A student must be enrolled at San Bernardino Valley College to receive course credit for the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma or certificates.
A score below 4 on Mathematics (HL) will require students to complete the SBVC self-guided placement. Please refer to the table below for IB credit in accordance with Title 5, §55052.5. Students who have earned credit from an IB examination should not enroll in a comparable college course because transfer credit will not be granted for both. Additional information and important exam-specific policies are provided in the IB Exam Notes following the chart.
Questions may be directed to the Articulation Officer in the Counseling Center, AD/SS 103.
| IB Examination | Minimum Score | Units | SBVC Equivalent | SBVC Graduation | Cal-GETC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology (HL) | 5 | 3 | BIOL 205 | Area 4B (lab) | Area 5B (no lab) |
| Business Management (HL) | 5 | 3 | No equivalent | No | No |
| Chemistry (HL) | 5 | 3 | CHEM 101 | Area 4B (lab) | Area 5A (no lab) |
| Computer Science (HL) | 5 | 3 | No equivalent | No | No |
| Dance (HL) | 5 | 3 | No equivalent | No | No |
| Design Technology (HL) | 5 | 3 | No equivalent | No | No |
| Digital Society (HL) | 5 | 3 | No equivalent | No | No |
| Economics (HL) | 5 | 3 | ECON C2002 or C2002H | Area 3B | Area 4 |
| Environmental Systems and Society (HL) | 5 | 3 | No equivalent | No | No |
| Film (HL) | 5 | 3 | No equivalent | No | No |
| Geography (HL) | 5 | 3 | No equivalent | Area 3B | Area 4 |
| Global Politics (HL) | 5 | 3 | No equivalent | 3B | TBD |
| History (any region) (HL) | 5 | 3 | No equivalent | Area 3A or 3B | Area 3B or 4 |
| Mathematics (HL): Analysis and Approaches | 4 | 3 | TBD | Area 2 | Area 2 |
| Mathematics (HL): Applications and Interpretation | 4 | 3 | TBD | Area 2 | Area 2 |
| Music (HL) | 5 | 3 | No equivalent | No | No |
| Philosophy (HL) | 5 | 3 | No equivalent | 3A | TBD |
| Physics (HL) | 5 | 3 | PHYSIC 101 | Area 4A (lab) | Area 5A |
| Psychology (HL) | 5 | 3 | No equivalent | Area 3B | Area 4 |
| Social and Cultural Anthropology (HL) | 5 | 3 | No equivalent | 3B | TBD |
| Sports, Exercise and Health Science (HL) | 5 | 3 | No equivalent | No | No |
| Theatre (HL) | 4 | 3 | No equivalent | Area 3A | Area 3A |
| Visual Arts (HL) | 5 | 3 | No equivalent | No | No |
| World Religions (HL) | 5 | 3 | No equivalent | 3A | TBD |
| IB Examination | Minimum Score | Units | SBVC Equivalent | SBVC Graduation | Cal-GETC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language A: Literature HL | 4 | 3 | No equivalent | Area 3A | Area 3B |
| Language A: Language and Literature HL | 4 | 3 | No equivalent | Area 3A | Area 3B |
| Language B (any language) HL | 4 | 0 | No equivalent | No credit | No credit |
| Language B (any language) HL | 5 | 3 | No equivalent | No credit | No credit |
IB Exam Notes
- The IB chart is based on the most current information available at the time of catalog publication.
- Refer to the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (CCCCO) AP, IB, and CLEP Examination Chart for passing scores and credit details per Title 5 §55052.5.
- Additional exam-specific notes referenced in this chart, including language course distinctions and limitations on duplicate credit for mathematics and computer science examinations, are provided below.
- The IB curriculum offers languages at various levels for native and non-native speakers. Language B courses are offered at the intermediate level for non-native speakers. Language A1 and A2 courses are advanced courses in literature for native and non-native speakers, respectively.
- If a student passes more than one AP examination in calculus or computer science and/or more than one IB examination in mathematics or computer science, credit for only one examination may be applied toward the baccalaureate.
- IB transfer credit (including possible differences in units to be awarded beyond those used for Cal-GETC certification) awarded for these and other IB exams at admission are determined by the CSU and UC.
- For the complete list of CSU IB policies and credit information, visit: Viewing CSU Systemwide Credit for External Examinations
- For the complete UC Policy for IB credit, visit: IB credits | UC Admissions