Welcome to Experience-Based Education (EBE), the program that recognizes that you may be able to earn college credit for learning derived through life experiences.  The central principle is that what you know is more important than the method by which you gained your knowledge.

 

Credit for Prior Learning

Non-sponsored learning represents knowledge you have gained through life experience and can occur in two ways. 

First, you may participate in a learning experience conducted and evaluated by a qualified instructor. Examples include: courses for MCSE and other computer certification, training through the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy, or military training through a branch of the U.S. armed forces.

The second form of non-sponsored learning represents knowledge where you took responsibility upon yourself for the educational process. Examples include: learning through employment, travel, workshops, or community service. These non-sponsored experiences are reviewed and evaluated by Quinsigamond faculty for possible award of credit.  Credit for life experience generally occurs through the development of a portfolio or several testing options that are outlined below.

Credit by Examination

Advanced Placement*
CLEP*
DANTES*
Challenge Examination

*Credit does not count toward residency requirement.

Credit for Prior Learning

Credentialing
Portfolio Assessment

Credit for QCC Sponsored Learning

When you work with a Quinsigamond faculty member during the course of an academic term, the experience is considered sponsored.  This includes Directed Studies, Independent Studies, and Tutorials.

Directed Study
Independent Study
Tutorial

 

Cooperative Education (CO-OP)

This program is a cooperative venture between employers and higher education to provide each CO-OP student with Experience-Based Education. Higher education provides academic training and administrative coordination. Employers provide meaningful paid work experience, supervision of skills development, and a formal written evaluation for the student.  For more information: COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (CO-OP)

Walt Disney World College Program

The program, specifically designed for college students, enables participants to work, live, and learn at Disney.  Students earn credit through Cooperative Education (Co-op) and may opt for additional credit through Experience-Based Education.  To be eligible, students must attend a mandatory WDW Presentation, held twice a year on the QCC campus, and successfully interview at that time.  In addition, students must be enrolled in a degree or certificate program, have earned at least 24 college level course credits, and have a GPA of at least 2.0.
Earning Experience.  Living Experience.  Learning Experience.  

 

Questions? Need more information? Contact us …

Advanced Placement | CLEP
DANTES | Challenge Examination
Credentialing | Portfolio Assessment
Directed Study | Independent Study
Tutorial | Contact Us

Quinsigamond Community College is committed to a policy of affirmative action, equal opportunity, equal education, non-discrimination and diversity.  We are committed to providing a learning and working environment that values the diverse backgrounds of all people.

This site was last updated on 05/04/05

 

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