Industry Recognized Credentials
Shasta College recognizes that some industry credentials may fulfill course objectives and student learning outcomes for corresponding Shasta College courses/programs.
Below is a list of pre-approved recognized credentials and the corresponding class(es) in which a student may receive credit:
- List of Approved Industry Recognized Certificates and Credentials (PDF) – Our faculty are currently reviewing credentials that align with our programs. Additionally, as individual students request evaluation of their credentials, that information will be also be included.
Whether or not your certificate/credential is on the pre-approved list, please follow this process to be considered for course credit:
- Meet with your counselor to discuss your Industry Credential(s), how it/they may align with our coursework, and the impact CPL credit may have on any transfer plans you may have.
- Complete the Credit for Prior Learning: Industry Certificate/Credential Petition (Dynamic Forms). Please be prepared to upload a copy of your certificate/credential.
- Your request will be routed to the appropriate instructors and they will evaluate your credentials for potential academic credit. You will be notified of their decision via email.
If the faculty determined that work experience in addition to your industry certificate/credential is required to evaluate potential credit, then the appropriate method of CPL is CPL: Portfolio. Our CPL: Portfolio process is a more holistic and involved process, and is still in development.
Please be aware that if your Credentials are older, were issued prior to the faculty's pre-approved "Recency" timeframe (how recently it was issued), or no longer active, our faculty may not be able to grant academic credit due to the changing nature of the relevant field.
Please Note: If Shasta College awards Credit for Prior Learning coursework and units, they will be used to fulfill your Shasta College graduation requirements. This coursework and associated units will be added to your Shasta College transcript. Financial Aid cannot be used to pay for units earned through CPL.
If you plan to transfer to another institution, please be aware that every college/university has their own policies about Credit for Prior Learning. What was accepted at Shasta College may not be accepted at another institution.
If you are planning to transfer to a California State University, please know that according to CSU Systemwide policy, CSUs will accept coursework earned through CPL for ADT degrees (AST/AAT), and full or partial CSU GE and/or CSU-IGETC certification. If you experience any problem with a CSU accepting your CPL coursework, please reach out to Buffy Tanner, Director of Innovation and Special Projects, so she can intervene with the CSU System on your behalf.
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Speak to a counselor for all Credit for Prior Learning options and how they can best meet your academic goals.