Academics — Prior Learning Assessment — Recommendations

Credit Recommendations

Many non-collegiate instruction and training programs have been evaluated to determine if the material taught is equivalent to college courses, leading to formal Credit Recommendations.

The programs listed alphabetically on this page represent those that are recognized as equivalent to particular Bucks courses. Click on the program name to reveal the associated course(s).

If you find your training program listed here and the equivalent course(s) is in your Bucks Program of Study, submit a PLA Application and official transcript or credential to seek equivalent credit.

ACE and National CCRS Evaluated Courses
ACT 135 Training Program
Childhood Development Associate
Cisco CCNA/CCNE
CompTIA A+
CompTIA Server+
CompTIA Linux+
Comp TIA Net+
Department of Corrections Basic Training Program
Deputy Sheriff’s Basic Training Program
Emergency Medical Technician
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Independent Study (IS) courses
Federal Law Enforcement Training Program
Fire Company Officer 3
Fire Inspector 2
Fire Investigator
Firefighter I
First Responder
Hazardous Material Incident Commander
Hazardous Material Technician
Health and Safety Officer and Incident Safety Officer
Microsoft MCSE
Novell CNA or CNE
Paramedic Certificate
Police Academy ACT 120
Public Fire and Life Safety Educator 2

ACE and National CCRS Evaluated Courses

The American Council on Education (ACE) and the National College Credit Recommendation Service (National CCRS) evaluate non-collegiate instructional programs to provide credit recommendations. If your training was evaluated by one of these agencies, the institution that provided your training will be able to provide a detailed transcript with credit recommendations. If any of those credit recommendations are equivalent to a course(s) in your Bucks Program of Study, submit a PLA Application and official transcript to seek equivalent credit.

ACT 135 Training Program

CRIJ998 – Criminal Justice Elective – 3 credits

Childhood Development Associate with Current CDA Credential

Before August 15, 2016
EDUC105 – Foundations for Early Learning PreK-4 – 3 credits

EDUC115 – Observing and Recording the Behavior of Young Children – 3 credits

After August 15, 2016
EDUC105 – Foundations for Early Learning PreK-4 – 3 credits

EDUC120 - Early Learning Development I - Ages Birth - Five - 3 credits

Cisco CCNA/CCNE with Certification (Must be less than 3 years old)

CISC235 – Network Devices – 4 credits

CompTIA A+ with Certification (Must be less than 3 years old)

CISC128 – Comparative Operating Systems – 4 credits
CISC201 – Managing and Maintaining the PC – 4 credits

CompTIA Server+ with Certification (Must be less than three years old)

Cisc244 Intro to Microsoft Server (4 Credits)

Linux+ with Certification (Must be less than three years old)

Cisc202 Network Administration (4 Credits)

Comp TIA Net+ with Certification (Must be less than 3 years old)

CISC143 – Essentials of Networking – 4 credits

Department of Corrections Basic Training Program

(Completed after June 1, 2003)

CRIJ260 – Probation and Parole-3 credits
CRIJ275 – Introduction to Correctional Administration-3 credits
CRIJ280 – Criminal Justice Internship –3 credits
HLTH110 – Responding to Emergencies–3 credits

Deputy Sheriff’s Basic Training Program

CRIJ100 – Introduction to Administration of Criminal Justice – 3 credits
CRIJ110 – Crimes and Offenses – 3 credits
CRIJ120 – Criminal Evidence – 3 credits
HLTH110 or HLTH140, depending upon current certification

Emergency Medical Technician with Current EMT, AED, and CPR Certifications

BIOL115 - Basic Human Anatomy - 3 credits
HLTH110 - Responding to Emergencies - 3 credits

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Independent Study Courses: IS-230 Fundamentals of Emergency Management; IS-235 Emergency Planning; and IS-775 EOC Management and Operations

-PUBS101 - Introduction to Emergency Management - 3 credits

Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) program through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Emergency Management Institute.

- PUBS207 - Emergency Management Exercise Design - 3 credits

Independent Study Courses: IS-29 Public Information Officer Awareness, IS-42 Social Media in Emergency Management, IS-242b Effective Communication, IS-247a Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), IS-248 Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) for the American Public, IS-250a Emergency Support Function 15 (ESF15) External Affairs: A New Approach to Emergency Communication and Information Distribution, and G-290 Public Information Officer Basic.

- PUBS212 - Emergency Communications and Public Information - 3 credits

Federal Law Enforcement Training Program

CRIJ130 – Police Crime Lab – 3 credits

Fire Company Officer 3 with IFSAC or Pro-Board Certification

FRSC208 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Administration - 3 credits

Fire Inspector 2 with IFSAC or Pro-Board Certification

FRSC104 - Fire Prevention and Code Enforcement - 3 credits

Fire Investigator or Fire/Cause Origin and Cause Investigation with IFSAC or Pro-Based Certification

FRSC206 - Fire Investigator - 3 credits
FRSC216 - Fire Investigator II - 3 credits

Firefighter I with IFSAC or Pro-Board Certification

FRSC100 - Introduction to Fire Science - 3 credits

First Responder with Current Certification

HLTH110 - Responding to Emergencies - 3 credits

Hazardous Materials Incident Commander with IFSCA or Pro-Board Certification

FRSC202 - Hazardous Materials - 3 credits

Hazardous Materials Technician with IFSAC or Pro-Board Certification

FRSC202 - Hazardous Materials - 3 credits

Health and Safety Officer and Incident Safety Officer with IFSAC or Pro-Board Certification

FRSC209 - Occupational Safety & Health for Emergency Services - 3 credits

Microsoft MCSE with Current Certification

CISC144 – Introduction to Microsoft Desktop – 4 credits
CISC244 – Introduction to Microsoft Server – 4 credits

Novell CNA or CNE with Certification

CISC202 – Network Administration – 4 credits

Paramedic Certificate with Current Certification

BIOL115 - Basic Human Anatomy - 3 credits
HLTH110 - Responding to Emergencies - 3 credits
MEDA120 - Medical Terminology - 3 credits*

*Award of equivalent credit for MEDA120 dependent upon successful completion of Paramedic program accredited by CAAHEP

Plans Examiner 2

FRSC214 - Fire Plans Review - 3 credits

Police Academy ACT 120 Training Program

Graduated January 2000 or later

CRIJ100 – Introduction to Administration of Criminal Justice – 3 credits
CRIJ110 – Crimes and Offenses – 3 credits
CRIJ120 – Criminal Evidence – 3 credits
CRIJ130 – Police Crime Lab – 3 credits
CRIJ140 – Criminal Procedure – 3 credits
CRIJ160 – Juvenile Delinquency and Laws Pertaining to Children – 3 credits
HLTH110 or HLTH140, depending upon current certification