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Credit- You may review a list of AP examinations and scores to learn more about the credit Ball State accepts and the scores necessary to earn credit. Information provided in this list is effective for students who have completed AP examinations on or after May 1, 2011. Students who have completed AP examinations prior to this date are subject to policies in place at the time in which they completed the examination. If you have questions regarding AP examinations or their Ball State course equivalency, please contact the Office of Admissions.

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Environmental Studies

Environmental Science

Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services

Architecture

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Environmental Design/Architecture

Interior Architecture

Landscape Architecture

Architectural History and Criticism, General

Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology

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Women's Studies

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Communication and Media Studies, Other

Journalism

Radio and Television

Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Advertising

Recording Arts Technology/Technician

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Information Science/Studies

Computer Science

Network and System Administration/Administrator

Education, General

Multicultural Education

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Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision

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