Need help determining 300 and 400-level CLEPS at TESC

[cookderosa]

Jennifer, thanks but if I were to opt for a BA in Foreign Languages, then what about the foreign language electives? LS appeals to me because I can literally test out of all the remaining credits needed. Unless TESC accepts the foreign language CLEP's for the foreign language electives, then it's just not a possibility for me (I'd like to graduate as soon as possible so I can enter a masters program). If they do, that'd work wonderfully for me as I could even test out of other languages as I'm a native Khmer speaker. Again, thanks for the valuable info!

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I don't know how they transcribe the exam results. Some of those exams (like the GRE) put X number of credits in upper and X in lower, etc. It wouldn't hurt to ask! If you search this forum, you'll find lots of great info on the various foreign language exams and how to take them.
With liberal studies, I believe they cap one area at 18 credits, so you'll still have the other areas remaining- while foreign language allows for 33, but again, I don't know if the electives are filled using the exams. In any event, I have great respect for anyone who can speak 3 languages!!! I think you're awesome!

[SophanPhin82]

After doing some research I think I should switch from LS to History. Most of the exams I'll be taking satisfy history electives. In fact, If I do all the hist. CLEPS and DSST's, I'll only need one class to complete the degree. Luckily, I've found a course offering through Idaho State's distance ed. program that will work (Intro. to East Asian History for $320).

[croc870]

After some research on a different foreign language (Cebuano) it appears that outside of the traditional exams there are three other sources for foreign language exams. For Khmer (which I'm making the assumption is the same as Cambodian) it appears that only BYU applies, but you should check the links below to the language lists to confirm this. Still, $40 for 12 credit hours should save you some money.

Brigham Young University(BYU) Acceptable since it's regionally accredited, but you'll have to find a school to transcript the hours for you or have TESC accept the exam. Tests run $40 by correspondence and you could most likely find a high school willing to proctor it for free for you. You can earn up to 12 credit hours, 8 at the 100 level and 4 at the 200 level.

Foreign Language Achievement Testing Service--BYU

NYU language Exams. These are acceptable to the the big three without transcription. For a 12 credit exam the cost is $300 and for a 16 credit exam the cost is $400.

Proficiency Testing - Foreign Languages | New York University - SCPS

ACTFL testing. They're ACE accredited, so transfer should be easy. Tests come to $209 with ACE transcript fee. You can earn up to 6 lower level and 6 upper level credits with this exam.

Language Testing International - Certified Language Testing in 60+ languages: LTI & ACTFL provide on-demand language proficiency testing for the full spectrum of academic needs

[SophanPhin82]

Croc, thanks for the info. Yes Khmer and Cambodian are interchangeable so I'll try to register for and take the exam since I'm a native speaker. Looks like a cheap and easy way to to earn 6 credits. Thanks!

[rona58]

Like SophanPhin82, I speak enough French, Spanish and German to get at least 30 credits, maybe 36 by CLEP'ing them. But a TESC academic advisor explained to me that for a Foreign Language degree, all 33 required credits in the "area of study" must be in one language, you can't mix and match. So, assuming you get 12 credits for the CLEP, you must take 21 additional credits of French 18th century literature, French film, etc. OR Cervantes, and Mexican playwrights, OR Schiller + 19th century German novelists...you get the idea.
I am therefore going the Liberal Studies route, which will allow me to get all those lovely credits fast and cheap, without being forced to take a bunch of courses I don't want to take.