If you've been looking into CLEP Western Civilization courses to help you prepare for the exam, Varsity Tutors offers some of the best CLEP Western Civilization classes in the industry. The CLEP program allows students who studied undergraduate-level material in high school, noncredit courses, through independent study, or at work to earn credit for it instead of sitting for an introductory course. Not only can this help you complete a degree more quickly, but it may also reduce the financial cost of your education. Contact us today if you want to learn more about the benefits of our CLEP Western Civilization course!
Many students take CLEP Western Civilization prep courses to get a sense for the content and formatting of the exam. The graphic below illustrates the rubric and structure of the exam:
| Topics | % of Test | # Questions |
Time |
| Ancient Near East | 8%-10% | 120 | 90 Minutes |
| Ancient Greece and Hellenistic Civilization | 15%-17% | ||
| Ancient Rome | 15%-17% | ||
| Medieval History | 23%-27% | ||
| Renaissance and Reformation | 13%-17% | ||
| Early Modern Europe, 1560-1648 | 10%-15% |
Since you only have 90 minutes to answer approximately 120 questions, time management is an important consideration in our CLEP Western Civilization course. You might take practice exams during CLEP Western Civilization class sessions to get a sense of what the time available to you feels like, helping you budget it accordingly.
Taking practice tests can also help you identify your academic strengths as well as areas that could use improvement. Knowing what your strong areas are may improve your self-confidence on exam day, but learning where you could improve may be even more important. Concentrating on your unique areas of opportunity during CLEP Western Civilization prep classes may improve your study efficiency!
The bulleted list below illustrates some topics you need to know for the test:
Topics (Non-Comprehensive)
- Political evolution
- Religion, culture, and technical developments in and near the Fertile Crescent
- Political evolution to Periclean Athens
- Periclean Athens through the Peloponnesian Wars
- Political evolution of the Republic and of the Empire (economic and geographical context)
- Roman thought and culture
- Byzantium and Islam
- Early medieval politics and culture through Charlemagne
- The Renaissance in Italy
- The Renaissance outside Italy
- The opening of the Atlantic
- The Commercial Revolution
Every Varsity Tutors CLEP Western Civilization class provides individualized instruction, meaning that you are your teacher's sole concern during sessions. Not only does this allow all of your work to receive prompt feedback, you can also receive one-on-one instruction as you pursue your learning goals. For example, let's say that you are more comfortable with modern topics such as Early Modern Europe and the Renaissance than ancient cultures such as Greece and Rome. Your study sessions can hone in on the ancient world to help you feel prepared for exam day.
Your instructor may also be able to cater each session to your needs. For example, a student who quickly becomes bored in a classroom setting may watch historical documentaries to make learning more engaging. Alternatively, a visual learner could benefit from incorporating charts, graphs, and other visual mediums into their test prep. There are no time constraints associated with private learning, giving you the flexibility to spend as much or as little time on each topic as you might need to.
We also try to make studying as convenient as it can be. Our Live Learning Platform facilitates digital study, providing the benefits of face-to-face instruction without the logistics of arranging an in-person meeting. We also do our best to refer every client to an instructor who meets their scheduling needs, making it easier to fit a CLEP Western Civilization prep class into your busy schedule.
There are many benefits to taking a CLEP Western Civilization prep course. Educational Directors are standing by to address any concerns you may have, so please reach out to Varsity Tutors today to get the process started. We look forward to helping you reach for academic success!
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...great passion for helping students succeed. I look forward to working with your son or daughter! A little bit about myself, I hold a B.A. in History and International Relations from Saint Josephs University. I am a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, the Phi Alpha Theta history honors society, and the Sigma Iota Rho International Studies honors society. I am from upstate New York (Albany area). I am an avid Yankees, Football...
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Gwen: CLEP Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 course instructor
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- CLEP Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648
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Daniel: CLEP Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 course instructor
Retired certified teacher, university professor, taught all elem subjects and mid/high school Literature, Spanish, Art, Computers, Social and Natural Sciences, SAT Prep, University French and English Law, Econ, etc. Curriculum design for UNM, Berkeley, State Dept. 90th percentile GRE, FSE, NMTEs, Praxis. Bilingual consultant for business (Pfizer, J&J) and government (DSS, CDC). Level 6 copy writer/editor. Taught on 4 1/2 continents!
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- State University of New York at New Paltz - Bachelor in Arts, History
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...K-8 Education through Teach For America, a national non-profit organization that competitively recruits recent graduates to work in inner-city schools across the country. During my time with Teach For America, I worked as a full-time 6th Grade Social Studies in Passaic, NJ. I am active member of my community, volunteering with Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America, and Literacy Volunteers of Morris County. I play ice-hockey & soccer, and like to balance a healthy social...
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Subject Expertise
- CLEP Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648
- CLEP History of the United States I
- CLEP American Government
- CLEP History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present
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Richard: CLEP Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 course instructor
...I recently completed my formal studies at the University of California, Riverside, where I earned my PhD in Ancient Mediterranean History. While I have spent considerable time in academia, I have not forgotten my roots on a farm in New Mexico, where I was raised. In my research I combine my love of the land with my professional interest in ancient history by analyzing ancient attitudes and uses of landscapes. While I tutor a broad...
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- Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History
- Trinity College Dublin - Master of Philosophy, Medieval and Renaissance Studies
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Subject Expertise
- CLEP Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648
- LSAT Analytical Reasoning
- English
- Business
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Scarlet: CLEP Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 course instructor
...confident in essay writing and instruction. I have passed AP Language Composition as well as AP literature. I mainly studied European history, and I minored in anthropology . I am also knowledgeable in United States, as well as Mexican history prior to the 20th century. When studying anthropology I focused on archaeology, and have some field experience from that time. If you have any historical or anthropological questions outside of what I've mentioned, I will...
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- Florida State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- CLEP Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648
- CLEP Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present
- CLEP Human Growth and Development
- CLEP History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present
- +142 subjects
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...an ESL Tutor for young Ukrainians hoping to improve their English. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, History, and French. In my experience helping students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams, where we create a personalized strategy based on the student's strengths and weaknesses when it comes to reading comprehension....
Education & Certification
- The University of Oxford - Bachelor, History/Politics, French
- Sarah Lawrence College - Bachelor, Writing
Subject Expertise
- CLEP Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648
- CLEP Social Sciences and History
- CLEP History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present
- CLEP American Government
- +172 subjects
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- Texas AM University - Bachelor of Science, Animation and Special Effects
Subject Expertise
- CLEP Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648
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Ted: CLEP Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 course instructor
...teaching World History, World Geography, and U.S. History for about nine years at a middle school in central New Jersey. Another endeavor undertaken by me is the founding and supervising of a district-wide peer mentoring program in which 8th grade students travel to connecting elementary schools to aide them with reading, writing, social, organizational, and study skills. I enjoy tutoring World History, US History, philosophy, psychology and language arts overall. I like to tutor in...
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- CLEP Social Sciences and History
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...soon found out that I truly enjoyed helping others learn. Since then I have tutored while in college and when I have worked in mid management in grocery retail as I would help the high school and college students as they prepared for various classes and exams. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in History from Sam Houston State University and have completed 34 hours towards a Masters in Family Therapy from University of Houston...
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Subject Expertise
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- CLEP Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present
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Subject Expertise
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- CLEP Humanities
- CLEP American Government
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Subject Expertise
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- CLEP College Composition
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After working for what seems as a lifetime in healthcare administration, I realized that much of my role in leadership was education. It brings me sincere joy to assist others in learning new concepts through the style that best meets the student's style.
Education & Certification
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- California Coast University - Master of Science, Clinical Psychology
Subject Expertise
- CLEP Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648
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- CLEP Introductory Psychology
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Subject Expertise
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Erin: CLEP Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 course instructor
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Subject Expertise
- CLEP Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648
- CLEP Humanities
- CLEP Social Sciences and History
- CLEP American Literature
- +92 subjects
Martin: CLEP Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 course instructor
...a sense of their strengths, challenges, and interest in the material so that our time together is as rewarding, interesting, and fun as possible. I see myself more as a coach or mentor rather than a teacher since no true learning can occur without mutual respect. My main focus is always to foster a genuine understanding, even an appreciation, of the subject. When students create their own meaning and insight, that's theirs forever. As a...
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Subject Expertise
- CLEP Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648
- CLEP History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present
- CLEP Humanities
- CLEP American Literature
- +73 subjects
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Education is one of the keys toward having a fulfilling life. The effort that goes into it is recouped after it has grown with you. It gives you a foundation. It will be a part of your past and your personal history.
Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- CLEP Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648
- CLEP Social Sciences and History
- CLEP Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present
- CLEP History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present
- +57 subjects