Prior Learning
Rose State College is dedicated to the pursuit of academic excellence and to the service of the individual, the community, and the state. The policy allowing a student to be granted credit by examination recognizes that academic learning often occurs outside the formal college classroom setting. Rose State College evaluates a student’s previous learning experiences by awarding prior learning credit by institutionally prepared exams, standardized national tests such as the subject portion of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES Subject Standardized tests (DSST) and the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination board (APP). This brochure contains listings of various standardized tests which the College accepts as prior learning credit toward a degree. The minimum acceptable score must be attained before credit can be granted. Any additional credit for examinations not listed in the brochure must have the approval of the particular academic division dean.
View the Prior Learning Assessment brochure for information on the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), Advanced Placement Program (AP), DANTES Subject Standardized *DSST tests that Rose State College accepts. Before any prior learning credit is transcribed, you must earn 12 credit hours (satisfying academic residency) at Rose State.
Our Prior Learning Credit Policies are reviewed annually in July. Any changes to the course listings are reviewed and added on an as needed basis.
Academic Regulations Relating to Prior Learning Credit
Students eligible to receive prior learning credit are those who are currently or have previously been enrolled at Rose State College. Before being placed on the student’s official transcript, prior learning credit must be validated by successful completion of 12 or more semester hours at Rose State College. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Policy on degrees conferred specifies that prior learning credit may be earned and applied to a degree program subject only to meeting the residency requirements of the institution conferring the degree. Whenever possible, Rose State College course title and number will be assigned to the credit awarded. The neutral grade of satisfactory (S) will be utilized to designate prior learning credit. All prior learning credit earned will be designated on the transcript following each course. Credit will not be given for a prerequisite to a course for which credit has been granted. A student may be awarded credit in a course which he/she has previously audited by either repeating the course for credit or successfully completing it through prior learning credit. NOTE: The Rose State Prior Learning Credit Policy has been developed from criteria contained in the “Standards of Education Relating to Extra institutional Credit” statement as adopted and revised by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education on August 27, 1986 and amended February 8, 1995.
Advanced Placement Program (AP)
This program allows students while in high school to take examinations for credit at the college level. RSC will grant credit in the following AP tests provided the minimum score is achieved as indicated. The courses listed are RSC equivalent courses of the subject test.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Rose State College is a National CLEP testing center. RSC will grant college credit on the following CLEPs provided the student has achieved at least the minimum score recommended by the American Council on Education which is listed below. Exams may be added/deleted from the list. Call (405) 733-7320 for more information.
Dantes Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
Rose State College is a National DSST Testing site. The DSSTs are an outgrowth of the end-of-course tests originally developed for the United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI). RSC will grant college credit on the following DSSTs provided the student has achieved at least the minimum score recommended by the American Council on Education which is listed below. Exams may be added/deleted from the list. Call 405-733-7320 for more information.
Advanced Standing Exams
Academic divisions at Rose State College offer prior learning examinations in a variety of subject areas. A student desiring to apply for prior learning examinations should report to the Admissions office, where eligibility will be determined and detailed instructions given. Credit will not be given for a prerequisite to a course for which credit has been granted. Prior learning credit will not be awarded for a course in which credit has already been earned. Approval must be granted by the Division Dean. The Division Dean will make arrangements with an instructor for administration of the examination. Some examinations will be given only on designated dates established by the appropriate division in which credit is sought. Any division may establish a waiting period of up to six months for a student to take another prior learning examination for a course for which he/she has failed a prior learning examination.
Charges
Institutional charges for administration and recording of locally administered prior learning examinations shall be at the rate of $5 per semester-credit hour. Charges for administering and recording of nationally developed examinations shall be at the rate established by the national testing agency for the particular test in question. No other charges shall be made for the administering or recording of prior learning credit.