Credit for Prior Learning Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences Undergraduate Programs + Join the Program Communication Studies Media Studies Media Production Certificate Organizational Supervision Public Relations Combined Degree Pathway Social Media Certificate Certificate in Applied Political Communication Business and Professional Communication Leadership Certificate Credit for Prior Learning Graduate Programs Clubs & Organizations Faculty, Staff, & Emeritus Internships Job Postings Scholarships Alumni & Giving About Us Be rewarded for what you know through the School of Communication Earn college credit toward your degree for work experience, military service, learning and training outside traditional college classrooms and much more! Students majoring in Communication Studies, Media Studies, Organizational Supervision, and Public Relations can complete their bachelor’s degree sooner and save money on tuition costs by applying for credit for prior learning. Credit for Prior Learning Can Come From: Professional certifications Work history Military service Previous college coursework Self-directed study, and more! Earn Your Degree Faster While Saving Money Receiving academic credit for what you know gives you a more flexible approach to your education, accelerating the completion of your undergraduate degree while simultaneously reducing the cost to earn it. For More Information Email cpl@uakron.edu or contact the School of Communication at 330-972-7600. Bachelor of Organizational Supervision '24 "Receiving academic credit for my professional experience while earning a college degree has opened new possibilities for my career before I retire. Without this affordable pathway, I would not be graduating for another two years!" Jim Reed Team Supervisor, Frito-Lay Go to the previous slide 1/3 Go to the next slide
Bachelor of Organizational Supervision '24 "Receiving academic credit for my professional experience while earning a college degree has opened new possibilities for my career before I retire. Without this affordable pathway, I would not be graduating for another two years!" Jim Reed Team Supervisor, Frito-Lay