Prior Learning Assessment

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is the process of earning college credit for college-level learning acquired from other sources, such as professional training, military training, or industry certifications. BRCC offers several options for students to earn credit using prior learning assessment. To view examples of what types of PLA may be accepted by BRCC, see the matrix below or view the printable version. The final determination of what prior learning will be accepted for college credit rests with the most appropriate academic department. For further assistance, please send an email to testingcenter@mybrcc.edu (or call 225.216.8038) to request an appointment.

Note: If a course is not listed then there is currently not a PLA option for that course.

BUSINESS
Class	AP	CLEP	DSST	Challenge Exam	National Certifications	Other
ACCT 2113		Financial Accounting (50+)
BUSN 2003		Principles of Marketing (50+)
BUSN 2103		Introductory Business Law (50+)
CMGT 1033				Yes
CMGT 1103				Yes
CMGT 1213				Yes
CMGT 2103				Yes
CMGT 2413				Yes
ECON 2213	AP 4+	Principles of Macroeconomics (50+)				PLA by Exam
ECON 2223	AP 4+	Principles of Microeconomics (50+)				PLA by Exam
MANG 2103		Principles of Management (50+)
LIBERAL ARTS
Class	AP	CLEP	DSST	Challenge Exam	National Certifications	Other
ARTS 1113						Portfolio with Exam/Written Critique
ARTS 2103			Art of the Western World, ACE ID: DANT- 0001, 3 credits
ARTS 2113			Art of the Western World, ACE ID: DANT- 0001, 3 credits
ARTS 2203						Portfolio with Exam/Written Critique
CDYC 1103					CDA
CDYC 1113					CDA
CDYC 1123					CDA
CDYC 1213						Portfolio
CDYC 1233						Portfolio
CDYC 1243						Portfolio
CJUS 1013						Credit By Exam
CJUS 2613						Credit By Exam
CJUS 2313			Introduction to World Religions ACE ID: DANT- 0064; 3 Credit			Credit By Exam
CJUS 2013						Credit By Exam
ENGL 1013	English Language and Composition (3+)	College Composition (50+) or College Composition
ENGL 1023	English Language and Composition (4+)
ENGL 2123		English Literature (50+)
ENGL 2173		American Literature (50+)
ENGL 2323	English Literature and Composition (3+)	Analyzing and Interpreting Literature (50+)
ENGL 2513			Technical Writing ACE ID: DANT-0072
FREN 1013	French Language: Score of 3 (6 credits)	French Language: Level 1 (50+) or French Language Level 2 (65+)		Yes
FREN 1023	French Language: Score of 3 (6 credits)	French Language: Level 1 (50+) or French Language Level 2 (65+)		Yes
FREN 2013	French Language: Score of 4 (9 credits)	French Language Level 2 (65+)		Yes
FREN 2023	French Language: Score of 5 (12 credits)	French Language Level 2 (65+)		Yes
HIST 1013	World History (3+)
HIST 1023	World History (3+)
HIST 2013	American History (3+)	History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 (50+)
HIST 2023	American History (3+)	History of the United States II: 1865 to Present (50+)
PHIL 2283			Introduction to World Religions ACE ID: DANT- 0032
PSYC 2013	Introduction to Psychology (3+)	Introductory Psychology (50+)
PSYC 2113		Human Growth & Development (50+)	Lifespan Development Psychology ACE ID: DANT-0065;
PSYC 2613		Introduction to Educational Psychology (50+)
SOCL 2013		Introductory Sociology (50+)
SPAN 1013	Spanish Language and Culture: Score of 3 (6 credits)	Spanish Language: Level 1 (50+) or Spanish Language: Level 2 (65+) or		Yes
SPAN 1023	Spanish Language and Culture: Score of 3 (6 credits)	Spanish Language: Level 1 (50+) or Spanish Language: Level 2 (65+) or		Yes
SPAN 2013	Spanish Language and Culture: Score of 4 (9 credits)	Spanish Language: Level 2 (65+) or Spanish Writing: Level 2 (65+)		Yes
SPAN 2023	Spanish Language and Culture: Score of 5 (12 credits)	Spanish Language: Level 2 (65+) or Spanish Writing: Level 2 (65+)		Yes
SPCH 2013			Principles of Public Speaking, ACE ID: DANT- 0069, 3 credits

NURSING & ALLIED HEALTH
Class	AP	CLEP	DSST	Challenge Exam	National Certifications	Other
NURS 1106
NURS 2106
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, & MATHEMATICS
Class	AP	CLEP	DSST	Challenge Exam	National Certifications	Other
BIOL 1013		Biology (50+)
BIOL 1023		Biology (50+)
MATH 1103		College Mathematics (50+)
MATH 1213		College Algebra (50+)
MATH 1235		Pre-Calculus (60+)
MATH 1303	STAT (3+)
MATH 2103	Calculus AB (3+)
MATH 2115	Calculus AB (4+) or Calculus BC (3+)	Calculus (56+)
MATH 2125	Calculus BC (4+)

TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Class	AP	CLEP	DSST	Challenge Exam	National Certifications	Other
AUTO 1404	Steering and Suspension				ASE A4
AUTO 1504	Brakes				ASE A5
AUTO 1204	Automatic Transmission Systems				ASE A2
AUTO 1304	Manuel Drivetrain and Axles				ASE A3
AUTO 1103	Engine Design				ASE A1
AUTO 1614	Advanced Electrical				ASE A6
AUTO 1806	Engine Performance				ASE A8
CLRP 1105	Non Structural				ICAR Non Structural level one
CORE 1003					NCCER Core
CULN 1133					ServSafe Manager
DHTT 1404	Truck Brakes				ASE T4
DHTT 1504	Truck Suspension				ASE T5
DHTT 1803	Preventative Maintenance Inspection				ASE T8
DHTT 1903	Hydraulic Systems				Fluid Power Training Institute Certification
DHTT 1614	Truck Advance Electrical				ASE T6
DHTT 1304	Truck Drivetrain				ASE T3
DHTT 1014	Truck Engine Controls				ASE T2
DHTT 1103	Truck Engine Design				ASE T2
ELEC 1119					NCCER Electrical Level 1
ELEC 1216					NCCER Electrical Level 2
ELEC 1226					NCCER Electrical Level 2
ELEC 1316					NCCER Electrical Level 3
ELEC 1326					NCCER Electrical Level 3
ELEC 1419					NCCER Electrical Level 4
HACR 1234					HVAC Excellence Air Conditioning
HACR 1113, 1123, 1133					HVAC Excellence Electrical
HACR 2118					HVAC Excellence Electric Heat
HACR 1229					EPA Section 608 Universal
HACR 2118					HVAC Excellence Gas Heat
HACR 2124					HVAC Excellence Heat Pump
MILL 1119					NCCER Millwright Level 1
MILL 1216					NCCER Millwright Level 2
MILL 1226					NCCER Millwright Level 2
MILL 1316					NCCER Millwright Level 3
MILL 1326					NCCER Millwright Level 3
MILL 1419					NCCER Millwright Level 4
MVSB 1002	Fundamentals of Safety				S/P2 Automotive Service Safety and S/P2 Automotive
MVSB 1604	Electrical Basics				Automotive Service Excellence ASE A6
MVSB 1703	Heating and Air Conditioning				ASE A7 or T7
PIPE 1119					NCCER Pipefitting Level 1
PIPE 1216					NCCER Pipefitting Level 2
PIPE 1226					NCCER Pipefitting Level 2
PIPE 1316					NCCER Pipefitting Level 3
PIPE 1326					NCCER Pipefitting Level 3
PIPE 1419					NCCER Pipefitting Level 4
WELD 1113					NCCER Welding Level 1
WELD 1318					NCCER Welding Level 1
WELD 1419					NCCER Welding Level 1
WELD 1519					NCCER Welding Level 2
WELD 2116					NCCER Welding Level 2
WELD 2213					NCCER Welding Level 2
WELD 2313					NCCER Welding Level 2