California State University Maritime Academy
Academics
- Graduation Rate63%
- Majors Available11
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio12:1
- Retention Rate73%
AP Credit Policy
Students may earn up to six semesters of baccalaureate credit for each Advanced Placement Examination with a score of 3, 4, or 5. Please see the Cal Maritime catalog for a complete listing of course credits that can be awarded for each AP Examination.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
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 | 6 | Not available |
| Biology | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 | MTH 210 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 6 | MTH 210 & MTH 211 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 6 | CHE 100/100L |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | GMA 215 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 | EGL 100 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 | EGL 100 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| European History | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| 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 | ECO 100 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 101 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHY 100/100L |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHY 205 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHY 200/200L |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MTH 107 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | American Institutions II |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | American Institutions I |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's and Master's
B
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
E
- Engineering, Other
- Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
I
- International Relations and Affairs
- International/Globalization Studies
M
- Marine Engineering Technology/Technician
- Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
O
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
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
- Double Major
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Navy
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