University of Arkansas at Little Rock

DEP exams are usually constructed and graded on campus. Most tests vary from 30 minutes to 3 hours in length, and may include objective questions, essay questions, and/or skills tests.

Some DEP tests may be taken only once. Some may be re-taken after a specified time period. Check with Testing Services for details.

Test Title	Required Score	Credits Awarded	How often you may take the exam
Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology	75%	ANTH 2316 Cultural Anthropology	Once only
Physical Anthropology	See Department	ANTH 1415 Physical Anthropology	Once only
Art Consists of a test and two written art critiques. Request an information sheet from Testing Services.
Introduction to the Visual Arts	70%	ARHA 2305 Introduction to Visual Art	Once only
Astronomy
Introduction to Astronomy	70%	ASTR 1301 Introduction to Astronomy	May repeat on next scheduled cycle of tests
Introduction to Astronomy Lab	70%	ASTR 1101 Introduction to Astronomy Lab	May repeat on next scheduled cycle of tests
Chemistry
Fundamental Chemistry I	55%	CHEM 1400 Fundamental Chemistry I	Once only
General Chemistry I	56%	CHEM 1402 General Chemistry I	Once only
General Chemistry II	56%	CHEM 1403 General Chemistry II	Once only
Computer Science If you would like to test out of a Computer Science Class, discuss your options with the chairperson of Computer Science. Tip: Make sure the class you are interested in is actually a CPSC course. For example, Fundamentals of Information Technology is a management course.
Engineering If you would like to test out of an Engineering Class, discuss your options with the chairperson of Engineering.
Information Science
Enterprise Information Science I	70%	IFSC 1201 Enterprise Information Science I	Once only
Leisure Science
Golf	80%	LESC 1117 Beginning Golf	Department chair approval required
Swimming	80%	LESC 1105 Beginning Swimming	Department chair approval required
Tennis	80%	LESC 1116 Beginning Tennis	Department chair approval required
Management
Advanced Keyboarding	70%	MGMT 1351 Advanced Keyboarding Application (available ONLY to students seeking teacher education certification)	Department chair approval required
Principles of Word Processing	70%	MGMT 2335 Principles of Word Processing (available ONLY to students seeking teacher education certification)	Department chair approval required
Fundamentals of Information Technology	70%	MGMT 1310 Fundamentals of Information Technology	Department chair approval required
Mathematics
Business Calculus	70%	MATH 1342 Business Calculus	Once per semester(Fall, Spring or Summer)
Trigonometry	70%	MATH 1303 Trigonometry	Once per semester(Fall, Spring or Summer)
Elementary Algebra	66%	MATH 0300 Elementary Algebra (Not a college-level course. Refer to COMPASS for the math placement test information.)	Once per semester(Fall, Spring or Summer)
Intermediate Algebra	63%	MATH 0301 Intermediate Algebra (Not a college-level course. Refer to COMPASS for the math placement test information.)	Once per semester(Fall, Spring or Summer)
Music
Aural Skills I	80%	MUTH 2291 Aural Skills I	Department chair approval required
Aural Skills II	80%	MUTH 2292 Aural Skills II	Department chair approval required
Introduction to Music	70%	MUHL 2305 Introduction to Music	Once per semester(Fall, Spring or Summer)
Music Fundamentals	80%	MUTH 1310 Music Fundamentals	Once per semester(Fall, Spring or Summer)
Music Theory I	80%	MUTH 2381 Music Theory I	Department chair approval required
Music Theory II	70%	MUTH 2391 Music theory II	Department chair approval required
Public School Music for Elementary Teachers	70%	MUED 3332 Public School Music for Elementary Teachers	Once only
Rhythmic Skills	90%	MUTH 1211 Rhythmic Skills	Once per semester (Fall, Spring or Summer)
Physics
Physical Concepts (SAT II Subject Test)	51st percentile	PHYS 1310 Physical Concepts	According to SAT restrictions
Speech Communication Consists of a written test and a speech given to the faculty. Request an information sheet from Testing Services.
Speech Communication	70%	SPCH 1300 Speech Communication	May repeat on next scheduled cycle of tests
Theatre and Dance Consists of a performance attendance and critique, the reading of a play and analysis, and a written exam. Request an information sheet from Testing Services.
Introduction to Theatre and Dance	70%	THEA 2305 Introduction to Theatre and Dance	Once only

DEP Schedule and Test Administration Location

Tests	Test Dates	Test Administration Location
Accounting	By appointment	Accounting Department
Anthropology	By appointment	Anthropology Department
Art	March 1 of each year. Introduction to Visual Arts DEP is offered the fourth Friday after the beginning of the fall and spring semesters	Art Department
Astronomy	Last week of fall and spring semesters	Astronomy Department
Chemistry	By appointment	Testing Services
Computer Science	Computer Science Department	Computer Science Department
Engineering	By appointment	Engineering Department
Leisure Science	During finals week in semesters the class is offered	Leisure Science Department
Management	By appointment	Management Department
Mathematics	Second Thursday of the month by appointment. The Elementary and Intermediate Algebra exams are offered at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. The College Math, Business Calculus, and Trigonometry Exams are offered at 2:00 p.m.	Testing Services
Music	By appointment	Music Department
Physics	According to the College Board Schedule	SAT Test Centers
Speech	First full week of August, November, and March	Speech Department
Theatre	By appointment	Test and script analysis administered in Testing Services

DEP Scoring Information

Departmental exams vary according to the subject. Some of the passing scores are percentage scores; others are percentile scores. Others are point scores, and a few are simply pass or fail. Complete information is available from the Office of Testing Services.

Score processing time varies, but most score reports are processed within six weeks of the test date.

DEP Test Schedule and Registration

Schedule varies by test. Check the DEP Calendar below.

To register:  
• Come to Testing Services (Ross Hall 409) at least one week prior to the test date.
• Fill out a DEP registration form.
• For all DEPs, except math, take the registration form to the appropriate department for approval.  (For example, if you want to take a Chemistry DEP, you must take the registration form to the Chemistry Department.)  The department chairperson or a designee will sign the form.  (This step is not necessary for the math DEPs.)
• If you have questions regarding how to prepare, ask in the department.  (Testing Services has handouts for Speech DEPs only.)
• Submit your completed DEP registration form with a check, money order (payable to UALR), VISA, MasterCard, or exact cash for $35.  The deadline to submit your form and fee is at least one week in advance of the test date.
• Receive an Admission Ticket with test day information.

Test Fee

$35 - Check, money order, VISA, MasterCard, or exact cash.