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Courses approved for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) for the 2025 - 2026 Academic Year
Note on Faculty Approval: The courses below represent established pathways for earning Credit for Prior Learning at College of the Canyons. Please be aware that all CPL credit at College of the Canyons is officially awarded at the discretion of the designated subject-matter faculty.
If you don't see a specific course listed, you are welcome to consult with the subject-matter faculty and/or Department Chair. However, the ultimate decisions of what courses and credit are approved for CPL are determined by the designated subject-matter faculty. For questions about applying for CPL for any of these courses, please email cpl@canyons.edu.
ADMJUS 120 - Introduction to Corrections
ADMJUS 126 - Substantive Criminal Law
ADMJUS 155 - Criminal Investigation
ADMJUS 180 - Dangerous Drugs and Narcotics
ADMJUS 195 - Terrorism and Counterterrorism for Public Safety Professionals
*ADMJUS-101 (Introduction to Administration of Justice) is not available for CPL at this time.
ARCHT 085 - Introduction to the LEED Rating System
ARCHT 086 - Project Site Factors
ARCHT 087 - Sustainable Materials and Indoor Environmental Quality
ARCHT 088 - Innovation in Design and Regional Priorities
ARCHT 089 - Green Building Economics
ARCHT 090 - LEED Online Documentation and Processing
ARCHT 091 - Green Building Control Systems and Resource Efficiency
ARCHT 095 - LEED Green Associate Test Preparation
ARCHT 096L - Architectural Drafting CAD Lab
ARCHT 100 - Careers in Architecture, Interior Design and Related Fields
ARCHT 110 - Architectural Drafting
ARCHT 114 - Architecture and Interiors History: Antiquity - Classical Revival
ARCHT 115 - Architecture and Interiors History: Classical Revival - Post Modern
ARCHT 120 - Design I - Elements of Architectural Design
ARCHT 140 - Materials and Methods of Construction
ARCHT 160 - 2-D CAD for Architecture and Interior Design
ARCHT 180 - Codes and Zoning Regulations
ARCHT 190 - Design II - Space Planning
ARCHT 200A - Sustainable Development and Environmental Design
ARCHT 200B - Design III - Environmental Design Lab
ARCHT 220 - Advanced 2-D CAD for Architecture and Interior Design
ARCHT 240 - Architectural Design Portfolio
ARCHT 260 - 3-D Modeling/Rendering for Architecture and Interior Design
ARCHT 270 - Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM)
ART 125A - Fundamentals of Drawing
ART 125B - Intermediate Drawing
ART 140 - Beginning Design: Two-Dimensional Media
ART-141 - Beginning Design: Three-Dimensional Media
ARTH-C1100 - Art History: Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era
ARTH-C1200 - Art History: Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary
BIOSCI-100 - General Biology
BIOSCI-101 - Introductory Biology for Health Professions
BUS-117A - Introduction to Entrepreneurship
BUS-117B - Developing a Business Plan for Entrepreneurs
CHEM-151 - Preparatory General Chemistry
CMPSCI-111 - Introduction to Algorithms and Programming/Java
CMPSCI-111L - Introduction to Algorithms and Programming/Java Lab
CMPSCI-235 - C Programming
CONST 025 - Introduction to Construction Technology
CONST 030 - Carpentry Fundamentals
CONST 032 - Framing and Exterior Finish Carpentry
CONST 034 - Interior Finish Carpentry
CONST 040 - Fundamentals of Masonry Construction
CONST 050 - Fundamentals of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Construction
CONST 060 - Concrete Construction Technology
CONST 101 - Introduction to Construction and Construction Engineering
CONST 102 - Construction Management Principles
CONST 103 - Blue Print Reading for Construction
CONST 104 - The Construction Process - Planning and Scheduling
CONST 105 - Construction Estimating Principles
CONST 106 - Survey of Construction Contracts and Laws
CONST 108 - Introduction to Construction Inspection and Codes
CONST 109 - California Building Code
ECON-C2001 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECON-C2002 - Principles of Macroeconomics
EMS-101 - Emergency Medical Technician
EMS-101L - Emergency Medical Technician Lab
EMS-102 - Emergency Medical Technician Practicum
ENGL-C1000 - Academic Reading and Writing
ENVRMT-103 - Introduction to Environmental Science
GEOGRPH-102 - Human Geography
HLHSCI-046 - Emergency Medical Responder
HLHSCI-151 - Emergency Medical Technician
HLSCI-249 - Medical Terminology
ID-084 - Digital Illustration for Architecture and Interior Design
ID-090 - Home Staging and Visual Merchandising
ID-096L - Interior Design Lab
ID-100 - Careers in Architecture, Interior Design and Related Fields
ID-101A - Introduction to Interior Design
ID-101B - Introduction to Interior Design Lab
ID-102 - Applied Color for Designers
ID-104 - Rapid Visualization and Perspective Illustration
ID-105 - Introduction to Production Design
ID-106 - Trade Resources for TV, Film, and Theatre
ID-110 - Architectural Drafting
ID-111 - Kitchen and Bath Design
ID-113 - Interior Design Materials and Specifications
ID-114 - Architecture and Interiors History: Antiquity - Classical Revival
ID-115 - Architecture and Interiors History: Classical Revival - Post Modern
ID-190 - Design II - Space Planning
ID-211 - Advanced Kitchen and Bath Design
ID-217 - Advanced Residential Interior Design Studio
SURV-101A - Introduction to Land Surveying
SURV-101L - Introduction to Land Surveying Laboratory
SURV-102A - Advanced Land Surveying
SURV-102L - Advanced Land Surveying Laboratory
SURV-103 - Advanced Applications in Surveying I
SURV-104 - Advanced Applications in Surveying II
SURV-110 - Computer Aided Drafting for Surveyors
LETECH-160 - Computer Forensics
LETECH-180 - Digital Photography in Law Enforcement
LETECH-190 - Electronic Surveillance and Tracking
LETECH-195 - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) in Public Safety
MEA-108 - Scriptwriting Fundamentals
MEA-111 - Exploring Video Field Production
MEA-112 - Exploring Video Studio Production
MEA-125 - Introduction to Multimedia Journalism
MEA-208 - Advanced Screenwriting
MUSIC 090L - Electronic Music Lab
MUSIC 100 - Fundamentals of Music
MUSIC 101 - Musicianship Skills I
MUSIC 102 - Musicianship Skills II
MUSIC 103 - Musicianship Skills III
MUSIC 104 - Musicianship Skills IV
MUSIC 105 - Music Appreciation
MUSIC 106 - Development of Jazz
MUSIC 107 - History of Rock & Roll
MUSIC 109 - History of Hip Hop Music and Culture
MUSIC 116 - Performance Ensembles for Music Theater
MUSIC 118 - Popular Songwriting
MUSIC 125 - Studies in Music Composition
MUSIC 126 - Pop & Jazz Theory
MUSIC 127 - Orchestration for Strings and Woodwinds
MUSIC 128 - Orchestration for Brass, Percussion, and Harp
MUSIC 131 - Keyboard Instruction I
MUSIC 132 - Keyboard Instruction II
MUSIC 137A - Introduction to Sibelius
MUSIC 137B - Intermediate Sibelius
MUSIC 140 - Vocal Development for Popular Music
MUSIC 141 - Voice Development: From Baroque to Contemporary
MUSIC 142 - Electronic Music Composition
MUSIC 146 - Electronic Music for the Stage
MUSIC 151 - Jazz Improvisation
MUSIC 153 - Studio Jazz Esemble
MUSIC 154 - Live Sound Reinforcement
MUSIC 155 - Introduction to Audio Production
MUSIC 156 - Recording Studio Techniques I
MUSIC 157 - Recording Studio Techniques II
MUSIC 159 - Music Production and Scoring for Film/TV/New Media
MUSIC 165 - Symphony of The Canyons
MUSIC 167 - Jazz Guitar Studies I
MUSIC 168 - Jazz Guitar Studies II
MUSIC 170 - Bass Guitar Studies I
MUSIC 171 - Bass Guitar Studies II
MUSIC 173 - Jazz Vocal Ensemble
MUSIC 175 - Festival Choir: Voices of the Canyons
MUSIC 177 - Women's Choir (Les Chanteuses)
MUSIC 185 - Symphonic Band
MUSIC 187 - Commercial Music Ensemble
MUSIC 188 - World Percussion Ensemble
MUSIC 189 - Individualized Music Lessons
MUSIC 190 - Applied Performance
MUSIC 193A - Introduction to Pro Tools
MUSIC 193B - Intermediate Pro Tools
MUSIC 193C - Advanced Pro Tools
MUSIC 194A - Introduction to GarageBand and Logic Pro
MUSIC 194B - Intermediate Logic Pro
NETECH 103 - Network Cabling Infrastructure
NETECH 111 - Computer Maintenance: A+ Certification Prep
NETECH 142 - MCSA: Windows Client OS
NETECH 143 - MCSA: Windows Server OS
NETECH 144 - MCSA: Configuring Advanced Windows Server Services
NETECH 150 - Network Fundamentals (Comptia Network+)
NETECH 151 - CCNA: Introduction to Networks
NETECH 152 - CCNA-2: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials
NETECH 153 - CCNA-3: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation
NETECH 211 - Linux+ Certification Prep
NETECH 215 - Cloud+ Certification Prep
NETECH 219 - Security+ Certification
NURS - Students who possess an active LVN license receive advanced standing due to their experience and have an accelerated pathway through the Associate Degree in Nursing through the LVN to RN Career Ladder Program. For more information, please see the Nursing Department website.
NURSNG-089 - Success in Fundamental Nursing
NURSNG-093 - Success in Maternal Newborn and Pediatric Nursing
NURSNG-094 - Success in Psychiatric Nursing
NURSNG-096 - Success in Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing
PHOTO-150 - Cameras and Composition
PHOTO-155 - Photography
PHOTO-157 - Digital Imaging
PTA 100 - Preparing for Careers in Physical Therapy
POLS-250 - Comparative Government and Politics
POLS-C1000 - American Government and Politics
PSYC-C1000 - Introduction to Psychology
REAL-100 - Real Estate Principles
REAL-101 - Real Estate Practices
REAL-105 - Real Estate Financing
REAL-115 - Legal Aspects of Real Estate
REAL-120 - Real Estate Appraisal
REAL-130 - Escrow Procedures and Processing
SOCI-137 - Statistics for the Social Sciences
SPAN-101 - Elementary Spanish I
SPAN-101H - Elementary Spanish I - Honors
SPAN-102 - Elementary Spanish II
SPAN-150 - Beginning Conversational Spanish
SPAN-201 - Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN-202 - Intermediate Spanish II
SPAN-211 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers I
WATER-120 - Introduction to Water Systems Technology
WATER-130 - Waterworks Mathematics
WATER-131 - Advanced Waterworks Mathematics
WATER-140 - Water Distribution Operator I
WATER-141 - Water Distribution Operator II
WATER-150 - Water Treatment Plant Operation Processes I
WATER-151 - Water Treatment Plant Operation Processes II