A previously earned TESOL certificate does not automatically reduce the duration or tuition of any USILACS degree program. However, prior academic coursework, professional certifications, and relevant training—such as TESOL certification—may be formally evaluated through the HESEAP Credit Evaluation Program.
If the prior learning meets established academic criteria, the HESEAP Review Committee may award Classroom Learning Credits (CLCs). These credits acknowledge that a student has already achieved the equivalent knowledge for specific undergraduate courses and, as a result, may bypass the classroom instruction requirement for those courses. However, in compliance with the academic policies of the State of Florida and USILACS, students must still complete a comprehensive final exam for every course, including those for which full CLC has been awarded. This ensures academic mastery and institutional integrity are upheld in all degree programs.