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Credit may be awarded to students who attain a score of three or higher on the College Board Advanced Placement Examination.

Transferring Credits to Westmoreland Transfer of Credits from Another Institution Credits earned at other institutions may apply to programs at Westmoreland as long as the grade is “C” or higher. The consideration of transfer credits or recognition of degrees will not be determined exclusively on the basis of the accreditation of the sending institution or the mode of delivery but, rather, will consider course equivalencies, including expected learning outcomes, with those of the College’s curricula and standards. This does not include transfer 2026-2027 Westmoreland County Community College Catalog​ credits, credits awarded for CLEP and other standardized exams, credit by exam or portfolio. Before transfer credit is entered on the permanent record, a student must provide the college with an official transcript issued by the institution granting the credit. Students may appeal transfer credit evaluation decisions as follows: ●​ Complete the Transfer Credit Appeals form located in the Student Portal.

Credit for Prior Learning Students may earn academic credit for prior learning. Prior learning is experience-based learning obtained outside of an accredited college or university. Credit for Prior Learning may be awarded for learning acquired from either Departmental Examinations or Portfolio Assessment. Students may demonstrate mastery of Westmoreland courses and obtain credit by taking examinations except for the following: 1.​ Developmental courses 2.​ A course for which a grade has been previously issued (A, B, C, D, F, I) 3.​ A course which is a prerequisite for a course previously completed 4.​ A course currently registered Students must complete the Petition for Credit by Examination form to apply. 2026-2027 Westmoreland County Community College Catalog​ Portfolio Assessment Portfolio assessment allows students to present prior learning experiences in portfolio format.

This does not include transfer credits, credits awarded for CLEP and other standardized exams, and credit by exam or portfolio.

Healthcare Management, Certificate ADVANCED STANDING MEDICAL CODING School of Technology Program Description The Healthcare Management, Advanced Standing Medical Coding Certificate is designed for current up-to-date licensed LPN, RN, BSN, MSN or other current up-to-date licensed personnel who are interested in medical coding. Career Opportunities Graduates with the Healthcare Management, Advanced Standing Medical Coding Certificate may find employment as entry-level coders, case managers, and appeals processors with doctors’ offices, outpatient facilities, inpatient facilities and insurance companies.