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Credit by Examination

Â鶹¹û¶³ recognizes the concept of "course equivalency," which permits the University to certify the educational value of private study and other out-of-class experiences and, following appropriate evaluation by the University, enables the student to receive academic credit toward a degree. Some ways by which students may receive advanced placement and credit by examination are detailed in the following tables. A maximum of 8 course units for credit by examination, in any combination, may be applied to a Â鶹¹û¶³ degree. 

Advanced Placement Examination

Â鶹¹û¶³ awards credit to students who have passed at an acceptable level certain Advanced Placement Examinations taken prior to admission. Minimum scores are given below:

EXAMINATIONMIN SCOREMORVIAN COURSE EQUIVALENCYLinC
    
2-D Design4ElectiveM6
3-D Design4ElectiveM6
Art History4ElectiveM6
Biology4BIOL 100F4
Calculus AB or AB subscore4MATH 170F2
Calculus BC4MATH 171F2
Chemistry4CHEM113F4
Chemistry5CHEM 113 & CHEM 114F4
Chinese Language & Literature4One course unitF3
Computer Science A4CSCI120F4
Computer Science Principles No credit awarded 
English Lang & Comp4Elective (WRIT100 for transfers)-
English Lit & Comp4ElectiveM2
Environmental Science4ENVR 112F4
European History4HIST 112M1
French Language4FREN 110F3
German Language4GERM 110F3
Government & Politics US4POSC 110M4
Governments & Politics Comp4POSC 125M5
Human Geography4IDIS 110M5
Italian4One course unitF3
Japanese Language & Literature4One course unitF3
Latin4One course unitF3
Macroeconomics4Elective-
Microeconomics4Elective-
4 on Micro and Macro Economics4ECON 152M4
Music: Theory4MUS 101M6
Physics 14PHYS 109F4
Physics 24PHYS 110F4
Physics C: Electricity & Mag4PHYS 112F4
Physics C: Mechanics4PHYS 111F4

Precalculus

4Elective-
Psychology4PSYC 120-
Spanish Language4SPAN 110F3
Spanish Literature4Elective-
Statistics4MATH 107F2
US History4HIST 113M1
World History4Elective-


† The Department of Economics and Business will waive the requirement for Economics 152 upon the student's completion of both tests with a minimum score of 4.* Acceptance conditional upon departmental approval. Departments reserve the right to verify test results and to make supplemental assignments. 

International Baccalaureate

Â鶹¹û¶³ awards credit to students who have passed any higher-level International Baccalaureate exams with a score of 5 or better (6 is the minimum required score for English language). Departments reserve the right to verify test results and to make supplemental assignments.

College Level Examination Program

Â鶹¹û¶³ awards credit to students who have passed at an acceptable level various tests of the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), Excelsior College Examinations (formerly New York Regents College Examinations), ACT-PEP Examinations, and DSST (formerly DANTES—Defense Activity for Nontraditional Â鶹¹û¶³ Support) program. These may be taken prior to admission or after a student has enrolled at the University. Students with nontransferable coursework from other colleges may qualify for credit through CLEP and DSST examinations. Minimum scores in the various CLEP and DSST tests are given below. In some cases (indicated by ‡) a supplemental essay is required; students must attempt essays administered by Â鶹¹û¶³. Inquiries about credit for CLEP and DSST examinations listed below should be addressed to the associate dean for academic affairs. 

Minimum Scores for CLEP Subject Examinations

1 unit/4 credits per test

American Government50  
American Literature ‡55*
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature ‡55*
Calculus with Elementary Functions50  
College French I/II50/62  
College German I/II50/62  
College Spanish I/II50/62  
English Literature ‡55*
General Biology55  
General Chemistry55  
Introduction to Psychology55  
History of the U.S. I53  
History of the U.S. II53  
Human Growth and Development50  
Introduction to Â鶹¹û¶³al Psychology50  
Principles of Management50  
Principles of Accounting50  
Introductory Business Law51  
Principles of Macroeconomics50  
Principles of Marketing50  
Introductory Sociology50  
Western Civilization I53  
Western Civilization II53 

Minimum Scores for CLEP General Examinations

1 unit/4 credits per test

Natural Sciences50  
College Composition Modular with Essay ‡50  
Humanities50  
Social Sciences/History50  
College Mathematics50  

Note: CLEP general examinations may not be used to fulfill requirements within Learning in Common or in a student's major or minor.

* Departments reserve the right to verify test results and make supplemental assignments.

‡ essay required; students must attempt essays administered by Â鶹¹û¶³.

  • Students who are majoring in biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, or environmental studies may not take the Natural Sciences CLEP exam.
  • Students who have completed any 100-level course in biology may not take the Biology CLEP exam.
  • Students who have completed any 100-level course in chemistry may not take the Chemistry CLEP exam.
  • Students who are working towards a math major or minor may not take the College Mathematics CLEP exam.
  • Students who have completed their F3 (foreign language) requirement may not take a CLEP in the same language in order to earn additional credit. Students who take a foreign language CLEP exam prior to completing their F3 requirement may be placed into level 105 of the same language at Moravian with a score of 50; students who earn a score of 62 or higher may be placed into level 110 of the same language. Students who subsequently earn a grade of C (not C–) or better will be awarded one unit of credit for the CLEP (without a grade) and complete their F3 requirement.

Minimum Scores for DSST Examinations

(4 credit hours awarded unless otherwise noted)

Business
Principles of Finance47/410  
Principles of Financial Accounting47  
Human Resource Management48  
Organizational Behavior48  
Principles of Supervision46/400  
Business Law II50  
Introduction to Computing47/410  
Introduction to Business*46/400  
Money and Banking48  

Humanities
Ethics in America50/420  
Introduction to World Religions49/410  
Introduction to the Modern Middle East48  
Human/Cultural Geography50  
A History of the Vietnam War50  
Art of the Western World48  
Western Europe since 194550  

Mathematics  
Principles of Statistics48/410  

Physical Science
Astronomy52  
Here's to Your Health ‡48/400  
Environment and Humanity: The Race to Save the Planet50  
Principles of Physical Science I52  
Physical Geology50  

Social Science
Foundations of Â鶹¹û¶³ §49  
Lifespan Developmental Psychology50  
General Anthropology50  
Introduction to Law Enforcement50  
Criminal Justice49/410  
Fundamentals of Counseling50  

* 2 credits. 

† To receive credit at Moravian for Principles of Public Speaking, the student is required to submit on VHS-format videotape or DVD a 3-5 minute persuasive speech in addition to completing the examination at an acceptable level.

§ This test is not available to students who have completed Â鶹¹û¶³ 160 or its equivalent.

Proficiency Examinations

Â鶹¹û¶³ awards credit to students who have passed at an acceptable level proficiency examinations administered by the University for certain of its courses. An "acceptable level" is normally defined as a C (or equivalent) or better. A simple passing grade (D–, for example) is not considered "acceptable" to receive credit on a proficiency examination. Individual departments reserve the right to define "acceptable" differently for the purpose of preparing a student to continue into other courses in their curriculum. Information about a proficiency examination for a specific course, an indication of the scope of the course, suggested readings, and preparation for the examination may be obtained from the appropriate department chair.

If a student decides to take one or more proficiency examinations, he or she should obtain a Proficiency Exam (Challenge Exam) Form in the Office of the Registrar and pay a fee of $85 for each examination to the Student Accounts Office. 

A student who passes a proficiency examination will be given credit for the course but no grade will be recorded. A student who fails a course may not take a proficiency examination for that course in the term immediately following the failure.

A student may not take a proficiency or challenge exam for a course the student previously has audited.