Each degree, and major, at each level, has a required core curriculum. Once this is done, a variety of methods may be used to fulfill the requirements for the desired degree. Each learning activity will be translated into course work, evaluated by your mentor and listed on your transcript. Some of the methods used to obtain credits include, but are not limited to, the following (this applies to both classroom and correspondence students):

• Transcripted courses from other colleges, universities, and institutions
• Certificates and licenses.
• Credit by examination and ministry life experience (LEAP)
• Workshops, seminars, training programs, counseling programs, AA programs
• We allow some credit toward degrees, certificates, credentials and diplomas based upon your religious life experience and religious training.
• Published papers or books.
• Independent study and research projects.
• Correspondence courses.
• Volunteer work.
• Completing a written or oral examination

Students can show the level of knowledge they have acquired in different subject areas through standardized tests and potentially earn credit for class equivalency. There are dozens of different subject areas students can earn credit for and numerous types of tests available to gauge the level of mastery.