
"Excellent school for adults considering a degree program. I completed my undergraduate degree at Charter Oak State College and was admitted into several graduate programs at flagship universities. I am currently completing my doctoral program and using Charter Oak State College's excellent model in my dissertation."
Marcia H.
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Use Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) to save time and money - get credit for what you know and earn your degree quicker. If your learning matches a college course, you can probably prove that and earn credit for it.
You may have completed training or credentials that we’ve evaluated and award credit for.
We validate college-level learning acquired outside of an institution. Find out if your professional training, licensing, or certification can save you time and money.
Charter Oak State College is licensed and accredited by the State of Connecticut and institutionally accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Charter Oak also holds program-specific accreditations in select academic areas.
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