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2019, Vol. 1 Proctored exams have increased in numbers along with eCore enrollment growth. Typically, students complete their proctored exams at their home institution's testing center. However, many students test using an online proctoring service. In addition, students may test at other approved locations through the state of Georgia including several technical colleges and Georgia's VECTR Center. Students must take at least one proctored exam in each eCore course in order to be considered for course academic success. USG eCampus' 21 affiliate institutions offer on-site proctored exam services and several operate more than one campus location. The student cost per proctored exam varies between institutions and averages around $25 across all eCore affiliates. Students schedule their exams directly through the learning management system where they can choose an affiliate testing site or other testing options. USG testing sites provide testing windows and time

For adults who have made the decision to return to college after many years in the workforce, the possibility of earning college credit for work and life experiences may sound very appealing. Credit for Prior Learning, or CPL, opportunities are an excellent way to save money on tuition and shorten the time it takes to complete your degree.  A central piece of all eMajor degrees is the Credit for Prior Learning piece, and thus, several courses in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership degrees have been pre-evaluated for CPL opportunities , with clearly outlined checklists and methodologies for requesting such credit. Criminal Justice eMajor partner institutions have also pre-evaluated Georgia's POST training curriculum for applicable CPL credit in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program.  There are five basic methods that one may use to earn credit for prior learning. Here is a brief overview of each al