Exam Equivalencies

International Baccalaureate Equivalencies

Higher Level Examinations Passing Score NMU Course Credits
Biology 5 BI 112 Introductory Biology: Diversity 4
Biology 5 BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles 4
Business Administration 5 MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management 4
Chemistry 5 CH 112 General Chemistry II 5
Chemistry 5 CH 111 General Chemistry I 5
Computer Science 5 CS 120 Computer Science I 4
Economics 5 EC 101 Introduction to Economics 4
English 5 EN 111 College Composition I 4
English Extended Essay B EN 211 College Composition II 4
Film Theory and History 5 EN 225 History of World Cinema 4
Film-Textual Analysis 5 EN 125 Introduction to Film 4
French A 5 Credit based on individual review by dept. head
French B 5 FR 201 Intermediate French I 4
French B 5 FR 202 Intermediate French II 4
Geography 5 GC 164 Human Geography 4
German A 5 Credit based on individual review by dept. head
German B 5 GR 202 Intermediate German II 4
German B 5 GR 201 Intermediate German I 4
Global Politics 5 PS 206 International Relations 4
History 5 HS 201 World History to 1520 4
History of Africa 5 Social Responsibility in a Diverse World or World Cultures/General Education Credit 4
History of Asia/Oceana 5 Social Responsibility in a Diverse World or World Cultures/General Education Credit 4
History of Europe/Middle East 5 Social Responsibility in a Diverse World or World Cultures/General Education Credit 4
History of the Americas 5 HS 295 Special Topics in History 4
Information Technology in a Global Society 5 Perspectives in Society/General Education Credit 4
Latin 5
Mathematics 5 MA 161 Calculus I 4
Music 5 Music Elective 4
Philosophy 5 PL 100 Introduction to Philosophy 4
Physics 5 PH 201 College Physics I 5
Psychology 5 PSY 101 General Psychology 3
Spanish A 5 Credit based on individual review by dept. head 4
Spanish B 5 SN 202 Intermediate Spanish II 4
Spanish B 5 SN 201 Intermediate Spanish I 4
Theatre 5 TH 130 The Theatre Experience 4
Visual Arts 5 Human Expression/General Education Credit 4

Michigan Seal of Biliteracy

Currently, there are no direct equivalencies for the Seal of Biliteracy. Students should work directly with the Department of Languages, Literatures, and International Studies to determine if NMU credits may be available. For more information, please visit the website: Placement Information | Languages, Literatures and International Studies.