IDS 298 Portfolio Development (Prior Learning Assessment)
Credits: 1
Meetings: Arranged/Online
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Analysis and evaluation of prior learning experiences in the context of academic requirements and goals. Development of an individualized portfolio and plan for the attainment of educational and career goals. Designed primarily for students with significant life and work experience. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. Pass-Fail only.

Course Objectives

• You must demonstrate knowledge of the portfolio development process.  You will prepare and document a portfolio which, when evaluated, will  provide you with your current college educational standing.
• You will identify all prior learning experiences. You will review, analyze, and evaluate your prior learning experiences in the context of academic requirements and goals.
• You will write a resume.
• You will write a brief autobiography or lifeline of your learning experiences, which will describe a chronological history of your life-long learning.
• You will be able to formulate a request for a specific amount of credit for your prior learning.
• You will be able to write learning outcomes (competency statements) derived from your experiences, which will relate to UW-Superior courses/credits.
• You will be able to gather pertinent documentation necessary to support your request of credit for prior learning.

Contact:
If you would like to learn more about the Prior Learning Assessment, contact Christina at ckline@uwsuper.edu. If you're ready to develop a portfolio demonstrating your experiential learning, plan to enroll in IDS 298, Portfolio Development, in the coming semester.

Cost:
$245 per credit plus a $60 administrative fee.

To Register:

Enroll online through E-Hive during the regular registration period. IDS 298 is listed under Interdisciplinary Studies in the class schedules.

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