The computer-based College Level Examination Program, also known as CLEP, exams are available at computer-based test centers, including University of Maryland Global Campus National Testing Centers. See a list of UMGC test centers and tests offered at each location.
University of Maryland College Park offers CBT CLEP examinations. The test center is located in the Shoemaker Building and offers tests Monday through Saturday. Additional information is available by calling 301-314-7688. The UMGC score recovery code number is 5804. You must enter this number on your exam material if you want your score sent directly to our office. Check with your employer concerning possible reimbursement for the test fee.
CLEP study guides are available at most book stores or order online through the College Board CLEP test preparation website.
To register and order your CLEP exam, please visit the CLEP website.
Check out this tutorial from the College Board.
CLEP Examination Titles, Course Equivalents, and Scores
CLEP information is subject to change without notice. All CLEP General Examinations are considered lower level.
| Examination Title | Course Equivalents | Score Required | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences |
NSCI 100 and BIOL 101 |
50 |
6 LL |
| Humanities |
HUMN 100 |
50 |
3 LL |
| College Mathematics |
MATH 106 (MATH 105 if exam was taken prior to Fall 2008) |
50 |
6 LL |
| Social Sciences and History |
GVPT elective and HIST elective |
50 |
6 LL |
| Title | Minimum Score | Credits | Do Not Take UMGC Course Below |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature |
50 |
3 LL |
ENGL 221 |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature |
50 |
3 LL |
Literature elective |
| College Composition Modular |
50 |
3 LL |
Second written communications general education requirement |
| College Composition |
50 |
6 LL |
Second written communications general education requirement and 3 LL elective credits |
| English Literature |
50 |
3 LL |
ENGL 211 |
| Title | Minimum Score | Credits | Do Not Take UMGC Course Below |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology |
50 |
6 LL |
BIOL 101 + 3 s.h. BIOL (not lab. science) |
| Calculus |
50 |
4 LL |
MATH 140 |
| Chemistry |
50 |
6 LL |
CHEM 103 and CHEM 113 |
| College Algebra |
50 |
3 LL |
MATH 107 |
| PreCalculus |
50 |
3 LL |
MATH 115 |
| Title | Minimum Score | Credits | Do Not Take UMGC Course Below |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Level I (2 Sem.) |
50 |
6 LL |
FREN 111 and FREN 112 |
| French Level II (3 Sem.) |
59 |
9 LL |
FREN 111, FREN 112, and FREN 211 |
| German Level I (2 Sem.) |
50 |
6 LL |
GERM 111 and GERM 112 |
| German Level II (3 Sem.) |
60 |
9 LL |
GERM 111, GERM 112, and GERM 211 |
| Spanish w/Writing Level 1 |
50 |
6 LL |
SPAN 111 and SPAN 112 |
| Spanish w/Writing Level 2 |
65 |
12 LL |
SPAN 111, SPAN 112, SPAN 211, and 3 credits of Spanish elective |
| Title | Minimum Score | Credits | Do Not Take UMGC Course Below |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Government |
50 |
3 LL |
GVPT 170 |
| History of U.S. I: Early Colonization to 1877 |
50 |
3 LL |
HIST 156 |
| History of U.S. II: 1865 to Present |
50 |
3 LL |
HIST 157 |
| Human Growth and Development |
50 |
3 LL |
PSYC 351 |
| Introduction to Educational Psychology |
50 |
3 LL |
PSYC 442 |
| Introductory Psychology |
50 |
3 LL |
PSYC 100 |
| Intro Sociology |
50 |
3 LL |
SOCY 100 |
| Principles of Macroeconomics |
50 |
3 LL |
ECON 201 |
| Principles of Microeconomics |
50 |
3 LL |
ECON 203 |
| Western Civilization I – Ancient Near East to 1648 |
50 |
3 LL |
HIST 141 |
| Western Civilization II – Ancient Near East 1648 to Present |
50 |
3 LL |
HIST 142 |
| Title | Minimum Score | CR. | Do Not Take UMGC Course Below |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Accounting |
50 |
3 LL |
ACCT 220 |
| Information Systems |
50 |
3 LL |
IFSM 201 |
| Introductory Business Law |
50 |
3 LL |
BMGT 380 |
| Principles of Management |
50 |
3 LL |
BMGT 364 |
| Principles of Marketing |
50 |
3 LL |
MRKT 310 |
Notes About CLEP Exams
- UMGC accepts CLEP, College Composition or College Composition Modular respectively, or the Excelsior (formerly PEP) Freshman English test. Students earning credit from any of these exams must also complete two three-semester hour courses in writing, for example, WRTG101 and WRTG391, or WRTG393 to satisfy the General Education requirement in communication. No more than 3 semester hours of writing credit may be earned through credit-by-examination. Generally CLEP Composition exams may not be taken for credit by students who have completed a higher-numbered English writing course.
- Educational Testing Services requires a three-month waiting period before retaking a test.
- Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support funds CLEP and DANTES Subject Standardized Tests exams (one attempt per title). Military funding is no longer available for retesting.
Eligibility Criteria for DANTES-Funded Exams
You may be eligible for a DANTES-funded exam if you are:
- Military personnel (active duty, reserve, National Guard) in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Army Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Navy Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, Army, or Air National Guard
- Spouse or civilian employees of Air Force Reserve, Army National Guard, Army Reserve, or Coast Guard (active and Reserve)
Note: Spouses and civilian employees of the Air National Guard are no longer eligible to receive DANTES funding.