MOOC Certification Exams (47)
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Certification of 2 courses |
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| Corresponds to a one-semester course in abnormal psychology. Includes the historical background of abnormal psychology, the major conceptualizations, and the nature and description of psychological disorders, as well as their definitions, classifications, etiology, and major treatments. Assumes knowledge of concepts typically learned in an introductory psychology course. (Multiple-choice examination.) | |
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Certification of 8 courses |
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| Corresponds to an introductory, two-semester sequence of courses in anatomy and physiology. The examination measures knowledge and understanding of the integrative mechanisms that contribute to the functioning of the human body. Assumes familiarity with basic terms of biology and with concepts such as basic cell structure and function. (Multiple-choice examination.) | |
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Certification of 5 courses |
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| This exam measures knowledge and understanding of material typically taught in an undergraduate course in genetics for non-biology majors. The content of the examination corresponds with course offerings such as Basic Genetics or Introduction to Heredity. The examination assumes a familiarity with introductory biology, general chemistry, and algebra. The examination tests for the basic concepts and terminology of transmission, molecular, and population genetics and the ability to apply this knowledge to solving problems in genetics and to understand the societal implications of genetic technologies. | |
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Certification of 2 courses |
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| The examination corresponds to a one-semester course in bioethics. Measures knowledge and understanding of ethical theories related to bioethics, topics in clinical biomedical ethics, social topics in ethics, and environmental ethics. The examination assumes a familiarity with introductory ethics and philosophy. The examination tests for a knowledge of facts and terminology, an understanding of concepts and theories, and the student s ability to apply this knowledge and understanding in an analysis of the philosophical issues concerning biomedical and environmental ethics. (Multiple-choice examination.) | |
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Certification of 4 courses |
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| The examination measures knowledge and understanding of material typically taught in an upper-level undergraduate course in business ethics. The content of the examination is designed to assess mastery of business concepts, principles, and knowledge related to business ethics. In addition to factual knowledge, the exam evaluates students abilities to analyze and solve ethical problems, understand relationships, and interpret material. The exam may contain questions that require critical thinking and interpretation of situational factors related to the interaction of business, government, and society. (Multiple-choice examination.) | |
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Certification of 5 courses |
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| This examination measures knowledge and understanding of material typically taught in an introductory undergraduate course in Business Law. The content of the examination corresponds with course offerings such as Introduction to Business Law or Business Law I. No prior knowledge of Business Law is required for this examination. This examination tests for knowledge and understanding of Business Law in pursuit of organizational goals and strategies. This examination specifically tests for a familiarity with the key legal issues and terms related to business law as well as an application of the legal tools needed to deal with real world legal/business issues within the US legal environment. The student will understand sources of law, dispute resolution, business ethics, criminal law as it relates to business, tort law, contracts, agency law, the various types of business organizations, and matters of real and intellectual property under US law. (Multiple-choice examination.) | |
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Certification of 6 courses |
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| The UExcel examination in Calculus measures knowledge and understanding of material typically taught in the first semester of a lower-level sequence in Calculus. The content of the examination corresponds with course offerings commonly called Calculus I. The examination assumes a familiarity with Precalculus topics including algebra, trigonometry, and functions. It tests for knowledge of facts and terminology, an understanding of concepts and theories, and the student s ability to apply this knowledge and understanding in an analysis of problems n business, the sciences, and engineering. (Multiple-choice examination.) | |
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Certification of 1 courses |
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| The UExcel examination in College Writing measures knowledge and understanding of the material typically taught in an introductory, one-semester course in college writing. The examination measures the ability to organize knowledge, ideas, and information; to adopt rhetorical strategies such as narration, illustration, explanation, and description in appropriate ways; to adopt and maintain a tone and point of view appropriate for a specified audience and rhetorical situation; to develop and maintain a controlling idea and a coherent organization; and to write within the rhetorical, syntactic, and mechanical conventions of Standard Written American English. (Extended response examination.) | |
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Certification of 2 courses |
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| The examination measures knowledge and understanding of material and skills typically taught in an undergraduate course that serves to fulfill a math or quantitative requirement for students who will not need to go on to take more advanced mathematics courses. The content of the examination corresponds with course offerings such as Mathematics in Contemporary Society, Liberal Arts Math, or Math for Non-STEM Majors. Knowledge of arithmetic and elementary algebra are prerequisites for the material covered in this examination. The exam tests for an ability to apply mathematical knowledge and concepts to understand and analyze practical contemporary mathematical problems. (Multiple-choice examination.) | |
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Certification of 3 courses |
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| Corresponds to a one-semester social science course. The examination measures knowledge and understanding of social, political, and economic realities of human difference in the United States. The examination assumes a familiarity with introductory sociology and/or introductory cultural anthropology. The examination tests for knowledge of facts and terminology, an understanding of concepts and theories, and the student's ability to apply this knowledge and understanding in an analysis of the social construction of difference and its implications in North American society. (Multiple-choice examination.) | |
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Certification of 4 courses |
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| Measures knowledge and understanding of material typically taught in a one-semester course in the physical sciences, natural sciences, and environmental sciences. The content of the examination corresponds with introductory course offerings with titles like Earth Science, Physical Geology, Geoscience, Environmental Geoscience, or Earth-System Science. Topics include the internal structures of the earth, plate tectonics, the rock cycle, the hydrologic cycle, geological hazards, earth history, and energy resources. Tests for a knowledge of facts and terminology, an understanding of concepts and theories, and the student s ability to apply this knowledge and understanding in an analysis of earth's processes. (Multiple-choice examination.) | |
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Certification of 7 courses |
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| Corresponds to an introductory, two-semester course in English Composition. Measures the ability to persuade a reader; to understand and compose an extended argument; to analyze and respond appropriately to written texts including literary texts; to use and document sources; and to recognize and write about revision and editing processes. In general, the examination measures the ability to organize knowledge, ideas, and information; to use rhetorical strategies such as narration, illustration, explanation, description, comparison and contrast, division, classification, and cause and effect in appropriate ways; to choose a tone and point of view appropriate for a specified rhetorical situation; to develop and maintain a controlling idea and a coherent organization; and to write within the rhetorical, syntactic, and mechanical conventions of Standard Written American English. (A course guide can be obtained from the Excelsior College Bookstore as part of the guided learning package. Extended response examination.) Three (3) credits from ENGX111 exam duplicates the ENG*101: English Composition course or the ENGX101 exam | |
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| Corresponds to a one-semester course in applied ethics. Measures understanding of ethical knowledge as it applies to practical ethical situations. Application of knowledge about ethics is accomplished through the use of case studies and related sets of multiple-choice questions. Knowledge categories include basic theories and concepts such as utilitarianism, natural law theory, justice, duties and obligations, and rights; metaethics, covering topics such as subjectivism, objectivism, and naturalistic fallacy; and moral deliberation, covering topics such as moral sensitivity, status of moral judgments, and implications of moral concepts. Knowledge from these categories is then applied to practical ethical issues such as social and personal issues, bioethical and medical issues, professional and business issues, and environmental issues. Assumes a familiarity with the content generally taught in an introductory ethics course. (A course guide can be obtained from the Excelsior College Bookstore as part of the guided learning package. Multiple-choice examination.) | |
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Certification of 20 courses |
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| The Excelsior College Examination in Financial Accounting measures knowledge and understanding of material typically taught in a lower-level undergraduate course in financial accounting. This examination tests for comprehension of basic financial accounting in pursuit of organizational goals and strategies. The exam tests for the familiarity with the technical skills of working with financial statements, accounting information systems, operating decisions, and financing decisions. Thinking as a manager/accountant, the test taker should be able to identify relevant information and the appropriate methods for analyzing information while working in a financial, global, and ethical environment. | |
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| Corresponds to a one-semester, upper-level course in gerontology. Includes biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging and an understanding of issues, needs, and realities involved in the aging process. The examination is multidisciplinary in nature and covers theories, concepts, empirical patterns, and their implications for policy and practice. (Multiple-choice examination.) | |
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Certification of 6 courses |
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| Corresponds to a one-semester course for management majors. Includes the role and context of human resource management, fair employment practices, human resource planning, human resource staffing, performance management, employee development, employee compensation, and labor relations. Tests for a knowledge of facts and terminology, particularly understanding of personnel management concepts and principles, and the ability to apply these concepts to typical personnel management situations. Assumes knowledge of basic management concepts. (Multiple-choice examination.) | |
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Certification of 2 courses |
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| This examination measures knowledge and understanding of material typically taught in a one-semester course in interpersonal communication. The content of the examination corresponds with course offerings such as Human Communication Dynamics, Relational Communication, Communication in Everyday Life, Principles of Interpersonal Communication, or Effective Communication. The examination tests for a knowledge of facts and terminology and an understanding of concepts and theories related to interpersonal communication. (Multiple-choice examination.) | |
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Certification of 7 courses |
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| This examination measures knowledge and understanding of material typically taught in an introductory undergraduate course in macroeconomics. The content of the examination corresponds with course offerings such as Principles of Macroeconomics or Introduction to Macroeconomics. No prior knowledge of economics is required for this examination. This examination tests for a knowledge of facts and terminology, an understanding of concepts and forms, and for the student s ability to apply the concepts learned in Introduction to Macroeconomics. The exam also assumes a good understanding of high school algebra. (Multiple-choice examination.) | |
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Certification of 11 courses |
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| This examination measures knowledge and understanding of material typically taught in an introductory undergraduate course in Microeconomics. The content of the examination corresponds with course offerings such as Principles of Microeconomics or Introduction to Microeconomics. No prior knowledge of economics is required for this examination. This examination tests for a knowledge of facts and terminology, an understanding of concepts and forms, and for the student s ability to apply the concepts learned in Introduction to Microeconomics. The exam also assumes a good understanding of high school algebra. (Multiple-choice examination.) | |
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Certification of 5 courses |
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| Measures knowledge and understanding of the material and skills typically taught in a one-semester course in music appreciation. The content of the examination is drawn from that commonly included in courses with titles like Introduction to Music Literature, Music Appreciation, Survey of Music, and Music in the Western World. Topics include elements of music theory (for example: pitch, dynamics, rhythm, melody); types of voices, instruments, and ensembles; characteristics, forms, and representative composers from the Middle Ages to the present; and elements of contemporary and non-Western music. No prior knowledge of music is assumed. The examination tests for a knowledge of facts and terminology, an understanding of concepts and forms, and the student s ability to apply this knowledge and understanding in listening to musical compositions. Headphones will be provided for use on the listening questions. (Multiple-choice examination.) | |
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