Requirements

1. Work Experience: Individuals must have at least one year of work experience in the field or occupation for which they are seeking validation.
2. Professional Activities: Individuals must have been involved in professional activities that demonstrate their skills, knowledge, and competencies in the field or occupation for which they are seeking validation.
3. Educational Requirements: In some cases, individuals may need to have completed specific educational requirements or hold specific qualifications to be eligible for validation. For example, individuals seeking validation in a regulated profession such as medicine or law may need to hold specific qualifications to be eligible.

Validation Process

Individuals seeking the VALUED Degree must participate in a validation process that includes preparing a portfolio of their work experience, professional activities, and educational qualifications. The portfolio is then reviewed by the Exagora Theological Seminary, which determines whether the individual’s experience and competencies meet the requirements for the VALUED degree.

It’s important to note that the Exagora Theological Seminary makes the final determination of the actual degree and discipline earned. Depending on the assessment of the student’s academic/professional portfolio, additional coursework and/or a thesis may be required to fulfill the requirements for the VALUED degree. The amount of additional coursework needed will depend on the individual’s specific background and the discipline they are seeking a degree in.

Overall, the validation process for the VALUED Program is designed to be comprehensive and rigorous, ensuring that individuals who have gained knowledge, skills, and competencies through their work experience, personal achievements, and informal learning are awarded a degree that is both meaningful and recognized by employers and educational institutions in the United States.