Credit for Prior Learning
Suffolk County Community College awards credits for prior learning to support adult learners’ progress towards a degree as they return to college.
We recognize that learning can take place in both formal and informal settings and offer a variety of ways for you to get the credit you deserve.
There are several opportunities for adult learners to demonstrate proficiency for course learning and translate it into earned credits.
ACTFL Language Proficiency Certificate
The ACTFL Language Proficiency Certificate is accepted at Suffolk County Community College. More than 80 foreign languages are available to test in.
Challenge Exams
Challenge examinations provide an opportunity to demonstrate that a student meets course learning outcomes through a college exam developed by faculty in the discipline. Credit is granted for successfully passing the exam.
The following courses offer challenge exams. Please note that challenge exams are not available for all courses.
- ASL101: American Sign Language I (3)
- ASL105: American Sign Language II (3)
- HSC112: Safety, First Aid and CPR (3)
- HSC126: Emergency Medical Care I (7)
- HVA121: Refrigeration & AC Systems (3)
- HVA122: Electricity for HVAC/R (2)
- HVA141: Heating Systems (4)
- MUS122: Music Theory I (Diatonicism) (3)
- MUS123: Aural Skills I (2)
- MUS124: Piano I (2)
- MUS126: Music Theory II (Diatonicism Cont.) (3)
- MUS127: Aural Skills II (2)
- MUS 128: Piano II (2)
Students with prior knowledge in the above listed courses should contact brownt@sunysuffolk.edu to inquire about the Challenge Exam Application Form. The Challenge Exam fee in the amount of $100 is due prior to the exam.
College Level Examination Placement (CLEP)
The College Board's College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a credit-by-examination program. These exams allow individuals to demonstrate their mastery of college-level material in introductory subjects while earning college credit. Individuals can earn credit by receiving qualifying scores.
The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations are administered on all three SUNY Suffolk campuses.
Suffolk County Fire Academy
Certain Suffolk County Fire Academy courses are accepted for credit at Suffolk County Community College.
For more information, please contact the Transfer Office.
TECEP® Test for APS-1000-TE
Students with prior experience in medical field may receive credit for HSC110 Medical Terminology course utilizing a standardized test offered by TESU.
Veterans
Veterans may receive credit for prior learning based on approved equivalencies available for review at the Office of Veterans Services.
For more information, please contact the Transfer Office.
Other Credit for Prior Learning Opportunities
Students may also transfer Advanced Placement credits, International Baccalaureate credits, foreign credentials, certain professional certificate credits, NYPD credits, Suffolk County Fire Academy credits, Sheriff's department credits, Correctional Officer training credits and more. Please visit the Transfer website for more information.
