Sample PLAR Portfolio

This document is a sample Prior Learning Summary. The sample student, "M.L.," has summarized learning from two quite different subject areas including one work-related and the other involving community service. Her discussion of the Critical Competencies, in Part II, covers both subject areas. M.L.'s complete portfolio (including cover letter, table of contents and all supporting documentation) was 35 pages in length. The credit awarded in this particular case completed the student’s remaining upper-level requirements for the Bachelor of Arts, General Studies.

Prior Learning Summary

PART I: Description of Prior Learning

• Financial Planning
• Volunteer Work and Community Involvement

PART II: Discussion of Critical Competencies

• Communication Abilities
• Information Organization
• Problem Solving/ Decision Making Skills
• Numeracy Skills
• Critical Thinking Abilities
• Intellectual Maturity
• Independent Study Skills
• Applied Knowledge and Skills

Name: M.L. August 28, 2001
Student ID# 1000 1234
Degree Program: B.A. General Studies
Credit request: 12 upper-level applied studies credits

The Arts and Science program area is grateful to M.L. for permission to use PLAR application material as an example for other students.