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Project Management Professional (MBA EL-PMP)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.
Roche Marketing Academy
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Marketing Management and Research Methods (MBA 535) AND 3 Credits MBA Graduate Elective (MBA GRTR)
Required Documentation: Present documentation of program participation/completion to the Graduate Program Director.
Society of Actuaries (SOA) Exam FM
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Financial Management (MBA 530)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.
Uniform Bar Exam (UBE)
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Legal & Ethical Operation of Business (MBA 515)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.
Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA)
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in MRI Graduate Elective (MRI 5EL)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.
Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Financial Management (MRI 530)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Managerial Accounting (MRI 520)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Managerial Accounting (MRI 520)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.
Certified Risk Manager (CRM)
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Risk Control (MRI 542) OR 3 Credits in Alternative Risk Financing (MRI 546)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level I
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Financial Management (MRI 530)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU): CPCU 550 + AIDA 181/401
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain (MRI 540)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU): CPCU 551 + CPCU 552
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Insurance Law & Contract Analysis (MRI 561)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.
NASD Series 7
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Financial Management (MRI 530)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.
Society of Actuaries (SOA) Exam FM
Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Financial Management (MRI 530)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.
Have questions or CPL documents to submit?
Email the Registrar’s Office at registrar@butler.edu for guidance and submission instructions.
Undergraduate CPL Standing Pathways are also available.
Questions or CPL documents to submit?
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