Hi all! Would anyone have any information on obtaining college credit for having an FCC Amateur Radio (Ham) license? I've been pulling together all my past college credits and IT certifications with the intent using those towards degree requirements. If I could obtain credit for having my Ham license (technician operator privileges) then I'd like to use that also. Thanks in advance for any information on this. Lorie
.... .. .-.-.- I'd guess that this would vary from school to school and assessor to assessor. You might want to look at some course descriptions on the web at community colleges and engineering schools. If you can find one course or a combination of courses, anywhere, that roughly matches the content of the technician class exam, you'd present this as part of your portfolio. This might be a good time to upgrade! Bill Highsmith, NC4V
From what I understand, many institutions of higher learning utilize a publication from the American Council on Education (ACE) to ascertain what credits to award for certifications. Info is available at http://www.acenet.edu/calec/corporate/certif-exam.cfm I don't see the FCC on it (unfortunately). ------------------ In the immortal words of an art history major: Do ya want fries with that?
Thomas Edison State College shows PAELC213 in their Portfolio Course Description Book. 3 hours credit is indicated. Reads: "Principles of radio transmission and reception as related to the Amateur Radio Service. Theory, operating practices, Morse Code, F.C.C. regulations and licensing procedures are covered." I considered using my Extra class ticket to meet this, but ended up not needing the credits for my AA or BA there. When I spoke with an advisor at TESC, she stated that I would need a copy of my license, and to use their normal portfolio process to document what I had studied to obtain my ticket. For me, it was easier and less expensive to take another test (CLEP, DANTE, or TECEP)than prepare the needed portfolio material. Hope this helps ! 73 Billy, AA4NU