DSST Exam
If you are taking an exam that requires payment, testing fees must be paid by credit card, money order or check. Cash is not accepted.
The DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Tests) Exam is a nationally-recognized credit-by-examination program. With a DSST exam, students can:
- Prove their competency in various college-level course materials
- Earn college credit without taking a course (if the exam is passed)
DSST exams were originally designed for military veterans and reservists, but all students can utilize them. Students can take DSST exams for:
- Business
- Physical Science
- Humanities
- Social Science
- Applied Technology
Credit is awarded in accordance with recommendations established by the statewide Articulation Coordinating Committee (ACC).
DSST (formerly DANTES) Testing Scores
| DSST Exam Scoring Guide (Updated September 2023) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | Score | Credit Hours | Course Equivalent |
| A History of the Vietnam War | 400 | 3 | AMH 1059: A History of Vietnam War |
| Art of the Western World | 400 | 3 | ARH 1000: Art Appreciation |
| Astronomy | 400 | 3 | AST 1002: Introduction to Astronomy |
| Business Ethics and Society | 400 | 3 | GEB 1441: Business Ethics and Society |
| Business Math | 400 | 3 | QMB 1001: Business Mathematics |
| Computing & Information Technology | 400 | 3 | CGS 1060C: Introduction to Computers |
| Criminal Justice | 400 | 3 | CCJ 1000: Introduction to Private Security or CCJ 1020: Introduction to Criminal Justice |
| Environmental Science (Formerly: Environment and Humanity) | 400 | 3 | EVR 2002: Environmental Systems IB or ISC 2003: Sustainability: Concepts DSST |
| Ethics in America | 400 | 3 | PHI 1630: Contemporary Ethical Problems |
| Foundations of Education | 400 | 3 | EDF 1002: Foundations of Education |
| Fundamentals of College Algebra | 400 | 3 | MAC 1105: College Algebra |
| Fundamentals of Counseling | 400 | 3 | PCO 1202: Foundations of Counseling |
| Fundamentals of Cyber Security | 400 | 3 | CTS 1120: Introduction to Internetworking Security (Security+) |
| General Anthropology | 400 | 3 | ANT 2000: General Anthropology |
| History of the Soviet Union | 400 | 3 | EUH 1066: Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union |
| Human Resources Management | 400 | 3 | MAN 2300: Human Resources Management |
| Human/Cultural Geography | 400 | 3 | GEO 1400: Introduction to Human Geology |
| Introduction to Business | 400 | 3 | GEB 1011: Introduction to Business |
| Introduction to Law Enforcement | 400 | 3 | CJE 1000: Introduction to Law Enforcement |
| Introduction to World Religions | 400 | 3 | REL 2300: Religions of the World |
| Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 400 | 3 | DEP 2004: Developmental Psychology |
| Math for Liberal Arts | 400 | 3 | MGF 1106: College Math |
| Management Information Systems | 400 | 3 | ISM 1000: Management Information Systems |
| Money and Banking | 400 | 3 | BAN 1501: Money and Banking |
| Organizational Behavior | 400 | 3 | INP 2002: Introduction to Industrial Psychology |
| Personal Finance | 400 | 3 | FIN 2100: Personal Finance |
| Principles of Advanced English | 400 | 3 | ENC 1101: English 1 |
| Principles of Finance | 400 | 3 | FIN 1000: Principles of Finance |
| Principles of Physical Science I | 400 | 3 | PSC 1341: Principles of Physical Science I |
| Principles of Public Speaking | 400 | 3 | SPC 1608: Speech Communication |
| Principles of Statistics | 400 | 3 | STA 2023: Statistical Methods I |
| Principles of Supervision | 400 | 3 | MNA 1345: Principles of Supervision |
| Substance Abuse | 400 | 3 | HSC 1140: Substance Abuse |
| Technical Writing | 400 | 3 | ENC 1210: Technical Writing |
| The Civil War and Reconstruction | 400 | 3 | AMH 1056: The Civil War and Reconstruction |
Additional Questions
You are responsible for ensuring that Seminole State has your DSST records.
- DSST scores must be requested from DSST and sent to the institution of your choice to be official.
- Learn more about the process of retrieving your scores at the DSST website.
- Contact the Assessment and Testing Center at 407.708.2020.
Seminole State is a national DSST testing center. You can take the exam at the Assessment and Testing Center.
- DSST is currently by appointment only. Please schedule through the Sign-Me-Up Calendar
Yes. Current fees are:
- Exam fee: $100* (payable to DSST)
- The Seminole State administration fee is: $15.20*
* Prices are subject to change.
For more information about the DSST exam:
- Speak with a Seminole State academic counselor at 407.708.2337.
- Visit the DSST Website or call 877.471.9860.
- Call the Professional Testing Center at 407.708.2020.
Examination Day Reminders
- Prior to taking any examination, you will need to present a current, valid and original photo ID with a signature(e.g., passport, driver’s license or state-issued ID card).
- Digital Identification is not permissible.
- If your photo ID does not include a signature, a second ID is required with your name and signature (e.g., Social Security card, voter registration card, credit card or debit card).
- If your exam requires payment, testing fees must be paid prior to sitting for the exam.
- Acceptable methods of payment include personal checks (must be preprinted with account holder's name and address), money orders, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa debit/credit cards (cardholder must be present to sign for all credit card and debit card transactions). Testing Fees paid to Seminole State College are non-refundable.