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GBSC has evaluated the CLEP tests below and has preapproved them for transfer into GBSC degree programs provided the student receives a score of 50 or higher. All tests are equivalent to 3 credit courses unless otherwise noted.

Also, check out SOPHIA.ORG courses for another affordable way to earn alternative credit.

Not all of these tests are required for all degreesstudents are encouraged to work with their advisors to determine good options.

Here’s how to take advantage of this opportunity!

  1. Review the list below to determine which CLEP tests you want to take
  2. Register and complete the tests through the CollegeBoard

    3. Ask CLEP to send us your exam scores (send to registrar@gbs.edu or Office of the Registrar, God’s Bible School and College, 1810 Young Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202)

Preapproved Courses

CLEP Test GBSC Equivalent General Education Requirement Met
American Literature ENGL 222 Humanities
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature ENGL 121 Humanities
College Composition ENGL 101 English Composition and Communication
College Composition Modular Elective
English Literature Humanities
Humanities Fine Arts and Music
French Language (Lvl 1 and 2) Humanities
German Language (Lvl 1 and 2) Humanities
Spanish Language (Lvl 1 and 2) SPAN 101/SPAN 102 Humanities (6 credits/score of 63+ gives student 3 additional credits that are considered elective hours)
Spanish with Writing (Lvl 1 and 2) Humanities (6 credits/score of 65+ gives student 6 additional credits that are considered elective hours)
American Government Social and Behavioral Sciences
History of the United States 1 HIST 221 Humanities, Historical Perspective
History of the United States 2 HIST 222 Humanities, Historical Perspective
Human Growth and Development PSYC 229 Social and Behavioral Sciences
Introduction to Educational Psychology PSYC 326 Elective
Introduction to Psychology PSYC 101 Social and Behavioral Sciences
Introduction to Sociology SOCI 202 Social and Behavioral Sciences
Principles of Macroeconomics Social and Behavioral Sciences
Principles of Microeconomics Social and Behavioral Sciences
Social Sciences and History Elective
Western Civilization 1: Ancient Near East to 1648 Humanities, Historical Perspective
Western Civilization 2: 1648 to the Present Humanities, Historical Perspective
Biology Elective
Calculus Math and Technology
Chemistry Elective
College Algebra MATH 101 Math and Technology
College Mathematics MATH 213 Math and Technology
Natural Sciences Elective
Precalculus Math and Technology
Financial Accounting ACCT 173 Elective
Information Systems COMP 111 Math and Technology
Introductory Business Law BUAD 273 Elective
Principles of Management MNGM 253 Social and Behavioral Sciences
Principles of Marketing MRKT 263 Elective

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    I’d love to chat about your transition to college!

    I am here to make it as easy as possible so give me a call and we can chat.

    Shoot me an email, text me at (513) 402-2428 or call me at (513) 763-6565.

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