Truman State University Advanced College Credit Programs 2017-2018 Academic Year Truman State University accepts and awards credit for a wide variety of proficiency and placement examinations. Advanced college credit programs recognized by Truman State University include: Advanced Placement Program (AP) examinations International Baccalaureate Program (IB) examinations College Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations Academic divisions are responsible for determining the specific credit awarded for each exam or course. Credit is awarded to matriculated, degree-seeking students who achieve at or above the required level on examinations or who have transferable credits from other accredited institutions. Students who have participated in dual credit programs and/or those who have earned prior college credit are required to have official transcripts sent from all colleges, universities, and programs through which credit has been attempted. Official transcripts and score reports for first-time undergraduate students and new transfer students must be sent to the Admissions Office prior to matriculation at Truman. In addition to these programs, matriculated students also have the opportunity to participate in Truman State University designed or controlled examinations that allow them to waive or fulfill certain degree requirements. Students interested in participating in these examinations should consult the Truman State University 2017-2018 General Catalog for additional information. For more information on Truman s practices and policies regarding advanced college credit, please contact: Office of the Registrar Truman State University 100 E. Normal Kirksville, MO 63501-4221 Phone: (660) 785-4143 Fax: (660) 785-7396 E-mail: registrar@truman.edu Web: www.truman.edu/registrar This brochure was prepared by Truman State University and reflects the manner in which Truman accepts credit from advanced college credit programs during the 2017-2018 academic year. This information is subject to revision, without prior notice, as a result of changes in the course or test content from the sending institution or program, or as a result of changes in Truman s curriculum.
Advanced Placement (AP) Program The Advanced Placement Program s examinations are administered through high schools. For information regarding the courses or examinations, please contact a high school counselor or principal. Additional information may be obtained through the Advanced Placement Program, (888) 225-5427, or www.collegeboard.com. An original College Grade Report must be sent from AP directly to Truman State University (CEEB 6483) in order to receive credit for an exam. Scores of 3 or higher, except where noted, result in a grade of T (test). The T grade does not affect the grade point average, but does count toward total earned hours. Credit earned through AP programs is granted in the following manner: AP Exam Required Score Truman Course Equivalent Credits Awarded Art History 3 ART 203 Introduction to the Visual Arts 3 Biology 3 BIOL 100 Biology 4 4-5 BIOL 107 Introductory Biology I 4 Chemistry 3 CHEM 100 Chemistry for Contemporary Living 4 4-5 CHEM 130 Chemical Principles I 4 Calculus (AB)* 3 MATH 192 Essentials of Calculus 4 4-5 MATH 198 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I 5 Calculus (BC) 4-5 MATH 198 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I 5 and MATH 263 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II 5 *If a score of 3 or lower is received then AB subscore on BC Calculus test counts as AB Calculus Test. Chinese Language & Culture 3 CHIN 112 Elementary Chinese I 4 and CHIN 113 Elementary Chinese II 4 4 also earns CHIN 212 Intermediate Chinese I 3 5 also earns CHIN 213 Intermediate Chinese II 3 Computer Science A 4 CS 181 Foundations of Computer Science II 3 English Language & Comp 3 ENG 190 Writing as Critical Thinking 3 English Literature & Comp 3 ENG Elective, 100-200 Level (Fulfills Aesth. Lit. Mode of Inquiry) 3 Environmental Science 3 BIOL Elective, 100-200 Level 4 European History 3 HIST Elective, 100-200 Level (Fulfills Historical Mode of Inquiry) 3 French Language 3 FREN 120 Elementary French I 3 4 also earns FREN 220 Intermediate French I 3 5 also earns FREN 221 Intermediate French II 3 German Language 3 GERM 130 Elementary German I 3 4 also earns GERM 230 Intermediate German I 3 5 also earns GERM 231 Intermediate German II 3 Govt & Politics-Comp Politics 3 POL 171 Introduction to Political Science 3 Govt & Politics U.S. 3 POL 161 American National Government 3 Does not fulfill Missouri Statue 170.011 requirement. Students who earn this credit must fulfill the Missouri Statute requirement by completing an approved course other than POL 161. Human Geography 3 GEOG 211 Global Geography 3 Italian Language & Culture 3 ITAL 101 Elementary Italian I 3 and ITAL 102 Elementary Italian II 3 4 also earns ITAL 201 Intermediate Italian I 3 5 also earns ITAL 202 Intermediate Italian II 3 Japanese Language & Culture 3 JAPN 101 Elementary Japanese I 4 and JAPN 102 Elementary Japanese II 4 4 also earns JAPN 201 Intermediate Japanese I 3 5 also earns JAPN 202 Intermediate Japanese II 3
AP Exam Required Score Truman Course Equivalent Credits Awarded Latin 3 LATN 150 Elementary Latin I 3 4 LATN 150 Elementary Latin I 3 also earns LATN 250 Intermediate Latin I 3 5 LATN 150 Elementary Latin I 3 also earns LATN 250 Intermediate Latin I 3 also earns LATN 251 Intermediate Latin II 3 Macroeconomics 3 ECON 200 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Microeconomics 3 ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics 3 Music Theory 4 MUSI 130 Music Analysis I 3 and MUSI 132 Aural Skills in Music I 1 5 MUSI 130 Music Analysis I 3 and MUSI 131 Music Analysis II 3 and MUSI 132 Aural Skills in Music I 1 and MUSI 133 Aural Skills in Music II 1 Physics 1 3 PHYS 185 College Physics I 4 Physics 2 3 PHYS 186 College Physics II 4 Physics C: Mechanics 3 PHYS 195 Physics I 5 Physics C: Electricity/Magnetism 3 PHYS 196 Physics II 5 Psychology 3 PSYC 166 General Psychology 3 Spanish Language 3 SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish I 3 4 also earns SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I 3 5 also earns SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II 3 Statistics 3 STAT 190 Basic Statistics 3 Studio Art 2D 3 Art Elective 100-200 Level (Portfolio req. for Major Credit) 3 Studio Art 3D 3 Art Elective 100-200 Level (Portfolio req. for Major Credit) 3 Studio Art Drawing 3 Art Elective 100-200 Level (Portfolio req. for Major Credit) 3 U.S. History 3-4 HIST 104 United States History I 3 5 also earns HIST 105 United States History II 3 World History 3-4 HIST 112 World Civilizations since AD 1300 3 5 also earns HIST Elective 100-200 Level 3
International Baccalaureate (IB) Program The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program s examinations are administered through high schools. For information regarding the courses or examinations, please contact a high school counselor or principal. Additional information may be obtained through International Baccalaureate North America, (212) 696-4464, or www.ibo.org. An original grade report must be sent from IB directly to Truman (CEEB 6483) in order to receive credit for an exam. Effective Fall of 2013, students entering Truman State University with a score of 30 or higher on their IB in addition to being awarded an IB Diploma will be awarded 30 hours of credit (this includes higher-level and standard-level examinations). If a student does not earn 30 credits and diploma, credit will be awarded for higher-level examinations only with scores of 4 or higher, except where noted. All credit awarded from IB will result in a grade of T (test). The T grade does not affect the grade point average, but does count toward total earned hours. Truman courses are granted for IB exams in the following manner. Students who have completed or who plan to complete IB higher-level examinations that are not listed in this brochure may have them evaluated by contacting the Registrar s Office. IB Exam Required Score Truman Course Equivalent Credits Awarded Art/Design 4 ART 203 Introduction to the Visual Arts 3 Biology 4 BIOL 100 Biology 4 Computer Studies 5 CS Elective, 100-200 Level 3 Chemistry 4 CHEM 100 Chemistry for Contemporary Living (non-science majors) 4 or CHEM 130 Chemical Principles I (for science majors) 5 English A 4 ENG Elective, 100-200 Level (Fulfills Aesth. Lit. Mode of Inquiry) 3 French 4 FREN 120 Elementary French I 3 5 and FREN 220 Intermediate French I 3 6 and FREN 221 Intermediate French II 3 German 4 GERM 130 Elementary German I 3 5 and GERM 230 Intermediate German I 3 6 and GERM 231 Intermediate German II 3 History Americas 4 HIST 104 United States History I 3 Language A: Language & 4 ENG 100-200 Elective (No LSP) 3 Literature Literature & Performance 4 THEA 275 Intro to the Theatre Arts 3 Mathematics 5 MATH 198 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I 5 Marine Science 4 BIOL 100 Biology 4 Philosophy 4 PHRE 186 Introduction to Philosophy 3 Psychology 4 PSYC 166 General Psychology 3 Sociology & Cultural 4 SOAN 253 Comparative Cultures 3 Anthropology Spanish 4 SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish I 3 5 and SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I 3 6 and SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II 3 Sports, Exercise & Health 4 ES 190 Intro to Exercise Science 3 Science World Religions 4 PHRE 185 Exploring Religions 3
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Truman State University administers College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams, as do numerous testing centers around the world. For information about examination and administration procedures, or to schedule a CLEP exam, please contact our Assessment & Testing Office, (660) 785-4140. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the College Board, (609) 771-7300, or www.collegeboard.com. An original College Grade Report must be sent from the College Board directly to Truman State University (CEEB 6483) in order to receive credit for an exam. Credit will be awarded for a scale score at or above the ACE recommended credit-granting score for each exam. A grade of T (test) is granted to indicate credit received. The T grade does not affect the grade point average, but does count toward total earned hours. CLEP General Exams Truman Course Equivalent Credits Awarded Natural Sciences BIOL 100 Biology 4 and PHYS 100 Physics 4 Social Science History HIST 105 United States History II 3 or HIST Elective 100-200 Level 3 CLEP Subject Exams Truman Course Equivalent Credits Awarded College Algebra MATH 156 College Algebra 3 Credit will be awarded after a higher level of mathematics has also been successfully completed. Calculus MATH 198 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I 5 College Level French Language With ACE recommended score for two semester credits FREN 120 Elementary French I 3 FREN 220 Intermediate French I 3 and FREN 221 Intermediate French II 3 College Level German Language With ACE recommended score for two semester credits GERM 130 Elementary German I 3 GERM 230 Intermediate German I 3 and GERM 231 Intermediate German II 3 College Level Spanish Language With ACE recommended score for two semester credits SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish I 3 SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I 3 and SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II 3 General Biology BIOL 100 Biology 4 General Chemistry CHEM 100 Chemistry for Contemporary Living (for non-science majors) 4 or CHEM 130 Chemical Principles I* (for science majors) 5 *Contingent upon the student receiving a C or better in CHEM 131 History of the US II HIST 105 United States History II 3 Introductory Psychology PSYC 166 General Psychology 3 Introductory Sociology SOAN 190 Sociological Inquiry 3 Pre-calculus MATH 186 Precalculus 3 Principles of Macroeconomics ECON 200 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Principles of Microeconomics ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics 3 Western Civilization I HIST Elective 100-200 Level (Fulfills Historical Mode of Inquiry) 3 Western Civilization II HIST Elective 100-200 Level (Fulfills Historical Mode of Inquiry) 3