Gain Credits Toward Your Degree Online Bachelor or Masters in Construction Management Degree
Save Money by Utilizing the Skills and Knowledge that You Can Already Prove
LSU Online believes in helping our learners achieve their goals in a quick and affordable manner. Our Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) program is designed to give students the opportunity to demonstrate learning done outside of the college classroom to potentially earn college credit. By taking advantage of this program, you can save both time and money as there will be less coursework for you to complete. Whether you have military experience or professional certifications, we offer a variety of pathways to complete your Bachelor's or Master's in Construction Management degree faster.
See below for a detailed list of PLA certifications to see which ones you may potentially qualify for. Certifications may be eligible for 3-6 credits depending on the courses listed.
See the Potential Credits You May Qualify for Below
Professional
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
Bachelor in Construction Management
CM 4206 - Leadership | 3 Credits
Masters in Construction Management
CM 7206 - Special Topics in CM | 3 Credits
Associate Constructor (AC) - Level One Exam
Bachelor or Science in Construction Management
Students that have successfully completed the AIC Level 1 Exam (70% or better in related topics) are eligible for the following PLA credits:
CM 1011 - Intro to CM | 3 credit hours
CM 1112 - Materials and Methods I | 3 credit hours
CM 2113 - Construction Equipment | 3 credit hours
CM 2501 - Structures | 3 credit hours
CM 3201 - Mech/Elect | 3 credit hours
Master of Science in Construction Management (if not applied to the BSCM)
Students that have successfully completed the AIC Level 1 Exam (70% or better in related topics) are eligible for the following PLA credits:
CM 7206 - Special Topics in CM | 3 Credits
Certified Professional Constructor (CPC)- Level Two Exam
In addition to the courses listed above, students that have successfully passed the AIC CPC Exam are eligible for the following PLA credits:
Bachelor in Construction Management
CM 3111 - Construction Estimating | 3 credit hours
CM 4101 - Scheduling | 3 credit hours
CM 4211 – Construction Contracting | 3 credit hours
CM 4221 - Construction Project Mgt | 3 credit hours
Masters in Construction Management (if not applied to the BSCM)
In addition to the course listed above, students that have successfully passed the AIC CPC Exam are eligible for the following PLA credits:
CM 7111 – Construction Scheduling | 3 credit hours
CM 7211 – Construction Dispute Resolution | 3 credit hours
CM 7110 – Advanced Productivity | 3 credit hours
Must have taken a rigorous state exam.
Bachelor in Construction Management
Residential/Commercial | Credit varies*
Masters in Construction Management
Residential/Commercial | Credit varies
Post-Baccalaureate Construction Management
Residential/Commercial | Credit varies
* Due to program accreditation requirements, specific documentation is required to demonstrate certain competencies in this are.
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)
Documentation is required.
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Documentation is required.
Military
Army
Bachelor in Construction Management
CM 2116 - Plan Reading | 3 Credits
CM 4221 - Construction Project Management | 3 Credits
Masters in Construction Management
CM 7206 - Special Topics in CM | 3 Credits
Bachelor in Construction Management
CM 1112 - Materials & Methods | 3 Credits
CM 4206 - Leadership | 3 Credits
Masters in Construction Management
CM 7206 - Special Topics in CM | 3 Credits (level 40)
Post-Baccalaureate Construction Management
CM 2100 - Materials & Methods | 3 Credits (level 40)*
* Due to program accreditation requirements, specific documentation is required to demonstrate certain competencies in this area.
Bachelor in Construction Management
CM 4221 - Construction Project Management | 3 Credits
Masters in Construction Management
CM 7206 - Special Topics in CM | 6 Credits (level 40)
Bachelor in Construction Management
CM 2105 - Surveying | 3 Credits
CM 2116 - Plan Reading | 3 Credits
CM 3503 - Soils | 3 Credits
CM 4206 - Leadership | 3 Credits
Masters in Construction Management
CM 7206 - Special Topics in CM | 6 Credits (level 40)
CM 7214 - Concrete Materials | 3 Credits (level 40)
Bachelor in Construction Management
CM 1112 - Materials & Methods | 3 Credits
CM 3111 - Estimating | 3 Credits
CM 4206 - Leadership | 3 Credits
Masters in Construction Management
CM 7206 - Special Topics in CM | 6 Credits (level 30)
CM 7206 - Special Topics in CM | 9 Credits (level 40)
Bachelor in Construction Management
CM 2105 - Surveying | 3 Credits
Masters in Construction Management
CM 7206 - Special Topics in CM | 3 Credits
Navy
Bachelor in Construction Management
CM 1112 - Materials & Methods | 3 Credits
CM 2116 - Plan Reading | 3 Credits
CM 2215 - Safety | 3 Credits
CM 3111 - Estimating | 3 Credits
CM 3503 - Soils | 3 Credits
Masters in Construction Management
CM 7206 - Special Topics in CM | 6 Credits (BU1)
Post-Baccalaureate Construction Management
CM 2100 - Materials & Methods | 3 Credits*
CM 3110 - Estimating | 3 Credits*
* Due to program accreditation requirements, specific documentation is required to demonstrate certain competencies in this area.
Bachelor in Construction Management
CM 4206 - Leadership | 3 Credits
CM 4221 - Construction Project Management | 3 Credits
Masters in Construction Management
CM 7206 - Special Topics in CM | 6 Credits
CM 7150 - Decision Making in CM | 3 Credits
Bachelor in Construction Management
CM 1011 - Intro to CM | 3 Credits
CM 1112 - Materials & Methods | 3 Credits
CM 2105 - Surveying | 3 Credits
Masters in Construction Management
CM 7206 - Special Topics in CM | 3 Credits (Level EACS)
Post-Baccalaureate Construction Management
CM 2100 - Materials & Methods | 3 Credits*
* Due to program accreditation requirements, specific documentation is required to demonstrate certain competencies in this area.
Bachelor in Construction Management
CM 1011 - Intro to CM | 3 Credits
CM 3503 - Soils | 3 Credits
CM 4206 - Leadership | 3 Credits
CM 4221 - Construction Project Management | 3 Credits
Masters in Construction Management
CM 7206 - Special Topics in CM | 9 Credits
Bachelor in Construction Management
CM 1011 - Intro to CM | 3 Credits
CM 3503 - Soils | 3 Credits
Masters in Construction Management
CM 7206 - Special Topics in CM | 3 Credits
Post-Baccalaureate Construction Management
CM 2100 - Materials & Methods | 3 Credits*
CM 3110 - Estimating | 3 Credits*
* Due to program accreditation requirements, specific documentation is required to demonstrate certain competencies in this area.
During the application process, please notify your Enrollment Coach if any of these apply, and they will guide you through the evaluation process. Meeting the requirements for PLA does not guarantee admission to LSU Online. Ask your coach about specific admission requirements. They can be reached at 833-280-5634 or lsuonline@lsu.edu.
