Academy of Art University
Academics
- Graduation Rate43%
- Majors Available39
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio15:1
- Retention Rate67%
AP Credit Policy
Students who place out of a required course via academy of art university Placement Exam, AP, IB, or S.A.T. will have that requirement waived but must make up the units as designated by the Student Advisor.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art History | 3 | Not available | Place out of the equivalent course |
| Calculus AB | 3 | Not available | Place out of the Quantitative Literacy Requirement ARH, GAP, LAN, FSH Marketing, FSH Merchandising, & FSH Product Development students out of LA 255 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | Not available | Place out of the Quantitative Literacy Requirement ARH, GAP, LAN, FSH Marketing, FSH Merchandising, & FSH Product Development students out of LA 255 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | Not available | Place out of LA 108 and into LA 202 |
| European History | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| Statistics | 3 | Not available | Place out of the Quantitative Literacy Requirement ARH, GAP, LAN, FSH Marketing, FSH Merchandising, & FSH Product Development students out of LA 255 |
| United States History | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| World History: Modern | 3 | Not available | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's
A
- Acting
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Apparel and Textile Manufacture
- Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
- Apparel and Textiles, General
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
C
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
- Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management
- Costume Design
D
- Digital Arts
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
E
- Educational/Instructional Technology
F
- Fashion Merchandising
- Fashion and Fabric Consultant
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
G
- Game and Interactive Media Design
I
- Illustration
J
- Jewelry Arts
- Journalism
L
- Landscape Architecture
M
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, Other
P
- Photography
- Playwriting and Screenwriting
R
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
W
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Double Major
- English as a Second Language
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Army
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
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