Exam Topics

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History and Social Sciences

American Government

The American Government exam assesses an understanding of civics and political process and behavior.

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History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877

The History of the United States I exam covers U.S. history from early European colonization to the end of Reconstruction.

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  • $90.00

History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present

The History of the United States II exam covers U.S. history from the end of the Civil War to the present.

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  • $90.00

Human Growth and Development

The Human Growth and Development exam covers theories and research related to physical, cognitive, and social development.

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  • $90.00

Introduction to Educational Psychology

The Introduction to Educational Psychology exam covers cognition, teaching methods, child development, and learning assessment.

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  • $90.00

Introductory Psychology

The Introductory Psychology exam stresses the basic facts, concepts, and generally accepted principles of psychology.

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  • $90.00

Introductory Sociology

The Introductory Sociology exam assesses knowledge of material in a one-semester introductory sociology course.

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  • $90.00

Principles of Macroeconomics

The Principles of Macroeconomics exam covers aggregate demand, aggregate supply, and monetary and fiscal policy tools.

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  • $90.00

Principles of Microeconomics

The Principles of Microeconomics exam covers economic principles applying to individual consumers and businesses.

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  • $90.00

Social Sciences and History

The Social Sciences and History exam covers a wide range of topics from the social sciences and history disciplines.

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Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648

The Western Civilization I exam covers Ancient Greece, Rome, and the Near East; the Middle Ages; Renaissance and Reformation.

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  • $90.00

Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present

The Western Civilization II exam covers European history from the mid-17th century through the post-Second World War period.

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  • $90.00

Composition and Literature

American Literature

This exam covers American literature from precolonial times to the present.

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Analyzing and Interpreting Literature

The Analyzing and Interpreting Literature exam includes questions on passages taken from American and British literature.

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  • $90.00

College Composition

The College Composition exam covers material usually taught in a one-semester college course in composition and features essays graded by the College Board.

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  • $90.00

College Composition Modular

The College Composition Modular exam is a multiple-choice exam that covers material usually taught in a one-semester college course in composition.

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  • $90.00

English Literature

The English Literature exam is primarily concerned with major British authors and literary works.

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  • $90.00

Humanities

The Humanities exam tests general knowledge of classical to contemporary literature, art, and music and other performing arts.

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  • $90.00

Science & Mathematics

Biology

The Biology exam covers molecular and cellular biology, organismal biology, and population biology.

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  • $90.00

Calculus

The Calculus exam assesses an intuitive understanding of calculus and features 60% limits and differential calculus and 40% integral calculus.

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  • $90.00

Chemistry

The Chemistry exam covers material usually taught in a one-year general chemistry course.

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  • $90.00

College Algebra

The College Algebra exam covers material usually taught in a one-semester college course in algebra.

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  • $90.00

College Mathematics

The College Mathematics exam covers material generally taught in a college course for nonmathematics majors.

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  • $90.00

Natural Sciences

The Natural Sciences exam covers introductory level topics for nonscience majors surveying both biological and physical sciences.

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  • $90.00

Precalculus

The Precalculus exam tests students' knowledge of specific properties of many types of functions.

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  • $90.00

Business

Financial Accounting

The Financial Accounting exam focuses on the skills and concepts taught in an introductory financial accounting course.

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Information Systems

The Information Systems exam covers material usually taught in an introductory business course.

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  • $90.00

Introductory Business Law

The Introductory Business Law exam covers contracts, the history and sources of American law, and other topics.

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  • $90.00

Principles of Management

The Principles of Management exam requires knowledge of human resources and operational and functional aspects of management.

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  • $90.00

Principles of Marketing

The Principles of Marketing exam covers consumer and organizational markets, marketing strategy, and the marketing mix.

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World Languages

French Language: Levels 1 and 2

The French Language exams measure skills acquired from multiple semesters of studying French.

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German Language: Levels 1 and 2

The German Language exams measure skills acquired from multiple semesters of studying German.

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Spanish Language: Levels 1 and 2

The Spanish Language exams measure skills acquired from multiple semesters of studying Spanish.

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Spanish with Writing: Levels 1 and 2

The Spanish with Writing exams measure skills gained from taking multiple semesters of Spanish, with an emphasis on listening, reading, and writing.

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  • $90.00