 | Credit-By-Examination |
| Credit-By-Examination |
                Degree Plans Bill J. Priest Credit by Exam Continuing Education Cooperative Work Developmental Education Evening Weekend College Flex Entry Option Human Development Courses Library and Student Obligations Non-Traditional Learning Reserve Officers Training Corps Servicemen's Opportunity College International Studies/Study Abroad Opportunities Tech/Prep Workforce/Technical Training |
Students who believe they already meet the requirements of a course by
experience or previous training may request credit by examination. Students may not
request credit-by-examination in courses for which they are currently enrolled. The
Registrar's Office has knowledge of courses available through this method. The
examination may be an approved subject examination (not a general examination) of the
College Level Examination Program (CLEP), Advanced Placement Exams (CEEB),
Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES), or an instructor-made test, depending on the course. Students should ensure DCCCD acceptance of specific national exams prior to taking them. Scores for national testing programs, such as CLEP, AP, and DANTES, will be valid for 10 years. The student must pay an examination fee for each course examination. This fee must be paid prior to taking the examination and is not refundable. Final acceptance of credit-by-examination for specific degree purposes is determined by the degree-granting institution. Students planning to use credit-by-examination to meet degree requirements at other institutions should check the requirements of the receiving institution. Students must be currently enrolled at a DCCCD college to receive credit by examination. While students currently enrolled in a course are not normally eligible for national testing programs, the foreign language curriculum committee permits an exception to this policy for students enrolled in foreign language courses. Students may earn as many credits through examination as their ability permits and needs require, but at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation must be taken by instruction and not by credit-by-examination. Credit by examination may be attempted only one time in any given course, and a minimum score must be earned in order for credit to be recorded. Those who successfully complete an approved national exam are granted "CR" for credit rather than a grade. As of the publication date of this catalog, the following national tests are approved for credit-by-examination procedures: CLEP Subject Exams (CLEP General Exams are NOT approved)
DANTES (Additional DANTES tests may be approved)
Advanced Placement Examination
Students taking advantage of these tests should check with the Office of the Registrar to ensure these tests will be accepted in lieu of coursework. This should be done prior to taking the test as the above list may change. Students may challenge courses not on this list by taking an instructor-made examination. Students interested in this method should contact the appropriate academic division office.
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