CLEP AND EXCELSIOR SUBJECT EXAMINATIONS EQUIVALENCY GUIDLELINES
All CLEP/EXCELSIOR scores must be received by the Registrar’s office by August 1, 2016. Bentley will no
longer accept the exams after this date.
The following Bentley courses may be satisfied through CLEP or EXCELSIOR (formerly REGENTS) examinations:
Bentley
Course
LIT 1100
LIT 362
LIT 1101
HI 340
CLEP
Examination
Analysis & Interpretation of
Literature
American Literature
English Literature
U.S. History I
HI 343
HI 1100
HI 1101
U.S. History II
Western Civilization I
Western Civilization II
50
50
50
Introduction to Business Law
Calculus
Introduction to Psychology
Intro. to Educational Psychology
Human Growth & Dev.
50
50
50
50
50
LA 210
MA 131 and 139
PS 1100
PS 1100
Behavioral
Science Elective
(SE 1100)
Score
50
Bentley
Course
EXP 101
50
50
50
GLS 240
ID 1100
NASE 1300
EXCELSIOR
Examination
English Composition
Score
B
World Population
Religions of the World
Foundations of Gerontology
C
C
C
PH 251
PS 1100
PS 388
Ethics: Theory & Practice
Research Methods in Psychology
Life Span Developmental Psychology
B
C
C
PS 1100
Psychology of Adulthood/Aging
C
OPTIONAL ESSAY SECTIONS that are given at the testing centers are not required for credit.
WARNING: The CLEP website may not contain accurate information regarding the specific exams Bentley University for which grants
credit.
UPDATED: October 19, 2015, CC
CREDIT BY EXAMINATION
Until August 1, 2016, Bentley will accept some examinations offered through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and
EXCELSIOR Examinations. Students may earn up to 30 credits through alternative sources of credit. In addition to these standardized
tests, some departments offer proficiency examinations for credit toward a particular Bentley course. If you are interested in
learning more about the availability of proficiency examinations, please contact the academic department directly.
Test results should be sent to the Registrar's Office, RAU 111, Bentley University.
Bentley's University Code is 3096.
Bentley University is not a test center. However, there are several schools in the area where you can be tested. Some local centers
are listed below. CLEP Examinations are given at a number of area test centers. Each center has its own testing and fee schedule.
Contact the most convenient center for up-to-date information:
AREA TEST CENTERS
ACT Center
Bunker Hill Community
College
Boston, MA
(617) 228-2228
Bridgewater State College
Bridgewater, MA
(508) 531-1780
Suffolk University
Boston, MA
(617)573-8677
UMASS/Boston
Boston, MA
(617) 287-5522
Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MA
(413) 499-4660
Roxbury Community College
Boston, MA 02120
(617) 708-3628
Northern Essex Community
College
Haverhill, MA
(978) 556-3431
Cape Cod Community College
W. Barnstable, MA
(508) 362-2131 ext. 4454
North Shore Community
College
Lynn, MA
(978) 762-4000
North Shore Community
College
Danvers, MA
(978) 739-5432
Worcester State College
Worcester, MA
(508) 929-8933
Springfield Technical
Community College
Springfield, MA
(413) 755-4709
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA 01086
(413) 572-8020
Mount Wachusett Community
College
Gardner, MA
(978) 630-9220
Springfield College
Springfield, MA
(413) 798-3621
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA
(413) 552-2112
EXCELSIOR examinations are administered by Prometric Testing Centers (formerly Sylvan) at a variety of locations. When you
register for testing through EXCELSIOR, you select the center that is most convenient for you. There is a test center in Waltham. You
may register for an Exam by phoning 1-888-647-2388 or visit their website at www.excelsior.edu.
For additional information about alternative sources of credit, contact the Office of Academic Services, LIN 21, 781-891-2803.
UPDATED: October 19, 2015 CC