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College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Saddleback College accepts CLEP exams as a waiver for the
Math Placement Examination or for credit for General Education.
CLEP is not accepted as a waiver for the English Placement
Examination.
Subject Examination: Each academic division of the college may
recognize the Subject Examination if a single examination measures
the competency associated with the successful completion
of a specific Saddleback College course. Generally, however,
specific course credit by examination will be attained through the
Credit by Examination—Specific Course Credit Policy.
CLEP scores can be used for general education certification of
the CSU General Education requirements. CLEP cannot be used
for general education certification of Intersegmental General
Education transfer (IGETC) requirements (see CLEP charts page
42-43).
Any credit awarded does not necessarily transfer to other colleges.
Students seeking to use CLEP credit for college transfer purposes
will need to consult the transfer institution regarding its policy
pertaining to CLEP.
No credit will be given to CLEP in any area in which the student
has earned college credit prior to completion of CLEP examinations.
Credit is awarded upon completion of one semester in the
South Orange County Community College District. Additional
information regarding the College Level Examination Program
may be obtained in the counseling office.
Emeritus Institute
The Emeritus Institute is a dynamic and comprehensive academic
program designed to provide courses that will be of interest and
value, primarily for the older adult. This program is open and flexible,
allowing an individual to select any courses that they wish
for lifelong learning challenges or in preparation for a second
career. The Emeritus Institute offers courses in 30 off-campus
locations, convenient to the older adults of the Saddleback College
community.
The Emeritus Institute curriculum is offered in both credit and
non-credit modes. These courses are all designed to meet the
academic and critical-thinking challenges of each discipline.
Disciplines include Accounting, Art, Biology, Communication
Arts, English, Fashion, Foreign Language, Geology, Gerontology,
History, Health, Health Sciences, Humanities, Kinesiology, Music,
Philosophy, Photography, Political Science, and Theatre.
For further information regarding the Emeritus Institute program
call 949-582-4936 or 770-9669 or access our website at www.
saddleback.edu/emeritus.
Military Service Credit
Other College Programs
Six semester units of general elective credit toward an Associate
degree will be awarded for a minimum of one year of active
honorable service. In the first semester of attendance, veterans
who are collecting V.A. educational benefits must submit their
DD-214 to the Veterans Office to be evaluated for these credits.
Other veterans who are not collecting V.A. educational benefits,
will be evaluated by the Office of Admissions and Records.
In addition, credit will be awarded for work completed successfully
in military service schools, not to exceed 15 semester units,
according to the recommendations of the American Council on
Education as stipulated in the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational
Experiences in the Armed Services. Military Service credit
will be evaluated only upon completion of 12 units in residence
and application for an evaluation for an associate degree. Military
evaluation forms may be obtained from the Office of Admissions
and Records.
Military service credit may not necessarily apply toward minimum
admissions requirements for other colleges or universities. Credit
is generally given only after the student is fully matriculated and
enrolled at the university upon submission of Form DD-214 or
DD-295.
Located in the VETS Center, the Saddleback College Veterans
Counselor is available for scheduled appointments and walk in sessions.
This specialized Veterans Counselor is your primary source
of information regarding academic planning, Veteran’s resources,
and career and personal counseling. In addition, the Saddleback
Veterans Counselor is your resource for student education planning
(SEP) required to start receiving VA educational benefits.
Questions regarding course selection and academic requirements
may be addressed through this source.
Community Education
The College provides not-for-credit educational opportunities
for the community through fee-based classes and programs for
adults and children. Classes are self-supporting and do not receive
funding through state or local taxes or the college’s budget.
The Community Education catalog “Gaucho Guide” is mailed
three times per year. The “Gaucho Guide” details all class offerings
and special events. For further information regarding
Community Education, call 949-582-4646 or access our website
at www.saddleback.edu/ ce
Study-Abroad Programs
Saddleback College offers study-abroad opportunities for students
seeking college-credit learning experiences in other nations.
In recent years programs were scheduled in Oxford, England as
well as Santander, Spain, and Salamanca, Spain.
For more information and brochures contact the Liberal Arts
division office at 949-582-4788 or access our website at
saddleback.edu/la/sa/.
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