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Advanced Placement (AP)
La Sierra University grants transfer credit with a grade of “S” (Satisfactory) for Advanced Placement (AP) exams taken through the College Board, provided the student earns a score of 3, 4, or 5.
| AP Exam | Score | La Sierra Equivalent | Units | GE Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3+ | ARTS 115 Design Fundamentals | 4 | Arts and Humanities |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3+ | ARTS 117 Creative Visual Thinking | 4 | |
| Art History | 3+ | ARTA 205 The Language of Art | 4 |
Arts and Humanities IDEI |
| Drawing | 3+ | ARTS 224 Drawing I | 4 | Arts and Humanities |
| Biology | 3+ |
BIOL 111, 112, 113 General Biology I, II, III | 9 | Life Science |
| Biology: Environmental Science | 3+ | BIOL 100 Biology Elective | 4 | Physical Science |
| Chemistry | 3+ |
CHEM 111, 112 General Chemistry I, II | 8 | Physical Science |
| Computer Science | 3 | CPTG 104 Introduction to Information Systems | 4 | |
| Computer Science | 4, 5 | CPTG 104 Introduction to Information Systems, CPTG 121 Introduction to Computer Science | 8 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3+ | ECON 254 Principles of Macroeconomics | 4 | Social Sciences |
| Microeconomics | 3+ | ECON 255 Principles of Microeconomics | 4 | Social Sciences |
| English Language and Composition | 3+ |
ENGL 111A, 112A, 113 College Writing I, II, III | 9 | Freshman Rhetoric |
| English Literature and Composition | 3+ |
ENGL 111A, 112A, 113 College Writing I, II, III | 9 | Freshman Rhetoric |
| Comparative Government | 3+ | PLSC 100 Political Science Elective | 4 | |
| Human Geography | 3+ | GEOG 276 Human & Population Geography | 4 | Social Sciences |
| U.S. Government & Politics | 3+ | HPSC 274 American Government | 4 | Arts and Humanities |
| U.S. History | 3+ |
HIST 108 U.S. History to 1877, HIST 109 U.S. History since 1877 | 8 | |
| European History | 3+ |
HPSC 104 Global Int Columbus, HIST 100 European History | 8 | |
| World History | 3+ | HIST 105 The Western Intellectual Tradition | 4 | |
| Precalculus | 3+ | MATH 100 Precalculus | 4 | Mathematics |
| Calculus AB | 3+ |
MATH 121 College Algebra, MATH 131 Calculus I | 8 | Mathematics |
| Calculus BC | 3 |
MATH 121 College Algebra, MATH 131 Calculus I | 8 | Mathematics |
| Calculus BC | 4, 5 |
MATH 131 Calculus I, MATH 132 Calculus II | 8 | Mathematics |
| Statistics | 3+ | MATH 155 Introductory Statistics | 4 | Mathematics |
| Music Theory | 3+ | MUCT 111, 111L Theory IA, Lab | 4 | |
| Physics I | 3+ | PHYS 231A General Physics I | 4 | Physical Science |
| Physics II | 3+ | PHYS 232A General Physics II | 4 | Physical Science |
| Physics I, II | 3+ |
PHYS 232A, 233A General Physics II, III | 8 | Physical Science |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3+ | PHYS 231B University Physics I | 4 | Physical Science |
| Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism | 3+ | PHYS 232B University Physics II | 4 | Physical Science |
| Psychology | 3+ | PSYC 104 General Psychology | 4 | Social Sciences |
| Chinese Language & Culture | 3+ | CHIN 200 Chinese Language & Culture | 4 | World Languages |
| French Language & Culture | 3+ | FREN 200 French Language & Culture | 4 | World Languages |
| German Language & Culture | 3+ | GRMN 200 German Language & Culture | 4 | World Languages |
| Italian Language & Culture | 3+ | ITLN 200 Italian Language & Culture | 4 | World Languages |
| Japanese Language & Culture | 3+ | JAPN 200 Japanese Language & Culture | 4 | World Languages |
| Latin | 3+ | WDLG 200 World Language Elective | 4 | World Languages |
| Spanish Language & Culture | 3+ | SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I | 4 | World Languages |
| Spanish Literature & Culture | 3+ | SPAN 200 Spanish Literature & Culture | 4 | World Languages |
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
*Only Evening Adult Degree Program (EADP) students are allowed to take the "College Composition Modular" exam.
**The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) allows students to earn college credit for knowledge acquired outside the classroom. Currently enrolled La Sierra University students may receive up to 32 credit hours toward their degree by achieving satisfactory scores on CLEP exams.
| CLEP Exam | Score | La Sierra Equivalent | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Accounting | 50+ | ACCT 221 Financial Accounting I | 4 |
| Information Systems and Computer Applications | 50+ | CPTG 104 Introduction to Information Systems | 4 |
| Principles of Management | 50+ | MGMT 200 Management Elective | 4 |
| Principles of Marketing | 50+ | MKTG 305 Principles of Marketing | 4 |
| Introductory Business Law | 50+ | MGMT 347 Legal Environment of Business | 4 |
| American Literature | 50+ | ENGL 233 Survey of American Literature | 4 |
| College Composition | 50+ | ENGL 111A, 112A, 113 College Writing I, II, III | 9 |
| College Composition Modular* | 50+ | ENGL 111A, 112A, 113 College Writing I, II, III | 9 |
| French Language | 50-59 | FREN 201 Intermediate French I | 4 |
| French Language | 60+ | FREN 201, 202 Intermediate French I, II | 8 |
| German Language | 50-60 | GRMN 201 Intermediate German I | 4 |
| German Language | 61+ | GRMN 201, 202 Intermediate German I, II | 8 |
| Spanish Language | 50-62 | SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I | 4 |
| Spanish Language | 63+ | SPAN 201, 202 Intermediate Spanish I, II | 8 |
| Spanish Language and Writing | 50-64 | SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Writing | 65+ | SPAN 201, 202 Intermediate Spanish I, II | 8 |
| American Government | 50+ | HPSC 274 American Government | 4 |
| History of the United States I | 50+ | HIST 108 U.S. History to 1877 | 4 |
| History of the United States II | 50+ | HIST 109 U.S. History since 1877 | 4 |
| Western Civilization I | 50+ | HIST 105 Western Intellectual Traditions | 4 |
| Western Civilization II | 50+ | HPSC 104 Global Interactions Since the Age of Columbus | 4 |
| Introductory Psychology | 50+ | PSYC 104 General Psychology | 4 |
| Human Growth and Development | 50+ | PSYC 234 Developmental Psychology | 4 |
| Introductory Sociology | 50+ | SOCI 104 General Sociology | 4 |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 50+ | ECON 254 Principles of Macroeconomics | 4 |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 50+ | ECON 255 Principles of Microeconomics | 4 |
| General Biology | 50+ | BIOL 111, 112, 113 General Biology I, II, III | 9 |
| General Chemistry | 50+ | CHEM 111, 112, 113 General Chemistry I, II, III | 12 |
| College Algebra | 50+ | MATH 121 College Algebra | 4 |
| Precalculus | 50+ | MATH 100 Math Elective | 4 |
| Calculus | 50+ | MATH 131 Calculus I | 4 |
International Baccalaureate (IB)
*La Sierra University awards credit for International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level (HL) exams with a score of 4 or higher. Credit is not awarded for Standard Level (SL) exams, regardless of the score.
| IB Exam | Score | La Sierra Equivalent | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | HL 4, 5, 6, 7 | ARTS 117 Creative Visual Thinking | 4 |
| Biology | HL 4, 5, 6, 7 | BIOL 100 Biology Elective | 4 |
| Business Management | HL 4, 5, 6, 7 | MGMT 100 Management Elective | 4 |
| Chemistry | HL 4, 5, 6, 7 | CHEM 100 Chemistry Elective | 4 |
| Computer Science | HL 4, 5, 6, 7 | CPTG 100 Computer Science Elective | 4 |
| Economics | HL 4, 5, 6, 7 | ECON 254 Principles of Macroeconomics, ECON 255 Principles of Microeconomics | 8 |
| English Language A1 | HL 4, 5 | ENGL 111A College Writing, ENGL 100 English Elective | 8 |
| English Language A1 | HL 6, 7 | ENGL 111A, 112A College Writing I, II | 8 |
| English Literature | HL 4, 5, 6, 7 | ENGL 150 Experience Literature | 4 |
| Film | HL 4, 5, 6, 7 | FLTV 100 Film and Television Elective | 4 |
| Geography | HL 4, 5, 6, 7 | GEOG 100 Geography Elective | 8 |
| History | HL 4, 5, 6, 7 | HIST 100 History Elective | 8 |
| Math Applications | HL 4, 5, 6, 7 | MATH 100 Math Elective | 4 |
| Math Analysis | HL 4, 5, 6, 7 | MATH 131 Calculus I | 4 |
| Music | HL 4, 5, 6, 7 | MUHL 100 Music Elective | 4 |
| Philosophy | HL 4, 5, 6, 7 | PHIL 204 Introduction to Philosophy, PHIL 200 Philosophy Elective | 4 |
| Physics | HL 4, 5, 6, 7 | PHYS 100 Physics Elective | 8 |
| Psychology | HL 4, 5, 6, 7 | PSYC 100 Psychology Elective | 4 |
| Social Anthropology | HL 4, 5, 6, 7 | ANTH 215 Cultural Anthropology, ANTH 100 Anthropology Elective | 8 |
| Spanish | HL 4, 5, 6, 7 | SPAN 100 Spanish Elective | 4 |
| Theater | HL 4, 5, 6, 7 | DRAM 100 Drama Elective | 4 |
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