College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a series of standardized examinations recognized by many colleges and universities. Successful completion of these tests enables students to receive credit for courses for which they have gained commensurate knowledge. Currently, Kentucky State University awards semester credit hours for 21 University courses through CLEP examinations.
The CLEP exams are given at the University by appointment. Students should consult with their Academic Advisor before selecting and purchasing CLEP exams to ensure its acceptance for the major and course required. Once the appropriate test is confirmed and approved by the Advisor, students should register for the appropriate CLEP examination through the College Board website the semester before enrolling in the corresponding Kentucky State University course. If unsuccessful on the CLEP exam, students can register for the course during the next semester.
Appointments for CLEP exams should be completed with the University’s Testing Services after you have registered with the CLEP College Board. For most of the CLEP examinations, Kentucky State University uses the minimum passing score on the objective portions recommended by the Commission on Educational Credit of the American Council on Education. The scores below are effective fall of 2011 and will be retroactive for students who are currently enrolled at Kentucky State University.
The University courses for which CLEP credit is given, as well as the appropriate CLEP examination for each minimum score required to receive University credit, are the following:
| Examination | Minimum Score | KSU Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature | 50 | ENG 324 or ENG 325 | 3 |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 50 | ENG 211 or ENG 215 | 3 |
| College Composition (with Essay) | 50 | ENG 101 | 3 |
| College Composition (Modular) | 50 | ENG 101 | 3 |
| English Literature | 50 | ENG 322 or ENG 323 | 3 |
| Humanities | 50 | PHI 200 | 3 |
| French Languages (Level 1) | 50 | FRE 101, FRE 102 | 6 |
| German Languages (Level 1) | 50 | Elective | 6 |
| Spanish Languages (Level 1) | 50 | SPA 101, SPA 102 | 6 |
| American Government | 50 | POS 101 | 3 |
| Human Growth and Development | 50 | EDU 221 | 3 |
| Introductory Psychology | 50 | PSY 200 | 3 |
| Introductory Sociology | 50 | SOC 203 | 3 |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 50 | ECO 202 | 3 |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 50 | ECO 201 | 3 |
| Social Sciences and History | 50 | Elective | 3 |
| History of the U.S. I: Colonies to 1877 | 50 | HIS 201 | 3 |
| History of the U.S. II: 1865 to Present | 50 | HIS 202 | 3 |
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East - 1648 | 50 | HIS 101 | 3 |
| Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present | 50 | HIS 102 | 3 |
| Biology | 50 | BIO 101 | 3 |
| Biology | 50 | BIO 111 | 4 |
| Calculus | 50 | MAT 131 | 5 |
| Chemistry | 50 | CHE 101, CHE 110 | 4 |
| College Algebra | 50 | MAT 115 | 3 |
| College Mathematics | 50 | MAT 111 | 3 |
| Natural Sciences | 50 | BIO 103 | 3 |
| Pre-Calculus | 50 | MAT 120 | 4 |
| Financial Accounting | 50 | ACC 201 | 3 |
| Business Law | 50 | BUA 321 | 3 |
| Information Systems and Computer Applications | 50 | COS 100 | 3 |
| Macroeconomics | 50 | ECO 202 | 3 |
| Principles of Management | 50 | MGT 301 | 3 |
| Principles of Marketing | 50 | MKT 301 | 3 |