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The College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP® ) offers you the opportunity to receive college credit for what you already know by earning qualifying scores on any of the 34 CLEP exams. CLEP exams allow people who have acquired comprehensive subject knowledge through independent or prior study, on-the-job training, or cultural pursuits to show that they have the understanding of college-level material.  CLEP credits are awarded at almost 3,000 colleges and universities, including LCCC!

Effective July 1, 2024, the CLEP® exam fee will be $95. Test takers who purchase their registration tickets on or after this date will be charged the new fee. Registration tickets purchased prior to this date will still be valid until their stated expiration dates.

CLEP Testing Appointments
The Testing Center at the main campus in Schnecksville offers the CLEP test by appointment. To take a CLEP test at LCCC please follow these steps:

  • Select the CLEP exam(s) you would like to take
  • Register for your CLEP exam with The College Board
  • Schedule an appointment to take your CLEP exam. You can also call 610-799-1124 to schedule your appointment. If you have a time accommodation please call to schedule your appointment.
  • There is a $25 fee for taking your test. Your testing fee must be paid prior to testing. This can be done the day of your test at the Business Office in SSC 101, or you can call 610-799-1157 to pay your fee prior to your testing date.
  • Bring your government-issued photo ID, CLEP Admissions Ticket, and Business Office receipt to your appointment.
  • If you are an LCCC student you must request your official CLEP score from The College Board be sent to LCCC to receive credit.

CLEP Credits (for LCCC)
Credits are awarded for LCCC students who have a passing score on their CLEP exam based on the information below. Before taking a CLEP exam, consult with your Academic Advisor to see how the credits will apply to your program of study at LCCC. You must have an official score report sent from The College Board to LCCC to be awarded credits. Please note: If you plan to transfer, you may also need to send an official score report to your transfer school when you apply. 

Business

 

CLEP Title LCCC Course Minimum Score Number of Credits
Financial Accounting ACC 160 50 3
Principles of Management BUS 211 50 3
Principles of Marketing BUS 221 50 3
Introductory Business Law BUS 241 50 3
Principles of Macroeconomics ECO 201 50 3
Principles of Microeconomics ECO 202 50 3

Composition and Literature

 

CLEP Title LCCC Course Minimum Score Number of Credits
College Composition Modular ENG 105 50 3
American Literature ENG 205/206 50 6
English Literature ENG 210/211 50 6
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature ENG 106 50 3

Humanities


CLEP Title LCCC Course Minimum Score Number of Credits
History of the U.S. I – Early Colonization to 1877 HIS 123 50 3
History of the U.S. II – 1865 to the Present HIS 124 50 3
Western Civilization I – Ancient Near East to 1648 HIS 130 50 3
Western Civilization II – 1648 to the Present HIS 131 50 3
Humanities Humanities Elective 50 3

* Language credits are also Humanities credits

Languages

CLEP Title LCCC Course Minimum Score Number of Credits
French Language Level 1 FRN 105/106 50 6
French Language Level 2 FRN 105/106/205 59 9
German Language Level 1 GRM 105/106 50 6
German Language Level 2 GRM 105/106/205 60 9
Spanish Language Level 1 SPN 105/106 50 6
Spanish Language Level 2 SPN 105/106/205 63 9
Spanish with Writing Level 1 SPN 105/106 50 6
Spanish with Writing Level 2 SPN 105/106/205/206 65 12

Math

CLEP Title LCCC Course Minimum Score Number of Credits
College Algebra MAT 160 50 3
Pre-Calculus MAT 170 50 3
Calculus Math Elective 50 3
  MAT 191 64 4
College Mathematics Math Elective 50 3

Science

CLEP Title LCCC Course Minimum Score Number of Credits
Biology Biology Elective 50 3
Chemistry Chemistry Elective 50 3
Natural Sciences Science Elective 50 6

Social Science

CLEP Title LCCC Course Minimum Score Number of Credits
Principles of Macroeconomics ECO 201 50 3
Principles of Microeconomics ECO 202 50 3
American Government PSC 141 50 3
Introductory Psychology PSY 140 50 3
Human Growth and Development PSY 145 50 3
Introduction to Educational Psychology PSY 240 50 3
Introductory Sociology SOC 150 50 3
Social Science and History Social Science Elective 50 6