Carteret Community College
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available38
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio10:1
- Retention Rate71%
AP Credit Policy
College credit in the appropriate subject area will be awarded for a satisfactory score on an Advanced Placement exam (AP exam). Usually a score of 3 or higher will be considered acceptable.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ART 114 |
| Biology | 5 | 8 | BIO 111, BIO 112 |
| 3 | 4 | BIO 110 | |
| 4 | 4 | BIO 111 | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MAT 271 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | MAT 271, MAT 272 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHM 151 |
| 4 | 8 | CHM 151, CHM 152 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POL 210 |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 | CIS 115 |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 6 | ENG 111, 112 |
| 3 | 3 | ENG 111 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 111 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | BIO 140/A |
| European History | 4 | Not available | HIS 121, HIT 122 |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | FRE 211, FRE 212 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | GER 211, GER 212 |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEO 111 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | ITN 211 |
| 4 | 6 | ITN 211, ITN 212 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | JPN 112, JPN 211 |
| 4 | 6 | JPN 211, JPN 212 | |
| Latin | 3 | 6 | LAT 111, LAT 112 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 252 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 251 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUS 121 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHY 252 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHY 251 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 150 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | SPA 211, SPA 212 |
| 3 | 3 | SPA 211 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | SPA 211 |
| 4 | 6 | SPA 211, SPA 212 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 | MAT 152 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POL 120 |
| United States History | 4 | 6 | HIS 131, HIS 132 |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 6 | HIS 111, HIS 112 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
- Aquaculture
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
D
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
G
- General Studies
- Greenhouse Operations and Management
H
- Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
I
- Information Technology
- Institutional Food Workers
L
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
- Medical Office Management/Administration
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
N
- Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
O
- Office Management and Supervision
P
- Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician
- Pre-Engineering
- Pre-Nursing Studies
R
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
W
- Welding Technology/Welder
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
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
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