2011 Edition
A Student Guide to Credit
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The Philosophy of Excelsior College
The Vision of Excelsior College
What you know is more important than where or how you
learned it.®
Excelsior College provides global access to quality higher education for adult learners, helping them to overcome barriers
of time, distance, and cost. A world leader in the assessment of
learning, Excelsior is nationally renowned for its facilitation
of degree completion and its advocacy on behalf of adult
learners.
About Excelsior College
Excelsior College was founded in 1971 as the external degree
program of the New York State Board of Regents. In 1998, the
Board of Regents granted the College (then known as Regents
College) an absolute charter to operate as a private, nonprofit,
independent college. As are all accredited colleges in the state,
Excelsior College is a member of The University of the State of
New York. Today, the College is governed by a board of trustees comprised of individuals from across the United States who
are prominent in the fields of business, education, government,
and the professions.
A leader in online and distance learning, Excelsior College
awards degrees at the associate and baccalaureate levels in liberal arts, nursing, business, technology, and health sciences,
and at the master’s level in liberal studies, nursing, and business. Certificate programs are also offered by the Schools of
Business & Technology, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, and
Nursing. More than 130,000 persons have earned degrees from
Excelsior College.
Excelsior’s student body represents a diverse group of adult
learners.
The average age of an Excelsior student is 40; about 55 percent are female, 45 percent are male.
Nearly one-third of our enrolled students are from groups
historically underrepresented in higher education.
More than one-quarter of our students are active-duty or
reserve military personnel.
Ten percent of our students come from New York State; the
remaining are from the rest of the United States and other
nations.
The faculty of Excelsior College, both full-time and adjunct, are drawn from many colleges and universities as well as
from industry and the professions. They teach our courses, establish and monitor academic policies and standards, determine
degree requirements and the means by which credit may be
earned, develop the content for all examinations, and recommend degree conferral to the Excelsior College Board of
Trustees.
The Mission of Excelsior College
Excelsior College provides educational opportunity to adult
learners with an emphasis on those historically underrepresented in higher education. The College meets students where they
are—academically and geographically, offering quality instruction and the assessment of prior learning.
Accreditation
Excelsior College is accredited by the Commission on Higher
Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and
Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-6625606. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional
accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
(CHEA).
The associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degree programs
in nursing at Excelsior College are accredited by the National
League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 3343
Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326, 404-9755000. The NLNAC is a specialized accrediting agency for
nursing recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the
Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
The baccalaureate degree programs in electronics engineering technology and nuclear engineering technology are
accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission
(TAC) of ABET, Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore,
MD 21202, 410-347-7700. TAC of ABET is a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher
Education Accreditation (CHEA).
The baccalaureate degree programs in business are recognized by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business
Education (IACBE), 11257 Strang Line Rd., Lexena, KS
66215, 913-631-3009.
The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program has been
accepted into full membership by the Association of Graduate
Liberal Studies Programs (AGLSP).
All the College’s academic programs are registered (i.e., approved) by the New York State Education Department. The
American Council on Education’s College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT) has evaluated and
recommended college credit for Excelsior College Examinations. Excelsior College Examinations in nursing are the only
nursing exams that have been evaluated and recommended for
college credit by The American Council on Education’s College
Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT).
This school is a nonprofit corporation authorized by the
State of Oregon to offer and confer the academic degrees
described herein, following a determination that state academic
standards will be satisfied under OAR 583-030. Inquiries concerning the standards or school compliance may be directed to
the Oregon Office of Educational Policy and Planning at 255
Capital Street NE, Suite 126, Salem, Oregon 97310-1338.
Earn credit toward your
Excelsior College degree.
EXAMINATION CREDITS
LEVEL
EXAMINATION Arts and Sciences
CREDITS
LEVEL
Health Differences Across the Life Span 3 ➀ . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . L
Abnormal Psychology
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . U
Transition to the Registered
Anatomy & Physiology
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . . L
Professional Nurse Role
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . L
Bioethics: Philosophical Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . U
Fundamentals of Nursing * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . . . . . . . . L
Cultural Diversity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . U
Maternal & Child Nursing (associate) * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . . L
Earth Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . L
Maternity Nursing * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . L
English Composition † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . . L
Ethics: Theory & Practice † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . U
Foundations of Gerontology
Nursing: Baccalaureate Degree Level
Community-Focused Nursing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . U
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . U
Interpersonal Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . L
Management in Nursing
Introduction to Macroeonomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . L
Research in Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . U
Introduction to Microeconomics
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . L
Adult Nursing * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . . . . . . . . U
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . L
Maternal & Child Nursing (baccalaureate) * . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . . . . . . . . U
Introduction to Music
Introduction to Philosophy
Life Span Developmental Psychology
Microbiology
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . . . . . . . . U
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . L
Juvenile Delinquency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . U
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . L
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . U
Three Easy Ways to Register for Exams:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . L
Organizational Behavior
Pathophysiology
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . U
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . U
Psychology of Adulthood & Aging
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . U
Register by phone—Call toll free 888-72EXAMS (888-723-9267).
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . U
Register by mail—Download the registration form to complete and
mail with payment.
Research Methods in Psychology
Social Psychology
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . U
World Conflicts Since 1900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . U
World Population
Register online (www.excelsior.edu/examregistration, 24/7).
Follow the simple instructions and pay by Visa, MasterCard, Discover
Card, or American Express.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . L
Business
Once your registration is complete, you will be sent an Authorization
to Test letter with instructions on scheduling your test appointment.
Ethics: Theory & Practice † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . U
Human Resource Management
Labor Relations
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . U
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . U
Organizational Behavior
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . U
Education
Footnotes
Literacy Instruction in the Elementary School
. . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . . U
Health Sciences
Foundations of Gerontology
Human Resource Management
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . U
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . U
Psychology of Adulthood & Aging
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . U
U=upper-level credit; L=lower-level credit.
*This exam does not apply toward the Excelsior College
nursing degrees.
†Guided Learning Package available
➀You must be enrolled in Excelsior College prior to registering
to take this exam. If you need this exam for another nursing
program, please contact that institution for the testing code
you need to register.
Nursing: Associate Degree Level
Essentials of Nursing Care: Health Safety
. . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . L
Essentials of Nursing Care: Health Differences ➀ . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . L
Essentials of Nursing Care: Chronicity ➀ . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . L
Essentials of Nursing Care: Reproductive Health ➀ . . . 3 . . . . . . . . L
Health Differences Across the Life Span 1 ➀ . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . L
Health Differences Across the Life Span 2 ➀ . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . L
Online practice exam available only to students enrolled in the
Excelsior College School of Nursing who have registered for the
corresponding credit-bearing exam.
Online practice exam available to students who have registered for
the corresponding credit-bearing exam.
The Credit-by-Exam Catalog
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Table of Contents
Section Three
A Word on Test Preparation and Tutorial Services
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UExcel Examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Section One
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1
UExcel Examinations 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
1
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)
Subject Standardized Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Why Credit By Examination? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
UExcel Exam Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Who Should Use This Catalog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
CLEP General and Subject Examinations 2011 . . . . . . . . . 23
Excelsior College Written English Requirement . . . . . . . . . . 1
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . 25
General Information
What If There Are No Written Examinations to Meet My Needs? . . 1
Next Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Section Two
Excelsior College® Examinations (ECEs)
3
Section Four
27
IT Certification Examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3
Try the ECE Practice Exams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Register Online for Excelsior College Examinations . . . . . . . . 4
Excelsior College Examinations 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Examination Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Section Five
29
Exams Recommended by
the American Council on Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Exams Evaluated and
Approved by Excelsior College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using Excelsior College Examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Personal Satisfaction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
College Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Colleges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Licensure in Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Employers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Examination Development Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
External Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Exam Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Excelsior College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race, gender, or sexual orientation in the educational
programs and activities which it operates. Portions of this publication can be made available in a variety of formats upon request. Inquiries should be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer,
Excelsior College, 7 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY 12203-5159.
Campus Crime Statistics can be found at the following Web site: http://ope.ed.gov/security.
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For your benefit:
A Word on Test Preparation and Tutorial Services
Excelsior College offers Excelsior College Examinations that are designed to
help you advance your academic objectives through independent study. A variety
of learning resources including content guides, guided learning materials, and
practice tests are available directly from Excelsior. These resources are prepared
by Excelsior College so you can be assured that they are current and cover the
content you are expected to master for the exams. Along with your own desire to
learn, these resources are usually all that you need to help you succeed.
Some students may seek additional assistance or may be contacted by tutorial
firms and test-preparation companies offering their own products and services.
The College is not affiliated with any of these firms and does not endorse the
products or services of any of these vendors since we do not review their materials for content or compatibility with Excelsior College Examinations.
To help you become a well-informed consumer we suggest, before you make
any purchase decision regarding study materials provided by organizations other
than Excelsior College, that you consider the points outlined on our Web site at
www.excelsior.edu/testprep.
LIMITATIONS
Information in this catalog is current as of September 2011, and is subject to change
without advance notice.
CHANGES IN COLLEGE POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND REQUIREMENTS
The College reserves the right to modify or revise the admission requirements to any
program of the College; degree and graduation requirements; examinations, courses,
tuition, and fees; and other academic policies, procedures, and requirements. Generally,
program modifications and revisions will not apply to currently enrolled students so long
as they actively pursue their degree requirements. However, in the event that it is necessary
to make program changes for enrolled students, every effort will be made to give notice.
It is also the responsibility of students to keep themselves informed of the content of all
notices concerning such changes.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AND SCHOOL
Excelsior College maintains a drug-free workplace and is a drug-free school, as provided
by the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989.
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Section
One
General Information
Section One
Why Credit By Examination?
Credit by exam (CBE) is a tool many adult learners use
to help meet their educational goals. Every year, thousands of Excelsior College students take one or more
proficiency exams; half of them take more than one.
Close to three-fourths of Excelsior College graduates
earn credit by exam.
CBE programs provide flexible opportunities for
adults to demonstrate their college-level knowledge.
They enable colleges to offer students options such
as advanced placement and exemption from course
requirements. Employers can encourage their employees
to earn credit toward job advancement and to pursue a
college education without interrupting work schedules.
Exams are a relatively inexpensive way to accumulate
college credit, saving hundreds, even thousands of dollars in tuition expenses.
Who Should Use This Catalog
This catalog was written primarily for Excelsior College
students who use exam for college credit and for advisors of examinees who desire a centralized resource
on credit-by-exam options. For detailed information
on individual exams and advice on independent study,
please refer to the resources of the exam providers.
Check the Using Excelsior College® Examinations
(ECEs) section (pp. 15 – 17) for further information
specific to uses of the ECE series. Some of this
information also applies to the other major credit-byexamination series listed in this volume. In particular,
the UExcel exam series jointly developed by Excelsior
College and Pearson VUE is nearly identical with the
ECEs in terms of services provided and procedures
followed. The information about the test development
process is primarily directed to those responsible for
granting credit, advanced standing, or other awards
based on ECE results.
Excelsior College Written English Requirement
All Excelsior College degree programs require you
to demonstrate competence in college-level expository writing. The examinations that apply toward this
requirement are:
Test
ECE
UExcel
AP
AP
Minimum Score
English Composition
College Writing
English Literature & Composition
English Language & Composition
C
C
3
3
CE = Excelsior College®Examinations
E
AP = Advanced Placement Examinations
hat If There Are No Written W
Examinations to Meet My Needs?
Talk to your academic advisor about course search or
portfolio-based assessment options.
Next Steps
If proficiency examinations fit into your plans, we suggest you take the next step and obtain information about
the exams that interest you. We hope that some of these
will be our own Excelsior College® Examinations or
UExcel exams.
Information is also included in this book on the
current offerings of several other popular credit-byexamination programs, including tables that indicate
score-to-grade conversions that Excelsior College uses
in its degree programs. Similar tables are maintained at
the College for these programs in prior years and for
discontinued exams. Contact information is provided
for other examination programs for which Excelsior
College will award credit.
General Information
1
Section
One
Examination-related materials
are accessible on our Web site.
Visit www.excelsior.edu/exams.
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Section
Two
Excelsior College®
Examinations
Section Two
Excelsior College® Examinations (ECEs)
ECEs include more than 40 undergraduate-level tests. The majority are multiple-choice tests, but
the series also includes extended response (essay) and mixed-format (multiple-choice and free
response) examinations. Currently, most of the exams are three hours in length, but 10 have been
reduced to two hours, and additional shorter exams are planned.
Content guides serve the important function of defining the content domain for the exams.
Each individual guide contains a detailed outline of the topics covered, an indication of the percentage of the exam devoted to each topic, a list of references, and some sample questions. Answer
rationales are provided for multiple-choice questions.
ECEs measure not only factual knowledge but also your ability to use that knowledge effectively. The questions on each multiple-choice exam cover a wider range than any one person
would usually study. You should not, therefore, expect to be able to answer all the questions on
a multiple-choice exam correctly, but if you are well prepared, you should find you have sufficient time to complete all the questions. If you are taking an extended response exam,
it is essential that you think through answers carefully and outline your thoughts before you write.
Since you will probably not have time to reconstruct or recopy extended response answers, you
should keep track of the time closely and not linger over any one question.
Following the ECEs chart on the next pages are descriptions of all exams in the series.
ECEs are administered by computer at Pearson VUE Testing Centers worldwide. For further
details regarding computer-delivered testing, please refer to the current edition of Excelsior College
Examinations Registration and Information: A User’s Guide. ECEs are also available to the U.S.
military at computer-based testing centers serving military installations. Thousands of colleges
and universities accept CBE, so even if you do not complete your degree with Excelsior College,
our exams may still help you meet your educational objectives.
Excelsior College® Examinations
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Section
Two
Try the ECE Practice Exams
Students working toward the associate degree in nursing or studying for the Abnormal
Psychology, Adult Nursing, Anatomy & Physiology, Community-Focused Nursing,
Ethics: Theory & Practice, Foundations of Gerontology, Human Resource Management,
Introduction to Macroeconomics, Introduction to Microeconomics, Introduction to
Music, Introduction to Philosophy, Labor Relations, Life Span Developmental Psychology,
Literacy Instruction in the Elementary School, Management in Nursing, Microbiology,
Organizational Behavior, Pathophysiology, Psychology of Adulthood & Aging, Research
in Nursing, Research Methods in Psychology, Social Psychology, or World Population
examinations can take online practice exams featuring the types of questions that appear
on the actual ECE you will take for credit. Take these tests online—at home—and receive
valuable feedback that can help you to further prepare. For more information please see
Excelsior College Examinations Registration and Information: A User’s Guide.
All practice exams are available only to students who have registered for the
corresponding credit-bearing exam.
Visit www.excelsior.edu/exams for future practice exam offerings.
Register Online for
Excelsior College Examinations
Take advantage of the preferred method of scheduling your testing appointment
at Pearson—online registration. Simply go to www.excelsior.edu/examregistration, for
further information.
Online scheduling is available 24/7, in real time.
You will receive an immediate on-screen appointment
confirmation and an email that confirms your appointment.
You will be able to print either confirmation for your records.
You can confirm your appointment online prior to your test date.
Enter your confirmation number to review your appointment
details (for example, date, time, and location).
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Arts & Sciences
Examination Title
Credits
Minimum
Passing Score
3
U
C
3
U
C
6
L
C
Interpersonal Communication 3
L
C
Introduction to Music
3
L
C
Introduction to Philosophy
3
L
C
Abnormal Psychology
3
U
C
Cultural Diversity
3
U
C
Foundations of Gerontology
3
U
C
Introduction to Macroeconomics
3
L
C
Introduction to Microeconomics
3
L
C
3
U
C
Life Span Developmental Psychology 3
L
C
Organizational Behavior
3
U
C
3
U
C
Research Methods in Psychology 3
U
C
Social Psychology
3
U
C
World Conflicts Since 1900
3
U
C
World Population
3
U
C
Anatomy & Physiology5
6
L
C
Earth Science
3
L
C
Microbiology
3
L
C
Pathophysiology
3
U
C
Section
Two
Level of Credit1
Humanities
Bioethics: Philosophical Issues
†Ethics: Theory & Practice
2
†English Composition Social Sciences/History
Juvenile Delinquency
3
Psychology of Adulthood & Aging
4
Natural Sciences/Mathematics
See page 7 for footnotes.
Excelsior College® Examinations
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Excelsior College Examinations 2011
Business
Section
Two
Examination Title
Credits
Level of Credit1
Minimum
Passing Score
3
U
C
Human Resource Management
3
U
C
Labor Relations
3
U
C
Organizational Behavior
3
U
C
6
U
C
Foundations of Gerontology
3
U
C
Human Resource Management
3
U
C
Psychology of Adulthood & Aging
3
U
C
Essentials of Nursing Care: Health Safety
3
L
C
Essentials of Nursing Care:
Health Differences6
3
L
C
3
L
C
†Ethics: Theory & Practice
Education
Literacy Instruction
in the Elementary School
Health Sciences
Associate-Level Nursing
6
Essentials of Nursing Care: Chronicity Essentials of Nursing Care:
Reproductive Health6
3
L
C
6
3
L
C
6
3
L
C
6
Health Differences Across the Life Span 3 3
L
C
Transition to the Registered
Professional Nurse Role
3
L
C
8
L
C
6
L
C
3
L
C
Health Differences Across the Life Span 1 Health Differences Across the Life Span 2 7
Fundamentals of Nursing 7
Maternal & Child Nursing (associate) 7
Maternity Nursing 6
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Baccalaureate-Level Nursing
Examination Title
Credits
Level of Credit1
Minimum
Passing Score
4
U
C
Management in Nursing
4
U
C
Research in Nursing
3
U
C
8
U
C
8
U
C
8
U
C
7
Adult Nursing 7
Maternal & Child Nursing (baccalaureate) 7
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Section
Two
Community-Focused Nursing
Footnotes
†G
uided Learning Package available for this examination. See package descriptions in
the exam listings on the following pages.
1
L = lower-level credit; U = upper-level credit. In the technology programs, none of
the Excelsior College Examinations in arts & sciences, business, education, health
sciences, or nursing fulfill the level requirement.
2
Fulfills the written English requirement.
3
Fulfills the life span developmental psychology core requirement for the associate
degrees in nursing.
4
Excelsior College BS in nursing students should take the Research in Nursing
examination.
5
Fulfills the anatomy and physiology core requirement in the nursing degree programs.
6
You must be enrolled in Excelsior College to take these examinations.
7
Does not apply toward Excelsior College nursing degree programs.
Excelsior College® Examinations
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Cultural Diversity (545)
Section
Two
Examination
Descriptions
These descriptions summarize the content of the
examinations. Each description includes the following information: test code; the number of semester
hours of credit recommended by Excelsior College;
and the level of the examination:
Lower Level = L or Upper Level = U.
Corresponds to a one-semester social science course.
The examination measures knowledge and understanding of social, political, and economic realities of
human difference in the United States. The examination
assumes a familiarity with introductory sociology and/
or introductory cultural anthropology. The examination
tests for knowledge of facts and terminology, an understanding of concepts and theories, and the student’s
ability to apply this knowledge and understanding in an
analysis of the social construction of difference and its
implications in North American society.
Earth Science (415)
3 credits, L
Corresponds to a one-semester course in abnormal
psychology. Includes the historical background of
abnormal psychology, the major conceptualizations,
and the nature and description of psychological disorders, as well as their definitions, classifications, etiology,
and major treatments. Assumes knowledge of concepts
typically learned in an introductory psychology course.
Measures knowledge and understanding of material typically taught in a one-semester course in the
physical sciences, natural sciences, and environmental
sciences. The content of the examination corresponds
with introductory course offerings with titles like Earth
Science, Physical Geology, Geoscience, Environmental
Geoscience, or Earth-System Science. Topics include the
internal structures of the earth, plate tectonics, the rock
cycle, the hydrologic cycle, geological hazards, earth history, and energy resources. Tests for a knowledge of facts
and terminology, an understanding of concepts and theories, and the student’s ability to apply this knowledge
and understanding in an analysis of earth’s processes.
Anatomy & Physiology (506)
English Composition (434)
Arts and Sciences
Abnormal Psychology (459)
3 credits, U
6 credits, L
Corresponds to an introductory, two-semester sequence
of courses in anatomy and physiology. Measures knowledge and understanding of the integrative mechanisms
that contribute to the functioning of the human body.
Assumes familiarity with basic terms of biology and
with concepts such as basic cell structure and function.
Bioethics: Philosophical Issues (413)
3 credits, U
Corresponds to a one-semester course in bioethics.
Measures knowledge and understanding of ethical theories related to bioethics, topics in clinical biomedical
ethics, social topics in ethics, and environmental ethics.
The examination assumes a familiarity with introductory ethics and philosophy. The examination tests for
a knowledge of facts and terminology, an understanding of concepts and theories, and the student’s ability to
apply this knowledge and understanding in an analysis
of the philosophical issues concerning biomedical and
environmental ethics.
The guided learning package for
English Composition includes:
three textbooks
a writer’s reference book
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6 credits, L
Corresponds to an introductory, two-semester course
in English Composition with a literature component.
Measures the ability to persuade a reader; to understand
and compose an extended argument; to analyze and
respond appropriately to written texts including literary
texts; to use and document sources; and to recognize and
write about revision and editing processes. In general,
the exam measures the ability to organize knowledge,
ideas, and information; to use rhetorical strategies such
as narration, illustration, explanation, description, comparison and contrast, division, classification, and cause
and effect in appropriate ways; to choose a tone and
point of view appropriate for a specified rhetorical situation; to develop and maintain a controlling idea and a
coherent organization; and to write within the rhetorical, syntactic, and mechanical conventions of Standard
Written American English.
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3 credits, U
Ethics: Theory & Practice (484)
3 credits, U
The guided learning package for
Ethics: Theory & Practice includes:
three textbooks
3 credits, U
Corresponds to a one-semester course in gerontology.
Includes biological, psychological, and social aspects
of aging and an understanding of issues, needs, and
realities involved in the aging process. The exam is multidisciplinary in nature and covers theories, concepts,
empirical patterns, and their implications for policy and
practice.
Interpersonal Communication (417)
Measures knowledge and understanding of material typically taught in an introductory undergraduate
course in Microeconomics. The content of the exam
corresponds with course offerings such as Principles of
Microeconomics or Introduction to Microeconomics.
No prior knowledge of economics is required for this
exam. This exam tests for a knowledge of facts and terminology, an understanding of concepts and forms, and
for the student’s ability to apply the concepts learned
in Introduction to Microeconomics. The exam also
assumes a good understanding of high school algebra.
Introduction to Music (414)
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Foundations of Gerontology (407)
Introduction to Microeconomics (257) 3 credits, L
3 credits, L
Measures knowledge and understanding of material typically taught in a one-semester course in interpersonal
communication. The content of the exam corresponds
with course offerings such as Human Communication
Dynamics, Relational Communication, Communication
in Everyday Life, Principles of Interpersonal
Communication, or Effective Communication. The
exam tests for a knowledge of facts and terminology
and an understanding of concepts and theories related
to interpersonal communication.
Section
Two
Corresponds to a one-semester course in applied
ethics. Measures understanding of ethical knowledge
as it applies to practical ethical situations. Application
of knowledge about ethics is accomplished through the
use of case studies and related sets of multiple-choice
questions. Knowledge categories include basic theories
and concepts, such as utilitarianism, natural law theory,
justice, duties and obligations, and rights; metaethics,
covering topics such as subjectivism, objectivism, and
naturalistic fallacy; and moral deliberation, covering
topics such as moral sensitivity, status of moral judgments, and implications of moral concepts. Knowledge
from these categories is then applied to practical
ethical issues such as social and personal issues, bioethical and medical issues, professional and business issues,
and environmental issues. Assumes a familiarity with
the content generally taught in an introductory ethics
course.
No prior knowledge of economics is required for this
exam. This exam tests for a knowledge of facts and terminology, an understanding of concepts and forms, and
for the student’s ability to apply the concepts learned
in Introduction to Macroeconomics. The exam also
assumes a good understanding of high school algebra.
3 credits, L
Measures knowledge and understanding of the material and skills typically taught in a one-semester course
in music appreciation. The content of the examination is drawn from that commonly included in courses
with titles like Introduction to Music Literature, Music
Appreciation, Survey of Music, and Music in the
Western World. Topics include elements of music theory
(for example: pitch, dynamics, rhythm, melody); types
of voices, instruments, and ensembles; characteristics,
forms, and representative composers from the Middle
Ages to the present; and elements of contemporary and
non-Western music. No prior knowledge of music is
assumed. The examination tests for a knowledge of facts
and terminology, an understanding of concepts and
forms, and the student’s ability to apply this knowledge
and understanding in listening to musical compositions. Headphones are provided for use on the listening
questions.
Introduction to Macroeconomics (258) 3 credits, L
Measures knowledge and understanding of material typically taught in an introductory undergraduate course
in macroeconomics. The content of the examination
corresponds with course offerings such as Principles of
Macroeconomics or Introduction to Macroeconomics.
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Introduction to Philosophy (416)
3 credits, L
Measures knowledge and understanding of the material typically taught in a one-semester survey course
in philosophy. The examination content reflects common knowledge drawn from courses with such titles as
Introduction to Philosophy or Basic Philosophical Issues.
The examination tests for a knowledge of facts and terminology and an understanding of logic, epistemology,
metaphysics, and ethics. Students will be expected to
know logical reasoning, the history of philosophy, and
the different approaches to various philosophical problems. No previous knowledge of philosophy is required
prior to beginning study for this examination.
Juvenile Delinquency (411)
3 credits, U
Measures knowledge and understanding of material typically taught in a one-semester course in
juvenile delinquency. The content of the examination is drawn from that commonly included in courses
with such titles as Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile
Delinquency and Justice. The examination assumes a
familiarity with sociology, psychology, and research
methodology. The examination tests for a knowledge
of facts and terminology, an understanding of concepts and theories, and the student’s ability to apply
this knowledge and understanding in an analysis of
contemporary issues.
Life Span Developmental Psychology (583)
3 credits, L
Corresponds to a one-semester course in life span
development. Measures understanding of the concepts, principles, and theories associated with life span
development as well as the ability to apply this understanding in specific situations. Focuses on the following
content areas: the study of life span development; genetics, prenatal development, and childbirth; infancy
and toddlerhood; early childhood; middle childhood;
adolescence; early adulthood; middle adulthood; late
adulthood; and death and dying. Integrates content
across the stages of the life span. Assumes knowledge of
content typically learned in an introductory psychology
course.
Microbiology (558)
3 credits, L
Corresponds to an introductory, one-semester course
in microbiology. Tests for a knowledge and understanding of bacteria, algae, fungi, protozoa, viruses, and their
relationships with humans. Includes introduction to
microbiology; biology of microorganisms; control of
microorganisms; disease and resistance; biology of infec-
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tious diseases; and environmental, food, and industrial
microbiology. Assumes general knowledge of chemistry,
as well as biology or anatomy and physiology.
Organizational Behavior
See Business section for this exam that can be used for a
social science requirement.
Pathophysiology (584)
3 credits, U
Based on material typically presented in a one-semester
course in pathophysiology. Measures understanding of
the physiological mechanisms altered by disease in the
living organism. Primarily focuses on the altered health
states of adults and includes clinical presentation, signs
and symptoms, appropriate diagnostic studies, and
global concepts of treatment. Assumes a familiarity
with normal anatomy and physiology and microbiology.
A familiarity with concepts of biochemistry and immunology is suggested.
Psychology of Adulthood & Aging (485)
3 credits, U
Corresponds to a one-semester course in psychology of
adulthood and aging. Measures understanding of the
psychological, biological, and social aspects of aging
throughout adulthood. Includes both classical and
contemporary research and theory related to adult
development and aging. Covers the following content
categories: concepts of age and demographics; research
methods; personality and adjustment; biology, physiology, health, and chronic conditions; cognitive aspects;
work, leisure, retirement, and relationships; death,
dying, and bereavement; and mental health and psychopathology. Assumes a familiarity with the content
generally presented in an introductory psychology
course.
Research Methods in Psychology (436)
3 credits, U
Corresponds to a one-semester course in research methods in psychology. Measures understanding of the
content and the ability to apply this understanding in
specific research situations. Focuses on the following
content areas: experimental psychology and the scientific
method, research ethics (APA Guidelines), alternatives to experimentation (nonexperimental designs),
basic concepts of experimental research, experimental
research designs, data analysis and interpretation, and
writing research reports. Assumes knowledge of content
typically learned in courses in introductory psychology
and elementary statistics.
Social Psychology (412)
3 credits, U
World Conflicts Since 1900 (512)
3 credits, U
Corresponds to a one-semester, upper-level course in
world conflicts. Measures knowledge and understanding of material in international relations dealing with
the origins of the major international conflicts. The
content of the examination is drawn from that commonly included in courses with such titles as The Causes
of War, International Relations, Twentieth Century
Conflicts, and Global Conflicts. The examination
assumes a familiarity with modern world history and
introductory international relations. The examination
tests for a knowledge of facts and terminology, an understanding of concepts, and the student’s ability to apply
this knowledge and understanding in an analysis of
contemporary events.
World Population (487)
3 credits, L
Corresponds to a one-semester course in world population. Includes overview of the world’s population,
demographic perspectives, fertility, mortality, migration
and urbanization, case studies and the future of world
population, and population issues.
Business
Ethics: Theory & Practice
See Arts and Sciences section for this exam that can be
used for a business requirement.
Human Resource Management (486)
Labor Relations (538)
3 credits, U
Corresponds to a one-semester course in labor relations for business administration majors. Includes labor
relations in the United States, United States labor law,
the organizing process, collective bargaining, contract
administration, and miscellaneous related topics. Tests
for knowledge of facts and terminology, understanding of basic concepts, and particularly for the ability to
apply this knowledge and understanding to typical business situations.
Organizational Behavior (435)
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Corresponds to a one-semester course in social psychology. The examination measures knowledge and
understanding of the theories and principles of social
psychology and the ability to apply this information to
everyday life examples. Knowledge and understanding
of research methods in psychology is assumed. Students
will be expected to demonstrate basic knowledge of
research methods (types of design, validity, and ethical
concerns); comprehension of major theories and phenomena within social psychology; and the ability to
apply this knowledge to examples of social psychology
events in everyday life.
employee compensation, and labor relations. Tests for
knowledge of facts and terminology, understanding
of personnel management concepts and principles,
and particularly the ability to apply these concepts to
typical personnel management situations. Assumes
knowledge of basic management concepts.
3 credits, U
Corresponds to a one-semester course in organizational
behavior typically required of business administration
majors in the junior or senior year. Major emphasis is
on the individual and workforce diversity, interpersonal
processes and the group, and the organization. Tests for
knowledge of facts and terminology, understanding of
basic concepts, and particularly for the ability to apply
this knowledge and understanding to typical business
situations. Assumes knowledge of the principles of
management.
Education
Literacy Instruction in the Elementary School (565)
6 credits, U
Corresponds to a two-semester sequence of upperlevel courses in elementary school reading and writing
instruction. Includes theoretical frameworks; emergent
literacy/beginning reading; identifying and understanding words; constructing meaning: comprehension and
response; writing instruction; the teacher as reflective
decision maker: implementing a classroom literacy program; and assessment and evaluation.
3 credits, U
Corresponds to a one-semester course for management majors. Includes the role and context of human
resource management, fair employment practices,
human resource planning, human resource staffing,
performance management, employee development,
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Essentials of Nursing Care: Chronicity (490)
Section
Two
Foundations of Gerontology (Arts and Sciences section),
Human Resource Management (Business section), and
Psychology of Adulthood & Aging (Arts and Sciences
section) can be used for requirements in the Health
Sciences programs.
Nursing
Theory Exams Associate Level
Essentials of Nursing Care: Health Safety (488)
3 credits, L
Tests the concepts and principles related to the nursing
roles of provider and manager of care and member of
profession when applying the nursing process and
concepts of safety (medication, physical, emotional,
environmental) to care for patients across the life span
who are responding to common health needs related to
health promotion, wellness, and self-responsibility.
Critical thinking skills and caring behaviors needed to
provide and manage care for these patients are stressed.
Evidence-based nursing care and standards for nursing
practice, as well as ethical, legal, and regulatory
concerns specific to these patients are addressed. (This
is a required exam for the Excelsior College nursing
degrees.)
Essentials of Nursing Care: Health Differences (489)
3 credits, L
Tests the concepts and principles related to the nursing
roles of provider and manager of care and member of
profession when applying the nursing process to care
for patients across the life span to support health and
alleviate common health deviations related to nutrition,
elimination, oxygenation, fluid and electrolyte balance,
and rest and activity. Critical thinking skills and caring
behaviors needed to provide and manage care for these
patients are stressed. Evidence-based nursing care and
standards for nursing practice, as well as ethical, legal,
and regulatory concerns specific to these patients are
addressed. (This is a required exam for the Excelsior
College nursing degrees.)
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3 credits, L
Tests the concepts and principles related to the nursing
roles of provider and manager of care and member of
profession when applying the nursing process to the
care of culturally diverse patients across the life span
who are experiencing chronic illness, disability, or end
of life with a primary health concern of comfort, pain,
or sensory impairment and whose primary base of care
is a community setting. Critical thinking skills and
caring behaviors needed to provide and manage care
for these patients are stressed. Evidence-based nursing
care and standards for nursing practice, as well as
ethical, legal, and regulatory concerns specific to these
patients are addressed. (This is a required exam for the
Excelsior College nursing degrees.)
Essentials of Nursing Care: Reproductive Health (491)
3 credits, L
Tests the concepts and principles related to the nursing
roles of provider and manager of care and member of
profession when applying the nursing process to the
care of patients across the life span with needs related
to human sexuality, needs of the childbearing family,
congenital anomalies, genetic disorders, and
reproductive disorders. Critical thinking skills and
caring behaviors needed to provide and manage care
for these patients is stressed. Evidence-based nursing
care and standards for nursing practice, as well as
ethical, legal and regulatory concerns specific to these
patients are addressed. (This is a required exam for the
Excelsior College nursing degrees.)
Health Differences Across the Life Span 1 (492)
3 credits, L
Tests the concepts and principles related to the nursing
roles of provider and manager of care and member of
profession when applying the nursing process to care
for patients across the life span who are experiencing
health differences related to cardiovascular and
respiratory illness or who are experiencing abnormal
cell growth. Critical thinking skills and caring
behaviors needed to provide and manage care for these
patients are stressed. Evidence-based nursing care and
standards for nursing practice, as well as ethical, legal,
and regulatory concerns specific to these patients are
addressed. (This is a required exam for the Excelsior
College nursing degrees.)
Health Differences Across the Life Span 2 (493)
3 credits, L
Health Differences Across the Life Span 3 (494)
Tests the concepts and principles related to the
application of the nursing process to care for patients
across the life span who are experiencing health
differences related to musculoskeletal disorders,
infectious and communicable diseases, tissue trauma,
and neurological dysfunction. Critical thinking skills
and caring behaviors needed to provide and manage
care for these patients are stressed. Evidence-based
nursing care and standards for nursing practice, as well
as ethical, legal, and regulatory concerns specific to
these patients are addressed. (This is a required exam
for the Excelsior College nursing degrees.)
Transition to the Registered Professional Nurse Role (495)
Corresponds to one or more courses in fundamentals
of nursing at the associate degree level. Includes concepts basic to nursing practice; communication and
interpersonal relations; protection and promotion of
safety; comfort, rest, and activity; nutrition; elimination;
oxygenation; and fluid and electrolyte balance. (This
exam does not apply toward the Excelsior College
nursing degrees.)
Maternal and Child Nursing (associate) (453)
6 credits, L
Corresponds to one or more courses in maternal and
child nursing at the associate degree level. Includes
maternity nursing and care of the well and ill child from
birth through adolescence. Assumes a basic knowledge
of anatomy and physiology, and growth and development. (This exam does not apply toward the Excelsior
College nursing degrees.)
Maternity Nursing (559)
3 credits, L
8 credits, L
Section
Two
Tests the concepts and principles related to the nursing
roles of provider and manager of care and member of
profession when applying the nursing process to care
for patients across the life span who are experiencing
behavioral, regulatory, and metabolic health
differences. Behavioral responses includes patients
with a variety of psychiatric disorders including
cognitive impairments; Regulatory mechanisms
includes patients with adrenal, thyroid and parathyroid,
pituitary, and kidney disorders. Metabolic disorders
includes patients with liver, gall bladder, and pancreatic
disorders. Critical thinking skills and caring behaviors
needed to provide and manage care for these patients
are stressed. Evidence-based nursing care and
standards for nursing practice, as well as ethical, legal,
and regulatory concerns specific to these patients are
addressed. (This is a required exam for the Excelsior
College nursing degrees.)
Fundamentals of Nursing (403)
3 credits, L
Corresponds to a course in maternity nursing. Assumes
a basic knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology, and developmental tasks. (This exam does not
apply toward the Excelsior College nursing degrees.)
3 credits, L
Assesses knowledge and skills related to RN professional role development (provider and manager of
care and member of profession). Emphasis is placed
on managerial, supervisory, and delegation functions
essential to the RN role. Theory and principles related
to differentiation between associate, baccalaureate,
and graduate-level nursing roles are tested along with
factors affecting the health care delivery system; role
functioning of interdisciplinary teams; and legal, ethical, and educational aspects of current nursing practice.
Influences of nursing history, nursing organizations, and
regulatory bodies impacting nursing functions in the
delivery of care are examined. (This is a required exam
for the Excelsior College nursing degrees.)
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question. A knowledge and understanding of statistics
is required. (This exam fulfills a requirement for the
Excelsior College nursing degrees.)
Theory Exams Baccalaureate Level
Section
Two
Community-Focused Nursing (546)
4 credits, U
Measures knowledge and understanding of communityfocused nursing expected of the registered nurse who is
transitioning to baccalaureate-level practice. The concept
of client is expanded to include families, aggregates,
and communities within the context of a complex and
dynamic environment. Principles of epidemiology,
demography, environmental sciences, and political
organizations are integrated with nursing concepts and
principles to provide a basis for community nursing
practice. Requires analysis and application of selected
theories and health promotion/protection and disease
prevention strategies. The examination focuses on the
synthesis of population-based health and public health
concepts to promote, maintain, and restore health of
families, aggregates, and communities. Knowledge from
practice and readings is used to operationalize the core
concepts of critical thinking, communication, research,
role development, caring, and cultural competency.
(This is a required examination for the Excelsior College
nursing degrees.).
Management in Nursing (543)
4 credits, U
Measures the ability to apply specific management concepts to the care of the client (individual, family, groups/
communities) within diverse health care settings. Major
concepts tested include leadership, innovation, managing the organization, fiscal management, empowerment,
and information management. Emphasis is placed on the
role of the registered nurse as an active participant in the
organization. (This is a required exam for the Excelsior
College nursing degrees.)
Research in Nursing (537)
3 credits, U
Measures knowledge and skill acquisition related to
the research process. Evidence-based practice, critical
thinking, critical reading, and the nurse’s role in the
application of research to practice are emphasized. The
content consists of the following major categories: foundations of research, quantitative research, qualitative
research, and critique of a research study. The first three
content categories are tested using multiple-choice questions. The last content category, critique of a research
study, is tested using one (1) four-part free response
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Adult Nursing (554)
8 credits, U
Based on material typically taught in sequence of
courses in medical-surgical or adult nursing. Measures
knowledge and understanding of the physiological,
developmental, psychological, social, cultural, and
spiritual dimensions of health and illness in adults.
Tests for the ability to use the nursing process in a
variety of settings to deliver health care to adults with
actual or potential health problems in the following
areas: cardiovascular, hematologic, respiratory, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, gastrointestinal, sensory,
neurological, musculoskeletal, immune, or integumentary system dysfunction. (This exam does not apply
toward the Excelsior College nursing degrees.)
Maternal & Child Nursing (baccalaureate) (457)
8 credits, U
Based on material typically taught in a sequence of
courses in maternal and child nursing. Measures
the ability to use the nursing process in the nursing
management of the childbearing and childrearing
family, of normal pregnancy, and of the family with
a high-risk pregnancy and a high-risk neonate. Also
includes nursing management of the well child and
family and of the ill child and family, from infancy
through adolescence. (This exam does not apply
toward the Excelsior College nursing degrees.)
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (503)
8 credits, U
Based on material typically taught in a sequence of
courses in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Measures
knowledge and understanding of the theoretical/therapeutic foundations for psychiatric/ mental health nursing
practice and tests the application of this knowledge and
understanding to the nursing care of clients, using the
nursing process as an organizing framework. Within this
framework, the client system is defined as the individual, the family, the small group, or the community, with
primary emphasis on the individual. (This exam does not
apply toward the Excelsior College nursing degrees.)
Using Excelsior
College Examinations
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Colleges
Personal Satisfaction
Some independent learners take ECEs for the personal
satisfaction of demonstrating to themselves that they
have gained proficiency in college-level knowledge.
College Students
Most people take the ECEs in order to earn college credit
from Excelsior College or another institution. Usually,
institutions grant credit for ECEs when the content of
a test matches or closely parallels the content of courses
that the institution offers or would commonly accept in
transfer. The Excelsior College degree programs award
credit based on all exams in the series.
Colleges are not required to grant the amount of
credit listed in this publication. Faculty of the appropriate college academic department decide whether
and how much credit to grant. Colleges may request
additional proof of competency in a subject area. For
instance, faculty members may want students to present
evidence that they can prepare a research paper, complete a laboratory assignment, or take a performance
test before granting credit. Upon transfer from one college to another, you can expect that the second college
will reevaluate the credit being transferred in, including
that awarded for proficiency exams. Interested students
should contact the college transfer counselor, registrar,
director of admissions, dean, or chairperson of the
appropriate department.
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common application of the ECE program. Institutions
can also use the tests as a basis for assigning students to
course sections, placing students at appropriate levels in
a curriculum, waiving degree or elective requirements, or
evaluating the effectiveness of programs and curricula.
Section
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ECEs are used for college credit and for noncredit
purposes such as advanced placement. Many credit
and noncredit uses of ECEs are described below.
If you are a faculty member or administrator of a
college or university and want to make flexible alternative study options available to your students, ECEs
can be very helpful. As the college student population
increasingly includes adults, the need for flexible learning opportunities becomes clearer. This catalog gives you
information on one established, nationally recognized,
and convenient way to meet that need. We have also
included information on the process used to develop,
revise, and grant credit for ECEs. (pp. 16 –17)
Faculty members and administrators of colleges
and universities may review ECEs by arrangement
with the College. Prior to exam review, however, we
ask that you look at the content guide for the exam you
wish to review. Usually a review of the content guide
gives enough information to determine the extent of
congruency of the exam with a course. If more information is needed, you may request a review copy
of the exam by completing a Request for Inspection
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initiate the request procedure.
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Licensure in Nursing
To sit for the National Council of State Boards of
Nursing Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses
(NCLEX-RN®), you must be a graduate of an associate or baccalaureate degree program in nursing or a
diploma school program in nursing as approved by the
state in which you desire licensure. Some states may
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have additional requirements for licensure. You must
contact the state board of nursing in the state where
you wish to practice for information about specific licensure requirements. For information on the
NCLEX-RN, visit www.ncsbn.org.
Teachers
Requirements for teacher certification depend on the
area and level of teaching for which the certificate is
issued. These requirements can vary considerably state
by state. If you intend to use proficiency exams to meet
requirements for New York State teacher certification or
New York City teacher licensure, check with the appropriate office below:
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New York State Education Department
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Albany, NY 12234
Phone: 518-474-3901
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Satisfactory ECE grades are accepted in lieu of
coursework to satisfy some requirements in general
education, in teaching specialties (such as English or
social studies), and in professional education. Exam
credit may also be used by certified teachers to meet
some of the requirements for certification in additional
teaching areas. Teachers should check with their school
district personnel office to determine whether salary
credit may be awarded if they pass an ECE.
A New York State teaching certificate may entitle
teachers to certification in at least 40 other states under
the terms of the Interstate Agreement on Qualification
of Educational Personnel. For further information
and a list of participating states, go to www.highered.
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“Preparation Pathway.”
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Employers
By creating new possibilities for learning and upgrading
skills, employers attract and retain knowledgeable staff.
If you are an employer who wants to increase educational opportunities for your employees, you may want
to tell your employees about ECEs.
Your employees can use an ECE to translate job
experience and training —and the theoretical background they reflect — into college credit. In addition,
ECEs provide a cost-effective way for you to determine
whether an employee has college-level knowledge.
Many firms allow employees to use tuition reimbursement benefits to pay exam fees.
Examination Development Procedures
There are four stages in the development of each ECE:
(1) developing a test plan; (2) writing and editing items
(questions); (3) evaluating, pretesting, and revising
items; and (4) assembling and publishing new test forms.
Item writers and exam development committee members
are teaching faculty and practicing professionals. The
Excelsior College Center for Educational Measurement
staff oversee the technical aspects of test construction in
accord with current professional standards.
Developing Test Plans
A committee of faculty establishes the learning outcomes for each exam, identifies the content areas to be
tested, and specifies the proportion of the exam that
should be devoted to each content area. A detailed outline of each content area is also developed. The resulting
test plan includes the test objectives and specifications
for each content area. The test plan constitutes the
principal guide used in subsequent stages of the test
development process and is periodically reviewed and
revised to ensure that it reflects current developments in
each content area.
Writing and Editing Items
After the test plan has been developed, item writers
are recruited and selected based on their expertise and
current teaching status. These item writers represent a
broad spectrum of colleges and universities across the
United States. Test development specialists review the
items to identify and correct any technical, content, or
editorial flaws. The committee deletes or revises items
that do not adequately match the objectives and content
specifications of the exam. The result of this stage is a
pool of potential items that are ready for pretesting.
Evaluating, Pretesting, and Revising Items
Publishing Test Forms
Multiple-choice exams contain up to 160 multiplechoice questions, some of which are unscored, pretest
questions. Extended response and mixed format exams
have fewer questions that must be answered at some
length. Since students will not be able to tell which questions are unscored, they are advised to do their best on
all of them. Scores are based on ability level as defined
in the item response theory (IRT) method of examination development and scoring, rather than simply on the
total number of correct answers.
Suggestions for New Exams
We invite suggestions from students, advisors, faculty,
and other practitioners about areas and courses for
which we might develop new exams.
ECEs are developed using procedures that address the
current national standards for educational tests. As part
of a program of quality enhancement and external validation, we voluntarily seek the evaluation of the American
Council on Education, a national, independent association of colleges and universities. The American Council
on Education’s College Credit Recommendation Service
(ACE CREDIT) has evaluated and recommended college credit for Excelsior College® Examinations. (The
exam series has previously been known as Regents
College Examinations and ACT PEP: Regents College
Examinations.) The ACE National Guide to Credit for
Workforce Training (now available online at www.acenet.
edu) contains these recommendations.
Section
Two
Potential exam items are initially pretested as unscored
items on regular exams. Statistical analyses of item
properties are conducted, and all items are again
reviewed and refined by the faculty committee with
the help of this statistical information. After this
review, items are considered to be of sufficient quality
for the evaluation of a test taker’s knowledge of the
subject matter.
External Review
Exam Security
Excelsior College maintains strict exam security in
order to ensure the validity of exam results. Since
Excelsior College® Examinations are used to make
decisions that have important consequences for both
students and institutions, it is extremely important that
the exams remain secure at all times. Test center personnel
follow established procedures in the handling of testingrelated materials, conduct of testing sessions, seating of
examinees, exclusion of textbooks and dictionaries from
testing rooms, and identification of examinees.
Any irregularities that occur prior to, during, or
after the testing sessions are reported to Excelsior
College. Excelsior College will not report the scores
for those examinees found to have provided or received
assistance.
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UExcel, CLEP, and DSST
Section Three
Section
Three
UExcel Examinations
There are eight (8) UExcel exams, each covering the content of typical lower-level college courses. Seven exams
are multiple-choice, while the eighth, College Writing,
requires essay writing and is scored using artificial intelligence software. UExcel exams are developed jointly by
Excelsior College and Pearson VUE, so their characteristics are very similar to those of the Excelsior College
Examinations described earlier in this guide. Free content
guides contain a detailed outline of the topics covered,
an indication of the percentage of the exam devoted to
each topic, a list of references, and some sample questions. Answer rationales are provided for multiple-choice
questions. All UExcel exams are delivered by computer
at Pearson VUE Testing Centers. The exams are two
hours long, and in most cases you will receive a letter
grade upon leaving the testing center. By request, you
can receive an official college transcript with UExcel test
results expressed as letter grades from Excelsior College.
For additional information about UExcel, including content guides and information sheets, FAQs,
registration and scheduling information, and links
to purchase practice exams or to buy resources from
the UExcel Bookstore, visit the program Web site:
www.uexceltest.com.
The passing (C) score in the following tables corresponds to the ACE-recommended passing score, at time of
publication, for the exams.
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
The CLEP Examinations include five General
Examinations and 28 Subject Examinations. Study
Guides describing the content of each exam and including sample questions can be purchased from the CLEP
office at the address provided here. All CLEP exams
carry lower-level credit.
All CLEP exams are delivered by computer, and the
passing (C) score for these computer-delivered CLEP
exams is 50. All CLEP exams for which we previously
awarded letter grades must now use pass/fail grading
because there is not sufficient data on the new computerdelivered exams to recommend minimum scores for B
and A. CLEP exams are offered daily to persons in the
military services through the DANTES base testing or
education services offices. All test sessions are 90 minutes
in length.
The CLEP institution code for Excelsior College is 2899.
The publication Information for Candidates is
available from:
LEP
C
PO Box 6600
Princeton, NJ 08541-6600
Phone: 800-257-9558
FAX: 609-771-7088
Email: clep@info.collegeboard.org
Web site: www.clep.org/clep
The passing (C) score in the following tables corresponds to the ACE-recommended passing score, at time of
publication, for the computer-based version of the exams.
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efense Activity for Non-Traditional
D
Education Support (DANTES) Subject Standardized Tests
Section
Three
There are 38 DANTES Subject Standardized Tests
(DSSTs). Fact Sheets/Study Guides
containing
descriptions of the content of each exam, sample
questions, and lists of approved texts are available at
no charge from the address below. Most DSSTs carry
lower-level credit, except as noted on the chart that follows. Beginning in 2008, several exams were revised and
are on a different scoring system. For these exams, the
passing score is 400, and no letter grades can be awarded
based on score reports bearing the 3-digit scores.
These exams are offered daily to persons in the
military services through the DANTES base testing or
education services offices. (Testing on military bases is
limited to active duty personnel, members of the reserve
or national guard, military dependents, and military
retirees.) In addition, many colleges offer these exams
on an individually scheduled basis. You can search for
a testing location using the Web site below. All test sessions are 90 minutes in length.
The DANTES institution code for Excelsior College is 9370.
The publication DSST Candidate Information Bulletin
is available from:
rometric: Attn DSST Program
P
1260 Energy Lane
St. Paul, MN 55108
Phone: 877-471-9860
Fax: 651-603-3008
Email: dsst@prometric.com
Web site: www.GetCollegeCredit.com
The passing (C) score in the following tables corresponds to
the ACE-recommended passing score at time of publication.
UExcel Examinations 2011
Arts & Sciences
Examination Title
Credits
Level of Credit1
Minimum
Passing Score
3
L
C
6
L
C
Introduction to Psychology
3
L
C
Introduction to Sociology
3
L
C
Political Science
3
L
C
Calculus
4
L
C
Physics
6
L
C
Statistics
3
L
C
Written English
College Writing
Humanities
Spanish Language
Social Sciences/History
Natural Sciences/Mathematics
20
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UExcel Exam
Descriptions
ability to apply this information to everyday life examples.
The content of the examination consists of 11 major categories: The Science of Psychology, Biological Influences
on Behavior, Sensation and Perception, Consciousness,
Learning and Memory, Motivation and Emotion,
Cognition and Intelligence, Human Development,
Personality, Psychological Disorders.
These descriptions summarize the content of the
exams. Each description includes the following
information: test code; the number of semester
hours of credit recommended by Excelsior College;
and the level of the exam:
Lower Level = L or Upper Level = U.
4 credits, L
Measures knowledge and understanding of material typically taught in the first semester of a lower-level sequence
in Calculus. The content of the examination corresponds
with course offerings commonly called Calculus I. The
examination assumes a familiarity with Precalculus topics including algebra, trigonometry, and functions. It tests
for a knowledge of facts and terminology, an understanding of concepts and theories, and the student’s ability to
apply this knowledge and understanding in an analysis of
problems in business, the sciences, and engineering.
College Writing (ENG110)
3 credits, L
Measures the ability to persuade a reader to pursue a
specified course of action, using personal knowledge
and experience to support a proposal, and to analyze
and respond appropriately to written texts that represent opposing viewpoints, using the Modern Language
Association (MLA) style of citation. In general, the
examination measures the ability to organize knowledge,
ideas, and information; to adopt rhetorical strategies
such as narration, illustration, explanation, and description in appropriate ways; to adopt and maintain a tone
and point of view appropriate for a specified audience
and rhetorical situation; to develop and maintain a controlling idea and a coherent organization; and to write
within the rhetorical, syntactic, and mechanical conventions of Standard Written American English.
Introduction to Psychology (PSY101)
3 credits, L
Measures knowledge and understanding of the material
typically taught in a one-semester, three-credit, lowerlevel survey course in a baccalaureate program. The
examination measures knowledge and understanding of
the theories and principles of general psychology and the
3 credits, L
Measures knowledge and understanding of the material
and skills typically taught in a one-semester, undergraduate survey course in a baccalaureate program.
The examination content reflects common knowledge
drawn from courses with such titles as Introduction to
Sociology or General Sociology. No prior knowledge
or understanding of sociology is assumed. The examination tests for a knowledge of facts and terminology,
an understanding of concepts and forms, and for the
student’s ability to apply the concepts learned in an
introductory sociology course.
Physics (PHY140)
Section
Three
Calculus (MAT150)
Introduction to Sociology (SOC105)
6 credits, L
Measures knowledge and understanding of material
typically taught in a two-semester (lecture-only) algebra/
trigonometry-based course sequence in Physics. The content of the examination corresponds with course offerings
commonly called Physics I & II. The examination assumes
a familiarity with units and conversion; scientific notation and orders of magnitude; algebra, trigonometry,
and graphing techniques. The examination tests for a
comprehensive knowledge of facts and terminology, an
understanding of physical concepts and theories, and the
student’s ability to apply this knowledge and understanding to analyze and solve a variety of problems.
Political Science (POL170)
3 credits, L
Measures knowledge and understanding of the material typically taught in a one-semester, three-credit,
lower-level course in political science. The content of
the examination corresponds with introductory course
offerings such as introduction to political science, comparative law, and international relations. It tests for a
knowledge of facts and terminology, an understanding
of concepts and theories, and the student’s ability to
apply this knowledge and understanding in an analysis
of politics, government, and world affairs.
Spanish Language (SPA102)
6 credits, L
Measures knowledge and understanding of material typically taught in a two-semester, six-credit elementary course
in Spanish. The content of the examination corresponds
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with course offerings such as Elementary Spanish.The
examination assesses basic Spanish language proficiencies in the areas of receptive skills, expressive skills, and
cultural skills (applying language proficiencies within
authentic cultural contexts), through four question types:
listening comprehension (using audio stimuli), reading
comprehension, verbal communication, and structures:
grammar.
Section
Three
Statistics (MAT210)
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3 credits, L
Based on material typically taught in an introductory,
one-semester course in Statistics. It measures knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts
of descriptive and inferential statistics and is designed
to correspond to a service course applicable to many
majors. A basic knowledge of algebra is assumed.
Questions about the meaning and application of basic
statistical ideas are included.
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CLEP General and Subject Examinations 2011
Examination Title
Credits
Level ofMinimum Score for
Credit1
A
B
C
Humanities
6
L
50 (Pass)
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature
6
L
50 (Pass)
2
French Language L
59 (12 cr.)
50 (6 cr.)
2
L
60 (12 cr.)
50 (6 cr.)
2
Spanish Language L
63 (12 cr.)
50 (6 cr.)
English Literature
German Language 6
L
50 (Pass)
4
6
L
50 (Pass)
6
L
50 (Pass)
American Government
3
L
50 (Pass)
Educational Psychology, Introduction to
3
L
50 (Pass)
History of the United States I
3
L
50 (Pass)
History of the United States II
3
L
50 (Pass)
Human Growth and Development3
3
L
50 (Pass)
Macroeconomics, Principles of
3
L
50 (Pass)
Microeconomics, Principles of
3
L
50 (Pass)
Psychology, Introductory
3
L
50 (Pass)
Social Sciences and History (General)
6
L
50 (Pass)
Sociology, Introductory
3
L
50 (Pass)
Western Civilization I
3
L
50 (Pass)
Western Civilization II
3
L
50 (Pass)
College Composition Humanities (General)
Section
Three
American Literature
Social Sciences/History
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CLEP General and Subject Examinations 2011
Examination Title
Credits
Level ofMinimum Score for
Credit1
A
B
C
Section
Three
Natural Sciences/Mathematics
Biology
6
L
50 (Pass)
Calculus
3
L
50 (Pass)
Chemistry
6
L
50 (Pass)
College Algebra
3
L
50 (Pass)
College Mathematics (General)
6
L
50 (Pass)
Natural Sciences (General)
6
L
50 (Pass)
Precalculus
3
L
50 (Pass)
Business Law, Introductory
3
L
50 (Pass)
Financial Accounting
3
L
50 (Pass)
Information Systems and
Computer Applications
3
L
50 (Pass)
Management, Principles of
3
L
50 (Pass)
Marketing, Principles of
3
L
50 (Pass)
Applied Professional
Footnotes
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1
L = lower-level credit
2
F or the three language exams, 6 hours of credit are awarded for scores at or above the value shown in
the Minimum Score for C column and 12 credits are awarded for scores at or above the value shown in
the Minimum Score for A column. Credits are Pass/Fail; no letter grades are assigned for these exams.
3
Fulfills the life span developmental psychology core requirement for the associate degrees in nursing.
4
oes not fulfill the written English requirement (WER). This policy applies to both versions, College
D
Composition (mandatory essay component) and College Composition Modular (optional essay component
that can be locally administered or scored by CLEP raters).
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DANTES Subject Standardized Tests 2011
Examination Title
Credits
Level ofMinimum Score2 for
Credit1
A
B
C
Humanities
Art of the Western World
3
L
56
51
Business Ethics and Society
3
U
48
400 (Pass)
Ethics in America
3
U Public Speaking, Principles of
3
L
54
50
47
Technical Writing
3
L
53
48
46
3
6
U Anthropology, General
3
L
55
50
47
Civil War and Reconstruction, The
3
U
55
50
47
Counseling, Fundamentals of
3
L
52
47
45
Western Europe Since 1945
3
L
53
47
45
Criminal Justice
3
6
U Education, Foundations of
3
L
52
48
46
3
L
54
51
48
Lifespan Developmental Psychology 3
L
54
49
46
Modern Middle East, Introduction to the
3
L
55
49
47
Money and Banking
3
U
57
51
48
Organizational Behavior
3
L
54
50
48
Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union
3
U
54
48
45
Vietnam War, A History of the
3
L
53
47
44
3
L
55
50
48
College Algebra, Fundamentals of 3
L
Environment and Humanity
3
L
54
50
46
Physical Geology
3
L
57
50
46
Physical Science I, Principles of
3
L
55
50
47
Statistics, Principles of
3
L
World Religions, Introduction to
400 (Pass)
Section
Three
6
400 (Pass)
Social Sciences/History
Human/Cultural Geography
3
400 (Pass)
Natural Sciences/Mathematics
Astronomy
5
400 (Pass)
400 (Pass)
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DANTES Subject Standardized Tests 2011
Examination Title
Credits
Level ofMinimum Score2 for
Credit1
A
B
C
Section
Three
Applied Professional
Business, Introduction to
3
L
Business Law II
3
U
Business Mathematics
3
L
400 (Pass)
Computing, Introduction to
3
L
400 (Pass)
Substance Abuse
3
U
400 (Pass)
Finance, Principles of 3
U
400 (Pass)
Financial Accounting, Principles of
3
L
Here’s to Your Health
3
6
U Human Resource Management
3
L
55
50
46
Law Enforcement, Introduction to
3
L
55
49
45
Management Information Systems
3
U
400 (Pass)
Personal Finance
3
L
400 (Pass)
Supervision, Principles of
3
L
400 (Pass)
4
54
60
48
51
400 (Pass)
44
47
400 (Pass)
Footnotes
Please note: Some of the DSST exams contain an optional essay component. You do not need to complete
the essay component for Excelsior College. However, the graded speech is required to receive credit for
Principles of Public Speaking.
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1
L = lower-level credit; U = upper-level credit. In the technology programs, only Management Information
Systems fulfills the level requirement.
2
SST cut scores are subject to change on a yearly basis. The scores above are effective at time of
D
publication. Your Excelsior College advisor will know if the cut scores have changed.
3
Fulfills the life span developmental psychology core requirement for the associate degrees in nursing.
4
In the liberal arts programs, this exam is considered upper-level. In the business programs, this exam
satisfies the core requirement and is not awarded advanced-level status.
5
Does not satisfy the college algebra core requirement in the business programs.
6
s of 2008, the Ethics in America exam cannot be used for degree credit by an Excelsior student who has
A
taken the Excelsior College Examination called Ethics: Theory & Practice.
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IT Certification
Examinations
Section Four
Excelsior College has reviewed many professional certification examinations in the information technology
(IT) field for credit. Visit www.excelsior.edu/itcertification for the latest information on using IT certifications
toward an Excelsior degree. Depending on your program,
total credit award for certification exams may be reduced
because of duplication rules or expired recommendations.
Section
Four
IT Certification Examinations
For registration information, contact:
Cisco
Phone: 800-553-6387
Web site: http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/le3/
le11/learning_exam_information.html
CompTIA
Phone: 630-678-8300
Web site: http://certification.comptia.org/
ICDL
Phone: 203-319-9934
E-mail: info@CSPlacement.com
Web site: www.icdlus.com/index.jsp?p=2561&n=2563
Microsoft
Web site: www.microsoft.com/learning/mcpexams
Oracle
Phone: 800-529-0165
Web site: education.oracle.com
SAS
Phone: 800-333-7660
Web site: support.sas.com/certify
Sun
Phone: 800-422-8020
Web site: www.sun.com/training/certification
IT Certification Examinations
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Section
Four
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Other Approved
Examinations
Section Five
xams Recommended by E
the American Council on Education
Advanced Placement Program
AP Services
P.O. Box 6671
Princeton, NJ 08541-6671
Phone: 888-225-5427
Email: apexams@info.collegeboard.org
Web site: www.collegeboard.org
Defense Language Institute (DLI)
1759 Lewis Road, Suite 142
Monterey, CA 93944
Phone: 831-242-5119
Web site: www.dliflc.edu
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Airman Certification Branch, AFS-760
PO Box 25082
Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0082
Phone: 866-878-2498
Web site: registry.faa.gov
Section
Five
Excelsior College awards credit for exams recommended
for credit by the American Council on Education
(ACE) in the National Guide Online: www.acenet.edu/
nationalguide for the duration of the time that these
exams are endorsed by ACE. In some cases, credit
awards for specific programs may differ from the ACE
recommendation. Detailed information about four of
these exam programs (Excelsior College® Examinations,
UExcel, CLEP, and DSST) is included in this publication. Other frequently used exams included in the ACE
publication are:
I nstitute for the Certification of Computer Professionals (ICCP)
2400 East Devon Avenue, Suite 281
Des Plaines, IL 60018-4610
Phone: 800-843-8227
Email: office@iccp.org
Web site: www.iccp.org
xams Evaluated and E
Approved by Excelsior College
Excelsior College awards credit for several exam programs
that are not listed in the ACE National Guide. Each program has been evaluated by Excelsior College faculty and
staff and has met the psychometric and academic standards of the College. Additional credit approvals may
be added at any time, so be sure to check with your advisor for other tests or certifications not listed here. For
specifics about nursing certifications, including number
of credits awarded toward a BS in Nursing, visit www.
excelsior.edu/credit-for-nursing-certifications. The exam
programs currently approved include:
Certified
Emergency Nurse
Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing
915 Lee St.
Des Plaines, IL 60016-6569
Phone: 800-900-9659
Email: BCEN@ena.org
Web site: www.ena.org
ertified Gerontological Nurse
C
American Nurses Credentialing Center
8515 Georgia Ave, Suite 400
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492
Phone: 800-284-2378
Web site: www.nursecredentialing.org
Other Approved Examinations
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Section
Five
ertified Hospice and Palliative Nurse
C
National Board for Certification of
Hospice & Palliative Nurses
One Penn Center West, Suite 229
Pittsburgh, PA 15276-0100
Phone: 412-787-1057
Email: nbchpn@hpna.org
Web site: www.nbchpn.org
ertified Information Systems Auditor, C
Certified Information Security Manager
Information Systems Audit and
Control Association
3701 Algonquin Road, Suite 1010
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Phone: 847-253-1545
Web site: www.isaca.org
ertified Wound Care Nurse
C
Certified Ostomy Care Nurse
Certified Continence Care Nurse
Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse
Certification Board
555 East Wells St, Suite 1100
Milwaukee, WI 53202-3823
Phone: 888-496-2622
Web site: www.wocncb.org
Certified
Medical Surgical Nurse
Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
East Holly Avenue Box 56
Pitman NJ 08071
Phone: 866-877-2676
Email: amsn@ajj.com
Web site: www.medsurgnurse.org
ritical Care Registered Nurse Examinations C
(Adult, Neonatal, Pediatric)
AACN Certification Corporation
101 Columbia
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-4109
Phone: 800-899-2226
Web site: www.aacn.org
ertified Pediatric Nurse
C
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
800 S Frederick Avenue, Suite 204
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Phone: 888-641-2767
Web site: www.pncb.org
ollege-Level Academic Skills C
Test (CLAST) in Mathematics This test is administered by the Florida Department
of Education to students enrolled in Florida colleges. Excelsior College does not award credit for
CLAST examinations in other subject areas. Official
score reports must be requested from the college
where the test was taken.
ertified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
C
Competency and Credentialing Institute
2170 South Parker Road, Suite 295
Denver, CO 80231
Phone: 888-257-2667
Email: info@cc-institute.org
Web site: www.cc-institute.org
ertified Pharmacy Technician
C
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
2215 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20037-2985
Web site: www.ptcb.org
ertified Post Anesthesia Nurse
C
Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse
American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing
Certification, Inc.
475 Riverside Dr, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10115-0089
Phone: 800-6ABPANC
Email: abpanc@proexam.org
Web site: www.cpancapa.org
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ertified Progressive Care Nurse
C
AACN Certification Corporation
101 Columbia
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Phone: 800-899-2226
Email: info@aach.org
Web site: www.certcorp.org
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ew York University N
Foreign Language Proficiency Exams
Center for Foreign Languages and Translation
10 Astor Place, Room 505
New York, NY 10003-7154
Phone: 888-998-7204
Email: scps.foreignlanguages@nyu.edu
Web site: www.scps.nyu.edu (then enter name
of language in Search field)
hysician Assistant National P
Certification Examination
National Commission on Certification
of Physician Assistants, Inc.
12000 Findley Road, Suite 100
Johns Creek, GA 30097-1409
Phone: 678-417-8100
Email: nccpa@nccpa.net
Web site: www.nccpa.net
rofessional in Human Resources, P
Senior Professional in Human Resources, Global Professional in Human Resources
Human Resources Certification Institute
1800 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 866.898.4724
Email: info@hrci.org
Web site: www.hrci.org
sychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Generalist
P
American Nurses Credentialing Center
8515 Georgia Ave, Suite 400
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492
Phone: 800-284-2378
Web site: www.nursecredentialing.org
Section
Five
Other Approved Examinations
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Chart Your General
Education Path
Using Proficiency
Examinations
Be sure that you check the general education requirements
specific to the degree you are seeking.
Humanities Requirement
Lower Level
c ECE – Interpersonal Communication
c ECE – Introduction to Music
c ECE – Introduction to Philosophy
c UExcel – Spanish Language
c CLEP – American Literature
c CLEP – Analyzing and Interpreting Literature
c CLEP – French Language
c CLEP – German Language
c CLEP – Spanish Language
c CLEP – English Literature
c CLEP – Humanities (General)
c DSST – Art of the Western World
c DSST – Business Ethics and Society
c DSST – Principles of Public Speaking
c DSST – Technical Writing
Upper Level
c ECE – Bioethics: Philosophical Issues
c ECE – Ethics: Theory & Practice
c DSST – Ethics in America
c DSST – Introduction to World Religions
Social Sciences/History Requirement
Lower Level
c ECE – Introduction to Macroeconomics
c ECE – Introduction to Microeconomics
c ECE – Life Span Developmental Psychology
c ECE – World Population
c UExcel – Introduction to Psychology
c UExcel – Introduction to Sociology
c UExcel – Political Science
c CLEP – American Government
c CLEP – Introduction to Educational Psychology
c CLEP – History of the United States I and II
c CLEP – Human Growth and Development
c CLEP – Principles of Macroeconomics
c CLEP – Principles of Microeconomics
c CLEP – Introductory Psychology
c CLEP – Social Sciences and History (General)
c CLEP – Introductory Sociology
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CLEP – Western Civilization I and II
DSST – Fundamentals of Counseling
DSST – General Anthropology
DSST – Western Europe Since 1945
DSST – Foundations of Education
DSST – Human/Cultural Geography
DSST – Lifespan Developmental Psychology
DSST – Introduction to the Modern Middle East
DSST – Organizational Behavior
DSST – History of the Vietnam War
Upper Level
c ECE – Abnormal Psychology
c ECE – Cultural Diversity
c ECE – Foundations of Gerontology
c ECE – Juvenile Delinquency
c ECE – Organizational Behavior
c ECE – Psychology of Adulthood & Aging
c ECE – Research Methods in Psychology
c ECE – Social Psychology
c ECE – World Conflicts Since 1900
c DSST – Civil War and Reconstruction
c DSST – Criminal Justice
c DSST – Money and Banking
c DSST – Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union
Natural Sciences/Mathematics Requirement
(Note: Q indicates that the exam fulfills the quantitative
requirement included in some degree programs.)
Lower Level
c ECE – Anatomy & Physiology
c ECE – Earth Science
c ECE – Microbiology
c UExcel – Calculus (Q)
c UExcel – Physics
c UExcel – Statistics (Q)
c CLEP – Biology
c CLEP – Calculus (Q)
c CLEP – Chemistry
c CLEP – College Algebra (Q)
c CLEP – College Mathematics (general) (Q)
c CLEP – Natural Sciences (general)
c CLEP – Precalculus (Q)
c DSST – Astronomy
c DSST – Fundamentals of College Algebra (Q)
c DSST – Environment and Humanity
c DSST – Physical Geology
c DSST – Principles of Physical Science
c DSST – Principles of Statistics (Q)
Upper Level
c ECE - Pathophysiology
Written English Requirement (WER)
c E
CE – English Composition
c UExcel – College Writing
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