Special Assessment Program

St. John’s University understands that learning extends beyond the classroom. For this reason, a College of Professional Studies student may be awarded academic credit for knowledge which is determined to be equivalent to that required in the degree course. Such knowledge may have come through work, in-service training programs, independent study, reading and research, travel or other lifetime endeavors.

To qualify for Special Assessment academic credit, a candidate must be a mature person with a level of theoretical and practical knowledge appropriate to the program of study for the intended degree. The student must have completed a minimum of twelve semester hours of credit with a C average in coursework offered by the University, and must be a matriculated student in a degree program of the College of Professional Studies. Students will be required to complete one or a combination of the following methods of assessment: written examination (standardized tests); internal examination; portfolio and oral examinations.

Students wishing additional information should obtain the Special Assessment packet of information at the College office.