Student Testimonials - Credit for Prior Learning
These Wilmington University students are busy professionals who juggle family and career responsibilities while pursuing their educational goals. Read on to learn about how they took advantage of credit for prior learning to shorten their path to graduation!
David
Major: Nursing (R.N. - to - BSN)
Occupation: Registered Nurse
Credits earned from: Professional Certifications
"I was impressed that the training programs that I had completed were recognized and valued by WilmU faculty, and with the time demands of my new position, the mental boost received from earning credit toward my electives was just what I needed."
Jacqueline
Major: Behavioral Science
Occupation: Employment Services Specialist
Credits earned from: Professional Certifications, Portfolio Assessment
"I was able to learn how to successfully articulate what I have learned over my years of working at various organizations. This experience has allowed me to be able to communicate to others the importance of what we learn in our everyday lives, and how it can count towards our educational goals."
Craig
Major: Accounting and Finance
Occupation: Business Process Analyst in the Banking Industry
Credits earned from: Portfolio Assessment
"This offered me the opportunity to take assessment exams, and complete portfolios demonstrating 20+ years prior learning, or real life learning achievements. This will enable me to earn my degree approximately 1 full year sooner."
Dawn
Major: Studio Production, Digital Film Making Concentration
Occupation: Filmmaker, Business Owner, and the Executive Director of a Nonprofit Organization
Credits earned from: Portfolio Assessment
"The portfolio assessment was perfect for someone in my circumstances because I have several years of experience in my field and it allowed me to prove my knowledge with a written summary and supporting work."
David
Major: Human Resource Management
Occupation: HR Director
Credits earned from: Standardized Exams, Professional Certifications
"Being able to receive college credit by testing definitely eased the time crunch. However, that was second to knowing that my previous knowledge of human resources would be recognized based on my HR certifications. I highly recommend Wilmington University to anyone who wants a school that is easy to work with while still giving a quality education."
Margi
Major: Organizational Management
Occupation: Safety and Security Officer in the Public Transportation Industry
Credits earned from: Professional Certifications
"I was able to transfer 11 credit hours for my professional certifications. This saved me over $3000, which is a lot of money for a single mom. This program also shaved one semester off my completion date."
Ryan
Major: Organizational Management
Occupation: Entrepreneur, Business Consultant, Grant Writer
Credits earned from: Professional Certifications, Portfolio Assessment
"I benefited from PLA and COEL extensively! I was able to eliminate an entire semester from my course load which saved me nearly $5,000!"
Tameka
Major:Behavioral Science
Occupation: Family Support Specialist
Credits earned from: Work-Based Trainings
“This opportunity cut down the number of classes I needed to take and is making my college journey a little easier."
Valerie
Major: Organizational Dynamics
Occupation: Business Owner and Communications Specialist
Credits earned from: Portfolio Assessment
"I saved about $750 and about 5 weeks. This has been an amazing process and has given me the confidence to move forward in my career."