Barstow Community College
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available42
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio21:1
- Retention Rate64%
AP Credit Policy
AP scores are accepted by Barstow College for college credit in certain classes. A student scoring a 3, 4, or 5 on College Board Advanced Placement Exams should contact a counselor for more information.
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 | 4 | ARTS 7 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 4 | ARTS 7 |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ARTS 1 |
| 5 | 6 | ARTS 1 and 2 | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIOL 2 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 5 | MATH 4A |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 10 | MATH 4A and 4B |
| Chemistry | 3 | 5 | CHEM 1 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLI 2 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CBIS 1 |
| Drawing | 3 | 4 | ARTS 7 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 1B |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 1A |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | Not available |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 1 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 2 |
| Music Aural Subscore | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Music Non-Aural Subscore | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHYS 2A or 2B |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHYS 2A or 2B |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSYC 1 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | SPAN 1A and 1B |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 8 | SPAN 2A and 2B |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 | MATH 2 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIST 2A and 2B |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Computer Science
- Corrections
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
D
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
E
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
H
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- History, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
I
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Information Technology
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
M
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
P
- Philosophy
- Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician
- Photography
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
S
- Small Business Administration/Management
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
W
- Welding Technology/Welder
- Women's Studies
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
- Independent Study
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
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