What is a CLEP Exam?
CLEP tests, or College-Level Examination Program tests, are exams that let students earn college credit for knowledge they already have. These tests are created by the College Board, the same group that makes the SAT.
The exams cover a variety of subjects, like history, math, science, and languages, and are designed to match what is taught in college courses. If you pass a CLEP test, you can skip that class in college, saving both time and money.
Each test is about 90 minutes long and consists mostly of multiple-choice questions. Students can prepare by studying on their own or using CLEP study guides and resources.
CLEP is a great option for students who want to get ahead or avoid repeating material they already know. By earning CLEP credits, students can make their college experience more flexible and affordable.
CLEP Exams Accepted by Klamath Community College
Please review the CLEP exams that are accepted by Klamath Community College below. If an exam is not listed, Klamath Community College will not accept the credits.
| College Level Examination Program (CLEP) | |||
| Subject Exam | Minimum Score Required | Credits Awarded | KCC Equivalency |
| American Government | 50 | 3 | POL 201 |
| American History | 50 | 9 | HST 201, 202, 203 |
| American Literature | 50 | 3 | Arts Elective (previously ENG 253, 254, 255) |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 50 | 3 | ENG 104Z |
| Biology | 50 | 12 | BIO 101, 102, 103 (lab credit given) |
| Calculus | 50 | 4 | MTH 251 |
| Chemistry | 50 | 10 | CHE 104, 105 (lab credit given) |
| College Algebra | 50 | 5 | MTH 111 |
| College Composition | 50 | 8 | WRI 121, 122 |
| College Mathematics | 50 | 5 | MTH 105Z |
| English Literature | 50 | 9 | Arts Electives (previously ENG 204, 205, 206) |
| Financial Accounting | 50 | 4 | BUS 211Z |
| General Psychology | 50 | 9 | PSY 201A, 202A, 203A |
| German Language: Level 1 | 50 | 8 | GER 101, 102 |
| German Language: Level 2 | 60 | 12 | GER 201, 202, 203 |
| History of United States I | 50 | 3 | HST 201 |
| History of United States II | 50 | 3 | HST 202 |
| History of United States I and II (if both taken) | 50 each | 9 | HST 201, 202, 203 |
| History of Western Civilization | 50 | 9 | HST 101, 102, 103 |
| Human Growth and Development | 50 | 3 | PSY 235 |
| Humanities | 50 | 3 | Arts Elective |
| Introduction to Educational Psychology | 50 | 4 | Social Science Elective |
| Introductory Business Law | 50 | 3 | BUS 226 |
| Introductory Psychology | 50 | 4 | PSY 201Z |
| Introductory Sociology | 50 | 3 | SOC 204 |
| Natural Sciences | 50 | 9 | Science Electives (non-lab) |
| Precalculus | 50 | 4 | MTH 112Z |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 50 | 3 | ECO 202 |
| Principles of Management | 50 | 3 | BUS 206 |
| Principles of Marketing | 50 | 3 | BUS 223 |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 50 | 3 | ECO 201 |
| Spanish Language: Level 1 | 50 | 8 | SPA 101, 102 |
| Spanish Language: Level 2 | 63 | 16 | SPA 103, 201, 202, 203 |
| Spanish Language with Writing: Level 1 | 50 | 8 | SPA 101, 102 |
| Spanish Language with Writing: Level 2 | 65 | 16 | SPA 103, 201, 202, 203 |
| Trigonometry | 50 | 4 | MTH 112 Z |
| Western Civilization I | 50 | 3 | HST 101 |
| Western Civilization II | 50 | 3 | HST 102 |
| Western Civilization I and II (if both taken) | 50 each | 9 | HST 101, 102, 103 |