The Early Childhood Education program recently underwent in an in-depth Credit for
Prior Learning review, resulting in significant enhancement and expansion of pathways
to Credit for Prior Learning!
Opportunity #1: RI ECE Professional Development Training Credit Awards
You could be eligible for up to 6 credits. Think you might be eligible? Use the self-help
tools below to find out!
Checklist for Elective Courses
Checklist for Required Courses
FAQ's
Send your completed Eligibility Checklist(s) and proper documentation to Prior Learning
Coordinator, Nicole Sheldon at njsheldon@ccri.edu. Please allow 1-2 weeks for your credit award to be processed and be sure to check
your CCRI email address often for communication!
Opportunity #2: Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Credit Award
Students who have earned their CDA credential are eligible for 6 credits.
CDA Credit Award Prerequisites & Student Steps.
Opportunity #3: Portfolio Assessment Opportunities
Portfolio assessments are outcomes-based, meaning students must demonstrate/provide
evidence of their prior learning in areas of the Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
for a specific course in order to earn credit for it. After reviewing the HMNS Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for the identified course, students may wish to move forward with the portfolio process.
Please note the Portfolio Assessment fee is equivalent to one credit hour of in-state
tuition ($231 in Spring 2025
The following courses contain NAEYC-required Key assessments and have special instructions for portfolio assessment:
The following courses are not eligible for Portfolio Assessment:
- HMNS 1210 Field Experience and Seminar I: Child Development
- HMNS 2310 Field Experience and Seminar II: Child Development
- HMNS 2410 Field Experience and Seminar III: Child Development
- HMNS 2900 Human Services Capstone
Opportunity #4: CLEP Opportunity
Students with prior learning in the area of HMNS 2100 Child Growth and Development
Skills may be able to earn credit through the CLEP: Human Growth and Development.
For details, view the following PDF: CLEP for HMNS 2100. Please note there may be a registration fee for CLEP.