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Center for Experiential Learning and Assessment

The Center for Experiential Learning and Assessment at Marylhurst University offers programs and services to assist students with educational planning in preparation for:

  • Receiving credit for documented learning;
  • Reducing the time it takes to finish studies; and
  • Decreasing the cost of a bachelor's degree.

The Learning Assessment Center administers the Prior Learning Program, writing and math assessment testing, credit by examination and non-credit course challenges.

Jump Start Your Degree

Students can earn credit toward a bachelor's degree by documenting the knowledge gained through life experience.

Six Ways to Earn Credit

Student Testimonials

"Marylhurst is a place where the students own their own learning."
– Stephanie, current PLA student blogging about her experience

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"The Prior Learning process enabled me to unlock subtle and hidden secrets, messages and insights from past experiences. This new learning helped me to grow as an individual and receive optimal benefit from past experiences that I applied to my education at Marylhurst University – and to my life."
– Brent Ryder, BA Interdisciplinary Studies '03

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Phone: 503.636.8141 / Toll-free: 800.634.9982 / Fax: 503.636.9526

prior learning credit

On May 17, 1976, the first student in Marylhurst's Prior Learning Assessment program earned college credit for his experiential learning.