College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
The University of Arizona accepts CLEP exam scores (as well as DSST, Advanced Placement, Cambridge International, and International Baccalaureate exam scores) as a basis for awarding credit toward a degree.The examinations offered through the CLEP test students' mastery of college-level material acquired in ways other than formal course work, such as self-study, extracurricular activities, or living abroad. CLEP examinations may be utilized by nontraditional learners, military service members and veterans, as well as traditional students. The examinations are increasingly valuable to degree-seeking students as a means of satisfying certain course or subject area requirements, or for earning elective credits without enrolling in those courses.
Prospective and currently enrolled students utilizing these examinations cannot earn credit through CLEP for subjects or courses equivalent to, or at a lower level than, other courses for which they have already earned credit through formal course work. Students should consult with their academic advisor to make sure they are eligible to take a specific subject exam.
The University of Arizona accepts CLEP for college credit, providing satisfactory scores are attained. Passing scores for subjects credited through the CLEP are recorded simply as CR (credit), and may not necessarily be stated in terms of a specific course equivalent. No record is made of failing scores. Units earned through CLEP and other exams (i.e., AP, IB, department competency/proficiency exams, and special exams) cannot exceed 60 units for a baccalaureate degree.
CLEP examinations are available through the Testing Office at The University of Arizona. However, not all CLEP exams are awarded credit at the UA. Credit is determined from the CLEP credit table that applies to the date when the exam was taken. Credits earned are based on the student's exam performance and may be applied toward the major, minor, or General Education requirements. Students should contact their academic advisor to confirm how exam credit will apply toward a specific program.
Contact Information:
UA Testing Office
The University of Arizona
220 W. 6th Street, Room B116
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 621-7589
Testing Office Homepage
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Exam Title |
Score |
General Education and Foundations |
See Note Below |
Course Credit |
CLEP Credit |
| American Government | 50 | T2 Individuals & Societies or T1 POL 150 | OR* | POL 201 | 3 units |
| American Literature | 55 | T2 Humanities or T1 ENGL 160C1 | OR* | Elective credit | 3 units |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 50 | T2 Humanities or T1 ENGL 160B1 | OR* | Elective credit | 3 units |
| Calculus with Elementary Functions | 50 | Satisfies Math requirement for all students | MATH 125 | 3 units | |
| College Algebra | 50 | Satisfies -G- & -M- Math strand requirement | MATH 112 | 3 units | |
| College Composition
Note: As of 4/15/14, the Writing Program will no longer accept the College Composition Modular exam.. |
50 | ENGL 101 The student must still take ENGL 102 to complete the Composition Requirement. |
OR* | ENGL department elective credit and placement into ENGL 109H (Honors Composition). | 3 units |
| College Level French Language
Note: students enrolled in their first language class may take the CLEP exam to earn additional language credit, if the exam is taken before the end of the 7th week of the fall or spring semester. |
66 | Satisfies foreign language requirement for all students | FREN 101, 102, 201, & 202 | 16 units | |
| 62 | Satisfies foreign language requirement for non-BA students | FREN 101, 102, & 201 | 12 units | ||
| 55 | Satisfies foreign language requirement for non-BA students | FREN 101 & 102 | 8 units | ||
| 50 | None | FREN 101 | 4 units | ||
| College Level German Language
Note: students enrolled in their first language class may take the CLEP exam to earn additional language credit, if the exam is taken before the end of the 7th week of the fall or spring semester. |
60 | Satisfies foreign language requirement for all students | GER 101, 102, 201, & 202 | 16 units | |
| 51 | Satisfies foreign language requirement for non-BA students | GER 101, 102, & 201 | 12 units | ||
| 46 | Satisfies foreign language requirement for non-BA students | GER 101 & 102 | 8 units | ||
| 39 | None | GER 101 | 4 units | ||
| College Level Spanish Language
Note: students enrolled in their first language class may take the CLEP exam to earn additional language credit, if the exam is taken before the end of the 7th week of the fall or spring semester. |
68 | Satisfies foreign language requirement for all students | SPAN 101, 102, 201, & 202 | 16 units | |
| 66 | Satisfies foreign language requirement for non-BA students | SPAN 101, 102, & 201 | 12 units | ||
| 55 | Satisfies foreign language requirement for non-BA students | SPAN 101 & 102 | 8 units | ||
| 50 | None | SPAN 101 | 4 units | ||
| English Literature | 55 | T2 Humanities or T1 ENGL 160C1 | OR* | Elective credit | 3 units |
| Financial Accounting | 50 or above | None | Elective credit | 3 units | |
| General Biology | 50 | T2 Natural Sciences or T1 ECOL 170 | OR* | ECOL departmental elective credit | 3 units |
| General Chemistry | 50 | T2 Natural Sciences or T1 CHEM 170 | OR* | CHEM 151 | 4 units |
| History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 | 56 | T2 Humanities or T1 HIST 160C1 | OR* | HIST departmental elective credit | 3 units |
| History of the United States II: 1865 to Present | 56 | T2 Individuals & Societies or T1 HIST 150C3 | OR* | HIST departmental elective credit | 3 units |
| Human Growth and Development | 50 | None | FSHD 117 | 3 units | |
| Humanities | None | None | None | ||
| Information Systems and Computer Applications | None | None | None | ||
| Introductory Business Law | 50 or above | None | MGMT departmental elective credit | 3 units | |
| Introductory Psychology | 50 | T2 Individuals & Societies or T1 PSY 150A1 | OR* | PSY 101 | 3 units |
| Introductory Sociology | 50 | T2 Individuals & Societies or T1 SOC 150B1 | OR* | SOC 101 | 3 units |
| Natural Science | 56 | T2 Natural Sciences and T1 GEOG 170 | OR* | Elective credit | 6 units |
| 53 | T2 Natural Sciences or T1 GEOG 170 | OR* | Elective credit | 3 units | |
| Precalculus | 50 | Satisfies 'G' & 'M' Math strand requirement | MATH 120R | 3 units | |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 50 | None | ECON 201B | 3 units | |
| Principles of Marketing | None | None | None | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | 50 | T2 Individuals & Societies | OR* | ECON 201A | 3 units |
| Social Science/History | 56 | T2 Individuals & Societies and T1 HIST 150 | OR* | Elective credit | 6 units |
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | 56 | T2 Humanities or T1 HIST 160B1 | OR* | HIST departmental elective credit | 3 units |
| Western Civilization II: 1648 to Present | 56 | T2 Individuals & Societies or T1 HIST 150C1 | OR* | HIST departmental elective credit | 3 units |
Note: Students have the option of using exam score for Gen Ed/Foundations or for specific non-Gen Ed/Foundations course credit. This option should be exercised with the assistance of a college advisor.
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