Cairn University
Academics
- Graduation Rate56%
- Majors Available54
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio11:1
- Retention Rate77%
AP Credit Policy
Placement testing programs that are granted college credit include the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) (minimum score of 50) and the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board (minimum score of 3), the College Level General Examination of the United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI), the College Proficiency Examination Program of the New York State Education Department, and the ACT Proficiency Examination Program (PEP). In all cases, the subject material must be appropriate to the student's Cairn curriculum. An official report of the scores must be sent directly to the University by the testing organization.
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 Elective/ Free Elective |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 | Free Elective |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Biology | 3 | 3 | SCI 341 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 | MAT 241 / MAT 242 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 3 | MAT 242 / MAT 243 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 3 | SCI 337 |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Free Elective |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POL Elective / Free Elective |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CIS Elective |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | CIS 121 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | Art Elective / Free Elective |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 101 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 101 or Humanities Elective |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | SCI 335 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIS 211 or HIS 212 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Free Elective |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | SOC 332 or BUS 315 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | BUS 302 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUS 111 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 3 | MAT 135 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 101 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | SPA 231 / SPA 232 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | Free Elective |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MAT 131 or MAT 222 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POL 101 |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | HIS 223 / HIS 224 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIS 211 or HIS 212 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Associate, Bachelor's, Certificate, and Master's
A
- Accounting
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Art Therapy/Therapist
- Art/Art Studies, General
B
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Christian Studies
- Computer Science
- Counseling Psychology
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
D
- Divinity/Ministry
E
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
F
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
G
- Graphic Design
H
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History Teacher Education
I
- Information Technology
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Music History, Literature, and Theory
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
N
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
O
- Organizational Leadership
P
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Art Therapy
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
- Psychology, General
- Public/Applied History
R
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious/Sacred Music
S
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
T
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Y
- Youth Ministry
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
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
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