HOW TO EARN CREDIT

All methods of earning credit are supervised by the faculty and staff who have an ongoing involvement with the School of Adult and Continuing Education and Oklahoma City University.

1. Portfolio Assessment
The Portfolio is a formal written communication, presented by the student to the university, requesting credit for extra-collegiate learning. A maximum of 31 credit hours may be earned through portfolio assessment. Each student must complete the Prior Learning Assessment: The Portfolio course, which instructs the student in the development of the portfolio and the process of documenting prior learning before submitting any portfolios for credit.

2. Accelerated Courses
Accelerated courses are available for the students to attend class, complete assignments, take tests, etc., just as in any traditional college course. However, each class meets one night per week in eight week modules. New accelerated courses begin January, March, May, August and October.

3. Weekend Courses
Weekend courses are accelerated courses, but meet in a 3 weekend course format. New courses begin January, March, May, August and October. Traditional Day and Evening Courses
Traditional courses are courses that are listed in the regular semester schedules. Campus courses are scheduled in a typical 16-week term for spring and fall semesters and two six week terms in the summer semester.

4. Web-based Courses
Web-based courses are offered within eight or sixteen week modules.

TRANSFER CREDIT POLICIES

A maximum of 84 semester credit hours is accepted as transfer hours. (A maximum of 68 credit hours are accepted from lower division college level courses.) Transfer learning can be from any regionally accredited higher education institution, American Council on Education (ACE) credit recommendations, standardized testing, or portfolio-assisted assessment. Transfer credits must be a "C" or better and are evaluated on a course-by-course basis.