Calhoun Community College
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available19
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio20:1
- Retention Rate64%
AP Credit Policy
Credit for Advanced Placement Test will be awarded for a minimum score of three on subject tests. Not more than 25% of total credit required for any program may be awarded through non-traditional means toward a degree from Calhoun.
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 121 |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ART 203 |
| 4 | 6 | ART 203 and ART 204 | |
| Biology | 4 | 8 | BIO 103, BIO 104 |
| 3 | 4 | BIO 103 | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MTH 125 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | MTH 125, MTH 126 |
| Chemistry | 5 | 8 | CHM 111, CHM 112 |
| 4 | 4 | CHM 111 | |
| 3 | 4 | CHM 104 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CIS 251 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART 113 and/or ART114 based on portfolio |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 101 |
| 4 | 6 | ENG 101 and 102 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 101 |
| 4 | 6 | ENG 101 and ENG 102 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | PHS 120 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIS 121 |
| 4 | Not available | HIS 121 and HIS 122 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | FRN 101 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | GRN 101 |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEO 201 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 231 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 232 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 4 | MUS 111 and MUS 113 |
| 5 | 8 | MUS 111, MUS 113, MUS 112, MUS 114 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| Physics 2 | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 | PHY 214 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 | PHY 213 |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 4 | MTH 115 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 200 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | SPA 101 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 4 | SPA 102 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MTH 265 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POL 211 |
| United States History | 4 | 6 | HIS 201 and HIS 202 |
| 3 | 3 | HIS 201 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIS 121 |
| 4 | 6 | HIS 121 and HIS 122 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
D
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
E
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
G
- General Studies
L
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
M
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Music, Other
P
- Physical Therapy Assistant
R
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
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
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- Weekend College
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