Home / Academics / Credit for Prior Learning / Advanced Placement Advanced Placement Many students take AP exams through the College Board during high school. At Jackson College, a score of 4 or higher on most AP exams will earn academic credit, and in some cases, a score of 3 may also qualify for credit. To be eligible for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), prospective students must first apply to Jackson College and receive a student ID number. Credit for prior learning cannot be awarded until these steps are completed. AP Exams and scores eligible for credit Art History Scores of 5 or 4: Earn 6 credits for ART 111 and ART 112. Scores of 3, 2, or 1: No credit awarded. Art: 2-D Design Scores of 5 or 4: Earn 3 credits for ART 101. Scores of 3, 2, or 1: No credit awarded. Art: Drawing Scores of 5 or 4: Earn 3 credits for ART 103. Scores of 3, 2, or 1: No credit awarded. Biology Scores of 5 or 4: Earn 8 credits for BIO 161 and BIO 162. Score of 3: Earn 4 credits for BIO 161. Scores of 2 or 1: No credit awarded. Pre-Calculus Scores of 5, 4, or 3: Earn 5 credits for MAT 141. Scores of 2 or 1: No credit awarded. Calculus AB Scores of 5, 4, or 3: Earn 4 credits for MAT 151. Scores of 2 or 1: No credit awarded. Calculus BC Scores of 5, 4, or 3: Earn 9 credits for MAT 151 and MAT 154. Scores of 2 or 1: No credit awarded. Chemistry Scores of 5 or 4: Earn 8 credits for CEM 141 and CEM 142. Score of 3: Earn 4 credits for CEM 131 or CEM 141. Scores of 2 or 1: No credit awarded. Computer Science A Scores of 5 or 4: Earn 2 credits for General CPS credit. Scores of 3, 2, or 1: No credit awarded. Computer Science AB Score of 5: Earn 5 credits for General CPS credit and waive CPS 175. Score of 4: Earn 2 credits for General CPS credit. Scores of 3, 2, or 1: No credit awarded. Environmental Science Scores of 5, 4, or 3: Earn 4 credits for BIO 158. Scores of 2 or 1: No credit awarded. Microeconomics Scores of 5 or 4: Earn 3 credits for ECN 232. Scores of 3, 2, or 1: No credit awarded. Macroeconomics Scores of 5 or 4: Earn 3 credits for ECN 231. Scores of 3, 2, or 1: No credit awarded. English Language and Composition Scores of 5 or 4: Earn 3 credits for ENG 131. Scores of 3, 2, or 1: No credit awarded. French Language Score of 5: Earn 8 credits for FRN 231 and FRN 232. Score of 4: Earn 4 credits for FRN 231. Scores of 3, 2, or 1: No credit awarded. German Language Score of 5: Earn 8 credits for GER 231 and GER 232. Score of 4: Earn 4 credits for GER 231. Scores of 3, 2, or 1: No credit awarded. Government and Politics: United States Scores of 5 or 4: Earn 3 credits for PLS 141. Scores of 3, 2, or 1: No credit awarded. Government and Politics: Comparative Scores of 5 or 4: Earn 3 credits for PLS 141. Scores of 3, 2, or 1: No credit awarded. Physics “C” Mechanics Scores of 5 or 4: Earn 4 credits for PHY 251. Scores of 3, 2, or 1: No credit awarded. Physics “C” Electricity & Magnetism Scores of 5 or 4: Earn 4 credits for PHY 252. Scores of 3, 2, or 1: No credit awarded. Physics “B” Scores of 5 or 4: Earn 8 credits for PHY 231 and PHY 232. Scores of 3, 2, or 1: No credit awarded. Psychology Scores of 5 or 4: Earn 4 credits for PSY 140. Scores of 3, 2, or 1: No credit awarded. Statistics Scores of 5 or 4: Earn 4 credits for MAT 133. Scores of 3, 2, or 1: No credit awarded. Spanish Language Score of 5: Earn 8 credits for SPN 231 and SPN 232. Score of 4: Earn 4 credits for SPN 231. Scores of 3, 2, or 1: No credit awarded. United States History Scores of 5, 4, or 3: Earn 6 credits for HIS 231 and HIS 232. Scores of 2 or 1: No credit awarded. Next steps Submit Your AP Test Scores E-mail your AP College Board ‘Test Ticket’ or official score report to jcregistrar@jccmi.edu. Questions? If you have questions about credit for prior learning, please contact the JC Registrar at jcregistrar@jccmi.edu. Academics Explore Programs Academic Tools Academic Calendar College Catalog Course Schedule Academic Support Credit for Prior Learning Advanced Placement Apprenticeships Certifications & Licenses College Level Examination Program Credit by Examination Work Experience Military Experience Assessment of Student Learning Transfer Planning Your Transfer Transfer Options Articulation Agreements Michigan Transfer Agreement Michigan Transfer Pathways Transfer Guides Course Equivalencies Reverse Transfer Transfer FAQ’s University Center
