Experiential Learning Assessment (ELA)

Experiential Learning Assessment (ELA) is a directed method through which students may earn credit for college-level learning achieved through work, outside activities, and life experiences. Credit granted for non-traditional learning will not apply toward the residency requirement, nor will credits be computed into the Bellevue University grade point average. This learning can be evaluated for credit through testing or Experiential Learning Assessment.

ELA students present their experiences in the form of a written ELA portfolio. Before preparing portfolios for ELA evaluation, students must complete the twocredit course, ELA 201 Experiential Learning Assessment Seminar. Students should contact Undergraduate Academic Advising for further information.

For more information, please review the Bellevue University ELA Student Guide .

The Experiential Learning Portfolio Assessment Form may be downloaded here

The ELA program follows the standards of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL), which are approved and accepted by the Higher Learning Commission.For further information, please contact the ELA Program Coordinator at ela@bellevue.edu or at (402) 557-7013.

ELA 201 Experiential Learning Assessment Seminar

This course provides instruction in the preparation of a portfolio documenting college-level learning that is acquired through life experiences. The focus is on examining learning gained through experience, identifying college-level content, and preparing an experiential learning portfolio. (2 credit hrs)