DSST Exam
The DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Tests) 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 all students can utilize them. Students can take DSST exams for:
- Business
- Physical Science
- Humanities
- Social Science
- Applied Technology
Credit is awarded in accordance with recommendations established by the statewide Articulation Coordinating Committee (ACC).
Schedule Your DSST Appointment
The Assessment & Testing Center at Seminole State is a national DSST testing center.
- Schedule your DSST appointment in SSAP - Testing Center.
DSST (formerly DANTES) Testing Scores
| DSST Exam Scoring Guide (Updated September 2025) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | Score | Credit Hours | Course Equivalent |
| A History of the Vietnam War | 400 | 3 | AMH 1059: A History of Vietnam War |
| Art of the Western World | 400 | 3 | ARH 1000: Art Appreciation |
| Astronomy | 400 | 3 | AST 1002: Introduction to Astronomy |
| Business Ethics and Society | 400 | 3 | GEB 1441: Business Ethics and Society |
| Business Math | 400 | 3 | QMB 1001: Business Mathematics |
| Computing & Information Technology | 400 | 3 | CGS 1060C: Introduction to Computers |
| Criminal Justice | 400 | 3 | CCJ 1000: Introduction to Private Security or CCJ 1020: Introduction to Criminal Justice |
| Environmental Science (Formerly: Environment and Humanity) | 400 | 3 | EVR 2002: Environmental Systems IB or ISC 2003: Sustainability: Concepts DSST |
| Ethics in America | 400 | 3 | PHI 1630: Contemporary Ethical Problems |
| Foundations of Education | 400 | 3 | EDF 1002: Foundations of Education |
| Fundamentals of College Algebra | 400 | 3 | MAC 1105: College Algebra |
| Fundamentals of Counseling | 400 | 3 | PCO 1202: Foundations of Counseling |
| Fundamentals of Cyber Security | 400 | 3 | CTS 1120: Introduction to Internetworking Security (Security+) |
| General Anthropology | 400 | 3 | ANT 2000: General Anthropology |
| History of the Soviet Union | 400 | 3 | EUH 1066: Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union |
| Human Resources Management | 400 | 3 | MAN 2300: Human Resources Management |
| Human/Cultural Geography | 400 | 3 | GEO 1400: Introduction to Human Geology |
| Introduction to Business | 400 | 3 | GEB 1011: Introduction to Business |
| Introduction to Law Enforcement | 400 | 3 | CJE 1000: Introduction to Law Enforcement |
| Introduction to World Religions | 400 | 3 | REL 2300: Religions of the World |
| Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 400 | 3 | DEP 2004: Developmental Psychology |
| Math for Liberal Arts | 400 | 3 | MGF 1106: College Math |
| Management Information Systems | 400 | 3 | ISM 1000: Management Information Systems |
| Money and Banking | 400 | 3 | BAN 1501: Money and Banking |
| Organizational Behavior | 400 | 3 | INP 2002: Introduction to Industrial Psychology |
| Personal Finance | 400 | 3 | FIN 2100: Personal Finance |
| Principles of Advanced English | 400 | 3 | ENC 1101: English 1 |
| Principles of Finance | 400 | 3 | FIN 1000: Principles of Finance |
| Principles of Physical Science I | 400 | 3 | PSC 1341: Principles of Physical Science I |
| Principles of Public Speaking | 400 | 3 | SPC 1608: Speech Communication |
| Principles of Statistics | 400 | 3 | STA 2023: Statistical Methods I |
| Principles of Supervision | 400 | 3 | MNA 1345: Principles of Supervision |
| Substance Abuse | 400 | 3 | HSC 1140: Substance Abuse |
| Technical Writing | 400 | 3 | ENC 1210: Technical Writing |
| The Civil War and Reconstruction | 400 | 3 | AMH 1056: The Civil War and Reconstruction |
Additional Questions
You are responsible for ensuring that Seminole State receives your DSST scores.
- DSST scores must be requested from DSST and sent to the institution of your choice to be official.
- Learn more about the process of retrieving your scores at the DSST website.
- Contact the Assessment and Testing Center at 407.708.2020.
- The exam fee is $100* paid directly to DSST at the start of test administration. You must bring a credit or debit card on test day.
- The test administration fee is: $15.20* paid directly to Seminole State College when you register for your appointment in SSAP -Testing Center.
* Prices are subject to change without notice. Test Fees are non-refundable.
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 government issued photo ID with a signature(e.g., passport, driver’s license or state-issued ID card).
- Digital Identification is not permissible.
- If your photo ID does not include a signature, a second ID is required with your name and signature (e.g., Social Security card, credit card or debit card).
- If your exam requires payment, testing fees must be paid prior to sitting for the exam.
- Acceptable methods of payment include American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa debit/credit cards.
- Testing Fees paid to Seminole State College are non-refundable.