Depending on the course, a faculty member might decide a comprehensive exam is the best method to assess your knowledge. Prior Learning Assessment arranges for departmental exams, but, please keep in mind that the exams are issued only upon approval of the academic department. Other assessment methods may be more appropriate for some courses.
If a CLEP exam is available for the course you want to challenge, and Old Dominion University accepts it for credit, the CLEP exam is the only option you may use. CLEP exams are not administered through the Office of Prior Learning Assessment, but rather the Credentialing Center. No faculty approval is needed to take a CLEP exam. For more information on CLEP exams, contact the Credentialing Center at 757-683-6089, or e-mail credentialingcenter@odu.edu.
Evaluation of training is the least used method of Prior Learning. If a faculty member believes this would be the best assessment method, students should expect to submit proof of completion of training as well as your resume, a course syllabus, textbook and/or training materials.
Cybersecurity Elective Credits
Students with successful completion of the following certifications will receive CYSE 3ELE (3 credits per certificate, up to 6 credits maximum.) This credit is processed through Advising Administration. Please see the form below, which gives instructions on how to receive this credit.
- CompTIA Security+
- CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- CEH: Certified Ethical Hacker
- CISM: Certified Information Security Manager
- CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor
Click here to download the certification/credit request form.
A portfolio is an organized collection of documentation demonstrating your learning through work and life experiences. Through the portfolio, you show that the knowledge you have gained through experience is equivalent to courses at Old Dominion University.
Depending on the course, a faculty member might decide a comprehensive exam is the best method to assess your knowledge. Prior Learning Assessment arranges for departmental exams, but, please keep in mind that the exams are issued only upon approval of the academic department. Other assessment methods may be more appropriate for some courses.
If a CLEP exam is available for the course you want to challenge, and Old Dominion University accepts it for credit, the CLEP exam is the only option you may use. CLEP exams are not administered through the Office of Prior Learning Assessment, but rather the Credentialing Center. No faculty approval is needed to take a CLEP exam. For more information on CLEP exams, contact the Credentialing Center at 757-683-6089, or e-mail credentialingcenter@odu.edu.
Evaluation of training is the least used method of Prior Learning. If a faculty member believes this would be the best assessment method, students should expect to submit proof of completion of training as well as your resume, a course syllabus, textbook and/or training materials.
Cybersecurity Elective Credits
Students with successful completion of the following certifications will receive CYSE 3ELE (3 credits per certificate, up to 6 credits maximum.) This credit is processed through Advising Administration. Please see the form below, which gives instructions on how to receive this credit.
- CompTIA Security+
- CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- CEH: Certified Ethical Hacker
- CISM: Certified Information Security Manager
- CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor
Click here to download the certification/credit request form.
A portfolio is an organized collection of documentation demonstrating your learning through work and life experiences. Through the portfolio, you show that the knowledge you have gained through experience is equivalent to courses at Old Dominion University.