What score do I need to pass a DEDP proctored exam?

There is no strict "passing score" for DEDP Proctored Exams—although the higher Proctored Exam Score you achieve, the better.

To pass a DEDP MicroMasters course and receive its MicroMasters Course Certificate a learner must earn an Overall Course Score of 50% or higher. This means that it is possible to achieve a Proctored Exam score of less than 50% and still pass a course, because your Overall Course Score was 50% or higher.

For each DEDP Course Session:

• The Cumulative Course Score comprises the score earned across all the coursework (including assignments and finger exercises) and the Comprehensive Review.
• The Proctored Exam Score comprises solely the score earned for the Proctored Exam.
• The Overall Course Score is a weighted average of both the Cumulative Course Score and the Proctored Exam Score.
  • The Cumulative Course Score is worth 30% of the Overall Course Score
  • The Proctored Exam Score is worth 70% of the Overall Course Score

The passing criteria for a DEDP course is an Overall Course Score of 50% or higher.

Recent Program Changes

Spring 2023: The course scoring calculation and course passing criteria were altered for the Spring 2023 semester of the DEDP Program. For more information, please refer to this FAQ article.

Fall 2022: Several aspects of the criteria for passing a DEDP course and earning a Course Certificate were altered as part of the Fall 2022 Changes to the DEDP program. For more information please refer to this FAQ article.