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2. Complete coursework in excess of graduation requirements during the semester (or summer session) when graduation occurs.
3. Attempt no more than 18 units during the final undergraduate semester (or 15 units during summer session).
4. Request no more than a maximum of 12 units of 300-, 400-, or 500-numbered courses for postbaccalaureate credit.
5. Submit petition before the end of the first week of classes (or the first week of summer Term A) of the final undergraduate semester (or term) when graduation occurs.
6. Petition the Dean of the College of Education.
7. Graduate at the end of the semester (or summer session) the petition is made.
The maximum amount of extension and correspondence credit which may be accepted toward the minimum requirements for the bachelor's degree is 24 semester units. Extension and correspondence credit are not counted in satisfaction of the minimum residence requirement. A maximum of nine units in extension courses at San Diego State University may be accepted as part of the requirements for the master's degree, subject to limitations described in the Graduate Bulletin.
Continuing education courses offered by departments are of two kinds. The first includes regular courses listed in the General Catalog which are available for use by students in meeting college and university credit requirements of various kinds, and are usually at the upper division level. A second kind is offered by some departments at the X-01 through X-79 and X-397 level and serves to meet the needs of specific community groups.
Courses numbered 80 through 99 are nonbaccalaureate level and are not acceptable for a bachelor's degree; those numbered 100 through 299 are in the lower division (freshman and sophomore years); those numbered 300 through 499 are in the upper division (junior and senior years) and intended for undergraduates; those numbered 500 through 599 are in the upper division and are also acceptable for advanced degrees when taken by students admitted to graduate standing; those numbered 600 through 799 are graduate courses; and those numbered 800 through 899 are doctoral courses. Courses numbered at the 900 level are reserved for graduate courses in certain professional curricula as part of advanced certificate, credential, and licensure programs and are specifically intended for students admitted to the University with postbaccalaureate classified standing. Courses numbered at the 900 level are not applicable to other graduate programs.
Courses numbered X-01 through X-79 and X-397 are professional advancement units offered only through Extension to meet specific academic needs of community groups and are not acceptable toward an undergraduate or graduate degree.
San Diego State University grants credit for passing scores on The College Board Advanced Placement Examinations, on certain tests in the College-Level Examination Program, and on Higher Level subjects in the International Baccalaureate program. It also grants credit for locally administered "credit by examination" tests. A total of 30 units will be allowed for credit earned through examination (excluding Advanced Placement). The details in each case are provided below.
San Diego State University grants credit toward its undergraduate degrees for successful completion of examinations of the Advanced Placement Program of The College Board. Students who present scores of three or better may be granted college credit.
High school students who intend to participate in this program should make the necessary arrangements with their high schools and should indicate at the time they take the Advanced Placement Examinations that their test scores be sent to San Diego State University. To obtain credit and advanced placement, you should contact the Office of Admissions and Records.
The Advanced Placement Credit table on the following page indicates the units granted for the score attained and the course equivalents for each of the examinations offered.
The University grants credit (see table below) on four of the five CLEP General Examinations (Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences) and on four of the CLEP Subject Examinations (Calculus with Elementary Functions, College Algebra and Trigonometry, General Chemistry, and Statistics).
Maximum credit of six units may be granted in each of the general examinations in social science, natural science, and humanities. Three units of credit are granted for the general examination in mathematics.
A total of thirty units of credit may be granted for all types of credit by examination. Credit is not allowed if coursework in the subject area has been completed. For further information, contact the Office of Admissions and Records or the University Advising Center.
GENERAL EXAMINATIONS
PASSING MAXIMUM CREDIT GENERAL EDUCATION
EXAMINATION SCORE GRANTED CREDIT
Natural Science 500 6 units 3 units in life science
3 units in physical science
Social Science 500 6 units 3 units in social science
3 units in history
Humanities 500 6 units 3 units in literature
3 units in fine arts
Mathematics 500 6 units None. Satisifies
Mathematics Competency
requirements only.
SUBJECT EXAMINATIONS
PASSING MAXIMUM CREDIT SDSU COURSE GENERAL EDUCATION
EXAMINATION SCORE GRANTED EQUIVALENT CREDIT GRANTED
College Algebra/ 49 3 units None Yes
Trignometry
Calculus with Elemen- 51 3 units MATH 121 Yes
tary Funcitons
General Chemistry 48 3 units CHEM 200 Yes
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