Take distance courses. Challenge courses through local credit by examination. Credit by examination is not accepted for the MSSP Core Requirements with exception of Microcomputer Operating Systems. Only degree-seeking students may be awarded credit through locally developed comprehensive examinations. If the exam is not passed, the course will not be recorded on the student's transcript.
Students have one year from the date of application to take the local examination.
Credit by exam is not considered as University of Alaska residency credit. Credit for prior learning is not accepted for the MSSP Core Requirements with exception of Microcomputer Operating Systems. Faculty from participating departments at UAF reviews credentials. Review is made based on equivalency to courses listed in the UAF catalog. There is a Credit for Prior Learning Application initial evaluation fee and a fee for each credit that is awarded.