CLEP & DSST (PLA) Testing
CLEP and DSST are PLA (Prior Learning Assessments)
CLEP and DSST are iBT (internet Based Tests) College Credit earned by Examination
SUU CLEP Policies
- A maximum of 30 credit hours of credit may be awarded from a combination of College Level Examination Programs (CLEP) and other credit earned by examination.
- Class work or AP credit earned prior to CLEP examination will be considered and may reduce the credit awarded for CLEP.
- CLEP credits are only available as options to students currently enrolled at SUU.
- Credit hours may be granted by CLEP examination as follows:
| Test | Passing Score | SUU Course(s) Satisfied | Possible Credits Earned | Test Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English & Literature | ||||
|
American Literature |
50+ |
ENGL 2200 - Literature and Culture |
3 credits |
n/a |
|
College Composition |
50+ |
ENGL 1010 - Intro to Academic Writing |
3 credits |
90 Q / 90 min + two essays at 35 min ea |
|
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature |
50+ |
ENGL 2200 - Literature and Culture |
3 credits |
80 Q / 90 min + two essays at 45 minutes ea |
|
English Literature |
50+ |
ENGL 2200 - Literature and Culture |
3 credits |
n/a |
| History & Social Sciences | ||||
|
History of the United States I |
50+ |
HIST 2700 - United States 1607-1876 |
3 credits |
n/a |
|
History of the United States II |
50+ |
HIST 2710 - United States 1877 to Present |
3 credits |
n/a |
|
Western Civilization I |
50+ |
HIST 1100 - European History I |
3 credits |
n/a |
|
Western Civilization II |
50+ |
HIST 1110 - European History II |
3 credits |
n/a |
|
American Government |
50+ |
POLS 1100 - American National Government |
3 credits |
100 Q / 90 min |
|
Introductory Psychology |
50+ |
PSY 1010 - General Psychology |
3 credits |
95 Q / 90 min |
|
Human Growth and Development |
50+ |
FLHD 1500 - Human Development through the Lifespan or PSY 1100 - Lifespan Development |
3 credits |
n/a |
|
Introductory Sociology |
50+ |
SOC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology |
3 credits |
100 Q / 90 min |
|
Principles of Microeconomics |
50+ |
ECON 2010 - Principles of Microeconomics |
3 credits |
|
|
Principles of Macroeconomics |
50+ |
ECON 2020 - Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 credits |
|
| Mathematics | ||||
|
College Mathematics |
55+ |
MATH 1030 - Contemporary Mathematics |
3 credits |
60 Q / 90 min |
|
College Algebra |
63+ |
MATH 1050 - College Algebra |
4 credits |
60 Q / 90 min |
|
Calculus |
64+ |
MATH 1210 - Calculus I |
4 credits |
44 Q / 90 min |
|
Precalculus |
61+ |
MATH 1060 - Trigonometry |
3 credits |
n/a |
| Sciences | ||||
|
Biology |
50+ |
BIOL 1010 - Intro to Biology |
3 credits |
115 Q / 90 min |
|
Chemistry |
50+ |
CHEM 1010 - Introductory Chemistry |
3 credits |
75 Q / 90 min |
| World Languages | ||||
|
French Language, Level 1 |
50 - 58 |
FREN 1XXX (upon advisement from Student Success Advisor) |
4 credits |
n/a |
|
French Language, Level 2 |
59+ |
FREN 1XXX & FREN 2XXX (upon advisement from Student Success Advisor) |
8 credits |
n/a |
|
German Language, Level 1 |
50 - 58 |
GERM 1XXX (upon advisement from Student Success Advisor) |
4 credits |
n/a |
|
German Language, Level 2 |
59+ |
GERM 1XXX & GERM 2XXX (upon advisement from Student Success Advisor) |
8 credits |
n/a |
|
Spanish Language, Level 1 |
50 - 58 |
SPAN 1XXX (upon advisement from Student Success Advisor) |
4 credits |
120 Q / 90 min |
|
Spanish Language, Level 2 |
59+ |
SPAN 1XXX & SPAN 2XXX (upon advisement from Student Success Advisor) |
8 credits |
n/a |
|
Spanish with Writing, Level 1 |
50 - 58 |
SPAN 1XXX (upon advisement from Student Success Advisor) |
4 credits |
n/a |
|
Spanish with Writing, Level 2 |
59+ | SPAN 1XXX & SPAN 2XXX (upon advisement from Student Success Advisor) | 8 credits | n/a |
Email: specialtest@suu.edu or leave a message at 435-865-8113
- SUU fees are $25.00. A payment receipt is required at the time of testing. Pay using a credit card online or with cash at cashier's office.
- CLEP eCBT exam fee = $93. Must be paid prior to testing.
- CLEP College Board/Home page
- Register/Payment for CLEP at College Board
- SUU Online Payment for CLEP (With Essay)
- SUU Online Payment for CLEP (Without Essay)
Last updated on November 18, 2021
Credit hours may be granted by DSST examination as follows:
| Test | Passing Score | SUU Course(s) Satisfied | Possible Credits Earned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & Social Sciences | |||
| Art of the Western World | 400+ | ART 1010 - Intro to Visual Arts | 3 credits |
| The Civil War and Reconstruction | 400+ | HIST 1000E | 3 credits |
| Criminal Justice | 400+ | CJ 1000E | 3 credits |
| General Anthropology | 400+ | ANTH 1010 - Cultural Anthropology | 3 credits |
| History of the Soviet Union | 400+ | HIST 1000E | 3 credits |
| A History of the Vietnam War | 400+ | HIST 1000E | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Geography | 400+ | GEOG 1300 - World Regional Geography | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Law Enforcement | 400+ | CJ 1000E | 3 credits |
| Lifespan Development Psychology | 400+ |
FLHD 1500 - Human Development through the Lifespan or PSY 1100 - Lifespan Development |
3 credits |
| Personal Finance | 400+ |
FIN 2780 - Personal Finance |
3 credits |
| Substance Abuse | 400+ | PE 2000E | 3 credits |
| Mathematics | |||
| Fundamentals of College Algebra | 420+ | MATH 1010 - Intermediate Algebra | 4 credits |
| Math for Liberal Arts | 420+ | MATH 1030 - Contemporary Mathematics | 3 credits |
| Principles of Statistics | 420+ | MATH 1031 - Statistical Reasoning | 3 credits |
| Sciences | |||
| Astronomy | 400+ | PHYS 1040 - Elementary Astronomy | 3 credits |
| Health and Human Development | 400+ | PE 1098 - Wellness Dynamics | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Geology | 400+ | GEO 1010 - Geology Introductory Survey | 3 credits |
Last updated on November 19, 2021