Step 1: Determine which course in your curriculum has Student Learning Outcomes most closely related to your experience.
Step 2: Using the division links below, contact the division of your chosen course to be connected with a department faculty to discuss applying for Portfolio Credit.
Contact Example:
鈥淢y name is __________, my Vol State ID number is ____________, and I am interested in speaking to someone about Portfolio Credit for [enter your chosen course] .鈥
Or if you know the faculty over your chosen course you can email them directly.
Step 3: If the faculty determines you are eligible to apply they will start the PLA Portfolio Credit online application form for you (found in the Employee Forms icon in their My Vol State Portal).
Division Contact Information
Contact the Business and Technology Division to ask about Portfolio Credit for your chosen course from one of the following departments:
- Business
- Computer Information Technology
- Mechatronics
- Work Based Learning
Contact the Health Sciences Division to ask about Portfolio Credit for your chosen course in one of the following departments:
- Dental Assistant
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Fire Science
- Medical Lab Technology
- Medical Terminology
- Ophthalmic Technology
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Radiologic Technology
- Respiratory Care
- Sleep Diagnostics
Contact the Humanities and Fine Arts Division to ask about Portfolio Credit for your chosen course in one of the following departments:
- Communication
- Entertainment Media Production
- English/Foreign Language
- Performing Arts
- Philosophy
- Visual Arts
Contact the Math and Science Division to ask about Portfolio Credit for your chosen course in one of the following departments:
- Math
- Science
- Veterinary Technology
Contact the Nursing Division to ask about Portfolio Credit for your chosen Nursing course.
Contact the Social Science and Education Division to ask about Portfolio Credit for your chosen course in one of the following departments:
- Criminal Justice
- Economics, Geography, History, & Political Science
- Education
- Health & Physical Education
- Human Services, Psychology, & Sociology
If you are unsure of which division to contact, schedule an appointment with an academic advisor to discuss your curriculum, academic goals, and where your experience might best relate. Then come back to this page to contact the division to get started.
