DSST
DSST’s provide an opportunity for people to obtain college credit for what they have learned in non-traditional ways. The DSST Program is made available by Thompson-Prometric and is used by adult education programs, the United States Department of Defense and two and four-year colleges. The DSST program is used by colleges and universities to award college credit to those who demonstrate that they have knowledge comparable to someone who completed the classroom course in the subject.
Detailed descriptions of all DSST examinations, sample questions, and suggested resources for preparation can be accessed through the web at http://www.getcollegecredit.com/. UT Arlington is an open DSST test center, and candidates should contact Testing Services for test dates and registration procedures.
The DSST tests are now computer based and you can receive your scores the same day that you test. You will create your own user name and password, which will enable you to obtain your scores online at http://ibt.prometric.com/dsst from any remote location.
The DSST examinations and scores that are accepted by UT Arlington for credit by examination are listed below. Students who would like credit here at UT Arlington should have their scores sent to UT Arlington, Testing Services (8025).
Fees for DSST:
$20 to UT Arlington as an Administration Fee (non-refundable)
– AND –
$70 to DSST on the day of the test by credit card only.
Our Regular Testing Schedule is Monday – Friday @ 1 pm (excluding Holidays).
Register for the DSST:
Register by Fax:
| Please visit our Test Application Forms page for more information. |
Register by Mail:
| Please visit our Test Application Forms page for more information. |
Register in Person:
| A test application form may be obtained in the Testing Services Office, Davis Hall, Suite 201. You must fill out the form, pay the fee at the Bursar (Davis Hall, 1st floor), and return the completed application to UTA Testing Services. Because there is a limited capacity for each test date, students are encouraged to register for the test as soon as possible. |
DSST’s Principles of Public Speaking test will not be available as a computer administered test and must be ordered. When your test arrives in our office, we will contact you to schedule a test date.
DSST Examination Program1
Satisfactory Scores and Course Credit 2007-2008
| Examination | Score | UT Arlington Courses |
|---|---|---|
| ART | ||
| Art of the Western World | 48 | ART 1309 and 1310 |
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE | ||
| Criminal Justice | 54 | CRCJ 2334 |
| ECONOMICS | ||
| Money and Banking | 50 | ECON 3303 |
| HISTORY | ||
| History of the Vietnam War | 51 | HIST 3361 |
| MATHEMATICS | ||
| Principles of Statistics | 48 | MATH 1308 |
| PHILOSOPHY | ||
| Ethics in America | 672 | PHIL 1304 |
1 DSST scores reported on an official DSST Transcript that meet the minimum requirements for DSST in the section above may be used for credit by examination.
2 A score of 67 and a passing score on the essay is required for credit for PHIL 1304. The essay for this examination must be sent to UT Arlington (8025), where it will be scored by faculty in the Philosophy Department.
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