College-Level Examination Program - CLEP
CLEP is an examination offered via a private corporation called the College Board. CLEP provides the opportunity for students with real life experience and/or training in specific disciplines to demonstrate their competency and mastery of the content via a standardized examination. Students should consult the list below to determine which CLEP exams are accepted at Western.
| CLEP Exam | Passing Score | Western Course | Course Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | 50 | American National Government | 20 809 221 | 3 |
| American Government | 50 | Intro to American Government | 10 809 122 | 3 |
| Biology | 50 | Principles of Biology | 20 806 236 | 5 |
| Chemistry | 50 | College Chemistry I | 20 806 209 | 5 |
| Chemistry | 50 | General Chemistry | 10 806 134 | 3 |
| Freshman College Composition | 50 | Written Communication | 10 801 195 | 3 |
| Introductory Psychology | 50 | Introduction to Psychology | 10 809 196 | 3 |
| Introductory Psychology | 50 | Introduction to Psychology | 20 809 231 | 3 |
| Introductory Sociology | 50 | Introduction to Sociology | 10 809 196 | 3 |
| Introductory Sociology | 50 | Introduction to Sociology | 20 809 203 | 3 |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 50 | Economics | 10 809 195 | 3 |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 50 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 20 809 211 | 3 |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 50 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 20 809 212 | 3 |
| Calculus | 50 | Calculus 1 | 804-198 | 3 |
| College Algebra | 50 | College Algebra | 804-212 | 3 |
| College Math | 50 | math electives | NA | 3 |
| Precalculus | 50 | math electives towards the ASLA degree | NA | 3 |
Western currently does not serve as a CLEP testing site. For additional information on CLEP and locations of area testing sites, please visit the College Board website at: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html
