Special Academic Programs
THE ACADEMIC COMMON MARKET
The Academic Common Market allows out-of-state students to pay in-state tuition while studying selected academic programs that are not available in their home states. The list of programs included in the Academic Common Market is revised periodically to reflect the changing needs and offerings of participating states. The 16 states that participate in the Academic Common Market are Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. For more information, contact the Academic Common Market Institutional Coordinator, 100 Funkhouser Building, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506-0054, (859) 257-3256.
ACCELERATED PROGRAMS
The University of Kentucky has a broad policy for accelerated programs. Among the opportunities available are special programs for high school students and a variety of credit-by-examination programs. Many students use these opportunities to earn degrees in less time. Others prefer to use the time gained to explore areas outside their majors or to do more work in their major fields.
Accelerated Programs for High School Students
High school students interested in earning college credit while still in high school should inquire about admission before graduating from high school. The High School Exceptional Ability program is described in greater detail in the Undergraduate Admission section.
Students may also begin their college careers while still in high school by enrolling in independent study courses. The Independent Study Program is described in greater detail in the University Extension section.
Credit-by-Examination Programs
UK students may earn degree credit by successfully completing examinations described below.
Proficiency Examination Program (PEP)
The Proficiency Examination Program (PEP) of The American College Testing Program prepares tests in arts and sciences, business, criminal justice, education, and nursing. PEP tests may be recognized as appropriate credit for meeting degree requirements. Working with the Office of Undergraduate Admission, colleges and departments determine appropriate cutoff scores, as applicable. The academic departments also determine the amount of the awarded credit that will apply to the curricular requirements in each academic major.
Lower division credit in nursing may be awarded to students who are already registered nurses and who earn scores of 45 or higher on the following PEP tests: Fundamentals of Nursing (403); Maternal and Child Nursing, Associate Degree (453); Adult Nursing (554); Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (503).
For more information on PEP tests, contact the Counseling and Testing Center at (859) 257-8701.
Advanced Placement Program (AP)
The University of Kentucky recognizes examinations of the College Board Advanced Placement Program offered by high schools throughout the nation. Currently, UK ranks among the top 100 schools in the U.S. for receipt of AP test score results. A high school senior who wishes to have AP scores evaluated for academic credit or placement should have the results sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admission and University Registrar. UK's code is 1837.
Students who receive Advanced Placement credit for a course may apply this credit the same way credit earned by passing a course is applied. UK does not recognize College Board SAT II Subject Tests for placement or credit purposes.
Academic departments have designated the current policy (see chart) for students who score 3 or higher on the Advanced Placement examinations.
For more information on UK's Advanced Placement policy, contact:
Office of Undergraduate Admission and University Registrar
100 W. D. Funkhouser Building
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0054
(859) 257-2000
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
UK participates in the national testing program of The College Board. CLEP Examinations cover specific material common to courses at many universities.
Credit for University courses is awarded to students who obtain the listed scores on the appropriate Examinations, as listed in the Policy Guide for CLEP Examinations below.
The Registrar's Office is responsible for all official posting of credit to a student's record. For information regarding the CLEP program and posting of credit, call the Registrar's Office at (859) 257-8729. For information on CLEP exams in general, visit the College Board Web site at: www.collegeboard.com/clep/.
International Baccalaureate Program (IB)
The University of Kentucky recognizes course credit earned through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program offered by high schools throughout the world.
Generally, course credit is awarded for scores of 5, 6, or 7 on either the Standard Level exam or the Higher Level exam. Please refer to the chart on page 52 for the actual course credit policy in each subject.
Any student desiring credit must request an IB transcript to be sent to the University. Course credit awarded through the IB program will apply toward degree requirements just as if the course had been taken on campus, except that there will not be a specific letter grade associated with the course. Instead, a designation of CR -- credit -- will be awarded and the grade-point average will not be affected.
In some cases, as noted on the chart on page 52, additional curriculum information must be supplied by the student's high school before credit will be awarded.
For more information, contact the College of Arts & Sciences Advising Center at (859) 257-8712.
Special Departmental Examinations
Undergraduate students requesting a special examination must apply in writing to the chairperson of the department that offers the course. Graduate students should apply to the director of graduate studies in the department offering the course. Applicants should include evidence that they are reasonably prepared for the examination.
These examinations are prepared and administered by the offering department, and are usually equivalent to a final examination. Students must be enrolled in good standing at UK. The examinations are offered without charge.
Almost any course offered at the University is available for credit by special examination, regardless of whether a student has audited the course, is currently enrolled in it, or has studied it independently. Please note, most elementary and intermediate foreign language courses are not available on the basis of a special examination.
More information about special examination credit appears in the Academic Requirements section.
English Examination: Students who have a standard score of 32 or above on the English section of the ACT Assessment or 700 or above on the SAT I Verbal score will receive exemption from ENG 104; students who have a standard score of 4-5 on the AP English Language exam will receive credit (grade of CR) for ENG 104. Students who earn a 3 on the AP English Language exam will earn credit for ENG 101 and may choose to take either ENG 102 or ENG 104 (recommended). There is no exemption by CLEP. Scores of 3-5 on the AP English Literature exam or the equivalent on the IB exam will continue to receive 3 units of credit for ENG 161, which does not satisfy either condition of the University Writing Requirement.
Program on Noncollegiate-Sponsored Instruction (PONSI)
Students, particularly those 25 years of age and older, may be eligible to receive credit for extra-institutional learning. The American Council on Education through its Program on Noncollegiate-Sponsored Instruction (PONSI) has evaluated over 2,000 courses sponsored by over 140 corporations, organizations, and agencies drawn from business, industry, and government. On the basis of PONSI evaluations, the University has established guidelines for awarding credit for college-level courses. The University recognizes these recommendations as appropriate credit for meeting degree requirements.
The University's colleges and departments determine the amount of credit that will apply to a student's curriculum.
Information on PONSI appears in The National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Programs. For more information, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
THE HONORS PROGRAM
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The University of Kentucky Honors Program offers outstanding students, especially those interested in developing independent and critical thinking, a special program and a special identity within the framework of the larger institution. The Honors Program is an important part of the University's commitment to academic excellence in undergraduate education.
The Honors curriculum includes four seminars in the history of ideas, tracing the development of Western civilization from antiquity to the present, providing a sound basis for a liberal arts education. Juniors and seniors in the Honors Program may enroll in the Honors Proseminars, which vary each semester and explore multidisciplinary topics. Upperclass students also complete an independent project of research or artistic expression.The Honors Program, its curriculum and special features are described in detail in the Honors Program section.
THE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The University Scholars program offers students the opportunity and challenge of integrating their undergraduate and graduate or professional courses of study into a single, continuous program leading to both a baccalaureate and master's degree. The student's particular requirements will determine the amount of time needed to complete the program; however, the program can normally be completed in less time than that required in a conventional program.
Admission to the Program
Applicants for the University Scholars program must meet the following admissions requirements:
- The applicant must have senior standing (completed at least 90 hours of course work) and have completed all University Studies requirements.
- Students should apply at the end of their junior year.
- The master's program should be in the field of the undergraduate major.
- Applicants must have an undergraduate grade-point average of 3.5 or above in their major field and 3.2 or above overall.
- Follow the current application procedures for the Graduate School, subject to the above conditions. Admission decisions will be made by the Graduate Dean or his/her appointee.
Degree Requirements and Curriculum
Students in the University Scholars program must meet these requirements:
- The total number of credit hours completed for the combined program may be twelve (12) fewer than the total required for both the bachelor's and master's degrees. (The requirements for the bachelor's degree are unchanged.)
- Students should take no more than 16 credit hours per semester, unless they have express permission from the appropriate director of graduate studies and the Dean of The Graduate School.
- Students must complete at least 36 hours of graduate level courses in the combined program, 15 credit hours of which must be in the 600 level or above for a Plan B master's degree. Students pursuing Plan A must complete at least 30 hours of graduate level courses in the combined program of which 12 credit hours must be at the 600 level or above. (Consult The Graduate School Bulletin for detailed information concerning Plan A and Plan B for master's degrees.)
- Students must have an undergraduate and a graduate advisor. A jointly planned program must be prepared for each student.
- In order to participate in the University Scholars program, a department must submit to The Graduate School a plan and illustrative examples of typical programs.
DONOVAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The University of Kentucky has a long-standing interest in individuals of or nearing retirement age. In 1962, the Board of Trustees established the Council on Aging to serve as the focal point for programs for older persons. The council, now called the Donovan Scholars Program, is an integral part of the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging.
The Donovan Scholars Program sponsors a variety of educational programs for older adults. One of the most outstanding is the Herman L. Donovan Senior Citizens Fellowship program (described below).
Other programs include a biweekly lecture series on a variety of topics and classes in art, computers, dulcimer, chorus, reader's theatre, physical fitness, writing your autobiography, Great Decisions, line dancing, yoga, Italian, drawing, autoharp, and needlework. Anyone over age 60 can participate in these noncredit courses and activities.
The Herman L. Donovan Senior Citizens Fellowship Program
The fellowship provides an opportunity for any person age 65 or over, regardless of income or place of residence, to enroll for regular courses without paying fees. The fellowship is available at the Lexington campus and at Lexington Community College. Donovan Scholars may take courses for credit or audit for no credit. All prerequisites and entrance requirements are waived for auditors. Donovan Scholars attend regular classes and participate in the many intellectual, social, and cultural programs which characterize the University.
For more information about the Donovan Fellowship, contact:
Donovan Scholars Program
Ligon House
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0442
(859) 257-2656
e-mail: jhensel@uky.edu
web: www.rgs.uky.edu/aging
SYSTEMWIDE ASSESSMENT AND PLACEMENT POLICIES FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
In accordance with the Statewide Mandatory Assessment and Placement recommended Policy (13 KAR 2:020 Section 8. [1]), the University of Kentucky has adopted the following procedures in accordance with the Council on Postsecondary Education's policy on minimum admissions requirements.
Students with Less Than an 18 in English and/or Reading
First-time freshmen enrolled in a degree program who have less than an 18 in English or Reading portion on the ACT, will be placed in ENG 104, Writing: An Accelerated Foundational Course.
Additional support will be provided to these students via the University Writing Center.
Transfer students enrolled in a degree program who have not taken and successfully passed a college-level course in English will be placed in ENG 104, Writing: An Accelerated Foundational Course.
Additional support will be provided to these students via the University Writing Center.
Students with Less Than an 18 in Math
First-time freshmen enrolled in a degree program who have less than an 18 in the math portion on the ACT will be placed in MA 108R (Intermediate Algebra).
Transfer students enrolled in a degree program who have not taken and successfully passed a college-level course in math will be placed in MA 108R (Intermediate Algebra).
Students (freshmen and transfers) may choose to take our math placement exam if they desire to enroll in a higher-level math course than MA 108R.
Transfer students may provide ACT/SAT scores to demonstrate their eligibility to take higher level (above MA 108R) courses without the exam.
Additional Parameters
Additional student support will be provided (as appropriate) through existing campus resources: Center for Academic and Tutorial Service (CATS), Minority Learning Services Center, Central Advising Service and Transfer Center, and each academic college's advising support and referral system.
All students with less than an 18 in English, reading, and math will be identified in SIS for tracking purposes and feedback to CPE.
SAT equivalencies also will be subject to the above policies.
All UK students converting from non-degree status to degree status who have not yet taken and successfully passed a college-level course in math or English or can provide ACT/SAT scores above the minimum stated requirements, are subject to specified policies.
The goal for these policies will be to provide support and appropriate preparation in English, reading, and math to insure student academic success at the University of Kentucky.
| Placement Information for Writing and Foreign Language Courses | ||
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| Students entering UK must meet basic skills in the University Studies Program. The placement information outlined below plays an important role in determining specific options for meeting these requirements. Please carefully read the placement information below to determine which placement exam(s) or other exam(s) you may benefit from taking. | ||
| UNIVERSITY WRITING REQUIREMENT | ||
| All students must fulfill the University Writing Requirement. See University Writing Requirement in the Academic Requirements section of this Bulletin for more information. Note: Honors Program students satisfy both portions of the Writing Requirement through the Honors curriculum. | ||
| You have scored 32 or above on ACT English or 700 or above on SAT I Verbal | ------------- | Exempt from the first-year writing requirement Must enroll in 200+-level course after achieving sophomore status |
| You have scored 4 or 5 on AP English Language Exam | ------------- | 4 credits awarded for ENG 104 with a grade of "CR" Must enroll in 200+-level course after achieving sophomore status |
| You have scored 3 on the AP English Language Exam | ------------- | 3 credits awarded for ENG 101 with a grade of "CR" May enroll in ENG 102 or ENG 104 (recommended) Must enroll in 200+-level course after achieving sophomore status |
| You have scored 3, 4, or 5 on the AP English Literature Exam or the equivalent on the IB Exam | ------------- | 3 credits awarded for ENG 161 with a grade of "CR" Must enroll in ENG 104 Must enroll in 200+-level course after achieving sophomore status |
| You have taken the CLEP Composition exam | ------------- | No credit awarded Must enroll into ENG 104 Must enroll in 200+-level course after achieving sophomore status |
| You have taken ENG 101 and 102 (or equivalent) | ------------- | First-year writing requirement satisfied Must enroll in 200+-level course after achieving sophomore status |
| You have taken a 3-unit first-year writing course | ------------- | May enroll in ENG 102 or ENG 104 (recommended) Must enroll in 200+-level course after achieving sophomore status |
| You are a transfer student who has completed ENG 101 and 102 (or equivalent), and have 3 or more hours of credit for a 200+-level English literature course | ------------- | First-year writing requirement satisfied Contact Janet Carey Eldred, Associate Chair of English and Director of the Writing Center |
| You are a transfer student who has taken a 200-level writing-intensive course | ------------- | Contact Janet Carey Eldred, Associate Chair of English and Director of the Writing Center |
| For More Information First-Year Requirement Questions: (859) 257-7002 Second-Tier Requirement Questions: (859) 257-7008. |
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| FOREIGN LANGUAGE | ||||||||
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| You must complete two years of a foreign language in secondary school (as indicated on your official transcripts) or a two-semester sequence in college in the same language to satisfy the basic skills requirement in foreign language. Students who have had only high school French, German, or Spanish and plan to continue in the same language must take a Foreign Language Placement Exam. | ||||||||
| Some colleges at UK only require the completion of two years of a foreign language in a secondary school, while others (e.g., Arts and Sciences and Communications and Information Studies) may have additional foreign language requirements beyond the two-semester sequence required by the University Studies Program. Please ask your advisor about your college and major requirements. | ||||||||
| You have had one year or more of French, German, or Spanish in high school and plan to take additional courses in this language at UK | Language placement exam required | Enroll in appropriate course determined by placement exam | ||||||
| You have did not take any foreign language in high school | ------------- | Enroll in first-semester language course (no language placement exam required) | ||||||
| You are planning to enroll in a new language at UK | ------------- | Enroll in first-semester language course (no language placement exam required) | ||||||
| Placement Information for Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology Courses | |||
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| These prerequisites are in effect and will be applied to entering freshmen. Students should see their advisor before enrolling in any courses. | |||
MATHEMATICS |
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| You may satisfy the basic skills requirement in mathematics with one of the following: a score of 26 on the mathematics section of the ACT (or a 540 SAT math score); a bypass examination; MA 109 College Algebra; MA 110 Analytic Geometry and Trigonometry; or any calculus course. The chart below will help determine which math course you are eligible to take or to determine if you should take the math placement test. | |||
| If your ACT Math Score is: | |||
| Less than or equal to 18 (Math SAT: less than or equal to 420) | and | Math placement test not taken or not passed | Enrollment permitted in MA 108R (enrollment in MA 109/MA 111 barred) |
| or | Appropriate score on math placement test | Enrollment permitted in MA 109/MA 111 | |
| 19 or 20 (Math SAT: 440-460) | and | Math placement test not taken or not passed | Enrollment permitted in MA 109/MA 111 (enrollment in MA 123, MA 110 and MA 113 barred) |
| or | Appropriate score on math placement test | Enrollment permitted in MA 123 (enrollment in MA 110 and MA 113 barred) |
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| 21 - 25 (Math SAT: 470-530) |
Math placement test not required | Enrollment permitted in MA 123 (enrollment in MA 113 barred) |
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| 23 - 25 (Math SAT: 520-530) |
Math placement test not required | Enrollment permitted in MA 110 | |
| 24 - 25 (Math SAT: 520-530) |
Appropriate score on math placement test | Enrollment permitted in MA 113 and MA 193 | |
| 26 or greater (Math SAT: 540 or greater) |
Math placement test not required | Enrollment permitted in MA 113 and MA 193 | |
CHEMISTRY 105 |
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| Proficiency in chemistry and biology are options in the disciplinary requirements of the University Studies Program. If you plan to major in science, nursing, engineering, or a health profession, chemistry and biology may be important parts of your first year at UK. A strong math background is essential for success in chemistry, and a strong chemistry background is essential for success in biology. The chart below can help you determine what level of science you're eligible to take or to determine if you should take the math placement test. | |||
| If your ACT Math Score is: | |||
| Less than or equal to 20 (Math SAT: less than or equal to 460) |
and | Math placement test not taken or not passed and MA 109 not completed | Enrollment in CHE 105 barred |
| or | Appropriate score on math placement test achieved and enrollment permitted in MA 123 | Enrollment permitted in CHE 105 | |
| or | MA 109 completed with passing grade | Enrollment permitted in CHE 105 | |
| 21 or greater (Math SAT: 470 or greater) |
Placement test not required | Enrollment permitted in CHE 105 | |
BIOLOGY 150, 152 |
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| If your ACT Math Score is: | |||
| Less than or equal to 25 (Math SAT: less than or equal to 530) |
and | CHE 105 not completed | Enrollment in BIO 150 and BIO 152 barred |
| or | Math placement exam placed in MA 113 and CHE 105 taken concurrently | Enrollment permitted in BIO 150 or BIO 152 | |
| or | CHE 105 completed with a passing grade | Enrollment permitted in BIO 150 or BIO 152 | |
| 26 or greater (Math SAT: 540 or greater) |
and | CHE 105 taken concurrently | Enrollment permitted in BIO 150 or BIO 152 |
| The Math Placement Test will be given on the UK campus during most advising conference periods and during the summer two-day advising sessions. If the student chooses not to take the Placement Test or does not perform well on the Placement Test, then the ACT/SAT Math criteria listed will govern entry to courses. | |||
>University of Kentucky Policy Guide for Advanced Placement
| AP Test | Score | Credit Awarded | Credit Statement |
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| Art History | 3 - 5 | A-H 106 | 3 credit hours for A-H 106 with a grade of CR. |
| Art Studio (2-D Design) | 3 - 5 | A-S 102 | 3 credit hours for A-S 102 with a grade of CR. |
| Art Studio (3-D Design) | 3 - 5 | A-S 103 | 4 credit hours for A-S 103 with a grade of CR. |
| Art Studio (Drawing) | 3 - 5 | A-S 102 | 3 credit hours for A-S 102 with a grade of CR. |
| Biology | 3 | BIO 102, 103 | 3 credit hours each for BIO 102, 103 with a grade of CR. |
| 4 or 5 | BIO 150, 152 BIO 151, 153 |
3 credit hours each for BIO 150, 152 with a grade of CR. 2 credit hours each for BIO 151, 153 with a grade of CR. |
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| Calculus AB | 3 - 5 | MA 113 | 4 credit hours for MA 113 with a grade of CR. |
| Calculus BC | 3 - 5 | MA 113, 114 | 4 credit hours each for MA 113, 114 with a grade of CR. |
| Chemistry | 3 - 5 | CHE 105, 107 | 3 credit hours each for CHE 105, 107 with a grade of CR. |
| Computer Science A | 3 - 5 | CS 115 | 3 credit hours for CS 115 with a grade of CR. |
| Computer Science AB | 3 - 5 | CS 115, 215 | 3 credit hours for CS 115 and 4 credit hours for CS 215 each with a grade of CR. |
| Economics (micro) | 3 - 5 | ECO 201 | 3 credit hours for ECO 201 with a grade of CR. |
| Economics (macro) | 3 - 5 | ECO 202 | 3 credit hours for ECO 202 with a grade of CR. |
| English Language/Composition | 3 | ENG 101 | 3 credit hours for ENG 101 with a grade of CR. Choose either ENG 102 or ENG 104 (recommended). |
| 4 - 5 | ENG 104 | 4 credit hours for ENG 104 with a grade of CR. | |
| English Literature/Composition | 3 - 5 | ENG 161 | 3 credit hours for ENG 161 with a grade of CR. Does not satisfy University Writing Requirement. |
| Environmental Science | 3 - 5 | ENS 200 | 3 credit hours for ENS 200 with a grade of CR. |
| European History | 3 - 5 | HIS 104, 105 | 3 credit hours each for HIS 104, 105 with a grade of CR. |
| French Language | 3 | FR 201 | 3 credit hours for FR 201 with a grade of CR. |
| 4 or 5 | FR 201, 202 | 3 credit hours each for FR 201, 202 with a grade of CR. | |
| French Literature | 3 - 5 | FR 304 | 3 credit hours for FR 304 with a grade of CR. |
| German Language | 3 | GER 201 | 3 credit hours for GER 201 with a grade of CR. |
| 4 or 5 | GER 201, 202 | 3 credit hours each for GER 201, 202 with a grade of CR. | |
| Government and Politics, Comparative | 3 - 5 | PS 210 | 3 credit hours for PS 210 with a grade of CR. |
| Government and Politics, U.S. | 3 - 5 | PS 101 | 3 credit hours for PS 101 with a grade of CR. |
| Human Geography | 3 - 5 | GEO 172 | 3 credit hours for GEO 172 with a grade of CR. |
| Latin Literature | 3 | CLA 101, 102 | 4 credit hours each for CLA 101, 102 with a grade of CR. |
| 4 | CLA 201, 202 | 3 credit hours each for CLA 201, 202 with a grade of CR. | |
| 5 | CLA 201, 202, 301 | 3 credit hours each for CLA 201, 202, 301 with a grade of CR. | |
| Latin -- Virgil | 3 | CLA 101, 102 | 4 credit hours each for CLA 101, 102 with a grade of CR. |
| 4 | CLA 201, 202 | 3 credit hours each for CLA 201, 202 with a grade of CR. | |
| 5 | CLA 201, 202, 302 | 3 credit hours each for CLA 201, 202, 302 with a grade of CR. | |
| Music Theory* | 3 | MUS 174 | 3 credit hours for MUS 174 (elective only) with a grade of CR. |
| 4 | MUS 171 | 2 credit hours for MUS 171 with a grade of CR. | |
| 5 | MUS 171, 173 | 2 credit hours each for MUS 171, 173 with a grade of CR. | |
| Music Theory* (with aural subscore) | 4 | MUS 170 | 2 credit hours for MUS 170 with a grade of CR. |
| 5 | MUS 170, 172 | 2 credit hours each for MUS 170, 172 with a grade of CR. | |
| Physics B | 3 - 5 | PHY 151, 152 | 3 credit hours each for PHY 151, 152 with a grade of CR. Credit will be replaced with 5 credit hours each for PHY 211, 213 with a grade of CR upon presentation of documentation of appropriate laboratory experience to the Instructional Laboratory Specialist in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. |
| Physics C** (mechanics) | 3 - 5 | PHY 231 | 4 credit hours for PHY 231 with a grade of CR. |
| Physics C** (electricity and magnetism) | 3 - 5 | PHY 232 | 4 credit hours for PHY 232 with a grade of CR. |
| Psychology | 3 | PY 110 | 3 credit hours for PY 110 with a grade of CR. |
| 4 or 5 | PSY 100 | 4 credit hours for PSY 100 with a grade of CR. | |
| Spanish Language | 3 | SPA 202 | 3 credit hours for SPA 202 with a grade of CR. |
| 4 | SPA 210 | 3 credit hours for SPA 210 with a grade of CR. | |
| 5 | SPA 210, 211 | 3 credit hours each for SPA 210, 211 with a grade of CR. | |
| Spanish Literature | 3 | SPA 202 | 3 credit hours for SPA 202 with a grade of CR. |
| 4 | SPA 320 | 3 credit hours for SPA 320 with a grade of CR. | |
| 5 | SPA 320, 322 | 3 credit hours each for SPA 320, 322 with a grade of CR. | |
| Statistics | 3 - 5 | STA 291 | 3 credit hours for STA 291 with a grade of CR. |
| U.S. History | 3 - 5 | HIS 108, 109 | 3 credit hours each for HIS 108, 109 with a grade of CR. |
| World History | 3 - 5 | HIS 104, 105 | 3 credit hours each for HIS 104, 105 with a grade of CR. |
* A score of 3 will earn 3 hours elective credit, equivalent to MUS 174. However, this credit will not apply to music theory requirements for a major or minor in music.
Any subscore of 4 or 5 will earn credit towards music theory requirements for a major or minor in music as follows:
-- A score of 4 on the written subscore (no aural stimulus) will earn 2 hours credit, equivalent to MUS 171, plus placement into MUS 173.
-- A score of 5 on the written subscore will earn 4 hours credit, equivalent to MUS 171 and MUS 173, plus placement into MUS 271.
-- A score of 4 on the aural subscore (with aural stimulus) will earn 2 hours credit, equivalent to MUS 170, plus placement into MUS 172.
-- A score of 5 on the aural subscore (with aural stimulus) will earn 4 hours credit, equivalent to MUS 170 and MUS 172, plus placement into MUS 270.
** Upon presentation of documentation of appropriate laboratory experience, credit will also be given for the laboratories associated with these courses, PHY 241, 242 respectively.
University of Kentucky International Baccalaureate Program
Credit Awarded Based on Standard Level (SL) or Higher Level (HL)
Exam Scores of 5, 6, and 7
| Subject | Level | Credit_Awarded | Credit Notes |
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| Biology | SL | BIO 102, 103 | |
| HL | BIO 150, 151, 152, 153 | ||
| Chemistry | SL | CHE 104 | Credit will also be awarded for CHE 106 if curriculum options A, C or H are completed; documentation from school is required |
| HL | CHE 105, 107 | Students qualify to take CHE 115 bypass examination | |
| English | SL/HL | ENG 161 | Placement in ENG 105 |
| French | SL | FR 203, 204 (Scores of 5 or 6) FR 304, 305 (Score of 7) |
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| HL | FR 304, 305 | ||
| Geography | SL | GEO 172 (Score of 5) GEO 130, 172 (Scores of 6 or 7) |
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| HL | GEO 130, 172 | ||
| German | SL | GER 201, 202 | |
| HL | GER 205, 206, 307, 308 | ||
| History | SL | HIS 108, 109 | |
| HL | HIS 104, 105, 108, 109 Note: For history majors, the premajor requirement is met with either SL or HL |
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| Mathematics | SL Math Studies | MA 123 | |
| SL Math Methods | MA 110 | ||
| HL Mathematics | MA 113 | ||
| Physics | SL/HL | PHY 211, 213 | |
| Psychology | SL | PY 110 | |
| HL | PSY 100 | ||
| Spanish | SL | SPA 210, 211 | |
| HL | SPA 312, 314 |
University of Kentucky Policy Guide for CLEP Examinations
| CLEP EXAMINATION | Scaled Score to Earn Credit | Equivalent UK Course | Credit Hours | Grade |
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| COMPOSITION AND LITERATURE | ||||
| English Composition with Essay | 50 or above | ENG 161 | 3 | credit only |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES | ||||
| College Level French Language | 50-65 | FR 201 | 3 | credit only |
| 66 or above | FR 201, 202 | 6 | credit only | |
| College Level German Language | 50-65 | GER 201 | 3 | credit only |
| 66 or above | GER 201, 202 | 6 | credit only | |
| College Level Spanish Language | 50-65 | SPA 201 | 3 | credit only |
| 66 or above | SPA 201, 202 | 6 | credit only | |
| HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| American Government | 50 or above | PS 101 | 3 | credit only |
| History of the United States I | 50 or above | HIS 108 | 3 | credit only |
| History of the United States II | 50 or above | HIS 109 | 3 | credit only |
| Introductory Psychology | 50 or above | PSY 100 | 4 | credit only |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 50 or above | ECO 202 | 3 | credit only |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 50 or above | ECO 201 | 3 | credit only |
| Introductory Sociology | 50 or above | SOC 101 | 3 | credit only |
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | 50 or above | HIS 104 | 3 | credit only |
| Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present | 50 or above | HIS 105 | 3 | credit only |
| SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS | ||||
| Calculus with Elementary Functions | 50 or above | MA 113 | 4 | credit only |
| General Biology | 55-59 | BIO 103 | 3 | credit only |
| 60-64 | BIO 102, 103 | 6 | credit only | |
| 65-80 | BIO 150, 152 | 6 | credit only | |
| General Chemistry | 50 or above | CHE 105, 107 | 6 | credit only |
| BUSINESS | ||||
| Principles of Management | 50 | MGT 301 | 3 | credit only |
| Principles of Accounting | 50 | ACC 201, 202 | 6 | credit only |
| Introductory Business Law | 50 | MGT 341 | 3 | credit only |
| Principles of Marketing | 50 | MKT 300 | 3 | credit only |
| For additional information on credits awarded for CLEP examinations, contact the Registrar's Office, 10 Funkhouser Building, (859) 257-8729. For information on CLEP exams in general, visit the College Board Web site at: http://www.collegeboard.com/clep/. | ||||
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