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Prior Learning Assessment

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Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)

Highline-College-Law-Enforcement-AcademyHave you graduated from a Law Enforcement Academy, Corrections Acadamey, or the Served as a Military Police Officer? Check out the PLA Process.

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is the process for awarding credit for learning that has taken place away from the college classroom.

  • Credit may be awarded for work training, non-accredited classes, self-study, experience, and more.
  • Credit can only be awarded for classes offered by Highline Community College.
  • With faculty approval and guidance, students will demonstrate their competence in class content.
  • Faculty will assist you in determining the best way to demonstrate your learning experience.
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Contact a Criminal Justice Advisor

Pre-assessed Training

The following training has been evaluated and will qualify the student for immediate credit at a significantly reduced rate.

Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA)

20 credits $160 (subject to change)

Choose up to 4 of the following 5 credit classes.

Military Police Certificate

20 credits $160 (subject to change)

Choose up to 4 of the following 5 credit classes.

Federal Basic Corrections Academy (FBCA)

10 credits for $80 (subject to change)

WA State Basic Correctional Officer Academy (WSBCOA)

10 credits for $80 (subject to change)