University of Southern Maine grants credit for the following AICE exams:
- Advanced Subsidiary (AS-level) exams passed with an “e” or higher
- Advanced (A-level) exams passed with an “E” or higher
An academic advisor can help you understand how AICE scores fulfill degree requirements. Contact the University’s Advising Services Office at usm.advising@maine.edu or (207) 780-4040.
The following exams have been evaluated by USM faculty. If you have taken an AICE Exam that is not listed below, please contact the CPL Office at 207-780-5909 or priorlearningusm@maine.edu.
AS-LEVEL
| AICE Subject | USM Course Equivalency |
|---|---|
| Biology | BIO 105 (3 cr) & BIO 106 (1.5 cr) |
| Chemistry | CHY 1XX (3 cr) |
| English General Paper | ENG 1XX (3 cr) |
| English Language (one-year) | ENG 100 WRI 1 (3 cr) |
| English Literature (one-year) | ENG 140 CI (3 cr) |
| Environmental Management | ESP 101 (3 cr) |
| Global Perspectives and Research | COR 2XX INTL (3 cr) |
| History (International Option) | COR 1XX INTL (3 cr) |
| **Marine Science | BIO 103 (3 cr) |
| Music | MUS 100 CI (3 cr) |
| Physics | PHY 111 (4 cr) |
| Psychology | PSY 100 (3 cr) |
| Thinking Skills | GEL 1XX (3 cr) |
A-LEVEL
| AICE Subject | USM Course Equivalency |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | CHY 1XX (3 cr) with score of C-E CHY 113 SE (3 cr) and CHY 114 SE (1.5 cr) with score of B CHY 113 SE (3 cr), CHY 114 SE (1.5 cr) and CHY 115 (3 cr) with score of A |
| English Language | ENG 100 WRI 1 (3 cr) & ENG 102 WRI 2 (3 cr) |
| English Literature (two-year) | ENG 140 CI (3 cr) & ENG 2XX (3 cr) |
| Global Perspectives and Research (no additional credit for AS-Level) | COR 3XX INTL (6 cr) |
| History (American Option) | HTY 1XX SCA (3 cr) |
| History (European Option) | HTY 1XX SCA & INTL (3 cr) |
| History (International Option) | HTY 1XX SCA & INTL (3 cr) |
| Mathematics | MAT 140 QR (3 cr) & MAT 1XX (3 cr) |
| Further Mathematics | MAT 152 (4 cr) |
| Music | MUS 100 CI (3 cr) & MUS 110 CE (3 cr) |
| **Physics | PHY 111 (4 cr) & PHY 1XX (3 cr) |
| Psychology | PSY 100 (3 cr) & PSY 2XX (3 cr) |
| Thinking Skills | GEL 1XX (6 cr) |