College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)


The CLEP examinations were designed for students who wish to utilize previous knowledge and experience in lieu of required coursework. CLEP is a national program of credit-by-examination, allowing students to obtain recognition for college-level achievement. This privilege is intended to measure information and training gained from practical experience that may be considered the equivalent of the experience and training received by students in an organized course given at the University.

Credits may be acquired through the CLEP examinations. These credits may be used to fill General Education Requirements, and may also be accepted as equivalent to specific courses.

Individual departments and/or colleges may specify the exact courses required to fill their requirements and may require more than the minimum General Education requirements. Some departments and colleges require specific coursework for General Education, which the CLEP exams may not satisfy.

If, prior to taking a CLEP examination, a student has received credit (including AP credit) for any coursework equivalent to the subject matter of a CLEP examination, the credits earned from the course will be deducted from the earned CLEP credits.

Other institutions have policies differing from those of USU regarding CLEP scores and credits granted for those scores. For transfer students, CLEP credit posted to another institution's transcript is reevaluated based on USU's standard.

CLEP Tests Taken Prior to Fall 2001

In Fall 2001, CLEP began using computer-based testing. The results of the computer-based tests are somewhat different for most of the exams. For historical data on how credits were accepted prior to Fall 2001, see an earlier version of the Advisor Handbook, or contact the Office of Advising and Transition Services at 797-9303.

For more information about CLEP Credit Allocation please contact Admissions at 797-1004.

CLEP Examinations Credit Allocation Table (for tests taken Fall 2001 or later)

Last Updated November 29, 2006

CLEP Examination Test Score Equivalent Credits Granted
American Government 60 3 (BAI) credits 3
American Literature 50 ENGL 2160 (3) 3
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature 52 ENGL 2200 (BHU) (3) 3
Biology 50 BIOL 1010 (BLS) (3) 3
Calculus 50 3 (QL) credits 3
Chemistry - no credit awarded 0
College Algebra 50 3 (QL) credits 3
College Algebra - Trigonometry - no credit awarded 0
College Mathematics - no credit awarded 0
English Composition 50 ENGL 1010 (CL1) (3) 3
French Language - no credit awarded 0
Freshman College Composition 53 ENGL 1010 (CL1) (3) 3
German Language - no credit awarded 0
History of the United States I: Early to 1877 50 HIST 2700 (BAI) (3) 3
History of the United States II: 1865 to Present 50 HIST 2710 (BAI) (3) 3
Human Growth and Development 53 PSY 1100 (3) 3
Humanities 50 3 elective credits 3
Information Systems and Computer Applications - no credit awarded 0
Introduction to Educational Psychology 53 PSY 3660 (2)** 2
Introductory Business Law 62 MHR 2050 (3) 3
Introductory Psychology 55 PSY 1010 (BSS) (3) 3
Introductory Sociology 55 SOC 1010 (BSS) (3) 3
Natural Sciences 50 3 elective credits 3
Principles of Accounting - no credit awarded 0
Principles of Macroeconomics 53 ECON 1500 (BAI) (3) 3
Principles of Management - no credit awarded 0
Principles of Marketing 62 BA 3500 3
Principles of Microeconomics 54 ECON 2010 (BSS) (3) 3
Social Sciences and History 50 3 elective credits 3
Spanish Language - no credit awarded 0
Trigonometry - no credit awarded 0
Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 50 HIST 1100 (BHU) (3) 3
Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present 50 HIST 1110 (BHU) (3) 3

* The minimum score requirement for this exam is subject to change.

**Students who plan to use Psy 3660 for teacher licensure should contact the teacher licensure office in Education 103, phone 797-1443, prior to making arrangements for the examination.

NOTE: Students may receive a maximum of 30 credits through the combination of CLEP credit and cooperative education/internship credit.


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