Do you have previous expertise or extensive knowledge in a specific subject? Upon completion of a national testing exam and receipt of a passing score, you could potentially earn undergraduate credits toward your degree program. To find out more about these programs, contact an Enrollment Representative to review the testing options and see if you’re eligible to take a national testing program.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
For a nominal fee, undergraduate students can take the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). You can earn college-level credit for knowledge you’ve gained outside the classroom. Getting a satisfactory score on any of the 34 available CLEP examinations can help facilitate undergraduate degree completion.
Many of our campus locations are authorized testing centers where you can take the 90-minute exam at a computer station.
DSST Credit by Exam Program (formerly known as DANTES)
The DSSTTM credit by Exam Program (formerly DANTES), offered in 38 subject areas, allows you to earn college credit for knowledge you’ve gained through on-the-job training, professional development or other life experiences. You can take these tests, along with the CLEP, at many of our campus locations.
For additional DSST testing resources, you can:
DSST is a trademark of Prometric Inc.
Excelsior College Exams (formerly Regents or ACT/PEP)
Excelsior College Exams give you the opportunity to test out of courses in nursing, business, education – as well as the arts and sciences.
Advanced Placement (AP) Exams
High school seniors can apply the knowledge they’ve gained in advanced placement courses to earn college credit in certain subject areas by taking the Advanced Placement Examination.
Berlitz® Language Evaluations
Berlitz offers a variety of language instruction programs and services. Berlitz Language Evaluations are 90 minutes long and evaluate the language proficiency level of the candidate in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
The Office of Admissions determines the amount of credit awarded, based on the official evaluation results. Credits are applicable to the Communication Arts General Education area.
Contact the Phoenix, Arizona Berlitz Language Center for detailed instructions, and to arrange taking the Berlitz Language Evaluations.
Berlitz is a registered trademark of Berlitz Investment Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Defense Language Proficiency Tests
Active duty military personnel can take standardized language proficiency exams through the Defense Language Institute.