Non-Credit Course Work
Non-credit course work refers to classes taken through educational programs that do not provide college-level credit or apply toward a college degree. This may include
prior learning from high school, online courses recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE), or continuing education programs at Lone Star College.
High School Course Work
| EDUC 1301 | Introduction to The Teaching Profession |
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Instructional Practices in Education and Training (INPREDTR)
2. Practicum in Education and Training (PRACEDTR)
ACE-recommended Online Course Work
Course work that has been reviewed and recommended for college credit by the American Council on Education (ACE) can be verified through the National Guide to College Credit for Workforce Training. If a student has completed an ACE-recommended course through an online learning platform, they must contact an Advisor to request Prior Learning Assessment. Examples of online learning platforms: Sophia Learning, Study.com, Straighterline, etc.
CE to Credit Articulation Agreements
Continuing Education (CE) articulation agreements award semester credit hours for successfully completing specific CE courses. Students are responsible for requesting credit through the prior learning assessment process. Credit may be awarded after a student meets eligibility criteria specific to this assessment option:
- When the CE course was taken, it was part of an articulation agreement (linked or non-linked)
- Grade of "S" in CE course(s)
- Enrolled in a Lone Star College credit program
- Prerequisites for credit course completed (review exceptions to the prerequisite requirement)
Linked Courses
Linked Continuing Education courses are select CE courses with learning experiences identical to a credit course. CE students participating in linked courses receive the same instruction, assignments and assessments as students completing the equivalent, semester credit hour course. Linked courses are identified as "combined" sections in the class search. CE courses must be linked at the time a student completes the course to receive credit.
Non-Linked Courses
Non-linked Continuing Education courses consist of learning experiences comparable to a credit course. In addition to completing the CE course(s), students may be required to demonstrate technical skills and/or provide industry certification. An agreement to award credit must be in effect during the semester a student completes the CE course to receive credit. See below for a complete list of agreements to articulate CEUs to semester credit hours.
Non-Linked CE to Credit Articulation Chart
| Effective Date | CE Course(s) | Credit Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2003 |
EMSPC 2100104 |
EMSP 1501, EMT-Basic |
| Spring 2003 | EMSPC 2106003 (prev. CEMSP 2100102) |
EMSP 1160, EMT-Basic Clinical |
| Effective Date | CE Course(s) | Credit Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2000 | CFRNL 2100184, Spanish Conversation I | SPAN 1300, Spanish Conversation I |
|
Effective Date |
CE Course(s) |
Credit Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2021 | DAACC 2109102 Foundational Counseling Skills |
DAAC 1417 Basic Counseling Skills |
| Fall 2021 | SCWKC 2102101 Educating the Community | SCWK 1321 Orientation to Social Services |
| Effective Date | CE Course(s) | Credit Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2003 | CPOFT2100903, Administrative Office Proced I Comp | POFT 1309, Admin Office Procedures I |
| Effective Date | CE Course(s) | Credit Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2017 | BUSGC 210202 Work Skills for the Workplace | PTRT 1191, Employment Preparation |