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DSST™ Testing
The Testing Centers have joined forces with the DSST™ Program to provide you with a cost effective, time saving way to use your experience, skills and knowledge gained outside of the conventional classroom to achieve your educational goals and objectives.
Purpose of DSST™
The DSST™ is a useful and efficient way to provide your institution with proof of prior learning. Whether you are a new or existing student, you will find there are many advantages to taking the DSST™, including:
- Speed up your path to obtaining your degree or certificate
- Earn college credit for what you already know
- Save on tuition dollars
- Test out of introductory courses
According to DSST™, there are other reasons why you should consider taking a DSST™ exam:
- DSST™ Exams are exams approved for college and university credit
- There are over 30 exams to choose from in upper and lower-level credits
- DSST™ complements and can be used in conjunction with CLEP®
- The DSST™ program is funded for military active duty and spouses
Cost for Taking the DSST™
- Total Cost: $110.00 for Rowan-Cabrrus Community College students; $120.00 for all others
- Effective April 1, 2021-Cost Per Exam (Paid Online at Time of Exam): $100.00
- Proctoring Fee: $10.00 for Rowan-Cabrrus Community College students; $20.00 for all others
DSST™ Preparation
As you prepare for your DSST™ Exams, it is strongly suggested that you visit the DSST™ website. On this website, you will have access to exam fact sheets, practice tests, and other information needed for taking the exam.
Finding Out Your College’s DSST™ Policy
Once you have chosen the exams you would like to take, you will need to contact your college’s admissions office to find out their DSST™ policy. They will be able to provide you with information on what DSST™ exams they accept, as well as the number of credit hours they will award.
Rowan-Cabarrus does offer course credit for many of the DSST™ exams. If you are taking a DSST™ exam for credit for a course at Rowan-Cabarrus, the school code is 8132. You will need to enter that number in your registration information when you begin your testing appointment.
DSST™ Exams
Business
- Business Ethics and Society
- Business Mathematics
- Human Resources Management
- Introduction to Business
- Management Information Systems
- Money and Banking
- Organizational Behavior
- Personal Finance
- Principles of Finance
- Principles of Supervision
Humanities
- Ethics in America
- Introduction to World Religions
- Principles of Public Speaking
Math
- Fundamentals of College Algebra
- Principles of Statistics
Physical Science
- Astronomy
- Environment and Humanity: The Race to Save the Planet
- Health & Human Development
- Principles of Physical Science I
Social Sciences
- A History of the Vietnam War
- Art of the Western World
- Criminal Justice
- Foundations of Education
- Fundamentals of Counseling
- General Anthropology
- History of the Soviet Union
- Human/Cultural Geography
- Introduction to Law Enforcement
- Lifespan Developmental Psychology
- Substance Abuse (formerly Drug and Alcohol Abuse)
- The Civil War and Reconstruction
Technology
- Computing and Information Technology
- Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
- Technical Writing
Scheduling Your DSST™ Exam
DSST™ testing is by appointment only. Thus, you will need to schedule your exam through the Rowan-Cabarrus’ Testing Center. Please contact Kathy Hall (kathy.hall@faroor.com, 704-216-3468), Director of Assessment and Credit for Prior Learning, for appointments or further DSST™ questions.
Testing Accommodations
If you have testing accommodation needs due to a documented disability, you will need to review and complete Prometric’s ADA Packet and submit that as indicated. Please call Prometric directly at 1-800-967-1139 to request a testing accommodation for your exam. Prometric will work directly with your identified testing location to provide approved accommodations.