AP, IB, & CLEP

CREDIT FOR EXAMINATION PERFORMANCE AND EXPERIENCE
Credit by examination and credit for several types of out-of-class experiences are recognized by Shelton State Community College (SSCC). Not more than 25 percent of total credit required for any program may be awarded through nontraditional means. Credit awarded through nontraditional al means is not applicable toward the minimum of 25 percent of semester credit hours that must be completed at SSCC in order to earn a certificate or degree.

Contact the Office of Admissions and Records to schedule an appointment to evaluate credit for examination performance and experience.

Transfer of credit by exam. All credit by exam presented by transfer students will be evaluated using the same standards that apply to students enrolled at SSCC. All transfer students who wish to transfer credit by exam must submit official scores to the Office of Admissions and Records for evaluation before the credit may be awarded.

All System institutions will accept a score of 3 or higher on Advanced Placement subject examinations for credit in the course that corresponds to the AP test.
   
Advanced Placement (AP)
Core Curriculum Designations: SB=social and behavioral sciences; HU=humanities; N=natural science; FC=freshman composition; FL=foreign language; MA=mathematics; HI=history

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Shelton State Community College recognizes International Baccalaureate credit with a grade of 5, 6, or 7 on the higher-level examinations (HL). Credit will be awarded on a course-by-course basis as approved by the department [some departments will award credit based on the subsidiary examination (SL). A list of approved courses and the required IB exam grade follows. The maximum credit obtainable by examination through all programs is 45 semester hours. Core Curriculum Designations: SB=social and behavioral sciences; HU=humanities; N=natural science; FC=freshman composition; FL=foreign language; MA=mathematics; HI=history

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Beginning July 2001, CLEP examinations changed from a pencil-and-paper (P&P) format to a computer-based (CBT) format. The content of the exams was also changed; therefore, approved exams and their UA equivalents have been modified to reflect those changes. UA equivalents for both formats are listed. Shelton State recognizes CLEP examinations taken at any national CLEP test center. Examinations are administered on campus a The University of Alabama in Testing and Data Management Services, 205 Student Services Center, (205) 348-6760. Core Curriculum Designations: SB=social and behavioral sciences; HU=humanities; N=natural science; FC=freshman composition; FL=foreign language; MA=mathematics; HI=history

Computer-Based CLEP Examinations

CBT CLEP General Examinations. The CLEP General Examination is no longer offered. Approved CBT subject examinations and their UA course equivalents appear in the table below. Core Curriculum Designations: SB=social and behavioral sciences; HU=humanities; N=natural science; FC=freshman composition; FL=foreign language; MA=mathematics; HI=history