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Apr 13, 2021
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2013-2014 Walden University Student Handbook (December 2013) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Credit by Examination
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Return to: Prior Learning Credit
The university is a member of DANTES (the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support) and allows students the option of credit by examination.
- Retaking an examination may occur only one time per subject.
- A 6-month waiting period must be completed before retaking an examination.
- Credits earned by examination will be officially awarded after a student has successfully completed a minimum of 10 hours with Walden.
- The fee for challenging a course through credit by examination is paid to the third-party testing organization upon application for the examination and is non-refundable.
- No more than 6 courses can be awarded for credit by examination.
Third-party credit by examination alternatives
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
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- Tests are given at CLEP testing centers.
- Costs include an examination fee plus the purchase of any textbooks or review materials.
- Students must achieve a minimum score of 50 on a CLEP exam to receive credit for a course.
- Walden will accept essay or non-essay versions of the CLEP English Composition Exam.
- Walden will award one course per CLEP exam passed.
- The cost of these exams is the responsibility of the student.
- Specific costs, examination subject matter, and sample exams can be found on the CLEP website.
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DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
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- Tests are given at Thomson Prometric testing centers located in the U.S. and internationally. Internet-based testing is available on-site.
- Costs include an examination fee plus the purchase of any textbooks or review materials.
- Students must achieve a minimum grade of C on a DSST exam to receive credit for a course.
- Walden will award one course per DSST exam passed.
- The cost of these exams is the responsibility of the student.
- Additional information can be found on the DANTES/DSST website.
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Excelsior College Examinations
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- Tests are given at Pearson Professional Centers located in the U.S. and internationally.
- Costs include an examination fee plus the purchase of any textbooks or review materials.
- Students must achieve a minimum grade of C on an Excelsior exam to receive credit for a course.
- Walden will award credit for one course for per Excelsior exam passed.
- The cost of these exams is the responsibility of the student.
- Additional information can be found on the Excelsior website.
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Credit-by-Examination Equivalents for General Education Courses
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Course |
CLEP |
DSST |
Excelsior |
BIOL 1001
Introduction to Biology |
Biology* |
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CHEM 1001
Introduction to Chemistry |
Chemistry* |
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ENGL 0099
Academic Writing Fundamentals |
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College Writing |
ENGL 1001
English Composition |
English Composition (Optional essay section or exam) |
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English Composition |
ENGL 2001
Introduction to Literature |
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature*
(Optional essay section or exam) |
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ISYS 1001
Computer Information Fluency |
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Introduction to Computing |
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MATH 1001
College Algebra |
College Algebra |
Fundamentals of College Algebra |
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MATH 1002
Applied Math |
College Mathematics |
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NASC 1001
Environmental Science |
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Environment and Humanity: The Race to Save the Planet |
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PHIL 1001
Introduction to Philosophy |
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PHIL 2001
Ethics |
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Ethics in America |
Ethics: Theory and Practice |
PHSC 1001
Earth Science |
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Earth Science |
POLI 1001
American Government |
American Government |
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PSYC 1001
Introduction to Psychology (non-majors only) |
Introductory Psychology |
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RELG 2001
World Religions |
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Introduction to World Religions |
Religions of the World |
SOCI 1001
Introduction to Sociology |
Introductory Sociology |
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SOCI 2001
Multicultural Dimensions of Society |
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Cultural Diversity |
* Covers material usually taught in a two-semester course.
Credit-by-Examination Equivalents for Major Coursework
Course |
CLEP |
DSST |
Excelsior |
ACCT 1001
Accounting I |
Financial Accounting |
Principles of Financial Accounting |
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BUSI 1001
Introduction to Business |
Principles of Management |
Introduction to Business |
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BUSI 2001
Business Law |
Introductory Business Law |
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CAIS 1001
Introduction to Information Systems |
Information Systems and Computer Applications |
Management Information Systems |
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ECON 1001
Macroeconomics |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
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ECON 1001
Microeconomics |
Principles of Microeconomics |
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EDUC 1001
Introduction to Education |
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Fundamentals of Education |
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EDUC 1003
Educational Psychology |
Introduction to Educational Psychology |
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FNCE 3001
Financial Management |
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Principles of Finance |
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HRMG 3001
Human Resource Management |
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Human Resource Management |
Human Resource Management |
MRKT 3001
Marketing |
Principles of Marketing |
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PSYC 1002
Psychology as a Natural Science
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PSYC 1003
Psychology as a Social Science |
Introductory Psychology |
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PSYC 3002
Data Analysis and Presentation |
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Principles of Statistics |
Statistics |
PSYC 3003
Methods in Psychological Inquiry |
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Research Methods in Psychology |
STAT 2001
Statistics |
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Principles of Statistics |
Statistics |
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diplomas
Walden University recognizes examinations taken in high school as part of an Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.
- Advanced Placement exam grades of 3 or higher are accepted.
- International Baccalaureate exam grades of 4 or higher are accepted.
Walden will award credit for one course exam taken.
- No more than 6 courses will be awarded.
Credit-by-Diploma Examination Equivalents for General Education Courses
Course |
Exam Topic |
Advanced Placement |
International Baccalaureate |
BIOL 1001 |
Biology |
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X |
CHEM 1001 |
Chemistry |
X |
X |
ECON 1001 |
Economics |
X |
X |
ENGL 1001 |
English Language |
X |
X |
ENGL 2001 |
English Literature |
X |
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NASC 1001 |
Environmental Science |
X |
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GEOG 1001 |
Geography |
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X |
MATH 1002 |
Mathematics |
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X |
PHIL 1001 |
Philosophy |
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X |
PSYC 1001 (non-majors) or PSYC 1002 (majors) |
Psychology |
X |
X |
STAT 2001 or PSYC 3002 |
Statistics |
X |
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ARTS 1001 |
Visual Arts |
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X |
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