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In addition to courses currently listed in the Laurel Ridge catalog, the college recognizes additional courses that may be awarded through transfer credit or other forms of Credit for Prior Learning. See Courses Recognized for Transfer Credit or other Credit for Prior Learning . Students who receive credit for courses not currently in the Laurel Ridge catalog should consult with their advisor about applying these credits to program requirements. Review the Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Guide , contact the Records Office, or speak with your academic advisor. Questions about Credit for Prior Learning?

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Individuals seeking IC 3 certification are required to take and pass all three IC3 exam sections. However, after passing the IC 3 exam, students neither earn college credit for exam certification nor fulfill computer competency requirements at transferring universities or colleges.

Through Virginia Community College System agreements, students who graduate with the computer science associate degree and a minimum grade point average may obtain guaranteed admission to many of the commonwealth’s colleges and universities. Students who complete this degree will also complete the requirements for and may be awarded the Computer Science Career Studies Certificate and the Uniform Certificate of General Studies . Course credit may be awarded for industry certifications per the Credit For Prior Learning Guide. It is important for students to understand that credit for prior learning credit may not transfer to another 2-year college, 4-year college, or university.

Course credit may be awarded for industry certifications per the Credit For Prior Learning Guide. It is important for students to understand that credit for prior learning credit may not transfer to another 2-year college, 4-year college, or university.

Courses Recognized for Transfer Credit or other Credit for Prior Learning Courses listed below are not currently offered by Laurel Ridge and cannot be taken here. However, credit may be awarded for them in specific situations: By completing the course at another Virginia Community College By completing an equivalent course at another accredited college or university outside the Virginia Community College System By earning a qualifying score on certain college‑level exams (for example an AP exam or IB exam) By completing another requirement listed in our Credit for Prior Learning guide. When credit is awarded, these courses may be applied toward degree or certificate requirements, just like courses offered by the college. Students do not register for the courses listed on this page. They are included to explain how previously earned credit may apply to academic programs. If you have a question about whether credit applies to a specific Laurel Ridge program, please contact your academic advisor. Courses recognized for Transfer Credit or other Credit for Prior Learning Subject Number Title ARA 101 Beginning Arabic I ARA 102 Beginning Arabic II ARA 201 Intermediate Arabic I ARA 202 Intermediate Arabic II BIO 106 Life Science CHI 101 Beginning Chinese I CHI 102 Beginning Chinese II CHI 201 Intermediate Chinese I CHI 202 Intermediate Chinese II CST 130 Introduction to the Theatre ELE 127 Residential Wiring Methods ELE 135 National Electrical Code - Residential ELE 156 Electrical Control Systems ELE 159 Electrical Motors ENG 113 Technical-Professional Writing ENG 115 Technical Writing GER 101 Beginning German I GER 102 Beginning German II GER 201 Intermediate German I GER 202 Intermediate German II HCT 115 Medication Administration Training HIM 260 Pharmacology for Health Information Technology HIS 101 Western Civilizations Pre-1600 CE HIS 102 Western Civilizations Post-1600 CE HIS 277 The American Experience in Vietnam HMS 251 Substance Abuse I HUM 210 Introduction to Women and Gender Studies HUM 220 Introduction to African American Studies ITA 101 Beginning Italian I ITA 102 Beginning Italian II ITA 201 Intermediate Italian I ITA 202 Intermediate Italian II ITN 124 Wireless-Network Administration (WNA) JPN 101 Beginning Japanese I JPN 102 Beginning Japanese II JPN 201 Intermediate Japanese I JPN 202 Intermediate Japanese II MUS 101 Fundamentals of Music MUS 221 History of Western Music Prior to 1750 MUS 222 History of Western Music 1750 to Present MUS 226 World Music PLS 140 Introduction to Comparative Politics PSY 245 Educational Psychology REL 237 Religions of the East REL 238 Religions of the West REL 240 Religions in the U.S. RUS 101 Beginning Russian I RUS 102 Beginning Russian II RUS 201 Intermediate Russian I RUS 202 Intermediate Russian II SOC 211 Cultural Anthropology SPA 225 Literature of Spanish-Speaking Communities Share this Page Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Print (opens a new window) Help (opens a new window) T      Contact Us CARES Act/HEERF Consumer Information Disclaimers and Statements Employees Job Opportunities Non-Discrimination and Accessibility Privacy Policy VA FOIA Act Virginia Procurement (eVA) Web Accessibility Download Adobe Acrobat Login to MyLaurelRidge Laurel Ridge Community College provides a positive, caring and dynamic learning environment that inspires student success, values diversity and promotes community vitality. © 2022 Laurel Ridge Community College - All Rights Reserved Back to top All catalogs © 2026 Laurel Ridge Community College. Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™ .

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to earn academic credit for demonstrated college-level learning acquired outside of Laurel Ridge. Earning credit for prior learning may help students save time toward completing a degree or certificate, reduce educational costs, avoid repeating coursework, and accelerate progress toward graduation.

Credit for Prior Learning Guide For details, please refer to the current Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Guide . This guide contains approved CPL course equivalencies, eligibility requirements, and instructions for requesting credit. The guide is updated annually in coordination with the college catalog. CPL requests are evaluated using the most current version of the CPL Guide at the time documentation is submitted. The course equivalents listed in this guide are informational only. The credits you receive are based on your program requirements, the documentation you submit, and, when applicable, the age of your credentials.

Students planning to transfer to another institution should consult the receiving institution’s credit for prior learning policies.

LPN Credit for Prior Learning (7 cr) Upon presentation of a Practical Nursing License and admission to the program, credit will be awarded for NSG 100 , NSG 106 , and NSG 130 .

Must show proficiency in MDE 10 or eligibility for MTH 154 and readiness for ENG 111 . Graduation from high school or satisfactory completion of the certificate of general education development (GED or equivalent); Official copy of transcripts is required and, if applicable, must be translated to English by an approved translation service. Applicants are required to review and sign the “Essential Computer Competency Checklist.” Students without the required skill set are encouraged to enroll in ITE 152 , CSC 110 , or equivalent. Submit transcripts from other institutions to the Laurel Ridge Community College Records Office for evaluation for transfer credit.

The formal request must include a statement that the student understands that credit for prior learning credit may not transfer to a 2-year college, 4-year college, or university.

The formal request must include a statement that the student understands that credit for prior learning may not transfer to a 2-year college, 4-year college, or university.

Accreditation Status Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 9355 - 113TH St. N #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 Phone: (727) 210-2350 Fax: (727) 210-2354 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the general admission requirements established for the College, entry into the Surgical Technology Program requires: Completion of Laurel Ridge Community College application for admission; Completion of Laurel Ridge Community College Surgical Technology Program application and submission of all information as outlined below to the Health Professions Division Office; Submission of official college transcripts for evaluation of transfer credit; Must show competency in MDE 10 or eligibility for MTH 154 and readiness for ENG 111 to satisfy requirements without taking remediation; Curricular GPA of 2.5 or higher based on the specified prerequisite courses ( SDV 100 , BIO 141 , ENG 111 , SUR 100 , HIM 111 , and HLT 105 ); Completion of all prerequisite courses noted in the course curriculum.

Transfer Credit for Military Experience Laurel Ridge Community College awards credit for military experience/schooling . Those interested should contact the Records Office .

Transfer of Credit from Other Postsecondary Institutions Credit may be transferred only from colleges and universities that (a) are accredited by the Commission on Colleges or the Commission on Higher Education of the regional accreditation associations, such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools or (b) conform to the requirements published in the Transfer of Credit Practices of Designated Educational Institutions by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). Credits earned at other post-secondary institutions either before or after admission to the college are reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Credit may also be transferred from international postsecondary institutions, local examinations, standardized examinations such as College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES Subject Standardized Test (DSST) of the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Educational Support (DANTES), Excelsior Credit by Exam (ECE), the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB), Advanced Placement (AP) program, Cambridge Advanced (A/AS) examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, and the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT). Credit may be granted for prior learning for non-collegiate education, training, and/or occupational experiences as recommended by college faculty, the American Council on Education (ACE), the National College Credit Recommendation Service, or another college-approved organization. Credit by Experiential Learning is also a means of achieving advanced standing.