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College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

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The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) grants college credit for specific CLEP Exams with an acceptable score.

The current UNO policies regarding specific subject areas accepted and scores required are in the table below.

Students must have official copies of their scores submitted to the Registrar's Office by the College Board in order for credit to be awarded. To obtain copies of official grade reports, you can contact the College Board directly at 800.257.9558.

A maximum of 30 credit hours may be accepted. The College of Business Administration will accept a maximum of 24 credit hours.

CLEP exams are given by appointment in the UNO Testing Center. Information on CLEP testing

UNO grants credit based on the table below:

CLEP Exam Equivalent UNO Course Required Score Credit Hours Granted

American Government

PSCI1100

50+

3

Biology

BIOL1020

55+

5

Calculus

MATH1950

50+

5

College Algebra

MATH1220

MATH1320

45-51

52+

3

3

College Mathematics

Quantitative Literacy General Education elective

50+

3

General Chemistry *

CHEM1180, CHEM1184

50+

3 OR 4

General Chemistry *

CHEM1190

50+

3

History of US I

HIST1110

50+

3

History of US II

HIST1120

50+

3

Human Growth and Development

Social Science General Education elective

50+

3

Humanities (General Exam)

HUMN Elective Credit

50+

6

Introduction to Educational Psychology

Social Science General Education elective

50+

3

Introductory Psychology

PSYC1010

53+

3

Introductory Sociology

SOC1010

50+

3

Natural Sciences

Natural Science General Education elective

50+

6

Pre-Calculus

MATH1340

50+

4

Principles of Macroeconomics

ECON2220

55+

3

Principles of Microeconomics

ECON2200

55+

3

Western Civilization I

Global Diversity/Humanities Fine Art General Education elective

50+

3

Western Civilization II

Global Diversity/Humanities Fine Art General Education elective

50+

3

* Credit will be granted for CHEM1190 only to students who enroll in CHEM1194. A student performing satisfactorily on the Chemistry test may choose to obtain credit: i) for just CHEM1180; ii) for CHEM1180+CHEM1184; or iii) with enrollment in CHEM1194 for CHEM1180,1184, and 1190.

UNO also accepts the following types of credit:

Transfer Credit from Post Secondary Institutions (Transfer Articulation Guide)

Advanced Placement (AP)

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Retroactive Credit

Military Credit

Additional Resources

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