Credit for Prior Learning
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) or Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is knowledge and skills that students gain outside the traditional classroom for college credit. College of Eastern Idaho currently recognizes credit by exam, military training, course challenge exams, and prior learning portfolios as evincible CPL.
To qualify for graduation, no fewer than 25% of student credits must be completed through College of Eastern Idaho.
Information collected from American Council on Education (ACE)
CLEP
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
What is CLEP?
- CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) helps students receive college credit for courses through an exam rather than completing a semester-based course.
How much is CLEP?
- Exams cost $90, plus a $30 proctoring fee if completed at the CEI Testing Center
Why CLEP?
- Students who complete CLEP tend to have higher GPA’s.
- Higher performance in subsequent courses compared to peers who take the introductory course.
- Students who score 50 or higher on an exam have higher rates of transfer from two-year to four-year colleges.
Are you Military?
- Military personnel take CLEP exams for FREE and receive FREE test prep books as part of their education benefits!
How do I register?
- Visit the link below to explore exam topics and register!
- All CLEP information collected from the following website: https://clep.collegeboard.org/clep-benefits-for-everyone
What exams will be accepted through CEI?
- See the chart below!
- Don’t see an exam you would like to take? Contact the Registrar’s Office for assistance!
- assistant.registrar@cei.edu
- 208-535-5355
- Courses with * means no lab credit granted
| CLEP Exam | CEI Course | CEI Credits | Minimum Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | POLS 101 | 3 | 50 |
| Analyzing & Interpreting Literature | ENGL 175 | 3 | 50 |
| Biology* | BIOL 100 | 4 | 50 |
| Introductory Business Law | BSN 261 | 3 | 50 |
| College Algebra | MATH 143 | 3 | 50 |
| Chemistry* | CHEM 111* | 5 | 50 |
| College Mathematics | MATH 123 | 3 | 50 |
| College Composition | ENGL 101 | 3 | 50 |
| College Composition Modular | ENGL 101 | 3 | 50 |
| Humanities | HUM 101 | 3 | 50 |
| Human Growth & Development | Elective Course | 3 | 50 |
| Introductory Psychology | PSYC 101 | 3 | 50 |
| English Literature | ENGL 175 | 3 | 50 |
| Precalculus | MATH 147 | 5 | 50 |
| Principles of Marketing | BSN 250 | 3 | 50 |
| Introductory Psychology | PSYC 101 | 3 | 50 |
| Introductory Sociology | SOC 101 | 3 | 50 |
| Spanish Language | SPAN 101 | 4 | 50 |
| SPAN 102 | 4 | 63 | |
| Spanish with Writing | SPAN 101 | 4 | 50 |
| SPAN 102 | 4 | 65 | |
| History of the United States I | HIST 111 | 3 | 50 |
| History of the United States II | HIST 112 | 3 | 50 |
| Western Civilization I | HIST 101 | 3 | 50 |
| Western Civilization II | HIST 102 | 3 | 50 |
AP
Advanced Placement (AP)
What is AP?
- AP (Advanced Placement) exams are available for current high school students. These exams allow students the opportunity to earn college credit and placement.
How much is AP?
- Exams taken within the United States cost $97 per exam. Cost may vary if taken outside of the United States.
Why AP?
- Earn college credits before you even set foot on campus!
- “AP” classes on your high school transcript show colleges that you’re motivated to succeed and committed to tackle college-level work.
- Save money and your time! AP exams can help you get ahead on your college academic schedule.
- Earning college credit gives you the flexibility to change majors, study abroad, pursue a second degree, and seek internships.
How do I register?
- Earn college credits before you even set foot on campus!
- “AP” classes on your high school transcript show colleges that you’re motivated to succeed and committed to tackle college-level work.
- Save money and your time! AP exams can help you get ahead on your college academic schedule.
- Earning college credit gives you the flexibility to change majors, study abroad, pursue a second degree, and seek internships.
What exams will be accepted through CEI?
- See the chart below!
- Don’t see an exam you would like to take? Contact the Registrar’s Office for assistance!
- 208-535-5355
- Courses with * means no lab credit granted
| AP Exam | CEI Course | CEI Credits | Minimum Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drawing | ART 109 | 3 | 3 |
| ART 105 | 3 | 5 | |
| Art History | ART 100 | 3 | 3 |
| Biology* | BIOL 100* | 4 | 3 |
| Calculus AB | MATH 170 | 3 | 3 |
| Calculus BC | MATH 170 | 4 | 3 |
| MATH 175 | 4 | 3 | |
| Chemistry* | CHEM 111* | 5 | 3 |
| CHEM 112* | 5 | 4 | |
| Comparative Government & Politics | Elective Course | 3 | 3 |
| Macroeconomics | ECON 201 | 3 | 3 |
| Microeconomics | ECON 202 | 3 | 3 |
| European History | HIST 102 | 3 | 3 |
| English Language & Composition | ENGL 101 | 3 | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | 3 | 4 | |
| Environmental Science* | BIOL 120* | 4 | 3 |
| U.S. Government & Politics | POLS 101 | 3 | 3 |
| U.S. History | HIST 111 | 3 | 3 |
| HIST 112 | 3 | 3 | |
| Human Geography | Elective Course | 3 | 3 |
| English Literature & Composition | ENGL 175 | 3 | 3 |
| Physics 1* | PHYS 101* | 3 | 3 |
| Physics 2* | PHYS 111* | 4 | 3 |
| Psychology | PSYC 101 | 3 | 3 |
| Spanish Literature & Culture | SPAN 101 | 4 | 3 |
| SPAN 102 | 4 | 4 | |
| Spanish Language & Culture | SPAN 101 | 4 | 3 |
| SPAN 102 | 4 | 3 | |
| GEM 5 | 4 | 4 | |
| GEM 5 | 4 | 4 | |
| Statistics | MATH 153 | 3 | 3 |
| World History | HIST 102 | 3 | 3 |
DSST
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
What is DSST?
- DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) provides students the opportunity to earn college credit outside of the traditional classroom.
How much is DSST?
- Each test costs $85 plus a $30 proctoring fee if completed at the CEI Testing Center!
- If you are a military member, the proctoring fee is waived.
Why DSST?
- Earn college credits for each qualifying test.
- Save on your tuition!
- Earn your degree on time or early.
- Creates flexibility for your degree program.
How do I register?
- Visit the link below to explore exam topics and register!
- All DSST information collected from the following website:
What exams will be accepted through CEI?
- See the chart below!
- Don’t see an exam you would like to take? Contact the Registrar’s Office for assistance!
- 208-535-5355
| DSST Exam | CEI Course | Minimum Score |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | Elective Transfer | 400 |
| Fundamentals of Counseling | Elective Transfer | 400 |
| Management Information Systems | Elective Transfer | 400 |
| Principles of Finance | Elective Transfer | 400 |
| Principles of Supervision | Elective Transfer | 400 |
| Principles of Statistics | MATH 153 | 400 |
| Substance Abuse | Elective Transfer | 400 |
Course Challenge Exam
Course Challenge Exam
What is a challenge exam?
- It is an exam designed and administered by faculty in the discipline, and approved by the Department Chair and Instructional Dean at CEI
How do I receive Credit for a challenge exam?
- Communication and approval from faculty must be done first
- Complete the Challenge Exam form and pay $15 per credit for the course at the cashier’s office. (Fee is non-refundable)
- Form is found on the CEI website or can be picked up in the Registrar’s Office in Building 3 room 353
- Take the challenge exam with the faculty member.
- Faculty will mark passed or failed on form
- Faculty, Department Chair, & Dean must sign form
- The form is sent to the Registrar’s Office final processing, and the student is notified via CEI email
- If the student passes, CH will appear on the student record
- If the student fails, nothing is added to the student record
JST
Joint Service Transcripts (JST)
Joint Service Transcripts are evaluated on an individual basis. Please visit the Registrar’s Office in Building 3, Room 353 or call 208-535-5355 for any questions regarding your credits.
Prior Learning Portfolio
Prior Learning Portfolio
What are Prior Learning Portfolios?
- Prior learning portfolios demonstrate knowledge gained outside the traditional learning classroom. The portfolios demonstrate professionalism and adequate proof that learning has been gained to receive college credit, based on prior experience.
How do I receive credit for a portfolio?
- Please contact the academic department about the course that you are seeking to receive credit for. Instructors and department chairs will determine if a student has gained adequate experience to create a portfolio.