Earn degree credit through life experience!
Undoubtedly students have acquired education beyond the classroom from a combination of work/ministry experience, non-credit courses, seminar training and workshops during the course of their life. At VCBCS, we believe this valuable life experience can translate into college credit. If you can document your experience and articulate the learning that resulted, you may be eligible to receive life experience credit.
For undergraduate students, a maximum of 60 credits towards their degree program can be awarded.
For graduate students, a maximum of 9 credits can be awarded.
1. Submit a Life Experience Credit Application with all supporting documents.
2. Pay the Life Experience Credit Evaluation fee of $150.
3. Application is reviewed by the Executive Board who may request additional information or documentation.
4. The Board may require an interview with the applicant, conducted through phone or video conference.
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Applicant must be at least 28 years of age.
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Applicant has at least 5 years of demonstrated skills and experience beneficial to their field of study.
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Applicant must provide a Life Experience Portfolio.
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Applicant provides 3 letters of reference.
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Applicant has never received equivalent credit for Life Experience in any other degree program.
Prior to submitting your application, the following supporting documents will be needed to support your applications. We suggest gathering the following in preparation to attach them to your application:
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Copies of Transcripts
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Copies of Certificates & Awards achieved.
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3 Letters of Reference
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Brief Academic Resume
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Brief Personal Resume (including employment history)
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Any other documents which support the areas you wish to be evaluated by the Board.