Information on both Regents External Degrees and the College Proficiency Examination Programs for the State of New York is presented in a single catalog. Part One on the Regents External Degrees covers general information on accreditation, degrees offered, enrollment, credit, grading, status reports and transcripts, costs, counseling, and the Serviceman's Opportunity College (SOC). It also details the programs for associate and bachelor degrees in art, science, nursing, and business administration. Part Two deals with the Regents Credit Bank. In Part Three the College Proficiency Examinations Program is introduced, and Part Four covers general information and methods of preparation on the examinations for both programs. The last section gives examination descriptions for the following: arts and sciences, criminal justice, bachelor of science in business administration, education, reading, foreign languages, health education, nursing sciences, and associate in nursing. Other independent study programs are also reported. (LBH)