North Shore Community College

ABOUT ACADEMICS OFFICES CALENDAR NEWS & EVENTS

Welcome to the Center for Alternative Studies and Educational Testing

The Center for Alternative Studies & Educational Testing (CAS) offers a wide variety of academic programs that promote lifelong learning and broaden educational opportunities for prospective and enrolled students.

New Students

Computerized Placement Testing (CPTs)
ESL Placement Testing
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
Advanced Placement (AP credit)

Current Students

Faculty Make-up Testing
Testing for Distance Learning Courses
Computerized Placement Testing (CPTs)

Veteran Students

Credit for Military Experience
VALOR Act Academic Credit Evaluation Policy

Pre-College Testing

High School Equivalency Test (HiSET^®)
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)

Testing for Other Agencies/Institutions

Proctored Testing
CLEP
DANTES

Satisfy Prerequisites

Basic Skills Core Requirement
Computer Literacy Challenge Exam
Keyboarding Challenge Exam

Earn Alternative Credit

Information about Alternative Credit
Advanced Placement (AP)
CLEP
Credit by Evaluation
Contract Learning
DANTES
Language Proficiency Testing
Directed Study
Departmental Exams
Credit for Private Music Instruction

Important Links

Online Testing Registration

Testing Center Hours

CAS Staff

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