CLEP
Oklahoma City University also offers students the opportunity to earn credit in selected areas through subject examinations. Information about College Level Examination Program (CLEP) testing can be obtained from the Oklahoma City University education department.
CLEP Scores Examination OCU Course Number Composition and Literature: Freshman College Composition (essay required)
Minimum Score Required
Credit Earned
ENGL 1113
55
3*
FREN 1113 & 1213
55
6
FREN 2113 & 2213
59
12
GERM 1113 & 1213
55
6
GERM 2113 & 2213
60
12
SPAN 1113 & 1213
55
6
SPAN 2113 & 2213
62
12
American Government POLS 1113 History of the U.S. I HIST 1003 History of the U.S. II HIST 1103 Western Civilization I HIST 1203 Western Civilization II HIST 1303 Introductory Psychology PSYC 1113 Introductory Sociology SOC 2013
55 55 55 55 55 55 55
3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Calculus with Elementary Functions College Algebra Trigonometry Biology Chemistry (for nonmajors only)
MATH 2004 MATH 1503 MATH 1602 BIOL 1214 CHEM 1014
55 55 55 55 55
4 3 2 4 4
Principles of Macroeconomics ECON 2013 Principles of Microeconomics ECON 2113 Information Systems and Computer Applications IT 1003 Introductory Business Law MGMT 2213 Financial Accounting ACCT 2113 Principles of Marketing MKTG 3013
55 55
3 3
55 55 55 55
3 3 3 3
Foreign Languages (College Levels 1 and 2) French Level 1 (two semesters) French Level 2 (four semesters) German Level 1 (two semesters) German Level 2 (four semesters) Spanish Level 1 (two semesters) Spanish Level 2 (four semesters)
Social Sciences and History
Science and Math
Business
*Credit given depending on score from qualified essay and approval of the English department faculty at Oklahoma City University.
NOTE: Students who do not pass the English CLEP test in their first semester at Oklahoma City University must enroll in English Comp I (or receive credit through transfer credit or examination) within their first three semesters at Oklahoma City University.
International Baccalaureate Scores
Oklahoma City University recognizes credit earned through the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which is administered through selected high schools. Credit will be awarded to students who have taken “Higher Level� courses and scored at least four (on a seven-point scale) on the Higher Level course examina-
undergraduate catalog
tion. The following is a list of courses for which IB credit can be earned. Subject Area
OCU Course Number
Credits Earned
Visual Arts INDP 1013 General Biology BIOL 1214 General Chemistry (non-majors only) CHEM 1014 Economics ECON 2013 & ECON 2113 English ENGL 1113 & 1213 French Language FREN 1113 & FREN 1213 German Language GERM 1113 & GERM 1213 American Government POLS 1113 U.S. History HIST 1003 or HIST 1103 European History HIST 1203 or HIST 1303 Western Civilization I HIST 1203 Western Civilization II HIST 1303 College Algebra MATH 1503 Higher Level Math Studies MATH 2004 & MATH 2104 Philosophy PHIL 2613 Physics B(3) (lecture only) PHYS 2104 Physics C PHYS 3103 Psychology PSYC 1113 Sociology SOC 2013 Spanish SPAN 1113 & SPAN 1213 * 9 credits earned with completion of upper-division course
3 4 4 6 6 6* 6* 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 6*
Students graduating with an IB diploma enjoy the following benefits at Oklahoma City University: n Early enrollment n Honors Program consideration n Students who complete the full IB diploma with a score of 30 or higher will be awarded up to 30 Oklahoma City University credits. These credits will be a combination of core as well as elective courses.
Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics
Oklahoma City University awards college credit for the following courses successfully completed by students attending the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM). OSSM Subject Area OCU Course Number
Minimum Grade
General Biology BIOL 1214 Anatomy & Physiology BIOL 2003 & BIOL 2041 Vertebrate Zoology BIOL 2414 General Chemistry I CHEM 1104 & CHEM 1141 General Chemistry II CHEM 1204 & CHEM 1241 Calculus I MATH 2004 Calculus II MATH 2104 Mechanics PHYS 2104 Electricity & Magnetism PHYS 2204
Credit Earned
80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 90% 90% 90% 90%
4 4 4 5 5 4 4 4 4
Students should inquire in the Office of Admissions for additional information on the acceptance of credit for AP, CLEP, IB, and OSSM. Please consult with your Oklahoma City University admissions counselor and/or the director of admissions to clarify any questions you have prior to registering or taking an advanced standing test.
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