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Courses Available
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Name of Test
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Score
Required
|
Hours
Awarded
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| ART 2313 Art History I |
History of Art |
3
|
3
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| BIOL 1204 General Biology |
Biology |
3
|
4
|
| CHEM 1054 College Chemistry |
Chemistry |
3
|
4
|
| CIS 1043 Intro. to Computer Information Systems* |
Computer Science A or AB |
3
|
3
|
| C S 1103 Intro. to Computer Science* |
Computer Science A |
3 |
3 |
| C S 1153 Programming Languages & Algorithms |
Computer Science AB |
3 |
3 |
| ECO 2013 Prin. of Economics: Macro |
Macroeconomics |
3 |
3 |
| ECO 2023 Prin. of Economics: Micro |
Microeconomis |
3 |
3 |
| ENGL 1113 College Comp. & Rhetoric |
Language and Composition |
3
|
3
|
| ENGL 2203 Intro. to Literature |
Literature and Composition |
3
|
3
|
| FREN 1014, 1024 French |
French Language |
2
|
8
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| FREN 1014, 1024, 2013 French |
French Language |
3
|
11
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| FREN 1014, 1024, 2013, 2023 French |
French Language |
4
|
14
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| FREN 1014, 1024, 2013, 2023 and one advanced course French |
French Language |
5
|
17
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| GEOL 1074 Intro. to Environmental Science |
Environmental Science |
3 |
4 |
| GERM 1014, 1024 German |
German Language |
2
|
8
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| GERM 1014, 1024, 2013 German |
German Language |
3
|
11
|
| GERM 1014, 1024, 2013, 2023 German |
German Language |
4
|
14
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| GERM 1014, 1024, 2013, 2023 an+d one advanced course German |
German Language |
5
|
17
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| HIST 1013, 1023 World History |
European History |
3
|
6
|
| HIST 2013, 2023 History of the U.S. |
U.S. History |
3
|
6
|
| MATH 1204 Calculus I |
Calculus AB or BC |
3
|
4
|
| MUSC 1474 Music Theory |
Music Theory |
3 |
3 |
| PHYS 1044, 1054 General Physics |
Physics B |
3
|
8
|
| PHYS 1224 Principles of Physics |
Physics C |
3
|
4
|
| POLS 2013 American Government |
Government - U.S. |
3
|
3
|
| SPAN 1014, 1024 Spanish |
Spanish Language |
2
|
8
|
| SPAN 1014, 1024, 2013 Spanish |
Spanish Language |
3
|
11
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| SPAN 1014, 1024, 2013, 2023 Spanish |
Spanish Language |
4
|
14
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| SPAN 1014, 1024, 2013, 2023 and one advanced course |
Spanish Language |
5
|
17
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| *Credit for only one course will be assigned. |
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Tarleton State University grants credit for IB higher level exams with a score of 5 or higher and for some standard level exams with specified scores of a 5 or higher. A list of credit equivalents and required scores is listed below for certain higher level and standard level exams. Students may inquire about the equivalent credit for higher level exams not listed if the score is a 5 or higher. State law requires that students who present evidence of completion of the IB diploma may be granted credit for exam scores of at least 4. This can result in the awarding of at least 24 hours of credit. |
| Higher Level Exam |
| Course |
Grade |
Course Credit |
Credit Hours |
| Biology |
5, 6, 7 |
BIOL 120, 121 |
8 |
| Business & Org. |
5, 6, 7 |
FIN 301, MGMT 301 |
6 |
| Chemistry |
5, 6, 7 |
CHEM 105, 108 |
8 |
| Economics |
5, 6, 7 |
ECO 301, 302 |
6 |
| English |
5, 6, 7 |
ENGL 111, 112 |
6 |
| French |
5 |
FREN 101, 102 |
8 |
| French |
6, 7 |
FREN 101, 102, 201, 202 |
14 |
| Geography |
5, 6, 7 |
GEOG 110 |
3 |
| German |
5 |
GERM 101, 102 |
8 |
| German |
6, 7 |
GERM 101, 102, 201, 202 |
14 |
| History, Americas |
5, 6, 7 |
HIST 201, 202 |
6 |
| Mathematics |
5, 6, 7 |
MATH 120 |
4 |
| Music |
5, 6, 7 |
MUSC 126, 147 |
5 |
| Philosophy |
5, 6, 7 |
PHIL 101 |
3 |
| Physics |
5, 6, 7 |
PHY 104, 105 |
8 |
| Psychology |
5, 6, 7 |
PSY 101 |
3 |
| Spanish |
5 |
SPAN 101, 102 |
8 |
| Spanish |
6,7 |
SPAN 101, 102, 201, 202 |
14 |
| Theatre Arts |
5, 6, 7 |
THEA 105 |
3 |
| Visual Arts |
5, 6, 7 |
ART 131 |
3 |
| Standard Level Exam |
| Course |
Grade |
Course Credit |
Credit Hours |
| Art |
5, 6, 7 |
ART 131 |
3 |
| Biology |
6,7 |
BIOL 120, 121 |
8 |
| Chemistry |
6,7 |
CHEM 105, 108 |
8 |
| Computer Science |
6,7 |
CIS 103 |
3 |
| Economics |
6,7 |
ECO 201, 202 |
6 |
| French |
5 |
FREN 101, 102 |
8 |
| French |
6,7 |
FREN 101, 102, 201, 202 |
14 |
| German |
5 |
GERM 101, 102 |
8 |
| German |
6,7 |
GERM 101, 102, 201, 202 |
14 |
| Mathematics Stud. |
6 |
MATH 107, 109 |
6 |
| Mathematics Stud. |
7 |
MATH 109, 120 |
7 |
| Music |
6,7 |
MUSC 126, 147 |
5 |
| Philosophy |
6,7 |
PHIL 101 |
3 |
| Physics |
6,7 |
PHYS 104, 105 |
8 |
| Psychology |
6,7 |
PSY 101 |
3 |
| Spanish |
5 |
SPAN 101, 102 |
8 |
| Spanish |
6,7 |
SPAN 101, 102, 201, 202 |
14 |
| Theatre Arts |
5, 6, 7 |
THEA 105 |
3 |
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Courses Available
|
Type of Exam
|
Name of Test
|
Score
Required
|
Hours
Awarded
|
| BIOL 1204 General Biology |
SAT II Subject Exam |
Biology |
580
|
4
|
| CHEM 1054 College Chemistry |
SAT II Subject Exam |
Chemistry |
600
|
4
|
| ENGL 1113 College Comp. & Rhetoric |
SAT Verbal |
SAT I Reasoning Exam |
620
|
3
|
| ENGL 1113 College Comp. & Rhetoric |
ACT English |
ACT Examination |
28
|
3
|
| ENGL 2043 British Literature |
SAT II Subject Exam |
Literature |
600
|
3
|
| FREN 1014, 1024 French |
SAT II Subject Exam |
French (Reading Only) |
570
|
8
|
| GERM 1014, 1024 German |
SAT II Subject Exam |
German (Reading Only) |
540
|
8
|
| HIST 1013, 1023 World History |
SAT II Subject Exam |
World History |
560
|
6
|
| HIST 2013, 2023 History of the U.S. |
SAT II Subject Exam |
American History & Social Studies |
540
|
6
|
| MATH 1073 College Algebra |
SAT II Subject Exam |
Math Level I |
560
|
3
|
| MATH 1093 Plane Trigonometry |
SAT II Subject Exam |
Math Level IIC |
650
|
3
|
| PHYS 1044, 1054 General Physics |
SAT II Subject Exam |
Physics |
630
|
8
|
| SPAN 1014, 1024 Spanish |
SAT II Subject Exam |
Spanish (Reading Only) |
540
|
8
|
| *Credit for only one course will be assigned. |
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WHAT IS CLEP?
The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a series of examinations in 35 introductory college subjects that allow individualsto earn college credit for what they already know regardless of how that knowledge was acquired – through advanced course work, independent study, work experience, professional development, or extracurricular activities. Our institution awards credit for successful scores on CLEP exams.
CLEP exams are 90 minutes long and are administered on a computer. Students receive instant score reports following completion of the exam with the exception of English Composition with Essay.
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| WHAT SUBJECTS ARE OFFERED FOR CREDIT?
There are 35 exams offered by CLEP. They cover courses in the disciplines of business; composition and literature; foreign languages; history and social sciences; and science and mathematics.
*If you are taking this exam for credit at Tarleton State University, please check with your advisor or department to be approved.
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WHAT ARE THE EXAMS LIKE?
CLEP exams require college-level knowledge and critical thinking ability; sufficient preparation is required to do well.
All CLEP exams are administered on computer.
The exams are timed. All are 90 minutes long.
With the exception of English Composition with Essay, the tests are composed primarily of multiple-choice questions. Some mathematics exams include fill-in type questions.
All exams are scored on a scale of 20 to 80.
The American Council on Education (ACE) recommends a credit-granting score of 50 with the exceptions of four-semester language exam scores that are higher. *
Score reports are available upon completion of the exam so students know right away how they performed.
* An examinee cannot retest on the same exam within a 6 month period. |
*Each institution sets its own policy. Check your college’s policy to confirm credit-granting scores.
**Scores for English Composition with Essay are available 2-3 weeks after the exam date.
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| I WANT TO TAKE A CLEP EXAM - WHAT DO I DO?
Visit Univeristy Testing in the Math Building, Room 201 or call (254) 968-9423 to make an appointment and register for an examination.
Examinations times are offered at 8:30 am or 1:30 pm Monday – Thursday, call to set up an appointment.
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COST
Each CLEP exam cost $70.00 (credit card or check) plus a Tarleton State University Administration fee of $15.00 (cash or check).
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MORE INFORMATION ON CLEP
For more information about the content and format of CLEP exams, please visit: www.collegeboard.com/clep.
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College Level Examination Program:
- CLEP exams are now given via computer in our testing facilities and must be scheduled a least a week in advance with University Testing.
- Please call or email for an appointment and allow 3hrs per CLEP exam.
- Exams offered Monday through Thursday from 8:30 to 12:00 and 1:30 to 5:00 per CLEP exam.
Testing Cost:
$70.00 (preferred payment-credit card or check to CLEP) and
$15.00 service fee (payable by cash, check or money order to TSU)
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