upcea credit for prior learning marist
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UPCEA Mid-Atlantic Regional ConferenceFall 2012
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Marist College at a GlanceFounded in 1929, Marist's 210-acre campus overlooks the Hudson River in the heart of the historic Hudson Valley, NY.Founded as a school for the training of future Marist Brothers, Marist has developed into one of the leading colleges of the arts and sciences in the Northeast.Marist has an Executive Center in Fishkill, campus in Florence, Italy, and study options in 31 countries (including Cuba).Marist is also noted for: Marist Institute for Public Opinion (Marist/NBC/ Wall Street Journal poll), Hudson River Valley Institute and Institute for Data Center Professionals (IDCP).
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Marist College at a Glance6,303 total student population
- 4,536 traditional undergraduates- 569 adult continuing education students- 872 full and part-time graduate students
5,349 students on main campus3,273 students living in campus housing58% female; 42% male
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Marist College’s ReputationRecognized for excellence by U.S. News & World Report, Time Magazine, the Princeton Review, Kiplinger’s, and Barron’s Best Buys in Education.Noted for Leadership in the use of technology to enhance the teaching and learning experience.School of Global & Professional Programs offers proven record of innovative, meaningful adult education for online, on-ground, and hybrid formats.
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Mission Statements
“Marist is dedicated to helping students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” -2011
“Our mission is to provide quality driven adult education, built on a strong liberal arts foundation that will embolden and enhance the
ability of professionals to succeed in a global economy.” - 2009
School of Global & Professional Programs
Marist College
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Liberal Studies at MaristAdvantages of a Liberal Studies Degree:
Multi-disciplinary approach grounded in a strong liberal arts foundation (liberal studies core)Convenient Offered in multiple formats, at a variety of locations
Flexible Only 18 credits of core courses Develop 2-3 concentrations based on interests and transfer
credits Transfer up to 90 credits*
*transfer up to 70 credits from a two-year or up to 90 from a four-year school.
Advantages of a Liberal Studies Degree:Multi-disciplinary approach grounded in a strong liberal arts foundation.
Customizable Major (45 credits) Choose 2-3 fields of study to maximize transfer credits 30 credits must be earned at Marist 21 of those 30 must be upper-level (300- or 400-level) Fields of study may be created from any major Marist offers,
however not all will be available completely online
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Advantages of a Liberal Studies Degree:
Flexible Transfer OptionsTransfer up to 90 credits* *transfer up to 70 from a 2-year college and up to 90 from a 4-
year collegeUse up to 15 transfer credits as part of the majorCreate a field of study from transfer creditsMilitary transcriptsACE credit
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Prior Learning Credit at MaristEquivalent to Marist Courses, students obtain credit for
professional, community and /or life experience.
Options include: AP and CLEP tests (prior to matriculation) Professional Training evaluated by American Council on
Education (ACE) or College Credit Recommendation Service (CCRS)
Lifework Review Portfolio Review
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Prior Learning Credit at MaristAmerican Council on Education (ACE) credits include:
Military Transcripts Military credits usually meet elective credits only
Job Related Training Common examples include:
American Institute for Banking Dale Carnegie—Public Speaking
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Prior Learning Credit at Marist
Lifework Review Experience equivalent to specific Marist course(s) Courses earned can be used for either major or elective
Portfolio Review Experience in field not offered at Marist Courses earned are elective credit only
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Prior Learning Credit at Marist
Process Work with an experienced advisor Follow guidelines in published manual Qualified faculty review Student pays fees Registrar posts credits Credits earned count as residency credits
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Prior Learning Credit at Marist
Resources Work with an experienced advisor Follow guidelines in published manual All information and forms available online at
school’s website: www.marist.edu/gpp/prior.html
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Prior Learning Credit at Marist
Goals Have all advisors certified through CAEL’s Mastery
in Prior Learning Assessment Develop online workshop through Marist College’s
online learning platform, iLearn Earn College Credit for What You Know = e-text Complete assignments Final Result = portfolio ready for submission Available Spring 2013 Assess with possible goal of creating a 1-credit course.
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Questions?
THANK YOUFor additional information and questions:
Jeanne Eschbach, Assistant Dean
School of Global and Professional Programs
Phone: 845-575-3202
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.marist.edu/gpp/prior.html