Foreign Languages: I ne area ot modern foreign languages otters proficiency examinations tor students win prior experience in French, Italian, and Spanish. Students who demonstrate competency in a foreign language by making the necessary score on a proficiency examination may qualify for a 102-level foreign language course (or above) depending upon their score. Foreign language proficiency examinations are available to those who seek advanced placement in or exemption from the foreign language requirements. Students demonstrating competency above the 102-level are considered to have fulfilled the foreign language requirement of the University's Liberal Studies Requirements. However, students demonstrating foreign language competency through a proficiency examination will not receive academic credit. Foreign language proficiency examinations may not be repeated.

Any entering first year student who has taken a foreign language for three years in high school and passed with a grade of C or better may not enroll in a 101 or 102 level of the same foreign language without taking a Placement Exam to determine level of competency. Such students may choose, however, to take a 101 level of a foreign language other than those studied in high school. Students who have been out of high school at least five years are exempt from this requirement. Music: A music placement test is required of all entering music majors.

Nursing: Kentucky State University's School of Nursing offers Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN's) the opportunity to be exempted from taking NUR 101 by successfully completing the ACT-PEP Fundamentals of Nursing Examination and a nursing skills test administered by the School of Nursing. A minimum of 50 is required on the ACT-PEP, and a satisfactory performance is required on the nursing skills test. Code 1516 must be used to designate Kentucky State University as a score recipient. Interested students should contact the chairperson of the School of Nursing, 502-597-5957.

I’ve Credit for Life Experience program is a Kentucky State University option which affords an adult student, who has significant learning generated by life experiences, the opportunity to document this learning for possible academic credit. A student may be able to earn college credit for significant professional, artistic, and service accomplishments. Past or current experiences can help you earn your college degree.

The Credit for Life Experience Program is designed to give students an opportunity to accumulate credit towards a major field of study through the development of a ‘portfolio of accomplishments’ that meet specific course objectives. Students work with an advisor and a team of faculty with expertise who will evaluate the contents of the collection in relationship to how effectively they meet a course’s expected outcomes. Based on that evaluation, students may be awarded credit for the particular University course(s). All credits earned through the Credit for Life Experience Program may be applied toward the satisfaction of degree requirements.

The Credit for Life Experience program is administered by the Office of Non-Traditional Student Education. Contact the program coordinator at 502-597-5614.

Armed services school courses taken by armed services personnel will be granted credit as recommended in the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experience in the Armed Services. Certificates of completion of such courses must be presented for the awarding of credit. Interested students should see the VA Specialist in the Office of the Registrar, 502-597-6234, for assistance.

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