CPLE

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NKU faculty members have provided a unique opportunity for students wishing to receive credit for what they already have learned. Credit for Prior Learning Examinations (CPLE) are available for currently enrolled NKU students. The exams listed below are available to take and a grade of pass (P) will be assigned for the successful passage of a CPLE examination. Awarded CPLE credit will not replace any prior earned class credit.

Examination	Minimum Passing Score	Credit Hours	Equivalent NKU Course
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology	75%	3	ANT 100
Unearthing the Past: Introduction to World Prehistory	75%	3	ANT 110
Medical and Biological Terminology	60%	3	BIO 272
Introduction to Black Studies	75%	3	BLS 100
Information Technology Fundamentals	70%	3	CIT 130
Introduction to Linux	70%	3	CIT 171
Unix Systems	70%	3	CIT 371
Architectural Drafting and CAD	72%	3	CMGT 222
Object-Oriented Programming I	70%	3	CSC 260
Object-Oriented Programming II**	70%	3	CSC 360
Principles of Finance	70%	3	FIN 305
Introduction to Manufacturing*	70%	3	EGT 116
Computer-Aided Drafting & Design	75%	3	EGT 212
Engineering Materials*	60%	3	EGT 261
Manufacturing Processes and Operations*	78%	3	EGT 265
Statics and Strength of Materials*	78%	3	EGT 300
Applied Dynamics*	78%	3	EGT 340
Healthcare Management	78%	3	HSC 410
Elementary Programming	70%	3	INF 120
Introduction to Web Development	70%	3	INF 286
Introduction to Supervision	70%	3	LDR 100T
Information Literacy	70%	3	LIN 175
Finite Mathematics*	70%	3	MAT 114
Operations Management in Business*	70%	3	MGT 305
Project Management*	70%	3	MGT 306

* Students wishing to take these exams must seek permission from the appropriate department before registering.

** Students are only permitted to take the CSC 360 CPLE if they've passed the CSC 260 CPLE or have passed the CSC 260 class.

REGISTRATION

The CPLE exam is offered everyday Monday-Friday, at various times.

Appointments can be made by clicking on the "Register Now" button below.

Testing Services may provide evening testing hours upon request. Please email testing@nku.edu or call us at 859-572-6373 to inquire.

At the time of the registration, the examinee is required to pay Northern Kentucky University a fee of $115. This fee is non-refundable. If you wish to reschedule, you may do so without a charge 7 days prior to your scheduled test date. If you reschedule after the 7-day grace period, you must register and pay the fee again.

On the day of the test, the examinee must bring a picture identification card that includes both a picture and signature to the Testing Center.

TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS

NKU Testing Services strives to provide an equal testing opportunity for all candidates. If you are in need of testing accommodations, please contact our office at (859) 572 - 6373 or testing@nku.edu before registering for your appointment.

STUDY RESOURCES

Examinees in search of study resources can click on the hyperlinked examination title in the above chart for a description of the course, exam details and study materials. Examinees may also use course-specific textbooks to study. These books can be found at your local library or bookstore.

NKU GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

The following lists CPLE exams that will help to satisfy NKU's General Education categories:

Natural Science -- Elementary Programming

Mathematics & Statistics -- Finite Mathematics

Cultural Pluralism -- Introduction to Black Studies

Individual & Society -- Unearthing the Past: Introduction to World Prehistory, Information Literacy

Global Viewpoints -- Introduction to Cultural Anthropology