LEWIS UNIVERSITY
NATIONAL TEST CENTER
SERVICES
CLEP/DANTES/EXCELSIOR Testing
Lewis University National Test Center (NTC)
To schedule a CLEP, Dantes (DSST), Excelsior (ECE) exam,
GMAT, School Procter Exam, or a Pearson VUE sponsored
certification, please contact Lewis University.
Online scheduling: www.lewisu.edu/campuses/albuquerque/cleptestsreg.htm
Questions: Please e-mail Test Admin at masseygl@lewisu.edu
Lewis University NTC Session Times:
Tuesday:
0900 and 1200
Thursday:
1200
Test candidates should arrive 15 minutes prior to testing time.
ELIGIBILITY:
1. Active duty military personnel and their family members.
2. DOD and civilian employees and their family members.
3. Retirees and their family members.
4. Other members of the base community.
IMPORTANT… READ THIS…
Each institution determines which tests they will accept for
credit, how they will apply that credit and what score is
required. The information included in this booklet is for general
information only. It is important to check with your school for
specific information about the test you may be planning to take.
In the case of CCAF, the Kirtland Education Center is your
point of contact.
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LEWIS UNIVERSITY NATIONAL TEST CENTER (NTC)
The Lewis University National Test Center is an authorized CLEP,
DANTES, and Excelsior test site. Test sessions are limited. Reservations
online, by phone or in person are required for Lewis University testing.
Study guides and other study materials are available free of charge at the
Kirtland Base Education Center for most examinations. For additional
information, please inquire at the Kirtland Education Center or Lewis
University.
CLEP: College Level Examination Program testing is free to active duty,
reserve, guard personnel and specifically funded civilian DoD
employees. Cost to other eligible civilian test candidates is $80 per test.
Examinees may use a credit card for the CLEP charge at the time of
the testing day registration process. Examinees may also pay using a
certified check or money order for $80.00 payable to “College Level
Examination Program”. The Lewis University NTC also requires a
$30 administration fee using a certified check or MONEY ORDER
ONLY paid to "Lewis University." Retests for failed exams are available
after 180 days and are to be funded by the examinee ($80+$30 admin fee),
including military personnel. CLEP exams are timed at 90 min. with the
exception of College Composition (120 min.) and there is no wrong answer
penalty.
DSST: DANTES Subject Standardized Tests are free to active duty,
reserve, guard personnel and specifically funded civilian DoD
employees. Cost to other eligible civilian test candidates is $80 per test.
Examinees may use a credit card for the DSST charge at the time of
the testing day registration process. The Lewis University National
Test Center also requires a $30 administration fee using a certified
check or MONEY ORDER ONLY paid to "Lewis University." Retests
for failed exams are available after 90 days and are to be funded by the
examinee ($80+$30 admin fee), including military personnel. DSST exams
are timed at 120 min. and there is no wrong answer penalty.
Excelsior College Examinations (ECE) Program: As of September 30,
2011, DANTES funding is no longer available to active duty and reserve
test candidates. For current pricing and more information on Excelsior
examinations, students may visit www.excelsior.edu. Retests for failed
exams are available after 180 days.
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HOW TO PREPARE FOR TESTING
As with any test, being well prepared, well rested and calm enhances your
performance on the test. There are many resources available to help you
prepare for your exams.
Each CLEP, DSST, and EXCELSIOR (ECE) exam has information on
what you can expect to see on the actual exam available at the Kirtland
Base Education Center. These "Study Guides" include a short sampling of
questions similar to ones you may see on the test as well as the answers.
You can check this resource to see if a particular exam is appropriate for
you. In addition to the Study Guides, certain tests have video or audio
material as well as subject area books. These are also available at the Base
Library and will help you prepare to sit for a specific exam. Web sites
listed in this booklet also have exam descriptions, fact sheets, and practice
exams so you can adequately prepare.
It is highly recommended that you review and prepare before you sit
for the test as these exams are the equivalent to a semester of school
and three to six credit hours.
Testing can decrease both the time required to complete your college
program and your out of pocket expenses to fulfill degree requirements. If
you already possess the knowledge for tests selected, you may be ready to
go, but it is still recommended that you review the material.
More good news… in the event that you do not score high enough to earn
credit on your CLEP/DANTES/ECE exam, there is no negative effect on
your grade point average; however, if you choose to retake the exam after
the requisite six months, you must fund the retest.
You may take a maximum of 30 semester hours in
CLEP/DSST/ECE/DLPT5 testing toward your CCAF degree. Other
universities vary this requirement. Please check with your parent
university for their specific requirements.
Study Materials available at the Base Education Center: 846-9933
Mondays, Tuesdays: 0800 – 1100, 1200 – 1600
Wednesdays, Thursdays: 0800 – 1600, by appointment
Fridays: 0800 – 1100, 1200 – 1400
ROOM 118
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HELPFUL EDUCATION WEB SITES
www.petersons.com/dod
PRACTICE EXAMS
www.petersons.com/testprep
www.excelsior.edu
www.gmat.org
Petersons Test Prep
Excelsior College Test Prep
MBA Programs
iStudySmart.com
Online Study Guides
iStudySmart Military Discount
www.istudysmart.com/partnerkey.asp?key=104
www.va.gov
www.act.org
www.afit.edu
www.voled.doded.mil
Department of Veteran Affairs
ACT College Planning
Air Force Institute of
Technology
DOD Voluntary Education
www.fafsa.ed.gov
www.finaid.org
www.fastweb.com
www.fastaid.com
Federal Student Aid
Guide to Financial Aid
Scholarship Search Engine
Scholarship Search Engine
www.collegenet.com
Scholarship Forum & College
Info
College Search, SAT &
Scholarships
Distance Education
Higher Learning
Air Force ROTC
Officer Training School
www.collegboard.com
www.detc.org
www.utexas.edu/world/univ
www.au.af.mil/au/holmcenter/AFROTC
www.my.af.mil
https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa/default.aspx Military Spouse Career
Advancement Accounts
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COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP)
TEST TITLE
SEM
HRS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
CLEP92
College Composition Modular*
CLEP91
College Composition **
3
6
MATHEMATICS
CLEP11
College Algebra
CLEP07
College Mathematics
CLEP87
Precalculus
CLEP62
Calculus
3
6
3
3
SOCIAL SCIENCE
CLEP30
American Government
CLEP80
History Of The US I - To 1877
CLEP79
History Of The US II - 1865 To Present
CLEP14
Human Growth & Development
CLEP67
Intro To Educational Psychology
CLEP70
Introductory Psychology
CLEP31
Introductory Sociology
CLEP72
Principles Of Macroeconomics
CLEP73
Principles Of Microeconomics
CLEP05
Social Sciences & History
CLEP65
Western Civilization I - To 1648
CLEP66
Western Civilization II - 1648 To Present
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
6
3
3
TEST #
* Optional Essay
** 120 minute exam: 50 min multiple choice
70 min essay section (2 mandatory essays)
Check with your school to see if they require essays. CCAF does not require
essays.
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CLEP (continued)
TEST #
TEST TITLE
SEM
HRS
HUMANITIES
CLEP37
CLEP81
CLEP20
CLEP04
CLEP76
CLEP75
CLEP77
American Literature
Analyzing & Interpreting Literature
English Literature
Humanities
French Language (Levels 1 & 2)
German Language (Levels 1 & 2)
Spanish Language (Levels 1 & 2)
6
6
6
6
6/12
6/12
6/12
MANAGEMENT
CLEP74
Principles Of Management
3
MISCELLANEOUS (Check Exam Matrix for Approval)
CLEP18
Biology
CLEP26
Chemistry
CLEP89
Financial Accounting
CLEP17
Introductory Business Law
CLEP68
Info Systems & Computer Applications
CLEP02
Natural Sciences
CLEP69
Principles of Marketing
6
6
3
3
3
6
3
To Prepare for CLEP Exams:
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3.
4.
5.
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Exam descriptions available at:
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/exams.html
Study Guides available at the Base Education Center, Room 118
Practice Tests available at: www.petersons.com/dod for all CLEP Exams
Pre-register for CLEP exams and bring your ticket number to your test.
Schedule exam with Lewis University (see inside cover
DANTES SUBJECT STANDARDIZED TESTS (DSST)
TEST #
TEST TITLE
SEM
HRS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
815
Principles of Public Speaking
3
MATHEMATICS
424
Fundamentals of College Algebra
450
Principles of Statistics
3
3
SOCIAL SCIENCE
465
Western Europe Since 1945
469
Intro to the Modern Middle East
470
Human/Cultural Geography
471
Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union
473
A History of the Vietnam War
483
The Civil War and Reconstruction
490
Lifespan Development Psychology
494
General Anthropology
3
3
3
3U
3
3U
3
3U
HUMANITIES
461
Art of the Western World
474
Ethics in America *
3
3U
(optional essay available)
496
Intro to World Religion
MANAGEMENT
530
Human Resource Management
531
Organizational Behavior
532
Principles of Supervision
3U
3
3
3
Check with your school to see if they require essays. CCAF does not require
essays.
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DSST (Continued)
TEST #
TEST TITLE
SEM
HRS
MISCELLANEOUS (Check Exam Matrix for Approval)
475
489
495
497
498
500
508
511
512
519
524
525
534
536
543
548
550
551
562
812
820
Business Ethics and Society (new)
Foundations of Education
Substance Abuse
Intro to Law Enforcement
Criminal Justice
Astronomy
Here's to Your Health
Environment and Humanity
Principles of Physical Science I
Physical Geology
Principles of Finance
Principles of Financial Accounting
Business Law II
Introduction to Computing
Introduction to Business
Money and Banking
Personal Finance
Management Information Systems
Fundamentals of Counseling
Business Mathematics
Technical Writing *
3U
3
3U
3
3U
3
3U
3
3
3
3U
3
3U
3
3
3U
3
3U
3
3
3
(optional essay available)
U = Baccalaureate Upper Division Credit
*Check with your school to see if they require essays. CCAF does not require
essays.
To Prepare for DSST Exams:
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Fact Sheets available at:
http://www.getcollegecredit.com/resources.html#factsheets
Study Guides available at the Base Library
Practice Tests available at www.petersons.com/dod for highlighted DSST
Schedule exam with Lewis University (see inside cover)
EXCELSIOR COLLEGE EXAMINATION (ECE) PROGRAM
ARTS & SCIENCES/BUSINESS:
Abnormal Psychology
Anatomy & Physiology
Bioethics
Cultural Diversity
Ethics: Theory and Practice
Foundations of Gerontology
Human Resource Management
Juvenile Delinquency
Labor Relations
Life Span Development Psychology
Microbiology
Organizational Behavior
Path Physiology
Psychology of Adulthood & Aging
Research Method in Psychology
Social Psychology
Statistics
World Conflicts
World Population
EXTENDED RESPONSE:
American Dream
English Composition
Religions of the World
Research in Nursing
EDUCATION:
Literacy Instruction in Elementary School
NURSING:
Adult Nursing
Community Health Nursing
Fundamentals of Nursing
Management in Nursing
Management and Leadership in Nursing
Maternal & Child Nursing (Associate)
Maternal & Child Nursing (Baccalaureate)
Maternity Nursing
Nursing Concepts I
Nursing Concepts II
Nursing Concepts III
Nursing Concepts IV
Nursing Concepts V
Nursing Concepts VI
Nursing Concepts: Foundations of Professional Practice
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
*Active Duty military need to register and schedule Excelsior exams at
http://www.pearsonvue.com/military/excelsior
**DANTES funding for ECEs is no longer available as of September 30, 2011.
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SCHOOL PROCTERING
PROCTOR SERVICES: Lewis University National Test Center
will proctor other exams by special arrangements. Below are
examples of special testing:
1. Independent Study Course Exams
2. Special Order Certification Exams
3. College Comprehensive Exams
To schedule a school proctor exam, please contact, Lynn Massey, at
masseygl@lewisu.edu.
Students requesting special testing services must submit a Proctor
Request Letter to, Lynn Massey, at masseygl@lewisu.edu. Proctor
request letters can be found online at:
http://www.lewisu.edu/campuses/albuquerque/testinfo.htm
OTHER SERVICES may be available when required.
contact masseygl@lewisu.edu to discuss the possibilities.
Proctoring Fees:
$10
$20
10
1-2 hours
3-4 hours
Please
TESTING FOR COLLEGE CREDIT…
A SMART WAY TO GO!!