Hi Linda,
As adults learners we bring a lot of experience to the table. It's smart to explore all the different/creative avenues for obtaining undergrad and even grad level credits. So far I've only researched this by doing full Internet searches and pm'ing several people on different forums about how to get plus credit...But like you mentioned, I haven't run into anyone who didn't get credit for the PLA they attempted.
From your posted work experience it sounds like you might know more on the subject at hand than some of the mentors teaching in your field! You sound like a good candidate for PLA if you have documentation of your experience on hand and easily accessible. Meaning, like the others said, PLA wouldn't be worth it if you had to put in a ton of time tracking down documentation and signatures if you could find a test out option that was easier. If I were you I'd call an advisor and ask where your experience would fit in/translate into credit and how much documentation they would need.
There is a PLA at tesc close to a subject I used to give high school presentations/talks on. I've thought about emailing the mentor (before registering for the PLA) to see if I'd qualify for credit but was worried that contacting a mentor prior to paying for the PLA might be rude. When I called and asked an advisor how I could get specifics on how much I'd have to do to get PLA credit they said to email the tesc office responsible for PLA credit. Typical answer. OK, more run around and background work for me, but I'll let you know if I learn more.
One side benefit of PLA's is that it would force me to spruce up my resume and gather various letters/documents that might be of benefit when I start looking for a new job after graduation.
Good luck Linda.
As adults learners we bring a lot of experience to the table. It's smart to explore all the different/creative avenues for obtaining undergrad and even grad level credits. So far I've only researched this by doing full Internet searches and pm'ing several people on different forums about how to get plus credit...But like you mentioned, I haven't run into anyone who didn't get credit for the PLA they attempted.
From your posted work experience it sounds like you might know more on the subject at hand than some of the mentors teaching in your field! You sound like a good candidate for PLA if you have documentation of your experience on hand and easily accessible. Meaning, like the others said, PLA wouldn't be worth it if you had to put in a ton of time tracking down documentation and signatures if you could find a test out option that was easier. If I were you I'd call an advisor and ask where your experience would fit in/translate into credit and how much documentation they would need.
There is a PLA at tesc close to a subject I used to give high school presentations/talks on. I've thought about emailing the mentor (before registering for the PLA) to see if I'd qualify for credit but was worried that contacting a mentor prior to paying for the PLA might be rude. When I called and asked an advisor how I could get specifics on how much I'd have to do to get PLA credit they said to email the tesc office responsible for PLA credit. Typical answer. OK, more run around and background work for me, but I'll let you know if I learn more.
One side benefit of PLA's is that it would force me to spruce up my resume and gather various letters/documents that might be of benefit when I start looking for a new job after graduation.
Good luck Linda.
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