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Credit by examination may be obtained at UW-Whitewater through Departmental Examination, the College level Examination Program (CLEP), the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, the DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) and Advance Placement (AP) examinations. A student may receive a maximum of 60 credits on the basis of examinations.
| Examinations | Score | UW-W Course Equivalency | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AP Research | 3-5 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous Electives | 3 |
| AP Seminar | 3-5 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous Electives | 3 |
| African American Studies | 3-5 | HISTRY 141 Modern Black American History | 3 |
| Art History | 3-5 | ARTHIST 9999A Miscellaneous Art History Course* | 3 |
| Biology | 3 | BIOLOGY 120 Biological Foundations | 4 |
| Biology | 4 | BIOLOGY 141 Introductory Biology I | 5 |
| Biology | 5 | BIOLOGY 141 Introductory Biology I & BIOLOGY 142 Introductory Biology II | 10 |
| Precalculus | 3-5 | Math 152 Precalculus | 5 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 243 Short Calculus for Business and Social Sciences | 4 |
| Calculus AB | 4-5 | MATH 253 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
| Calculus BC | 3-5 | MATH 253 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I and MATH 254 Calculus & Analytic Geometry II | 9 |
| Calculus BC: AB sub-score*** | 3 | MATH 243 Short Calculus | 3 |
| Calculus BC: AB sub-score*** | 4-5 | MATH 253 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 100 Everyday Chemistry | 4 |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 102 Introductory Chemistry I | 5 |
| Chemistry | 5 | CHEM 102 General Chemistry I & CHEM 104 General Chemistry II | 10 |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3-5 | CHINESE 999 Miscellaneous Foreign Language Course* | 3 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3-5 | POLISCI 255 Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 |
| Computer Science A (AB no longer offered) | 3-5 | COMPSCI 172 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in Java (If IT major, this can be personalized per a department directive on a case-by-case basis to ITSCM 180 Introduction to Programming for Business Applications) | 3 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3-5 | COMPSCI 165 Introduction to Computational Thinking | 3 |
| English Language and Composition ** | 3 | ENGLISH 101 Introduction to College Writing and Reading | 3 |
| English Language and Composition ** | 4-5 | ENGLISH 101 Introduction to College Writing and Reading & ENGLISH 102 Introduction to College Writing, Reading, and Research | 6 |
| English Literature and Composition ** | 3 | ENGLISH 101 Introduction to College Writing and Reading | 3 |
| English Literature and Composition ** | 4-5 | ENGLISH 101 Introduction to College Writing & Reading and ENGLISH 102 Introduction to College Writing, Reading, and Research | 6 |
| Environmental Sciences | 3 | ENVISCI 999 Miscellaneous credit (If Biology major, BIOLOGY 214 Ecology and Society can be personalized per a department directive) | 3 |
| Environmental Sciences | 4-5 | ENVISCI 200 Intro. to Environmental Science | 3 |
| European History | 3-5 | HISTRY 155 History of Modern Europe | 3 |
| French Literature (no longer offered) | 3-5 | FRENCH 321 Advanced French Language Study | 3 |
| French Language & Culture | 3-5 | FRENCH 252 Intermediate French (Retro credits for FRENCH 141, 142, and 251 may be earned if FRENCH 321 is completed with a grade of B or better) | 4 |
| French Language & Culture | 4-5 |
FRENCH 321 Advanced French Language Study (Retro credits for FRENCH 141, 142, 251, and 252 may be earned if FRENCH 322 is completed with a grade of B or better) |
3 |
| German Language & Culture | 3 | GERMAN 252 Intermediate German (Retro credits for GERMAN 141, 142, and 251 may be earned in GERMAN 321 if completed with a grade of B or better) | 4 |
| German Language & Culture | 4-5 | GERMAN 321 Advanced German Language Study (Retro credits for GERMAN 141, 142, 251, and 252 may be earned if GERMAN 322 is completed with a grade of B or better) | 3 |
| Human Geography | 3-5 | GEOGRPY 230 Human Geography | 3 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3-5 | WRLDLANG 999 Miscellaneous Foreign Language Course* | 3 |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3-5 | JAPANESE 999 Miscellaneous Foreign Language Course* | 3 |
| Latin | 3-5 | WRLDLANG 999 Miscellaneous Foreign Language Course* | 3 |
| Latin: Literature (no longer offered) | 3-5 | WRLDLANG 999 Miscellaneous Foreign Language Course* | 3 |
| Latin: Vergil (no longer offered) | 3-5 | WRLDLANG 999 Miscellaneous Foreign Language Course* | 3 |
| Macroeconomics | 3-5 | ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Microeconomics | 3-5 | ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUSC 151 Theory | 2 |
| Music Theory | 4 | MUSC 151 Theory & MUSC 153 Aural Skills I | 4 |
| Music Theory | 5 | MUSC 151 Theory I & MUSC 152 Theory II & MUSC 153 Aural Skills I | 6 |
| Physics B (no longer offered) | 3 | PHYSCS 999 Miscellaneous Physics Course* | 3 |
| Physics B (no longer offered) | 4-5 | PHYSCS 140 Principles of Physics I & PHYSCS 141 Principles of Physics II | 10 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHYSCS 999 Miscellaneous Physics Course* | 3 |
| Physics 1 | 4-5 | PHYSCS 140 Principles of Physics I | 5 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | PHYSCS 999 Miscellaneous Physics Course* | 3 |
| Physics 2 | 4-5 | PHYSCS 141 Principles of Physics II | 5 |
| Physics C (Elec & Magnetism) | 3 | PHYSCS 999 Miscellaneous Physics Course* | 3 |
| Physics C (Elec & Magnetism) | 4-5 | PHYSCS 181 Physics for Scientists & Engineers II | 5 |
| Physics C (Mechanics) | 3 | PHYSCS 999 Miscellaneous Physics Course* | 3 |
| Physics C (Mechanics) | 4-5 | PHYSCS 180 Physics of Scientists & Engineers I | 5 |
| Psychology | 3-5 | PSYCH 211 Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| Spanish Language & Culture | 3 | SPANISH 252 Intermediate Spanish (Retro credits for SPANISH 141, 142, and 251 may be earned if SPANISH 321 is completed with a grade of B or better) | 4 |
| Spanish Language & Culture | 4-5 | SPANISH 321 Advanced Spanish Language Study (Retro credits for SPANISH 141, 142, 251, and 252 may be earned if SPANISH 322 is completed with a grade of B or better) | 3 |
| Spanish Literature & Culture | 3-5 | SPANISH 331 Introduction to the Literature of Spain I | 3 |
| Statistics | 3-5 | STAT 230 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning and Analysis & MATH139W Quantitative Reasoning (waiver) | 3 |
| 2D Art & Design | 3-5 | ARTSTDIO 121 Basic Art | 3 |
| 3D Art & Design | 3-5 | ARTSTDIO 121 Basic Art | 3 |
| Drawing | 3-5 | ARTSTDIO 121 Basic Art | 3 |
| United States History | 3-5 | HISTRY 9999H Miscellaneous Electives * | 3 |
| US Government and Politics | 3-5 | POLISCI 141 American Government and Politics | 3 |
| World History: Modern | 3-5 | CORE 120 Historical Perspectives (GH--if not counted as a CORE course requirement) | 3 |
*Courses designated as 999 count as miscellaneous credit in the department listed (MISC=Miscellaneous college credit), and the credits count toward the 120 units needed for graduation.
**If a student scores 3 or higher on both AP English Literature Composition (ELC) and AP English Language Composition (ENGC), their student record will be personalized to receive 3 credits of ENG 999 for one of the AP exams.
***If a student scores below a 3 on the Calculus BC exam, the office will then look at their Calculus BC: AB sub-score. If the sub-score is a 3, their student record will be personalized to receive Math 243. If the sub-score is a 4, their student record will be personalized to receive Math 253.
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| Examinations | Min. Score | UW-W Course Equivalency | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | 65 | POLISCI 141 American Government and Politics | 3 |
| American Literature | 60 | ENGLISH 226 American Literature Survey I | 3 |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 50 | ENGLISH 999 Miscellaneous Electives | 3 |
| Biology | 50 | BIOLOGY 120 Biological Foundations | 4 |
| Business Law | 50 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous Electives* | 3 |
| Calculus | 60 | MATH 253 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
| Chemistry | 50 | CHEM 102 Introductory Chemistry | 5 |
| Chemistry | 65 | CHEM 102 Introductory Chemistry & CHEM 104 Introductory Chemistry | 10 |
| College Algebra | 50 | MATH 142W (waiver) College Algebra | 0 |
| College Composition | 50 | ENGLISH 101 Introduction to College Writing and Reading I | 3 |
| College Composition Modular | 50 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous Electives* | 3 |
| College Mathematics | 50 | MATH 139W (waiver) Quantitative Reasoning | 0 |
| English Literature | 50 | ENGLISH 216 British Survey Literature II | 3 |
| Financial Accounting | 50 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous Electives* | 3 |
| French Language Level 1 | 50 | FRENCH 141 Beginning French I | 4 |
| French Language Level 2 | 63 | FRENCH 141 Beginning French I & FRENCH 142 Beginning French II | 8 |
| German Language Level 1 | 50 | GERMAN 141 Beginning German I | 4 |
| German Language Level 2 | 63 | GERMAN 141 Beginning German I & GERMAN 142 Beginning German II | 8 |
| History of the United States I | 50 | HISTRY 9999H - Miscellaneous History Electives* | 3 |
| History of the United States II | 50 | HISTRY 9999H - Miscellaneous History Electives* | 3 |
| Human Growth and Development | 50 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous Electives* | 3 |
| Humanities | 50 | MISC 999H Miscellaneous College Course* | 3 |
| Information Systems | 50 | ITSCM 280 Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| Introductory to Business Law | 50 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous Electives* | 3 |
| Introduction to Educational Psychology | 50 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous Electives* | 3 |
| Introductory Psychology | 50 | PSYCH 211 Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| Introductory Sociology | 60 | SOCIOLGY 250 Social Problems | 3 |
| Natural Sciences | 50 | MISC 9999N Miscellaneous College Course* | 3 |
| Precalculus | 50 | MATH 152W (waiver) Precalculus | 0 |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 52 | ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Principles of Management | 52 | BEINDP 101 Business and Society | 3 |
| Principles of Marketing | 55 | MARKETNG 311 Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 52 | ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Social Sciences and History | 50 | MISC 999S Miscellaneous College Course* | 3 |
| Spanish Language Level 1 | 50 | SPANISH 141 Beginning Spanish I | 4 |
| Spanish Language Level 2 | 63 | SPANISH 141 Beginning Spanish I & SPANISH 142EX Beginning Spanish II | 8 |
| Spanish with Writing Level 1 | 50 | SPANISH 141 Beginning Spanish I | 4 |
| Spanish with Writing Level 2 | 63 | SPANISH 141 Beginning Spanish I & SPANISH 142 Beginning Spanish II | 8 |
| Western Civilization I | 50 | HISTRY 154 Western Civilization | 3 |
| Western Civilization II | 50 | HISTRY 155 History of Modern Europe | 3 |
* Courses designated as 999 count as miscellaneous credit in the department listed (MISC=Miscellaneous college credit), and the credits count toward the 120 units needed for graduation
| UW-W Course Equivalency | Min. Score | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COMM110 Introduction to Human Communication (see dept website for more info.) | Department Decision | 0 units, 110 waived |
| ACCOUNT 244 Introduction to Financial Accounting | Department Decision | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 141 Introductory Biology I | Department Decision | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 142 Introductory Biology II | Department Decision | 5 |
| Chem 102 Introductory Chemistry I | Department Decision | 5 |
| Chem 104 Introductory Chemistry I | Department Decision | 5 |
| LDRSHP | Department Decision | max. 12 units |
| LDRSHP 110 | MAX SCORE OF 1 | 2 |
| LDRSHP 111 | MAX SCORE OF 1 | 1 |
| LDRSHP 120 | MAX SCORE OF 1 | 2 |
| LDRSHP 121 | MAX SCORE OF 1 | 1 |
| LDRSHP 210 | MAX SCORE OF 1 | 2 |
| LDRSHP 211 | MAX SCORE OF 1 | 1 |
| LDRSHP 220 | MAX SCORE OF 1 | 2 |
| LDRSHP 221 | MAX SCORE OF 1 | 1 |
| PHYSCS 180 Physics for Scientists & Engineers I | Department Decision | 5 |
| PHYSCS 181 Physics for Scientists & Engineers II | Department Decision | 5 |
| Examinations | Min. Score (2007 and before) | Min Score (2008-Present) | UW-W Course Equivalency | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art of the Western World | 48 | 400 | ARTHIST 9999A Miscellaneous Art History Course* | 3 |
| Astronomy | 48 | 400 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous Electives* | 3 |
| Business Ethics & Society | 48 | 400 | BEINDP 101 Business and Society | 3 |
| Business Mathematics | 48 | 400 | MATH 9999M Miscellaneous Math Course* | 3 |
| Civil War and Reconstruction | 48 | 400 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous Electives* | 3 |
| Computing & Information Technology | 48 | 400 | ITSCM 221 Information Technology Infrastructure | 3 |
| Criminal Justice | 48 | 400 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous Electives* | 3 |
| Ethics in America | N/A | 400 | PHILSPHY 999 Miscellaneous Philosophy Course* | 3 |
| Ethics in Technology | 48 | 400 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous Electives* | 3 |
| Environmental Science | N/A | N/A | Not accepted at UW-Whitewater | N/A |
| Foundations of Education | 48 | 400 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous Electives* | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Counseling | N/A | N/A | Not accepted at UW-Whitewater | N/A |
| Fundamentals of College Algebra | 47 | 400 | MATH 141W (waiver) Fundamentals of College Algebra | 0 |
| Fundamentals of Cybersecurity | 48 | 400 | CYBER 101 Introduction to Cybersecurity (If ITSCM or Business major, this can be personalized per a department directive on a case-by-case basis to ITSCM 221 Information Technology Infrastructure) | 3 |
| General Anthropology | 48 | 400 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous Electives* | 3 |
| Health and Human Development | 48 | 400 | PEGNRL 192 Personal Health and Fitness for Life | 1 |
| History of the Soviet Union | 48 | 400 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous Electives* | 3 |
| History of the Vietnam War | 48 | 400 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous Electives* | 3 |
| Human Resource Management | N/A | 425 | MANGEMNT 320 Human Resource Management | 3 |
| Introduction to Business | 48 | 400 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous Electives* | 3 |
| Introduction to Computing (no longer offered) | 45 | 400 | COMPSCI 9999M Miscellaneous Computer Science Course* | 3 |
| Introduction to Geography | N/A | N/A | Not accepted at UW-Whitewater | N/A |
| Introduction to Geology | N/A | N/A | Not accepted at UW-Whitewater | N/A |
| Introduction to Law Enforcement | 48 | 400 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous Electives* | 3 |
| Introduction to World Religions | 48 | 400 | GEOGRPY 999 Miscellaneous Geography Course* | 3 |
| Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 48 | 400 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous Electives* | 3 |
| Management Information Systems | 48 | 400 | ITSCM280 Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| Math for Liberal Arts | 48 | 400 | MATH 140W (waiver) Mathematical Ideas | 0 |
| Money and Banking | 48 | 400 | ECON 354 Money and Banking | 3 |
| Organizational Behavior | 48 | 400 | MANGEMNT 301 Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| Personal Finance | 46 | 400 | FNBSLW 101 Consumer Finance | 3 |
| Principles of Advanced English Composition | 48 | 400 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous Electives* | 3 |
| Principles of Finance | 48 | 400 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous Electives* | 3 |
| Principles of Physical Science I (no longer offered) | 48 | 400 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous Electives* | 3 |
| Principles of Public Speaking | 48 | 400 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous Electives* | 3 |
| Principles of Statistics | 48 | 400 | STAT 230 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning and Analysis | 3 |
| Principles of Supervision | 48 | 400 | MANGEMNT 999 Miscellaneous Management Electives* | 3 |
| Substance Abuse | 48 | 400 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous Electives* | 3 |
| Technical Writing | 48 | 400 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous Electives* | 3 |
For DSST exams taken in 2007 and earlier please refer to the "Min Score 2007 and before" column. For DSST exams taken between 2008-present please refer to the "Min score 2008 - present" column. In 2008 DSST changed the way they score DSST exams, which is why there are two acceptable scores depending on the year you took the exam.
*Courses designated as 999 count as miscellaneous credit in the department listed (MISC=Miscellaneous college credit), and the credits count toward the 120 units needed for graduation.
| Examinations | Min. Score | UW-W Course Equivalency | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Completion of Full IB Diploma | 28 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous College Credit* | 3 |
| Art/Design - Higher Level (no longer offered) | 4 | ARTSTDIO 999 Miscellaneous Art Studio Course* & ARTSTDIO 999A Miscellaneous Art Studio Course* | 6 |
| Art/Design - Standard Level (no longer offered) | 4 | ARTSTDIO 999 Miscellaneous Art Studio Course* | 3 |
| Biology - Higher Level | 4 | BIOLOGY 141 Introductory Biology I & BIOLOGY 142 Introductory Biology II | 10 |
| Biology - Standard Level | 4 | BIOLOGY 120 Biological Foundations | 4 |
| Business Management - Higher Level | 4 | BEINDP 999 Miscellaneous Credit | 3 |
| Business Management - Standard Level | 4 | BEINDP 999 Miscellaneous Credit | 3 |
| Chemistry - Higher Level | 4 | CHEM 102 General Chemistry I & CHEM 104 General Chemistry II | 10 |
| Chemistry - Standard Level | 4 | CHEM 100 Everyday Chemistry | 4 |
| CI Language - Standard Level | 4 | WRLDLANG 999 World Languages and Cultures Elective* | 3 |
| CI Language - Higher Level | 4 | WRLDLANG 999 World Languages and Cultures Elective* | 3 |
| Classical Languages - Higher Level (SL not accepted at UW-W) | 4 | WRLDLANG 999 World Languages and Cultures Elective* & WRLDLANG 9999H World Languages and Cultures Elective* | 8 |
| Computer Science - Higher Level | 4 | COMPSCI 165 Introduction to Computational Thinking & COMPSCI 999A Miscellaneous Computer Science Course* (If COMPSCI Major/Minor COMPSCI 999A can be personalized per a department directive on a case-by-case basis to COMPSCI 172 or 174) | 6 |
| Computer Science - Standard Level | 4 | COMPSCI 165 Introduction to Computational Thinking | 3 |
| Dance - Higher Level | 4 | DANCE 110 Dance Appreciation & DANCE 200 Practicum Dance Performance & DANCE 999* | 6 |
| Dance - Standard Level | 4 | DANCE 110 Dance Appreciation & DANCE 200 Practicum Dance Performance | 3 |
| Design Technology - Higher Level | 4 | MAGD 999 (assessed individually by department) | 3 |
| Design Technology - Standard Level | 4 | MAGD 999 (assessed individually by department) | 3 |
| Digital Society - Higher Level*** | 4 | ITSCM 280 Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| Digital Society - Standard Level*** | 4 | ITSCM 280 Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| Economics - Standard Level | 4 | ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics & ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics | 6 |
| Economics - Higher Level | 4 | ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics & ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics | 6 |
| English A Literature- Higher Level** | 4 | ENGLISH 101 Introduction to College Writing & Reading and ENGLISH 102 Introduction to College Writing, Reading, and Research | 6 |
| English A Literature- Standard Level** | 4 | ENGLISH 101 Introduction to College Writing and Reading | 3 |
| English A Language and Literature- Higher Level** | 4 | ENGLISH 101 Introduction to College Writing & Reading and ENGLISH 102 Introduction to College Writing, Reading, and Research | 6 |
| English A Language and Literature- Standard Level** | 4 | ENGLISH 101 Introduction to College Writing and Reading | 3 |
| Environmental Systems & Societies - Standard Level | 4 | ENVSCI 9999N Miscellaneous ENVISCI Course (this can be personalized per a department directive on a case-by-case basis) | 3 |
| Film - Higher Level (no credit for Standard Level) | 4 | FILM 9999H Miscellaneous Course* | 3 |
| French B - Higher Level | 4 | FRENCH 141 Beginning French I & FRENCH 142 Beginning French II | 8 |
| French B - Standard Level | 4 | FRENCH 141 Beginning French I | 4 |
| Further Mathematics - Higher Level (no longer available) | 4 | MATH 152W (waiver) Precalculus, MATH 253 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I & 3 credits of MATH999* | 8 |
| Geography - Higher Level | 4 | GEOGRPY 999 Miscellaneous Geography Course* & Geography 999A* | 6 |
| Geography - Standard Level | 4 | GEOGRPY 999 Miscellaneous Geography Course* | 3 |
| German B - Higher Level | 4 | GERMAN 141 Beginning German I & GERMAN 142 Beginning German II | 8 |
| German B - Standard Level | 4 | GERMAN 141 Beginning German I | 4 |
| Global Politics - Higher Level | 4 | CORE 140 Global Perspectives | 3 |
| Global Politics - Standard Level | 4 | CORE 140 Global Perspectives | 3 |
| Greek - CI Language Higher Level | 4 | WRLDLANG 999 Miscellaneous Foreign Language* | 3 |
| Greek - CI Language Standard Level | 4 | WRLDLANG 999 Miscellaneous Foreign Language* | 3 |
| History - Standard Level | 4 | HISTRY 155 History of Modern Europe | 3 |
| History of Africa and the Middle East - Higher Level | 4 | HISTRY 9999H Miscellaneous History Course* & HISTRY 999* | 6 |
| History of Asia/Ocenia - Higher Level | 4 | HISTRY 131 East Asia Since 1800 & HISTRY 999 Miscellaneous History Course* | 6 |
| History of Europe - Higher Level | 4 | HISTRY 155 History of Modern Europe & HISTRY 999 Miscellaneous History Course* | 6 |
| History of the Americas - Higher Level | 4 | HISTRY 9999H Miscellaneous History Course* & HISTRY 999* | 6 |
| Information Technology in a Global Society - Higher Level*** (No credit for Standard Level) | 4 | ITSCM 280 Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| Language A: Language and Literature (HL) | 4 | ENGLISH 9999H Elective (this can be personalized per a department directive on a case-by-case basis) | 3 |
| Language A: Language and Literature (SL) | 4 | ENGLISH 9999H Elective (this can be personalized per a department directive on a case-by-case basis) | 3 |
| Language A: Literature (HL) | 4 | ENGLISH 9999H Elective (GH) (this can be personalized per a department directive on a case-by-case basis) | 3 |
| Language A: Literature (SL) | 4 | ENGLISH 9999H Elective (GH) (this can be personalized per a department directive on a case-by-case basis) | 3 |
| Language ab initio - Standard Level (Higher Level no longer available) | 4 | WRLDLANG 999 World Languages and Cultures Elective* & WRLDLANG 9999H World Languages and Cultures Elective* | 8 |
| Language B - Higher Level (No credit for Standard Level) | 4 | WRLDLANG 999 World Languages and Cultures Elective* & WRLDLANG 9999H World Languages and Cultures Elective* | 8 |
| Latin - CI Language Higher Level | 4 | WRLDLANG 999 Miscellaneous Foreign Language* | 3 |
| Latin - CI Language Standard Level | 4 | WRLDLANG 999 Miscellaneous Foreign Language* | 3 |
| Literature and Performance - Standard Level | 4 | ENGLISH 9999H Elective (this can be personalized per a department directive on a case-by-case basis) | 3 |
| Mathematical Studies - Standard Level (no longer offered) | 4 | MATH 139W (waiver) Quantitative Reasoning | 0 |
| Mathematics - Higher Level (no longer offered) | 4 | MATH 152W (waiver) Precalculus & MATH 253 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
| Mathematics - Standard Level (no longer offered) | 4 | MATH 152W (waiver) Precalculus | 0 |
| Mathematics: analysis and approaches - Standard Level | 4 | MATH 250 Applied Calculus Survey for Business and Social Sciences & MATH152W (waiver) Precalculus | 5 |
| Mathematics: analysis and approaches - Higher Level | 4 | MATH 253 Calculus I with Analytic Geometry & MATH 254 Calculus II with Analytic Geometry | 9 |
| Mathematics: applications and interpretation - Standard Level | 4 | MATH 243 Calculus for Business and Social Sciences & MATH142W (waiver) College Algebra | 4 |
| Mathematics: applications and interpretation - Higher Level | 4 | MATH 250 Applied Calculus Survey for Business and Social Sciences, STAT 230 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning and Analysis & MATH142W (waiver) College Algebra | 8 |
| Music - Higher Level | 4 | MUSC 999 Miscellaneous Music Course* & MUSC 999 Miscellaneous Music Course* | 6 |
| Music - Standard Level | 4 | MUSC 999 Miscellaneous Music Course* | 3 |
| Philosophy - Higher Level (No credit for Standard Level) | 4 | PHILSPHY 101 Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| Physics - Higher Level | 4 | PHYSCS 140 Principles of Physics I & PHYSCS 141 Principles of Physics II | 10 |
| Physics - Standard Level | 4 | PHYSCS 130 Physics Foundations | 5 |
| Psychology - Higher Level | 4 | PSYCH 211 Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| Psychology - Standard Level | 4 | PSYCH 211 Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| Social & Cultural Anthropology - Higher Level | 4 | ANTHROPL 218 Cultural Anthropology & ANTHROPL 999 Miscellaneous Anthropology Course* | 6 |
| Social & Cultural Anthropology - Standard Level | 4 | ANTHROPL 218 Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| Spanish B - Higher Level | 4 | SPANISH 141 Beginning Spanish I & SPANISH 142 Beginning Spanish II | 8 |
| Spanish B - Standard Level | 4 | SPANISH 141 Beginning Spanish I | 4 |
| Sports, Exercise, and Health Science - Higher Level (no credit for Standard Level) | 4 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous College Credit* | 3 |
| Theatre Arts - Higher Level | 4 | THEATRE 110 Introduction to the Theatre & THEATRE 200 Theatre Activities Practicum | 6 |
| Theatre Arts - Standard Level | 4 | THEATRE 100 Theatre Appreciation & THEATRE 200 Theatre Activities Practicum | 3 |
| Visual Arts - Higher Level | 4 | ARTSTDIO 121 Basic Art & ARTSTDIO 999 Miscellaneous Art Studio Course* | 6 |
| Visual Arts - Standard Level | 4 | ARTSTDIO 121 Basic Art | 3 |
| World Religions - Standard Level | N/A | Not accepted at UW-Whitewater | N/A |
*Courses designated as 999 count as miscellaneous credit in the department listed (MISC=Miscellaneous college credit), and the credits count toward the 120 units needed for graduation.
**If a student scores 4 or higher on both the English A Literature IB exam and the English A Language and Literature IB exam, their student record will be personalized to receive 3 credits of ENG 999 for one of the IB exams.
***If a student scores a 4 or higher on the Information Technology on Global Society exam, as well as a 4 or higher on the Digital Society exam, their student record will be personalized to receive ITSCM 280 for one exam and 3 credits of ITSCM 999 for the other exam.