Alabama State University
Academics
- Graduation Rate28%
- Majors Available47
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio14:1
- Retention Rate64%
AP Credit Policy
Students with special competence may qualify for advanced placement and/or course credit on the basis of scores earned in the College Boards Advanced Placement Program (AP). Alabama State University may award credit to beginning freshmen who score 3, 4 or 5 on Advanced Placement Examinations. A minimum score of 3 is required to be considered for the possible award of credit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 6 | MAT 133/134, MAT 137/165 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8 | CH 141 & CH 142 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | CS 104 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 | English 131/132 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | History 131/132 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Certificate, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Art/Art Studies, General
B
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Computer Science
- Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Criminalistics and Criminal Science
D
- Dance, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education, General
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
F
- Finance, General
- Forensic Chemistry
- Forensic Science and Technology
H
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- History, General
I
- Information Science/Studies
M
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Microbiology, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
O
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Orthotist/Prosthetist
P
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
R
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
S
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Work
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
T
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
V
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
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
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
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