Sep 05, 2025  
Butler University Bulletin 2025-2026 
    
Butler University Bulletin 2025-2026

Graduate Credit for Prior Learning Standing Pathways


A standing pathway is a Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) option that has been pre-evaluated and is available to admitted students. These pathways streamline the CPL process, making it easier and more efficient for students to apply their prior learning toward their academic goals.

On this page, you’ll find our current list of Graduate CPL Standing Pathways, organized by College/School:

College of Communication

College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

Lacy School of Business

If your prior learning matches one of these pathways, we encourage you to connect with us. If your experience doesn’t align with a current pathway, we’re always excited to explore new individualized options and expand our CPL offerings.

To submit a credit request or discuss your experience, please contact us at registrar@butler.edu.

Undergraduate CPL Standing Pathways   are also available.

 

College of Communication

Accreditation in Public Relations

Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Strategic Communication Graduate Elective (STR 5EL)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the College of Communication Graduate.

Visual Strategic Communication Portfolio Assessment

Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Visual Design for Strategic Communication (STR 551)
Required Documentation: Submit a portfolio for review of no fewer than 5 portfolio pieces that demonstrate graduate-level knowledge and proficiency in visual strategic communication. In addition, submit a 1-page narrative that documents contributions to each of the submitted portfolio pieces and offers context about their use.

 

College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

NCCPA Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ)

Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Cardiology (DMS 724) AND 3 Credits in Advanced Resuscitation 1(DMS 800)
Required Documentation: Submit CAQ certificate. No other documentation is required.

NCCPA Emergency Medicine Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ)

Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Cardiology (DMS 724) AND  3 Credits in Pulmonary (DMS 722) AND 3 Credits in Gastroenterology (DMS 728)
Required Documentation: Submit CAQ certificate. No other documentation is required.

NCCPA Hospital Medicine Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ)

Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Cardiology (DMS 724) AND  3 Credits in Pulmonary (DMS 722) AND 3 Credits in Gastroenterology (DMS 728)
Required Documentation: Submit CAQ certificate. No other documentation is required.

NCCPA Orthopaedic Surgery Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ)

Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Upper Extremity (DMS 826) AND 3 Credits in Lower Extremity (DMS 830)
Required Documentation: Submit CAQ certificate. No other documentation is required.

NCCPA Psychiatric Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ)

Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Adult Psychiatric Disorders (DMS 856) AND 3 Credits in Substance Use Disorder (DMS 860) AND 3 Credits in Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Disorders (DMS 850)
Required Documentation: Submit CAQ certificate. No other documentation is required.

 

Lacy School of Business

AIMC Certified Management Consultant

Credit Awarded: 2 Credits in MBA Graduate Elective (MBA GRTR)
Required Documentation: Students must pass the AIMC Certified Consultant exam with a score of 70% or better and submit documentation of exam score.

Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA)

Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in MBA Graduate Elective (MBA GRTR) OR 3 Credits in MRI Graduate Elective (MRI 5EL)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.

Certified Financial Planner (CFP)

Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Financial Management (MBA/MRI 530)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.

Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Managerial Accounting (MBA/MRI 520)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Managerial Accounting (MBA/MRI 520)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.

Certified Risk Manager (CRM)

Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Risk Control (MRI 542) OR 3 Credits in Alternative Risk Financing (MRI 546)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain (MBA 540)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level I

Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Financial Management (MBA/MRI 530)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.

Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU): CPCU 550 + AIDA 181/401

Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain (MBA/MRI 540)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.

Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU): CPCU 551 + CPCU 552

Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Insurance Law & Contract Analysis (MRI 561)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.

Hylant MBA

Credit Awarded: 5 Credits in MBA Graduate Elective (MBA GRTR)
Required Documentation: Present documentation of program participation/completion to the Graduate Program Director.

Hylant Risk Management Certificate

Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in MBA Graduate Elective (MBA GRTR)
Required Documentation: Present documentation of program participation/completion to the Graduate Program Director.

NASD Series 7

Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Financial Management (MBA/MRI 530)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.

Orr Fellowship Programming

Credit Awarded: 6 Credits in MBA Graduate Elective (MBA GRTR)
Required Documentation: Present documentation of program participation/completion to the Graduate Program Director.

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Project Management Professional (MBA EL-PMP)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.

Roche Marketing Academy

Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Marketing Management and Research Methods (MBA 535) AND 3 Credits MBA Graduate Elective (MBA GRTR)
Required Documentation: Present documentation of program participation/completion to the Graduate Program Director.

Society of Actuaries (SOA) Exam FM

Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Financial Management (MBA/MRI 530)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.

Uniform Bar Exam (UBE)

Credit Awarded: 3 Credits in Legal & Ethical Operation of Business (MBA 515)
Required Documentation: Present documentation verifying the credential to the Graduate Program Director.