Credit By Examination

Students may earn credit by examination for satisfactory scores on the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), College Board Advanced Placement Examinations (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), Tech Prep courses, and subject tests and challenge examinations. Credit is placed on the transcript the first semester the student enrolls at CC.

Credit by examination is exactly the same as successfully passing the equivalent CC course. ACT or SAT credit may be obtained for the following courses and scores.

Course	ACT	SAT
ENGL 1301	29-32	580-679
ENGL 1301 and 1302	32	680
MATH 1314	27	560

International Baccalaureate

Clarendon College recognizes credit for international baccalaureate scores. With a minimum exam score of four in each subject area, CC will grant 24-semester hours of college credit to entering freshmen who have successfully completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Non-IB diploma holders with appropriate higher-level scores will have their courses evaluated for credit eligibility. Credit determinations are made on an individual basis. Contact the Office of Admissions for more information.

IB Examination	Score	CC Course	Credit Hours
Biology SL	4	BIOL 1406	4
Biology HL	4	BIOL 1406, 1407	8
Chemistry SL	4	CHEM 1311, 1111	4
Chemistry HL	4	CHEM 1311, 1312, 1111, 1112	8
Economics SL	4	ECON 2301	3
Economics HL	4	ECON 2301,2302	6
English SL or HL	4	ENGL 1301, 1302	6
History SL or HL	4	HIST 1000, 2000	8
Music SL or HL	4	MUSI 1306	6
Mathematics SL	4	MATH 1314	3
Mathematics HL	4	MATH 2413	3
Psychology SL or HL	4	PSYC 2301	8
Spanish SL or HL	4	SPAN 1411, 1412	3
Theater Arts SL or HL	4	DRAM 1310	8

Advanced Placement

Advanced Placement (AP) exam credit may be granted for the following subjects and scores. If courses are not listed, Clarendon College does not accept scores for those courses.

*Lecture and lab credits are awarded.

Subject	Credit	Minimum
Art History	ARTS 1303	4
General Biology	BIOL 1406*	3
General Biology	BIOL 1406*, 1407*	4
Calculus AB	MATH 2413	3
Calculus BC	MATH 2413	3
Chemistry	CHEM 1311, 1111	3
Chemistry	CHEM 1311, 1111, 1312, 1112*	4
Economics (Macro)	ECON 2301	4
Economics (Micro)	ECON 2302	4
English Language/Literature	ENGL 1301	3
English Language/Literature	ENGL 1301, 1302	4
Government	GOVT 2305	4
European History	HIST 2311	4
U.S. History	HIST 1301, 1302	4
Psychology	PSYC 2301	4
Spanish	SPAN 1411*	3
Spanish	SPAN 1411*, 1412*	4

 

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Students who believe that they already possess the knowledge and/or skills taught in certain courses or programs offered by the college may obtain credit for one or more courses by successful taking of an examination.  The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a national testing program administered by the Educational Testing Service.  Clarendon College is a testing center for CLEP. Clarendon College awards credit for students who successfully complete one or more CLEP subject- examinations; however, Clarendon College does not grant credit on the basis of the College Board CLEP General Examination Scores.  Successful performance on each CLEP Subject Examination is set by Clarendon College after considering the College Board's score recommendation.

CLEP Examination	CC Course Equivalent	Min Score	Credit Hours
Accounting	ACCT 2301	50	3
Business Law	BUSI 2301	50	3
Microcomputer Applications	COSC 1401	50	4
Macroeconomics	ECON 2301	50	3
Microeconomics	ECON 2302	50	3
English Composition	ENGL 1301	50	3
	ENGL 1302	50	3
English Literature	ENGL 2332	50	3
	ENGL 2333	50	3
American Government	GOVT 2305	50	3
U.S. History*
*Pre 1877	HIST 1301	50	3
*Post 1877	HIST 1302	50	3
College Algebra	MATH 1314	50	3
Trigonometry	MATH 1316	50	3
Psychology
Introduction to Human Development	PSYC 2301	50	3
Sociology	SOCI 1301	50	3
Spanish	SPAN 1411	50	4
	SPAN 1412	66	4

 

Course Challenge Examinations

Students are eligible to apply for this examination if they earned predominately "A" grades in the subject in high school, scored exceptionally high on a nationally recognized test and/or if they can demonstrate to the division director significant and relevant experience in the subject area and a CLEP exam is not available in the course.  Final approval for a Course Challenge Exam must be obtained through the Vice President of Instruction.

Once approval to test is obtained, the student is required to pay a fee. The testing fee is payable in   advance, and is non-refundable, regardless of the grade earned on the test. A grade of "B" (85) or better must be earned on the exam in order to receive credit for the course.  The course number, course title, and the number of semester credit hours earned will be recorded on the transcript.  No grade points are earned.  Credit may not be used to meet residency requirements.  Credit will not be posted until the student has completed 12 semester hours at Clarendon College.

 

Evaluated Credit (Evaluation of Credentials)

Students may earn credit by an evaluation of various credentials, including by not limited to:

1. State or national board exams/certifications, (LVN, R.N., Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, etc.);
2. Non-traditional transcripts (hospital schools, cosmetology, etc.);
3. Nationally recognized tests or certifications;
4. Formal military training.

Students wishing to apply for Credit by Experience must fill out, attach necessary documentation and submit the Credit By Experience Application to the Registrar's Office. If at the conclusion of the process credit is awarded the course number, the course title, and the number of semester hours of credit will be recorded on the transcript.  No grade points are earned; credit may not be used to meet residency requirements.