Albany State University
Academics
- Graduation Rate37%
- Majors Available47
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio20:1
- Retention Rate68%
AP Credit Policy
The University grants credits for acceptable performance on the College Board administered AP Examination. In order to receive college credit, a minimum exam score of three (3) is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 6 | A-ART 110, 010 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 6 | A-ART 115, 010 |
| African American Studies | 3 | 6 | AAFS101 AAFSE10 |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | A-ARH 170, 171 |
| Biology | 3 | 8 | ABIO E00 ABIO E01 |
| 5 | 8 | A-BIO 120, 121, 201, 202Z | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 6 | A-MAT 106, 010 |
| 4 | 6 | A-MAT 112, 010 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | A-MAT 112, 010 |
| 4 | 8 | A-MAT 112, 113 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8 | A-CHM 120, 121, 124, 125 |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 10 | A-EAC101, 102 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | R-POS 010 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | I-CSI 101 |
| 5 | 4 | I-CSI 201 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | I-CSI 105 |
| Drawing | 3 | 6 | AART E10 AART E11 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 | A-ENG E10, 100Z |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 | A-ENG 121, 100 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | A-ENV 105 |
| European History | 3 | 6 | A-HIS 010, 011 |
| 5 | 6 | A-HIS 130, 131 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | A-FRE 221, 222 |
| 4 | 8 | A-FRE 222, 301, 010 | |
| 5 | 8 | A-FRE 222, 301, 030 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | A-GER101, 102 |
| 5 | 8 | A-GER201, 202 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | A-GOG 102 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | A-ITA 100,101 |
| 5 | 8 | A-ITA 103, 010 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 10 | A-EAJ101, 102 |
| Latin | 3 | 6 | A-CLL 201, 202 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | A-ECO 111 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | A-ECO 110 |
| Music Aural Subscore | 3 | 3 | A-MUS 010 |
| Music Non-Aural Subscore | 3 | 3 | A-MUS 110 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 6 | A-MUS 110, 010 |
| 4 | 7 | A-MUS 245, 010 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | A-PHY 010 |
| 4 | 4 | A-PHY 105, 106 | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | A-PHY 010 |
| 4 | 4 | A-PHY 108, 109 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | A-PHY 150, 155 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | A-PHY 140, 145 |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 3 | AMAT100 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | A-PSY 101 |
| Research | 3 | 3 | A-CAS 010 |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | A-CAS 010 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | A-SPN 100, 101 |
| 5 | 8 | A-SPN 103, 010 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 4 | A-SPN 010 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | A-MAT 108 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | R-POS 101 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | A-HIS 010, 011 |
| 5 | 6 | A-HIS 100, 101 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | A-HIS 010, 011 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's
A
- Accounting
B
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
C
- Chemistry, General
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
D
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education, General
- Education, Other
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- English Language and Literature, General
H
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Histologic Technician
- History, General
J
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
L
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
M
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
O
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Organizational Leadership
P
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
R
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
S
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching, General
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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Special Academics Program
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Army
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
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