Credit for Prior Learning
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There are many different ways to get credit toward a degree or certificate program at Muskegon Community College. Click the buttons below for more information about how to get credit for the knowledge, skills, experience, and credentials you’ve already earned.
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Muskegon Community College values the time you’ve spent developing your skills and experiences. That’s why we offer potential college credit to expedite your degree completion.
Questions?
For any questions about getting credit for different types of prior learning, please contact us at OfficeoftheRegistrar@muskegoncc.edu or (231) 777-0211.
Credit policies: For information on credit policies, including transferring credit to MCC, earning credits, general academic policies, and the Michigan Transfer Agreement, see the most recent Muskegon Community College Catalog at www.muskegoncc.edu/catalog.
Muskegon Community College awards college credit for the exams listed below (click on an exam for more information about getting credit for the exams). Of these exams, only credit granted from Advanced Placement (AP) may be used to fulfill requirements of the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA).
ADVANCED PLACEMENT CREDIT (AP)
AP has enabled millions of students to take college-level courses and national standardized exams and earn college credit or placement while still in high school.
• We only accept official score reports sent directly from College Board to MCC. Please contact AP Score Reporting Services at www.collegeboard.org.
• Only scores of 3 or higher will be considered for credit.
COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP)
Click here to see CLEP test score equivalencies
CLEP is a national standardized testing program, which offers tests in various academic areas. Passing scores may be accepted for college credit.
• The acceptance of, and determination of minimum scores for, the CLEP examinations are determined by the department authorizing credit for that subject.
• Students may earn a maximum of 30 semester hours of credit through the CLEP/DANTES examinations.
• Based on the rules of the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), CLEP credits may not be used to fulfill MTA requirements at this time.
• For more information regarding CLEP, check their website at www.collegeboard.com.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
Students who participated in an International Baccalaureate (IB) program in high school may receive credit for completion of the Higher Level exam(s), depending on the subject area and exam score.
HOW TO REQUEST IB CREDIT
Students must request for official IB examination scores to be mailed to Muskegon Community College. Official IB scores may be ordered online at https://rrs.ibo.org and must be sent by mail to: Muskegon Community College, Registrar’s Office, 221 S. Quarterline Rd, Muskegon, MI 49442. IB scores must be official and must be sent to MCC directly from IB.
For any questions about IB credit, email OfficeoftheRegistrar@muskegoncc.edu or call (231) 777-0394.
CREDIT EQUIVALENCIES
Equivalent course credit may be granted for IB scores at the discretion of the corresponding academic department at Muskegon Community College.
Below are the IB exams that have already been approved for MCC course credit. Students seeking credit for an IB exam that’s not listed below should still send official IB scores to MCC for consideration of credit.
| Department | IB Subject | HL Exam Score | MCC Course Equivalent | Credits Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English & Communications | IB Language | 4 | ENG-102 | 3 |
| English & Communications | IB Language & Literature | 4 | ENG-102 | 3 |
| Foreign Language | Spanish | 4 | SPAN-101 & SPAN-102 | 8 |
| Foreign Language | French | 4 | FR-101 & FR-102 | 8 |
| Foreign Language | German | 4 | GER-101 & GER-102 | 8 |
| Life Science | Biology | 3 | BIOL-113L&L | 3 |
| Life Science | Biology | 4 | BIOL-130L&L | 4 |
| Life Science | Biology | 5 | BIOL-130L&L & BIOL-131L&L | 8 |
| Life Science | Environmental Systems | 3 | ENV-110L&L | 4 |
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)
DANTES is a national standardized test in selected areas and is accepted for college credit.
• The acceptance and determination of minimum scores for DANTES examinations is determined by the department authorizing credit for that subject.
• Students may earn a maximum of 30 semester hours of credit through the CLEP/DANTES examination.
