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Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN
Academics
- Graduation Rate57%
- Majors Available121
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio12:1
- Retention Rate73%
AP Credit Policy
Credit generally granted for scores of 4 or higher. A small number will accept a score of 3. Each department determines qualifying score for credit.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
No
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 4 | 3 | BIOL 101 |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 3 | Mathematics 151 |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 6 | Mathematics 151 and 152 |
| Chemistry | 4 | 6 | Chemistry 103 and 104 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSC GER |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | Computer Science 107 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | CSC 210 |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 | English 101 |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 3 | Biology 102 |
| European History | 4 | 3 | History 334 |
| Human Geography | 4 | 3 | GEOG ELEC |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 | Economics 220 |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 3 | Economics 210 |
| Music Theory | 4 | 3 | Music111 |
| 5 | 6 | Music111 and 112 | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4 | Physics 103 |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 4 | Physics 104 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 | Physics 202 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 | Physics 201 |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 | Psychology 101 or 102 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Span 123 |
| 4 | 6 | SPAN 123 & 201 | |
| 5 | 6 | SPAN 201 & 202 | |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 | Mathematics 201 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSC 102 |
| United States History | 4 | 3 | History 201 |
| 5 | 6 | History 201 and 202 | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 3 | History 133 |
| 5 | 6 | History 133 and 134 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Accounting and Finance
- Administration of Special Education
- Advertising
- Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
B
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
- Business/Managerial Economics
C
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Chemistry, Other
- Child Development
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Computer Science
- Consumer Economics
- Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management
- Consumer Services and Advocacy
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Creative Writing
- Curriculum and Instruction
D
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Divinity/Ministry
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Early Childhood and Family Studies
- Economics, Other
- Education, General
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- Engineering, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Biology
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
- Fashion Merchandising
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies
- Finance, General
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- French Language Teacher Education
G
- General Studies
- Graphic Design
H
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
- Housing and Human Environments, General
- Human Services, General
I
- Interior Design
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Economics
J
- Journalism
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
K
- Keyboard Instruments
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Linguistics
M
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
N
- Nursing Administration
- Nursing Education
- Nursing Practice
O
- Organizational Leadership
P
- Painting
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
- Philosophy
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
- Photography
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Physics, Other
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology Teacher Education
- Psychology, General
- Psychology, Other
- Public Relations/Image Management
R
- Reading Teacher Education
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
S
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Small Business Administration/Management
- Social Sciences, Other
- Sociology
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Special Education and Teaching, Other
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
T
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Theology/Theological Studies
V
- Voice and Opera
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Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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