Proficiency by Advanced Course
Some courses are organized in sequence so that completion of an advanced course depends on knowledge gained from a previous course. Students who satisfactorily complete the advanced course at Richland without taking the previous course may be eligible for college credit for the previous course. Course sequences in which students may apply for proficiency by advanced course are listed below, along with the minimum grade required in the advanced course to earn credit for the lower course:
| Advanced Course |
Proficiency Credit |
Required Grade |
| CS 105 |
CIS 101 |
B |
| CHIN 202 |
CHIN 101, CHIN 102, CHIN 201 |
B |
| CHIN 201 |
CHIN 101, CHIN 102 |
B |
| CHIN 102 |
CHIN 101 |
B |
| CIS 110 |
CIS 101 |
B |
| GERM 202 |
GERM 101, GERM 102, GERM 201 |
B |
| GERM 201 |
GERM 101, GERM 102 |
B |
| GERM 102 |
GERM 101 |
B |
| IT 116 |
CIS 101 |
B |
| IT 282 |
IT 153 |
B |
| MATH 221 |
MATH 116, MATH 117, MATH 121, MATH 122 |
B |
| MATH 122 |
MATH 116, MATH 117, MATH 121 |
B |
| MATH 121 |
MATH 116, MATH 117 |
B |
| NURS 203 |
NURS 112, NURS 152, NURS 155 |
B |
| SIGN 202 |
SIGN 101, SIGN 102, SIGN 201 |
B |
| SIGN 201 |
SIGN 101, SIGN 102 |
B |
| SIGN 102 |
SIGN 101 |
B |
| SPAN 202 |
SPAN 101, SPAN 102, SPAN 201 |
B |
| SPAN 201 |
SPAN 101, SPAN 102 |
B |
| SPAN 102 |
SPAN 101 |
B |
Students desiring credit by advanced course must apply officially for such credit within four years following completion of the advanced course. Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the Dean of the appropriate division.
To apply for proficiency credit, students must obtain a “Required for Proficiency Credit by Advanced Course” form from the Student Success Center. A fee of $20.00 per semester hour will be charged for consideration of the student’s request and may be refunded only if the student is not eligible to receive such college credit. Contact the Registrar for additional information.