Prior Learning Assessment - Graduate

Springfield College offers to validate college-level knowledge acquired through pre-approved prior learning for matriculated and non-matriculated graduate students.  Each individual department oversees any pre-approved prior learning assessment (PLA) approved by the institution in their respective area.  All credit awarded for prior learning is considered transfer credit.

Sheltered English Immersion PLA

Working teachers who earn the Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement through completing the Springfield Public Schools District-Sponsored SEI course are eligible to receive 3 graduate course credits.

For consideration, students must register for EDUC 629: SPS SEI Endorsement Review and submit evidence they have received the Sheltered English Immersion endorsement through the Springfield Public Schools District-Sponsored SEI course. EDUC 629 is a 0-credit, ungraded course that generates a $300 evaluation fee upon enrollment.

Once a student’s endorsement is confirmed, the Education department will submit a transfer credit award to the Registrar’s Office. Transfer credit will be reflected on a student’s official transcript as EDUC 628: Sheltered English Immersion for 3 credits.  Students who matriculate into the M.Ed program with a major in Education will be able to use this transfer credit as completion of the EDUC 628 degree requirement.