Departmental Examination Program (DEP)
DEP exams are usually constructed and graded on campus. Most tests vary from 30 minutes to 3 hours in length, and may include objective questions, essay questions, and/or skills tests.
Some DEP tests may be taken only once. Some may be re-taken after a specified time period. Check with Testing Services for details.
| Test Title (arranged by department) |
Required Score | Credits Awarded | Test Will be Administered in | How Often You May Take the DEP Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | ||||
| Principles of Accounting I | 70% | ACCT 2310 Principles of Accounting I | Accounting Department | Once only |
| Principles of Accounting II | 70% | ACCT 2330 Principles of Accounting II | Accounting Department | Once only |
| Anthropology | ||||
| Cultural Anthropology | 75% | ANTH 2316 Cultural Anthropology | Anthropology Department | Once only |
| Physical Anthropology | See Department | Physical Anthropology | Anthropology Department | Once only |
| Art | ||||
| Drawing I | 4 | ARST 1310 Basic Drawing | Art Department | Once only |
| Design I | 4 | ARST 1315 Two-Dimensional Design | Art Department | Once only |
| Introduction to the Visual Arts (This involves both a test and two written art critiques. Ask Testing Services for an information sheet with details.) | 70% | ARHA 2305 Introduction to Visual Art | Art Department | Once only |
| Astronomy | ||||
| Introduction to Astronomy | 70% | ASTR 1301 Introduction to Astronomy | Astronomy Department | May be repeated on the next scheduled cycle of tests |
| Introduction to Astronomy Lab | 70% | ASTR 1101 Introduction to Astronomy Lab | Astronomy Department | May be repeated on the next scheduled cycle of tests |
| Chemistry | ||||
| Fundamental Chemistry I | 55% | CHEM 1400 Fundamental Chemistry I | Testing Services | Once only |
| General Chemistry I | 56% | CHEM 1402 General Chemistry I | Testing Services | Once only |
| General Chemistry II | 56% | CHEM 1403 General Chemistry II | Testing Services | Once only |
| Computer Science | ||||
| If you would like to test out of a Computer Science class, discuss your options with the chairperson of Computer Science. A helpful hint: Make sure the class you are interested in is actually a CPSC course. For example, Fundamentals of Information Technology is a Management course. | Discuss your options with the chair of the Computer Science department. | |||
| Engineering | ||||
| If you would like to test out of an Engineering class, discuss your options with the chairperson of Engineering. | Discuss your options with the chair of the Engineering department. | |||
| Information Science | ||||
| Enterprise Information Science I | 70% | IFSC 1201 Enterprise Information Science I | Information Science | Once only |
| Leisure Science | ||||
| Golf | 80% | LESC 1117 Beginning Golf | Leisure Science (part of the Department of Health Sciences) | May be repeated with permission of the department chair |
| Swimming | 80% | LESC 1105 Beginning Swimming | Leisure Science (part of the Department of Health Sciences) | May be repeated with permission of the department chair |
| Tennis | 80% | LESC 1116 Beginning Tennis | Leisure Science (part of the Department of Health Sciences) | May be repeated with permission of the department chair |
| Management | ||||
| Advanced Keyboarding | 70% | MGMT 1351 Advanced Keyboarding Applications (available ONLY to those who need the credits for teacher education certification) | Management | May be repeated with permission of the department chair |
| Principles of Word Processing | 70% | MGMT 2335 Principles of Word Processing (available ONLY to those who need the credits for teacher education certification) | Management | May be repeated with permission of the department chair |
| Fundamentals of Information Technology | 70% | MGMT 1310 Fundamentals of Information Technology | Management | May be repeated with permission of the department chair |
| Mathematics | ||||
| Business Calculus | 70% | MATH 1342 Business Calculus | Testing Services | Once per semester (Fall, Summer, or Spring) |
| College Mathematics | 75% | MATH 1315 College Mathematics | Testing Services | Once per semester (Fall, Summer, or Spring) |
| Trigonometry (Available 7-1-06) | 70% | MATH 1303 Trigonometry | Testing Services | Once per semester (Fall, Summer, or Spring) |
| Elementary Algebra | 66% | MATH 0300 Elementary Algebra (This is not a college-level course. See Accuplacer for information on taking a math placement test instead.) | Testing Services | Once per semester (Fall, Summer, or Spring) |
| Intermediate Algebra | 63% | MATH 0301 Intermediate Algebra (This is not a college-level course. See Accuplacer for information on taking a math placement test instead.) | Testing Services | Once per semester (Fall, Summer, or Spring) |
| Music | ||||
| Aural Skills I | 80% | MUTH 2291 Aural Skills I | Music | As approved by the department chair |
| Aural Skills II | 80% | MUTH 2292 Aural Skills II | Music | As approved by the department chair |
| Introduction to Music | 70% | MUHL 2305 Introduction to Music | Music | Once per semester |
| Music Fundamentals | 80% | MUTH 1310 Music Fundamentals | Music | Once per semester |
| Music Theory I | 80% | MUTH 2381 Music Theory I | Music | As approved by the department chair |
| Music Theory II | 70% | MUTH 2391 Music Theory II | Music | As approved by the department chair |
| Public School Music for Elementary Teachers | 70% | MUED 3332 Public School Music for Elementary Teachers | Music | Once only |
| Rhythmic Skills | 90% | MUTH 1211 Rhythmic Skills | Music | Once per semester |
| Physics | ||||
| Physical Concepts (SAT II Subject Test in Physics) | 51st percentile | PHYS 1310 Physical Concepts | SAT test centers — see the SAT website for details | According to SAT restrictions |
| Speech | ||||
| Speech Communication (This involves both a written test and a speech given to the faculty. Ask Testing Services for an information sheet.) | 70% | SPCH 1300 Speech Communication | Speech | May be repeated on the next scheduled cycle of tests |
| Theatre and Dance | ||||
| Introduction to Theatre and Dance (This involves a performance attendance and critique, the reading of a play and analysis, and a written exam. Request an information sheet in Testing Services.) | 70% | THEA 2305 Introduction to Theatre and Dance | The test and script analyis are administered in Testing Services. | Once only |
DEP Scoring Information
Departmental exams vary according to the subject. Some of the passing scores are percentage scores; others are percentile scores. Others are point scores, and a few are simply pass or fail. Complete information is available from the Office of Testing Services.
Score processing time varies, but most score reports are processed within six weeks of the test date.
DEP Test Schedule and Registration
Schedule varies by test. Check the DEP Calendar below.
- To register:
- Come to Testing Services (Ross Hall 409) at least one week prior to the test date.
- Fill out a DEP registration form.
- For all DEPs except math and composition, take the registration form to the appropriate department for approval. (For example, if you want to take a Chemistry DEP, you must take the registration form to the Chemistry Department.) The department chairperson or a designee will sign the form. (This step is not necessary for the math and composition DEPs.)
- If you have questions on how to prepare, ask in the department. (In Testing Services, we have handouts for the Composition II
and Speech DEPs only.) - Submit your completed DEP registration form with a check, money order (payable to UALR), credit card, or exact cash for $35. The deadline to submit your form and fee is at least one week in advance of the test date.
- Receive an Admission Ticket with test day information.
Test Fee
$35 - Check, money order, credit card, or exact cash.
DEP Calendar
| Tests | Test Dates |
| Accounting | By appointment in the Accounting Department |
| Anthropology | By appointment in the Anthropology Department |
| Art | March 1 of each year (Introduction to Visual Arts DEP is offered the fourth Friday after the beginning of the fall and spring semesters) in the Art Department |
| Astronomy | Last week of fall and spring semesters in the Astronomy Department |
| Chemistry | By appointment in Testing Services |
| Computer Science | Contact Testing Services for details |
| Engineering | By appointment in the Engineering Department |
| Leisure Science | During finals week in semesters the class is offered in the Leisure Science Department |
| Management | By appointment in the Management Department |
| Mathematics | Second Thursday of the month by appointment in Testing Services (The Elementary and Intermediate Algebra exams are offered at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. The College Math, Business Calculus, and Trigonometry Exams are offered at 2:00 p.m.) |
| Music | By appointment in the Music Department |
| Physics | According to the College Board Schedule |
| Rhetoric and Writing | The Composition II Departmental Exam was administered for the final time in April 2007. You now have the option of taking the CLEP English Composition with Essay test for credit in Composition I and/or II. See CLEP for more information. |
| Speech | First full week of August, November, and March in the Speech Department |
| Theatre | By appointment in Testing Services |
Updated 10.21.2009