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The sociology CLEP exam: Introductory Sociology

It’s called Introductory Sociology: about 100 questions in 90 minutes, matched to a one-semester intro course. ACE recommends 3 semester hours for a score of 50 on the sociology CLEP exam. It sticks to basic facts, concepts and general theory, not specialized topics.

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Updated October 2026 · Written from official sources, listed at the bottom of this page

Which topics does the sociology CLEP exam test?

AreaShare
Social processes25%
Social stratification, process and structure25%
Institutions20%
The sociological perspective20%
Social patterns10%

Kinds of questions

Some ask you to name a fact, a concept or the person behind a theory. Others ask how concepts and theories connect, how sociologists do research, what would happen in a made-up situation, or what a table or chart shows. Knowing the main theorists by name helps.

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Sources: College Board. Checked October 2026.

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