Global Assessment Certificate (GAC) Program
The Global Assessment Certificate (GAC) Program consists of modules and electives to prepare students for University at various Approved Teaching Centers (ATC) around the world.
Official GAC transcripts must be sent from ACT.org to the University of Cincinnati for transfer credit consideration.
GAC Award Key
Test Code | Examination | UC Course Equivalent | BoK* |
---|---|---|---|
GAC005 | Computing I: Introduction to Computing for Academic Study | MLTI 1000 BLOCK | |
GAC006 | Business, Science, Social Science, and Psychology I: Communication Skills | COM 1000 BLOCK | |
GAC010 | Mathematics II: Probability, Statistics, and Finance | MATH 1008 | |
GAC011 | Computing II: Data Management | IT 1001C | |
GAC012 | Business II: Business Studies | MGMT 1000 BLOCK | |
GAC014 | Academic English III: Listening and Speaking Skills | ESL 1072 | |
GAC015 | Academic English III: Reading and Writing Skills | ESL 1070 | |
GAC016 | Mathematics III: Calculus and Advanced Applications | MATH 1044 | |
GAC017 | Computing III: Digital Communication | IT 1040C | |
GAC022 | Business III: International Business Studies | INTB 1000 BLOCK | DC |
GAC023 | Science III: General Science | SCI 1000 BLOCK | NS |
GAC027 | Social Science II: Identity and Interaction in Society | SOC 1001 P1 | |
GAC028 | Social Science III: Research Skills and Global Issues | SOC 1001 P2 |
*Please refer to the Breadth of Knowledge (BoK) Definitions page for more information.
GAC Exams Ineligible for Credit
The following GAC exams are ineligible for credit at UC.
- GAC001 (Academic English I: Listening and Speaking Skills)
- GAC002 (Academic English I: Reading and Writing Skills)
- GAC003 (Study Skills for Independent Learning)
- GAC004 (Mathematics I: Fundamentals)
- GAC007 (Academic English II: Listening and Speaking Skills)
- GAC008 (Academic English II: Reading and Writing Skills)
- GAC013 (Science II: Scientific Principles)
- GAC019 (IELTS™ Preparation Skills)
- GAC024 (Discrete Mathematics)
- GAC025 (TOEFL® Preparation Skills)
- GAC026 (ACT® Preparation Skills)
- GAC029 (Psychology II: Introduction to Psychology)
- GAC030 (Psychology III: Research Skills in Psychology)