After a student has earned a minimum of sixteen semester hours at the University of Pikeville, a maximum of fifteen semester hours of credit may be granted for prior work experience related to the student’s area of academic concentration. Work experience credit is based on documented learning that demonstrates significant achievement related to the outcomes and objectives for the specific course in the degree program. The appropriate form for requesting work experience credit and the criteria for awarding credit may be obtained from the Registrar’s Office. Only one course and one activity per course may be listed in each request. The student’s advisor and the Dean of the appropriate college/school must concur in the determination of the credit to be granted in each individual case.
Once credit is granted, the Dean sends a copy of the approved equivalent courses and credit hours to the University Registrar. The University Registrar records the notation “Work Experience Credit,” followed by the appropriate course(s) and credit hours on the transcript. The number of hours is noted as “Hours Earned” and no quality points or grades are recorded. Neither “Hours Attempted” nor the grade point average includes work experience credit hours.
Students requesting work experience credit should refer to the Financial Information section of the University of Pikeville Catalog for applicable fees.