As a convenience to our students, University of Phoenix offers College Level
Examination Program (CLEP) and Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education
Support (DANTES) examinations at campuses nationwide for a nominal fee. With
these credit-by-examination programs, undergraduate students can earn
college-level credit for knowledge gained outside the classroom.
More than 2,900 accredited institutions of higher education award credit for
satisfactory scores on CLEP exams. The 34 available CLEP exams represent courses
typical of the first two years of college study. Students are awarded
undergraduate credit for passing these examinations and demonstrating knowledge
they have gained independently.
As authorized CLEP testing centers, University of Phoenix administers exams on
computers at many of our campus locations. The exams will take 90 minutes and
students are given the opportunity to take a short tutorial prior to the test.
The exam does not penalize incorrect answers; only correct answers are counted
toward the final score.
Many University of Phoenix campuses are also authorized testing centers for the
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSSTs). Originally designed for the military,
this nationally recognized credit-by-examination program provides an opportunity
to earn college credit for knowledge acquired outside the traditional college
classroom. It is not necessary to be an enrolled student at University of
Phoenix to take advantage of this service.
There are more than 37 test titles in the areas of social science, business,
mathematics, applied technology, humanities and physical science. DSSTs are
traditional paper and pencil tests. For study tools and more in-depth
information, please visit
www.getcollegecredit.com.
If you are interested in earning CLEP or DANTES credits toward degree
completion, contact University of Phoenix or your academic representative to
review testing options and ensure these credits will apply toward your degree
completion requirements.
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