CPL for Graduate or Doctoral Students
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) can be awarded towards a master’s degree in many different ways. Here are some examples of how CPL at Tiffin University can save you time and money.
With CPL, you may have already earned as much as one-third of your TU Master’s degree!
Get Credit for Relevant Professional Experience
Your work experiences and skills may qualify you for low-cost Course credit. Up to 3 hours (1 course) of GRADUATE credit may be awarded for each SEVEN years of your related professional, military, or community service experience. (Currently, credit for professional experience is offered for MBA and MEd students).
To Apply:
Click here to browse through the available courses, and their related learning outcomes.
Select the courses whose skills/outcomes align with AT LEAST 7 years of your professional experience (this may span multiple jobs).
Prepare a clearly and professionally written statement that clearly indicates the course credit you are applying for and thoroughly details how you demonstrated the skills in your professional experience. Include a reference from the specific place(s) of employment who can confirm your statements. There is no minimum word count for your statement, but it should exhibit graduate-level writing capabilities.
Include a separate statement for each course you are applying for. A maximum of 3 hours (1 course) of credit may be awarded for each SEVEN years of professional experience.
Master’s Programs – Get Credit for Professional Certificates
Browse the list below to see what course credits are available.
| If You Have… | You Can Earn Credit for… | And You Could Save… |
|---|---|---|
| CLEE: Become a Certified Law Enforcement Executive (CLEE) through the Law Enforcement Foundation | JUS525 Legal and Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice JUS612 Strategic Planning, Cooperation & Coordination JUS618 Budget and Finance for CJ Administrators | $4,200 in tuition, and just 8 classes to complete in the MSCJ-Homeland Security program $6,300 in tuition, and just 7 classes to complete in the MSCJ-Justice Administration program |
| FBINA: Transfer credits from the FBI National Academy | Up to 6 credit hours towards masters-level degree programs | $4,200 in tuition, and leaves you with as few as 8 classes to complete your degree |
| Forensic and Fraud Examination Certificate | Four Forensic and Fraud Examination courses totaling 12 credits | $9,060 in tuition |
| PELC: Completed the Police Executive Leadership College (PELC) through the Law Enforcement Foundation | JUS525 Legal and Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice JUS610 Justice Administration Policy Formulation & Analysis | $4,200 in tuition, and leaves you with as few as 8 classes to complete your degree |
| STEP: Completed the Supervisor Training and Education Program (STEP) | JUS532 Human Resource & Personnel Management in Criminal Justice Application | $2,100 in tuition, and leaves you with as few as 9 classes to complete your degree |
| CISSP: Become a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) | CDS510 Introduction to Cyber Security CDS511 Introduction to Information Systems and Operating Systems CDS513 Network Security | $6,300 tuition, and leaves you with as few as 7 classes to complete your degree |
Doctor of Criminal Justice (DCJ) Program – Get Credit for Professional Certificates and Alumni Status
Browse the list below to see what course credits are available.
| If You Have… | You Can Earn Credit for… | And You Could Save… |
|---|---|---|
| CLEE: Become a Certified Law Enforcement Executive (CLEE) through the Law Enforcement Foundation | DCJ710 Leading Criminal Justice Organizations* DCJ720 Ethics in Criminal Justice* | $5,160 in tuition |
| PELC: Completed the Police Executive Leadership College (PELC) through the Law Enforcement Foundation | DCJ710 Leading Criminal Justice Organizations* | $2,580 in tuition |
| FBI National Academy | Please submit your transcripts for review to determine if any credit may be awarded. | |
| Public Service Academy | Please submit your transcripts for review to determine if any credit may be awarded. |
*Courses cannot be applied to the DCJ program if already applied for credit in an undergraduate or graduate program.
Alumni Credit
Tiffin University alumni who have completed the Master of Science in Criminal Justice program will be eligible to receive 2 classes for credit toward the Doctor of Criminal Justice program:
- JUS510 > DCJ760 Emerging Issues and Actionable Problem-Solving in Criminal Justice
- JUS525 > DCJ720 Ethics in Criminal Justice
Tiffin University alumni who have completed the Master of Science in Criminal Justice – Forensic Psychology program will be eligible to receive 2 classes for credit toward the Doctor of Criminal Justice program:
- PSY511 > DCJ780 Law and Social Control
- PSY530 > DCJ720 Ethics in Criminal Justice
PhD in Global Leadership and Change – Get Credit for Alumni Status
Alumni Credit
Tiffin University alumni who have completed the Master of Business Administration program within the last 10 years will be eligible to receive 2 classes for credit toward the PhD in Global Leadership and Change program:
- GLC810 Human Resource Development (3 Credit Hours)
- GLC715 Strategic Management Analysis (3 Credit Hours)
Submit your portfolio for review
Submit your materials to cpl@tiffin.edu for a free evaluation to see how much graduate credit you may have already earned.
- For experiential learning credit, include a separate statement (as outlined above) for each course you are applying for.
- For credit for graduate-level professional certificates, include hi-res scans of your Certificate(s) or Transcript(s) (grades).
