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General Information
having spent some time in military service.
6. Providing the attainment of college-level learning
from life and work experience. (For further
information, see Assessment of Prior
Experiential Learning in this section.)
St. Ambrose University permits a maximum of
60 equivalency credits for non-classroom learning
to be applied to a degree or the equivalent of 90
semester credits for a combination of classroom
and non-classroom learning done elsewhere.
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
St. Ambrose University recognizes the five general
examinations and most of the subject examinations
of the College-Level Examination Program
of the College Board.
CLEP credits may be used to fulfill general
education and elective requirements. They also
may be used to fulfill major requirements with
Departmental approval. Credits are not given for
introductory courses when there are previouslyearned
credits for a more advanced course in the
same area.
CLEP examinations are administered at
St. Ambrose University on a regularly scheduled
basis. This schedule is available in the Student
Success Center. Arrangements for taking the
examinations must be made three weeks in
advance of the date of administration.
Assessment of Prior Experiential Learning
St. Ambrose has established a system for assessing
and crediting prior experiential learning if
you are an adult student who brings practical
knowledge and experience when you come to the
University.
If you can demonstrate to the satisfaction of
an expert in a given field that you have gained
college-level learning outside the college classroom,
you may be are able to obtain equivalency
credits applicable to a degree. These credits may
or may not be transferable to other colleges.
Methods of demonstrating prior experiential
learning include portfolio development or special
examination by department. For further information
about policies and procedures on assessment
of prior experiential learning, contact the
Professional Development Center.
Special Programs
Health Services Programs
St. Ambrose offers directed preparation for programs
in medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry,
medical technology, and veterinary medicine.
For information, contact the chair of the
Biology Department, chair of the Chemistry
Department, or the director of Admissions.
St. Ambrose also has several variations of programs
to prepare for entry into a school of chiropractic
study. For information, contact the
Biology Department.
Study Abroad Programs
The Study Abroad Office helps students plan
study abroad as part of their academic program.
Students can earn up to 30 credit hours per year
and may satisfy some general education or major
requirements while living and studying abroad. In
addition to many accredited programs through
other colleges and universities, St. Ambrose holds
a long-time affiliation with Central College in
Pella, Iowa, and its study abroad programs in
France, Mexico, China, Spain, Austria, Holland,
England and Wales. Through Loyola University
in Chicago, students can study in Rome.
There are also reciprocal exchanges with
Maynooth College and Portobello College in
Ireland and the Centro de Estudios
Interamericanos in Cuenca, Ecuador, for a semester
or academic year. At times, there are groups
going abroad led by SAU faculty. More information
is available from the Study Abroad Office.
Pre-Law Program and Certificate
There are a number of courses about law at
St. Ambrose to help students decide whether to
seek professional specialization as a lawyer. A
guided program of pre-legal studies also is available
to prepare students for law school. Pre-law
advising is available through the Political Science
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