Earning Course. Credit

Earning Course Credit

Earning Course Credit at KU The University of Kansas Hard Work Keeps You Out of the Classroom Earn credit for KU classes and jump past entry-level college courses through such options as high school courses you ve already completed, departmental exams, advanced placement exams, and the College Level Examination Program. This process can begin as soon as you re accepted to KU, so apply as early as possible. We will officially evaluate your transcripts and let you know which courses have transferred before you attend New Student Orientation. For more information, go to admissions.ku.edu/credtran

Advanced Placement Exams admissions.ku.edu/ap If you take an AP exam and have your official scores sent to KU, we will receive them in mid-july. You will receive specific guidance about proper course enrollment during your Orientation session. Advanced Placement Awards From College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) Scores Subject AP Score Credit or Advanced Placement Drawing (ARTD) 4-5 3 hrs. (elective) 2-D Design (ART2) 4-5 3 hrs. (elective) 3-D Design (ART3) 4-5 3 hrs. (elective) Biology 5 4 hrs. (BIOL 150) 4 3 hrs. (BIOL 100) Chemistry 5 10 hrs. (CHEM 130 & 135) Computer Science (A or AB) Economics (micro) (ECO) Economics (macro) (ECON) English Literature & Composition (ENG) English Language & Composition (ENGL) Environmental Science French Language (FRE) French Literature (FREN) Germanic Languages Government & Politics (Comparative) Government & Politics (United States) 3-4 5 hrs. (CHEM 130) 4-5 3 hrs. (EECS 138) 4-5 3 hrs. (ECON 142) 4-5 3 hrs. (ECON 144) 4-5 3 hrs (ENGL 105, placed in ENGL 205) 3 Exempt from ENGL 101 (placed in ENGL 102 or 105) 4-5 3 hrs. (ENGL 105, placed in ENGL 205) 3 Exempt from ENGL 101 (placed in ENGL 102 or 105) 3-5 3 hrs. (EVRN 148) 5 6 hrs. (FREN 240 & 300) 4 3 hrs. (FREN 240) 3 3 hrs. (FREN 230) 5 6 hrs. (FREN 300 & 326) 4 3 hrs. (FREN 300) 3 3 hrs. (FREN 240) 5 3 hrs. (GERM 301) 4 3 hrs. (GERM 202) 3 3 hrs. (GERM 201) 4-5 3 hrs. (POLS 150) 4-5 3 hrs. (POLS 110) Subject AP Score Credit or Advanced Placement European History (HIS) United States History (HIST) 4-5 6 hrs. (HIST 114 & 115) 3 3 hrs. (HIST 114) 4-5 6 hrs (HIST 128 & 129) 3 3 hrs. (HIST 128) World History (HIT) 3-5 3 hrs. (HIST 101) History of Art (HA) 4-5 3 hrs. (HA 100) Human Geography 4-5 3 hrs. (GEOG 102) Japanese Language/Culture Italian Language/ Culture 4-5 5 hrs. (JPN 108) 3 2 hrs. (JPN 104) 4-5 5 hrs. (ITAL 120) 3 5 hrs. (ITAL 110) Latin 4-5 Language requirement satisfied. No hrs. awarded. Math - Calculus (AB or BC subgrade/ subscore) 3-4 4 hrs. (MATH 125) Math - Calculus (AB) 3-5 4 hrs. (MATH 125) Math - Calculus (BC) 3-5 5 hrs. (MATH 125 & 126) Music Theory 5 4 hrs. (MTHC 105) Music Listening & Literature 4-5 3 hrs. (MUSC 136) Physics B (PHSX) 3-5 8 hrs. (PHSX 114 & 115) Physics C (Mechanics) (PHYS) Physics C (Electricity & Magnetism) (PHS) 3-5 5 hrs. PHSX 211 (4 hrs.) & PHSX 216 (1 hr.) 3-5 5 hrs. PHSX 212 (4 hrs.) & PHSX 236 (1 hr.) Physics 1 3-5 4 hrs. (PHSX 114) Physics 2 3-5 4 hrs. (PHSX 115) Psychology 4-5 3 hrs. (PSYC 104) Spanish Language and Spanish Literature 4-5 3 hrs. (exempt from SPAN 324 & 328) 3 Placed in SPAN 324 (language requirement satisfied) No hrs. awarded. Statistics 3-5 3 hrs. (MATH S365)

International Baccalaureate Program admissions.ku.edu/ib Higher-level exams are indicated as (HL), standard level exams as (SL). Subject Score Award Art & Design 6, 7 (HL) Portfolio required for departmental review Art History 6, 7 (HL) Evaluated individually Biological Sciences 7 (HL) 8 hrs. (BIOL 150 & 152) 6 (HL) or 7 (SL) 4 hrs. (BIOL 150) 5, 6 (SL) 4 hrs. (BIOL 100 & 102) 4, 5 (HL) 4 hrs. (BIOL 150) Chemistry 5, 6, 7 (HL) 10 hrs. (CHEM 130 & 150) Chinese/ Japanese Classical Languages Computer Science Economics (micro) Economics (macro) 6, 7 (HL) Evaluated individually 5, 6, 7 (HL) Language requirement satisfied. No hours awarded. 5, 6, 7 (HL) 3 hrs. (EECS 138) 6, 7 (SL) 3 hrs. (EECS 138) 6, 7 (HL) 3 hrs. (ECON 142) 6, 7 (HL) 3 hrs. (ECON 144) English 6, 7 (HL) 6 hrs. (ENGL 101 & 102) Environmental Systems and Societies 5 (HL) Exempt from ENGL 101 5,6 or 7 (HL) 3 hrs. (EVRN 148) French 6, 7 (HL) 3 hrs. (Exempt from FREN 300 & 326) 5 (HL) Placed in FREN 300 or 326 Geography 6, 7 (HL) 3 hrs. (GEOG 104) Subject Score Award German 6, 7 (HL) 3 hrs. & retroactive credit 5 (HL) Placed in GERM 344 or 308 History 7 (HL) 6 hrs. (fr./so. level HIST 128 & 129) 6 (HL) 3 hrs. (fr./so. level) U.S. history satisfies CLAS principal course in historical studies. Non-U.S. history satisfies an elective. Mathematics 6, 7 (Further HL) 4 hrs. (MATH 125) 6, 7 (HL and SL) Can be used for placement into courses with a college algebra prerequisite (MATH 101). No hours awarded. Music 6, 7 (HL) Theory placement exam Philosophy 6, 7 (HL) 3 hrs. (PHIL 140) Physics Psychology Spanish 5, 6, 7 (HL) 5, 6, 7 (SL) 5, 6, 7 (HL) 5, 6, 7 (SL) 5, 6, 7 (HL) 5, 6, 7 (SL) Theatre Arts 5,6,7 (SL or HL) World Religions 8 hrs. (PHSX 114 & 115) 3 hrs. (PHSX 111) 6 hrs. (PSYC 104 & 120) 3 hrs. (PSYC 104) 8 hrs. (SPAN 111 & 212) 5 hrs. (SPAN 111) 3 hrs. (THR 100) 6 or 7 (SL or HL) 3 hrs. (REL 104) CORE Exemptions kucore.ku.edu/exemptions The KU Core is designed to yield fundamental skills, build a broad background of knowledge, generate capacities and opportunities for blending and creating ideas, strengthen an appreciation of cultural and global diversity, and cultivate ethical integrity. Each of the KU Core s six educational goals has one or more distinct learning outcomes, which can be met by a variety of courses and educational experiences. Goal 2, Learning Outcome 1 Test Score Goal completion ACT - English or verbal SAT - English or verbal Advanced Placement Language & Composition 27 600 1 of 2 courses complete 1 of 2 courses complete 3 1 of 2 courses complete 4 Goal 1, Learning Outcome 2 Completion Test Score Goal completion ACT - Mathematics SAT - Mathematics Math Placement Exam International Baccalaureate 26 600 3 6 Advanced Placement Literature & Composition International Baccalaureate English 3 1 of 2 courses complete 4 5 (HL) 1 of 2 courses complete 6 (HL)

Courses You ve Already Completed and Placement Credit Mathematics Foreign Language Study in High School Your math ACT/SAT score ACT: 28-36 or SAT: 640-800 ACT: 26-27 or SAT: 600-630 ACT: 22-25 or SAT: 540-590 ACT: 16-21 or SAT: 420-530 ACT: 0-15 or SAT: 0-410 Eligible to enroll in these mathematics courses MATH 002, MATH 101, MATH 104, MATH 105, MATH 111, MATH 115, MATH 125 (a half year of trigonometry is needed for MATH 125) or MATH 365 MATH 002, MATH 101, MATH 104, MATH 105, MATH 111, MATH 115, or MATH 365 MATH 002, MATH 101, or MATH 104 MATH 002 KU does not offer a mathematics course below MATH 002. Although students with these scores are not prepared, they will be permitted to enroll in MATH 002. Before enrolling in MATH 002, these students are encouraged to prepare by self-study or by completing a beginning algebra course in high school or community college. For more information, go to math.ku.edu/academics/undergraduate Retroactive Credit for Foreign Language Study in High School Most KU language departments offer retroactive credit if you begin your language studies in a specific advanced course and receive a grade of C- or better. You may receive both advanced placement and retroactive credit, but if the advanced placement credit is the same as the retroactive credit, only the retroactive credit will be awarded. Years of study Initial enrollment Retroactive credit 2 Third semester course 3 hrs. 3 Third semester course 3 hrs. 3 Fourth semester course 6 hrs. 4 Fourth semester course 6 hrs. 4 Fifth semester course 9 hrs. Chart is for French, German, Latin, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. For other languages, check with the departments offering them. This policy is subject to change. English Your English ACT/SAT score ACT English: 31-36 or SAT Verbal: 650+ ACT English: 27-30 or SAT Verbal: 600-649 ACT English: 00-26 or SAT Verbal: 00-566 Eligible to enroll in these English courses ENGL 105 ENGL 102 and petition for honors placement for possible admittance to ENGL 105 Enroll in ENGL 101 For more information, go to english.ku.edu/undergraduate Oral Communication/Logic Students who have completed two high school courses (totaling one full credit) in speech or debate with a grade of B or higher in both are exempt from the KU Core s goal 2, learning outcome 2. To receive the exemption, take your official high school transcript to the Department of Communication Studies, 102 Bailey Hall. You ll receive a letter verifying the exemption. The awarding of retroactive credit is subject to the following restrictions: Your initial university-level enrollment in a language class must be at KU. You must complete the KU course with a grade of C- or better. After completing the course with the qualifying grade, you must check with the appropriate language department for verification. The departmental office will then notify the Office of the University Registrar of the number of credit hours awarded. if you initially enroll in a course under the specified minimum level, you will receive no retroactive credit. The University charges a fee of $50 for retroactive credit, regardless of how many credit hours you receive. Credit for Proficiency in a Foreign Language For a bachelor of arts degree in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and for most other schools within the university that require foreign language study, you are required to show proficiency in a language other than English. If you believe that you are proficient in a language, you may take the proficiency examination through the Ermal Garinger Academic Resource Center. An oral interview may be required. If you pass, you are not required to complete any further course work in that area. Students who pass the proficiency exam have usually completed four or more years of study of that language. For more information, go to admissions.ku.edu/foreignlanguages languages.ku.edu

College Level Examination Program (CLEP) admissions.ku.edu/clep KU awards credit for passing some of the CLEP examinations. If you believe you have a strong knowledge of the material that would be taught in one or more courses in a particular area, you may want to take a CLEP exam, administered by KU Testing Services. Each school or department has different curriculum requirements and may use the scores in different ways. Satisfactory minimum exam scores usually fall between the 50th percentile and the 70th percentile. If you earn a satisfactory exam score, you may: Receive credit for a comparable KU course OR receive an exemption from course prerequisites, without receiving credit hours Credit for U.S. Military Courses admissions.ku.edu/militarycredit If you submit a copy of your DD-214 discharge papers, KU will grant you 4 credit hours in Health, Sport & Exercise Science for completing basic training. Some ACE-recommended credit may also be awarded for military courses. To find out if you can receive credit, submit a transcript of military courses completed. KU will accept CLEP/Dante scores from an official military transcript. For more information, contact Testing Services at testing.ku.edu or 785-864-2768. For additional information: Transfer Credit Coordinator transfercredit@ku.edu For more information on how classes taken at other colleges or universities will transfer to KU, visit admissions.ku.edu/credtran ADM00222 KU is an EO/AA institution. Produced by the Office of Public Affairs, 2015