# How to write and submit your journal

We’ll guide you through the process, step by step.

## Select your journal topic

Journal topics and outlines are already approved, so you don’t need to create your own. Just, select the subtopics that match your experience.

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Communication arts

Topics include American Sign Language, interviewing, proposal writing and public speaking.

[View full list](/content/dam/edu/tuition-financial-aid/doc/experiential-journals/Experiential-Essays-Communication-Arts.pdf)
> 
Humanities

Topics include history of religion, appreciation of the arts, contemporary Southwest cultures and many more.

[View full list](/content/dam/edu/tuition-financial-aid/doc/experiential-journals/Experiential-Essays-Humanities.pdf)
> 
Interdisciplinary-elective

Topics include sales, management and retail principles, as well as personal experiences including photography, genealogy, parenting a special-needs child and many more.

[View full list](/content/dam/edu/tuition-financial-aid/doc/experiential-journals/Experiential-Essays-Interdisciplinary-Electives.pdf)
> 
Physical education

Topics include dance, martial arts, self-defense, a variety of recreational and competitive sports and many more.

[View full list](/content/dam/edu/tuition-financial-aid/doc/experiential-journals/Experiential-Essays-Physical-Education.pdf)
> 
Physical/biological science

Topics include weight management, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), horticulture and many more.

[View full list](/content/dam/edu/tuition-financial-aid/doc/experiential-journals/Experiential-Essays-Physical-Biological-Science.pdf)
> 
Science/technology

Topics include computer networks, database systems, electrical and engineering systems and many more.

[View full list](/content/dam/edu/tuition-financial-aid/doc/experiential-journals/Experiential-Essays-Science-Technology.pdf)
> 
Social science

Topics include parenting, health and aging, the legislative process, working women and family lifestyles and many more.

[View full list](/content/dam/edu/tuition-financial-aid/doc/experiential-journals/Experiential-Essays-Social-Science.pdf)
## Select your journal length

Your journal length depends on two things: the number of credits you’d like to earn and the number of subtopics you’d like to write about.

| Max. credit amount | Word count | Subtopics |
|---|---|---|
| 3-credit journal 3-credit journal | 3-credit journal 3,000 — 4,500 | 3-credit journal All 6 subtopics required |
| 2-credit journal 2-credit journal | 2-credit journal 2,000 — 3,000 | 2-credit journal Choose only 4 subtopics |
| 1-credit journal 1-credit journal | 1-credit journal 1,000 — 2,000 | 1-credit journal Choose only 2 subtopics |
|  |

### Download and follow the appropriate journal template

You won’t need to write an intro or conclusion — just follow the template we’ve set up.

        One credit: [View template](/content/dam/edu/tuition-financial-aid/doc/experiential-journals/1-Credit-Journal-Template.docx) / [View sample](/content/dam/edu/tuition-financial-aid/doc/experiential-journals/sample-journal-1-credit.pdf)

        Two credits: [View template](/content/dam/edu/tuition-financial-aid/doc/experiential-journals/2-Credit-Journal-Template.docx) / [View sample](/content/dam/edu/tuition-financial-aid/doc/experiential-journals/sample-journal-2-credit.pdf)

        Three credits: [View template](/content/dam/edu/tuition-financial-aid/doc/experiential-journals/3-Credit-Journal-Template.docx) / [View sample](/content/dam/edu/tuition-financial-aid/doc/experiential-journals/sample-journal-3-credit.pdf)

## Upload your submission

Log in to e-Campus to upload your submission.

This will include:

- Your 500-word autobiography
  - (You’ll write this one time and include it with each journal submission.)

- Licenses
- Trainings
- Other specializations

# Additional things to know

You’ll write from first-person experience — no research, citations or references are needed.​​​​​​​

- If your journal is denied credit, you may rewrite and resubmit it one time​​​​​​​.
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Credit is granted if your journal thoroughly covers your chosen number of subtopics and is approved by our faculty evaluators.​​​​​​​

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You may submit more than one journal for potential credit through PLA. You can earn up to a maximum of 30 credits allowed toward a bachelor’s degree and 15 credits allowed toward an associate degree.*

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