345 practice flashcards covering lifespan development from prenatal to aging, Piaget, Erikson, DSM-5 disorders, and every major theory the exam tests. One 90-minute exam earns you 3 college credits. Our guide prepares you for the full breadth of this exam.
Human Growth and Development is one of the most useful CLEP exams for nursing, education, and social science students. Start studying and clear your prerequisite.
Get Instant Access for $20/MonthFrom biological development and cognitive theory to DSM-5 psychopathology and research methods, our 345 flashcards cover every content area the exam tests. Lifespan breadth is what makes this exam hard. Our guide handles it.
This exam is heavy on developmental theory. You need to know who proposed what, when it applies, and why. Our flashcards teach you the theories in context, so you can apply them to novel scenarios on exam day, not just recognize the name.
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Human Growth and Development is widely required by nursing, education, and social work programs. One CLEP exam can replace an entire semester of prerequisite coursework at most colleges for just $20/month.
The CLEP Human Growth and Development exam spans every stage of life. Knowing the five life stages gives you a mental map for organizing the 12 topic areas the exam covers.
Genetics, conception, fetal development
Attachment, motor skills, language
Cognitive growth, schooling, peers
Identity, puberty, moral reasoning
Career, relationships, late-life changes
The CLEP Human Growth and Development exam has approximately 90 questions in 90 minutes, drawn from 12 content areas. Our 345 flashcards prepare you for all of them:
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Most students need 2–4 weeks of focused study. The exam covers a wide range of content from prenatal development through aging, which takes time to absorb. Students with a background in nursing, psychology, or education often prepare faster. The key is learning the major theories cold and knowing how they apply at each life stage.
It is considered one of the more challenging CLEP exams. The breadth of content is significant: 12 topic areas covering the full human lifespan, multiple theoretical frameworks, DSM-5 disorder criteria, and research methodology. Candidates who underestimate it, particularly the depth of infant and early childhood content, tend to be surprised. Our 345 flashcards are designed to prepare you for that full scope.
Most colleges require a scaled score of 50 on the CLEP Human Growth and Development exam. Some schools set the threshold at 55 or 60. Check your school's specific policy before you test. Your score appears on screen immediately after you finish.
ACE recommends 3 semester hours for passing this exam. Most colleges follow this recommendation and may apply it toward a social science, psychology, or nursing prerequisite. Some programs may require a specific score threshold for prerequisite credit, so check with your registrar before you test.
The exam has approximately 90 multiple-choice questions and you have 90 minutes to complete it. Some questions are unscored pretest items that do not count toward your final score. There is no penalty for guessing, so answer every question. The exam is computer-based at over 1,700 test centers nationwide.
No prior coursework is required, though students with nursing, psychology, or education backgrounds often have an advantage. The exam tests introductory-level content and is designed to be passable with focused preparation. Many students with no formal background pass after a few weeks of consistent study with our flashcards.
Yes. Human Growth and Development is one of the most commonly required prerequisite courses for nursing programs. Many pre-nursing students and RN-to-BSN candidates use the CLEP exam to clear this requirement without taking a full semester course. Check with your specific program to confirm they accept CLEP credit for this prerequisite.
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| Subject | Exam Type | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Human Growth and Development | CLEP | 345 |
| Introductory Psychology | CLEP | 345 |
| Introductory Sociology | CLEP | 194 |
| American Government | CLEP | 295 |
| U.S. History I: Early Colonization to 1877 | CLEP | 355 |
| U.S. History II: 1865 to the Present | CLEP | 520 |
| Humanities | CLEP | 515 |
| Biology | CLEP | 880+ |
| College Mathematics | CLEP | 590+ |
| Principles of Management | CLEP | 319 |
| Civil War and Reconstruction | DSST | 318 |
| A History of the Vietnam War | DSST | 298 |
The CLEP Human Growth and Development exam is one of the most broadly useful exams in the CLEP library. Start studying today and earn 3 credits in weeks.
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