Harding University Policy on CLEP 2008-2009

CREDIT BY CLEP-QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Should I try it?

Deciding whether to take CLEP exams is your decision, but here are some recommended guidelines. If you can answer yes to one or more the following items, you have a good chance of earning credit through CLEP at HardingUniversity.

If your readiness is below the above guidelines, your chances of earning credit through CLEP exams at Harding are not good. Still, the decision whether to take an exam is entirely up to students and parents. You can not take a CLEP test if you are or have been enrolled in the course you are hoping to get credit for.

Which CLEP exams should I take-general or subject?

Students should check the requirements in their majors and perhaps consult an advisor before taking a CLEP exam. Some majors require upper-level courses that meet general education requirements which, of course, would nullify the value of CLEP credit.

May I take a CLEP exam at another TestCenter?

Yes, you make take CLEP exams at any open test center. CLEP exams are national tests published by Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ. If you do take exams elsewhere, be sure to list Harding as a score recipient when you take the exam if you plan to enroll at HU. For a list of test centers go to www.collegeboard.com/clep

What does it cost to take CLEP exams and to have credit put on my transcript?

HardingUniversity charges a $15 nonrefundable registration fee, payable in cash or checkat the time ofregistrationin the Testing Office; you must also pay $65 (credit/debit card preferred over personal check) to CLEP at the time you actually take the test on computer. The CLEP fee will increase to $70 after July 1, 2008. The fees above are for each exam registered for and taken. If your exam score qualifies you for course credit, the Registrar’s Office charges an additional $78 fee for each course recorded on your transcript. (Fees are, of course, subject to change!)

When may I schedule CLEP exams?

Computer-based CLEP testing is offered by appointment only Monday through Friday. Each test session lasts approximately two hours.

Can I prepare?

Yes, the HardingUniversity library has study materials available for your use. In addition you can visit www.collegeboard.com/clepwww.clepbuster.com, and www.passyourclass.com to purchase information. Free study guides can also be found at www.testprepreview.com/clep_practice and www.freeuniv.com. Major bookstores such as Barnes and Noble also have study guides.

How do I register for a CLEP exam on computer at HU?

1. Visit the Testing Office in person in Science 114 or call 501-279-4415.

2. Fill out a CLEP exam registration form.

3. Pay the $15 registration fee in cash or by personal check.

4. Then we will schedule your test date and time.


Name of Examination

HU Cut Score

College Course

Credits Earned

English Comp with Essay

55

ENG 111 or 113

3

Humanities

55

60

ART 101 or MUS 101

2 from ART 101, MUS 101, ENG 201

and ENG 202

2

4/5

Natural Sciences

50

55

Any Physical Science

Any Physical Science and

Biology 111

3

6


Name of Examination

HU Cut Score

College Course

Credits Earned

Financial Accounting

60

ACCT 205,206

6

American Government

65

POLS 205

3

Analyze/Interp of Lit

60

ENG 201 or 202

3

Calculus/Element Func

55

MATH 201

5

College Algebra

55

MATH 151

3

Pre-Calculus

55

MATH 171

5

College French

55

FR 101,102

8

College German

55

GER 101,102

8

College Spanish

55

SPAN 101,102

8

Frsh. Coll.Comp w/ Essay

55

ENG 111 or 113

3

General Biology

55

BIOL 111

3

General Chemistry

55

63

CHEM 114

CHEM 121

4

4

History of U.S. I

59

HIST 101

3

History of U.S. II

59

HIST 102

3

Macroeconomics

60

ECON 201

3

Marketing, Principles

60

MKTG 330

3

Microeconomics

60

ECON 202

3

Psychology, Introductory

54

PSY 201

(non majors only)

3

Sociology, Introductory

55

SOC 203

3

Trigonometry

55

MATH 152

2

Western Civilization I

57

HIST 110

3

Western Civilization II

57

HIST 111

3

Additional questions contact the Testing Office at 501-279-4415 or e-mail testing@harding.edu