Credit for life experience

Credit for demonstrated competency

CBS awards college credit to students for life experience and other certifications.

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Students should present to their academic advisors any military, work, and ministry as well as any licenses or certifications and begin the process to verify whether these experiences can count for college credit. The college automatically recognizes a selection of business certifications and licenses or other life experiences, such as:

Business or Professional Certificates


(not a comprehensive list; academic advisors have full list of options)

• American Management Association Certificate of General Management

• State of Texas Licenses (e.g., cosmetology and barber, esthetician, and manicurist licenses)

• Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO)

• Contractor, Real Estate, and Insurance Licenses

• Peace Officer and Fireman Licenses

• Computer Certifications

• H&R Block Tax Preparation Training

Military Experience

• Official licenses through military trainings

• Coursework associated with objectives and outcomes

Ministry Experience

• Church Licenses

• Church Ordination Certificate

• Church and Ministry Certificate

Portfolio Option: GNED 2301
Portfolio building opportunity: Elective course

Students who do not have certificates on the preapproved list are encouraged to take the 3-credit hour course: GNED 2301 to ensure they maximize their full life experience by submitting a portfolio.
Earn up to 30 hours of college credit as electives to be used toward degree completion. To obtain a full review of ministry, work, and life experiences, students should work with their Student Success Coach to obtain an interview with a PLA specialist prior to enrolling in GNED 2301. In the course, a faculty member reviews prior learning assessments to determine the appropriate number of credits to be received upon successful completion of the portfolio and the course.