Aurora University
Academics
- Graduation Rate60%
- Majors Available49
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio18:1
- Retention Rate76%
AP Credit Policy
Advanced Placement Program (APP) is granted by Aurora University as outlined in this catalog, to provide a means of measuring the academic achievement of those students who, through extensive reading and experience, may be able to meet the standards set as a basis for granting college credit.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
No
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 4 | ART1210 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 4 | ART1310 |
| Art History | 3 | 4 | Art Elective |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIO1210/Z |
| 4 | 8 | BIO1210/Z, BIO1220/Z | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MTH2210 |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 | MTH2210, MTH2220 |
| 3 | 4 | MTH2210 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHM1200/Z |
| 4 | 4 | CHM1310/Z | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | Foreign Language Elective |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 4 | Political Science Elective |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 | CSC1700 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 4 | CSC1010 |
| Drawing | 3 | 4 | ART2100 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 4 | ENG1000 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 4 | English Elective |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | BIO2200 |
| European History | 3 | 4 | History Elective |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | FRN1120, FRN1220 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | Foreign Language Elective |
| Human Geography | 3 | 4 | Social Behavior Science Elective |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | Foreign Language Elective |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | Foreign Language Elective |
| Latin | 3 | 8 | Foreign Language Elective |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 4 | Economics Elective |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 4 | Economics Elective |
| Music Theory | 3 | 4 | MUS2600 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHY2210/Z |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHY2220/Z |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHY2250/Z |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHY2240/Z |
| Psychology | 3 | 4 | PSY1100 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | SPN1120, SPN1220 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 4 | Spanish Elective |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 | MTH2320 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 4 | PSC1300 |
| United States History | 5 | 8 | HIS1200, HIS1210 |
| 3 | 4 | HIS1200 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 4 | HIS1300 |
| 5 | 8 | HIS1300, HIS1400 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, Certificate, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Animal-Assisted Therapy
- Athletic Training/Trainer
B
- Behavioral Neuroscience
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Computer Science
- Computer Software Engineering
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Curriculum and Instruction
D
- Digital Marketing
- Disability Studies
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Finance, General
G
- General Studies
- Graphic Design
H
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
- History, General
M
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Music, General
- Musical Theatre
P
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
R
- Reading Teacher Education
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
T
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
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
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
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