CLEP^® is a national program of credit by examination that allows you to obtain recognition for college-level achievement. You can receive credit for what you already know by earning a qualifying score on a CLEP^®. More than 2,900 colleges and universities in the United States will recognize your comprehensive subject knowledge acquired through independent or prior study, cultural pursuits, special interests, internships, or professional development.

CLEP^® exams are 90 minutes long and consist of multiple-choice questions. The exception is the English Composition with Essay. Scores for CLEP^® exams (except those with essay) are available immediately upon completion of the exam.

Individuals who wish to receive college credit may register to take one or more CLEP^® exams. Since credit-granting policies vary at each college, contact your institution's testing coordinator or admissions officer regarding the specific CLEP^® examinations accepted for credit towards your degree.

Missouri Western State University accepts the following for credit:

Composition and Literature:
  > English Composition with essay (ENG104)

Business:
  > Accounting, Principles of (ACC201)
  > Business Law, Introductory (GBA211)
  > Macroeconomics, Principles of (ECO 260)
  > Microeconomics, Principles of (ECO261)
  > Information Systems and Computer Applications (MGT201)
  > Management, Principles of (MGT312)
  > Marketing, Principles of (MKT301)

Science and Mathematics:
  > Biology (BIO101)
  > College Algebra (MAT116)
  > Trigonometry (MAT119)
  > College Algebra-Trigonometry (MAT130)
  > Calculus (MAT167)

History and Social Sciences:
  > American Government (GOV101)
  > History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 (HIS140)
  > History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present (HIS150)
  > Human Growth and Development (PSY240)
  > Psychology, Introductory (PSY101)
  > Sociology, Introductory (SOC110)
  > Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 (HIS100)
  > Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present (HIS110)

Registration Information:
CLEP^® Information for Candidates and Registration Forms may be picked up in our office at Missouri Western State University in the Testing Center located in Eder Hall, Room 203. Or you may call to make an appointment at 816-271-4285.

You may also obtain a free copy of CLEP^® Colleges in the Testing Center or visit www.collegeboard.com/clep or call (800) 257-9558.

If you wish to test at Missouri Western State University contact:

      Missouri Western State University
      Testing Center, Eder Hall, Room 203
      4525 Downs Dr.
      St. Joseph, MO 64507
      816-271-4285
      e-mail address: webb@missouriwestern.edu

Test Dates
Each CLEP^® Testing Center has its own test dates and deadlines. Missouri Western State University tests on an individual basis at the examinee's convenience.

If you have more questions about CLEP^®, call 816-271-4285.

CLEP Website