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Credit for Prior Learning

Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences

Be rewarded for what you know through the School of Communication

Earn college credit toward your degree for work experience, military service, learning and training outside traditional college classrooms and much more!

Students majoring in Communication Studies, Media Studies, Organizational Supervision, and Public Relations can complete their bachelor’s degree sooner and save money on tuition costs by applying for credit for prior learning.

Credit for Prior Learning Can Come From:

Professional certifications
Work history
Military service
Previous college coursework
Self-directed study, and more!

Earn Your Degree Faster While Saving Money

Receiving academic credit for what you know gives you a more flexible approach to your education, accelerating the completion of your undergraduate degree while simultaneously reducing the cost to earn it.

For More Information

Email cpl@uakron.edu or contact the School of Communication at 330-972-7600.

Bachelor of Organizational Supervision '24

"Receiving academic credit for my professional experience while earning a college degree has opened new possibilities for my career before I retire. Without this affordable pathway, I would not be graduating for another two years!"

Jim Reed

Team Supervisor, Frito-Lay

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