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 Petersons Test Prep www.excelsior.edu Excelsior College Test Prep www.gmat.org MBA Programs iStudySmart.com Online Study Guides www.istudysmart.com/partnerkey.asp?key=104 iStudySmart Military Discount www.va.gov Department of Veteran Affairs www.act.org ACT College Planning www.afit.edu Air Force Institute of

Technology www.voled.doded.mil DOD Voluntary Education www.fafsa.ed.gov Federal Student Aid www.finaid.org Guide to Financial Aid www.fastweb.com Scholarship Search Engine www.fastaid.com Scholarship Search Engine www.collegenet.com Scholarship Forum & College

Info www.collegboard.com College Search, SAT &

Scholarships www.detc.org Distance Education www.utexas.edu/world/univ Higher Learning www.au.af.mil/au/holmcenter/AFROTC Air Force ROTC www.my.af.mil Officer Training School

https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa/default.aspx Military Spouse Career

Advancement Accounts

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COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP)

TEST #

TEST TITLE

SEM HRS

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION CLEP92 College Composition Modular* 3 CLEP91 College Composition ** 6

MATHEMATICS CLEP11 College Algebra 3 CLEP07 College Mathematics 6 CLEP87 Precalculus 3 CLEP62 Calculus

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SOCIAL SCIENCE CLEP30 American Government 3 CLEP80 History Of The US I - To 1877 3 CLEP79 History Of The US II - 1865 To Present 3 CLEP14 Human Growth & Development 3 CLEP67 Intro To Educational Psychology 3 CLEP70 Introductory Psychology 3 CLEP31 Introductory Sociology 3 CLEP72 Principles Of Macroeconomics 3 CLEP73 Principles Of Microeconomics 3 CLEP05 Social Sciences & History 6 CLEP65 Western Civilization I - To 1648 3 CLEP66 Western Civilization II - 1648 To Present 3

* 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 American Literature 6 CLEP81 Analyzing & Interpreting Literature 6 CLEP20 English Literature 6 CLEP04 Humanities 6 CLEP76 French Language (Levels 1 & 2) 6/12 CLEP75 German Language (Levels 1 & 2) 6/12 CLEP77 Spanish Language (Levels 1 & 2)

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MANAGEMENT CLEP74 Principles Of Management 3 MISCELLANEOUS (Check Exam Matrix for Approval) CLEP18 Biology 6 CLEP26 Chemistry 6 CLEP89 Financial Accounting 3 CLEP17 Introductory Business Law 3 CLEP68 Info Systems & Computer Applications 3 CLEP02 Natural Sciences 6 CLEP69 Principles of Marketing 3

To Prepare for CLEP Exams:

1. Exam descriptions available at:

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/exams.html 2. Study Guides available at the Base Education Center, Room 118 3. Practice Tests available at: www.petersons.com/dod for all CLEP Exams 4. Pre-register for CLEP exams and bring your ticket number to your test. 5. Schedule exam with Lewis University (see inside cover

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DANTES SUBJECT STANDARDIZED TESTS (DSST)

TEST #

TEST TITLE

SEM HRS

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

815 Principles of Public Speaking 3 MATHEMATICS

424 Fundamentals of College Algebra 3 450 Principles of Statistics 3

SOCIAL SCIENCE

465 Western Europe Since 1945 3 469 Intro to the Modern Middle East 3 470 Human/Cultural Geography 3 471 Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union 3U 473 A History of the Vietnam War 3 483 The Civil War and Reconstruction 3U 490 Lifespan Development Psychology 3 494 General Anthropology 3U

HUMANITIES

461 Art of the Western World 3 474 Ethics in America *

(optional essay available) 3U

496 Intro to World Religion 3U MANAGEMENT

530 Human Resource Management 3 531 Organizational Behavior 3 532 Principles of Supervision 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 Business Ethics and Society (new) 3U 489 Foundations of Education 3 495 Substance Abuse 3U 497 Intro to Law Enforcement 3 498 Criminal Justice 3U 500 Astronomy 3 508 Here's to Your Health 3U 511 Environment and Humanity 3 512 Principles of Physical Science I 3 519 Physical Geology 3 524 Principles of Finance 3U 525 Principles of Financial Accounting 3 534 Business Law II 3U 536 Introduction to Computing 3 543 Introduction to Business 3 548 Money and Banking 3U 550 Personal Finance 3 551 Management Information Systems 3U 562 Fundamentals of Counseling 3 812 Business Mathematics 3 820 Technical Writing * 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. Fact Sheets available at:

http://www.getcollegecredit.com/resources.html#factsheets 2. Study Guides available at the Base Library 3. Practice Tests available at www.petersons.com/dod for highlighted DSST 4. Schedule exam with Lewis University (see inside cover)

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EXCELSIOR COLLEGE EXAMINATION (ECE) PROGRAM

ARTS & SCIENCES/BUSINESS:

Abnormal Psychology Microbiology Anatomy & Physiology Organizational Behavior Bioethics Path Physiology Cultural Diversity Psychology of Adulthood & Aging Ethics: Theory and Practice Research Method in Psychology Foundations of Gerontology Social Psychology Human Resource Management Statistics Juvenile Delinquency World Conflicts Labor Relations World Population Life Span Development Psychology 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. Please contact masseygl@lewisu.edu to discuss the possibilities.

Proctoring Fees:

$10 1-2 hours $20 3-4 hours

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TESTING FOR COLLEGE CREDIT… A SMART WAY TO GO!!