Prior Learning Assessment Registration
Students enrolled in a Thomas Edison State University graduate degree may apply to earn PLA portfolio credit for most courses required by the degree. Portfolio assessment opportunities for Thomas Edison State University courses are based on student’s demonstration of mastery of the stated learning outcomes. For certain electives, matriculated students may present course descriptions from graduate courses offered at other regionally accredited colleges or universities as a basis for earning credit through prior learning assessment subject to the dean’s approval. This policy may be limited by external accrediting bodies or by the nature of the course. Not all graduate degree programs will accept PLA credit. Please check with the individual school’s academic dean regarding whether the degree program in question accepts PLA credit.
Online registration is not available for the graduate PLA port- folio option, which is designed to help students earn credit for knowledge they already have as a result of training, work, professional research, or other learning experiences. Stu- dents interested in using the graduate PLA portfolio option to earn credit must submit a Graduate PLA Proposal Form. This form is reviewed by the dean of the School offering that program or course credit. Once the dean approves the proposal, the Office of Academic Advising will create the course section and will instruct the student to register. Payment in full is required at the time of registration. For additional in- formation on the graduate PLA portfolio process, please visit www.tesu.edu/degree-completion/Graduate-PLA.cfm.