College Credit for Life Experience - Technical Experience Assessment(TEA) Program

(click here)

Forms:

NewTEA Brochure (click here)

TEA Application (click here)

(filled out once for admission to the TEA program)

TEA Authorization Form (click here)

(filled out every time a student desires to begin a new portfolio)

Your life experience is one of the best teachers! If have work and/or life prior learning and you are considering a degree in any of the Summit College majors listed below, you may be able to translate your life experience into college credit through the Technical Experience Assessment Program (TEA).

To be eligible a student must first file an application with the TEA Coordinator. If admitted into the program, the next step is to enroll in the Technical Experience Assessment Workshop offered in the Spring, Summer and Fall. During the workshop each student will prepare a portfolio for assessment by a faculty member. The portfolio will demonstrate knowledge acquired through prior work/life experiences.

For more information or to schedule an admissions interview with the TEA Coordinator please contact -

Susan Wynn:
Office: Polksy Room 135-A
Phone: 330-972-2147
Fax: 330-972-7785
E-Mail: TEA Coordinator

Eligibility Requirements for the TEA program where students can earn up to 24 credit hours of technical credit in their major:

• Majoring in a program in either Public Service Technology or Business Technology;
• Very strong writing skills
• Valuable work/life experience that can be used to demonstrate proficiency in selected course learning objectives

Academic Programs in Summit College Offering Credit for Life Work Experience:

In the Department of Public Service Technology:

• Community Services Technology
• Criminal Justice Technology
• Early Childhood Development
• Emergency Medical Services
• Fire Protection Technology
• Paralegal Studies

In the Department of Business Technology:

• Hospitality Management
• Business Management
• Office Administration
• Computer Information Systems
• Marketing & Sales

Costs associated with the TEA Program:

• TEA Portfolio Preparation Workshop - $80
• Portfolio Evaluation Fee - $55 (paid for each portfolio you wish to have evaluated)
• University Admission Fee (if you are not or have never been a University student) - $30

Disclaimer: While every effort is made to provide accurate and up-to-date information, Summit College reserves the right to change, without notice, statements herein which include, but are not limited to courses, programs, services, schedules, course availability,or other matters. Programs may be modified due to limited resources or facilities, unavailability of faculty, insufficient enrollment, or other reasons as deemed necessary.