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Both exam programs are approved by the American Council on Education (ACE) and provide students with the opportunity to obtain college credit by examination. The examinations are standardized, multiple choice, timed comprehensive final examinations. The following information applies to Metropolitan College degree programs only. You must be enrolled in a degree program at Metropolitan College in order to receive credit.  \nPolicies  \n• Metropolitan College awards transfer credits on the basis of achievement in the CLEP and DSST Subject Examinations listed below.  \n• Not all CLEP exams are eligible for credit.  \n• Generally, students must receive a score of “50” or higher on CLEP exams to receive transfer credit. DSST minimum scores, as determined by ACE, are noted on the individual score reports.  \n• Students may transfer in up to 64 credits earned through CLEP and DSST exams.  \nResidency: CLEP and DSST exams do not fulfill Boston University residency requirements.  \n• Examinations may be taken to satisfy distribution requirements, or for elective credit only.  \n• Credit by examination may not be used toward major requirements or major related electives.  \n• You must receive written approval from an academic counselor prior to registering for any CLEP or DSST exam.  \n• Should you fail a CLEP exam, you may repeat it three months later.  \n• Should you fail a DSST exam, you may repeat it 30 days later.  \nProcedures  \n• Test Sites: Boston University is not a test site. Local test centers can be found on the websites:  \n• Extensive information concerning CLEP test sites and test composition is available at the College Board’s website: [www.collegeboard.com/clep](www.collegeboard.com/clep).  \n• Extensive information concerning DSST test sites and test composition is available at the Dantes website: [www.getcollegecredit.com](www.getcollegecredit.com).  \n• Former or current military personnel may take CLEP or DSST exams for free at Hanscom Air Force Base.  \nContact their education office at 617-377-3120 for further information.  \n• When taking a CLEP or DSST exam, make sure to select that you want your scores sent to Boston University. For CLEP select code 3087. For DSST select code 9673.  \n• Students are required to request prior approval to sit for a CLEP or DSST exam. Email your MET Academic Counselor to be approved.  \nThe following CLEP examinations meet Metropolitan College undergraduate distribution or free elective requirements only.(May NOT be used toward major or major-related requirements)  \nExamination Title  \nMET Course Equivalent  \nDistribution Requirement  \nCredits  \n\n| COMPUTER SCIENCE\u003Cbr>Information Systems | CS 101* | Computer Science | 4 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| HUMANITIES\u003Cbr>Humanities | None | Humanities | 4 |\n| French Language (score of 50-58) | LF 112 | Humanities | 4 |\n| (score of 59 or higher) | LF 211 | Humanities | 4 |\n| German Language (score of 50-59) | LG 112 | Humanities | 4 |\n| (score of 60 or higher) | LG 211 | Humanities | 4 |\n| +Spanish Language (score of 50-62) | LS 112 | Humanities | 4 |\n| (score of 63 or higher) | LS 211 | Humanities | 4 |\n| +Spanish with Writing (score of 50-64) | LS 112 | Humanities | 4 |\n| (score of 65 or higher) | LS 211 | Humanities | 4 |\n| SOCIAL SCIENCE\u003Cbr>American Government | None | Social Science | 4 |\n| Human Growth & Development | PS 241* | Social Science | 4 |\n| Introduction to Educational Psychology | None | Social Science | 4 |\n| Introductory Psychology | PS 101* | Social Science | 4 |\n| Introductory Sociology | SO 10","cbCain4Y8fdeUci6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCain4Y8fdeUci6","pdf",58349,"English","# Policies\n## Credit eligibility and scoring\n## Transfer limits and residency\n## Major requirement restrictions\n## Enrollment and approval\n# Procedures\n## Test sites and test composition resources\n## Registration and score delivery codes\n## Repeating failed exams\n# CLEP exams meeting distribution or free elective requirements\n## Listed CLEP exam titles with BU course equivalents\n# DSST exams meeting distribution or free elective requirements","[{\"question\":\"Who is eligible to receive transfer credit for CLEP and DSST at Metropolitan College?\",\"answer\":\"Students must be enrolled in a Metropolitan College degree program to receive credit.\"},{\"question\":\"What score is generally required for CLEP transfer credit, and how are DSST minimums set?\",\"answer\":\"CLEP generally requires a score of 50 or higher. 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