CLEP exams help students save money, save time, and achieve their college goals. Developed by the College Board, CLEP is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program, available at more than 2,900 colleges and universities. By achieving passing scores on CLEP exams, students can earn college credit, accelerating their education and placing into the right classes. COD is a national CLEP test site and we administer all 33 available CLEP exams. For more information on CLEP exams and ordering transcripts, visit www.collegeboard.com/clep.
| Exam Title | Minimum Accepted Score | COD Equivalent Course(s) | Credits Awarded | IAI Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | 52 | Political Science 1100 | 3 | S |
| Business Law, Introductory | 52 | Business Law 2211 | 3 | - |
| Calculus | 52 | Math 2231 | 5 | M |
| College Algebra | 52 | Math 1431 | 5 | - |
| Educational Psychology, Introduction to | 52 | Psychology 2220 | 3 | - |
| History of the US I: Colonization to 1865 | 52 | History 1130 | 3 | S |
| History of the US II: 1865 to present | 52 | History 1140 | 3 | S |
| Human Growth and Development | 52 | Psychology 2237* | 3 | S |
| Humanities | 52 | Humanities | 6 | - |
| Macroeconomics, Principles of | 52 | Economics 2201 | 3 | S |
| Management, Principles of | 52 | Management 2210 | 3 | - |
| Marketing, Principles of | 52 | Marketing 2210 | 3 | - |
| Microeconomics, Principles of | 52 | Economics 2202 | 3 | S |
| Natural Sciences | 52 | Science (non-lab) | 6 | - |
| Psychology, Introduction to | 52 | Psychology 1100 | 3 | S |
| Social Sciences and History | 52 | Social Science | 3 | - |
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | 52 | History 1110 | 3 | H |
| Western Civilization II: 1648 to present | 52 | History 1120 | 3 | H |
All CLEP testing is administered by appointment. CLEP charges a fee per exam, and COD charges a $30 administration fee. DANTES funds CLEP exams for eligible military service members and eligible civilian employees. Visit www.collegeboard.com/clep for more information. Register for a CLEP test on the COD testing website.
Contact Information
Academic and Specialized Testing Center, Glen Ellyn - Main Campus
Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2A06/2A08
(630) 942-2401
Email: testing@cod.edu
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