There are two dates (month and year) at the end of each credit recommendation (see example). The first date represents when the course or occupation was last evaluated by a team of faculty members. Each time an evaluation is conducted, a date is provided to indicate when the course or occupation was last evaluated so that you can judge the currency of the credit recommended. This information is particularly useful in subject areas where state-of-the-art is important in determining the applicability of credit. You can also use the evaluation date when your institution has established a statute of limitations for acceptance of transfer credit. The second date represents when the course was last staff-reviewed by ACE.
These dates are provided for your information; do not confuse them with exhibit dates.
Credit is sometimes recommended in more than one category. One reason for multiple-category recommendations is that the scope of a given occupation or course reflects learning in several subject fields at different levels of complexity.
A thorough reading of the exhibit will help you determine which category to apply. Compare learning outcomes achieved or course objectives and content with those of your own institution.
Credit recommended in a given subject field that is applied to two or more categories should not be added. Determine how the credits apply to the student's program of study at your institution.
The following example may occur in older exhibits:
Compare the exhibit description with the outcomes of electricity or electronics or related courses and programs of study at your institution. Award credit based on comparison of these outcomes.
Not necessarily. Evaluators place a course recommendation in the highest appropriate category. If your institution teaches a given course at a different level, you are encouraged to grant credit at that level. Depending on the recommendation, the programs of study at the institution, and the objectives of the student, all types of institutions can use any or all of the four credit categories.
The use of ACE recommendations is the prerogative of education officials and employers. The recommendations are provided to assist you in assessing the applicability of military learning experiences to an educational program or occupation. You may modify the recommendations in accordance with your institution's policies and practices.
Credit may be applied to a student's program in various ways: (1) applied to the major to replace a required course, (2) applied as an optional course within the major, (3) applied as a general elective, (4) applied to meet basic degree requirements, or (5) applied to waive a prerequisite. Credit granted by a postsecondary institution will depend on institutional policies and degree requirements.
The learning of some service personnel may exceed the skills, competencies, and knowledge evaluated for a specific course or occupation. In these cases, you may wish to conduct further assessment.
The Guide lists all military courses and occupations that have been evaluated for credit by ACE. It is updated daily to reflect the most up-to-date information on all ACE-evaluated military courses and occupations. The recommendations relate learning to postsecondary courses and curricula. As an employer, you may find the exhibits helpful in identifying the skills and knowledge of veterans when hiring or placing them in jobs.
In addition to the online availability of the Guide, a listing of completed courses and occupations held by the servicemember is included on official copies of Army/ACE/Registry Transcript System (AARTS) or Sailor/Marine/ACE Registry Transcript (SMART) transcripts; these documents that may be sent to employers upon the servicemember's request. A review of courses and occupations included on AARTS and SMART transcripts will enable you to compare a veteran's training and experience with the qualifications and requirements for the particular job.
For more information on the AARTS transcript, individuals should contact the AARTS Operations Center at 866-297-4427. Information on the SMART transcript may be obtained from SMART Operations at 877-253-7122. Both transcripts may be ordered online at: http://aarts.army.mil (AARTS) or https://www.navycollege.navy.mil (SMART).
Yes, credit may be granted as long as the student started the course during the time span listed in the exhibit dates.
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