AP Credit
| Exam | Required Score | Semester Hrs. | Iowa Western Equivalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART 133 Drawing I |
| Biology | 4 | 4 | BIO 105 Introductory Biology |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 5 | MAT 211 Calculus I |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 5 | MAT 211 Calculus I |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 10 | MAT 211 Calculus I MAT 217 Calculus II |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHM 122 Introduction to General Chemistry |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CIS 127 Introduction to Programming |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 | ENG 105 Composition I ENG 106 Composition II |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 105 Composition I |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | ENV 111 Environmental Science |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEO 121 World Geography |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECN 120 Principles of Macroeconomics |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECN 130 Principles of Microeconomics |
| Music Theory | 4 | 8 | MUS 400 Music Theory and Practice I MUS 401 Music Theory and Practice II MUS 410 Ear Training and Sight Singing I MUS 411 Ear Training and Sight Singing II |
| Physics 1: Algebra-based | 5 | 4 1 | PHY 156 General Physics I PHY 157 General Physics I Lab |
| Physics 2: Algebra-based | 4* | 4 1 | PHY 156 General Physics I PHY 157 General Physics I Lab |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 1 | PHY 210 Classical Physics I PHY 211 Classical Physics I Lab |
| Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism | 4 | 4 1 | PHY 220 Classical Physics II PHY 221 Classical Physics II Lab |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | FLS 141 Elementary Spanish I FLS 142 Elementary Spanish II |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 | MAT 157 Statistics |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIS 151 US History to 1877 HIS 152 US History Since 1877 |
| World History | 3 | 6 | HIS 110 Western Civilization Ancient to Early Modern HIS 111 Western Civilization Early Modern to Present |
*Student must earn a score of 4 on the Physics 1 exam and a minimum score of 3 on the Physics 2 exam.
AP-earned credits will be recorded on the student’s Iowa Western transcript only if they are enrolled and attending IWCC. Because students are not awarded a letter grade, test scores are not used when computing the student’s grade point average. Iowa Western must receive AP score reports directly from the College Board (https://apscore.collegeboard.org/scores). There will be no charge for tuition or recording AP credits on a student’s transcript.
CLEP Exams
| Exam | Required Score | Semester Hrs. | Iowa Western Equivalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | 50 | 3 | POL 111 American National Government |
| American Literature | 50 | 6 | LIT 110 American Literature to Mid 1800s LIT 111 American Literature since Mid 1800s |
| Biology | 50 | 8 | BIO 112 General Biology I BIO 113 General Biology II |
| Calculus | 50 | 5 | MAT 211 Calculus I |
| Chemistry | 50 | 5 | CHM 166 General Chemistry I |
| College Algebra | 50 | 4 | MAT 121 College Algebra |
| College Composition (with Essay) | 50 | 6 | ENG 105 Composition I ENG 106 Composition II |
| English Literature | 50 | 6 | LIT 140 British Literature I LIT 141 British Literature II |
| Financial Accounting | 50 | 3 | ACC 121 Principles of Accounting I |
| History of the US I | 50 | 3 | HIS 151 US History to 1877 |
| History of the US II | 50 | 3 | HIS 152 US History Since 1877 |
| Human Growth & Dev | 50 | 3 | PSY 121 Developmental Psychology |
| Information Systems & Computer Applications | 50 | 3 | CSC 110 Introduction to Computers |
| Introductory Business Law | 50 | 3 | BUS 185 Business Law I |
| Introduction to Educational Psychology | 50 | 3 | PSY 281 Educational Psychology |
| Introductory Psychology | 50 | 3 | PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology |
| Introductory Sociology | 50 | 3 | SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology |
| Pre-Calculus | 50 | 5 | MAT 129 Pre-Calculus |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 50 | 3 | ECN 120 Principles of Macroeconomics |
| Principles of Management | 50 | 3 | MGT 101 Principles of Management |
| Principles of Marketing | 50 | 3 | MKT 110 Principles of Marketing |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 50 | 3 | ECN 130 Principles of Microeconomics |
| Spanish Language | 50 | 8 | FLS 141, 142 Elementary Spanish I & II |
| Spanish with Writing | 50 | 8 | FLS 141, 142 Elementary Spanish I & II |
| Western Civilization I | 50 | 3 | HIS 110 Western Civilization Ancient to Early Modern |
| Western Civilization II | 50 | 3 | HIS 111 Western Civilization Early Modern to Present |
Anyone who is enrolled in high school (or the equivalent) is eligible for CLEP. There are no age limitations. Students who are enrolled at Iowa Western may apply up to 30 credit hours earned by CLEP examination toward their degree. However, new students entering college directly from high school are encouraged to consult with their counselor or with an admissions advisor about the advisability of their participation in the program.
CLEP-earned credits will be recorded on the student’s Iowa Western transcript. Because students are not awarded a letter grade, test scores are not used when computing the student’s grade point average. Credit cannot be awarded if the student has already earned college credit for an equivalent course.
CLEP credit earned at Iowa Western usually transfers to other colleges or universities. However, Iowa Western does not assume responsibility for the transferability of CLEP credits.
Credit will be given only for the courses listed and only if the required score was met. Iowa Western must receive a CLEP transcript directly from the College Board in order to award credit.
There will be no charge for tuition or recording CLEP credits on a student’s transcript.
Examinations are offered via remote proctoring through CLEP or given by appointment in the Test Center on the second floor of the Student Center. Students need to bring photo identification. The exams are 90 minutes long.
All exams are computer-based. The results are displayed on the screen upon completion of the test, with the exception of College Composition that includes an essay, for which results will be mailed to the student in 4 to 6 weeks.
Visit the CLEP website at https://clep.collegeboard.org to order study materials, including the CLEP Official Study Guide (approx. $25) and individual subject guides (approx. $10). These resources contain descriptions of the exams, sample questions and answers, test-taking tips, and more.
You cannot repeat an examination of the same title within three months of the initial testing date. If you do retake within the three-month period, the scores will be invalid.
Students pay the $89 CLEP fee by creating an account at https://clep.collegeboard.org. Students pay the $30 administration fee to CLEP for remote proctoring or to Iowa Western’s Business Office prior to testing on campus.
Remote tests can be scheduled when registering for the exam.
Examinations on campus can be scheduled by calling Iowa Western at 1-800-432-5852 or 712-325-3200 to set a date and time.
Examinations on campus can be scheduled by calling Iowa Western at 1-800-432-5852 or 712-325-3200 to set a date and time.
DSST Credit
| Exam | Required Score | Semester Hrs. | Iowa Western Equivalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomy | 400 | 3 | PHS 142 Principles of Astronomy |
| Business Ethics & Society | 400 | 3 | PHI 142 Ethics in Business |
| Business Mathematics | 400 | 3 | MAT 711 Business & Financial Mathematics |
| Criminal Justice | 400 | 3 | CRJ 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice |
| Environment & Humanity | 400 | 3 | ENV 102 Introduction to Sustainability |
| Foundations of Education | 400 | 3 | EDU 210 Foundations of Education |
| Here’s to Your Health | 400 | 3 | PEH 102 Health |
| Human Cultural Geography | 400 | 3 | GEO 121 World Regional Geography |
| Human Resources Management | 400 | 3 | MGT 170 Human Resource Management |
| Introduction to Business | 400 | 3 | BUS 102 Introduction to Business |
| Computing & Information Technology | 400 | 3 | CSC 110 Introduction to Computers |
| Introduction to Law Enforcement | 400 | 3 | CRJ 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice |
| Introduction to World Religions | 400 | 3 | REL 101 Survey of World Religions |
| Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 400 | 3 | PSY 121 Developmental Psychology |
| Management Information Systems | 400 | 3 | CSC 114 Introduction to Information Technology |
| Personal Finance | 400 | 3 | FIN 121 Personal Finance |
| Principles of Public Speaking | 400 | 3 | SPC 112 Public Speaking |
| Principles of Supervision | 400 | 3 | MGT 130 Principles of Supervision |
| Substance Abuse (Drug/Alcohol Abuse) | 400 | 3 | HSV 259 Introduction to Chemical Dependency |
| Technical Writing | 400 | 3 | ENG 111 Technical Writing |
DSST-earned credits will be recorded on the student’s Iowa Western transcript only if they are enrolled and attending Iowa Western. Because students are not awarded a letter grade, test scores are not used when computing the student’s grade point average. Credit cannot be awarded if the student has already earned college credit for an equivalent course.
DSST credit transcript at Iowa Western usually transfers to other colleges or universities. However, Iowa Western does not assume responsibility for the transfer-ability of DSST credits.
Credit will be given only for the courses listed and only if the required score was met. Iowa Western must receive a DSST transcript directly from Prometric in order to award credit.
There will be no charge for tuition or recording DSST credits on a student’s transcript.