Non-traditional credit can be earned from sources such as the following:

1. Advanced Placement/Credit Program

Students wishing academic credit or advanced placement for college level work done while in high school should take the appropriate College Board Advanced Placement examination. These examinations are administered several times each year at numerous locations throughout the United States. College Board Advanced Placement examination scores currently accepted at Mesa State are as follows:

Studio Art - General

Studio Art - Drawing
Art History

Biology

Chemistry
Computer Science A

Computer Science AB

Macroeconomics
Microeconomics

English Literature and Composition

English Language and Composition

French Language
French Literature

German Language
German Literature

Latin - Virgil
Latin Literature

Spanish Language
Spanish Literature

Government and Politics - United States

Government and Politics - Comparative

U.S. History

European History

World History Human Geography

Mathematics - Calculus AB
Mathematics - Calculus BC
Music Theory

Physics B

Physics C - Mechanics

Physics C - Elec. and Mag.

Psychology

Statistics

The Registrar's Office will supply information concerning the scores required for earning academic credit or advanced placement in the various subject areas.

2. College Credit by Examination and Department Challenge Examinations

Students attending Mesa State College may earn college credit by examination in certain subject areas on the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and DANTES Examination Program. Credit may also be earned by subject matter tests offered through various departments at Mesa State College (Department Challenge examinations). Students must have completed 12 semester credit hours of course work at Mesa State College before challenge credits will be recorded on a transcript. Registered Nurse (RN) students seeking credit for prior nursing learning experiences should see the Bachelor of Science in Nursing in the Academic Programs section of this catalog.

For more information contact the appropriate department head or director of the College's Testing Center.

3. International Baccalaureate

Mesa State College recognizes the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and awards credit to qualified high school students. For policy details contact the Registrar's Office or check the Mesa State website.

Non-Traditional Credit