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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 University. 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:

Universtiy of Arizona Testing Office
The University of Arizona
220 W. 6th Street, Room B116
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 621-7589
Testing Office Homepage

2022-2023 CLEP TABLE

APPLICATION TO UA DEGREE

Exam Title

Score

Course Credit

CLEP Credit

American Government 50 POL 201;
or EP: Social Scientist;
or T2 Individuals & Societies
3 units
American Literature 55 Elective credit;
or EP: Humanist;
or T2 Humanities
3 units
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature 50 Elective credit;
or EP: Humanist;
or T2 Humanities
3 units
Calculus (previously Calculus with Elementary Functions) 50 MATH 125; Satisfies math requirement for all students 3 units
College Algebra 50 MATH 112; Satisfies G- & M- math strand requirement 3 units
College Composition  50 ENGL departmental elective credit and placement into ENGL 109H (Honors Composition). The student must still take ENGL 102 or 109H to complete the composition requirement. 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 FREN 101, 102, 201, & 202; Satisfies second language requirement for all students 16 units
62 FREN 101, 102, & 201; Satisfies second language requirement for non-BA students 12 units
55 FREN 101 & 102; Satisfies second language requirement for non-BA students 8 units
50 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 GER 101, 102, 201, & 202; Satisfies second language requirement for all students 16 units
51 GER 101, 102, & 201; Satisfies second language requirement for non-BA students 12 units
46 GER 101 & 102, Satisfies second language requirement for non-BA students 8 units
39 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 SPAN 101, 102, 201, & 202; Satisfies second language requirement for all students 16 units
66 SPAN 101, 102, & 201; Satisfies second language requirement for non-BA students 12 units
55 SPAN 101 & 102; Satisfies second language requirement for non-BA students 8 units
50 SPAN 101 4 units
College Mathematics   None None
English Literature 55 Elective credit;
or EP: Humanist;
or T2 Humanities
3 units
Financial Accounting 50 or above Elective credit 3 units
General Biology 50 ECOL departmental elective credit;
or EP: Natural Scientist;
or T2 Natural Sciences
3 units
General Chemistry 50 CHEM 151;
or EP: Natural Scientist;
or T2 Natural Sciences
4 units
History of the United States I:  Early Colonization to 1877 56 HIST departmental elective credit;
or EP: Humanist;
or T2 Humanities
3 units
History of the United States II:  1865 to Present 56 HIST departmental elective credit;
or EP: Social Scientist;
or T2 Individuals & Societies
3 units
Human Growth and Development 50 FSHD 117 3 units

Humanities

 50 or above Elective credit 3 units
Information Systems  50 or above Elective credit 3 units
Introduction to Educational Psychology   None None
Introductory Business Law 50 or above MGMT departmental elective credit 3 units
Introductory Psychology 50 PSY 101;
or EP: Social Scientist;
or T2 Individuals & Societies
3 units
Introductory Sociology 50 SOC 101;
or EP: Social Scientist;
or T2 Individuals & Societies
3 units
Natural Science 56 Elective credit;
or EP: Natural Scientist;
or T2 Natural Sciences
6 units
53 Elective credit;
or EP: Natural Scientist;
or T2 Natural Sciences
3 units
Precalculus 50 Math 120R; Satisfies G- & M- math strand requirement  3 units
Principles of Macroeconomics 50 ECON 201B 3 units
Principles of Management    None None
Principles of Marketing   None None
Principles of Microeconomics 50 ECON 201A;
or EP: Social Scientist;
or T2 Individuals & Societies
3 units
Social Science/History 56 Elective credit;
or EP: Social Scientist;
or T2 Individuals & Societies
6 units
Spanish with Writing

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 SPAN 101, 102, 201, & 202; Satisfies second language requirement for all students 16 units
60 SPAN 101, 102, & 201; Satisfies second language requirement for non-BA students 12 units
55 SPAN 101 & 102; Satisfies second language requirement for non-BA students 8 units
50 SPAN 101 4 units
Western Civilization I:  Ancient Near East to 1648 56 HIST departmental elective credit;
or EP: Humanist;
or T2 Humanities
3 units
Western Civilization II:  1648 to Present 56 HIST departmental elective credit;
or EP: Social Scientist;
or T2 Individuals & Societies
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.

Related Guidelines and Links

  • College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Policy Memo (Revision 05/2014)

Related Policies

    General Education Curriculum
    Writing Requirement, Foundations
    Mathematics Requirements, Foundations
    Second Language Requirement for Undergraduate Degrees
    Advanced Placement (AP) Program
    Cambridge International Examination (CIE) Program
    DSST Examination Program
    International Baccalaureate (IB) Program

 

* Please note that sections titled Frequently Asked Questions, Related Guidelines and links, Related Policies, Information for Advisors and Revision History are provided solely for the convenience of users and are not part of the official University policy.

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