If you decide to take a CLEP test, you may want to consult the most recent edition of one of the many books that give advice on how to pass the tests along with sample questions. Any department on campus may allow students to demonstrate competence in a course by successfully passing a standardized test. At one California university, students are allowed to get Advanced Placement credit and up to 30 semester units applied to a baccalaureate degree based on other types of credit by examination. If you decide to use this option, talk to the person responsible for administering any test you will take. Find out if there are back tests that you can look at, what books you should read, and what other preparation should be done to successfully complete the test.
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The variety of courses is usually very limited, but it is a way to get some units in a nontraditional manner. Cooperative education Cooperative education programs are a way to get college credit for paid or voluntary work. They may involve some classroom time, often with guest speakers. But basically you are getting credit for working, reporting on your work, and being evaluated by your employer. Cooperative education is designed to teach you how to market yourself, enhance your self-esteem, handle communication problems, and make career decisions.