AP/IB Credit Equivalencies
Advanced Placement (AP) Course Equivalencies for 2023-2024 Academic Year
Advanced Placement credit may count toward the number of credit-hours required for an undergraduate degree and may be used to replace specific courses for purposes of general education, major, or minor requirements. Credit and exemption will be given only for AP examinations taken prior to matriculation. Credit will be posted on a student’s record during the first semester of enrollment. If, after matriculation at Case Western Reserve University, a student completes a course for which they received credit/exemption on the basis of AP, the AP credit/exemption for that course will be forfeited and will not count toward graduation requirements.
The policies regarding the awarding of credit for Advanced Placement Examinations of The College Board are reviewed annually by departments and are subject to change.
| Subject/Exam | Score | Credit Earned | CWRU Equivalent/Exempt | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP RESEARCH | --- | --- | CWRU does not award credit for AP Research. | --- |
| AP SEMINAR | --- | --- | CWRU does not award credit for AP Seminar | --- |
| ART HISTORY | 4 or 5 | 3 hours | ARTH 100-TR. This credit cannot be used to satisfy requirements for a major or minor in art history. | ARTH 101 |
| ART STUDIO (Drawing Portfolio) | 4 or 5 | 3 hours | ARTS 106 or ARTS 216. Final credit awarded to be determined after individual portfolio review by art studio program director. | |
| ART STUDIO (2-D Design Portfolio) | 4 or 5 | 3 hours | ARTS 101 or ARTS 216. Final credit awarded to be determined after individual portfolio review by art studio program director. | |
| ART STUDIO (3-D Design Portfolio) | 4 or 5 | 3 hours | ARTS 100-TR, ARTS 201, ARTS 210, or ARTS 214 . Final credit awarded to be determined after individual portfolio review by art studio program director. | |
| BIOLOGY | 4 | 3 hours | BIOL 114 | |
| BIOLOGY | 5 | 3 hours | BIOL 200-TR. This credit will satisfy the BIOL 114 requirement for the nursing major. | |
| CHEMISTRY | 4 or 5 | 4 hours | CHEM 111. This course will meet a requirement of either CHEM 105 or CHEM 111. | CHEM 106 and CHEM 113; or ENGR 145 |
| CHINESE | 4 | 6 hours | CHIN 201 and CHIN 202 | CHIN 301 |
| CHINESE | 5 | 9 hours | CHIN 201, CHIN 202, and CHIN 301 | CHIN 302 |
| COMPUTER SCIENCE (Computer Science A) | 4 or 5 | 3 hours | CSDS 132 | CSDS 233, ECSE 233 or CSDS 281, ECSE 281 |
| COMPUTER SCIENCE (Computer Science Principles) | --- | --- | CWRU does not award credit for AP Computer Science Principles. | --- |
| ECONOMICS (Macroeconmics) | 4 or 5 | 3 hours | ECON 103 | |
| ECONOMICS (Microecnomics) | 4 or 5 | 3 hours | ECON 102 | |
| ENGLISH (Language/Composition) | 4 or 5 | 3 hours | ENGL100-TR. A maximum of three-credit hours will be awarded for AP English scores and only after successful completion of a three-credit-hour 300-level ENGL course with a grade of C or better. | |
| ENGLISH (Literature/Composition) | 4 or 5 | 3 hours | ENGL100-TR. A maximum of three-credit hours will be awarded for AP English scores and only after successful completion of a three-credit-hour 300-level ENGL course with a grade of C or better. | |
| ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE | 4 or 5 | 3 hours | EEPS 100-TR | |
| FRENCH | 4 or 5 | 6 hours | FRCH 201 and FRCH 202 | 300-level FRCH |
| GERMAN | 4 or 5 | 6 hours | GRMN 201 and GRMN 202 | 300-level GRMN |
| GOV & POLITICS (Comparative Politics) | 4 or 5 | 3 hours | POSC 160 | |
| GOV & POLITICS (U.S. Government) | 5 | 3 hours | POSC 109. Three credit-hours as POSC 109 will be awarded for AP U.S. Government scores only after successful completion of a 300-level U.S. political science course with a grade of B or better. | |
| HISTORY (European History) | 5 | 3 hours | HSTY100-TR. A maximum of three credit hours will be awarded for History AP scores and only after successful completion of the one-credit-hour HSTY 100 | |
| HISTORY (U.S. History) | 5 | 3 hours | HSTY100-TR. A maximum of three credit hours will be awarded for History AP scores and only after successful completion of the one-credit-hour HSTY 100 | |
| HISTORY (World History) | 5 | 3 hours | HSTY100-TR. A maximum of three credit hours will be awarded for History AP scores and only after successful completion of the one-credit-hour HSTY 100 | |
| HUMAN GEOGRAPHY | 4 or 5 | 3 hours | ANTH 100-TR | |
| ITALIAN | 4 or 5 | 6 hours | ITAL 201 and ITAL 202 | 300-level ITAL |
| JAPANESE | 4 | 6 hours | JAPN 201 and JAPN 202 | JAPN 301 |
| JAPANESE | 5 | 9 hours | JAPN 201, JAPN 202, and JAPN 301 | JAPN 302 |
| LATIN | 4 or 5 | 6 hours | LATN 201 and LATN 202 | 300-level LATN |
| MATHEMATICS (Calculus AB) | 5 | 4 hours | MATH 121. Credit for MATH 121 will meet a requirement for MATH 121 or MATH 125. | MATH 122 or MATH 126 |
| MATHEMATICS (Calculus BC) | AB subscore = 5 | 4 hours | MATH 121. Credit for MATH 121 will meet a requirement for either MATH 121 or MATH 125. | MATH 122 or MATH 126 |
| MATHEMATICS (Calculus BC) | 5 | 8 hours | MATH 121 and MATH 122. Credit for MATH 121 will meet a requirement for either MATH 121 or MATH 125. Credit for MATH 122 will meet a requirement for either MATH 122 or MATH 126. | MATH 223 |
| MUSIC THEORY | 4 or 5 | 3 hours | MUTH 103. This credit cannot be used to satisfy requirements for any music major program. | |
| PHYSICS (Physics 1) | 4 or 5 | 4 hours | PHYS 115 * | PHYS 116 |
| PHYSICS (Physics 2) | 4 or 5 | 3 hours | PHYS 100-TR * | |
| PHYSICS (Physics C-Mech) | 4 or 5 | 4 hours | PHYS 121 * | PHYS 122 |
| PHYSICS (Physics C-E&M) | 4 or 5 | 3 hours | PHYS 100-TR * | |
| PSYCHOLOGY | 4 or 5 | 3 hours | PSCL 101 | |
| SPANISH (Spanish Language) | 4 or 5 | 6 hours | SPAN 201 and SPAN 202 | 300-level SPAN |
| SPANISH (Spanish Literature) | 4 or 5 | 6 hours | SPAN 202 and SPAN 300-TR | 300-level SPAN |
| STATISTICS | 5 | 3 hours | STAT 201 |
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A student may not receive credit for more than one of Physics 1 or Physics C-Mechanics (forfeiting the credit if they subsequently earn credit for PHYS 115, PHYS 121, or PHYS 123) and may not receive credit for more than one of Physics 2 or Physics C-E&M (forfeiting the PHYS 100-TR credit if they subsequently earn credit for PHYS 116, PHYS 122, or PHYS 124). Students who earned a 4 or 5 on their AP Physics exam but who had little or no high school physics laboratory experience should consult with the department about taking PHYS 113A to build their laboratory skills before moving on to PHYS 116 or PHYS 122.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Course Equivalencies for 2023-2024 Academic Year
International Baccalaureate (IB) credit may count toward the number of credit-hours required for an undergraduate degree and may be used to replace specific courses for purposes of general education, major, or minor requirements. Credit and exemption will be given only for IB examinations taken prior to matriculation. Case Western Reserve University offers course credit for scores of 5, 6, and 7 for most Higher Level (HL) examinations. Credit will be posted on a student’s record during the first semester of enrollment. If, after matriculation at CWRU, a student completes a course for which they received credit/exemption on the basis of IB, the IB credit/exemption for that course will be forfeited and will not count toward graduation requirements.
The policies regarding the awarding of credit for International Baccalaureate Examinations are reviewed annually by departments and are subject to change.
| Subject/Exam | Score | Credit Earned | CWRU Equivalent/Exempt | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | HL 5, 6, or 7 | 3 hours | BIOL 200-TR | -- |
| Chemistry | HL 5, 6, or 7 | 4 hours | CHEM 111. This course will meet a requirement of either CHEM 105 or CHEM 111. | CHEM 106 and CHEM 113; or ENGR 145 |
| Chinese | HL 6 | 6 hours | CHIN 201 and CHIN 202 | 300-level CHIN |
| Chinese | HL 7 | 9 hours | CHIN 201, CHIN 202, and CHIN 300-TR | 300-level CHIN |
| Computer Science | HL 5, 6 or 7 | 3 hours | CSDS 132 | CSDS 233, ECSE 233 or CSDS 281, ECSE 281 |
| Dance | HL 5, 6, or 7 | 6 hours | DANC 121 | DANC 122 |
| Economics | HL 5, 6, or 7 | 6 hours | ECON 102 and ECON 103 | |
| English Language A | HL 5, 6, or 7 | 3 hours | WLIT 290 | |
| French B | HL 6 | 6 hours | FRCH 201 and FRCH 202 | 300-level FRCH |
| French B | HL 7 | 9 hours | FRCH 201, FRCH 202, FRCH 300-TR | 300-level FRCH |
| German B | HL 6 | 6 hours | GRMN 201 and GRMN 202 | 300-level GRMN |
| German B | HL 7 | 9 hours | GRMN 201, GRMN 202, and GRMN 300-TR | 300-level GRMN |
| History of Europe | HL 6 or 7 | 3 hours | HSTY100-TR. A maximum of three credit hours will be awarded for History IB scores and only after successful completion of the one-credit-hour HSTY 100. | |
| History of the Americas | HL 6 or 7 | 3 hours | HSTY100-TR. A maximum of three credit hours will be awarded for History IB scores and only afer successful completion of the one-credit-hour HSTY 100. | |
| Italian | HL 6 | 6 hours | ITAL 201 and ITAL 202 | 300-level ITAL |
| Italian | HL 7 | 9 hours | ITAL 201, ITAL 202, and ITAL 300-TR | 300-level ITAL |
| Japanese | HL 6 | 6 hours | JAPN 201 and JAPN 202 | 300-level JAPN |
| Japanese | HL 7 | 9 hours | JAPN 201, JAPN 202, and JAPN 300-TR | 300 -level JAPN |
| Mathematics | HL 5, 6, or 7 | 7 hours | MATH 121 and MATH 100-TR. Credit for MATH 121 will meet a requirement for either MATH 121 or MATH 125 | MATH 122 or MATH 126 |
| Music | HL 5, 6, or 7 | 6 hours | MUTH 103 and MUGN 201. Credit for these courses cannot be used to satisfy requirements for any music major program. | |
| Physics | HL 5, 6, or 7 | 7 hours | PHYS 121 and PHYS 100-TR. A student who subsequently earns credit for PHYS 115, PHYS 122, or PHYS 123 will forfeit IB credit for PHYS 121, and a student who subsequently earns credit for PHYS 116, PHYS 122, or PHYS 124 will forfeit IB credit for PHYS 100-TR. Students who earned a 5, 6, or 7 on their IB Physics exam but who had little or no high school physics laboratory experience should consult with the department about taking PHYS 113A to build their laboratory skills before moving on to PHYS 116 or PHYS 122. | |
| Psychology | HL 5, 6, or 7 | 3 hours | PSCL 101 | |
| Social and Cultural Anthropology | HL 5, 6, or 7 | 3 hours | ANTH 102 | |
| Spanish B | HL 6 | 6 hours | SPAN 201 and SPAN 202 | 300-level SPAN |
| Spanish B | HL 7 | 9 hours | SPAN 201, SPAN 202, and SPAN 300-TR | 300-level SPAN |
| Theater Studies | HL 5, 6, or 7 | 3 hours | THTR 110 | |
| Visual Arts | HL 6 or 7 | 3 hours | ARTS 101 |