Competency-based Credit (or often referred to as alternative credit) may be awarded through a variety of methods to demonstrate a student’s mastery of course competencies, as aligned with student learning outcomes. These methods may include, but not be limited to, a portfolio of student-selected evidence, performance assessment, standardized exam, capstone project, presentation, or other evidence-based approach approved by Chadron State College.
A maximum of 40% of a credential may be met through alternative methods for awarding credit. For educator preparation programs, a maximum of 50% of the core requirements and a maximum of the endorsement requirements may be met through alternative methods of awarding credit.
Advanced Placement-AP
- College credit may be earned through the Advanced Placement (AP) program
- All advanced placement test scores accepted by Chadron State College must be a score of 3 or higher
- Other policies may apply
- For more information, please consult the Chadron State College Transfer Evaluation System (TES) for The College Board AP/CLEP
College Level Examination Program-CLEP
- Chadron State College accepts College Level Examination Program (CLEP) credit toward degree completion
- Students must be enrolled at CSC to receive CSC credit for CLEP
- CLEP tests must be completed before an individual has taken any college level course in the discipline in which credit is sought
- Please refer to the Chadron State College College Level Examination Policy
- For more information, please consult the Chadron State College Transfer Evaluation System (TES) for The College Board AP/CLEP
Course Challenge
Students enrolled at Chadron State College can earn college credit by “challenging” selected courses listed within the undergraduate catalog
- Requests to challenge a course must be made to the academic dean of the school in which the course is listed
- Request(s) to challenge must be made prior to attending the course
- The academic dean and the appropriate department will determine if the course is available for challenge and whether the challenge shall be by comprehensive examination and/or by some other evidence of competence in the subject matter of the course
- Exceptions:
- When the course is a prerequisite to a course already taken
- When the course has been taken previously for audit or credit
- When the course has been determined to be ineligible for challenge by the academic school
- Credit will be granted only if the grade received on the challenge is a “C” or above
- The credit will be recorded on transcripts and calculated into earned CSC course credits
- Forms for undergraduate course challenges are available online.
- Fees are determined annually and are charged through the Business Office.
- Other policies may apply.
Credit for Prior Learning
- Credit awarded for skills and knowledge acquired through non-traditional learning experiences. Credit for Prior Learning allows students to demonstrate student learning outcome achievements through development of a Credit for Learning Portfolio created in collaboration with a CSC faculty or staff advisor.
International Baccalaureate Credit-IB
- Chadron State College accepts credit from students who have completed the International Baccalaureate diploma program through their high school
- Acceptance of specific credits is determined in consultation with appropriate academic departments and the academic dean of the appropriate school
- For more information, please consult the Chadron State College Transfer Evaluation System (TES) for International Baccalaureate (IB)
