Testing and Tutoring

Credit-by-Exam

 If you have qualifications from previous education or job training, you may be able to earn credit in certain courses by successfully passing an exam that will test your knowledge related to the learning outcomes of that course.  These exams are developed and scored by MTC faculty. All are free of charge for MTC students.

Consult with your academic advisor before scheduling to take a credit-by-exam. Your advisor can help you determine if the exam applies to your degree, avoid duplicate credit, and understand how it may impact your graduation timeline. They can also explain eligibility requirements and whether the exam is the best option for your academic goals. A quick meeting or email can save significant time, money, and ensure the credit counts where you need it.  Make an appointment or find contact information for your advisor here.

Please note: Semester credits earned through credit-by-exam are not guaranteed to be transferable to other state or private colleges or universities.  Please refer to the receiving institution for specific rules of accepting credit earned through credit-by-exam.

 The following is a list of MTC courses that offer a credit-by-exam option.  Click on the course ID for a syllabus or study guide of a course for more information about it.

Course ID	Course Title	Approximate Exam Duration
ACC1400	Financial Accounting	4 hours
BUS 2150	Legal Environment of Business	2.5 hours
CIT 1000	Intro to Information Technology	1 hour
OIS 1200	Computer Basics	2 hours
OIS 1240	Computer Applications	2.5 hours
OIS 1260	Power Point	2 hours
OIS 1340	Excel Advanced	2.5 hours
EET 1000	Introduction to Electricity	2 hours
MET 1020	Engineering Drawings  and Diagrams	2 hours
TMT 1110	Applied Technical Math	3 hours
COM 1400	Oral Communication	Part 1  - 1 hour in the testing center Part 2 -  7 days at home
ENG 1000	English Composition I	2 hours
ENG 1100	English Composition II	4 hours
MATH 1240	Statistics	2 hours
MATH 1245	Algebra	2 hours
SCI 1200	Anatomy & Physiology I	Part 1 - 3 hours Part 2 - 1.5 hours  Both must be taken in the testing center
SCI 1250	Anatomy & Physiology II	Part 1 - 3 hours Part 2 - 1.5 hours  Both must be taken in the testing center
ALH 1110	Medical Terminology	2 hours
NUR 1190	Dosage Calculations	2 hours

 Scheduling

For most students, the easiest way to schedule a credit-by-exam is online using your MyMTC username and password.  You may also schedule by contacting your advisor or by contacting the Testing Center at testing@mtc.edu. For exams longer than 2 hours, please do not select the last time slot of the day so that you are allowed time to complete the exam before the center closes.

 Students with accommodations should reach out to the Disability Services Office at ds@mtc.edu to schedule a credit-by-exam. 

 Receiving Your Score

 Your Credit-by-Exam score will be emailed to both you and your advisor. Our staff and faculty work hard to process and return scores within one week. However, during high-traffic periods or academic breaks, turnaround times may be longer.  If you need your score to determine whether you must register for a course before the start of a term, you must complete your exam at least two weeks before the term begins.

 For any questions or concerns about your score or what it means for your schedule, please contact your advisor directly.