Prior Learning Assessment (PLAR) Request Form

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;
- Typically, a minimum of 150 hours of alternative learning is required for a 3 credit hour course;
- This type of credit is considered primarily for degree majors;
- The maximum number of credits which may be awarded is 24 credit hours;
- 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. Submit copy of the application to the VP Academic and Registrar after fees are paid;
5. 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;
6. Submit the portfolio to the VP Academic by agreed deadlines;
7. The decision on the outcomes of the assessment may be appealed to the Academic Committee.
APPLICATION
Name *

First Name Last Name
Student ID # *
Phone Number *

- Area Code Phone Number
Email *
example@example.com
Program *
Program Advisor *
Course # to PLAR *
List all course #'s to PLAR
Course Name(s) *
List all courses to PLAR
Credit Hours *
Total PLAR Credit Hours
Today's Date *

/ Month / Day Year
Date
Portfolio Deadline *

/ Month / Day Year
Date
By Clicking "I Agree" you are agreeing to the PLAR criteria and process listed above. Once you submit your application the resultant PLAR fee will be charged to your student account. It must be paid before your application will be reviewed. *

I Agree
OFFICE USE

Payment Received__________________

($50/Credit Hour up to a Maximum of $500 for the first PLAR application by a student)

Assessment:

Submission Date of Application_______________

Submission Date of Portfolio_________________

Assessment Date _________________________

VP Academic Signature_____________________

VP Academic Decision:

__ Full Credit __ No Credit

__Requires Additional Work

_________________________________________________________

Credit Applied _______

Date_______________

Registrar Signature ______________________________
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