• Prior Learning Assessment (PLAR) Request Form

  • Criteria

    • Credit may be awarded for significant life and ministry experience substantially demonstrated to have attained the outcomes equivalent to specific RMC courses;
    • This type of credit is considered primarily for degree majors;
    • A minimum of 9 credit hours in the major field must be taken at RMC;
    • Outcomes include granting full credit, identifying and requiring additional work or not granting any credit;
    • Potential PLAR opportunities include: seminars, workshops, non-credit (continuing) education, professional or volunteer ministry experience, crosscultural ministry including short term missions, and work experience;
    • Evaluation is conducted by the VP Academic in conjunction with qualified personnel as appropriate.
  • Process

    1. Consult with the VP Academic to initiate the process;
    2. Complete the PLAR application;
    3. Pay the non-refundable PLAR fee (required before the application will be evaluated);
    4. Prepare a portfolio under the guidelines given by the VP Academic, including at a minimum:                 
      • A personal resume indicating significant and relevant education, volunteer and employment experience, including where appropriate, certificates or formal records;
      • Identifying how the various outcomes of the course have been attained and how the elements in the portfolio demonstrate they have been achieved;
    5. Submit the portfolio to the VP Academic by agreed deadlines;
    6. The decision on the outcomes of the assessment may be appealed to the Academic Committee.
  • APPLICATION

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  • OFFICE USE

    Payment Received__________________
    ($60/Credit Hour up to a Maximum of $600 for the first PLAR Application by the Student)
    Portfolio Deadline __________________

    Assessment:
    Submission Date of Application_______________
    Submission Date of Portfolio_________________
    Assessment Date _________________________
    VP Academic Signature_____________________
    VP Academic Decision:
    __ Full Credit __ No Credit
    __Requires Additional Work
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    Credit Applied _______
    Date_______________
    Registrar Signature ______________________________

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