CREDITS BY EXAM
Advanced Placement (AP)
The AP Program offers college-level courses and exams that you can take in high school. High School students interested in pursuing this program should talk with their teachers and high school counselors. Scores from the Advanced Placement Exam (AP), taken after completion of the High School course, can be used by applicants to Georgia State University to earn college credit for knowledge earned and demonstrated on the exam.
Georgia State University's Testing Centers do not offer AP exams, High school counselors can provide information concerning the time and place for testing for AP courses.
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
CLEP tests are standardized tests that allow students who believe they are proficient in an academic subject to attempt to earn credit via their CLEP score. Georgia State University serves as a national test center for CLEP. All CLEP exams (except the optional essays) are administered on the computer.
Since policies regarding CLEP credits differ at various institutions, candidates should verify which tests are accepted by their institution.
Scores are reported to the school(s) designated as the recipient(s) in approximately two to three weeks. (Score reporting for exams that include an essay might take one to two weeks longer.)
Please note: You will be required to show a non-expired government issued ID at the time of test. Your name on this ID will need to match your full name on your CLEP ticket. If the names do not match, we will be unable to test you. When you make your appointment and purchase your CLEP ticket, make sure your information matches. For more information about making a CLEP appointment, check out our "How to Make an Appointment" page.
CLEP Exams Offered
For further information about the CLEP program (exam descriptions, study information, other locations, etc.), visit CLEP.
Exams marked with an asterisk have an optional handwritten essay portion.
- Business
- Business Law, Introductory
- Financial Accounting
- Management, Principles
of Marketing - Principles of Composition
and Literature - American Literature*
- Analyzing and Interpreting
Literature* - College Composition
- College Composition Modular*
- English Literature*
- Humanities
- Foreign Language
- French Language
- German Language
- Spanish Language
- Spanish and Writing
- History and Social
Sciences - American Government
- Educational Psychology,
Introduction to - History of the
United States I - History of the
United States II - Human Growth and
Development - Macroeconomics,
Principles of
- Microeconomics,
Principles of - Psychology, Introductory
- Social Sciences and History
- Sociology, Introductory
- Western Civilization I
- Western Civilization II
- Science and Mathematics
- Biology
- Calculus
- Chemistry
- College Algebra
- College Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Precalculus
CLEP Policy
Georgia State University offers credit for prior or experiential learning via the College Board’s CLEP exams. Note that College Composition has an embedded, mandatory essay, but Georgia State University does not use this exam, opting instead for the College Composition Modular and its optional Essay.
Notice: The Georgia State University Testing Center does not determine eligibility or appropriateness of CLEP exams for students. While every effort is made to keep this information up to date, students should verify CLEP policy the the Georgia State University Catalog, the University Advisement Center’s website (https://advisement.gsu.edu/), or directly with their advisor for the most recent updates. Examinees should also confirm information on the CLEP exams via the College Board’s CLEP website (https://clep.collegeboard.org/)
Composition and Literature
| Exam | Description | Score | Georgia State Course Credit |
| American Literature | This exam covers American literature from precolonial times to the present. | 50 or Higher AND Passing score on Essay | ENGL 2130 (3 credit hours) |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | The Analyzing and Interpreting Literature exam includes questions on passages taken from American and British literature. | 50 or Higher AND Passing score on Essay | ENGL 2099 (3 credit hours; Elective Credit Only) |
| College Composition (as of July 10, 2023) | The College Composition exam covers material usually taught in a one-semester college course in composition and features essays graded by the College Board. | 50 or Higher AND Passing score on Essay | ENGL 1101 (3 credit hours) |
| English Literature | The English Literature exam is primarily concerned with major British authors and literary works. | 50 or Higher AND Passing score on Essay | ENGL 2120 |
| Humanities | The Humanities exam tests general knowledge of classical to contemporary literature, art, and music and other performing arts. | 50 or Higher | HUMN 1000 |
History and Social Science
| Exam | Description | Score | Georgia State Course Credit |
| American Government | The American Government exam assesses an understanding of civics and political process and behavior. | 50 or Higher | POLS 1101 (3 credit hours) |
| History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 | The History of the United States I exam covers U.S. history from early European colonization to the end of Reconstruction. | 50 or Higher | HIST 2112 (both exams required; 3 credit hours) |
| History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present | The History of the United States II exam covers U.S. history from the end of the Civil War to the present. | 50 or Higher | |
| Human Growth and Development | The Human Growth and Development exam covers theories and research related to physical, cognitive, and social development. | 50 or Higher | PSYC 2103 (3 credit hours) |
| Introductory Psychology | The Introductory Psychology exam stresses the basic facts, concepts, and generally accepted principles of psychology. | 50 or Higher | PSYC 1101 (3 credit hours) |
| Introductory Sociology | The Introductory Sociology exam assesses knowledge of material in a one-semester introductory sociology course. | 50 or Higher | SOCI 1101 (3 credit hours) |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | The Principles of Macroeconomics exam covers aggregate demand, aggregate supply, and monetary and fiscal policy tools. | 50 or Higher | ECON 2105 (3 credit hours) |
| Principles of Microeconomics | The Principles of Microeconomics exam covers economic principles applying to individual consumers and businesses. | 50 or Higher | ECON 2106 (3 credit hours) |
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | The Western Civilization I exam covers Ancient Greece, Rome, and the Near East; the Middle Ages; Renaissance and Reformation. | 50 or Higher | HIST 1099 (can be used as Global Course) (3 credit hours) |
| Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present | The Western Civilization II exam covers European history from the mid-17th century through the post-Second World War period. | 50 or Higher | HIST 1099 (can be used as Global Course) (3 credit hours) |
Science & Mathematics
| Exam | Description | Score | Georgia State Course Credit |
| Biology | The Biology exam covers molecular and cellular biology, organismal biology, and population biology. | 50 or Higher | BIOL 1103K (4 Credit Hours) |
| Calculus | The Calculus exam assesses an intuitive understanding of calculus and features 60% limits and differential calculus and 40% integral calculus. | 50 or Higher | MATH 2211 (4 Credit Hours) |
| Chemistry | The Chemistry exam covers material usually taught in a one-year general chemistry course. | 50 or Higher | CHEM 1099 (3 Credit Hours; Elective Credit Only) |
| College Algebra | The College Algebra exam covers material usually taught in a one-semester college course in algebra. | 50 or Higher | MATH 1111 (3 Credit Hours) |
| College Mathematics | The College Mathematics exam covers material generally taught in a college course for nonmathematics majors. | 50 or Higher | MATH 1001 (3 Credit Hours) |
| Precalculus | The Precalculus exam tests students' knowledge of specific properties of many types of functions. | 50 or Higher | MATH 1113 (3 Credit Hours) |
World Languages
| Exam | Description | Score | Georgia State Course Credit |
| French Language: Levels 1 and 2 | The French Language exams measure skills acquired from multiple semesters of studying French. | 50 - 51 | FREN 2001 (3 Credit Hours) |
| 52 or Higher | FREN 2001 & FREN 2002 (6 Credit Hours total) | ||
| German Language: Levels 1 and 2 | The German Language exams measure skills acquired from multiple semesters of studying German. | 50 - 63 | GRMN 2001 (3 Credit Hours) |
| 64 or Higher | GRMN 2001 & GRMN 2002 (6 Credit Hours total) | ||
| Spanish Language: Levels 1 and 2 | The Spanish Language exams measure skills acquired from multiple semesters of studying Spanish. | 50 - 53 | SPAN 2001 (3 Credit Hours) |
| 54 or Higher | SPAN 2001 & SPAN 2002 (6 Credit Hours total) |
CLEP exams Georgia State University does not currently offer credit for
- Introduction to Educational Psychology
- Social Sciences and History
- College Composition Modular
- Natural Sciences
- Information Systems
- Introductory Business Law
- Principles of Management
- Principles of Marketing
- Spanish with Writing: Levels 1 and 2
Retesting
Candidates must wait a minimum of three months to retake a CLEP exam.
Dantes Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
The Counseling and Testing Center serves as a national test center for DSST exams. Because policies regarding DSST credits differ at various institutions, candidates should verify which tests are accepted by their respective schools. All DSST exams are offered on the computer with the except for Principles of Public Speaking which is in paper and pencil format and is not offered at the Testing Centers.
The tests are two hours in length and immediate scoring is available.
Mathematics
Fundamentals of College Algebra
Principles of Statistics
Business Mathematics
Applied Technology
Technical Writing
Humanities
Ethics in America
Introduction to World Religions
Principles of Public Speaking (not offered at Georgia State)
Physical Science
Astronomy
Here’s to Your Health
Environment and Humanity: The Race to Save the Planet
Principles of Physical Science I
Physical Geology
Social Science
Art of the Western World
Contemporary W. Europe: 1946-1990
An Intro to the Modern Middle East
Human and Cultural Geography
Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union
A History of the Vietnam War
The Civil War and Reconstruction
Fundamentals of Counseling
Criminal Justice
Introduction to Law Enforcement
Foundations of Education
Lifespan Developmental Psych
Drug and Alcohol Abuse
General Anthropology
Business
Human Resource Management
Organizational Behavior
Principles of Supervision
Business Law
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Computing
Money and Banking
Personal Finance
Management Information Systems
Principles of Financial Accounting
Georgia State University Policy on DSST Tests
Although the Testing Center serves as a DSST test center, Georgia State University does not accept DSST credits. Georgia State University students should use the CLEP exams for credit-by-exam.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
International Baccalaureate (IB) programs are coursework designed to focus on critical thinking and problem-solving with an eye toward international mindedness. More information about these programs can be found on the International Baccalaureate Website.
Georgia State University awards credit for International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations, with the exception of English as a Second Language, provided that the academic departments judge the examinations to be comparable to courses at Georgia State. The Testing Center has no connection to these programs.
Please note: Questions regarding processing of AP, IB and CLEP exams scores at Georgia State University should be directed to Clarissa Staten, Admissions at [email protected]. For currently enrolled students, please contact your academic advisor to discuss how these credits will apply to your degree and to consult with them prior to registering for a CLEP exam.
Contacts
Testing Locations & Contact Information
Atlanta Campus
[email protected]
Counseling and Testing Center
Suite 200A
75 Piedmont Ave, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30303
Alpharetta Campus
[email protected]
770-274-5638
Room AA-1260
3705 Brookside Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30022-4408
Clarkston Campus
[email protected]
678-891-3700
Room CH-2180
555 N. Indian Creek Drive
Clarkston, GA 30021-2361
Decatur Campus
[email protected]
678-891-2755
Room SF-2300
3251 Panthersville Road
Decatur, GA 30034-3832
Dunwoody Campus
[email protected]
770-274-5440
Room NC-1261
2101 Womack Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338-4435
Newton Campus
[email protected]
678-891-2480
Room 2N-2400
239 Cedar Lane
Covington, Georgia 30014
