NOTE: UA Little Rock is not a testing center for DSST.
University Credit-by-Policy 503.5

What is DSST?

DSST is an extensive series of examinations in college subject areas that are comparable to the final or end-of-course examinations in undergraduate college courses. These tests are frequently used in conjunction with CLEP (College Level Examination Program) tests by students pursuing college degrees in non-traditional formats. Whereas CLEP tests are almost exclusively used for lower-level credit at regionally accredited institutions, DSST’s are available for both upper and lower-level credit.

Prometric administers Internet-based versions of DSSTs under contract with the Defense Department (for military personnel) or on a fee basis (for civilians).

DSST Official Score Report/Transcript Required

UA Little Rock requires the submission of an official score report/transcript that is sent directly from DSST. We cannot accept a fax, photocopy, student report, or other form.

Before you purchase and request a score report:

  1. check the table below to see if the test you took is accepted for credit at UA Little Rock, and
  2. if you achieved the required score.

This table refers to DSST tests ONLY. If you took a CLEP test through DANTES, refer to the CLEP Information section.

One must wait 90 days before retaking the same exam.

DSST Test Title
by UA Little Rock department
Required Score
(prior to 2008)
Required Score
(2008 to present)
Credit Awarded
Accounting
Principles of Financial Accountingn/an/aNot accepted for credit
Anthropology
General Anthropologyn/an/aNot accepted for credit
Art
Art of the Western Worldn/an/aNot accepted for credit
Astronomy
Astronomy48400ASTR 1301, Introduction to Astronomy
Biology/Environmental Health Sciences
Environmental Science
(formerly Environment and Humanity: The Race to Save the Planet)
n/an/aNot accepted for credit as of 8/28/2018.
(Prior Credit: ENHS 2320, Introduction to Environmental Health Sciences)
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice58400CRJU 2300, Introduction to Criminal Justice
Introduction to Law Enforcementn/an/aNot accepted for credit
Educational Leadership
Foundations of Educationn/an/aNot accepted for credit
Economics and Finance
Business Mathematicsn/an/aNot accepted for credit
Money and Banking48400ECON 2323, Principles of Macroeconomics
Personal Finance46400FINC 2300, Personal Finance
Principles of Financen/a434FINC 3310, Business Finance
Geology/Earth Science
Introduction to Geologyn/an/aNot currently accepted for credit.
Health Sciences
Substance Abuse
(Prior to 2008, Drug and Alcohol Abuse)
49400Not Accepted for credit as of June 2018.
Prior Credit: HSCI 3377, Drug Education
Here’s to Your Health48400HSCI 1370, Personal Health
History
Civil War and Reconstructionn/a434HIST 3355, Civil War and Reconstruction, 1848-1876
History of the Soviet Unionn/a434HIST 3326, The Soviet Union and Russia Since 1917
History of the Vietnam Warn/a434HIST 4390, Special Topics: Vietnam War
Introduction to Geography48434GEOG 2312, Cultural Geography
Introduction to the Modern Middle Eastn/an/aNot accepted for credit
Western Europe Since 1945n/an/aNot accepted for credit
Management
Human Resource Managementn/an/aNot accepted for credit
Introduction to Business46400MGMT 1300, Introduction to Business
Introduction to Computingn/an/aNot accepted for credit
Management Information Systemsn/an/aNot accepted for credit
Organizational Behaviorn/an/aNot accepted for credit
Principles of Supervision46400MGMT 2300, Supervisory Management
Marketing
Business Law IINote: A final decision has not yet been made on this test.
Mathematics
Fundamentals of College Algebra
(May repeat once every 90 days)
47400MATH 1302, College Algebra
Math for Liberal Artsn/an/aNot accepted for credit
Principles of Statistics48400STAT 2350, Introduction to Statistical Methods
Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies
Business Ethics and Society
(May not be repeated)
400PHIL 3340, Business Ethics
Ethics in America46400PHIL 2320, Ethics and Society
Introduction to World Religions48400RELS 2305, World Religions
Physics and Astronomy
Astronomy(May repeat once every 90 days)n/a400ASTR 1301, Intro to Astronomy
Principles of Physical Science I47400PHYS 1310, Physical Concepts
Psychology
Fundamentals of Counselingn/an/aNot accepted for credit
Lifespan Developmental Psychologyn/an/aNot accepted for credit
Rhetoric and Writing
Technical Writing46 and pass essay400 and pass essayRHET 3316, Writing for the Workplace or RHET 3326, Technical Writing. *Essay requirements below

*DSST Technical Writing Exam Essay Requirements for RHET 3316/3326 Credit

  1. Any student wishing to place out of 3316/3326 must submit proof of a passing score on the DANTES/DSST Technical Writing exam.
  2. After proof of a passing score is received, the department will require that the student provide a minimum of five pages from one or more technical documents to which the student contributed in a significant way. There is no maximum page limit, since a student may wish to provide extensive documentation as context for evaluation. However, the student should identify specific sections of the document(s) for evaluation, limited to no more than ten pages. Ideally, this submitted writing should include evidence of the student’s skills in:
    • Document design
    • Identifying and targeting a specific audience
    • Creating a clear sense of purpose for the document
    • Organizing complex technical information
  3. Along with the writing sample, the student will submit a 250-500 word description of the audience, purpose, and any other general context for the document. This description might also include some discussion of the student’s role in producing the document. Although this second piece of writing need not cover all of the following questions, they may be useful as guides to the student:
    • Why was this document produced?
    • What role did you play in producing it?
    • Was it produced collaboratively? If so, describe the collaboration.
    • Provide a brief audience analysis: what did you think your client wanted and needed in the document?
    • Did your thoughts change as you revised the document?
    • How did your final draft of the document meet the needs of the client?
    • What did you learn from writing this document?
    • Does this document reflect your growth as a writer? If so, how?