College Level Examination Program
Policy
Adult students may wish to “test for credit” to fulfill elective and/or general education requirements by successfully completing selected College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams prior to completing 15 credits in Pitt Business. Credits will be granted for the following exams only. A maximum of 15 CLEP credits may be applied toward the degree. Scores for subject exams must be at the 65th percentile for credit to be awarded.
General Exams
| CLEP Exam | Score | Credits | Course Equiv. | Req. Fulfilled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities | 500 | 6 | INDIS 0000 | music/art and elective |
| Natural Science | 500 | 6 | INDIS 0000 | both natural sciences |
| Social Science and History | 500 | 6 | INDIS 0000 | social science and elective |
Subject Exams
| CLEP Exam | Score | Credits | Course Equiv. | Req. Fulfilled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | 54* | 3 | PS 0200 | social science |
| U.S. History I | 54 | 3 | HIST 0600 | social science |
| U.S. History II | 53 | 3 | HIST 0601 | social science |
| Western Civ. I | 53 | 3 | HIST 0100 | social science/ foreign culture |
| Western Civ. II | 54 | 3 | HIST 0101 | social science/ foreign culture |
| Intro. Sociology | 54 | 3 | SOC 0010 | social science |
| American Literature | 53 | 3 | ENGLIT 0000 | literature |
| English Literature | 53 | 3 | ENGLIT 0000 | literature |
| General Biology | 53 | 6 | BIOSC 0150 & 0160 | both natural sciences |
| General Chemistry | 58 | 6 | CHEM 0110 & 0120 | both natural sciences |
| Educational Psychology | 54 | 3 | PSYED 1001 | elective |
| Human Growth and Development |
52 | 3 | PSY 0310 | elective |
*The scores listed are estimates of the 65th percentile only. We will award credit per the percentile listed on the student’s score report.
Preparing for CLEP Exams
The CLEP Web site has descriptions of each test as well as study resources. The College Board also publishes the Official Study Guide for the CLEP Examinations. Or, you may choose to purchase a practice guide by another publisher, available at most bookstores.
Test Sites
Contact one of the following institutions for information:
Community College of Allegheny County – Pittsburgh Campus
625 Stanwix Street
First Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-208-1122
Duquesne University
University Counseling Center
308 Administration Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15282-0235
412-396-6204
University of Phoenix – Pittsburgh
Penn Center West Six
Suite 100
Pittsburgh, PA 15276
412-747-9000 www.phoenix.edu
University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh Campus
5th & Bigelow
G33 Cathedral of Learning
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
412-624-6440
Obtaining Your Scores
Your scores will be sent to you approximately three weeks after testing. To have your scores sent to Pitt Business, enter the code for the University of Pittsburgh (#2927) on the CLEP registration form under “score recipient.”
Please contact the Pitt Business Admissions Office or call us at 412-383-9600 for further information about becoming a Pitt Business student.