With a whole new cadre of Open Water Divers finishing up over the course of this summer, I wanted to remind everybody that some of your PADI Courses are eligible for college transfer credits.
Here’s what you really want to know (from Transcript Request Form):
| Course Title | Semester Credit Hours | Division | Credit Subject Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Water Diver | 2 | Lower | Physical Education or Leisure Studies |
| Advanced Open Water Diver | 1 | Lower | Recreation or Physical Education |
| Rescue Diver | 1 | Lower | Physical Education, Leisure Studies, or Advanced Diving |
| Deep Diver | 1 | Lower | Recreation or Physical Education |
| Dry Suit Diver | 1 | Lower | Work Diving Technology |
| Night Diver | 1 | Lower | Physical Education or Leisure Studies |
| Search & Recovery Diver | 1 | Lower | Physical Education or Recreation |
| Underwater Navigator | 1 | Lower | Open Water Navigation and Rescue |
| Wreck Diver | 1 | Lower | Physical Education or Maritime Archaelogy |
| Divemaster | 3 | Lower | Recreation or Physical Education |
| Public Safety Diver | 2 | Lower | Physical Education, Public Policy/Management, or Criminal Justice |
NOTE: More classes than the above may be eligible…I just didn’t put down courses I don’t teach. Download the Transcript Request Form to see the whole list.
Head on over to the PADI site for more information.
You can get the Transcript Request Form. Or contact PADI Training Directly
