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Approved 12/10/01
Shasta College Policy for Credit through the College Level
Examination Program (CLEP)
Upon completion of six semester units at Shasta College, a student may
submit official College Level Examination Program (CLEP) test results to
Shasta College as developed and administered by the College Entrance
Examination Board (CEEB). Contact the CEEB for a testing center location
(Shasta College is not a testing center). CEEB established the program to
serve students who have a college-level education developed outside of the
classroom (i.e. military experience/training). The following restrictions
apply:
o Up to 30 semester units may be applied toward an Associate degree. For the
General Examinations, a score of 500 or better will earn credit. Except for
the Subject Examinations noted below, a scale score of 50 or higher will
earn credit for a subject exam.
o Grades and grade points will not be assigned to CLEP units.
o Units awarded through CLEP will not count toward the 12-unit residency
requirement of Shasta College.
o CLEP-awarded units for satisfactory completion of General Examinations
will post as electives, except as noted below.
o Where considered by the appropriate department and division, CLEP General
Examinations may satisfy specific courses or a specific course’s
pre-requisites. Contact the appropriate department or division center to
determine which, if any, of the examinations may satisfy specific courses or
course pre-requisites. Minimum scores for Shasta College course
equivalencies, where established, may be obtained from Admissions and
Records.
o Shasta College may offer credit for Subject Examinations (beyond those
listed below) as determined by the appropriate department or division
center. Contact the appropriate department or division center to determine
which, if any, of the Subject Examinations are accepted. Minimum scores for
Shasta College course equivalencies, where established, may be obtained from
Admissions and Records.
o Shasta College will grant credit for the following CLEP Subject
Examinations in accordance with a CSU system-wide policy:
Algebra and Trigonometry (Passing Score: 49) 3 semester units
Calculus and Elementary Functions (Passing Score: 51) 3 semester units
General Chemistry (Passing Score: 48) 3 semester units
The CSU Schools in northern California and CLEP
Ø HSU is currently considering expansion of the CLEP program and they are
leaving subject examinations up to department faculty. It was described to
me as a “low priority” for their Academic Senate and that few requests occur
annually for CLEP (on the order of less than 5)
Ø CSU Chico accepts test results from 5 General Examinations and 29 Subject
Examinations. They limit at 30 semester units and include a residence
disclaimer like that above. See back page (available at the meeting)..
Ø Sacramento State follows the CSU system-wide policy and restricts semester
units to the three subject exams noted above. See back page (available at
the meeting).
Ø Sonoma State accepts up to 30 units including 19 Subject Examinations,
some of which include GE satisfaction. See back page (available at the
meeting). |
