CLEP Exam Information
CLEP exams are computer-based college level subject tests offered at numerous college and universities through The College Board. At Sage College of Albany, CLEP credit is regarded as 2-year level credit. Up to sixty 2-year level credit hours may be applied towards a bachelor degree. Transfer credit is awarded for a CLEP exam score of 50 or higher. See below for more information on CLEP procedures... how and where to take CLEP exams.
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Approved CLEP Exams |
SAGE Course Equivalents |
Credits |
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Humanities |
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American Literature |
HUM elective |
3 |
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Analyzing & Interpreting Literature |
EGL 154 |
3 |
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English Literature |
EGL elective |
3 |
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Freshman Composition |
HUM 112 |
3 |
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Foreign Languages |
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French Language |
FRE 101,102 |
6 |
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German Language |
GER 101,102 |
6 |
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Spanish Language |
SPA 101,102 |
6 |
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History and Social Science |
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American Government |
PSC 101 |
3 |
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Introductory Psychology |
PSY 101 |
3 |
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Human Growth and Development |
PSY 202 |
3 |
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Introduction to Education Psychology |
PSY 206/EDU 206 |
3 |
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History of the U.S. I: Early Col. to 1877 |
HIS 105 |
3 |
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History of the U.S II: 1865 to the Present |
HIS 106 |
3 |
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Principles of Macroeconomics |
ECO 201 |
3 |
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Principles of Microeconomics |
ECO 202 |
3 |
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Introductory Sociology |
SCL 101 |
3 |
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West Civ I: Ancient Near East to 1648 |
HIS 109 |
3 |
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West Civ II: 1648 to Present |
HIS 110 |
3 |
| CLEP exams - con't | ||
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| Mathematics/CSI | ||
| College Mathematics | MAT 110 | 3 |
| Calculus with Elementary Functions | MAT 201 | 3 |
| College Algebra | MAT 112 | 3 |
| Precalculus | MAT 113 | 3 |
| Trigonometry | MAT ELCT | 3 |
| Info System & Computer Apps. | CSI 215 | 3 |
| Science | ||
| General Biology | BIO 101, 102 | 8 |
| General Chemistry | CHM 111, 112 | 8 |
| Business | ||
| Financial Accounting | ACC 201 | 3 |
| Principles of Management | BUS 205 | 3 |
| Principles of Marketing | BUS 204 | 3 |
| Introductory Business Law | BUS 213 | 3 |
CLEP EXAM GENERAL INFORMATION
>Approximate cost for each exam: $85.00 ($70 registration + $15 college test center fee).
CLEP credits transfer in to Sage as 2-year level credits. (Up to 60 two-year level credits may be applied toward a bachelors degree).
>Transfer credit (see reverse side) is awarded for a CLEP exam score of 50 or higher.
CLEP exams are computer based and you will receive an instant score report. A CLEP exam usually takes about 90 minutes to complete.
>The Sage Colleges transfer credit permission form is required if a student takes a CLEP exam after he/she matriculates. Be sure not to take an exam in a subject that you have already received credit for.
>Repeating examinations: You must wait six months before re-taking an exam. Scores on tests repeated earlier than six months will be canceled.________
Test Registration: After you have selected an exam, print the Registration Form and contact the test center to find out more about their registration procedures, exam dates, and test center fees.
LOCAL CLEP TEST CENTERS
Columbia-Greene Community College, College Code: #2138
Director of Admissions & Registration, 828-4181
http://www.sunycgcc.edu/index.cfmHudson Valley Community College, College Code: #2300
Counseling Center, 629-7320 www.hvcc.eduMaria College, College Code: #2434
Office of Student Records, 438-3111, ext 224
www.mariacollege.eduSchenectady County Community College, College Code: #2879
CLEP Administrator, 381-1277 www.sunysccc.edu________________________________________________________
Send CLEP Test Results to:
The Sage Colleges - Albany, College CODE: #2343
If you have any further questions about CLEP:
(609) 771-7865, CLEP, P.O. Box 6600, Princeton, NJ 08541-6000
COLLEGE PROFICIENCY EXAMS (CPE)
Credits from the CPE program, sponsored by Excelsior College (formerly known as the Regents External Degree Program), are available in the same manner as for CLEP. The maximum number allowed is 60 credits hours toward baccalaureate degrees.
