CLEP Credit-Granting Scores and Semester Hour Recommendations1

The Alamo Colleges recognize the credit-granting scores recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE). Students can be granted a maximum of 32 hours of non-course based credit. No credit will be awarded until the student has successfully completed as least six (6) hours of course credit from any of the Alamo Colleges. Specific information is provided in the following tables.

CLEP Test Score Sem. Hr. Alamo Colleges Course

Business Information Systems and Computer Applications 50 3 COSC 1301

Introductory Business Law 50 3 BUSI 2301

Principles of Management 50 3 BMGT 1327

Principles of Marketing 50 3 MRKG 1311

Composition and Literature

American Literature 50 6 ENGL 2327 & ENGL 2328

College Composition 50 6 ENGL 1301 & ENGL 1302

English Literature 50 6 ENGL 2322 & ENGL 2323

Humanities 50 3 HUMA 1301

Foreign Languages* French Language, Level 1 50 8 FREN 1411 & FREN 1412

French Language, Level 2 59 14 FREN 1411 & FREN 1412 & FREN 2311 & FREN 2312

German Language, Level 1 50 8 GERM 1411 & GERM 1412

German Language, Level 2 60 14 GERM 1411 & GERM 1412 & GERM 2311 & GERM 2312

Spanish Language, Level 1 50 8 SPAN 1411 & SPAN 1412

Spanish Language, Level 2 63 14 SPAN 1411 & SPAN 1412 & SPAN 2311 & SPAN 2312

Level 1: equivalent to the first two (2) semesters of college-level foreign language course work Level 2: equivalent to the first four (4) semesters of college-level foreign language course work *Based on Computer Based Testing (CFBT) beginning July 2001

History and Social Sciences American Government 50 3 GOVT 2302 or GOVT 2305

History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 50 3 HIST 1301

History of the United States II: 1865 to Present 50 3 HIST 1302

Human Growth and Development 50 3 PSYC 2314

Introductory Psychology 50 3 PSYC 2301

Introductory Sociology 50 3 SOCI 1301

Principles of Macroeconomics 50 3 ECON 2301

Principles of Microeconomics 50 3 ECON 2302

Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 50 3 HIST 2311

Western Civilization II: 1648 to Present 50 3 HIST 2312

Science and Mathematics Biology 50 8 BIOL 1406 & BIOL 1407

Calculus 50 4 MATH 2413

Chemistry 50 8 CHEM 1411 & CHEM 1412

College Algebra 50 3 MATH 1314 or MATH 1414

Precalculus 50 4 MATH 2412

1 Students taking the CLEP test will earn equivalent college credit from any of the Alamo Colleges when attaining the scores indicated and the credit is treated as equal to a grade of CR in the corresponding course (but is not included in GPA calculations). CLEP credit is not applied to the transcript until the student has successfully completed 6 regular college credits at any of the Alamo Colleges. Students may not earn more than 32 total hours from any testing equivalency source.

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1819 N. Main San Antonio, TX 78212 210.486.0444

For additional CLEP information and testing schedule, visit us on the web at

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San Antonio College, one of the Alamo Colleges, is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Alamo Colleges is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For any special accommodations, or to request an alternative format, contact disABILITY Support Services at 210-486-0020.

Earn College Credit. Achieve Your Goals.

The College Board’s College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) has been the most widely trusted credit-by-examination program for nearly 50 years, accepted by 2,900 colleges and universities and administered in more than 1,800 test centers. Students that have a strong background in any of the 26 subjects in which we offer CLEP are highly encouraged to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to earn up to 32 semester hours thus saving students money and time. In addition, it will help students focus on their more advance courses and be able to earn their degree earlier. For study guides and comprehensive information on the CLEP, please refer to the CollegeBoard website: clep.collegeboard.org

How do I get credit for CLEP?

When you take a CLEP exam, you can select the institution that should receive your scores. An official score report will automatically be forwarded to the school. You will also receive an unofficial copy of your score for your records immediately after the examination (except for College Composition).

If you do not indicate where you would like your score sent when you register, you can always request a transcript at a later time for a fee. Just submit the Transcript Request Form — it is available on the CLEP website, clep.collegeboard.org/about/score.

How do I prepare for a CLEP exam?

Information on CLEP exam practice materials can be found on the CLEP website, clep.collegeboard.org/test-preparation. You can also review sample test questions, exam topics, and other suggested study resources.

I’m ready to take a CLEP exam. What do I do? Complete your CLEP registration at San Antonio College-Assessment Center in FAC 112 on the date of registration or soon after the registration date opens for your corresponding test date. Please refer to our testing schedule, with includes registration dates at www.alamo.edu/sac/assessment-center or contact us by phone at 210.486.0444.

Administration Fee: $20.00 Nonrefundable (cash, check, or credit card), payable to the college.

CLEP Exam Fee: $80.00 Payable by Credit Card ONLY.

DANTES-Funded Military Service Members (includes Active Duty/ Reserves/National Guard): There is no examination fee for the first attempt of each CLEP test, but you may have to pay the college’s administration fee. If you test at a fully funded test center, the administration fee is waived. Military personnel must present military ID. Please check the CLEP website for eligibility requirements:clep.collegeboard.org/military.

What should I bring on exam day?

Please print and bring your registration ticket along with your driver’s license, passport, or other government-issued identification that includes your photograph and signature. You will be asked to show your ticket and identification to be admitted to the testing area. The last name(s) on your ID must match the name on your registration ticket.

Cell phones, calculators, tablets, PDAs of any kind, beepers, alarm watches, books, papers, and food are not allowed in the testing room. A calculator is provided if your exam requires you to use one. Each exam lasts approximately two hours. Please plan accordingly. Candidates with disabilities who require accommodations must make arrangements well in advance of the test date.

Our CLEP Policy

Students may earn up to 32 credits with CLEP exams. Students are unable to repeat an exam within three months of the testing date. CLEP exams repeated earlier than three months will be canceled and test fees will be forfeited.

Additional Information about CLEP

The College Board’s website provides additional information about CLEP exams, including exam descriptions and test preparation resources: clep.collegeboard.org. You can also contact your academic adviser to discuss whether CLEP is right for you.