How do I get started with PLA?
Questions? Speak with Admissions How Do I Get Started With PLA? Earning credit for what you already know starts with your academic evaluation, which is the first opportunity for you to earn credit via prior learning assessment (PLA). An academic evaluation is a review of your prior learning and educational and work experiences. This includes: […]
Portfolio Assessment 101
Questions? Speak with Admissions Portfolio Assessment 101 Portfolio assessment involves the development of a portfolio that contains evidence documenting that you possess college-level knowledge that is equivalent to what you would have learned in a course. If you have earned credit for college-level composition writing and are comfortable with composition-style research and writing, portfolio assessment […]
Law Enforcement Training
Questions? Speak with Admissions Law Enforcement Training Philadelphia Police Academy Students who have successfully completed training at the Philadelphia Police Academy can earn up to 57 credits that apply to the following courses in Peirce’s Criminal Justice program. Peirce Course Credits CJS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 CJS 104 Criminal Court System 3 CJS […]
Human Resource Management Certifications
Questions? Speak with Admissions Human Resource Management Certifications You can earn credit for Human Resources Management certifications, which can be applied as credit to Peirce’s Human Resource Management, Liberal Studies, Organizational Leadership & Management, Business Administration, Office Management and Supervision degree programs or the HR Management certificate. See the list below to see how professional […]
Health Information Technology certifications
Questions? Speak with Admissions Health Information Technology Certifications You can earn credit for Health Information Technology certifications, which can be applied as credit to Peirce’s Health Information Technology degree program or Medical Coding certificate. See the list below to see how Health Information Technology certifications are applied as credit for specific Peirce courses. We’re Here […]
IT Certifications
Questions? Speak with Admissions Earn Credit for Your IT Certifications Many IT certifications can be applied as credit to Peirce’s IT degree programs. See the list below to see how IT certifications are applied as credit for specific Peirce courses We’re Here to Help Email Us: peirceadmissions@lackawanna.edu Call Us: 215.670.9214 Request Information Certification Peirce Course […]
Credit for Work Experience
Questions? Speak with Admissions Peirce-credit-for-work-experience At Peirce, you can earn credit for knowledge, competencies and expertise you have developed in your career and through your job. Some students do this through law enforcement training evaluated by Peirce, military training and other professional training that has been evaluated by the American Council on Education, and current, […]
Credit for Military Experience
Questions? Speak with Admissions Earning Credit for your Military Training Peirce has a long history of serving veterans and active-duty service members. Peirce was originally founded to advance the education of veterans returning from the Civil War. Today, we continue our dedication to serving veterans and active-duty students as well as their family members. For […]
Parent Pathways Program
Questions? Speak with Admissions Parenting Pathways Program at Peirce For many of our students, earning a college credential is something they must juggle along with their responsibilities as a parent and caregiver. At Peirce, we do not take that lightly. Since 1865, Peirce has been serving non-traditional and adult students, who need a different type […]
Virtual Student Support Services
Questions? Speak with Admissions Virtual Student Support Services Welcome to Our Virtual Student Support Services Resource Center! This page is your one-stop-shop for virtually accessing all of Peirce’s personalized support services. Below are links for contacting and scheduling appointments with all of our support services, as well as resources for remote learning. Peirce remains committed […]