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All Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores must be received by the American University Office of Admissions no later than the end of the second enrolled term. American University will accept a maximum of 30 credit hours from one or a combination of AP or other AU approved exam credit. Exam scores more than six years old will not be accepted for credit. AP exam credits may be applied toward the major or minor, or as elective credit. AP exam credits may not be used to satisfy AU Core requirements. Eligibility to receive advanced credit for specific exams as well as course equivalencies are determined by American University faculty.

Business Administration and Management, General

Project Management

Accounting

Finance, General

Recording Arts Technology/Technician

Political Communication

Public Relations/Image Management

Journalism

Mass Communication/Media Studies

International and Intercultural Communication

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Information Science/Studies

Computer Science

Elementary Education and Teaching

Secondary Education and Teaching

Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

Bilingual and Multilingual Education

Curriculum and Instruction

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Learning Sciences

International and Comparative Education

Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities

Creative Writing

General Literature

Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General

Language Interpretation and Translation

Russian Language and Literature

German Language and Literature

French Language and Literature

Spanish Language and Literature

Arabic Language and Literature

European Studies/Civilization

Latin American Studies

Near and Middle Eastern Studies

Russian Studies

French Studies

German Studies

African-American/Black Studies

Women's Studies

American/United States Studies/Civilization

Asian Studies/Civilization

Neuroscience

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Biochemistry

Biostatistics

Biotechnology

Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Management Information Systems, General

Management Science

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Real Estate

Taxation

Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

Public Health, General

Public Health Education and Promotion

Statistics, General

Financial Mathematics

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

International/Globalization Studies

Computational Science

Biological and Physical Sciences

Environmental Science

Environmental Studies

Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

Religion/Religious Studies

Applied and Professional Ethics

Ethics

Philosophy

Jewish/Judaic Studies

Chemistry, General

Physics, General

Psychology, General

Clinical Psychology

Public Policy Analysis

Public Administration

Econometrics and Quantitative Economics

Development Economics and International Development

International Economics

International Relations and Affairs

Political Science and Government, General

Sociology

Medical Anthropology

Anthropology

Economics, General

Visual and Performing Arts, General

Design and Visual Communications, General

Graphic Design

Game and Interactive Media Design

Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General

Theatre Literature, History and Criticism

Musical Theatre

Film/Cinema/Media Studies

Cinematography and Film/Video Production

Art/Art Studies, General

Fine/Studio Arts, General

Art History, Criticism and Conservation

Drawing

Intermedia/Multimedia

Painting

American University's rigorous curriculum features high-impact educational experiences that combine in-depth theoretical study with meaningful real-world experiences. Regardless of your choice of major, you'll acquire a solid foundation in liberal arts while pursuing thorough study in your chosen field. Our students learn outside of the classroom as much as they do inside through experiences made possible in our home city, where pivotal national and global decisions are made. Our network of world-class faculty and visiting scholars bring deep connections to influential companies and organizations in the public, private, and non-profit sectors and enhance the excellence of our programs. We are a university driven to make a difference. We step up, we show up, and we say "challenge accepted" to the issues that matter most to us-and our communities. Are you ready to join us?

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