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Subject to Change. Please see the Credit by Exam Coordinator for current requirements
Students in Lakeland's Information Technology and Computer Science Program often have questions about gaining credit toward a degree or certificate for experiences other than traditional classroom attendance. This booklet provides general information on a variety of ways this may be accomplished.
Lakeland's Information Technology and Computer Science faculty encourages efficiency in academic progress. Where students understand most of the material presented in a course, it is not efficient to require 30 or 40 hours attendance in the classroom. However, as faculty in an accredited institution of higher education, the primary concern is the effectiveness of the student's education. Awarding credit, then, is the result of confidence that relevant learning has occurred at an appropriate college level.
The Information Technology and Computer Science Department requires at least 50 percent of technical credits required for the AAB degree or the Information Technology and Computer Science certificate to be completed at Lakeland in the traditional format. Any Information Technology and Computer Science credits that are transferred into the Information Technology and Computer Science programs must be reviewed and approved by the Information Technology and Computer Science Department. See the College Catalog for further information.
Lakeland's Information Technology and Computer Science Department recognizes prior knowledge and/or experience as a substitute for course work using the Credit by Examination option.
The Credit by Examination option is for those students who, through non-classroom experience, are already familiar with the material in a course. Please be aware that much of the material in a number of the basic courses in the Information Technology and Computer Science program cannot be "experienced." The material may cover theory or technical details that cannot be effectively learned on-the-job. To ensure you are receiving the level of education that stands behind Lakeland's accredited programs, Information Technology and Computer Science faculty follow a structured process for reviewing applications for Credit by Examination.
Before considering applying for Credit by Examination you should:
If you feel confident that you know the material and are eligible you should apply following the Credit by Examination procedure.
The Maximum Credit by Examination hours that can be applied toward a Degree is 6 and for a Certificate is 3. *
Credit by examination will be granted by the Dean of the Business Division based on the recommendation of the Information Technology and Computer Science faculty. The Information Technology and Computer Science faculty will recommend credit based on attainment of a minimum average grade of 80 percent on the examinations.
Credit by Examination is not granted for the following courses (This list subject to change as courses are added or deleted from the catalog):
Experimental courses (ITIS/ITCS/ITDB/ITON 19XX courses) are not eligible for non-traditional credit.
The Maximum Credit by Examination hours that can be applied toward a Degree is 6 and for a Certificate is 3. *
"Waiving" a course means that you are exempted from taking the course. A student can waive required Information Technology and Computer Science courses if the student can show prior training or experience that meets the specific course requirements.
Waiving a required course will not reduce the total number of credits you need for your degree or certificate.
The approval to waive a course must be made by the department that is granting the degree or certificate to the student. You can obtain a Request for Credit/Waiver form from the Admissions office. The only Information Technology and Computer Science courses that can be waived for an Information Technology and Computer Science degree/certificate are:
Students occasionally ask about substituting equivalent or higher-level courses for required courses. They may want to take the more advanced course for transfer to another college or another course may be more challenging or job relevant than the required course.
Upon review by the Information Technology and Computer Science Department, certain courses may be substituted on an individual basis.
The Information Technology and Computer Science Department uses the Credit by Examination option rather than credit by experience, to evaluate the student's skills and theoretical knowledge of the subject.
Credit by Certification means that the student may receive credit for selected courses because of formal, noncollegiate learning
Lakeland's Information Technology and Computer Science department may award credit for selected courses (equivalent to existing Information Technology and Computer Science courses) when a formal examination has been successfully passed through an outside organization or hardware/software company. These companies include but are not necessarily limited to: Microsoft, Novell, CompTIA, and Oracle.
The Max Credit by Certification hours that can be applied toward a Degree is 6, for a Certificate is 3. *
* The combined credits received through Credit by Examination and Credit by Certification cannot exceed a total of 6 for a Degree and 3 for a Certificate
Note:
* You will have a two-hour test period to complete your tests.
** You must take the test during the time you are scheduled. If you do not take the test during the time that you are scheduled, you must submit a new request for Credit/Waiver for Courses form for another testing date and pay the fee again.
Sue Baker, Professor
Jennifer Crissman, Ph.D., Professor
Nick DiTirro, Ph.D., Professor
Becky Grasser, D.Eng., Professor
Sue Guthrie, Professor
Joe Kozlevcar, Professor
Anita Krsak, Professor
Donna Lohn, Professor
Judy Mazzeo, Professor
Tony Ruque, Professor
Tony Slabicki, Ph.D., Professor
Perry Tonni, Professor
Jennifer Crissman, Ph.D., Credit by Examination Coordinator
(jcrissman) | 440-525-7542
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