External Examinations
Credits earned through AP are not resident credits and will not be used to satisfy resident credit requirements for graduation. To receive credit, students must provide KCTCS with an official report of AP scores. Visit CollegeBoard for more information.
| AP Subject Examination | Minimum Score to Earn Credit | Course Equivalent | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| AP Capstone Diploma Program | |||
| AP Research | 3 | KCTCS elective Credit | 3 Credit Hours |
| AP Seminar | 3 | KCTCS elective Credit | 3 Credit Hours |
| Arts | |||
| AP Art History | 3 | ART 105 or ART | 3 Credit Hours |
| 4 or 5 | Art 105 and Art 106 | 6 credit Hours | |
| AP Music Theory | 3 | MUS 174 | 3 Credit Hours |
| Studio Art 2-D | 3 | ART 112 | 3 Credit Hours |
| Sudio Art 3-D | 3 | ART 113 | 3 Credit Hours |
| Studio Art Drawing | 3 | ART 110 | 3 Credit Hours |
| English | |||
| AP English Language and Composition | 3 | ENG 101 | 3 Credit Hours |
| AP English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENG 161 | 3 Credit Hours |
| Math and Computer Science | |||
| AP Calculus AB | 3 | MAT 175 | 5 Credit Hours |
| AP Calculus BC | 3 | MAT 175 and MAT 185 | 10 Credit Hours |
| AP Computer Science A | 3 | TRN 172 | 3 Credit Hours |
| AP Computer Science Principles | 3,4 or 5 | Elective Credit | 3 Credit Hours |
| AP Statistics | 3 | STA 220 | 3 Credit Hours |
| History and Social Sciences | |||
| AP Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | POL 210 | 3 Credit Hours |
| AP European History | 3 | HIS 104 and HIS 105 | 6 Credit Hours |
| AP Human Geography | 3 | GEO 172 | 3 Credit Hours |
| AP Macroeconomics | 3 | ECO 202 | 3 Credit Hours |
| AP Microeconomics | 3 | ECO 201 | 3 Credit Hours |
| AP Psychology | 3 | PSY 110 | 3 Credit Hours |
| AP United States Government and Politics | 3 | POL 101 | 3 Credit Hours |
| AP United States History | 3 | HIS 108 and HIS 109 | 6 Credit Hours |
| AP World History: Modern | 3 | HIS 102 | 3 Credit Hours |
| World History | 3 | HIS 101 | 3 Credit Hours |
| Sciences | |||
| AP Biology | 3 | BIO 112 | |
| AP Chemistry | 3 | CHE 170 | |
| 4 or 5 | CHE 170 and CHE 180 | ||
| AP Environmental Science | 3 | EST 150 | |
| AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based | 3 | PHY 201* | |
| AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based | 3 | PHY 203* | |
| AP World Languages and Cultures | |||
| AP Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | RAE 150 | |
| 4 or 5 | RAE 150 and RAE 151 | ||
| AP French Language and Culture | 3 | FRE 201 | |
| 4 or 5 | FRE 201 and FRE 202 | ||
| AP German Language and Culture | 3 | GER 201 | |
| 4 or 5 | GER 201 and GER 202 | ||
| AP Itailan Language and Culture | 3 | TRN 106** | |
| 4 or 5 | TRN 106 and TRN 107** | ||
| AP Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | JPN 201 | |
| 4 or 5 | JPN 201 and JPN 202 | ||
| AP Latin | 3 | TRN 106** | |
| 4 or 5 | TRN 106 and TRN 107** | ||
| AP Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPA 201 | |
| 4 or 5 | SPA 201 and SPA 202 | ||
| AP Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | TRN 110 (Humanities |
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*Upon presentation of documentation of appropriate laboratory experience, credit will also be given for the laboratory portions of these courses.
**KCTCS does not offer courses that are an exact equivalent for the AP subject offered. Appropriate General Education credit is awarded in these cases.
The KCTCS system provides credit for successful scores on several CLEP exams. The following table lists the exam(s) for which credit is granted, the required score, and the equivalent course you would bypass.
How do I prepare for a CLEP exam?
CLEP study materials can be found on the CLEP website: Collegeboard. Access sample test questions, exam topics, and other suggested study resources.
Modern States – Free online prep courses and exam voucher
Modern States Education Alliance is a non-profit is intended to let students earn up to one year of college credit without tuition or textbook expense. Modern States offers 30 high-quality prep courses that some of the world's leading universities and professors teach. Each class includes online lectures, quizzes, tests, and other features. Textbooks and materials will also be provided online, free of charge. Once you have completed the prep course with Modern States, you can request a CLEP Voucher from the Modern States website for a free CLEP exam.
| CLEP Subject Examination | Minimum Score to Earn Credit | Course Equivalent | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composition and Literature CLEP Exams | |||
| American Literature | 50 | ENG 251 | 3 credit hours |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 50 | ENG 161 | 3 credit hours |
| College Composition | 50 | ENG 161 | 3 credit hours |
| College Composition Modular | 50 | ENG 101 | 3 credit hours |
| English Literature | 50 | ENG 101 | 3 credit hours |
| Humanities | 50 | HUM 120 | 3 credit hours |
| CLEP Exams for World Languages | |||
| French Language: Level 1 | 50-65 | FRE 201 | 3 credit hours |
| French Language: Level 2 | 66 | FRE 201 and FRE 202 | 6 credit hours |
| German Language: Level 1 | 50-65 | GER 201 | 3 credit hours |
| German Language: Level 2 | 66 | GER 201 and GER 202 | 6 credit hours |
| Spanish Language: Level 1 | 50-65 | SPA 201 | 3 credit hours |
| Spanish Language: Level 2 | 66 | SPA 201 and SPA 202 | 6 credit hours |
| History and Social Sciences CLEP Exams | |||
| American Government | 50 | POL 101 | 3 credit hours |
| History of the United States I | 50 | HIS 108 | 3 credit hours |
| History of the United States II | 50 | HIS 109 | 3 credit hours |
| Human Growth and Development | 50 | AHS 100 | 2 Credit hours |
| Introductory Psychology | 50 | PSY 110 | 3 credit hours |
| Introductory Sociology | 50 | SOC 101 | 3 credit hours |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 50 | ECO 202 | 3 credit hours |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 50 | ECO 201 | 3 credit hours |
| Social Sciences and History | 50 | SOC 101 | 3 credit hours |
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | 50 | HIS 104 | 3 credit hours |
| Western CIvilization II: 1648 to Present | 50 | HIS 105 | 3 credit hours |
| Science and Mathematics CLEP Exams | |||
| Biology | 50-59 | BIO 112 | 3 credit hours |
| 60-64 | BIO 112 and BIO 120 | 6 credit hours | |
| 65-80 | BIO 150 and BIO 152 | 6 credit hours | |
| Calculus | 50 | MAT 174 and MAT 175 | 4 or 5 credit hours |
| Chemistry | 50 | CHE 170 and CHE 180 | 6 credit hours |
| College Algebra | 50 | MAT 150 | 3 credit hours |
| College Mathematics | 50 | MAT 146 | 3 credit hours |
| Natural Sciences | 50 | BIO 112 | 3 credit hours |
| Precalculus | 50 | MAT 160 | 5 credit hours |
| Business CLEP Exams | |||
| Financial Accounting | 50 | ACC 201 | 3 Credit Hours |
| Information Systems | 50 | TRN 146 | |
| Introductory Business Law | 50 | BAS 267 | |
| Principles of Management | 50 | BAS 283 | 3 |
| Principles of Marketing | 50 | BAS 282 | 3 |
| Introduction to Business Law | 50 | BAS 267 | 3 |
| Information Systems and Computer Applications | 50 | TRN 146 | 3 |
DSSTs are subject-area examinations that are comparable to end-of-course exams. Through a series of 38 exams in several subject areas, the nationally recognized DSST program provides an opportunity to earn college credits for learning gained outside of the traditional classroom. While initially restricted to active and retired military personnel, these tests are now available to civilians. DSSTs are subject-area examinations that are comparable to end-of-course exams. Through a series of 38 exams in several subject areas, the nationally recognized DSST program provides an opportunity to earn college credits for learning gained outside of the traditional classroom. While initially restricted to active and retired military personnel, these tests are now available to civilians.
https://www.getcollegecredit.com/
| DSST Subject Examination | Minimum Score to Earn Credit | Course Equivalent | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | |||
| Business Ethics and Society | |||
| Business Mathematics | |||
| Human Resource Management | |||
| Introduction to Business | |||
| Management Information Systems | |||
| Organizational Behavior | |||
| Money and Banking | |||
| Personal Finance | |||
| Principles of Finance | |||
| Principles of Supervision | |||
| Humanities | |||
| Ethics in America | |||
| Introduction to World Religions | |||
| Principles of Public Speaking | |||
| Principles of Advanced English Composition | |||
| Math | |||
| Fundamentals of College Algebra | |||
| Principles of Statistics | |||
| Math for Liberal Arts | |||
| Physical Science | |||
| Astronomy | |||
| Environmental Science (formerly Environment and Humanity: The Race to Save the Planet) | |||
| Health and Development (formerly Here's to Your Health) | |||
| Introduction to Geology | |||
| Principles of Physical Science I | |||
| Social Sciences | |||
| A History of the Vietnam War | |||
| Art of the Western World | |||
| Criminal Justice | |||
| Foundations of Education | |||
| Fundamentals of Counseling | |||
| General Anthropology | |||
| Introduction to Geography (formerly Human/Cultural Geography) | |||
| Introduction to Law Enforcement | |||
| Lifespan Developmental Psychology | |||
| Technology | |||
| History of the Soviet Union (formerly Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union) | |||
| Substance Abuse (formerly Drug and Alcohol Abuse) | |||
| The Civil War and Reconstruction | |||
| Technology | |||
| Fundamentals of Cybersecurity | |||
| Technical Writing | |||
| Ethics in Technology | |||
*Active military members, military spouses, and Veterans, please check with your college's Veterans Services Coordinator or School Certifying Official (SCO) for information on how you can get testing fees waived or reimbursed.
