Proficiency Examinations
Credit for proficiency examinations may be granted for full college credit for all students currently accepted to Illinois Valley Community College. Proficiency examinations may be offered in the form of a course written examination, combination of written and performance examination, and/or documentation of prior learning through the use of a portfolio. The division in which the course is taught will place on file timelines and standards that must be attained to pass the examination. Approval to take an examination must be granted by the appropriate Dean. Credit offerings are at the discretion of each division and a list of the offerings and procedures are available in the Counseling Center and Division Offices. The current courses for which one may receive proficiency credit include but are not limited to:
|
Credit Hours |
| CSP 1210 Basic Computer Skills for The Workplace |
1 |
| CSP 1203 Microsoft Office Professional I |
3 |
| CSP 1230 Computer Keyboarding Applications |
2 |
| CSO 1202 Microsoft Windows |
2 |
| CSN 1200 Using Internet and The World Wide Web |
3 |
| BIO 1001 General Biology I |
4 |
| BIO 1007 Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 |
| BIO 1200 Human Body Structure & Function |
3 |
| BIO 1008 Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 |
Fee
A $15.00 non-refundable fee is payable at the time the student makes application for a proficiency examination for each course.
Credit
Students passing the examination are granted college credit upon payment of the course tuition. In lieu of a grade, a P (Pass) is posted on the student's college transcript. No official record is made of not passing a proficiency examination. The student's grade point average is not affected in either case. A maximum of 12 hours of credit can be earned through CLEP, Advanced Placement, military or other proficiency credit.