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Valentine, John – New Directions for Experiential Learning, 1980
A description is given of the system developed by the College Board during the past three decades through which, on the basis of examination, more than 1,500 colleges award degree credit for prior learning. Over 140,000 individuals take the examinations each year. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: College Credits, Equivalency Tests, Evaluation Methods, Experiential Learning
Florida State Postsecondary Education Commission, Tallahassee. – 1987
The use of the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) was evaluated by the Florida Postsecondary Education Planning Commission. In addition to a comprehensive analysis of research studies relating to CLEP conducted in various states, CLEP policies at state universities and community colleges in Florida were examined. Perceptions of Florida…
Descriptors: Administrators, College Credits, College Students, Community Colleges
Nyquist, Ewald B.; And Others – 1977
Nontraditional methods of qualifying for a college degree are described in this student guide to off-campus study and examination. The three external degree institutions in the United States that offer these programs are discussed. They include: Regents External Degree Program of the University of the State of New York; Thomas A. Edison College of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Case Studies, College Credits, College Students