DSST Exams
The DSST program allows students to demonstrate college-level achievement and earn credit through exams based on specific coursework.
The table below details how Purdue awards credit based on DSST exam scores. When sending your DSST scores to Purdue, use site code 8729.
For descriptions of the specific Purdue courses listed in the table below, refer to Purdue’s course catalog.
| DSST Exam | Purdue Course | Purdue Semester Credit Hours | Required Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomy | ASTR 1XXXX | 3 | 400 |
| Civil War and Reconstruction | HIST 31005 | 3 | 400 |
| Criminal Justice | SOC 32800 | 3 | 400 |
| Environmental Science | EAPS 12500 | 3 | 400 |
| Ethics in America | PHIL 1XXXX | 3 | 400 |
| Foundations of Education | EDPS 49100 | 3 | 400 |
| Fundamentals of College Algebra | MA 15300 | 3 | 400 |
| Fundamentals of Counseling | EDPS 49100 | 3 | 400 |
| Fundamentals of Cybersecurity | CNIT 2XXXX | 3 | 400 |
| General Anthropology | ANTH 10000 | 3 | 400 |
| Here’s to Your Health | HK 20000 | 3 | 400 |
| History of the Vietnam War | HIST 35600 | 3 | 400 |
| Human Resource Management | HTM 31200 | 3 | 400 |
| Human/Cultural Geography | EAPS 12000 | 3 | 400 |
| Introduction to World Religions | REL 20000 | 3 | 400 |
| Introduction to Computing | CS 11000 | 3 | 400 |
| Lifespan Development Psychology | PSY 23000 | 3 | 400 |
| Organizational Behavior | HTM 21200 | 3 | 400 |
| Principles of Finance | CSR 34200 or HTM 44100 | 3 | 400 |
| Principles of Statistics | STAT 1XXXX | 3 | 400 |
| Principles of Supervision | OLS 1XXXX | 3 | 400 |
| Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union | HIST 23900 | 3 | 400 |
| Statistics | STAT 1XXXX | 3 | 400 |
| Substance Abuse | HK 23100 | 3 | 400 |
| Technical Writing | ENGL 1XXXX | 3 | 400 |
Understanding Undistributed Credit
- Courses listed as “1XXXX” or “2XXXX” transfer as undistributed credit, meaning Purdue does not have a direct course equivalent or the minimum grade requirement for course equivalency has not been met.
- Undistributed credit appears on your Purdue student record as credit hours within the respective subject area.
- Following admission, consult with your Purdue academic advisor to determine how undistributed credit may be best used to meet curriculum requirements within your degree plan.