Get a Jump Start in Your Education

Webster University’s students come to the institution from various backgrounds and experiences. As an international community united in the mission of providing high-quality academics, we’re committed to honoring those previous learning and training credentials. The knowledge and skills may have been learned through work experience, military service or training, civic activities, volunteer service or self-study.

Assessment can include the preparation of portfolios for review by Webster faculty and/or through credit by examination, in which students may demonstrate knowledge and skills by successfully completing exams.

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)

To receive credit for your nonacademic achievements, you must be able to show how these experiences demonstrate mastery of learning outcomes for a specific course. This is most often done through a formal portfolio, but it can also include approved equivalencies for military or corporate training, as well as thorough subject matter examinations.

Getting Started

Before applying credit, you’ll need to apply for admission. We’re ready to assist you throughout this process. Once admitted, connect with your academic advisor about your career goals, available portfolio resources and how you might qualify for PLA credit.

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Save Time and Money: Applying PLA credit to your degree plan can significantly shorten your degree-completion process. Fees for exams or portfolio completion are considerably less than the cost of tuition.

Gain Understanding: The PLA process can help you discover and better understand the many ways you learn and the ways you can apply learning throughout your life, in your jobs, your community involvement, or other activities outside the classroom.

Develop Your Resume: You can demonstrate to employers how your prior learning adds value to your skill set.

A portfolio is a collection of documents that show you have mastered the outcomes of a specific course. You may enroll in EDEX 1000 Educational Program Analysis to learn how to create your first portfolio. Webster faculty will then assess the portfolio for potential college credit. After that, you may create up to nine additional portfolios for credit.

No, the course is not required. Students may work on their portfolio(s) without taking the EDEX 1000 class and submit the portfolio(s) for credit. Students submitting a portfolio for credit outside of EDEX 1000 are enrolled in EDEX 1001 (a 0-credit-course with a charge of $350 for the portfolio review).

The fee for your first portfolio is covered through the completion of EDEX 1000, which is a 3-credit-hour course at our regular undergraduate rate, if you choose to enroll in the course. Otherwise, all portfolios are assessed a fee of $350 through enrollment in EDEX 1001, a 0-credit-hour course.

Yes, if that training shows mastery of a specific course. This can be done through the completion of a formal portfolio.

Webster has transfer credit and cooperative agreements with all major armed services organizations. The Office of Military Affairs website (webster.edu/military) has an extensive list of transfer courses, as well as other information to help veterans and active duty service members apply their military experience to Webster courses.

All undergraduate degree programs are available when utilizing prior learning assessment. Once you are admitted, you can work with an academic advisor to determine which program is the best fit and of interest to you.

Webster has recently added a new Bachelor of Arts (BA) in General Studies, which is designed for students who need an efficient, flexible and custom-made pathway to an undergraduate degree. It is ideal for those who are interested in exploring multiple fields of study while maximizing prior learning and already-earned credits. Classes are available in a convenient, fully online format. Or blend your program by taking classes online and at one of our worldwide campuses.

Potentially, any undergraduate course can qualify for PLA if you can show mastery of the specific learning outcomes of that course.

Yes. Courses assessed and given PLA endorsement through the portfolio process will be placed on the student transcript as a Webster course, which would count toward residency.

Yes. Students may only submit a total of 10 portfolios for potential credit.

Yes, but seek advice from your academic advisor. It may be more beneficial to take the courses due to time constraints and your expectation toward the completion of your degree.

Students given a positive approval on their portfolio will see their work placed on the transcript as a Webster course. The course will be a pass/fail and will not count in the overall GPA.

PLA courses will appear as Webster courses on the transcript whether they are a required or elective course.

Yes, the EDEX 1000 Education Program Analysis courses is offered online.

Yes, as they will be on the transcript as a Webster course. However, students should check transfer policies of the other institution for eligibility.

Talk with your academic advisor to determine whether PLA is the right path in this case.

No. We’ve partnered with learningcounts.org to provide outside assessment of prior learning. Fee structures will vary, and any credit awarded will be transferred to the university under our current transfer of credit guidelines.

Speak with your advisor to determine if this option would be beneficial to you.

Resources for Portfolios

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Credit by Exam

The University also awards college credit for passing test scores on various exams such as CLEP, DSST, Excelsior College Exams, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and other designated 13th year international credentials. The following general policies apply for credit earned through external credit by exam:

  • A maximum of 32 credit hours will be awarded for first-year work earned through any combination of International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), Austrian Matura, French Baccalaureate, German Abitur, Netherlands VWO, Swiss Maturite, and other designated 13th year programs normally completed prior to enrollment at a University.
  • A maximum of 64 credit hours will be awarded for standardized tests (CLEP, DSST, Excelsior College Exams, Global Assessment Certificate), as this credit is normally designated as lower division.
  • Duplicate coursework is not permitted.
  • Credit awarded through exams does not affect a student's GPA.
  • Credit awarded through external exams does not count toward the University's residency requirement.
  • Degree-seeking students should speak with their academic advisor to discuss how the credit may apply toward degree requirements.

Click on the appropriate link below for policy and/or equivalencies for the selected exam or credential.

Webster University awards credit for the Advanced Placement (AP) Program. These tests are administered by the College Board in U.S. high schools.

To receive credit, entering students must request the College Board/AP Services to send official test results to the University. Generally, scores from the senior year of high school reach us in late July, and we notify students in writing of the credit they’ll receive shortly thereafter.

For information on how a student can request an official copy of the AP score report, go to the College Board website. The College Board code for Webster is 6933.

Webster University faculty reviews the content of the Advanced Placement Program to determine course equivalents and required scores. The following chart provides a list of AP courses considered for  credit at Webster.

Scores of 3 or higher are required for credit toward the Global Citizenship Program (GCP). For the department equivalent, some may require a score of 4 or 5. If there is no GCP or department equivalent listed, the exam will come in as general elective credit. Refer to the listed score in chart below.

AP Subject GCP Equivalent
(scores of 3 or higher)
Required Score Department Equivalent Credit Hours
Art History ROC 3, 4, 5   3
  4, 5 ARHS 2210 Intercultural History of Art 3
Art Studio 2D Design ARTS 3, 4, 5   3
  4, 5 Portfolio required for equivalency within the Art department 3
Art Studio 3D Design ARTS 3, 4, 5   3
  4, 5 Portfolio required for equivalency within the Art department 3
Drawing ARTS 3, 4, 5   3
  4, 5 Portfolio required for equivalency within the Art department 3
Biology PNW 3, 4 BIOL 1020/1021 Biology of Animals with Lab 4
PNW 5 BIOL 1550/1551 Essentials of Biology I with Lab 4
Calculus AB QL 3, 4, 5   5
  4, 5 MATH 1610 Calculus I 5
Calculus BC QL 3 MATH 1610 Calculus I 5
QL 4, 5 MATH 1610 Calculus I, MATH 1620 Calculus II 10
Calculus (Pre)   4, 5 MATH 1480 Precalculus 3
Chemistry PNW 3, 4, 5   4
  5 CHEM 1100/1101 General Chemistry I with Lab 4
Chinese Language and Culture GLBL and INTC 3, 4 CHIN 1090 Elementary Chinese Level I, CHIN 1100 Elementary Chinese Level II 6
GLBL and INTC 5 CHIN 1090 Elementary Chinese Level I, CHIN 1100 Elementary Chinese Level II, CHIN 2090 Intermediate Chinese Level I, CHIN 2100 Intermediate Chinese Level II 12
English Language and Composition WCOM 3, 4, 5   6
  4, 5 WRIT 1010 Composition, General Elective 6
English Literature and Composition WCOM and ROC 3, 4, 5   6
  4, 5 WRIT 1010 Composition, ENGL 1030 Introduction to Literature  6
Environmental Science PNW 3, 4, 5   4
  4, 5 SCIN 1100/1101 Earth Science and the Environment with Lab 4
European History ROC 3, 4, 5 HIST 2230 Age of Total War, HIST 2210 Early Modern Europe 6
French Language and Culture GLBL and INTC 3, 4 FREN 1090 Elementary French Level I, FREN 1100 Elementary French Level II 6
GLBL and INTC 5 FREN 1090 Elementary French Level I, FREN 1100 Elementary French Level II, FREN 2090 Intermediate French Level I, FREN 2100 Intermediate French Level II 12
German Language and Culture GLBL and INTC 3, 4 GRMN 1090 Elementary German Level I, GRMN 1100 Elementary German Level II 6
GLBL and INTC 5 GRMN 1090 Elementary German Level I, GRMN 1100 Elementary German Level II, GRMN 2090 Intermediate German Level I, GRMN 2100 Intermediate German Level II 12
Government and Politics: Comparative GLBL 3, 4, 5 POLT 1080 Introduction to Comparative Politics 3
Government and Politics: United States SSHB 3, 4, 5 POLT 1060 Introduction to American Politics 3
Human Geography SSHB 3, 4, 5   3
  4, 5 ANSO 1095 Introduction to Geography: World and Regional 3
Italian Language and Culture GLBL and INTC 3, 4 ITAL 1090 Elementary Italian Level I, ITAL 1100 Elementary Italian Level II 6
GLBL and INTC 5 ITAL 1090 Elementary Italian Level I, ITAL 1100 Elementary Italian Level II, ITAL 2090 Intermediate Italian Level I, ITAL 2100 Intermediate Italian Level II 12
Japanese Language and Culture GLBL and INTC 3, 4 JAPN 1090 Elementary Japanese Level I, JAPN 1100 Elementary Japanese Level II 6
GLBL and INTC 5 JAPN 1090 Elementary Japanese Level I, JAPN 1100 Elementary Japanese Level II, JAPN 2090 Intermediate Japanese Level I, JAPN 2100 Intermediate Japanese Level II 12
Latin ROC 3, 4 LATN 1090 Elementary Latin Level I, LATN 1100 Elementary Latin Level II 6
ROC 5 LATN 1090 Elementary Latin Level I, LATN 1100 Elementary Latin Level II, LATN 2090 Intermediate Latin Level I 9
Macroeconomics* SSHB 3, 4, 5 ECON 2030 Principles of Macroeconomics
*If taken with AP Microeconomics will satisfy ECON 2000 Survey of Economics, which is required of most majors in the School of Business. See the catalog for requirements for each major.
3
Microeconomics* SSHB 3, 4, 5 ECON 2020 Principles of Microeconomics
*If taken with AP Macroeconomics will satisfy ECON 2000 Survey of Economics, which is required of most majors in the School of Business. See the catalog for requirements for each major.
3
Music Theory ARTS 3, 4, 5 MUSC 1000 Fundamentals of Musicianship 3
Physics I PNW 3, 4, 5 PHYS 1710/1711 College Physics I with Lab 4
Physics II PNW 3, 4, 5 PHYS 1720/1721 College Physics II with Lab 4
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism   3, 4, 5 PHYS 2040/2041 University Physics II with Lab 4
Physics C: Mechanics PNW 3, 4, 5 PHYS 2030/2031 University Physics I with Lab 4
Psychology SSHB 3, 4, 5   3
  4, 5 PSYC 1100 Introduction to Psychology 3
Research WCOM 3   3
WCOM 4, 5   6
Seminar CRI 3   3
CRI 4, 5   6
Spanish Language and Culture ROC 3, 4, 5 SPAN 3250 Introduction to Literature 3
GLBL and INTC 3, 4 SPAN 1090 Elementary Spanish Level I, SPAN 1100 Elementary Spanish Level II 6
GLBL and INTC 5 SPAN 1090 Elementary Spanish Level I, SPAN 1100 Elementary Spanish Level II, SPAN 2090 Intermediate Spanish Level I, SPAN 2100 Intermediate Spanish Level II 12
Statistics QL 3, 4, 5 BUSN 2750 Introduction to Statistics 3
QL 4, 5 MATH 2200 Statistics 3
United States History ROC 3, 4, 5 HIST 1300 Colonial and Revolutionary
America, HIST 1310 Nineteenth Century America
6
World History: Modern ROC 3, 4, 5 INTL 1500 The World System Since 1500 or HIST 1000 World Systems since 1500 3

Webster University reserves the right to correct errors in these listings or to make revisions in credit awards or course equivalencies without prior notice.

Webster University awards credit for the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). Specific information about CLEP exams is available on the College Board website.

Webster University, St. Louis serves as a testing center for CLEP. Please contact the Testing Center at 314-246-8225 for more information. If you choose to take the test elsewhere, simply direct the scores to Webster. The College Board/CLEP code for Webster University is 6933.

Prior to completing a CLEP exam, it is recommended that you discuss this with your academic advisor. There are many factors to consider, such as how it will apply toward degree requirements, potential duplication of credit, or whether certain upper-level courses completed may restrict any additional lower-level credit (particularly in languages).

Webster University faculty reviews the content of the CLEP exams to determine course equivalents and required scores. The following chart provides a list of CLEP exams considered for credit at Webster. 

CLEP Exam Required Score GCP Equivalent Department Equivalent Credit Hours
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature 50 ROC General Elective 3
American Literature 50 ROC General Elective 3
College Composition 50 - General Elective 3
59 WCOM WRIT 1010 Composition and General Elective 6
English Composition Modular 50 WCOM General Elective 3
English Literature 50 ROC General Elective 3
Humanities 50 ROC General Elective 3
French Language* 50 GLBL and INTC FREN 1090 Elementary French Level I,
FREN 1100 Elementary French Level II
6
59 GLBL and INTC FREN 1090 Elementary French Level I,
FREN 1100 Elementary French Level II,
FREN 2090 Intermediate French Level I
9
German Language* 50 GLBL and INTC GRMN 1090 Elementary German Level I,
GRMN 1100 Elementary German Level II
6
59 GLBL and INTC GRMN 1090 Elementary German Level I,
GRMN 1100 Elementary German Level II,
GRMN 2090 Intermediate German Level I
9
Spanish Language* 50 GLBL and INTC SPAN 1090 Elementary Spanish Level I,
SPAN 1100 Elementary Spanish Level II
6
59 GLBL and INTC SPAN 1090 Elementary Spanish Level I,
SPAN 1100 Elementary Spanish Level II,
SPAN 2090 Intermediate Spanish Level I
9
American Government 50 SSHB POLT 1060 Introduction to American Politics 3
History of the US I: Early Colonization to 1877 50 ROC HIST 1300 Revolutionary America 3
History of the US II: 1865 to Present 50 ROC HIST 1310 Nineteenth Century America 3
Human Growth and Development 50 SSHB PSYC 2300 Lifespan Development 3
Intro to Educational Psychology 50 SSHB PSYC 2400 Educational Psychology 3
Prin of Macroeconomics 50 SSHB ECON 2030 Principles of Macroeconomics
If Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Macroeconomics are taken together, they will satisfy ECON 2000 Survey of Economics, which is required of most majors in the School of Business. See the catalog for requirements for each major.
3
Prin of Microeconomics 50 SSHB ECON 2020 Principles of Microeconomics
If Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Macroeconomics are taken together, they will satisfy ECON 2000 Survey of Economics, which is required of most majors in the School of Business. See the catalog for requirements for each major.
3
Intro Psychology 50 SSHB PSYC 1100 Introduction to Psychology 3
Intro Sociology 50 SSHB SOCI 1100 Introduction to Sociology 3
Social Sciences and History 50 SSHB General Elective 6
Western Civ I: Ancient Near East to 1648 50 ROC General Elective 3
Western Civ II: 1648 to Present 50 ROC General Elective 3
Biology** 50 PNW General Elective 6
Calculus 50 QL MATH 1470 Survey of Calculus 3
Chemistry** 50 PNW General Elective 6
College Algebra 50 QL MATH 1430 College Algebra 3
College Mathematics 50 QL MATH 1410 Introductory College Mathematics or MATH 1490 Finite Mathematics 3
Natural Sciences 50 PNW General Elective 6
Precalculus 50 QL General Elective 3
Financial Accounting 50 - ACCT 2010 Financial Accounting 3
Information Systems 50 - COSC 1540 Emerging Technologies 3
Intro Business Law 50 - MNGT 3280 Introduction to Business Law 3
Principles of Management 50 - MNGT 2100 Management Theory and Practice 3
Principles of Marketing 50 - MNGT 3500 Marketing 3

* Before transferring CLEP credit, you may wish to contact the Department of Global Languages and Cultures to ask about their Recognition Credit. This option grants Webster credit you can use towards a minor in French, German or Spanish. Call the department office at 314-968-7047 for more information.

** The CLEP science exams do not offer laboratory components, therefore cannot be considered equivalent to courses in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics department at Webster which require labs.

Webster University reserves the right to correct errors in these listings or to make revisions in credit awards or course equivalencies without prior notice.

Webster University awards credit for the Excelsior College Examinations (ECEs). Specific information about ECE exams is available on the Excelsior Exams website.

Prior to completing an ECE exam, it is recommended that you discuss this with your academic advisor. There are many factors to consider, such as how it will apply toward degree requirements, potential duplication of credit, and whether you have already transferred the maximum number of credits in any category.

Webster University faculty reviews the content of the ECE exams to determine course equivalents and required scores. The following chart provides a list of ECE exams considered for credit at Webster.

Note: Exams are listed for relevancy to the Global Citizenship Program (GCP) and the academic departments. For questions about how ECE exams apply to the previous general education model, please see an advisor. If a student has questions about which general education program they are to follow, they should confer with their advisor or admissions counselor.

Exam Number ECE Exam Required Score GCP Equivalent Department Equivalent Credit Hours and Level
459 Abnormal Psychology C SSHB PSYC 3125 Abnormal Psychology 3 upper
509 Anatomy and Physiology C - BIOL 1610 Anatomy and Physiology I, and BIOL 1620 Anatomy and Physiology II 6 lower
259/413 Bioethics: Philosophical Issues C ETH PHIL 2340 Bioethics 3 upper or 3 lower
545 Cultural Diversity C SSHB MULC 1100 Introduction to Multicultural Studies 3 upper
360/415 Earth Science C PNW SCIN 1010 Topics in Physical Science 3 lower
434 English Composition C WCOM WRIT 1010 Composition 6 lower
484 Ethics: Theory and Practice C ETH General Elective 3 upper
407 Foundations of Gerontology C - General Elective
This will not apply as a departmental elective for majors within the Department of Science and Health.
3 upper
351/486 Human Resource Management C - MNGT 3400 Human Resource Management 3 upper
417 Interpersonal Communication C SSHB SPCM 1280 Interpersonal Communication 3 lower
363/416 Introduction to Philosophy C ROC PHIL 1100 Introduction to Philosophy 3 lower
364/411 Juvenile Delinquency C - PSYC 3425 Juvenile Delinquency 3 upper
352/538 Labor Relations C - MNGT 3420 Labor-Management Relations 3 upper
583 Life Span Developmental Psychology C SSHB PSYC 2300 Lifespan Development 3 lower
558 Microbiology C PNW General Elective 3 lower
353/435 Organizational Behavior C - MNGT 3450 Principles of Organizational Behavior 3 upper
354/584 Pathophysiology C - BIOL 4030 Pathophysiology 3 upper
355/485 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging C SSHB PSYC 2950 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging 3 upper
356/436 Research Methods in Psychology C - PSYC 2825 Introduction to Research Methods 3 upper
357/412 Social Psychology C SSHB PSYC 3600 Social Psychology 3 upper
367/512 World Conflicts Since 1900 C - General Elective 3 upper

Nursing Exams

Credit may not be given if a student has earned credit in basic nursing education. These examinations are normally not used as part of a BSN program. Credit may not be granted for exams that duplicate content or areas.

Upper level credit may be considered, if content not duplicated by previous coursework. Students must receive approval from Chair of the Nursing Department and the Registrar prior to taking exams. 

Exam Number ECE Exam Required Score Equivalent Credit Hours and Level
554 Adult Nursing C General Elective 8 upper
546 Community Focused Nursing C General Elective 4 upper
490 Essentials of Nursing Care: Chronicity C General Elective 3 lower
489 Essentials of Nursing Care: Health Differences C General Elective 3 lower
488 Essentials of Nursing Care: Health Safety C General Elective 3 lower
491 Essentials of Nursing Care: Reproductive Health C General Elective 3 lower
403 Fundamentals of Nursing C General Elective 8 lower
492 Health Differences Across the Life Span 1 C General Elective 3 lower
493 Health Differences Across the Life Span 2 C General Elective 3 lower
494 Health Differences Across the Life Span 3 C General Elective 3 lower
457 Maternal and Child Nursing (Baccalaureate) C General Elective 8 upper
453 Maternal and Child Nursing (Associate) C General Elective 6 lower
503 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing C General Elective 8 upper
537 Research in Nursing C General Elective 3 upper
495 Transition to the Registered Professional Nurse Role C General Elective 3 lower

Webster University reserves the right to correct errors in these listings or to make revisions in credit awards or course equivalencies without prior notice.

Webster University awards credit for the DANTES Subject Standardized Test (DSST). Specific information about DSST exams is available on the DSST website.

Webster University, St. Louis serves as a testing center for DSST. Please contact the Testing Center at 314-246-8225 for more information. If you choose to take the test elsewhere, simply direct the scores to Webster.

Prior to completing a DSST exam, it is recommended that you discuss this with your academic advisor. There are many factors to consider, such as how it will apply toward degree requirements, potential duplication of credit, and whether you have already transferred the maximum number of credits in any category.

Webster University faculty reviews the content of the DSST exams to determine course equivalents and required scores. The following chart provides a list of DSST exams considered for credit at Webster.

DSST Exam Required Score GCP Equivalent Department Equivalent Credit Hours and Level
Art of the Western World 400/434 ROC ARHS 2210 Introduction to the History of Western Art
(Minimum score of 434 to receive department equivalency)
3 lower
Astronomy 400 PNW SCIN 1150 Astronomy 3 lower
Business Ethics and Society 400 - BUSN 4300 Business Ethics 3 upper
Business Mathematics 400 QL MATH 1360 Business Mathematics 3 lower
Civil War and Reconstruction 400 ROC HIST 1010 Topics in History 3 upper
Criminal Justice 400 - CRIM 2250 Introduction to Crime Control Systems 3 lower
Environmental Science 400 PNW SCIN 1010 Topics in Physical Science 3 lower
Ethics in America 400 ROC and ETH PHIL 2110 Introduction to Ethics 3 upper
Foundations of Education 400 SSHB EDUC 2800 Foundations in Education
(does not meet departmental requirement for Education majors)
3 lower
Fundamentals of College Algebra 400 QL MATH 1430 College Algebra 3 lower
Fundamentals of Counseling 400 - PSYC 3900 Introduction to Counseling 3 lower
Fundamentals of Cybersecurity 400 - General Elective 3 upper
General Anthropology 400 ROC ANTH 2000 Issues in Contemporary Anthropology 3 lower
Health and Human Development 400 - HLSC 1310 Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle 3 lower
History of Vietnam War 400 ROC HIST 1010 Topics in History 3 lower
Human Resource Management 400 - MNGT 3400 Human Resource Management 3 lower
Introduction to Geography 400 SSHB ANTH 1400 Introduction to Geography: World and Regional 3 lower
Introduction to Business 400 - BUSN 1200 Introduction to Business 3 lower
Computing and Information Technology 400 - COSC 1540 Emerging Technologies 3 lower
Intro to Law Enforcement 400 - CRIM 3000 Topics in Criminology 3 upper
Introduction to World Religions 400 ROC RELG 1060 World Religions 3 lower
Lifespan Developmental Psychology 400 SSHB PSYC 2300 Lifespan Development 3 lower
Management Information Systems 400 - General Elective 3 lower
Money and Banking 400 - ECON 3200 Money and Banking 3 upper
Organizational Behavior 400 - MNGT 3450 Principles of Organizational Behavior 3 lower
Personal Finance 400 - BUSN 2210 Personal Finance 3 lower
Principles of Advanced English Composition 400 WCOM - 3 lower
Principles of Finance 400 - General Elective
(an Introduction to Finance course; does not duplicate FINC 3210)
3 lower
Principles of Public Speaking (speech required)
This exam is not available at the Webster St. Louis Testing Center.
400 OCOM SPCM 1040 Public Speaking 3 lower
Principles of Statistics 400 QL BUSN 2750 Introduction to Statistics or STAT 1100 Descriptive Statistics 3 lower
Principles of Supervision 400 - MNGT 2400 Supervisory Management 3 lower
History of the Soviet Union 400 ROC HIST 2250 History of Russia 3 upper
Drug and Alcohol Abuse 400 - PSYC 4550 Drug and Chemical Dependency 3 upper
Technical Writing 400 WCOM WRIT 2090 Writing in the Workplace 3 lower

Webster University reserves the right to correct errors in these listings or to make revisions in credit awards or course equivalencies without prior notice.

Webster University will award up to 32 credits for International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma and certificate. Webster University recognizes the academic course work completed in both the diploma program and the career-related program for advanced standing credit. Credit is awarded as follows:

  • Higher Level (HL) subjects: 8 credits for each grade of 4 or higher.
  • Standard Level (SL) subjects: 4 credits for each grade of 4 or higher.

There are several acceptable formats for IB score results. A student may submit:

  • Copies of the original diploma certified by a Webster University Admissions counselor.
  • Official score reports from IB sent to the student.
  • Official score reports from IB sent to Webster.
  • Score reports reported via the web, verified by Webster.

Webster University faculty reviews the content of the IB courses to determine course equivalents. The following chart provides a list of IB exams considered for credit at Webster. A course will only be eligible for elective credit if indicated by a dash (-). Theory of knowledge, extended essay, and creativity, activity and service are not eligible for advanced standing credit.

Please note: If more than one course equivalency is listed, only the first will apply if subject taken at the standard level. Both equivalencies will apply if subject taken at the higher level.

IB Course SL Course Equivalency SL GCP Area HL Course Equivalency
(in addition to SL Equivalency)
HL GCP Area
Language A: Literature ENGL 1044 ROC - -
Language A: Language and Literature ENGL 1044 ROC - -
Language ab initio If first/native language: ENGL 1044 ROC - -
If secondary/foreign language: ILC 1090 GLBL and INTC ILC 1090 GLBL INTC
Language B If first/native language: ENGL 1044 ROC - -
If secondary/foreign language: ILC 1090 GLBL and INTC ILC 1100 GLBL INTC
English A1 or A2 ENGL 1044 ROC - -
Literature and Performance ENGL 1044 ROC - -
Classical Languages: Latin LATN 1090 Elementary Latin Level I ROC LATN 1100 Elementary Latin Level II ROC
Classical Languages: Greek ILC 1090 Elementary Language Level I GLBL and INTC ILC 1100 Elementary Language Level II GLBL INTC
Business and Management MNGT 2100 Management Theory and Practices - - -
Economics ECON 2030 Principles of Macroeconomics SSHB ECON 2000 Survey of Economics  
Geography ANTH 1400 Introduction to Geography: World and Regional SSHB - -
History of Europe and Islamic World HIST 2610 ROC - -
History: Twentieth Century World History HIST 2610 GLBL - -
Information Tech in Global Society - - - -
Philosophy PHIL 1100 Introduction to Philosophy ROC PHIL 2080 ROC
Psychology PSYC 1100 Introduction to Psychology SSHB PSYC 2000 SSHB
Social and Cultural Anthropology ANTH 1100 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology ROC ANTH 2000  ROC
World Religions RELG 1060 GLBL - -
Global Politics POLT 2610 SSHB - -
Biology BIOL 1550/1551 Essentials of Biology I with Lab PNW BIOL 1560/1561 Essentials of Biology II with Lab PNW
Chemistry CHEM 1100/1101 General Chemistry I with Lab PNW CHEM 1110/1111 General Chemistry II with Lab PNW
Design Technology - - - -
Physics PHYS 1710/1711 College Physics I with Lab PNW - PNW
Environmental Systems and Societies - PNW n/a n/a
Sports, Exercise and Health Science EXSC 1400 PNW - -
Mathematical Studies MATH 1410 Introductory College Mathematics QL MATH 1430 College Algebra QL
Mathematics MATH 1410 Introductory College Mathematics QL MATH 1430 College Algebra QL
Further Mathematics MATH 1410 Introductory College Mathematics QL MATH 1430 College Algebra QL
Computer Science COSC 1540 Emerging Technologies - - -
Dance - ARTS - -
Music MUSC 1050 Introduction to Music Appreciation ARTS   ARTS
Film FLST 1000 Film and TV Appreciation ARTS - ARTS
Theatre THEA 1050 Theatre Appreciation ARTS - ARTS
Visual Arts - ARTS - ARTS

Webster University reserves the right to correct errors in these listings or to make revisions in credit awards or course equivalencies without prior notice.

Webster University will recognize ACT Education Solutions, Limited’s Global Assessment Certificate (GAC) Program as satisfying our undergraduate admission requirements.

Students will have to finish the program with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. If the GPA is lower than 2.5, students will be considered on a case by case basis.

All new applicants for whom English is a second language are required to present either TOEFL scores of at least 80 iBT, 550 PBT or IELTS score of at least 6.0. If English scores do not meet the above requirement, students will be considered on case by case basis.

Webster University will award 39 credits for the Global Assessment Certificate, 3 credits for each exam, as follow:

Course/Exam Number Title Credits
GAC014 Academic English III: Listening and Speaking 3
GAC015 Academic English III: Reading and Writing Skills 3
GAC012 Business II: Business Studies 3
GAC022 Business III: International Business Studies 3
GAC006 Business, Science and Social Science I: Communication 3
GAC005 Computing I: Intro to Computing for Academic Studies 3
GAC017 Computing III: Digital Communication 3
GAC011 Computing II: Data Management 3
GAC010 Mathematics II: Probability, Statistics and Finance 3
GAC016 Mathematics III: Calculus and Advanced Applications 3
GAC023 Science III: General Science 3
GAC027 Social Science II: Identify and Interaction in Society 3
GAC028 Social Science III: Research Skills and Global Issues 3

Webster University reserves the right to correct errors in these listings or to make revisions in credit awards or course equivalencies without prior notice.

Webster University awards credit for StraighterLine courses. Specific information about StraighterLine courses can be found on the StraighterLine website. In order to receive credit, students must request an official transcript be sent from the American Council on Education (ACE).

Prior to completing a StraighterLine course, it is recommended that you discuss this with your academic advisor. There are many factors to consider, such as how it will apply toward degree requirements,  potential duplication of credit, or whether certain upper-level courses completed may restrict any additional lower-level credit (particularly in languages). The following StraighterLine courses have been evaluated based on Webster’s Global Citizenship Program (GCP), a general education program developed by Webster University faculty to help prepare students to confront global problems and 21st century challenges. Please consult with your Webster admissions counselor or academic advisor to determine how StraighterLine credit could transfer in as department credit.

StraighterLine Courses Required Score GCP Equivalent Credit Hours
Accounting I 70 General Elective 3
Accounting II  70 General Elective 3
American Government 70 SSHB 3
Anatomy and Physiology I 70 PNW 3
Anatomy and Physiology II 70 PNW 3
Business Communication 70 General Elective 3
Business Ethics 70 ETH 3
Business Law 70 General Elective 3
Business Statistics 70 QL 3
College Algebra 70 QL 3
Cultural Anthropology 70 ROC 3
English Composition I 70 WCOM 3
English Composition II 70 WCOM 3
Financial Accounting 70 General Elective 3
First Aid/CPR 70 General Elective 3
General Calculus I 70 QL 4
General Calculus II 70 QL 4
General Chemistry I 70 PNW 3
General Physics 70 PNW 3
Introduction to Biology 70 PNW 3
Introduction to Business 70 General Elective 3
Introduction to Communication 70 SSHB 3
Introduction to Criminal Justice 70 SSHB 3
Introduction to Environmental Science 70 PNW 3
Introduction to Nutrition 70 General Elective 3
Introduction to Philosophy 70 ROC 3
Introduction to Psychology 70 SSHB 3
Introduction to Religion 70 ROC 3
Introduction to Sociology 70 SSHB 3
Introduction to Statistics 70 QL 4
Macroeconomics 70 SSHB 3
Managerial Accounting 70 General Elective 3
Medical Terminology 70 General Elective 3
Microbiology 70 PNW 3
Microeconomics 70 SSHB 3
Organizational Behavior 70 General Elective 3
Personal Finance 70 General Elective 3
Personal Fitness & Wellness 70 General Elective 3
Pharmacology 70 General Elective 3
Precalculus 70 QL 3
Principles of Management 70 General Elective 3
Spanish I 70 GLBL and INTC 4
Spanish II 70 GLBL and INTC 4
Survey of World History 70 ROC 3
United States History I 70 ROC 3
United States History II 70 ROC 3
Western Civilization I 70 ROC 3
Western Civilization II 70 ROC 3

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