Lower Columbia College Transcript Evaluation/Prior Learning Guide
GENERAL CREDIT TRANSFER GUIDELINESWashington High School Credits / Transfer 1:1, middle school WA State History counts
Oregon High School Credits / Transfer 1:1
California High School Credits / 5.0 CA credits : 0.5 WA credits
CEO/HSC credits / 3.0 LCC : 0.5 HS and 5.0 LCC : 1.0 HS
College Level classes / Transfer 1:1 with syllabus evidence or course outcomes
Other US High School Credits / Ratio of 20 credits WA State vs. other school credit requirement for graduation year
LCC DEV ED CLASSES
ENGL 065/ / 1.0 English Credit
ENGL 075/ / 2.0 English Credits
ENGL 099/ / 3.0 English Credits
MATH 079 / 1.0 Math Credit
MATH 089 / 2.0 Math Credits
QUICK FACTS
Transcripts do not have to be official.
Credits can be split between 2+ subject requirements.
One certificate or training cannot be split between more than one subject area.
Two certificates cannot be "stacked" within one subject area unless used as electives
ENGLISH – 3.0 CREDITS REQUIRED
Common Course Titles & Acceptable Subjects / Language Arts, English, Reading, Writing, Literature
Foreign Transcript / Must be at least 1 year of English and cannot exceed 1.0 credits total
MATH – 2.0 CREDITS REQUIRED
Common Course Titles & Acceptable Subjects / Math, Algebra, Geometry, Economics
Foreign Transcript / Must be at least 1 year of Math and cannot exceed 1.0 credits total
SCIENCE – 2.0 CREDITS REQUIRED, 1.0 MUST BE LAB SCIENCE
Common Course Titles & Acceptable Subjects / Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, Agriculture, Botany
Foreign Transcript / Generally 1 year of subject area with passing grade equals 1.0 Credit
OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION – 1.0 CREDIT REQUIRED
Common Course Titles & Acceptable Subjects / Home Economics, Shop, Foreign Languages, Teachers Aid, Welding, Traffic Safety, Work Experience. Any Technology class like word processing, graphic design or related to computer skills.
Foreign Transcript / Generally 1 year of subject area with passing grade equals 1.0 Credit
The following Certifications equate to .5 credit / Food Handlers Card
The following Certifications equate to 1.0 credit / CNA License, First Aid CPR certification, Business License, Forklift training, OSHA/ Safety Training
WA STATE HISTORY – 0.5 CREDIT REQUIRED
Common Course Titles & Acceptable Subjects / WA State Hist Met, Pacific Northwest History (PNWH)
Foreign Transcript / Generally a foreign transcript will not include a class related to WA State History
CURRENT WORLD PROBLEMS – 1.0 CREDIT REQUIRED
Common Course Titles & Acceptable Subjects / World History, World Problems, Current Events, World Studies, Geography, Economics, Sociology, Civics, Political Science, International Relations, related courses with emphasis on current problems
Foreign Transcript / Generally 1 year of subject area with passing grade equals 1.0 Credit
US HISTORY & GOVERNMENT – 1.0 CREDIT REQUIRED, 0.5 IN EACH AREA
Common Course Titles & Acceptable Subjects / American Studies, Civics, American Government, US History, American History
Foreign Transcript / Generally a foreign transcript will not include a class related to WA State History
FINE ARTS – 1.0 CREDIT REQUIRED
Common Course Titles & Acceptable Subjects / Foreign Languages, Drama, Music, Art, Welding, Woodworking, Chorale, Choir Ensemble. Any visual or performing arts.
Foreign Transcript / Generally 1 year of subject area with passing grade equals 1.0 Credit
PE/HEALTH – 2.0 CREDITS REQUIRED
Common Course Titles & Acceptable Subjects / Recreation League, Weight Training, Basic Foods, Naval Science ROTC, Teen Cuisine
Foreign Transcript / Generally 1 year of subject area with passing grade equals 1.0 Credit
The following Certifications equate to 1.0 credit / First Aid/CPR certification, Certification in HIV/Blood-borne pathogens.
The following Certifications equate to 2.0 credit / CNA License, Fitness License Required for employment or volunteer in fields of fitness, movement, Martial Arts Certification
ELECTIVES – 5.5 CREDITS REQUIRED
Common Course Titles & Acceptable Subjects / Can be within any subject area. Any credit that does not meet another required area.
Foreign Transcript / Generally 1 year of subject area with passing grade equals 1.0 Credit
The following Certifications equate to 0.5 credit / Food Handlers Card
The following Certifications equate to 1.0 credit / CPR/First Aid training, Business License. More than one certificate may be "stacked" to equate to more than one credit.
The following Certifications equate to 2.0 credit / CNA license, Black Belt Martial Arts Certificate
Updated 4/15/2014