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CLEP
The College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP®) gives you the opportunity to earn college credit for what you already know with qualifying scores on one or more CLEP examinations. These exams test your knowledge of introductory college-level subjects. Youngstown State University's Comprehensive Testing Center offers all 33 CLEP exams. Students should check with their home insitution to verify which exams will be awarded credit.
Youngstown State University awards credit for successful scores on 10 CLEP exams. The following table lists the exam(s) for which credit is granted, the required score, and the course for which you would receive credit.
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CLEP Exam
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Required Score
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Credit Granted
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Equivalent Course
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General Biology 1
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49
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4
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BIOL 2601, 2601L
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General Chemistry
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47
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4
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CHEM 1515, 1515L
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French Language
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36
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4
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FRNCH 1500
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50
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4
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FRNCH 2600 only
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62
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3
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FRNCH 2605 only
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German Language
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36
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4
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GERMN 1550
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40
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4
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GERMN 2600 only
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42
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4
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GERMN 2605 only
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Introductory Business Law
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51
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3
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MGT 2604
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Natural Science
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50
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6
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PHYS 1500, BIOL 1505
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Principles of Macroeconomics
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50
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3
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ECON 2630
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Principles of Microeconomics
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50
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3
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ECON 2610
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Psychology
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50
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3
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Psych 1560
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Spanish Language
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41
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3
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SPAN 1550
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50
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4
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SPAN 2600 only
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Credit earned for CLEP tests will be awarded upon receipt of an official report sent from the issuing institution. For currently enrolled students, eligibility for credit is based on those tests recognized by the university during the term the report is received. Credit to students, whose reports are received prior to enrollment, will be awarded based on those tests recognized at the time of matriculation.
Fees
Administration Fee:$25.00, non-refundable, (cash, check, or credit card) payable to YSU.
CLEP Exam Fee:$80.00 payable by credit card (preferably), check, or money order, made payable to CLEP.
Military Service Members: Active Duty/Reserves/National Guard—There is no examination fee, but you will have to pay the college’s administration fee. Military personnel must present military ID and a second form of government-issued, photo ID (such as a driver’s license or a passport).
What should I bring on exam day?
Please bring two forms of identification to the test center.Your primary ID must include your photo and signature; e.g. a driver’s license or passport. Your secondary ID must have a signature and/or photo; e.g. a social security card or student ID card. Note: Student/college ID cards are acceptable only as a secondary form of ID. Cell phones, calculators, PDAs of any kind, beepers, alarm watches, books, papers, and food are not allowed in the testing room. A calculator is provided if your exam requires you to use one. Each exam lasts approximately two hours. Please plan accordingly. Candidates with disabilities who require accommodations must make arrangements well in advance of the test date.
For more information:
The College Board’s website provides additional information about CLEP exams, including exam descriptions and test preparation resources:
www.collegeboard.com/clep
You can also contact your academic adviser to discuss whether CLEP is right for you. |