CLEP
The following credit will be granted for CLEP examination scores in the following categories. For information on credit by examinations or subjects not listed, please contact the Admissions-Evaluations Office at (406) 243-6266.
| CLEP EXAMINATION | MINIMUM SCORE | SEMESTER CREDIT | *GENERAL EDUCATION or EQUIVALENT COURSE |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | 50 | 3 | S&Y |
| American Literature | 50 | 6 | L |
| Analyzing & Interpreting Literature | 50 | 3 | L |
| Biology | 50 | 6 | NS without Lab |
| Calculus | 50 | 4 | M171 - Calculus 1 |
| Chemistry | 50 | 6 | NS without Lab |
| College Algebra | 50 | 3 | M121 - College Algebra |
| College Composition | 50 | 6 | WRIT 101 |
| College Composition Modular-Multiple Choice Only | 50 | 3 | - |
| College Composition Modular with Essay | 50 | 6 | WRIT 101 |
| College Mathematics | 50 | 6 | M |
| English Literature | 50 | 6 | L |
| Financial Accounting | 50 | 3 | - |
| French Language- Score of 50+ | 50 | 6 | FL |
| French Language- Score of 59+ | 59 | 12 | FL |
| German Language- Score of 50+ | 50 | 6 | FL |
| German Language- Score of 60+ | 60 | 9 | FL |
| History of the US I: Early Colonization to 1877 | 50 | 3 | H&Y |
| History of the US II: 1865-Present | 50 | 3 | H&Y |
| Human Growth & Development | 50 | 3 | S |
| Humanities | 50 | 3 | L |
| Information Systems | 50 | 3 | - |
| Introduction Educational Psychology | 50 | 3 | - |
| Introduction Business Law | 50 | 3 | - |
| Introductory Psychology | 50 | 3 | S |
| Introductory Sociology | 50 | 3 | S |
| Natural Sciences | 50 | 6 | NS without Lab |
| Precalculus | 50 | 3 | M151 - Precalculus |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 50 | 3 | S |
| Principles of Management | 50 | 3 | S |
| Principles of Marketing | 50 | 3 | - |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 50 | 3 | S |
| Social Sciences & History | 50 | 6 | 3 credits each in H&S |
| Spanish Language- Score of 50+ | 50 | 6 | FL |
| Spanish Language- Score of 63+ | 63 | 9 | FL |
| Spanish with Writing- Score of 50+ | 50 | 6 | FL |
| Spanish with Writing- Score of 65+ | 65 | 12 | FL |
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | 50 | 3 | H&Y |
| Western Civilization II: 1648 - Present | 50 | 3 | H&Y |
Key
A= Expressive Arts
WRIT 101= Composition
M= Math
FL= Modern & Classical Languages
Y= Democracy & Citizenship
L= Literary & Artistic Studies
H= Historical Studies
NS= Natural Science (with or without lab)
S= Social Sciences
X= Cultural & International Diversity
The University of Montana awards college credit to undergraduate degree students on the basis of official score reports from the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) of the College Board. Official score reports may be obtained by downloading the transcript request form at the College Board website. You can also call the College Board at (800) 257-9558.
This policy was developed in consultation with academic departments at the University of Montana. Credits awarded are assigned the grade of CR* (credit). Exams that do not meet the minimum score are not posted on the University of Montana transcript.