Faculty FAQ
- Research suggests that CPL benefits students and colleges by increasing completion and closing achievement gaps. In California, this means CPL can help the system achieve the goals outlined in the Vision for Success and increase college funding through improving measures on the Student-Centered Funding Formula metrics.
- CPL advances economic mobility and works towards dismantling systemic barriers for all Californians (Credit for Prior Learning as an Equity Lever, 2020).
- CPL increases the probability of enrollment in a community college by 54% (Strada Recontact Survey (2022) as cited by ASCCC IE Regional Consortium, 2024).
- CPL benefits both colleges and students by increasing completion and closing equity gaps (Credit for Prior Learning Policy Implementation Toolkit, n.d.)
- To explore other benefits and a general overview of CPL, please view the Credit for Prior Learning (CPL): Advocating for Student Access & Success Presentation.
Napa Valley College's Administrative Procedure 4235 Credit for Prior Learning details that different methods that Napa Valley College uses to accept Credit for
Prior Learning.
- CPL Coordinator: Ana Clare Elizarrarás (anaclare.elizarraras@napavalley.edu)
- Military/Veteran Counselor: Marcy Demetro (marcy.demetro@napavalley.edu)
- CPL Counselor: Leticia Naranjo (lnaranjo@napavalley.edu)
Yes! The MAP (Mapping Articulation Pathways) website provides a wealth of information.
Statewide Credit Recommendations
- These recommendations were developed by faculty workgroups composed of subject matter experts in their respective disciplines.
- This site offers detailed information about Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) awarded
across the state, including:
- Articulated Courses for which CPL has been granted
- Articulated Exhibits demonstrating CPL achievement
- You can search by military, apprentice, or working adult status, academic year, TOP code, or C-ID number.
The student demonstrates mastery of the course's student learning outcomes at a level
equivalent to or exceeding the minimum passing grade.
Discipline faculty may develop the assessment or adopt an external assessment (per
Title 5 § 55050). In either case, it is the sole responsibility of discipline faculty to determine
whether the assessment appropriately measures mastery of the course content as defined
in the Course Outline of Record (COR).
- Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) may be granted for general education, major, or elective courses, provided the courses have been approved for CPL by the Curriculum Committee.
- Please note the CSU and UC Policies on CPL.
Courses listed on the Courses Eligible for CPL page.
Check the list of Courses Eligible for CPL page.
Please contact the Curriculum Office for information. It is important to check with the discipline faculty regarding adding
CPL to a course.
Attention working adults and veterans, you can earn CPL for knowledge gained outside of a traditional academic environment. Get a jumpstart on obtaining your degree through CPL and earn college credit for certain college-level skills and knowledge you gained through experience, certifications and industry licenses. Ask the CPL Coordinator (anaclare.elizarraras@napavalley.edu) or your counselor for more information.