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Application for Credit
| International Baccalaureate (IB) |
(360) 992-2805
Clark College recognizes the International Baccalaureate (IB)
Program as a coherent, challenging course of study
and responds individually to each participant’s petition for
granting of college credit. Students may be awarded credit for
completing individual areas of study within the program. A
minimum score of five (5) on the higher-level examination is
required for consideration of credit. Standard-level examinations
are not granted credit. A maximum of fifteen (15) credits
in IB coursework can apply to the Associate in Arts or Associate
in Science-Transfer programs. Refer to Section B of this catalog
for additional restrictions by program.
Students should submit official IB transcripts to the Credential
Evaluations Office for review. Specific department policies are
listed below. Examinations completed in areas not listed below
require appropriate Department Chair approval before credit
will be granted.
Mathematics
Students successfully completing the Higher Level
Mathematics Exam with a minimum score of five (5) will be
granted credit for MATH 113 (5 credits) and may register for
MATH 211 (5 credits).
Chemistry
Students successfully completing the Higher Level Chemistry
Exam with a minimum score of five (5) will be granted college
credit for CHEM 131, 132 and 133 (14 credits).
Physics
Students successfully completing the Higher Level Physics
Exam with a minimum score of five (5) will be granted college
credit for PHYS 101, 102 and 103 (15 credits).
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| Running Start |
(360) 992-2842
The Washington State Legislature approved legislation that
allows high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to take
college classes at local community colleges which will fulfill
high school graduation requirements, plus earn college credit.
Students are allowed to take only courses numbered 100 or
higher (transfer level) and they must take a writing, reading,
and math placement test prior to enrolling to verify that they
are eligible to take college-level courses. Eligible students
enroll in approved college courses tuition free; but fees, supplies,
books and transportation are the student’s responsibility.
Students interested in the Running Start program should first
contact their high school counselors to obtain general information
and to learn what the minimum high school grade point
average is for participation in the program. Students are
required to coordinate their admission into the program from
local, state-funded high schools. Students attending private or
home schools are therefore required to contact their local public
high school to gain admission. High school counselors are
familiar with the eligibility test and application deadlines.
Additional information on the Running Start program can be found at www.clark.edu/runningstart
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| Non_Traditional Credit Policy |
(360) 992-2805
Non-traditional credits include those credits earned through the College
Level Examination Program (CLEP), CLEPDANTES, Military Experience, Military
Training, Cooperative Education Work Experience, High School Articulation,
Special Projects and Credit By Challenge. The following restrictions relate
to the awarding of credits in non-traditional programs:
- Credits may be awarded only if the learning experiences
fall within the regular curriculum of the College.
- Academic transcripts will indicate credits that are nontraditional.
Credits cannot duplicate credits already
awarded.
- Students should read the degree requirements section of
this catalog for information about applying non-traditional
credits toward a degree.
- Students must be currently enrolled at Clark College and
have an academic record before credits will be awarded.
Exception to this rule is made for direct transcription of
credits through the High School Articulation of approved
Tech Prep courses.
Refer to the chart below for restrictions on the number of
credits that can be applied in each degree or certificate program
at Clark College.
- Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Science-
Transfer (AST) degrees:
A maximum of fifteen (15) credits earned through nontraditional
means will apply towards the AA or AST
programs. Credits earned will apply towards the general
elective category only.
- Associate in Applied Science (AAS), Certificate of Proficiency
(CP) and Certificate of Achievement (CA) programs:
A maximum of thirty (30) credits earned through nontraditional
means will apply towards the AAS, CP and
CA programs. Credits earned will apply towards electives,
distribution or program requirements.
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| Cooperative Education Work Experience |
(360) 992-2239 or (360) 992-2447
Clark College recognizes the value to students of actual
experience in a work environment. Credits earned through
this program may meet general elective requirements
and/or core program requirements.
Cooperative Education Work Experience is a non-traditional
credit program and is subject to the restrictions listed under
the heading “Non-Traditional Credit Policy” in this catalog.
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| Credit by Challenge |
(360) 992-2136
Students who believe that previous experience has provided
them with the competencies essential for passing a
course may request to challenge that course.
Credit by Challenge is a non-traditional credit program and
is subject to the restrictions listed under the heading “Non-
Traditional Credit Policy”in this catalog.
Refer to section A for additional information on the challenge
policy and applicability towards degree requirements.
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| High School Articulation/Tech Prep |
(360) 992-2458
Through formal agreements between Clark College and
local high schools, students can receive college credit for
approved high school courses in which they earned a grade
of “B” or better.
Students should contact their high school Career and
Technical Education teacher or career counselor, or visit the
Tech Prep web site at: www.clark.edu/techprep to learn
more about the program. Additional information is available
in section A of this catalog.
High School Articulation/Tech Prep is a non-traditional
credit program and is subject to the restrictions listed under
the heading “Non-Traditional Credit Policy” in this catalog.
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| Military Experience |
(360) 992-2711
Students may be granted general elective credit for experience
gained from military training. Credit recommendations
are based on the American Council on Education
(ACE) guidelines. Clark College does not post military
experience credit as a specific course. The transcript will
reflect the credits under the heading of “Military
Experience” with the total number of credits granted.
Military Experience is a non-traditional credit program and
is subject to the restrictions listed under the heading “Non-
Traditional Credit Policy”in this catalog. Contact the
Veterans’ Services Office at Clark College for further information.
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| Special Projects (Independent Study) |
(360) 992-2136
Students may register for an independent study course with
permission of a sponsoring faculty member and unit dean.
No more than fifteen (15) credits in Special Projects will be
allowed toward the Associate in Arts degree. Students are
responsible to ensure that the credits earned do not exceed
this limit and that credits earned will be accepted for transfer.
Special Projects coursework is a non-traditional credit program
and is subject to the restrictions listed under the heading
“Non-Traditional Credit Policy” in this catalog.
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