Our Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) program evaluates your real-world learning and converts it into academic credit that counts toward your graduate degree. If you’ve learned it, you shouldn’t have to learn it again.
Why Choose PLA at Hood College?
Save Time and Graduate Sooner
Skip courses you’ve already mastered and focus on what’s next in your education or career.
Lower Your Tuition Costs
Every credit awarded through PLA reduces the number of credits you pay for—helping you finish your degree affordably.
Honor Your Experience
Your training, certifications and on-the-job leadership are valuable. Hood makes sure that value counts.
Flexible and Streamlined Process
Our team works with you to identify eligible learning, guide you through what to submit and help you earn the maximum possible credit.
What Can Earn You Credit?
You may be eligible for PLA credit if you have:
- Professional certifications
- Leadership training programs
- Military coursework or service experience
- Apprenticeships and technical training
- Portfolio-based experiential learning
- Industry licensure
Not sure if your experience qualifies? We’ll review it with you.
