DSST (standardized test)

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DSST (formerly DANTES Subject Standardized Tests) are credit-by-examination tests originated by the United States Department of Defense's Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) program. The program is an extensive series of 33 examinations in college subject areas that are comparable to the final or end-of-course examinations in undergraduate college courses. [1] These tests are frequently used in conjunction with CLEP (College Level Examination Program) tests by students pursuing college degrees in non-traditional formats. Whereas CLEP tests are almost exclusively used for lower level credit at regionally accredited institutions, DSST's are available for both upper and lower level credit.

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Prometric administers Internet-based versions of DSSTs under contract with the Defense Department (for military personnel) or on a fee basis (for civilians).

List of tests

(Test Form Number) (Title) (Credit Amount in Semester Hours) (Minimum Score (Scaled score))

Mathematics

Social Science

Business

Physical Science

Technology

Humanities

In addition to a minimum score of 400 on the multiple-choice test, an examinee must also receive a passing grade on the speech which is graded separately.

B = Baccalaureate Program | BU = Baccalaureate Upper Division

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References

  1. "College Credit By Examination (CLEP & DSST)". DANTES. Retrieved 25 May 2019.