What kinds of credits do I receive for an International Baccalaureate (I.B.) Diploma?
A. Colorado State awards credits for most examinations on which a score of 4 or higher is earned and credit for any given exam is awarded at the standard level; or higher level. Example of particular interest to engineering students: Math at the standard level earns credit for first semester calculus (4 credits), at the advanced level for the first two semesters (8 credits). Chemistry at the higher level will earn credit for the two semesters of chemistry required by most engineering curricula. Foreign Language A at the standard level earns credit for first semester junior year foreign language, while Foreign Language B will earn credit for first semester sophomore year foreign language. Since Physics in the IB program is not calculus based, no credit is earned toward the required, calculus based physics. Additional credits can be earned in such areas as Anthropology, Art, Biology, Earth Resources Economics, English, Environmental Systems, History, Music, Philosophy, Psychology and The
