Reviewed Program & Credentials
Browse our extensive listings of professional credentials that have been approved for college credit.
Find Your Experience
Grouped by industry, the external credentials and organization-specific training programs listed on this page have been reviewed for college credit. Students may apply these credits to any part of a degree program, including their major, as long as the credits do not exceed the limitation of transferable credits from any one source and the appropriate documentation is submitted. Scroll through the list below and click the link for details about college credits and related degree programs. For more information on how to get your experience submitted for credit, visit our PLA Portal.
Please be advised that the Prior Learning Assessment process and the resulting credit awards are specific to the organization sponsoring the reviewed training program or issuing the reviewed credential. The credit awards are not transferable to other organizations with similar training programs or credentials. This is because our review process includes academically significant elements and examines common industry standards and curricula.
PLA credit can only be awarded with official documents from the reviewed training source; training programs or certifications with similar names do not qualify for PLA credit. Prior Learning training can be assessed for credit before enrollment, but the student must be enrolled in courses when the credit is posted to their official academic record. Additionally, the last five courses in a student's degree must be taken at RWU | UC.
All external learning other than an accredited college or university must be submitted to the Director of Prior Learning before being transcribed on the academic record. Documents can be uploaded at the time of application or emailed to ucpla@rwu.edu for Assessment.
The list below represents common prior learning opportunities, but experiences are continuously being assessed. The University also accepts many experiences approved by the National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS) or by the American Council on Education's CREDIT program.
Standardized Credit
Computer Certifications
Students may receive up to the following credits based on their degree program and other credits coming from all other sources.
U.S. Federal Government
Credit Optional Online Courses
Students planning to pursue the undergraduate degree in Business should discuss how the following business courses may related to their degree plan. The Gabelli School is accredited by AACSB International, representing the highest achievement standard for business schools worldwide. An academic advisor will be able to assist you.
Business
Communications & Marketing
Computer & Information Services
We accept selected Sophia Learning courses as external learning. Transcripts should be uploaded at the time of application. We do not accept Sophia Learning courses once the student enrolls.
We accept selected Study.com courses as external learning. Transcripts should be uploaded at the time of application. We do not accept Study.com courses once the student enrolls.
We accept selected Saylor Academy courses as external learning. Transcripts should be uploaded at the time of application. We do not accept Sophia Learning courses once the student enrolls.
CWPD Partner Programs
This program is a 4-year program. Credits are given at the conclusion of the program. For credit recommendation for any year less than the completed program, please reach out to your advisor or the Director of Prior Learning Assessment ucpla@rwu.edu
Healthcare
The following credits have been evaluated and are recommended for Standardized Credit at Roger Williams University | University College for those who come into RWU with a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) Certificate, without transferable credits. Students who complete a DOE approved program for Medical Assistant are eligible to take the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam. THE RMA is a voluntary, national credential for the medical assisting profession.
Credit for the following courses, formally offered through the Rhode Island Department of Substance Abuse, will be awarded for eligible students. However, credit for these courses will not be granted if they are included in the 30 credits awarded for the CDP/CIT Certification.
Para medicine offered by Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island
*SHS courses count towards Social Science requirements for AA/AS and BGS in Humanities, Social Science & Individualized.
Northeast Regional Support Center
New England Institute of Alcohol Studies
Law Enforcement
New Jersey State Police Instructor Training:
To receive credit, students must score a 75% or better on the exit exam. The Justice System Training and Research Institute is part of Roger Williams University. It provides high-quality, academically challenging professional development training to justice system personnel and serves as an applied research resource and information provider for the criminal justice community to enhance the professionalism of the justice system.
Roger Williams University | University College has assessed the training done through the Rhode Island Department of Corrections. These credits are now standardized. Students who have completed the Rhode Island Corrections Academy will receive up to the following 15 credits towards their degree/certificate at Roger Williams University College.
Trade Programs
Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3)
Building Futures Construction Pre-Apprenticeship
To receive ACE college credits for IEC apprenticeship training, please follow the steps below.
Contact your local IEC chapter to verify and ensure your student record is on file and have completed all necessary documentation for your training.
Email the transcripts to UCPLA@rwu.edu
Additional training offered through ALLIANCE will be given college credits based on the American Council on Education’s College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT®) recommended credits.
Community & State Service
Education
Below you will find a variety of positions and trainings that receive college credit.
Child Development Associate
Roger Williams University | University College awards up to 15 Credits for Prior Learning for Teaching Assistants. The amount of credit will depend on the length of employment as a Teaching Assistant in Rhode Island. This credit will come in as courses in Liberal Arts and may not count towards requirements for a degree in Education.
In addition, one credit is transferable as a Liberal Arts credit for any degree, if you have completed the Teachers Assistant Training Program offered through CCRI or another institution through a noncredit training program, you will have to provide a RIDE certificate or evidence of successful completion of all classes, assignments, job shadowing, and the final exam.
CCRI Teachers Assistant Training Program
Verified Hours/ Years Worked
School Nurses
Fire Fighting
East Providence Firefighters then go through an additional 320 hours of training, which include live burns and lifesaving techniques, as well and additional 400 hours of EMT Training. The EMT training consists of basic and Cardiac level.
National Service Programs
There are two levels for AmeriCorp Programs
Member VISTA
12 Credits @ 135 hours Undergraduate or 3 Credits Graduate
AmeriCorp Leader
15 Credits @ 135 hours Undergraduate or 3 Credits Graduate
Undergrad Credits should be chosen based on the number of credit hours listed above.
Graduate Credit Determined by Portfolio
*A student may not be awarded any credit as a graduate student if the credit was awarded for their undergraduate degree
There are three levels of a VISTA:
Member VISTA
- 15 Credits @ 135 hours Undergraduate or 3 Credits Graduate
VISTA Leader
- 18 Credits @ 135 hours Undergraduate or 3 Credits Graduate
Summer Associate
- 7 credits/ 8 Credits/ 9 Credits @ 320/360/400 Hours Undergraduate or 3 Credits Graduate
Undergrad Credits should be chosen based on the number of credit hours listed above.
Graduate Credit Determined by Portfolio
*A student may not be awarded any credit as a graduate student if the credit was awarded for their undergraduate degree.