Bluefield State University
Academics
- Graduation Rate41%
- Majors Available23
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio14:1
- Retention Rate58%
AP Credit Policy
Beginning with the 1994-95 academic year, the State College and University Systems, and subsequently the HEPC and CCTCE, implemented a policy which will enable students who have successfully completed any Advanced Placement exams to receive academic credit at all public undergraduate institutions in West Virginia.
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 | Not available |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ARTS 205 |
| Biology | 3 | 8 | BIOL 101-BIOL 103L BIOL 102-BIOL 104L |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MATH 220 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | MATH 220/230 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8 | CHEM 101/103L & CHEM 102/104L |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | COSC 111 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ARTS 220 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 101 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 101 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| European History | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | FREN 101 & 102 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG 301 |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 211 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 212 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUSC Elec |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | Physics 201 (Algebra Based) Physics 203 L (Lab) |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHYS 202, 204L |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHYS 201, 203L |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSYC 103 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPAN 101 & 102 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MATH 210 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POSC 200 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIST 105 & 106 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | HIST 101 & 102 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Associate and Bachelor's
A
- Accounting
B
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
C
- Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
E
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering/Industrial Management
G
- General Studies
H
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
M
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
O
- Office Management and Supervision
R
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Science Technologies/Technicians, General
- Social Sciences, General
- Surveying Engineering
- Surveying Technology/Surveying
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
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Teacher Certification
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