DSST (formerly DANTES) Exam
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The DSST (formerly DANTES) exam is a nationally-recognized credit-by-examination program. With a DSST exam, students can:
- Prove their competency in various college-level course materials
- Earn college credit without taking a course (if the exam is passed)
DSST exams were originally designed for military veterans and reservists, but civilians and adult students can take them as well. Students can take DSST exams for:
To help support our active military members, there will be no administrative fee for DSST(DANTES) exams.
*To take advantage of this offer you will need to present your valid military ID on test day.*
- Business
- Physical Science
- Humanities
- Social Science
- Applied Technology
DSST (formerly DANTES) Testing Scores
| DSST (formerly DANTES) Exam Scoring Guide (Effective August 2021) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | Score | Credit Hours | Course Equivalent |
| A History of the Vietnam War | 44/ 400* | 3 | AMH 1059: A History of Vietnam War |
| Art of the Western World | 48/ 400* | 3 | ARH 1000: Art Appreciation |
| Astronomy | 48/ 400* | 3 | AST 1002: Introduction to Astronomy |
| Business Ethics and Society | 400 | 3 | GEB 1441: Business Ethics and Society |
| Business Math | 48/ 400* | 3 | QMB 1001: Business Mathematics |
| Computing & Information Technology | 45/ 400* | 3 | CGS: 1060C: Introduction to Computers |
| Criminal Justice | 49/ 400* | 3 | CCJ 1020: Introduction to Criminal Justice |
| Environmental Science (Formerly: Environment and Humanity) | 400* | 3 | EVR 1017: Ecosystems and Societies IB |
| Ethics in America | 46/ 400* | 3 | PHI 1630: Contemporary Ethical Problems |
| Foundations of Education | 46 / 400* | 3 | EDF: 1002: Foundations of Education |
| Fundamentals of College Algebra | 47/400* | 4 | MAT 1033: Intermediate Algebra |
| Fundamentals of College Algebra (effective 5.16.18) | 400 | 3 | MAC 1105: College Algebra |
| Fundamentals of Counseling | 45/ 400* | 3 | PCO: 1202: Foundations of Counseling |
| General Anthropology | 47 | 3 | ANT 2000: General Anthropology |
| Here's to Your Health | 48/ 400* | 3 | HSC 1100: Personal and Community Health |
| History of the Soviet Union | 45/ 400* | 3 | EUH: Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union |
| Human Resources Management | 46 / 400* | 3 | MAN 2300: Human Resources Management |
| Human/Cultural Geography | 48/ 400* | 3 | GEO: 1400: Introduction to Human Geology |
| Introduction to Business | 46/400* | 3 | GEB 1101: Introduction to Business |
| Introduction to Computing | 45/ 400* | 3 | CGS 1060C: Basic Computer Concepts |
| Introduction to Geography | 48 | 3 | GEO 1400: Introduction to Human Geology |
| Introduction to Law Enforcement | 45 / 400* | 3 | CJE 1000: Introduction to Law Enforcement |
| Introduction to World Religions | 48/ 400* | 3 | REL 2300: Religions of the World |
| Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 46 | 3 | DEP 2004: Developmental Psychology |
| Math for Liberal Arts | 400 | 3 | MGF 1106: College Math |
| Management Information Systems | 46/ 400* | 3 | ISM 1000: Management Information Systems |
| Money and Banking | 48/ 400* | 3 | BAN 1501: Money and Banking |
| Organizational Behavior | 48 | 3 | INP 2002: Introduction to Industrial Psychology |
| Personal Finance | 46/ 400* | 3 | FIN 2100: Personal Finance |
| Principles of Advanced English | 400 | 3 | ENC 1101: English 1 |
| Principles of Finance | 46/ 400* | 3 | FIN 1000: Principles of Finance |
| Principles of Physical Science I | 47 | 3 | PSC 1341: Principles of Physical Science I |
| Principles of Public Speaking | 47 | 3 | SPC 1608: Introduction to Oral Communication |
| Principles of Statistics | 48/ 400* | 3 | STA 2023: Statistical Methods I |
| Principles of Supervision | 46/400* | 3 | MNA 1345: Principles of Supervision |
| Substance Abuse | 46/ 400* | 3 | HSC 1140: Substance Abuse |
| Technical Writing | 46 | 3 | ENC 1210: Technical Writing |
| The Civil War and Reconstruction | 47/ 400* | 3 | AMH 1056: The Civil War and Reconstruction |
*Three-digit bold numbers indicate score requirements for a newer version of the exam.
Additional Questions
You are responsible for ensuring that Seminole State has your DSST records.
- If you are a veteran, contact Veterans Affairs (VA).
- DSST scores must be requested from DSST to be official. You may request your scores be sent to the institution of your choice. Learn more about the process of retrieving your scores at the DSST website.
- Contact the Assessment and Testing Center at 407.708.2020.
Seminole State is a national DSST testing center. You can take the exam at the Assessment and Testing Center.
- DSST is currently by appointment only. Please schedule through the Sign-Me-Up Calendar
Yes. Current fees are:
- Exam fee: $85*
- Seminole State registration fee: $15*
* Prices are subject to change.
For more information about the DSST exam:
- Speak with a Seminole State academic counselor at 407.708.2337.
- Visit the DSST Website or call 877.471.9860.
- Call the Professional Testing Center at 407.708.2020.
Examination Day Reminders
- Prior to taking any examination, you will need to present a current, valid and original photo ID with a signature (e.g., passport, driver’s license or state-issued ID card).
- If your photo ID does not include a signature, a second ID is required with your name and signature (e.g., Social Security card, voter registration card, credit card or debit card).