If a student has previously acquired knowledge of French, German, Spanish, or
Japanese (the languages regularly taught at MSU), a maximum of 12 college
credits, up to and including the level of 301, may be awarded. The awarding of
credits will be based on the applicant's success in any one of the following
options.
Option 1: The Departmental Challenge Process
The Departmental Challenge Process consists of the student taking the Placement
Exam and completing the appropriate course (102 or higher as determined by the
score on the Placement Exam) with a grade of A or B. Within a calendar year of
completing the Placement Exam, the student must complete an "Application of
Challenge Credit" available in the department office and file the approved
application with the Registrar's Office. There is a $5.00 per credit hour fee
for each hour of credit awarded. It is the responsibility of the student to
apply for Challenge Credit, and application must be made while the student is
enrolled at MSU.
Option 2: The CLEP Examination
Students may take the CLEP examination which is administered by the Counseling
and Testing Center on campus. Credit is awarded based upon the student's score
on the CLEP examination. CLEP examination scores must have been made within the
current calendar year in order to be eligible for credit. Fees are required for
the CLEP examination.
Option 3: The Advance Placement (AP) Examination
Credit is awarded based upon the student's score on the Advance Placement
Examination in Language and/or Literature.