Standardized Assessment
Advanced Placement Examinations
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations provide students with the opportunity to complete college-level coursework while in high school and to gain valuable skills and study habits for college. If a student achieves a qualifying score of a 3 or higher on the respective AP Examination, proficiency credit is awarded according to ACE recommendations for the respective lower level course requirements. Students must submit a copy of an official AP score report to be evaluated for this proficiency credit award.
CLEP Examinations
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a national program of credit by examination to obtain recognition of college level achievement.
Colorado Technical University is a registered CLEP credit granting institution and students should consult http://www.collegeboard.com to find a CLEP examination center in their area. Colorado Technical University awards proficiency credit for lower level comparable coursework based on CLEP examination scores as recommended by ACE for the respective lower level course requirements. Students must submit a copy of an official CLEP score report to be evaluated for this proficiency credit award. In order to ensure that a CLEP examination is transferable into the student’s degree program, students should consult with their Registrar Evaluation Services Specialist. The total number of CLEP credits applied to a degree program may not exceed 45 quarter hours. Students are required to pay a fee directly to CLEP.
Examinations are available in the following areas:
- Business
- English
- Mathematics
- Social Science
- Physical Science
- Applied Technology
- Humanities
DSST Examinations
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) provide another option for students to demonstrate competencies for learning in non-traditional ways. Originally designed for military service members, DSST examinations are now available to both military and civilian learners. More information on study guides and examination options is available at http://www.getcollegecredit.com. Proficiency credit is awarded for passing scores according to ACE recommendations for the respective lower level course requirements. Students must submit a copy of an official DSST score report to be evaluated for this proficiency credit award.