International Baccalaureate (IB) Examination 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 at least the minimum score listed in the table below. IB tests with standard level (SL) or any other designator are not acceptable as college level. Generally, credit is granted based on the year the exam is taken.
Transcripts, certificates or diplomas with IB test results should be sent to the Office of the Registrar.
Additional courses at the appropriate level and score may be accepted upon review. Contact the Office of the Registrar for more information.
| IB Examination | Score | Semester Units Allowed | CSUN Course Equivalent | General Education Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology HL | 5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE Area 5B Biological Science and Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity |
| Business Management HL | 4 | 6 units | No equivalency | No GE Placement |
| Chemistry HL | 5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE Area 5A Physical Science and Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity |
| Economics HL | 5 | 6 units | ECON 160 and 161 | 6 units GE Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences |
| English A: Literature HL | 4 | 6 units | English 115 and 255 | 3 units GE Basic Subjects Area 1A English Composition (Written Communication)/ 3 units GE Area 3B Humanities |
| English A: Language and Literature HL | 4 | 6 units | No equivalency | 3 units GE Basic Subjects Area 1A English Communication (Written Communication)/ 3 units GE Area 3B Humanities |
| Film HL | 4 | 6 units | No equivalency | 3 units GE Area 3A Arts |
| Geography HL | 5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences |
| History of Africa and the Middle East HL | 5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences or CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies |
| History of Americas HL | 5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 3 units in Area 3B Humanities and 3 units in Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences and meets the Campus Requirement in U.S. History |
| History of Asia/OCE HL | 5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences or CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies |
| History of Europe HL | 5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences or CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies |
| Language A: Literature HL (any Foreign Language) |
4 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies |
| Language A: Language and Literature HL (any Foreign Language) |
4 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies |
| Language B HL (any Foreign Language) |
4 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies |
| Mathematics HL | 4 | 6 units | No equivalency | 3 units GE Basic Skills Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning |
| Mathematics HL: Analysis and Approaches | 4 | 6 units | No equivalency | 3 units GE Basic Skills Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning |
| Mathematics HL: Applications and Interpretation | 4 | 6 units | No equivalency | 3 units GE Basic Skills Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning |
| Music HL | 4 | 6 units | No equivalency | 3 units GE Area 3A Arts |
| Philosophy HL | 4 | 6 units | PHIL 150 | 3 units GE Area 3B Humanities |
| Physics HL | 5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 3 units GE Area 5A Physical Science |
| Psychology HL | 5 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences |
| Sociology HL | 4 | 6 units | No equivalency | 6 units GE Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences |
| Theatre HL | 4 | 6 units | No equivalency | 3 units GE Area 3A Arts |
| Visual Arts HL | 4 | 6 units | No equivalency | 3 units GE Area 3A Arts |