offered as part of an associate degree curriculum designed to
prepare students for entry-level professions, not for transfer
to baccalaureate programs for advanced studies.
"College-Level Examination Program." A set of standardized
tests developed by the college board for various subjects, and
on which a qualifying score can be used to earn college credit.
"Community college." An institution created pursuant to
Article XIX-A or the act of August 24, 1963 (P.L.1132, No.484),
known as the Community College Act of 1963.
"Credit for prior learning." College-level credit granted
toward the award of a postsecondary degree or certificate for
experiential learning that can be demonstrated through various
means of assessment to be the equivalent of learning gained
through formal collegiate instruction, including an Advanced
Placement Program exam, International Baccalaureate Diploma
Program exam, a College-Level Examination Program exam and
Dantes Subject Standardized Tests.
"Dantes Subject Standardized Tests." A set of subject exams
approved by the American Council on Education that tests
knowledge of both lower-level and upper-level college material.
["Degree objective courses." Courses required for completion
of a major in a subject area.]
"Department." The Department of Education of the
Commonwealth.
"Developmental or remedial courses." Courses typically
consisting of reading, writing and math designed to prepare
students for college-level courses and that are not
transferable.
"Equivalent courses." Courses determined to have generally
equivalent content and level as determined by the faculty of an
institution of higher education consistent with the policy at
each institution of higher education.
"Foundation courses." Courses required to be completed by
students that provide an academic foundation for the degree,
general education or advanced study in a major.
"Independent institution of higher education." An
institution of higher education which is operated not for
profit, located in and incorporated or chartered by the
Commonwealth and entitled to confer degrees as set forth in 24
Pa.C.S. § 6505 (relating to power to confer degrees) and to
apply to itself the designation "college" or "university" as
provided for by the standards and qualifications prescribed by
the State Board of Education pursuant to 24 Pa.C.S. Ch. 65
(relating to private colleges, universities and seminaries).
"Industry-recognized credential." A credential that:
(1) is sought or accepted by employers within the
industry or sector involved as a recognized, preferred or
required credential for recruitment, screening, hiring,
retention or advancement purposes;
(2) where appropriate, is endorsed by a nationally
recognized trade association or organization representing a
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