College Credit Life Experience for Your Earn Law Enforcement Training Credits Academic credit may be given for non-standard academic work that is completed as part of an accredited law enforcement training program. A student who completes and is issued a Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) certificate as a result of his/her attendance at a POST certified training academy can earn up to 12 credits. Military Credits Students may earn up to 12 credits for coursework completed in the military. Students must contact their military education officer and arrange for a transcript to be sent to SCS. An adviser will evaluate the transcript to determine course equivalencies and award transfer credits. Litigation I Alternative Credit for Paralegals Students currently working as paralegals may receive credit for PARA 305 Litigation I. A written test is required. Students interested in this option may contact the Paralegal Studies program director at (504) 865-5333 for complete details. Tulane’s School of Continuing Studies offers part-time students innovative ways to receive college credit for non-traditional educational experiences. Students can fast-track their college careers, earning a semester or more in credits from life experience, military training, law enforcement training, or knowledge gained through on-the-job training. In some cases, students simply complete paperwork related to the training in order to receive the credits; in other cases, testing is required. The many alternative credit opportunities available are outlined in this brochure. Students interested in assessing their alternative credit potential can contact any SCS adviser. A maximum limit applies to credits earned through alternative measures. For more information about the School of Continuing Studies, including part-time options to earn associate degrees, bachelor degrees, and pre- and post-baccalaureate certificates, visit our Website at www.scs.tulane.edu. Lifelong Learning Tulane University School of Continuing Studies www.scs.tulane.edu CLEP® & DSST® Students may earn up to 24 credits by testing out of courses through CLEP (College Level Examination Program) and DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Tests). Students who want help in preparing for the examinations are encouraged to contact The College Network™, which offers online Comprehensive Learning Modules. The learning modules are written by tenured professors from highly ranked colleges and universities. To find out more about how The College Network can help you successfully pass these examinations, call (877) 725-9374 or visit www.college-net.com. For CLEP credit in the following courses, students must score in the 75th percentile or higher: POLA 210 American Government CHEM 107 General Chemistry I MATH 121 Calculus I PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology SOCI 201 Foundations of Sociology BSAC 112 Elementary Accounting BSBL 340 Legal Aspects of Business CPST 120 Fundamentals of IS/IT CSHM 201 Humanities CSHS 101 Western Civilization I CSHS 102 Western Civilization II CSNA 201 Natural Sciences BSMT 231 Principles of Management BSMK 320 Introduction to Marketing Principles For DSST credit in the following courses, students must score in the 75th percentile or higher: MATH 111 Statistics EENS 111 Physical Geology WLHP 180 Fundamentals of Health CSRL 333 Introduction to World Religions SPEC 140 Persuasive Public Speaking BSFN 221 Introduction to Finance BSFN 331 Money and Banking HRDV 333 Introduction to Human Resources BSMT 334 Organizational Behavior CLEP/DSST credits may be transferred from other accredited institutions if they fulfill the requirements outlined above. For an overview of material covered on CLEP or DSST exams, as well as testing locations and other details, visit www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html or www.dantes.doded.mil/DANTES_WEB/EXAMINATIONS/DSST.htm. The School of Continuing Studies enrolls all part-time undergraduate students at Tulane University, as well as graduate students pursuing a master of liberal arts degree and, beginning in 2010, a master of professional studies degree in Homeland Security Studies. SCS offers several associate and bachelor degrees and pre-and post-baccalaureate certificates. Some SCS students enroll purely for the pleasure of learning or to enhance a particular skill. The Uptown, Elmwood, and Mississippi Coast campuses, online courses, evening and weekend classes, and a flexible approach to education are hallmarks of a tradition of innovative community outreach that dates to 1890. The diverse students and faculty at SCS combine real-world experience with a commitment to the pursuit of knowledge. Uptown Campus 125 Gibson Hall Tulane University New Orleans, LA 70118 (504) 865-5555 • Elmwood Campus 800 East Commerce Road Suite 100 Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 865-5333 • Mississippi Coast Campus Edgewater Mall 2600 Beach Blvd. Suite 18 Biloxi, MS 39531 (228) 388-5769 www.scs.tulane.edu