CLEP / DANTES

Frequently Asked Questions About CLEP Exams

Where and when are the examinations given?

Examinations are given by appointment in the Southwestern Assessment Center located in room 215 of the Instructional Center. (Click here for campus map )

To register by phone, call (641) 782-7081 Ext. 330 or use our toll-free number 1-800-247-4023 Ext. 330.

How much does it cost to take an examination for credit?

A $90.00 fee is charged for each CLEP. Payment must be made in two separate transactions. It is preferable to use a credit card for payment to CLEP and cash or check for payment to SWCC.

$70.00 for CLEP
$20.00 for Southwestern

ETS charges an additional fee of $10.00 to cover the processing and handling of the optional essays for Freshman College Composition, English Literature, Analyzing and Interpreting Literature, and American Literature.

CLEP credits will be recorded on academic transcripts at Southwestern for a fee of $15.00 after the student has completed 12 credit hours with Southwestern. The type of exam will be noted on the transcript.

Will CLEP credit transfer?

More than 2,800 colleges and universities recognize CLEP and award college credit based on acceptable test scores and individualized policies. However, Southwestern does not assume responsibility for transferability of CLEP credits. It is always recommended that an individual contact the school they are wanting to transfer credit to and ask about acceptability and specific policy.

How is CLEP credit awarded at Southwestern?

Southwestern will award credit based on obtained scores. American Council on Education (ACE) recommended credit-granting scores of 50 will be accepted as the minimum for receiving credit. A maximum of 30 semester hours will be allowed for CLEP Exams. Credit by exam will not be granted if it duplicates courses previously passed or failed, for a course for which the student does not meet the stated prerequisites listed in the college catalog, or for a course which is a prerequisite to one for which credit has previously been earned.

A minimum of twelve hours of college credit must be earned at Southwestern before CLEP credit may be applied to the permanent record.

Credit earned through CLEP will not be given grades nor will it be considered in determining grade point.

For More Information Regarding The CLEP Exam

Telephone: (641) 782-7081 Ext. 330
Toll Free: 1-800-247-4023 Ext. 330

werner@swcciowa.edu

Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support

DANTES

The DANTES Program is a testing service conducted by Educational Testing Service (ETS) for DANTES, an agency of the Department of Defense. In 1983 the program was made available to the general public. It is similar in many ways to the CLEP testing program and is another opportunity for obtaining credit for knowledge and skills acquired through nontraditional educational experiences.

The DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSSTs) are a series of about 35 tests in a wide range of introductory college-level academic, vocational/technical, and business subjects.

Current DANTES Subject Tests

Mathematics

Fundamentals of College Algebra
Principals of Statistics

Social Science

Art of the Western World
Western Europe Since 1945
An Introduction to the Modren Middle East
Human/Cultural Geography
Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union
A History of the Vietnam War
The Civil War and Reconstruction
Foundations of Education
Life Span Developmental Psychology
General Anthropology
Introduction to Law Enforcement
Criminal Justice
Fundamentals of Counseling

Business

Principles of Finance
Principles of Financial Accounting
Human Resource Management
Organizational Behavior
Principles of Supervision
Business Law II
Introduction to Computing
Introduction to Business
Money and Banking
Personal Finance
Mangement Information Systems
Business Mathematics

Physical Science

Astronomy
Here's To Your Health
Environment and Humanity: The Race to Save the Planet
Principles of Physical Science I
Physical Geology

Applied Technology

Tech Writing

Humanities

Ethics in America
Introduction to World Religions
Principles of Public Speaking

Frequently Asked Questions About CLEP Exams

How is DANTES credit awarded?

At Southwestern credit will be awarded based on recommended guidelines from the American Council on Education (ACE). The credit-awarding scores are equal to the mean score of students in the norming samples who received a grade of C in the respective course.

Southwestern will grant credit only for tests that correlate to current curriculum and if the credits do not duplicate previously awarded credit. Credit by examination will not be granted if it duplicates courses previously passed or failed, for a course for which the student does not meet the stated prerequisites listed in the college's catalog, or for a course which is a prerequisite to one for which credit has previously been earned. A minimum of twelve hours of college credit must be earned at Southwestern before DANTES credit may be applied to the permanent record. Credit earned through the DANTES program will not be given grades nor will they be considered in determining grade point.

Will DANTES credit transfer?

Each school adopts their own policy so test takers are encouraged to contact the school where they want to obtain credit and ask for policy intrepretation. Southwestern does not assume responsibility for transferability of DANTES courses.

Where and when are the examinations given?

Examinations are given by appointment in the Southwestern Assessment Center located in room 215 of the Instructional Center. (Click here for campus map)

To register for a DANTES test, telephone (641) 782-7081 Ext. 330 or use our toll-free number 1-800-247-4023 Ext. 330.

What is the cost for a DANTES exam?

The DANTES fee must be paid with a major credit card.

How long do the examinations take?

Unlike the CLEP exams, DANTES exams are untimed. It usually takes about 90 minutes to take a DSST but you may work longer if necessary.

For More Information Regarding DANTES

DANTES Program
The Chauncey Group International
664 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-720-6740
www.prometric.com
www.dantes.doded.mil

Questions for Southwestern?

Telephone: (641) 782-7081 Ext. 330
Toll Free: 1-800-247-4023 Ext. 330

werner@swcciowa.edu

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Assessment Center COMPASS CLEP (College Level Examination Program) DANTES EMT / First Responder Iowa Board of Dental Examinations Iowa Pesticide Examinations PEARSON / VUE Exams Career Assessments Test Taking Tips ACT SAT GED	College Level Examination Program CLEP Southwestern Community College's Assessment Center is a national test site for CLEP exams. Through this program students are allowed to earn college credit by examination. All CLEP exams are computerized. Computerization offers many benefits, including flexible test scheduling, instantaneous scoring and credit-granting decisions, and enhanced test-development processes. Subject Examinations Thirty-four Subject Examinations are designed to test achievement on specific subject matter in the following areas: Composition and Literature American Literature Analyzing and Interpreting Literature English Literature Freshman Composition English Compostion (with or without essay) Humanities Foreign Language College French Levels 1 & 2 College German Levels 1 & 2 College Spanish Levels 1 & 2 History and Social Sciences American Government History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present Human Growth and Development Educational Psychology Principles of Macroeconomics Principles of Microeconomics Introductory Psychology Introductory Sociology Social Sciences & History Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present Science and Mathematics Biology Calculus Chemistry College Algebra College Mathematics Natural Sciences Precalculus Business Financial Accounting Introductory Business Law Information Systems and Computer Applications Principles of Management Principles of Marketing Subject Exams are 90 minutes long and are composed of multiple-choice questions. To purchase an Official CLEP Study Guide or to obtain more specific information about the CLEP program and each of the exams visit www.collegeboard.com Frequently Asked Questions About CLEP Exams Where and when are the examinations given? Examinations are given by appointment in the Southwestern Assessment Center located in room 215 of the Instructional Center. (Click here for campus map ) To register by phone, call (641) 782-7081 Ext. 330 or use our toll-free number 1-800-247-4023 Ext. 330. How much does it cost to take an examination for credit? A $90.00 fee is charged for each CLEP. Payment must be made in two separate transactions. It is preferable to use a credit card for payment to CLEP and cash or check for payment to SWCC. $70.00 for CLEP $20.00 for Southwestern ETS charges an additional fee of $10.00 to cover the processing and handling of the optional essays for Freshman College Composition, English Literature, Analyzing and Interpreting Literature, and American Literature. CLEP credits will be recorded on academic transcripts at Southwestern for a fee of $15.00 after the student has completed 12 credit hours with Southwestern. The type of exam will be noted on the transcript. Will CLEP credit transfer? More than 2,800 colleges and universities recognize CLEP and award college credit based on acceptable test scores and individualized policies. However, Southwestern does not assume responsibility for transferability of CLEP credits. It is always recommended that an individual contact the school they are wanting to transfer credit to and ask about acceptability and specific policy. How is CLEP credit awarded at Southwestern? Southwestern will award credit based on obtained scores. American Council on Education (ACE) recommended credit-granting scores of 50 will be accepted as the minimum for receiving credit. A maximum of 30 semester hours will be allowed for CLEP Exams. Credit by exam will not be granted if it duplicates courses previously passed or failed, for a course for which the student does not meet the stated prerequisites listed in the college catalog, or for a course which is a prerequisite to one for which credit has previously been earned. A minimum of twelve hours of college credit must be earned at Southwestern before CLEP credit may be applied to the permanent record. Credit earned through CLEP will not be given grades nor will it be considered in determining grade point. For More Information Regarding The CLEP Exam Telephone: (641) 782-7081 Ext. 330 Toll Free: 1-800-247-4023 Ext. 330 werner@swcciowa.edu Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support DANTES The DANTES Program is a testing service conducted by Educational Testing Service (ETS) for DANTES, an agency of the Department of Defense. In 1983 the program was made available to the general public. It is similar in many ways to the CLEP testing program and is another opportunity for obtaining credit for knowledge and skills acquired through nontraditional educational experiences. The DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSSTs) are a series of about 35 tests in a wide range of introductory college-level academic, vocational/technical, and business subjects. Current DANTES Subject Tests Mathematics Fundamentals of College Algebra Principals of Statistics Social Science Art of the Western World Western Europe Since 1945 An Introduction to the Modren Middle East Human/Cultural Geography Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union A History of the Vietnam War The Civil War and Reconstruction Foundations of Education Life Span Developmental Psychology General Anthropology Introduction to Law Enforcement Criminal Justice Fundamentals of Counseling Business Principles of Finance Principles of Financial Accounting Human Resource Management Organizational Behavior Principles of Supervision Business Law II Introduction to Computing Introduction to Business Money and Banking Personal Finance Mangement Information Systems Business Mathematics Physical Science Astronomy Here's To Your Health Environment and Humanity: The Race to Save the Planet Principles of Physical Science I Physical Geology Applied Technology Tech Writing Humanities Ethics in America Introduction to World Religions Principles of Public Speaking Frequently Asked Questions About CLEP Exams How is DANTES credit awarded? At Southwestern credit will be awarded based on recommended guidelines from the American Council on Education (ACE). The credit-awarding scores are equal to the mean score of students in the norming samples who received a grade of C in the respective course. Southwestern will grant credit only for tests that correlate to current curriculum and if the credits do not duplicate previously awarded credit. Credit by examination will not be granted if it duplicates courses previously passed or failed, for a course for which the student does not meet the stated prerequisites listed in the college's catalog, or for a course which is a prerequisite to one for which credit has previously been earned. A minimum of twelve hours of college credit must be earned at Southwestern before DANTES credit may be applied to the permanent record. Credit earned through the DANTES program will not be given grades nor will they be considered in determining grade point. Will DANTES credit transfer? Each school adopts their own policy so test takers are encouraged to contact the school where they want to obtain credit and ask for policy intrepretation. Southwestern does not assume responsibility for transferability of DANTES courses. Where and when are the examinations given? Examinations are given by appointment in the Southwestern Assessment Center located in room 215 of the Instructional Center. (Click here for campus map) To register for a DANTES test, telephone (641) 782-7081 Ext. 330 or use our toll-free number 1-800-247-4023 Ext. 330. What is the cost for a DANTES exam? The DANTES fee must be paid with a major credit card. How long do the examinations take? Unlike the CLEP exams, DANTES exams are untimed. It usually takes about 90 minutes to take a DSST but you may work longer if necessary. For More Information Regarding DANTES DANTES Program The Chauncey Group International 664 Rosedale Road Princeton, NJ 08540 609-720-6740 www.prometric.com www.dantes.doded.mil Questions for Southwestern? Telephone: (641) 782-7081 Ext. 330 Toll Free: 1-800-247-4023 Ext. 330 werner@swcciowa.edu Back To Assessment Center Home Page
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College Level Examination Program

Subject Examinations

Composition and Literature

Foreign Language

History and Social Sciences

Science and Mathematics

Business

Frequently Asked Questions About CLEP Exams

Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support

Current DANTES Subject Tests

Mathematics

Social Science

Business

Physical Science

Applied Technology

Humanities

Frequently Asked Questions About CLEP Exams