QuickPath

Earn College Credit for What You Already Know
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Earn College Credit for What You Already Know

Earn College Credit for What You Already Know

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West Hills College understands you are not the typical college student. You have experience in your field, and you already know how to do a lot of the things taught in our classes. We recognize that you have gained outside knowledge and believe you deserve credit for what you know.

QuickPath can help you avoid taking classes that teach what you already know, while still receiving credit. Our program will help you turn your professional experience into academic credit. QuickPath will save you money and help you graduate as quickly as possible.

QuickPath Credit Options

 
Institutional Exam
Credit may be earned by satisfactory completion of an institutional examination administered by the faculty person teaching the course you are seeking credit.
Portfolio Assessment
Credit may be earned by developing a portfolio of your learning and submitting it for assessment by a faculty subject matter expert.
Military Service/Training
Credit for military service, training and experience as recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE) Directory.
Advanced Placement
Credit may be earned by achieving a score of 3 or higher on an Advanced Placement (AP) exam.
CLEP
Credit may be earned by achievement of a score at the 50th percentile or above on a College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exam.
International Baccalaureate
Credit may be earned by achievement of a score of 5 or above on a high-level International Baccalaureate exam.

QuickPath is Easy as 1-2-3

1
Apply for Admission
Apply at West Hills College
Apply to West Hills
2
Match
Identify the courses in your education plan that match your work and life experience.
LEMOORE COLLEGE CATALOG
COALINGA COLLEGE CATALOG
3
Connect
Talk with a counselor to see about earning credit through one of the QuickPath methods.
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