Berklee Online accepts 35 CLEP® exams for transferable college credit. Here's every exam, its minimum required score, and credit hours awarded — plus the other credit-by-exam and prior-learning pathways available at this university.
6283 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.35 CLEP® exams organized by category, with the minimum score and credit hours awarded for each.
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Accounting | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Business Law | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Management | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Marketing | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Composition | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| College Composition Modular | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| English Literature | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Humanities | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Human Growth and Development | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introduction to Educational Psychology | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Psychology | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Sociology | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Social Sciences and History | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Calculus | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Chemistry | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| College Algebra | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Mathematics | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Natural Sciences | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Precalculus | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Language Level I | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| French Language Level II | 59 | 3 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level I | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level II | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level I | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level II | 63 | 3 | Start prep → |
Berklee Online is not currently listed as an ACE-aligned or NCCRS member institution in our dataset. However, ACE- and NCCRS-recommended credits are accepted by a large number of U.S. colleges under prior-learning-assessment (PLA) policies, and acceptance is institution-specific. Before enrolling in an ACE or NCCRS course for credit transfer, confirm with the Berklee Online Registrar whether it will accept the specific course toward your degree.
Most students pass their CLEP® on the first try. If you don't, your subscription unlocks the matching ACE/NCCRS self-paced course — with a retake-able final exam. Either route earns you transferable credit at Berklee Online.
Self-paced courses across the full gen-ed and major-requirement catalog. Each carries an official ACE or NCCRS credit recommendation — submitted to the Registrar like any transcript.
Berklee Online is not currently listed as an ACE-aligned or NCCRS member in our dataset, but ACE and NCCRS credits are accepted by a wide range of U.S. institutions under prior-learning-assessment policy. Acceptance is institution-specific — confirm with the Registrar before enrolling in any course intended for credit transfer.
Berklee Online's minimum CLEP® scores run 50 – 63. Generic flashcard apps aim for "passing." We're built for acing.
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We're credit-by-exam prep provider and offer ACE/NCCRS coursework via our partners — both pathways produce official records that feed into Berklee Online's Registrar workflow like any other transcript.
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Berklee Online is the online division of Berklee College of Music, based in Boston, Massachusetts. It offers distance-learning music education through Berklee’s online platform rather than as a separate residential campus. The school serves students who want Berklee coursework and credentials in a flexible online format.
Its academic offerings focus on music and music-related fields such as performance, songwriting, production, composition, music business, and related professional studies. Berklee Online is known for drawing on Berklee faculty and Berklee-developed curriculum, with an emphasis on contemporary music industry skills and practical musicianship. Because it is part of Berklee, its strengths are closely tied to the college’s broader reputation in modern music education.
For transfer and credit-by-exam context, Berklee Online is not a CLEP-granting institution in the way a traditional college might be, and credit policies should be checked carefully for the specific program. Students who want to use CLEP, transfer, or prior-learning credit should confirm whether the receiving Berklee Online program accepts that credit and under what conditions. Policies can differ by course, degree, and academic standing.
Credit evaluation and registration are handled through Berklee Online’s academic and student services processes. As with most higher-education institutions, official transcripts, course equivalencies, and program requirements determine how credits are applied toward a credential. Students should consult the registrar or academic advising resources for the most current rules on transfer credit, registration, and degree progress.
6283 when registering for your CLEP® exam. Scores transmit automatically to the Registrar.One subscription. 25+ CLEP® subjects for prep. 70+ ACE/NCCRS courses via partner. Pass-or-pivot safety net. Start your trial today.
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