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Credit granted for successful completion of Advanced Placement Exams. Students who present scores of 3, 4, or 5 on one or more AP Examinations will be awarded credit as recommended by the College Board. Students who have taken AP Examinations should request that the scores be sent to the Office of Admissions and Records. Students will receive credit for CSUB coursework most nearly equivalent to the material covered in the AP Examination. The courses credited will be displayed on the Transfer Evaluation. Questions about credit should be directed to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies (EDUC 242, 664-3420).

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California State University: Bakersfield

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California State University: Bakersfield

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