Applied Learning (APLD)

APLD 2700  COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (1-3 credits)

A semester of off-campus relevant semi-professional and professional work experience coordinated to complement classroom academics with practical firsthand involvement in the business world.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean of the College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS)

APLD 3010  PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT (3 credits)

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) enables students to earn college credit for prior learning. This course focuses on the principles and methodology of assessing college-level learning acquired outside the traditional classroom. Learners analyze personal learning in terms of adult learning theory. Learners identify, articulate, and document personal learning outcomes and relate what they have learned to the topics and learning outcomes of college courses and other college-level learning opportunities. The course promotes skill development in organizing information, writing, analyzing, and critical thinking. Learners prepare a prior learning portfolio to demonstrate learning equivalent to college-level coursework and are guided by a course mentor and a subject matter expert to develop, advance, and complete their PLA portfolio submission.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1150 or equivalent. Students must have permission to enroll after academic advisor confirmation that they have college-level learning experiences that could be evaluated for academic credit and applied towards their BMS degree program.

APLD 3700  COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (1-3 credits)

A semester of off-campus relevant semi-professional and professional work experience coordinated to complement classroom academics with practical firsthand involvement in the business world.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean of the College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS).