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Credit granted for successful completion Advanced Placement Exams. Students who present scores of 3, 4, or 5 will be granted up to 8 semester units (12 quarter units) of credit.

Agriculture, General

Agricultural Business and Management, General

Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations

Animal Sciences, General

Agronomy and Crop Science

Environmental Science

City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning

Asian Studies/Civilization

Latin American Studies

Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Journalism

Radio and Television

Information Technology

Computer Science

Computer Graphics

Education, General

Educational/Instructional Technology

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other

Agricultural Teacher Education

Foreign Language Teacher  Education

Mathematics Teacher Education

Civil Engineering, General

Computer Engineering, General

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Engineering, Other

Industrial Technology/Technician

Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician

Construction Engineering Technology/Technician

Engineering/Industrial Management

Engineering-Related Fields, Other

Linguistics

German Language and Literature

French Language and Literature

Spanish Language and Literature

English Language and Literature, General

Rhetoric and Composition

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Humanities/Humanistic Studies

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Biochemistry

Botany/Plant Biology

Microbiology, General

Mathematics, General

Biological and Physical Sciences

Natural Sciences

Nutrition Sciences

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General

Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Philosophy

Religion/Religious Studies

Chemistry, General

Geology/Earth Science, General

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other

Physics, General

Psychology, General

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Public Administration

Social Work

Social Sciences, General

Anthropology

Economics, General

Geography

International Relations and Affairs

Political Science and Government, General

Sociology

Design and Visual Communications, General

Game and Interactive Media Design

Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General

Musical Theatre

Art/Art Studies, General

Fine/Studio Arts, General

Music, General

Music, Other

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Communication Sciences and Disorders, General

Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

Public Health, General

Health Services Administration

Dietetics/Dietitian

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

Business Administration and Management, General

History, General

At Chico State, we empower students to Do and Dare in their careers and lives. Founded in 1887, the University is the second-oldest institution in the 23-campus CSU, the nation's largest public university system. Chico State enrolls approximately 16,000 students and serves as the comprehensive university of Northern California. A 20-time US News & World Report" Top Public School in the West," Chico State prides itself on its high-quality, high-value education, its active and engaged student body, and its strong connection with the local community and the state of California. Recognized for its focus on sustainability and community involvement, students expand their possibilities through more than 340 academic offerings and co-curricular programs, and work closely with expert faculty to devise solutions for the unprecedented global challenges of the 21st century.

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California State University: Chico

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$75-110k

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California State University: Chico

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