Credit Recommendations
Many non-collegiate instruction and training programs have been evaluated to determine if the material taught is equivalent to college courses, leading to formal Credit Recommendations.
The programs listed alphabetically on this page represent those that are recognized as equivalent to particular Bucks courses. Click on the program name to reveal the associated course(s).
If you find your training program listed here and the equivalent course(s) is in your Bucks Program of Study, submit a PLA Application and official transcript or credential to seek equivalent credit.
- ACE and National CCRS Evaluated Courses
- ACT 135 Training Program
- Childhood Development Associate
- Cisco CCNA/CCNE
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Server+
- CompTIA Linux+
- Comp TIA Net+
- Comp TIA Security+
- Comp TIA PennTest+
- Comp TIA CySA+
- Department of Corrections Basic Training Program
- Deputy Sheriff’s Basic Training Program
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Independent Study (IS) courses
- Federal Law Enforcement Training Program
- Fire Company Officer 3
- Fire Inspector 2
- Fire Investigator
- Firefighter I
- First Responder
- Hazardous Material Incident Commander
- Hazardous Material Technician
- Health and Safety Officer and Incident Safety Officer
- Microsoft MCSE
- Novell CNA or CNE
- Paramedic Certificate
- Police Academy ACT 120
- Public Fire and Life Safety Educator 2
ACE and National CCRS Evaluated Courses
The American Council on Education (ACE) and the National College Credit Recommendation Service (National CCRS) evaluate non-collegiate instructional programs to provide credit recommendations. If your training was evaluated by one of these agencies, the institution that provided your training will be able to provide a detailed transcript with credit recommendations. If any of those credit recommendations are equivalent to a course(s) in your Bucks Program of Study, submit a PLA Application and official transcript to seek equivalent credit.
ACT 135 Training Program
CRIJ998 – Criminal Justice Elective – 3 credits
Childhood Development Associate with Current CDA Credential
As of Spring 2025
EDUC105 – Foundations for Early Learning PreK-4 – 3 credits
EDUC115 – Observing and Recording the Behavior of Young Children – 3 credits
EDUC120 - Early Learning Development I - Ages Birth - Five - 3 credits
Cisco CCNA/CCNE with Certification (Must be less than 3 years old)
CISC235 – Network Devices – 4 credits
CompTIA A+ with Certification (Must be less than 3 years old)
CISC128 – Comparative Operating Systems – 4 credits
CISC201 – Managing and Maintaining the PC – 4 credits
CompTIA Server+ with Certification (Must be less than three years old)
Cisc244 Intro to Microsoft Server (4 Credits)
Linux+ with Certification (Must be less than three years old)
Cisc202 Network Administration (4 Credits)
Comp TIA Net+ with Certification (Must be less than 3 years old)
CISC143 – Essentials of Networking – 4 credits
Comp TIA Security+ with Certification (Must be less than 3 years old)
CISC245 – Network Security and Troubleshooting – 4 credits
Comp TIA PennTest+ with Certification (Must be less than 3 years old)
CISC206 – Introduction to Cybersecurity – 4 credits
Comp TIA CySA+ with Certification (Must be less than 3 years old)
CISC207 – Ethical Hacking and Penetration Test – 4 credits
Department of Corrections Basic Training Program
(Completed after June 1, 2003)
CRIJ260 – Probation and Parole-3 credits
CRIJ275 – Introduction to Correctional Administration-3 credits
CRIJ280 – Criminal Justice Internship –3 credits
HLTH110 – Responding to Emergencies–3 credits
Deputy Sheriff’s Basic Training Program
CRIJ100 – Introduction to Administration of Criminal Justice – 3 credits
CRIJ110 – Crimes and Offenses – 3 credits
CRIJ120 – Criminal Evidence – 3 credits
HLTH110 or HLTH140, depending upon current certification
Emergency Medical Technician with Current EMT, AED, and CPR Certifications
BIOL115 - Basic Human Anatomy - 3 credits
HLTH110 - Responding to Emergencies - 3 credits
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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Independent Study Courses: IS-230 Fundamentals of Emergency Management; IS-235 Emergency Planning; and IS-775 EOC Management and Operations
-PUBS101 - Introduction to Emergency Management - 3 credits
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Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) program through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Emergency Management Institute.
- PUBS207 - Emergency Management Exercise Design - 3 credits
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Independent Study Courses: IS-29 Public Information Officer Awareness, IS-42 Social Media in Emergency Management, IS-242b Effective Communication, IS-247a Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), IS-248 Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) for the American Public, IS-250a Emergency Support Function 15 (ESF15) External Affairs: A New Approach to Emergency Communication and Information Distribution, and G-290 Public Information Officer Basic.
- PUBS212 - Emergency Communications and Public Information - 3 credits
Federal Law Enforcement Training Program
CRIJ130 – Police Crime Lab – 3 credits
Fire Company Officer 3 with IFSAC or Pro-Board Certification
FRSC208 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Administration - 3 credits
Fire Inspector 2 with IFSAC or Pro-Board Certification
FRSC104 - Fire Prevention and Code Enforcement - 3 credits
Fire Investigator or Fire/Cause Origin and Cause Investigation with IFSAC or Pro-Based Certification
FRSC206 - Fire Investigator - 3 credits
FRSC216 - Fire Investigator II - 3 credits
Firefighter I with IFSAC or Pro-Board Certification
FRSC100 - Introduction to Fire Science - 3 credits
First Responder with Current Certification
HLTH110 - Responding to Emergencies - 3 credits
Hazardous Materials Incident Commander with IFSCA or Pro-Board Certification
FRSC202 - Hazardous Materials - 3 credits
Hazardous Materials Technician with IFSAC or Pro-Board Certification
FRSC202 - Hazardous Materials - 3 credits
Health and Safety Officer and Incident Safety Officer with IFSAC or Pro-Board Certification
FRSC209 - Occupational Safety & Health for Emergency Services - 3 credits
Microsoft MCSE with Current Certification
CISC144 – Introduction to Microsoft Desktop – 4 credits
CISC244 – Introduction to Microsoft Server – 4 credits
Novell CNA or CNE with Certification
CISC202 – Network Administration – 4 credits
Paramedic Certificate with Current Certification
BIOL115 - Basic Human Anatomy - 3 credits
HLTH110 - Responding to Emergencies - 3 credits
MEDA120 - Medical Terminology - 3 credits*
*Award of equivalent credit for MEDA120 dependent upon successful completion of Paramedic program accredited by CAAHEP
Plans Examiner 2
FRSC214 - Fire Plans Review - 3 credits
Police Academy ACT 120 Training Program
Graduated January 2000 or later
CRIJ100 – Introduction to Administration of Criminal Justice – 3 credits
CRIJ110 – Crimes and Offenses – 3 credits
CRIJ120 – Criminal Evidence – 3 credits
CRIJ130 – Police Crime Lab – 3 credits
CRIJ140 – Criminal Procedure – 3 credits
CRIJ160 – Juvenile Delinquency and Laws Pertaining to Children – 3 credits
HLTH110 or HLTH140, depending upon current certification
Public Fire and Life Safety Education 2 with IFSAC or Pro-Based Certification
FRSC210 - Fire and Life Safety Education - 3 credits