Credit for Prior Learning at SBVC
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Earn College Credit For Skills You Learned Outside of the Classroom!
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) at SBVC is credit awarded for skills and knowledge gained outside of a traditional classroom. Many of our students come to us with years of life, work, and military training and experience. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) enables the Veteran and the Non-Veteran to pursue a degree or certificate by earning college credit for validated college-level skills and knowledge gained outside of a college classroom. Credit for prior learning may be earned for eligible courses approved by the faculty for students who satisfactorily pass an authorized assessment.
Authorized assessments may include the evaluation of approved external standardized examinations, military service/training, the evaluation of industry-recognized credentials, student-created portfolios, and credit by examination.
Students should meet with a Counselor for specific information regarding CPL and the petition process. Details may be found in SBCCD AP 4235 CPL policy.
CPL Course List
Detailed explanation of course listingsTo date, over 100 courses have been reviewed for potential Credit for Prior Learning opportunities at San Bernardino Valley College. Here is a brief list of courses that have been reviewed at San Bernardino Valley College.
Accounting
- ACCT 010 Bookkeeping
- ACCT 090 Payroll Accounting
Administration of Justice
- ADJUS 102 Principles and Procedures of the Justice System
- ADJUS 104 Legal Aspects of Evidence
- ADJUS 106 Principles of Investigation
Aeronautics
- AERO 050 General/Calculations and Basic Electricity Airframe and Powerplant
- AERO 050L General Lab/Calculations and Basic Electricity Airframe and Powerplant
- AERO 051 General/Materials and Servicing Airframe and Powerplant Tech
- AERO 051L General Lab/Materials and Servicing Airframe and Powerplant Tech
- AERO 052 Airframe Maintenance - Structures
- AERO 052L Airframe Maintenance Laboratory - Structures
- AERO 053L Airframe Maintenance Lab – Systems and Components
- AERO 054 Powerplant Maintenance – Reciprocating Engine Overhaul
- AERO 054L Powerplant Maintenance Lab – Reciprocating Engine Overhaul
- AERO 055 Power Plant Maintenance - Accessory Overhaul
- AERO 055L Power Plant Maintenance Lab - Accessory Overhaul
Automotive
- AUTO 050 Automotive Brakes
- AUTO 052 Automotive Suspension and Steering
- AUTO 056 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning
- AUTO 062 Engine Performance
- AUTO 065 Electrical Systems Diagnosis and Repair
- AUTO 075 Automatic Transmissions Rear Wheel Drive
- AUTO 090 Engine Repair
Business Administration
- BUSAD 100 Introduction to Business
- BUSAD 103 Marketing Principles
- BUSAD 108 Personal Finance, Investments, and Estate Planning
- BUSAD 110 Human Resource Management
- BUSAD 120 Business Management/Leadership
- BUSAD 127 Business Communication
- BUSAD 151 Human Relations
Computer Information Technology
- CIT 010 Beginning Keyboarding and Word Processing
- CIT 021 Word Processing: Comprehensive Microsoft Word
- CIT 031 Business English
- CIT 050 Medical Records and Health Information
- CIT 092 Basic Switching and Routing (Cisco Network Academy)
- CIT 100 Introduction to Personal Computers
- CIT 101 Introduction to Computer Literacy
- CIT 102 Advanced Computer Literacy
- CIT 116 Database Management: Access
- CIT 144 Medical Terminology
- CIT 160 Introduction to Information Systems Security
- CIT 232 Computer Network Fundamentals
Corrections
- CORREC 101 Introduction to Corrections
- CORREC 104 Control and Supervision in Corrections
Culinary Arts
- CULART 041 Desert and Pastries
- CULART 044 Introduction to Baking Skills, Ingredients, and Technology
- CULART 201 Management of Human Resources in Hospitality
- CULART 240 Procurement, Purchasing, and Selection
- CULART 250 Wine, Beverage, and Food Pairing Concepts
Electricity/ Electronics
- ELEC 021 Blueprint Reading for Building Energy Systems
- ELECTR 110 Direct Current Circuit Analysis
- ELECTR 111 Direct Current Circuit Laboratory
- ELECTR 115 Alternating Current Circuit Analysis
- ELECTR 116 Alternating Current Circuit Laboratory
- ELECTR 230 Semiconductor Devices
- ELECTR 235 Solid State Circuit Analysis
- ELECTR 250C Radio Transmitters, Receivers and Antennas
Geographic Systems
- GEOG 130 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- GIS 133 GIS Cartography and Base Map Development
Heavy/Medium Duty Truck (HMDT) Technology
- HMDT 021 Heavy-Duty Truck Engines
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R)
- HVAC/R006 HVAC/R Air Distribution Systems
- HVAC/R 007 Welding for HVAC/R
Inspection Technology
- INSPEC 012 Fundamentals of Construction Inspection: Wood, Steel, Masonry
- INSPEC 013 Advanced Construction Inspection: International Building Code (IBC)
- INSPEC 026 Non-Structural Plan Review
- INSPEC 028 California Residential Code
- INSPEC 030 Aspects of Building and Safety
Kinesiology
- KIN 231 First Aid and CPR
- KINF 138A Beginning Physical Fitness
Mathematics
- MATH 095 Intermediate Algebra
- MATH 102 College Algebra
- MATH 103 Plane Trigonometry
- MATH 108 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Nursing
- NURS 150 Foundations of Nursing
- NURS 151 Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing
- NURS 160 Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family and Newborn
- NURS 161 Beginning Medical Surgical Nursing
Oceanography
- OCEAN 101 Elements of Oceanography
OSHA
- OSHA 030 Federal OSHA Outreach: Construction Industry Safety
- OSHA 035 Federal OSHA Outreach: General Industry Safety
Pharmacy Technology
- PHT 072 Pharmacy Clinical Experience
Police Academy
- POLICE 001 Police Academy Preparation
Real Estate
- REALST 068 Real Estate Appraisal: Residential
Spanish
- SPAN 102 College Spanish II
- SPAN 103 College Spanish III
- SPAN 157 Spanish for Heritage Speakers I
- SPAN 158 Spanish for Heritage Speakers II
Water Supply Technology
- WST 061 Water Distrubtion I
- WST 071 Water Treatment II
- WST 081 Wastewater Collection I
- WST 082 Wastewater Collection II
Welding Technology
- WELD 010 Introduction to Welding
- WELD 015 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Beginning
- WELD 045 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Beginning
- WELD 047 Preparation for Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Pipe
- If you have prior learning experience that you feel would qualify for CPL, but you don't see the discipline or course in our list, please email CPL@valleycollege.edu
- We continue to add to our CPL database, and will reach out to our faculty to see if CPL is a good fit for you!
- Approved Military Courses/Occupations can be found below under American Council on Education.
To Current and Prospective Students: the information provided in this system is meant to be used as a guide only for how your current or former courses from a previous institution will transfer to SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY College. Course equivalences provided through TES are subject to change as institutions and updated courses are frequently added and amended. The database does not take the place of a counselor or proper student advisement and educational planning. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor as final decisions regarding transferable courses is contingent upon official transcript evaluations and your educational goal. Please visit www.assist.org for more information regarding the transferability of courses from California Community Colleges (CCC), California State Universities (CSU), and University of California (UC). Credit for Prior Learning for Veterans please view American Council on Education (ACE) articulations below.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Joint Services Transcript (JST)
- Credit by Exam (Cx)
- Portfolio Review
- Industry Certification/Accreditation or License
- AP, IB, CLEP
- Work-Based Learning
Check out our CPL Course List!
If you have prior learning experience that you feel would qualify for CPL, but you don't see the discipline or course in our list, please email CPL@valleycollege.edu
We are continuously adding courses to our CPL database and will reach out to our faculty on your behalf. Contact our counselors to see if CPL is a good fit!
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