Standardized Exams
ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMINATIONS (AP)
Empire State University accepts Advanced Placement exams with a score of 3 or higher, as documented by an official score report sent to Admissions. Current Advanced Placement exams and credits awarded are listed below. In addition to the current exams listed, SUNY Empire also accepts former examinations:
- Advanced Placement Tests taken before April 1994 with scores of 3 or higher earn 6 credits at the introductory level.
- Advanced Placement tests taken in April 1994 or later with scores of 3 or higher earn the number of credits recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE). Specific credit amounts for older examinations can be found on the Empire State University Professional Learning Evaluations (PLE) and Exams Credit Search page.
Current AP Exams and Credit Amounts:
| Exam Name | Number of Credits | Equivalent Course | Gen Ed (2010) | Gen Ed (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 credits | Art Elective | Arts | The Arts |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 credits | Art Elective | Arts | The Arts |
| African American Studies | 3 credits | General Elective | American History | U.S. History and Civic Engagement, Diversity |
| Art History | 6 credits | Art Elective | Arts | The Arts |
| Biology | 4 credits | Biology Elective | Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) |
| Calculus AB | 4 credits | MATH 2140 | Mathematics | Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) |
| Calculus BC | 8 credits | MATH 2140 and MATH 2141 | 4 credits of Mathematics | 4 credits of Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) |
| Chemistry |
4 or 8 credits (score dependent) |
Chemistry Elective | Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) |
| Chinese Language and Culture |
8, 12, or 16 credits (score dependent) |
Chinese Elective | Foreign Languages | World Languages |
| Comparative Government & Politics | 3 credits | Political Science Elective | Social Science | Social Sciences |
| Computer Science A | 4 credits | Computer Science Elective | None | None |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 credits | Computer Science Elective | None | None |
| Drawing | 3 credits | ARTS 1065 | Arts | The Arts |
| English Language & Composition | 6 credits | Writing Elective | Basic Communication | Communication - Written |
| English Literature & Composition | 6 credits | English Elective | 3 credits of Basic Communication, 3 credits of Humanities | 3 credits of Communication - Written, 3 credits of Humanities |
| Environmental Science | 3 credits | ENSC 1200 | Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) |
| European History | 6 credits | History Elective | Western Civilization | World History and Global Awareness |
| French Language and Culture |
6, 9, or 12 credits (score dependent) |
French Elective | Foreign Languages | World Languages |
| German Language and Culture |
12, 16 or 20 credits (score dependent) |
German Elective | Foreign Languages | World Languages |
| Human Geography | 3 credits | General Elective | Social Science | Social Sciences |
| Italian Language and Culture |
6, 9, or 12 credits (score dependent) |
Italian Elective | Foreign Languages | World Languages |
| Japanese Language and Culture |
8, 12, or 16 credits (score dependent) |
General Elective | Foreign Languages | World Languages |
| Latin |
6, 9 or 12 credits (score dependent) |
General Elective | Foreign Languages | World Languages |
| Macroeconomics | 3 credits | ECON 2015 | Social Science | Social Sciences |
| Microeconomics | 3 credits | ECON 2020 | Social Science | Social Sciences |
| Music Theory |
3 or 6 credits (score dependent) |
Music Elective | Arts | The Arts |
| Physics 1 (Algebra-based) | 4 credits | PHYS 1200 | Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) |
| Physics 2 (Algebra-based) | 4 credits | PHYS 1201 | Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) |
| Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism | 4 credits | Physics Elective | Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 credits | Physics Elective | Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) |
| Precalculus BC | 4 credits | MATH 1140 | Mathematics | Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) |
| Psychology | 3 credits | PSYC 1005 | Social Science | Social Sciences |
| AP Research |
3 or 6 credits (score dependent) |
General Elective | None | None |
| AP Seminar |
3 or 6 credits (score dependent) |
General Elective | None | None |
| Spanish Language and Culture |
6, 9, or 12 credits (score dependent) |
Spanish Elective | Foreign Languages | World Languages |
| Spanish Literature and Culture |
9, 12, or 15 credits (score dependent) |
Spanish Elective | Foreign Languages | World Languages |
| Statistics | 3 credits | MATH 1065 | Mathematics | Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) |
| US Government and Politics | 3 credits | POLI 2010 | Social Science | Social Sciences |
| US History | 6 credits | HIST 2025 and HIST 2030 | American History | U.S. History and Civic Engagement |
| World History (Modern) | 6 credits | History Elective | Other World Civilization | World History and Global Awareness |
COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP)
Empire State University identification code = 2214
Empire State University follows the ACE/CLEP recommended minimum score and credit recommendations for awarding credit for exams taken since July 1, 2001 (except as noted for languages below). If you have taken a CLEP examination before July 1, 2001, or the effective date listed, contact The Office of the Registrar for required scores and available credit.
Current CLEP Exams
| Nombre del examen | Número de créditos | Curso equivalente | Educación general (2010) | Educación general (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | 3 credits | POLI 2010 | Social Science | Social Science |
| American Literature | 3 credits | Literature Elective | Humanities | Humanities |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 3 credits | LITR 1005 | Humanities | Humanities |
| Biology | 6 credits | BIOL 1210 and BIOL 1212 | Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) |
| Calculus | 4 credits | MATH 2140 | Mathematics | Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) |
| Chemistry | 6 credits | CHEM 1210 and CHEM 1212 | Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) |
| College Algebra | 3 credits | MATH 1040 | Mathematics | Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) |
| College Composition | 6 credits | Writing Elective | Basic Communication | Communication - Written |
| College Composition Modular | 3 credits | Writing Elective | Basic Communication | Communication - Written |
| College Mathematics | 3 credits | Math Elective | Mathematics | Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) |
| English Literature | 6 credits | Literature Elective | Humanities | Humanities |
| Financial Accounting | 3 credits | ACCT 2005 | ||
| French Language* | 8, 12, or 16 credits (score dependent) | French Elective | Foreign Language | World Languages |
| German Language* | 8, 12, or 16 credits (score dependent) | General Elective | Foreign Language | World Languages |
| History of the United States I (Early Colonization to 1877) | 3 credits | HIST 2025 | American History | U.S. History and Civic Engagement |
| History of the United States II (1865 to the Present) | 3 credits | HIST 2030 | American History | U.S. History and Civic Engagement |
| Human Growth and Development | 3 credits | HUDV 1015 | Social Science | Social Science |
| Humanities | 3 credits | General Elective | Humanities | Humanities |
| Information Systems | 3 credits | Information Technology Elective | ||
| Introduction to Educational Psychology | 3 credits | Psychology Elective | Social Science | Social Science |
| Introductory Business Law | 3 credits | BUSN 1010 | ||
| Introductory Psychology | 3 credits | PSYC 1005 | Social Science | Social Science |
| Introductory Sociology | 3 credits | SOCI 1005 | Social Science | Social Science |
| Natural Sciences | 6 credits | General Elective | Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) |
| Precalculus | 3 credits | MATH 1140 | Mathematics | Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits | ECON 2015 | Social Science | Social Science |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | MGMT 1005 | ||
| Principles of Marketing | 3 credits | MRKT 1005 | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits | ECON 2020 | Social Science | Social Science |
| Social Sciences and History | 6 credits | General Elective | Social Science | Social Science |
| Spanish Language* | 8, 12, or 16 credits (score dependent) | Spanish Elective | Foreign Language | World Languages |
| Spanish with Writing* | 8, 12, or 16 credits (score dependent) | Spanish Elective | Foreign Language | World Languages |
| Western Civilization I (Ancient Near East to 1648) | 3 credits | HIST 1115 | Western Civilization | World History and Global Awareness |
| Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present | 3 credits | HIST 1120 | Western Civilization | World History and Global Awareness |
*SUNY Empire has developed our own credit recommendations for CLEP foreign language exams. See the Empire State University Professional Learning Evaluations (PLE) and Exams Credit Search page for details.
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
Exams: foreign languages
Credit recommendation criteria for current exams:
ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview
Novice High or Intermediate Low: 3 introductory credits
Intermediate Mid: 6 introductory credits
Intermediate High or Advanced Low: 9 introductory credits
Advanced Mid: 6 introductory credits, 3 advanced credits
Advanced High or Superior: 6 introductory credits, 6 advanced credits
ACTFL Listening Proficiency Test
Intermediate Mid or Intermediate High: 3 introductory credits
Advanced Low or Superior: 6 introductory credits
ACTFL Reading Proficiency Test
Intermediate Mid or Intermediate High: 2 introductory credits
Advanced Low or Advanced Mid: 3 introductory credits
Advanced High or Superior: 6 introductory credits
ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test
Novice High or Intermediate Low: 3 introductory credits
Intermediate Mid: 6 introductory credits
Intermediate High or Advanced Low: 6 introductory credits, 2 advanced credits
Advanced Mid: 6 introductory credits, 3 advanced credits
Advanced High or Superior: 6 introductory credits, 6 advanced credits
ASSOCIATION OF LANGUAGE TESTERS IN EUROPE (ALTE)
Exams: foreign languages
Credit recommendation criteria:
ALTE Level 1 (A2) - 2 credits liberal, introductory
ALTE Level 2 (B1) - 4 credits liberal, introductory
ALTE Level 3 (B2) - 8 credits liberal, introductory
ALTE Level 4 (C1) - 12 credits liberal, 4 credits advanced
ALTE Level 5 (C2) - 16 credits liberal, 8 credits advanced
BRITISH A-LEVEL EXAMINATIONS
Cambridge International Examinations
Exams: A Level examinations for different college subjects
Credit recommendation criteria: 6 credits per A Level pass
DANTES SUBJECT STANDARDIZED TEST (DSST)
Thomson Prometric, DSST Program
Empire State University identification code = 8732
Note: Exams can be taken at Empire State University.
Exams: about 40 exams in diverse disciplines
Credit recommendation criteria: credit awarded as indicated on score report - most exams are 3 credits
EXCELSIOR COLLEGE EXAMINATIONS AND UEXCEL EXAMS
Note: Excelsior and UExcel examinations were discontinued in 2022. Students who took exams prior to discontinuation are still eligible for credit.
Exams: areas of business, education, liberal arts and sciences, nursing
Credit recommendation criteria: indicated on score report
International Baccalaureate
With official documentation, a student who has completed an International Baccalaureate diploma with a score of 30 or more is eligible for 30 semester credits. Completed IB diplomas will show completion of 6 different subject courses, two grades of at least D for the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge components, and confirmation that Creativity-Activity-Service requirements have been satisfied.
If the student has successfully completed individual classes but not the entire degree, the student is eligible for 6 credits for each Higher Level exam score of 4 or better. Students who have completed lower level courses, may use the ACE evaluation of these individual courses.
Official documentation must be ordered from the IB transcript website and sent to Admissions.
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY EXAMINATIONS
Exams: foreign languages
Credit recommendation criteria: New York University provides an official letter or transcript and the results are valid for five years. Credit is awarded on a point scale. Credit applied is equivalent to the score earned. The first eight credits applied are at the lower-level. For example, for a score of 12, students are eligible for 8 credits at the lower-level and 12 credits at the upper-level.
THOMAS EDISON CREDIT EXAMINATION PROGRAM (TECEP)
Thomas Edison State College of NJ
Exams: liberal arts and sciences, business and management, professional areas
Credit recommendation criteria: indicated on score report - most exams are 3 credits