What's the Difference between CLEP and Testing Out of Course?
CLEP, or College-Level Examination Program, is a standardized test by CollegeBoard that gives you the opportunity to receive college credit at several universities throughout the United States. There are currently 34 examinations that cover composition, foreign language, history, business and of course, science and mathematics. With regard to CIMS, this is most applicable to mathematics courses, but not computer science.
Testing out of a course is done within the college itself, and often requires an examination. Testing out of a course is more common in Information Technology and Computer Science, and rarely done in mathematics. In certain (extreme) situations, credit is given for experiences outside of academics. For those interested in testing out, please follow the steps found in our Guide to Testing Out. Please realize that there is a non-refundable fee associated with this process.