Portfolio Review for Prior Learning Assessment

Did you know that you may be able to gain RIC credits for outside the classroom college-level learning experiences? Relevant work experience, employer sponsored training or internships, community activities, volunteer work, living in another culture, self-guided education, artistic development, and other types of pursuits may entitle you to credits.

How it Works

Once you're an enrolled undergraduate student at RIC, you may go through a simple portfolio review process to gain credit for outside the classroom experiences. The Prior Learning Assessment Portfolio that you would prepare would include descriptions of trainings/learning completed, along with any complimenting documentation and letters of recommendation from supervisors/trainers. Your portfolio would then be evaluated and credits would be granted for relevant and appropriate experience. Credits may be designated as elective credit or, if applicable, major credit.

Credit for Other Experiences - No Portfolio Needed

These two learning experiences, which shouldn't be included in a Prior Learning Assessment Portfolio, can still provide you with RIC credit. 

NOCTI Credit

The National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) provides the NOCTI Workforce Competency Credential, a certification that yields 23 elective credits for students interested in pursuing a RIC degree in Technology Education. If you achieve this certification, just submit the NOCTI certificate to the Admissions Office as part of the application process. Your credits will be posted when you become enrolled as a RIC student.

CNA License

Undergraduate students who have earned a state-approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license are awarded 4 elective credits. Just submit an official copy of your current CNA license to the Admissions Office as part of the application process. Your credits will be posted when you become enrolled as a RIC student. If you become an undergraduate nursing student at RIC you will also have a review with the School of Nursing.