{"id":2090,"date":"2024-06-12T07:56:25","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T11:56:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/registrar\/?page_id=2090"},"modified":"2025-10-30T14:15:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T18:15:15","slug":"credit-for-prior-learning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/registrar\/transferring-credits-to-butler\/credit-for-prior-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Credit for Prior Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg-primary-block alignfull\" >\n\t<div class=\"container grid-default wysiwyg__container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"sidebar-menu \" aria-label=\"Site Menu\" id=\"page-nav\">\n\t\t<div class=\"sidebar-menu__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"sidebar-menu__header\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sidebar-menu__headerLabel\">Transferring Credits to Butler Menu<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"sidebar-menu__mobileToggle\" title=\"Toggle Menu\" :aria-expanded=\"mobileOpen\"><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"sidebar-menu__list\" v-show=\"mobileOpen\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/registrar\/transferring-credits-to-butler123\/credits-from-other-colleges-and-universities\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Credits from Other Colleges and Universities<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/registrar\/transferring-credits-to-butler123\/credit-through-testing\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Credits Through Testing<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/registrar\/transferring-credits-to-butler123\/articulation-agreement-pathways\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Articulation Agreements<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/registrar\/transferring-credits-to-butler123\/credit-for-prior-learning\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Credit for Prior Learning<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/registrar\/transferring-credits-to-butler123\/dual-credit\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Dual Credit<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/registrar\/transferring-credits-to-butler123\/indiana-college-core\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Indiana College Core<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/registrar\/transferring-credits-to-butler123\/credit-transfer-for-current-students\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Credit Transfer for Current Students<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/registrar\/transferring-credits-to-butler123\/transferology\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Transferology<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__wrapper wysiwyg__wrapper--hasSidebar\">\n\t\t\t<!-- content from editor -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content wysiwyg__contentContainer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-credit-for-prior-learning\">Credit for Prior Learning<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>At Butler University, your real-world knowledge, skills, and accomplishments from work, training, military service, or other experiences can be evaluated for academic credit through Credit for Prior Learning (CPL). By acknowledging and valuing the diverse experiences and skills you bring with you, we strive to create an inclusive educational environment that empowers you on your academic journey. Earning credit for prior learning offers you a flexible path to your education, helping you complete your degree faster while also lowering the cost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-credit-for-prior-learning-nbsp\">What is Credit for Prior Learning?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Credit for Prior Learning is a term used to evaluate learning that has occurred outside of the traditional academic environment. Other common terms for this process include <strong>prior learning assessment (PLA)<\/strong>, <strong>recognition of prior learning<\/strong>, and <strong>recognition of learning<\/strong>. Butler University is committed to providing clear and attainable <a href=\"https:\/\/bulletin.butler.edu\/content.php?catoid=3&amp;navoid=243#tccpl\">pathways<\/a> for all students to receive academic credit for the knowledge and accomplishments they have already acquired.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of credit for prior learning include:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"acc-flex-container\">\n\t<div class=\"acc-title-container\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n\t\t<button id='block_acf-block-6903ab3250227-acc-row' class='acc-row' type='button' aria-expanded='false' aria-controls='block_acf-block-6903ab3250227_acc-content-panel'>\n\t\t\t<div id='block_acf-block-6903ab3250227-acc-title' class='acc-title'>\n\t\t\t\tLicenses &#038; Certificates\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<img alt=\"\" id='block_acf-block-6903ab3250227-acc-img' class='acc-icon' src='https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/registrar\/wp-content\/plugins\/butler-acf-blocks-new\/assets\/images\/nav_main_icon_open.png' \/>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div role=\"region\" aria-hidden='true'\n\t\tid='block_acf-block-6903ab3250227-acc-content-panel' class='acc-panel' aria-labelledby=\"block_acf-block-6903ab3250227-acc-row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Butler acknowledges the value of professional certifications, licenses, and training programs that have been completed outside of the traditional classroom setting. By submitting documentation such as certificates, licenses, or other official records, students can have their prior learning assessed for academic credit, helping students accelerate their educational journey by applying their real-world expertise to their academic goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\t\t( function( $ ) {\n\t\t\tlet panel = document.getElementById('block_acf-block-6903ab3250227-acc-content-panel');\n\n\t\t\t\/*\n\t\t\t * Need to set a value for maxHeight to initialize the accordion properly.\n\t\t\t * If we don't include this conditional, the accordion doesn't nicely transition to open\/close on the first click.\n\t\t\t *\/\n\t\t\tif ( 1 == 0 ) {\n\t\t\t\tpanel.style.maxHeight = 0 == 1 ? 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'fit-content' : panel.scrollHeight + 'px';\n\t\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\tlet expanded = row.getAttribute( 'aria-expanded' );\n\t\t\t\tif ( expanded == 'true' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\trow.setAttribute( 'aria-expanded', 'false' );\n\t\t\t\t\tpanel.setAttribute( 'aria-hidden', 'true' );\n\t\t\t\t\tacc_img.src = 'https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/registrar\/wp-content\/plugins\/butler-acf-blocks-new\/assets\/images\/nav_main_icon_open.png';\n\t\t\t\t} else {\n\t\t\t\t\trow.setAttribute( 'aria-expanded', 'true' );\n\t\t\t\t\tpanel.setAttribute( 'aria-hidden', 'false' );\n\t\t\t\t\tacc_img.src = 'https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/registrar\/wp-content\/plugins\/butler-acf-blocks-new\/assets\/images\/nav_main_icon_close.png';\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t} ) ); \/\/End .click\n\n\t\t\tlet highlightColor = getComputedStyle( document.documentElement ).getPropertyValue( '--color-theme-primary' );\n\t\t\tlet textColor = getComputedStyle( document.documentElement ).getPropertyValue( '--color-theme-white' );\n\t\t\tlet title = document.getElementById( 'block_acf-block-6903ab3250227-acc-title' );\n\n\t\t\t$( '#block_acf-block-6903ab3250227-acc-row' ).hover( function() {\n\t\t\t\ttitle.style.backgroundColor = highlightColor;\n\t\t\t\ttitle.style.color = textColor;\n\t\t\t}, function() {\n\t\t\t\ttitle.style.backgroundColor = '';\n\t\t\t\ttitle.style.color = '';\n\t\t\t} ); \/\/End .hover\n\n\t\t} )( jQuery );\n\t<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"acc-flex-container\">\n\t<div class=\"acc-title-container\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n\t\t<button id='block_acf-block-6903ab325023e-acc-row' class='acc-row' type='button' aria-expanded='false' aria-controls='block_acf-block-6903ab325023e_acc-content-panel'>\n\t\t\t<div id='block_acf-block-6903ab325023e-acc-title' class='acc-title'>\n\t\t\t\tExperiential Learning\/Portfolio Assessment \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<img alt=\"\" id='block_acf-block-6903ab325023e-acc-img' class='acc-icon' src='https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/registrar\/wp-content\/plugins\/butler-acf-blocks-new\/assets\/images\/nav_main_icon_open.png' \/>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div role=\"region\" aria-hidden='true'\n\t\tid='block_acf-block-6903ab325023e-acc-content-panel' class='acc-panel' aria-labelledby=\"block_acf-block-6903ab325023e-acc-row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Butler understands the value of real-world learning gained through hands-on experiences, such as internships, volunteer work, professional projects, or other relevant life experiences. By submitting a comprehensive portfolio or documentation that demonstrates the knowledge and skills acquired, students can have their experiences assessed for academic credit, helping them progress more quickly in their degree programs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\t\t( function( $ ) {\n\t\t\tlet panel = document.getElementById('block_acf-block-6903ab325023e-acc-content-panel');\n\n\t\t\t\/*\n\t\t\t * Need to set a value for maxHeight to initialize the accordion properly.\n\t\t\t * If we don't include this conditional, the accordion doesn't nicely transition to open\/close on the first click.\n\t\t\t *\/\n\t\t\tif ( 1 == 0 ) {\n\t\t\t\tpanel.style.maxHeight = 0 == 1 ? 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'fit-content' : panel.scrollHeight + 'px';\n\t\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\tlet expanded = row.getAttribute( 'aria-expanded' );\n\t\t\t\tif ( expanded == 'true' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\trow.setAttribute( 'aria-expanded', 'false' );\n\t\t\t\t\tpanel.setAttribute( 'aria-hidden', 'true' );\n\t\t\t\t\tacc_img.src = 'https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/registrar\/wp-content\/plugins\/butler-acf-blocks-new\/assets\/images\/nav_main_icon_open.png';\n\t\t\t\t} else {\n\t\t\t\t\trow.setAttribute( 'aria-expanded', 'true' );\n\t\t\t\t\tpanel.setAttribute( 'aria-hidden', 'false' );\n\t\t\t\t\tacc_img.src = 'https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/registrar\/wp-content\/plugins\/butler-acf-blocks-new\/assets\/images\/nav_main_icon_close.png';\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t} ) ); \/\/End .click\n\n\t\t\tlet highlightColor = getComputedStyle( document.documentElement ).getPropertyValue( '--color-theme-primary' );\n\t\t\tlet textColor = getComputedStyle( document.documentElement ).getPropertyValue( '--color-theme-white' );\n\t\t\tlet title = document.getElementById( 'block_acf-block-6903ab325023e-acc-title' );\n\n\t\t\t$( '#block_acf-block-6903ab325023e-acc-row' ).hover( function() {\n\t\t\t\ttitle.style.backgroundColor = highlightColor;\n\t\t\t\ttitle.style.color = textColor;\n\t\t\t}, function() {\n\t\t\t\ttitle.style.backgroundColor = '';\n\t\t\t\ttitle.style.color = '';\n\t\t\t} ); \/\/End .hover\n\n\t\t} )( jQuery );\n\t<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"acc-flex-container\">\n\t<div class=\"acc-title-container\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n\t\t<button id='block_acf-block-6903ab3250251-acc-row' class='acc-row' type='button' aria-expanded='false' aria-controls='block_acf-block-6903ab3250251_acc-content-panel'>\n\t\t\t<div id='block_acf-block-6903ab3250251-acc-title' class='acc-title'>\n\t\t\t\tMilitary Training and Experience\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<img alt=\"\" id='block_acf-block-6903ab3250251-acc-img' class='acc-icon' src='https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/registrar\/wp-content\/plugins\/butler-acf-blocks-new\/assets\/images\/nav_main_icon_open.png' \/>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div role=\"region\" aria-hidden='true'\n\t\tid='block_acf-block-6903ab3250251-acc-content-panel' class='acc-panel' aria-labelledby=\"block_acf-block-6903ab3250251-acc-row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Butler recognizes the value of military training and coursework. By evaluating military transcripts and other documentation, Butler ensures that veterans and active-duty personnel can receive academic credit for their service, helping to shorten the path to a degree and facilitating a smoother transition to civilian careers. Butler utilizes the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.acenet.edu\/news-room\/pages\/military-guide-online.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide<\/a> in the review of military transcripts for academic credit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\t\t( function( $ ) {\n\t\t\tlet panel = document.getElementById('block_acf-block-6903ab3250251-acc-content-panel');\n\n\t\t\t\/*\n\t\t\t * Need to set a value for maxHeight to initialize the accordion properly.\n\t\t\t * If we don't include this conditional, the accordion doesn't nicely transition to open\/close on the first click.\n\t\t\t *\/\n\t\t\tif ( 1 == 0 ) {\n\t\t\t\tpanel.style.maxHeight = 0 == 1 ? 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By aligning prior learning with either a standing pathway or an individualized pathway, students benefit from a clear and structured evaluation process, helping them to earn credit and accelerate their academic journey.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"acc-flex-container\">\n\t<div class=\"acc-title-container\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n\t\t<button id='block_acf-block-6903ab3250268-acc-row' class='acc-row' type='button' aria-expanded='false' aria-controls='block_acf-block-6903ab3250268_acc-content-panel'>\n\t\t\t<div id='block_acf-block-6903ab3250268-acc-title' class='acc-title'>\n\t\t\t\tStanding Pathways\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<img alt=\"\" id='block_acf-block-6903ab3250268-acc-img' class='acc-icon' src='https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/registrar\/wp-content\/plugins\/butler-acf-blocks-new\/assets\/images\/nav_main_icon_open.png' \/>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div role=\"region\" aria-hidden='true'\n\t\tid='block_acf-block-6903ab3250268-acc-content-panel' class='acc-panel' aria-labelledby=\"block_acf-block-6903ab3250268-acc-row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>A standing pathway refers to a CPL pathway that has been pre-evaluated and available for all admitted students. Standing pathways make the process straightforward and efficient, ensuring that all students can easily apply these pre-evaluated experiences toward their academic journey. An inventory of approved standing pathways can be reviewed in the Butler University Bulletin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"link-list layout-links\" >\n    <div class=\"link-list__container link-list__grid-default\">\n                        <div class=\"list-list__linkWrapper link-list__grid-default\">\n                                <ul class=\"wysiwyg__ctaLinks\">\n                                                        <li>\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/bulletin.butler.edu\/content.php?catoid=6&#038;navoid=325\" class=\"button-link-right button-link-right--color-blue-bright\" target=_blank\">Undergraduate CPL Standing Pathways<\/a>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                        <li>\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/bulletin.butler.edu\/content.php?catoid=6&#038;navoid=326\" class=\"button-link-right button-link-right--color-blue-bright\" target=_blank\">Graduate CPL Standing Pathways<\/a>\n                                <\/li>\n                                            <\/ul>\n                                \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\t\t( function( $ ) {\n\t\t\tlet panel = document.getElementById('block_acf-block-6903ab3250268-acc-content-panel');\n\n\t\t\t\/*\n\t\t\t * Need to set a value for maxHeight to initialize the accordion properly.\n\t\t\t * If we don't include this conditional, the accordion doesn't nicely transition to open\/close on the first click.\n\t\t\t *\/\n\t\t\tif ( 1 == 0 ) {\n\t\t\t\tpanel.style.maxHeight = 0 == 1 ? 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