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Political Science English
Psychology Mathematics History
Spanish Mathematics
Human Geography Philosophy  
Physics  
 
 
 
Spanish  
Theatre Arts  
Turkish  
Visual Arts  
OTHER IB LANG  
   
   

 

Exams for Advanced Placement (AP) Program

Art

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                             Standardized Test(s) Used                                          Minimum Score                     Semester Hours
ART 1302 AP: Studio Art: 2-D Design 3 3
ART 1303 AP: Studio Art: Drawing 3 3
ART 2303 AP: Studio Art: 3-D Design 3 3
ARTH1301 AP: AP Art History 3 3
OR      
ARTH2302 AP: AP Art History 3 3

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Biology

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                               Standardized Test(s) Used                                            Minimum Score                    Semester Hours
BIOL1401, 1402
AP: Biology
 3
8
BIOL1403, 1404
AP: Biology
 5*
8
*Students earning a score of 5 on the Biology AP exam will receive credit for BIOL 1403 and 1404. If a student prefers to receive credit for BIOL 1401 and 1402, the student must contact the Registrar's Office to request the substitution. Students may receive a maximum of 8 credit hours as designated by the course pairings.

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Chemistry

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                                Standardized Test(s) Used                                            Minimum Score                     Semester Hours
CHEM1305, 1306 & 1105, 1106
AP: Chemistry
 3
8
CHEM1307, 1308 & 1107, 1108
AP: Chemistry
 4
8

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Chinese

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                                Standardized Test(s) Used                                            Minimum Score                     Semester Hours
CHIN1501, 1502
AP: Chinese Language and Culture
 3
10
CHIN1501, 1502, 2301
AP: Chinese Language and Culture
 4
13
CHIN1501, 1502, 2301, 2302
AP: Chinese Language and Culture
 5
16

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Computer Science

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                                Standardized Test(s) Used                                            Minimum Score                     Semester Hours
CS1303
AP: Computer Science A
 3
3
CS1303
AP: Computer Science AB
 3
3
       

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Economics

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                               Standardized Test(s) Used                                            Minimum Score                    Semester Hours
ECO2301
AP: Microeconomics
 4
3
ECO2302
AP: Macroeconomics
 4
3

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English

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                                Standardized Test(s) Used                                            Minimum Score                     Semester Hours
ENGL1301
AP: English Language and Composition
 3
3
ENGL1301, 1302
AP: English Language and Composition
 4
6
ENGL1301
AP: English Literature and Composition
 3
3
ENGL1301, 1302
AP: English Literature and Composition
 4
6

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French

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                                Standardized Test(s) Used                                             Minimum Score                    Semester Hours
FREN1501, 1502
AP: French Language
 3
10
FREN1501, 1502, 2301
AP: French Language
 4
13
FREN1501, 1502, 2301, 2302
AP: French Language
 5
16

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Geography

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                                Standardized Test(s) Used                                             Minimum Score                    Semester Hours
GEOG2300
AP: Human Geography
 3
3

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German

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                               Standardized Test(s) Used                                            Minimum Score                    Semester Hours
GERM1501, 1502
AP: German Language
 3
10
GERM1501, 1502, 2301
AP: German Language
 4
13
GERM1501, 1502, 2301, 2302
AP: German Language
 5
16

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History

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                                Standardized Test(s) Used                                           Minimum Score                      Semester Hours
HIST 1301
AP: European History
 3
3
HIST2300, 2301
AP: U.S. History
 3
6
HIST2322 or 2323
AP: World History
 3
3

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Japanese

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                                Standardized Test(s) Used                                            Minimum Score                     Semester Hours
JAPN1501, 1502
AP: Japanese Language and Culture
 3
10
JAPN1501, 1502, 2301
AP: Japanese Language and Culture
 4
13
JAPN1501, 1502, 2301, 2302
AP: Japanese Language and Culture
 5
16

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Latin

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                                Standardized Test(s) Used                                            Minimum Score                     Semester Hours
LAT1501, 1502
AP: Latin (Vergil)
 3
10
LAT1501, 1502, 2301
AP: Latin (Vergil)
 4
13
LAT1501, 1502, 2301, 2302
AP: Latin (Vergil)
 5
16

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Mathematics

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                                Standardized Test(s) Used                                            Minimum Score                     Semester Hours
Math 1451 AP: Calculus AB 3 4
Math 1451, 1452 AP: Calculus BC 3 8
Math 2300 AP: Statistics 3 3

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Natural Resources Management

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                                Standardized Test(s) UsedMinimum Score                                                                 Semester Hours
NRM2302
AP: Environmental Science
 3
3

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Physics

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                               Standardized Test(s) Used                                            Minimum Score                    Semester Hours
PHYS1403
AP: Physics 1
 3
4
PHYS1404
AP: Physics 2
 3
4
PHYS1408
AP: Physics C–Mechanics
 3
4
PHYS2401
AP: Physics C–Electricity and Magnetism
 3
4

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Political Science

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                                Standardized Test(s) Used                                            Minimum Score                     Semester Hours
POLS1301
AP:Government and Politics–U.S.
 3
3

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Psychology

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                                Standardized Test(s) Used                                            Minimum Score                     Semester Hours
PSY1300
AP: Psychology
 3
3

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Spanish

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                                Standardized Test(s) Used                                            Minimum Score                     Semester Hours
SPAN1501, 1502
AP: Spanish Language
 3
10
SPAN1501, 1502, 2301
AP: Spanish Language
 4
13
SPAN 1501, 1502, 2301, 2302
AP: Spanish Language
 5
16

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Exams for College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

For more information, please visit:www.depts.ttu.edu/testing/cleps.php

Biology

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                            Standardized Test(s) Used                                           Minimum Score                   Semester Hours
BIOL1401, 1402
CLEP-S: Biology
 52
8

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Business Administration

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                             Standardized Test(s) Used                                            Minimum Score                   Semester Hours
ACCT2300
CLEP-S:Financial Accounting
 50
3
MGT3370
CLEP-S: Principles of Mgmt.
 52
3
MKT3350
CLEP-S: Principles of Marketing
 55
3
BLAW3391
CLEP-S: Introductory Business Law
 51
3

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Chemistry

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                                Standardized Test(s) Used                                           Minimum Score                      Semester Hours
CHEM1305, 1306 & 1105, 1106
CLEP-S: Chemistry
 52
8
CHEM1307, 1308 & 1107, 1108
CLEP-S: Chemistry
 65
8

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Computer Science

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                                Standardized Test(s) Used                                          Minimum Score                       Semester Hours
C S1300
CLEP-S: Info. Systems and Computer Applications
 55
3

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Economics

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                                Standardized Test(s) Used                                            Minimum Score                     Semester Hours
ECO2301
CLEP-S: Principles of Microeconomics
 50
3
ECO2302
CLEP-S: Principles of Macroeconomics
 50
3

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English

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                               Standardized Test(s) Used                                           Minimum Score                     Semester Hours
 
ENGL1301*
CLEP-S: College Composition Modular
 55  
 
and a departmental essay score of...
 3, 4
3
ENGL1301, 1302*
CLEP-S: College Composition Modular
 55  
 
and a departmental essay score of...
 5, 6
6
ENGL2307**
CLEP-S: Analyzing and Interpreting Literature
 52  
 
and a departmental essay score of
 3 3
*The multiple choice score of 55 on the College Composition Modular CLEP earns an examinee the opportunity to sit for a 90-minute on -campus writing exam. The writing exam will determine the amount, if any, of credit hours awarded for Essentials of College Rhetoric (English 1301) and/or Advanced College Rhetoric (English 1302)
**The multiple choice on the Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP earns an examinee the opportunity to sit for a 90 minute on-campus writing exam. The writing exam must have a passing score  to earn credit.

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French

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                               Standardized Test(s) Used                                           Minimum Score                     Semester Hours
       
FREN1501
CLEP-S: French Language
 50
5
FREN1501, 1502
CLEP-S: French Language
 55
10
FREN1501, 1502, 2301
CLEP-S: French Language
 62
13
FREN1501, 1502, 2301, 2302
CLEP-S: French Language
 66
16

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German

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                                Standardized Test(s) Used                                            Minimum Score                     Semester Hours
GERM1501
CLEP-S: German Language
 50
5
GERM1501, 1502
CLEP-S: German Language
 55
10
GERM1501, 1502, 2301
CLEP-S: German Language
 60
13
GERM1501, 1502, 2301, 2302
CLEP-S: German Language
 63
16

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History

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                                 Standardized Test(s) Used                                            Minimum Score                      Semester Hours
HIST1300
CLEP-S: Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648
 51
3
HIST1301
CLEP-S: Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present
 51
3
HIST2300
CLEP-S: History of the U.S. I: Early Colonizations to 1877
 52
3
HIST2301
CLEP-S: History of U.S. II: 1865 to the Present
 52
3

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Mathematics

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                                 Standardized Test(s) Used                                            Minimum Score                      Semester Hours
MATH1320
CLEP-S: College Algebra
 52
3
MATH1451 1
CLEP-S: Calculus
 50
4
MATH1550
CLEP-S: PreCalculus
 50
5

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Political Science

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                                Standardized Test(s) Used                                            Minimum Score                     Semester Hours
POLS1301
CLEP-S: American Government
 50
3

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Psychology

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                                Standardized Test(s) Used                                           Minimum Score                      Semester Hours
       
PSY1300
CLEP-S: Introductory Psychology
 51
3
PSY2301
CLEP-S: Human Growth and Development
 53
3

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Spanish

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                                 Standardized Test(s) Used                                           Minimum Score                       Semester Hours
SPAN1501
CLEP-S: Spanish Language
 50
5
SPAN1501, 1502
CLEP-S: Spanish Language
 55
10
SPAN1501, 1502, 2301
CLEP-S: Spanish Language
 66
13
SPAN1501, 1502, 2301, 2302
CLEP-S: Spanish Language
 68
16

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* The multiple choice score of 55 on the College Composition Modular CLEP earns an examinee the opportunity to sit for a 90-minute on-campus writing exam. The writing exam will determine the amount, if any, of credit hours awarded for Essentials of College Rhetoric (English 1301) and/or Advanced College Rhetoric (English 1302). The writing exam is administered ONLY on the Texas Tech Campus and is graded by the Texas Tech University English Department.

** The multiple choice on the Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP earns an examinee the opportunity to sit for a 90 minute on-campus writing exam. The writing exam must have a passing score to earn credit. The writing exam is administered ONLY on the Texas Tech Campus and is graded by the Texas Tech University English Department.

Exams for International Baccalaureate (IB)

Arabic

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                              Standardized Test(s) Used                                            Minimum Score                   Semester Hours
       
ARAB1501 IB:  Arabic ab intio SL
4, 5
5
ARAB1501, 1502 IB:  Arabic ab intio SL
6, 7
10
ARAB1501 IB:  Arabic A1 or A2 SL   
4, 5
5
ARAB1501, 1502 IB:  Arabic A1 or A2 SL   
6
10
ARAB1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Arabic A1 or A2 SL   
7
13
ARAB1501, 1502 IB:  Arabic A1 or A2 HL
4, 5
10
ARAB1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Arabic A1 or A2 HL
6
13
ARAB1501, 1502, 2301, 2302 IB:  Arabic A1 or A2 HL
7
16
ARAB1501 IB:  Arabic B (SL or HL)
4,5
5
ARAB1501, 1502 IB:  Arabic B (SL or HL)
6
10
ARAB1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Arabic B (SL or HL)
7
13
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ASL (American Sign Language)

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                                 Standardized Test(s) Used                                                  Minimum Score                Semester Hours
ASL1301 IB:  ASL ab intio SL
4, 5
3
ASL1301, 1302 IB:  ASL ab intio SL
6, 7
6
ASL1301 IB:  ASL A1 or A2 SL   
4, 5
3
ASL1301, 1302 IB:  ASL A1 or A2 SL   
6
6
ASL1301, 1302, 2301 IB:  ASL A1 or A2 SL   
7
9
ASL1301, 1302 IB:  ASL A1 or A2 HL
4, 5
6
ASL1301, 1302, 2301 IB:  ASL A1 or A2 HL
6
9
ASL1301, 1302, 2301, 2302 IB:  ASL A1 or A2 HL
7
12
ASL1301 IB:  ASL B (SL or HL)
4, 5
3
ASL1301, 1302 IB:  ASL B (SL or HL)
6
6
ASL1301, 1302, 2301 IB:  ASL B (SL or HL)
7
9

Biology

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                            Standardized Test(s) Used                                            Minimum Score                 Semester Hours
BIOL1401 IB: Biology SL 4, 5, 6, 7 8
BIOL1401,1402 IB: Biology HL 4, 5 8
**BIOL 1401,1402 OR BIOL 1403,1404 IB: Biology HL 6, 7 8
 

**Students earning a score of 6 or 7 on Biology HL will receive credit for    BIOL 1401 and 1402. If a student prefers to receive credit for BIOL 1403 and 1404, the student must contact the Registrar's Office to request the substitution. Students may receive a maximum of 8 credit hours as designated by the course pairings.

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Chemistry

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                            Standardized Test(s) Used                                           Minimum Score                  Semester Hours
CHEM1301
IB: Chemistry SL
 4, 5, 6, 7
3
CHEM1307, 1308 & 1107, 1108
IB: Chemistry HL
 4,5, 6, 7
8

Chinese

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                              Standardized Test(s) Used                                           Minimum Score                    Semester Hours
CHIN1501 IB:  Chinese ab intio SL
4, 5
5
CHIN1501, 1502 IB:  Chinese ab intio SL
6, 7
10
CHIN1501 IB:  Chinese A1 or A2 SL   
4, 5
5
CHIN1501, 1502 IB:  Chinese A1 or A2 SL   
6
10
CHIN1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Chinese A1 or A2 SL   
7
13
CHIN1501, 1502 IB:  Chinese A1 or A2 HL
4, 5
10
CHIN1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Chinese A1 or A2 HL
6
13
CHIN1501, 1502, 2301, 2302 IB:  Chinese A1 or A2 HL
7
16
CHIN1501 IB:  Chinese B (SL or HL)
4, 5
5
CHIN1501, 1502 IB:  Chinese B (SL or HL)
6
10
CHIN1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Chinese B (SL or HL)
7
13

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Economics

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                            Standardized Test(s) Used                                           Minimum Score                  Semester Hours
ECO2301
IB: Economics HL
 4,5, 6, 7
3

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English

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                            Standardized Test(s) Used                                           Minimum Score                  Semester Hours
ENGL1301
IB: English Language A1 or A2 SL or HL
 4
3
ENGL1301, 1302
IB: English Language A1 or A2 SL or HL
 5, 6, 7
6
ENGL 1301
IB: English A Literature A1 or A2 SL or HL
 4
3
ENGL1301, 1302
IB: English A Literature A1 or A2 SL or HL
 5, 6, 7
6

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Experimental Sciences

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                            Standardized Test(s) Used                                Minimum Score                             Semester Hours
BIOL1305 IB: Environmental Systems & Societies
4, 5, 6, 7
3

French

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                            Standardized Test(s) Used                                  Minimum Score                           Semester Hours
FREN1501 IB: French ab intio SL
4, 5
5
FREN1501, 1502 IB: French ab intio SL
6, 7
10
FREN1501 IB:  French A1 or A2 SL   
4, 5
5
FREN1501, 1502 IB:  French A1 or A2 SL   
6
10
FREN1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  French A1 or A2 SL   
7
13
FREN1501, 1502 IB:  French A1 or A2 HL
4, 5
10
FREN1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  French A1 or A2 HL
6
13
FREN1501, 1502, 2301, 2302 IB:  French A1 or A2 HL
7
16
FREN1501 IB:  French B (SL or HL)
4, 5
5
FREN1501, 1502 IB:  French B (SL or HL)
6
10
FREN1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  French B (SL or HL)
7
13

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Geography

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                             Standardized Test(s) Used                                        Minimum Score                      Semester Hours
GEOG2351
IB: Geography SL or HL
 4,5, 6, 7
3

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German

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                            Standardized Test(s) Used                                          Minimum Score                   Semester Hours
GERM1501 IB: German ab initio SL
4, 5
5
GERM1501, 1502 IB: German ab initio SL
6, 7
10
GERM1501 IB:  German A1 or A2 SL   
4, 5
5
GERM1501, 1502 IB:  German A1 or A2 SL   
6
10
GERM1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  German A1 or A2 SL   
7
13
GERM1501, 1502 IB:  German A1 or A2 HL
4, 5
10
GERM1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  German A1 or A2 HL
6
13
GERM1501, 1502, 2301, 2302 IB:  German A1 or A2 HL
7
16
GERM1501 IB:  German B (SL or HL)
4, 5
5
GERM1501, 1502 IB:  German B (SL or HL)
6
10
GERM1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  German B (SL or HL)
7
13
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Greek (Ancient Greek)

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                           Standardized Test(s) Used                                                 Minimum Score            Semester Hours
GRK1501 IB:  Greek ab initio SL
4, 5
5
GRK1501, 1502 IB:  Greek ab initio SL
6, 7
10
GRK1501 IB:  Greek A1 or A2 SL   
4, 5
5
GRK1501, 1502 IB:  Greek A1 or A2 SL   
6
10
GRK1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Greek A1 or A2 SL   
7
13
GRK1501, 1502 IB:  Greek A1 or A2 HL
4, 5
10
GRK1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Greek A1 or A2 HL
6
13
GRK1501, 1502, 2301, 2302 IB:  Greek A1 or A2 HL
7
16
GRK1501 IB:  Greek B (SL or HL)
4, 5
5
GRK1501, 1502 IB:  Greek B (SL or HL)
6
10
GRK1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Greek B (SL or HL)
7
13
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History

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                           Standardized Test(s) Used                                         Minimum Score                   Semester Hours
       
HIST1301 IB:  History SL
4, 5, 6, 7
3
HIST1301 IB:  History HL: Europe
4, 5, 6, 7
3
HIST2301 IB:  History HL: Americas
4, 5, 6, 7
3
HIST2323 IB:  History HL: Africa
4, 5, 6, 7
3

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Italian

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                          Standardized Test(s) Used                                               Minimum Score            Semester Hours
ITAL1501 IB:  Italian ab initio SL
4, 5
5
ITAL1501, 1502 IB:  Italian ab initio SL
6, 7
10
ITAL1501 IB:  Italian A1 or A2 SL   
4, 5
5
ITAL1501, 1502 IB:  Italian A1 or A2 SL   
6
10
ITAL1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Italian A1 or A2 SL   
7
13
ITAL1501, 1502 IB:  Italian A1 or A2 HL
4, 5
10
ITAL1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Italian A1 or A2 HL
6
13
ITAL1501, 1502, 2301, 2302 IB:  Italian A1 or A2 HL
7
16
ITAL1501 IB:  Italian B (SL or HL)
4, 5
5
ITAL1501, 1502 IB:  Italian B (SL or HL)
6
10
ITAL1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Italian B (SL or HL)
7
13
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Japanese

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                                Standardized Test(s) Used                                                Minimum Score                 Semester Hours
JAPN1501 IB: Japanese ab initio SL
4, 5
5
JAPN1501, 1502 IB: Japanese ab initio SL
6, 7
10
JAPN1501 IB:  Japanese A1 or A2 SL   
4, 5
5
JAPN1501, 1502 IB:  Japanese A1 or A2 SL   
6
10
JAPN1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Japanese A1 or A2 SL   
7
13
JAPN1501, 1502 IB:  Japanese A1 or A2 HL
4, 5
10
JAPN1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Japanese A1 or A2 HL
6
13
JAPN1501, 1502, 2301, 2302 IB:  Japanese A1 or A2 HL
7
16
JAPN1501 IB:  Japanese B (SL or HL)
4, 5
5
JAPN1501, 1502 IB:  Japanese B (SL or HL)
6
10
JAPN1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Japanese B (SL or HL)
7
13
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Latin

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                                Standardized Test(s) Used                                                Minimum Score                 Semester Hours
LAT1501 IB:  Latin ab initio SL
4, 5
5
LAT1501, 1502 IB:  Latin ab initio SL
6, 7
10
LAT1501 IB:  Latin A1 or A2 SL   
4, 5
5
LAT1501 IB:  Latin   
4, 5
5
LAT1501, 1502 IB:  Latin   
6
10
LAT1501, 1502, 2301, 2302 IB:  Latin
7
16
LAT1501, 1502 IB:  Latin A1 or A2 SL   
6
10
LAT1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Latin A1 or A2 SL   
7
13
LAT1501, 1502 IB:  Latin A1 or A2 HL
4, 5
10
LAT1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Latin A1 or A2 HL
6
13
LAT1501, 1502, 2301, 2302 IB:  Latin A1 or A2 HL
7
16
LAT1501 IB:  Latin B (SL or HL)
4, 5
5
LAT1501, 1502 IB:  Latin B (SL or HL)
6
10
LAT1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Latin B (SL or HL)
7
13
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Mathematics

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                             Standardized Test(s) Used                             Minimum Score                                 Semester Hours
MATH1320 IB:  Mathematics Studies SL
4, 5, 6, 7
3
MATH1550 IB:  Mathematics SL
4, 5
5
MATH1451 1 IB:  Mathematics SL
6, 7
4
MATH1550 IB:  Mathematics HL
4
5
MATH1451 1 IB:  Mathematics HL
5, 6, 7
4

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Music

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                            Standardized Test(s) Used                                              Minimum Score               Semester Hours
MUHL1308 IB:  Music SL 
4, 5, 6, 7
3
MUHL1308, MUAP 1001 IB:  Music HL 
4, 5, 6, 7
4

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Philosophy

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                             Standardized Test(s) Used                                       Minimum Score                       Semester Hours
PHIL1310
IB: Philosophy SL
 4,5, 6, 7
3
PHIL2300
IB: Philosophy HL
 4,5, 6, 7
3

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Physics

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                           Standardized Test(s) Used                                        Minimum Score                    Semester Hours
PHYS1403, 1404
IB: Physics SL
 4, 5, 6, 7
8
PHYS1408, 2401
IB: Physics HL
 4, 5, 6, 7
8

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Portguese

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                             Standardized Test(s) Used                                        Minimum Score                      Semester Hours
PORT1501 IB:  Portuguese ab initio SL
4, 5
5
PORT1501, 1502 IB:  Portuguese ab initio SL
6, 7
10
PORT1501 IB:  Portuguese A1 or A2 SL   
4, 5
5
PORT1501, 1502 IB:  Portuguese A1 or A2 SL   
6
10
PORT1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Portuguese A1 or A2 SL   
7
13
PORT1501, 1502 IB:  Portuguese A1 or A2 HL
4, 5
10
PORT1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Portuguese A1 or A2 HL
6
13
PORT1501, 1502, 2301, 2302 IB:  Portuguese A1 or A2 HL
7
16
PORT1501 IB:  Portuguese B (SL or HL)
4, 5
5
PORT1501, 1502 IB:  Portuguese B (SL or HL)
6
10
PORT1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Portuguese B (SL or HL)
7
13

Psychology

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                          Standardized Test(s) Used                                         Minimum Score                  Semester Hours
PSY1300
IB: Psychology SL or HL
 4, 5, 6, 7
3

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Russian

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                            Standardized Test(s) Used                                               Minimum Score              Semester Hours
RUSN1501 IB:  Russian ab initio SL
4, 5
5
RUSN1501, 1502 IB:  Russian ab initio SL
6, 7
10
RUSN1501 IB:  Russian A1 or A2 SL   
4, 5
5
RUSN1501, 1502 IB:  Russian A1 or A2 SL   
6
10
RUSN1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Russian A1 or A2 SL   
7
13
RUSN1501, 1502 IB:  Russian A1 or A2 HL
4, 5
10
RUSN1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Russian A1 or A2 HL
6
13
RUSN1501, 1502, 2301, 2302 IB:  Russian A1 or A2 HL
7
16
RUSN1501 IB:  Russian B (SL or HL)
4, 5
5
RUSN1501, 1502 IB:  Russian B (SL or HL)
6
10
RUSN1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Russian B (SL or HL)
7
13
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Spanish

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                              Standardized Test(s) Used                                         Minimum Score                      Semester Hours
       
SPAN1501 IB:  Spanish ab initio SL
4, 5
5
SPAN1501, 1502 IB:  Spanish ab initio SL
6, 7
10
SPAN1501 IB:  Spanish A1 or A2 SL   
4, 5
5
SPAN1501, 1502 IB:  Spanish A1 or A2 SL   
6
10
SPAN1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Spanish A1 or A2 SL   
7
13
SPAN1501, 1502 IB:  Spanish A1 or A2 HL
4, 5
10
SPAN1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Spanish A1 or A2 HL
6
13
SPAN1501, 1502, 2301, 2302 IB:  Spanish A1 or A2 HL
7
16
SPAN1501 IB:  Spanish B (SL or HL)
4, 5
5
SPAN1501, 1502 IB:  Spanish B (SL or HL)
6
10
SPAN1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Spanish B (SL or HL)
7
13

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Theatre Arts

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                            Standardized Test(s) Used                                          Minimum Score                   Semester Hours
THA2301 or 2303
IB: Theater Arts SL or HL
 4,5
3
THA2301 or 2303 & TH A 3308 or 3309 or 4300
IB: Theater Arts Standard or HL
 6, 7
6
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Turkish

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                            Standardized Test(s) Used                                         Minimum Score                    Semester Hours
TURK1501 IB:  Turkish ab initio SL
4, 5
5
TURK1501, 1502 IB:  Turkish ab initio SL
6, 7
10
TURK1501 IB:  Turkish A1 or A2 SL   
4, 5
5
TURK1501, 1502 IB:  Turkish A1 or A2 SL   
6
10
TURK1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Turkish A1 or A2 SL   
7
13
TURK1501, 1502 IB:  Turkish A1 or A2 HL
4, 5
10
TURK1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Turkish A1 or A2 HL
6
13
TURK1501, 1502, 2301, 2302 IB:  Turkish A1 or A2 HL
7
16
TURK1501 IB:  Turkish B (SL or HL)
4, 5
5
TURK1501, 1502 IB:  Turkish B (SL or HL)
6
10
TURK1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Turkish B (SL or HL)
7
13

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Visual Arts

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                 Standardized Test(s) Used                                       Minimum Score                     Semester Hours
ART1309 IB:  Visual Arts SL or HL
4, 5, 6, 7
3
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OTHER IB LANGUAGES

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                                Standardized Test(s) Used                                           Minimum Score                      Semester Hours
CMLL1501 IB:  Classical Languages ab initio SL
4,5
5
CMLL1501, 1502 IB:  Classical Languages ab initio SL
6, 7
10
CMLL1501 IB:  Classical Languages A1 or A2 SL
4, 5
5
CMLL1501, 1502 IB:  Classical Languages A1 or A2 SL
6
10
CMLL1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Classical Languages A1 or A2 SL
7
13
CMLL1501, 1502 IB:  Classical Languages A1 or A2 HL
4, 5
10
CMLL1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Classical Languages A1 or A2 HL
6
13
CMLL1501, 1502, 2301, 2302 IB:  Classical Languages A1 or A2 HL
7
16
CMLL1501 IB:  Classical Languages B (SL or HL)
4, 5
5
CMLL1501, 1502 IB:  Classical Languages B (SL or HL)
6
10
CMLL1501, 1502, 2301 IB:  Classical Languages B (SL or HL)
7
13
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1 Changes to Calculus effective Jan. 2012

Credit by Exam with SAT, ACT

**Beginning Fall 2018, Texas Tech will no longer award credit for English through ACT and SAT scores

English

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned    Standardized Test(s) Used         Minimum Score                            Semester Hours
  ENGL1301                      
SAT:Critical Reading and Writing (each)
Prior to March 2016
     610       3      
  ENGL1301,1302  
SAT:Critical Reading and Writing (each)
Prior to March 2016
     700       6      
  ENGL1301  
SATr:Evidence Based Reading and Writing
After March 2016
     660        3      
  ENGL1301,1302  
SATr:Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
After March 2016
      730        6      
  ENGL1301,1302   ACT:English Aptitude      31        6      

History

TTU Courses for which credit can be earned                        Standardized Test(s) Used                                        Minimum Score                 Semester Hours
HIST2300
SAT II: United States History
 600
3
HIST2300, 2301
SAT II: United States History
 700
6

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