INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) 2023-2024 CHART
As recommended by the California State University Chancellor’s Office and the University of California Office of the President (UCOP), Merced College grants credit toward its undergraduate degrees for successful completion of specific Higher Level International Baccalaureate examinations. Students who present scores of four (4) or better will be granted up to three (3) to six (6) semester units of credit by the CSU applied to the appropriate General Education requirements (CSU-GE). Merced College students may receive credit towards the associate’s degree general education requirements locally established. Please consult the IB Chart below for specific details and consult with a counselor.
International | Passing | Semester | Merced College GE | American | Removal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IB Biology HL | 5 | 3 | B2-3 units | B2 |
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IB Chemistry HL | 5 | 3 | B1-3 units | B1 |
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IB Economics HL | 5 | 3 | D1-3 units | D |
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IB Geography HL | 5 | 3 | D1-3 units | D |
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IB History (any region) HL | 5 | 3 | D2-3 units | C2 or D |
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IB Language A Literature HL | 4 | 3 |
| C2 |
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IB Language A Language and Literature HL | 4 | 3 |
| C2 |
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IB Language A1 (any language) HL | 4 | 3 |
| C2 | F13 |
IB Language A2 (any language) HL | 4 | 3 |
| C2 | F13 |
IB Language B (any language) HL@ | 4 | 0 | C-3 units | n/a |
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IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL | 4 | 3 | A2-3 units | B4 |
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IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation HL | 4 | 3 | A2-3 units | B4 |
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IB Physics HL | 5 | 3 | B1-3 units | B1 |
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IB Psychology HL | 5 | 3 | D1-3 units | D |
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IB Theatre HL | 4 | 3 | C-3 units | C1 |
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Note:
Advanced Placement Exams that satisfy UC and CSU requirements should be checked for currency and specific college credit.
HL = indicates “higher level” exams which qualify for IB credits. Students who have taken other exams (i.e., “S” = standard, are not eligible for IB credits.)
*These units count toward eligibility for admission. The units may not apply towards Associate Degrees for Transfer (AD-T) or the baccalaureate degree. The units may not all apply toward certification of the corresponding GE-Breadth area. See Executive Orders 1036 and 1100 for details.
**Areas of GE Breadth (A1 through E) are defined in EO 1100. Areas of American Institutions (US-1 through US-3) are set forth in Sections IA and IB of EO 1061, and at assist.org
***Students seeking certification in GE Breadth prior to transfer must have passed the test before this date.
@ The IB curriculum offers language at various levels for native and non-native speakers. Language B courses are offered at the intermediate level for non-natives. Language A1 and A2 are advanced courses in literature for native and non-native speakers, respectively.