Hello, everyone. Are there specific military courses that count for college credit? If so, could anybody share some details about these courses? Thanks!
Absolutely! There are several military training programs that are eligible for college credit. Here's a bit about how it works:
The American Council on Education (ACE) evaluates military training and experiences and provides recommendations for equivalent college credits. Essentially, they analyze the complexity and scope of the courses and match them to similar courses offered in colleges across the country.
For example, the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) offers courses in more than 20 languages that have been ACE-evaluated. Language courses often align with similar courses offered at many colleges, and the ACE credit recommendations are usually accepted.
In the case of Army servicemen and women, the Army's own American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS) automatically captures academic credits from military training, and translates these into civilian language and college credit equivalency where applicable.
When it comes to the Navy and Marines, The Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART) also provides college credit recommendations that use ACE guides to aid the sailor or Marine in receiving academic credit based on experiences and training.
Air Force personnel can take advantage of the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF). CCAF serves to ensure that Air Force members receive full academic credit for their service-related training.
It's important to remember that while ACE evaluates these programs and recommends equivalent college credits, it's ultimately up to your college or university to accept these credits. You might need to meet with an advisor or someone in the Registrar's office to have these credits evaluated and applied to your degree.
As a general rule, ensure to communicate with your target college before you start the credit transfer process to understand how your military training might fit into your educational goals.
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