Each college and university has its own policy for credit earned by examination, and any such credit allowed by one institution may not necessarily be accepted at another. The following policies are in effect at San Jacinto College:
- A student must have earned at least one semester credit hour (SCH) of course work at San Jacinto College before the College will post credit for College Level Evaluation Program (CLEP), Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or internal examinations to the student’s transcript;
- CPL is only awarded when it applies to available College courses or an approved program of study. Students pursuing any CPL may receive credit for up to 75% of certificate or associate degree coursework. At least 25% of an award must be from instruction at San Jacinto College, excluding CPL (SACSCOC 3.5.2);
- Credit will be awarded based on the College catalog in effect at the time the student took the test;
- CPL may not be awarded if the student has previously taken or attempted the course. Student withdrawals after the census day result in a “W” posted on the transcript, making the course ineligible for CPL. Students withdrawing from courses prior to the census day may seek CPL;
- Grades and SCH are assigned to credit earned by internal examinations; a minimum grade of C is required to earn credit. Term hours only are assigned to credit earned by CLEP, AP, and IB examinations; and
- The College does not give residence credit for CLEP, AP, IB, or internal examinations, and does not include credit for these exams in GPA calculations.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
San Jacinto College awards college credit for certain CLEP tests. Students should submit scores from completed tests to the Admissions office for evaluation and posting of credit. The College will award the credit indicated in the chart below to students taking one of the following CLEP exams and scoring 50 or better. For language exams, students must score 59 or better to receive credit for FREN 2311 Intermediate French I/FREN 2312 Intermediate French II courses and must score 60 or better to receive credit for GERM 2311 Intermediate German I/GERM 2312 Intermediate German II courses. Additionally, students must score 63 or better to receive credit for SPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish I and SPAN 2312 Intermediate Spanish II.
San Jacinto College Central campus, North campus, and South campus have been designated as testing centers for CLEP examinations. Complete information about the CLEP program and credit by examination policies for San Jacinto College is available from the testing centers on these three campuses.
Advanced Placement Program (AP)
San Jacinto College awards college credit for certain Advanced Placement (AP) program tests. Students should submit official scores from completed tests to the Educational Planning, Counseling, & Completion office, who evaluates the scores. The College Registrar authorizes the posting of credit.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Examination Credit
San Jacinto College awards college credit for students who have completed IB examinations with a score of 4 or above. In compliance with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) regulations, the College awards 24 SCH or equivalent course credit in appropriate subject areas to those students who have completed the IB diploma program and who have achieved at least the minimum required score on each examination administered as part of the diploma program.
Students should submit scores from completed tests to the Educational Planning, Counseling and Completion office, who evaluates the scores. The College Registrar authorizes the posting of credit. Credit by IB examination may be earned in the following courses.
Credit by Internal Exams
NOTE: Departmental Challenge examinations are currently under review. Students may contact the discipline’s Department Chair or Program Director to inquire about course availability. These inquiries will be handled on a case-by-case basis until the review is complete.
CPL by Licensure or Industry Certification
San Jacinto College has established equivalent course credit for professional certificates and state or national licensure. The College bases course credit on competencies demonstrated through successful completion of the professional certification, or Texas state or national licensure examinations. Students must provide evidence of an official, current Texas or national licensure or professional certificate to receive credit. The College generally only awards credit for introductory level courses and does not award credit for core curriculum or general education courses. Students must earn at least 25% of the SCH required for the degree through instruction at San Jacinto College. Credit by licensure does not apply to academic courses. A student must request to have the credit posted. The credit will not count as part of the residency requirement. The SCH will count in hours used for financial aid decisions. To receive credit, students must:
- Provide evidence of successfully passing the professional certification exam and proof of current or active state of Texas licensure;
- Verify licensure or certification provided has been approved for credit by the College curriculum steering committee; and
- Provide an official copy of licensure or certification with the application.
Before receiving credit, the student must pay the Business Office a nonrefundable $20 fee per course.
Air Conditioning Technology
CPL by Licensure
| Course Code |
Course Name |
Licensure or Industry Certification |
| HART 1356 |
EPA Recovery Certification Preparation |
EPA 608 Certification |
Automotive Technology
CPL by Licensure
| Course Code |
Course Name |
Licensure or Industry Certification |
| AUMT 1201 |
Introduction and Theory of Automotive Technology |
G1 ASE Certification |
| AUMT 1319 |
Automotive Engine Repair |
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A1: Engine Repair |
| AUMT 1345 |
Automotive Climate Control Systems |
ASE A7: Heating and Air Conditioning and ASE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certification required |
| AUMT 1407 |
Automotive Electrical Systems |
ASE A6: Electrical/Electronic Systems |
| AUMT 1410 |
Automotive Brake Systems |
ASE A5: Brakes |
| AUMT 1416 |
Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems |
ASE A4: Steering and Suspension |
| AUMT 1419 |
Automotive Engine Repair |
ASE A1: Engine Repair |
| AUMT 2413 |
Automotive Drivetrain and Axles |
ASE A3: Manual Drive Train and Axles |
| AUMT 2417 |
Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I |
ASE A8: Engine Performance |
| AUMT 2421 |
Automotive Electrical Diagnosis and Repair |
ASE A6: Electrical/Electronic Systems |
| AUMT 2425 |
Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle |
ASE A2: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle |
| AUMT 2434 |
Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II |
ASE A8: Engine Performance |
Business Office Technology
CPL by Licensure
| Course Code |
Course Name |
Licensure or Industry Certification |
| ACNT 1303 |
Introduction to Accounting I |
Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) |
| POFT 1319 |
Records and Information Management I |
Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) |
Child Development
CPL by Licensure
| Course Code |
Course Name |
Licensure or Industry Certification |
| CDEC 1417 |
Child Development Associate Training I |
Child Development Associate credential awarded by Council for Professional Recognition |
| CDEC 2422 |
Child Development Associate Training II |
Child Development Associate credential awarded by Council for Professional Recognition |
| CDEC 2424 |
Child Development Associate Training III |
Child Development Associate credential awarded by Council for Professional Recognition |
Computer Information Technology
CPL by Licensure
| Course Code |
Course Name |
Licensure or Industry Certification |
| ITCC 1314 |
CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks |
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification (completed in last 18 months) |
| ITNW 1325 |
Fundamentals of Networking |
Net+ Certification (competed in last 3 years) |
| ITNW 1354 |
Implementing and Supporting Servers |
Server + Certification |
| ITSC 1307 |
UNIX Operating System I |
Linux + Certification |
| ITSC 1325 |
Personal Computer Software |
A+ Certification |
| ITSY 1342 |
Information Technology Security |
Security + Certification |
Construction Management Technology
CPL by Licensure
| Course Code |
Course Name |
Licensure or Industry Certification |
| CNBT 1210 |
Basic Construction Safety |
OSHA Safety Certification (30 or more hours General Industry Training course) |
Criminal Justice*
CPL by Licensure
| Course Code |
Course Name |
Licensure or Industry Certification |
| CJSA 1327 |
Fundamentals of Criminal Law |
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCLEOSE) licensing exam after 1983 |
| CJLE 1333 |
Traffic and Law Investigation |
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCLEOSE) licensing exam after 1983 |
| CJSA 1342 |
Criminal Investigations |
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCLEOSE) licensing exam after 1983 |
| CJSA 1348 |
Ethics in Criminal Justice |
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCLEOSE) licensing exam after 1983 |
| CJSA 1351 |
Use of Force |
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCLEOSE) licensing exam after 1983 |
| CJSA 2300 |
Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement |
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCLEOSE) licensing exam after 1983 |
* The Criminal Justice department will determine the specific courses to be awarded based on a review of the student’s TCOLE transcript.
Culinary Arts
CPL by Licensure
| Course Code |
Course Name |
Licensure or Industry Certification |
| CHEF 1205 |
Sanitation and Safety |
ServSafe Certification |
Emergency Medical Services
CPL by Licensure
| Course Code |
Course Name |
Licensure or Industry Certification |
| EMSP 1160 |
Clinical – Emergency Medical Technician |
TDH EMT- Basic Certification or higher |
| EMSP 1338 |
Introduction to Advanced Practice |
TDH EMT- Basic Certification or higher |
| EMSP 1355 |
Trauma Management |
TDH EMT- Basic Certification or higher |
| EMSP 1356 |
Patient Assessment and Airway Management |
TDH EMT- Basic Certification or higher |
| EMSP 1501 |
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic |
TDH EMT- Basic Certification or higher |
| EMSP 2206 |
Emergency Pharmacology |
TDH EMT- Basic Certification or higher |
| EMSP 2237 |
Emergency Procedures |
TDH EMT- Basic Certification or higher |
| EMSP 2243 |
Assessment Based Management |
TDH EMT- Basic Certification or higher |
| EMSP 2268 |
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Practicum |
TDH EMT- Basic Certification or higher |
| EMSP 2330 |
Special Populations |
TDH EMT- Basic Certification or higher |
| EMSP 2434 |
Medical Emergencies |
TDH EMT- Basic Certification or higher |
| EMSP 2444 |
Cardiology |
TDH EMT- Basic Certification or higher |
| EMSP 2462 |
Clinical - EMT Paramedic II |
TDH EMT- Basic Certification or higher |
Firefighter Certification
CPL by Licensure
| Course Code |
Course Name |
Licensure or Industry Certification |
| FIRS 1301 |
Firefighter Certification I |
Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Firefighter Basic Certification or higher |
| FIRS 1313 |
Firefighter Certification III |
TCFP Firefighter Basic Certification or higher |
| FIRS 1319 |
Firefighter Certification IV |
TCFP Firefighter Basic Certification or higher |
| FIRS 1329 |
Firefighter Certification VI |
TCFP Firefighter Basic Certification or higher |
| FIRS 1407 |
Firefighter Certification II |
TCFP Firefighter Basic Certification or higher |
| FIRS 1423 |
Firefighter Certification V |
TCFP Firefighter Basic Certification or higher |
| FIRS 1433 |
Firefighter Certification VII |
TCFP Firefighter Basic Certification or higher |
| FIRS 2450 |
Hazardous Materials Technician |
TCFP Hazardous Materials Technician Certification |
| FIRT 1342 |
Fire Officer I |
TCFP Fire Officer I Certification |
| FIRT 1343 |
Fire Officer II |
TCFP Fire Officer II Certification |
| FIRT 1408 |
Inspector I |
TCFP Fire Inspector Certification |
| FIRT 1440 |
Inspector II |
TCFP Fire Inspector Certification |
| FIRT 1450 |
Fire Investigator |
TCFP Fire Investigator Certification |
| FIRT 2112 |
Hazardous Materials Incident Commander |
TCFP HAZMAT Incident Commander |
| FIRT 2305 |
Fire Instructor I |
TCFP Instructor I |
| FIRT 2356 |
Fire Officer III |
TCFP Fire Officer III |
| FIRT 2357 |
Fire Officer IV |
TCFP Fire Officer IV |
| FIRT 2359 |
Fire Instructor III |
TCFP Fire Instructor III |
Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
CPL by Licensure
| Course Code |
Course Name |
Licensure or Industry Certification |
| IBUS 1301 |
Principles of Exports |
United States Customs Broker License |
| IBUS 2332 |
Global Business Simulation |
United States Customs Broker License |
Health Information Technology
CPL by Licensure
| Course Code |
Course Name |
Licensure or Industry Certification |
| HITT 1341 |
Coding and Classification Systems |
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) |
| HITT 1342 |
Ambulatory Coding |
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) |
Inspection Technologies
CPL by Licensure
| Course Code |
Course Name |
Licensure or Industry Certification |
| METL 1313 |
Introduction to Corrosion |
NACE Corrosion Technician Basic 1 (or higher) Course Certificate or Certification, or NACE Cathodic Protection Tester Level 1 (or higher), Course Certificate or Certification |
| NDTE 1301 |
Film Interpretations of Weldments |
American Society for Nondestructive Testing, ASNT NDT/ACCP, or ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level II or III Certification or Course Certificate for: Radiographic Film Interpreter. or American Welding Society - Certified Radiographic Interpreter (CRI) Course Certificate or CRI Certification |
| NDTE 1405 |
Introduction to Ultrasonic Testing Level 1 & 2 |
American Society for Nondestructive Testing, ASNT NDT/ACCP, or ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level II or III Course Certificates or Certification for: UT - Ultrasonic Tesing |
| NDTE 1410 |
Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle & Visual Testing |
American Society for Nondestructive Testing, ASNT NDT/ACCP, or ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level II or III Course Certificates or Certification for: PT - Liquid Penetrant, and MT - Magnetic Particle Inspection |
| NDTE 1440 |
Eddy Current Testing |
American Society for Nondestructive Testing, ASNT NDT/ACCP, or ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level II or III Course Certificate or Certification for: ET - Eddy Current Testing |
| NDTE 1454 |
Intermediate Ultrasonics: Flaw Detection and Sizing |
American Society for Nondestructive Testing, ASNT NDT/ACCP, or ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level II or III, or American Petroleum Institute (API), Individual Certification Programs (ICP) Certification or course completion certificate for: Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing |
| NDTE 2401 |
Advanced Ultrasonics |
American Society for Nondestructive Testing, ASNT NDT/ACCP, or ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level II or III, or American Petroleum Institute (API), Individual Certification Programs (ICP) Certification or course completion certificate for: Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing |
| NDTE 2411 |
Prep for Certified Weld Inspector Exam |
American Welding Society - Certified Welding Inspector Certification (CWI), Certified Associate Welding Inspector Certification (CAWI), Senior Certified Welding Inspector Certification (SCWI), or Certified Welding Inspector Course Certificate |
| NDTE 2439 |
Pressure Piping and Valve Inspection |
American Petroleum Institute (API), Individual Certification Programs (ICP) Certification for: API-570 Authorized Piping Inspector, or API-570 exam preparation course certificate |
| NDTE 2440 |
Pressure Vessel Inspection |
American Petroleum Institute (API), Individual Certification Programs (ICP) Certification for: API-510 Authorized Pressure Vessel Inspector, or API-510 exam preparation course certificate |
Maritime Transportation
CPL by Licensure
| Course Code |
Course Name |
Licensure or Industry Certification |
| NAUT 1171 |
Medical Care Provider |
US Coast Guard Medical Care Provider Certificate |
| NAUT 1174 |
Maritime Regulation and Management |
US Coast Guard 100 Ton or above Master Certification |
| NAUT 1273 |
Engineering Familiarization |
US Coast Guard 100 Ton or above Master Certification |
| NAUT 1274 |
Marine Cargo Operations II |
US Coast Guard Tankerman Certification, or US Coast Guard 100 Ton Master Certification |
| NAUT 1276 |
Seamanship II |
US Coast Guard 100 Ton or above Master Certification |
| NAUT 1372 |
Seamanship I |
US Coast Guard Able Seaman Certification, and US Coast Guard Vessel Security Officer Certification, and US Coast Guard RFPNW Certification or US Coast Guard 200 Ton or above Master Certification |
| NAUT 1374 |
Basic Safety and Survival Training |
US Coast Guard Able Seaman Certification, or US Coast Guard 100 Ton or above Master Certification with STCW and lifeboatman endorsements |
| NAUT 2171 |
Upgrade to Apprentice Mate |
US Coast Guard Apprentice Mate, or higher towing license |
| NAUT 2272 |
Radar Observer Unlimited |
US Coast Guard Radar Unlimited |
| NAUT 2274 |
Basic Stability and Ship Construction |
US Coast Guard 500 Ton or above Master Certification |
| NAUT 2364 |
Practicum |
US Coast Guard Able Seaman Certification, or US Coast Guard 100 Ton or above Master Certification |
| NAUT 2365 |
Practicum |
US Coast Guard Able Seaman Certification, or US Coast Guard 100 Ton or above Master Certification |
| NAUT 2471 |
Terrestrial & Coastal Navigation |
US Coast Guard 100 Ton or above Master Certification |
| NAUT 2472 |
Integrated Operation for the Master Mariner |
US Coast Guard Apprentice Mate, or higher towing license |
Medical Assisting
CPL by Licensure
| Course Code |
Course Name |
Licensure or Industry Certification |
| MDCA 1254 |
Medical Assisting Credentialing Exam Review |
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) |
Medical Laboratory Technology
CPL by Licensure
| Course Code |
Course Name |
Licensure or Industry Certification |
| PLAB 1223 |
Phlebotomy |
American Society of Clinical Pathologists Certification |
Nursing
CPL by Licensure
| Course Code |
Course Name |
Licensure or Industry Certification |
| RNSG 1105 |
Nursing Skills I |
Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license |
| RNSG 1115 |
Health Assessment |
Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license |
| RNSG 1160 |
Clinical – Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse |
Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license |
| RNSG 1170 |
Geriatric Nursing |
Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license |
| RNSG 1215 |
Health Assessment |
Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license |
| RNSG 1261 |
Clinical Nursing Common Concepts for Adult Health |
Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license |
| RNSG 1301 |
Pharmacology |
Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license |
| RNSG 1341 |
Common Concepts of Adult Health |
Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license |
| RNSG 1413 |
Foundations for Nursing Practice |
Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license |
| RNSG 2121 |
Professional Nursing: Leadership and Management |
Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license |
| RNSG 2201 |
Care of Children and Families |
Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license |
| RNSG 2208 |
Maternal Newborn Nursing and Women’s Health |
Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license |
| RNSG 2213 |
Mental Health Nursing |
Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license |
| RNSG 2260 |
Clinical Registered Nursing |
Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license |
| RNSG 2261 |
Clinical Mental Health Nursing |
Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license |
| RNSG 2262 |
Clinical Nursing Care of Children and Families |
Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license |
| RNSG 2263 |
Clinical – Registered Nursing |
Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license |
| RNSG 2332 |
Enhanced Concepts of Adult Health |
Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license |
Pharmacy Technician
CPL by Licensure
| Course Code |
Course Name |
Licensure or Industry Certification |
| PHRA 1243 |
Pharmacy Technician Certification Review |
Certified Pharmacy Technician |
Real Estate
CPL by Licensure
| Course Code |
Course Name |
Licensure or Industry Certification |
| RELE 1201 |
Principles of Real Estate I |
Active Texas Real Estate Salesperson License |
| RELE 1238 |
Principles of Real Estate II |
Active Texas Real Estate Salesperson License |
| RELE 1303 |
Real Estate Appraisal |
Active Appraisal License |
| RELE 1315 |
Property Management |
Current Certified Property Management Designation (CPM) |
| RELE 1319 |
Real Estate Finance |
Active Mortgage Loan Originator License |
| RELE 1321 |
Real Estate Marketing |
Current Graduate REALTORS ® Institute (GRI) Designation |
| RELE 2301 |
Law of Agency |
Active Texas Real Estate Salesperson License |
Surgical Technology
CPL by Licensure
| Course Code |
Course Name |
Licensure or Industry Certification |
| SRGT 2130 |
Professional Readiness |
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) |
Advanced Placement without Credit
Many departments permit advanced placement without college credit. Students should contact the Department Chair for information.
