International Baccalaureate (IB) Exam Credit
International Baccalaureate (IB) courses designated as Honors Courses on the UC/CSU “a-g” college preparatory subjects list are awarded extra grade points for computation of the high school GPA. To be awarded advanced standing credit for successful performance, the IB test must be higher level (HL) and have a score of 4 or higher. IB tests with standard level (SL) or any other designator are not acceptable as college level.
Transcripts, certificates or diplomas with IB test results should be sent to Admissions and Records.
Additional courses at the appropriate level and score may be accepted upon review. Contact Admissions and Records for more information.
| IB Exam | Score | Semester Units Allowed | CSUN Course Equivalent | General Education Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE B2 Life Science and B3 Science Laboratory Activity |
| Business and Management HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | No GE Placement |
| Chemistry HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE B1 Physical Science and B3 Science Laboratory Activity |
| Economics HL | 4,5 | 6 units | ECON 160 and 161 | 6 units GE D1 Social Science |
| English A: Literature HL | 4,5 | 6 units | English 115 and 255 | 3 units GE Basic Subjects A2 Written Communication/ 3 units GE C2 Humanities |
| English A: Language and Literature HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 3 units GE Basic Subjects A2 Written Communication/ 3 units GE C2 Humanities |
| Film HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE C1 Arts |
| Geography HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE D1 Social Science |
| History of Africa and the Middle East HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE D1 Social Science or F Comparative Cultural Studies |
| History of Americas HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE C3 U.S. History |
| History of Asia/OCE HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE D1 Social Science or F Comparative Cultural Studies |
| History of Europe HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE D1 Social Science or F Comparative Cultural Studies |
| Language A: Literature HL (any Foreign Language) |
4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE F Comparative Cultural Studies |
| Language A: Language and Literature HL (any Foreign Language) |
4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE F Comparative Cultural Studies |
| Language B HL (any Foreign Language) |
4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE F Comparative Cultural Studies |
| Mathematics HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE Basic Skills B4 Mathematics |
| Music HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE C1 Arts |
| Philosophy HL | 4,5 | 6 units | PHIL 150 | 6 units GE C2 Humanities |
| Physics HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE B1 Physical Science |
| Psychology HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE D1 Social Science |
| Sociology HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE D1 Social Science |
| Theatre HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE C1 Arts |
| Visual Arts HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE C1 Arts |