DANTES Testing
Defense Activity For Non-traditional Education
Support
Montana State University-Billings offers credit for successful
performance on selected DANTES subject standardized tests.
The DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSSTs) enable you to
obtain college credit for what you have learned on the job,
through self-study, personal interest, correspondence courses
or by any other means.
DANTES is used by colleges and universities to award college
credit to students who demonstrate that they know as much
as students completing an equivalent college course. It is
a cost-efficient, timesaving way for students to use their
knowledge to accomplish their educational goals. Start with
the DANTES registration form available from COT Library/Testing
Center.
To Register
Pick up a registration form at COT Library/Testing Center.
Take this to the Cashier to pay the $35 test fee. Return the
receipt to the Testing Center.
| DANTES TEST |
MSUB COURSE |
CREDITS |
| Algebra, College |
Math 106 |
3 |
| Algebra, Intermed College |
Math 105 |
3 |
| Am Lit, Survey |
Engl 160 |
3 |
| Am Lit II, Survey |
Engl 160 |
3 |
| Art of the Western World |
Art 131 |
3 |
| Bus, Intro to |
Bus 101 |
3 |
| Bus Law I |
Bus 205 |
3 |
| Calculus I |
Math 112 |
4 |
| Chem I, College |
Chem 104 |
3 |
| Ed Psych |
EDF 250 |
3 |
| Eng Lit, Survey |
Engl 160 |
3 |
| Geography |
Geog 101 |
3 |
| Geog, Human/Cultural |
Geog 102 |
3 |
| Geology I |
EASC 100 |
3 |
| Geology, Physical |
EASC 100 |
3 |
| Hist of West Civ to 1500 |
Hist 104 |
3 |
| Hist of West Civ since 1500 |
Hist 105 |
3 |
| Physics I, College |
Phys 110 |
3 |
| Psych of Adjustment |
Psyc 271 |
3 |
| Public Speaking |
ComT 130 |
3 |
| Statistics, Basic |
Stat 141 |
3 |
| Stats, Principles |
Stat 141 |
3 |
| Trigonometry, Plane |
Math 107 |
3 |
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Credit
Enrolled MSU Billings students will receive credit and a grade
of “P” for test scores meeting the department
standards. Students must first submit official test results
to Admissions and follow the procedure for Accelerated Course
Work in the MSU Billings
General Bulletin.
Scores
Qualifying scores will be entered on the transcript with a
grade of “P” and the number of credits. No record
of unsuccessful DANTES testing will be entered on a transcript.
Testing Time Length
Many DANTES exams can be completed within 90 minutes; however,
additional time can be allowed if necessary.
DANTES Fact Sheets
& Study Guide
For each of the approximately 35 DANTES Subject Standardized
Tests, there is a Fact Sheet/Study Guide containing a description
of the test content, sample questions, a list of texts appropriate
for review, and technical information regarding how the passing
score was established. Fact Sheets are available free of charge
from the COT Library/Testing Center.
Test Dates & Times
Please inform the Test Proctor (656-4445 x138) which DANTES
exam you need at least two weeks in advance of the test date
so that all examinations can be ready. Only one DANTES examination
is administered on each test date.
On the Test Day
Bring an additional $60 test fee made payable to DANTES (no
cash), and a picture ID.
Test Fee Refund
If you cancel and request a refund, it must be done within
6 months of your test date. You must present the original
receipt and your picture ID to the COT Test Proctor to generate
a refund.
Testing Accommodations
Persons with documented disabilities may request accommodation.
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