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 Plan R Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE Natural Science with Lab |
| Business and Management HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | Elective (No GE placement) |
| Chemistry HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE Natural Science with Lab |
| Economics HL | 4,5 | 6 units | ECON 160 and 161 | 6 GE Social Science |
| English A: Literature HL | 4,5 | 6 units | English 115 and 255 | 3 units GE Basic Subjects Written Composition/ 3 units GE Arts and Humanities |
| English A: Language and Literature HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 3 units GE Basic Subjects Written Composition/ 3 units GE Arts and Humanities |
| Film HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE Arts and Humanities |
| Geography HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE Social Science |
| History of Americas HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE Social Science or U.S. History |
| History of Asia/OCE HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE Social Science or Comparative Cultural Studies |
| History of Europe HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE Social Science or Comparative Cultural Studies |
| Language A: Literature HL (any Foreign Language) |
4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE Comparative Cultural Studies |
| Language A: Language and Literature HL (any Foreign Language) |
4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE Comparative Cultural Studies |
| Language B HL (any Foreign Language) |
4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE Comparative Cultural Studies |
| Mathematics HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE Basic Skills Mathematics |
| Music HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE Arts and Humanities |
| Philosophy HL | 4,5 | 6 units | PHIL 150 | 6 units GE Arts and Humanities |
| Physics HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE Natural Science |
| Psychology HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE Social Science |
| Sociology HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE Social Science |
| Theatre HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE Arts and Humanities |
| Visual Arts HL | 4,5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE Arts and Humanities |