The Life Experience Degree Program (LEAD) is designed to apply college credits towards the Degree Program of the student’s choice. This affords the student to be credited with what they have already learned. In addition, students who qualify for LEAD may be able to reduce their course load by as much as 40%.
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LEAD participants must present valid and verifiable information on their resume to be accredited towards their Degree Program. Prior learning, work/ministry/military experience, seminar’s attended, books read and professional licenses, certificates and diplomas are evaluated for credit. The LEAD program also allows a student to have up to 30 credits awarded towards their Degree Program.

Qualifications:

1. All previous credit earned (must submit official transcripts)
2. All previously earned Certificates, Diplomas and/or Degrees (photocopies of originals)
3. A complete Professional/Theological/Ministry Resume
4. Listing of books read, courses and seminars attended (credit or non-credit)
5. If the student has published theological works, the student must present copies of all such works to the AQR committee

All LEAD applicants are subject to an Assessment Evaluation (Bible knowledge exam) which may be required for review, scored and applied toward professional credits awarded. This is a College – Level evaluation and allows students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds to demonstrate their mastery of introductory college-level material to ensure appropriate placement. The cost of the AE is $100.00 and may be waived at the recommendation of the Board of Regents.
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Upon review, the BOR will make its determination whether or not the student qualifies for life experience credits. If the BOR votes favorably, the student would be required to pay $25 per credit hour awarded. This cost may be reduced or waived upon recommendation of the BOR.

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