 Yes!
You may be eligible to get college credit for learning how to scuba
dive. PADI
courses have been recommended by a variety of Institutions
for college credit or funding in various countries throughout the
world.
The American Council of Education (ACE)
recommends college credit for certain PADI scuba diver and Emergency
First Response (EFR) courses. ACE represents all colleges and
universities before the U.S. federal government and as such is the
unified voice of higher education. ACE evaluates educational courses
according to established college-level criteria and recommends college
credit for those that measure up to these standards.
The ACE credit recommendations for PADI and EFR courses may help you
in receiving college credit at an America university or college - even
if the courses aren't conducted on a university or college campus.
Courses offered through PADI Dive Centers, Resorts and at other
locations qualify.
TAKE A COURSE - USE THE CREDIT
A university or college may use the ACE credit recommendations in a
variety of ways. The institution may apply the credit to your major
replacing a required course. They may also use the credit as a general
elective to possibly waive a prerequisite course.
COLLEGE CREDIT AT NO EXTRA CHARGE
Universities and colleges that accept ACE credit recommendations for
PADI or EFR courses typically handle them like transfer credit.
Transfer credit is often awarded without an additional fee. This may
save you tuition fees while at the same time allowing you to possibly
meet graduation requirements.
ORDERING AN OFFICIAL PADI
TRANSCRIPT
To secure credit for a PADI or EFR course at a college or university,
you need an official transcript as proof of course completion. Colleges
and universities will not accept certification cards or wall
certificates as proof of course completion. PADI will send your
transcript directly to you or the college or university you are
currently attending or planning to attend. It is recommended that you
also order a transcript for your own records.
Order
an official transcript.
Note: Please contact your college or
university before applying for credit to see if credit is
accepted at the institution. Some institutions may not accept PADI
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