DSST Examination Program
The University of Arizona accepts DSST exam scores (as well as College-Level Examination Program, Advanced Placement, Cambridge International, and International Baccalaureate exam scores) as a basis for awarding credit toward a degree. The examinations offered through the DSST test students' mastery of college-level material acquired in ways other than formal course work, such as self-study, extracurricular activities, or living abroad. DSST 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 DSST 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 DSST for college credit, providing satisfactory scores are attained. Passing scores for subjects credited through the DSST 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 DSST and other exams (i.e., AP, IB, CIE, CLEP, department competency/proficiency exams, and special exams) cannot exceed 60 units for a baccalaureate degree.
DSST credit is considered credit by examination at the UA. Credit is determined from the DSST credit table that applies to the date when you took the exam. Credits you earn based on your exam performance may be counted toward your major or minor fields of study or General Education requirements. See the DSST credit table below, and contact a UA academic advisor to confirm course credit towards specific programs.
For further information regarding DSST at the University of Arizona, contact:
Office of Admissions and New Student Enrollment
The University of Arizona
PO Box 210040
Tucson, AZ 85721-0040
Phone: (520) 621-3237
Email: appinfo@arizona.edu
2021-2022 DSST Exam Table
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APPLICATION TO UA DEGREE |
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DSST Exam name |
Score |
General Education and Foundations |
Course Credit |
DSST Credit |
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| Art of the Western World | 400 or Better | T2 Arts or EP: Artist | ARH201 | 3 units | |
| Astronomy | None | None | 0 units | ||
| Business Ethics and Society | None | None | 0 units | ||
| Business Mathematics | None | None | 0 units | ||
| Civil War and Reconstruction | 400 or Better | None | Elective credit | 3 units | |
| Computing & Information Technology | None | None | 0 units | ||
| Criminal Justice | 400 or Better | None | PA241 | 3 units | |
| Environmental Science | 400 or Better | None | Elective credit | 3 units | |
| Ethics in America | 400 or Better | None | None | 0 units | |
| Ethics in Technology | 400 or Better | None | Elective credit | 3 units | |
| Foundations of Education | 400 or Better | None | TLS departmental elective credit | 3 units | |
| Fundamentals of College Algebra | None | None | 0 units | ||
| Fundamentals of Counseling | 400 or Better | None | Elective credit | 3 units | |
| Fundamentals of Cybersecurity | 400 or Better | None | CYBV departmental elective credit | 3 units | |
| General Anthropology | None | None | 0 units | ||
| Health and Human Development | 400 or Better | None | FSHD departmental elective credit | 3 units | |
| History of the Soviet Union | 400 or Better | None | Elective credit | 3 units | |
| History of the Vietnam War | 400 or better | None | Elective credit | 3 units | |
| Human Resource Management | None | None | 0 units | ||
| Introduction to Business | 400 or Better | None | Elective credit | 3 units | |
| Introduction to Geography | 400 or Better | T1 Individuals & Societies or EP: Social Scientist | GEOG departmental elective credit | 3 units | |
| Introduction to Geology | 400 or Better | T1 Natural Sciences or EP: Natural Scientist | GEOS departmental elective credit | 3 units | |
| Introduction to Law Enforcement | 400 or Better | None | Elective credit | 3 units | |
| Introduction to World Religions | None | None | 0 units | ||
| Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 400 or Better | None | Elective credit | 3 units | |
| Management Information Systems | None | None | 0 units | ||
| Math for Liberal Arts | None | None | 0 units | ||
| Money and Banking | None | None | 0 units | ||
| Organizational Behavior | 400 or Better | None | Elective credit | 3 units | |
| Personal Finance | None | None | 0 units | ||
| Principles of Advanced English Composition | None | None | 0 units | ||
| Principles of Finance | 400 or Better | None | Elective credit | 3 units | |
| Principles of Public Speaking | 400 or Better | None | COMM119 | 3 units | |
| Principles of Statistics | None | None | 0 units | ||
| Principles of Supervision | 400 or Better | None | LDRV departmental elective credit | 3 units | |
| Substance Abuse | None | None | 0 units | ||
| Technical Writing | 400 or Better | None | Elective credit | 3 units | |
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