College of Health Professions PLA Exceptions

College of Health Professions

• Minimum 2.0 Cumulative GPA (This is a graduation requirement).
• May not have previously failed the same course.
• If a student fails a PLA attempt, they cannot repeat the PLA process for that course.
• All prerequisite courses to the requested PLA major course must be completed (To ensure foundational knowledge was learned).
• HIM Completion program is not eligible.
• HHCM to MSOT program is not eligible. (To ensure CGPA is a 3.5 by third year winter semester; if student PLA course it could interfere with reaching the required CGPA)
• Student must document how they met each course learning outcome as part of the PLA request (This will provide specific information about learning outcomes the student has experience that cannot be obtained from a resume review; this also provides the student with more information about what is being evaluated in their completed prior learning assessment)

Ineligible Programs

• Health Information Management Completion, BS
• Health and Human Service Case Management BS/MS Occupational Therapy Combined Degree

Ineligible Courses

• HINT297C: All students must complete hours at a site; however, they may qualify for an hour reduction by filling out the form below. Students who are interested should download a copy and email it to the program director for approval. Exceptions to qualifications will not be made. HINT297C Hours Reduction Form
• MEDA290: Must have current RMA or CMA certification.
• HLTH401: This course goes into the specifics of the research process and critical reading of published research. In rare circumstances where the student has conducted IRB approved research, the student may be considered for PLA. Reach out to the PLA coordinator or program director for more details
• HSAD 415: This course is required for documentation of education/contact hours necessary to be eligible to sit for Nursing Home Administrator Licensure Exam.
• HSAD 423 This course is required for documentation of education/contact hours necessary to be eligible to sit for Nursing Home Administrator Licensure Exam.
• HSAD 430 This course is required for documentation of education/contact hours necessary to be eligible to sit for Nursing Home Administrator Licensure Exam.