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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
Academics
- Graduation Rate44%
- Majors Available131
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio17:1
- Retention Rate74%
AP Credit Policy
Students who have scored accordingly on an AP, IB, or CLEP exam can earn credit toward graduation at Arkansas Tech University by receiving a qualifying score on the examinations. These credits can satisfy general education requirements. AP, CLEP, and IB scores should be documented on a student's application for admission. Students may submit official score reports or readable copies embossed by their high school to the Office of Admissions. Students who have earned International Baccalaureate (IB) credit should submit their IB transcript for evaluation. No more than a total of 30 semester hours of correspondence, extension, military service, or credit by examination work may be applied as credit towards a degree.
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 | 3 | ART 1403 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 2413 |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ART 2123 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIOL 1014 |
| 4 | 4 | BIOL 1114 | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MATH 2914 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | MATH 2914 & MATH 2924 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8 | CHEM 2124, 2134 or 1113, 1111 & 2204 |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | CHIN 2013 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLS 2403 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | COMS 1013/1011 |
| 4 | 3 | COMS 1013/1011 & 2203 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | COMS 1403 & COMS 1411 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART 1303 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 1013 |
| 4 | 6 | ENGL 1013 & 1023 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 1013 |
| 4 | 6 | ENGL 1013 & 1023 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | BIOL 1004 or ENVS 1004 or PHSC 1004 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | Elective |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | FR 2013 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | GER 2013 |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG 2013 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Elective |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | JPN 2013 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 2003 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 2013 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUS 2003 |
| 4 | 6 | MUS 2003 & MUS 1713 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 2014 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 2024 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHYS 2024 |
| 4 | 4 | PHYS 2124 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHYS 2014 |
| 4 | 4 | PHYS 2114 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 2003 |
| Research | 3 | 3 | Elective |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | Elective |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | SPAN 2013 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | Elective |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MATH 2163 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLS 2003 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIST 2003 & 2013 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | HIST 1503 & 1513 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, and Associate
A
- Accounting
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- Agricultural Teacher Education
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Broadcast Journalism
- Building Construction Technology/Technician
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
- Business/Managerial Economics
C
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Child Development
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer Teacher Education
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
- Corrections
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
- Curriculum and Instruction
D
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Digital Marketing
E
- Education, General
- Education, Other
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Foreign Language Teacher Education
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
G
- Game and Interactive Media Design
- General Studies
- Geography, Other
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Graphic Design
H
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
- History, General
- Homeland Security, Other
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Human Services, General
I
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
- International/Globalization Studies
J
- Journalism
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
L
- Language Interpretation and Translation
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
M
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Management Science
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
N
- Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Nuclear Physics
- Nursing Administration
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
O
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Office Management and Supervision
- Organizational Leadership
P
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Sciences, General
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Physics Teacher Education
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Public/Applied History
R
- Reading Teacher Education
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Rehabilitation Science
S
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Speech Teacher Education
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
- Statistics, Other
T
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other
W
- Welding Technology/Welder
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
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
- Accelerated Study
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Army
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
- Weekend College
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