College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
CLEP is a National program of credit-by-examination sponsored by the College Entrance Examination Board. These examinations may be taken at Northern Kentucky University. Credit may be earned through general and/or subject examinations. Northern students may earn a maximum of 45 credit hours from CLEP. The University is a recognized CLEP testing center; therefore testing can be applicable to other institutions that accept CLEP scores. NKU students must be degree seeking to receive CLEP credits.
GENERAL EXAMINATIONS: Elective Credit
NKU will accept credit in three areas: Humanities, Natural Science, and Social Science-History; a maximum of 18 credit hours may be earned from these exams. Scores at or above the 50th percentile earn 6 credit hours per exam. This credit is awarded on a (P) pass basis and serves as elective credit.
SUBJECT EXAMINATIONS: Course Credit
The following lists of Subject Examinations are those that are accepted at NKU. They have been equated with specific courses offered at the University. Credit is awarded on a pass (P) basis, course per course.
|
Examination |
Minimum Score |
Credit Hours |
Equivalent NKU Course |
|
American History I |
50 |
3 |
HIS 102 |
|
American History II |
50 |
3 |
HIS 103 |
|
American Literature |
50 |
6 |
ENG 208,209 |
|
Analysis of Literature |
51 |
3 |
ENG 200 |
|
Biology (No lab credit) |
50 |
6 |
BIO 120,121 |
|
Calculus w/Elem. Func. |
50 |
6 |
MAT 121,122 |
|
English Composition/Essay |
50 |
3 |
ENG 101 |
|
English Literature |
50 |
6 |
ENG 202,203 |
|
Gen. Chemistry (No lab) |
50 |
6 |
CHEM 120,121 |
|
Intro. Psychology |
50 |
3 |
PSY 100 |
|
Financial Accounting |
50 |
3 |
ACC 200 |
|
Intro. Business Law |
51 |
3 |
BUS 230 |
|
Intro. Business Mngt. |
50 |
3 |
MGT 205 |
|
Intro. Marketing |
50 |
3 |
MKT 305 |
|
Intro. Macro-Economics |
50 |
3 |
ECO 200 |
|
Intro. Micro-Economics |
50 |
3 |
ECO 201 |
|
Western Civilization I: |
50 |
3 |
HIS 100 |
|
Western Civilization II: |
50 |
3 |
HIS 101 |
CLEP credit is available in French, German, and Spanish.
NKU students must consult with Dr. Thomas Leech before registering for a foreign language CLEP exam. You can reach him at 859-572-5514.
|
Language |
CLEP Score |
Hrs Credited |
Additional Course Required |
|
French |
50 or 51 |
3 |
200 level FRE course w/A or B grade |
|
|
52 or above |
6 |
300 level FRE course w/A or B grade |
|
German |
50-62 |
3 |
200 level GRE course w/A or B grade |
|
|
63 or above |
6 |
300 level GRE course w/A or B grade |
|
Spanish |
50-53 |
3 |
200 level SPI course w/A or B grade |
|
|
54 or above |
6 |
300 level SPI course w/A or B grade |
How to Register for a CLEP Exam
CLEP exams are given by appointment only Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. CLEP is not administered when NKU is closed due to campus holiday or closure. Appointments can be made by calling (859) 572-6373.
Exams may not be repeated within 6 months of one another.
At the time of the appointment, the examinee is required to pay Northern Kentucky University a registration fee of $25.00. This can be paid over the phone with a credit card or in-person with cash, check, money order, or credit card. This fee is non-refundable. A $15.00 fee will be charged to reschedule an exam day or time.
On the day of the test, the examinee must pay CLEP a $70.00 fee per exam taken. CLEP accepts all major credit cards and personal checks.
For further information about CLEP, contact Amy Danzo, Technology and Testing Counselor, at (859) 572-5751 or visit our Office at University Center 320.