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CLEP Information

CLEP Examination
Courses Available
Name of Test
Score
Required
Hours
Awarded
BIOL 1204 General Biology General Biology
50
4
CHEM 1054 College Chemistry General Chemistry
50
4
CIS 1043 Intro. to Computer Information Systems Information Systems & 
Computer Applications
50
3
ECO 2013 Prin. of Economics:  Macro Principles of Macroeconomics
50
3
ECO 2023 Prin. of Economics:  Micro Principles of Microeconomics
50
3
ENGL 2043 British Literature
English Literature w/Essay
50
3
ENGL 2033 American Literature American Literature w/Essay
50
3
FREN 1014, 1024 French College French
50
6
FREN 1014, 1024, 2013, 2023 French College French
62
12
G B 4323 Business Law I Introductory Business Law
50
3
GERM 1014, 1024 German College Level German
50
6
GERM 1014, 1024, 2013, 2023 German College Level German
63
12
HIST 1013 World History to 1700 Western Civilization I
50
3
HIST 1023 World History since 1700 Western Civilization II
50
3
HIST 2013 History of the U.S. I U.S. History I
50
3
HIST 2023 History of the U.S. II U.S. History II
50
3
MATH 1073 College Algebra College Algebra
50
3
MATH 1204 Calculus I Calculus
50
4
MGMT 3013 Principles of Management Principles of Management
50
3
MKTG 3143 Marketing Principles of Marketing
50
3
POLS 2013 American Government American Government
50
3
PSY 1013 General Psychology Introductory Psychology
50
3
SOC 2013 Intro. to Sociology Introductory Sociology
50
3
SPAN 1014, 1024 Spanish College Spanish
57
8
SPAN 1014, 1024, 2013, 2023 Spanish College Spanish
66
14
*Credit for only one course will be assigned.      

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Advanced Placement
Courses Available
Name of Test
Score
Required
Hours
Awarded
ART 2313 Art History I History of Art
3
3
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
FREN 1014, 1024, 2013 French French Language
3
11
FREN 1014, 1024, 2013, 2023 French French Language
4
14
FREN 1014, 1024, 2013, 2023 and one advanced course French French Language
5
17
GEOL 1074 Intro. to Environmental Science Environmental Science
3
4
GERM 1014, 1024 German German Language
2
8
GERM 1014, 1024, 2013 German German Language
3
11
GERM 1014, 1024, 2013, 2023 German German Language
4
14
GERM 1014, 1024, 2013, 2023 an+d one advanced course German German Language
5
17
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
SPAN 1014, 1024, 2013, 2023 Spanish Spanish Language
4
14
SPAN 1014, 1024, 2013, 2023 and one advanced course Spanish Language
5
17
*Credit for only one course will be assigned.

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International Baccalaureate Program
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

 

SAT / ACT Exams
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)

For more information www.collegeboard.com

 



University Testing
Box T-0940
Stephenville, TX 76402
254-968-9423 fax:254-968-9668
testing@tarleton.edu