How does my AP history affect my major/minor?

Answer:  In order to receive credit for AP history, you must take the AP exam and have your score sent to Purdue.

• If you receive a 4 or 5 on the European History exam you will receive 3 credits for History 104 (Introduction to the Modern World).

• If you receive a 4 or 5 on the World History exam you will receive 3 credits for History 105 (Survey of Global History).

• If you receive a score of 4 or 5 on the American History exam, you will receive 3 credits each for History 151 and 152 (American History to 1877 and American History since 1877).

AP exam credit satisfies the same requirements as History 104, 105, 151 and 152.

Are any history courses available for credit by test-out?

Answer:  At the present time, NO History courses are available for test out.  For more information, please contact the Purdue University Office of the Dean of Students web page or your undergraduate academic advisor.

Can college-credit courses taken in high school be accepted for Purdue credit?

Answer:  The Department of History will accept credit for college-level courses taken by high school students if one of the following criteria is met:

• a) if the course was taken on the West Lafayette campus

• b) if the course was taught by an instructor from Purdue University

• c) if the student successfully completes the course taught by a high school faculty member and receives a 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement exam

If none of these criteria are met, students may receive credit by taking the CLEP exam while they are enrolled at Purdue University.  For information about the CLEP exam (College Level Examination Program), please contact the Office of the Dean of Students.

Special Notes:

• View the Purdue University - Advanced Credit page for information regarding advanced credit options/possibilities for other subject matters.

• View the Questions & Answers page for common questions that undergraduate students have about majoring in History at Purdue - including the credit section.