Cecil College
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available109
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio12:1
- Retention Rate69%
AP Credit Policy
The College may give credit for demonstrated proficiency in areas related to college-level courses. Sources used to determine such proficiency are College Level Examination Program (CLEP); Advanced Placement Examination (AP); Cambridge Exams; International Baccalaureate (IB) Exams; Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES); United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI); Office of Education Credit and Credentials of the American Council on Education (ACE); Credit by Cecil College Departmental Examination; Advanced Prior Learning (APL by Portfolio Review); articulation agreements with approved high schools; and Credential Assessments. A maximum of 30 credit hours may be earned by alternative prior learning methods with a maximum of 15 credits through institutional credit by examination and portfolio assessment. In assigning credits of this nature, the recommendations of the American Council on Education (ACE) and written articulation agreements will be used as guidelines. Applicants who seek credit for prior learning should contact the Records and Registration Office at the time of application to the College. Advanced Placement Exams (AP) exams are usually taken at the end of the high school senior year, concluding a specially designed advanced placement course. Cecil College will award credit based on a minimum score of (3) for the AP exams listed below unless otherwise indicated in the chart. Students must have official Advanced Placement score reports sent to Cecil College. The list of course equivalences and minimum scores is based on Cecil College's evaluation. Students transferring to other colleges or universities should consult the admissions office at that institution to determine course equivalencies and acceptable scores.
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 101 (H) |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 201 (H) |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ART 141 (H) |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIO 101 (S) & 111 or BIO 130 (S) & 131 or BIO 132 (S) & 133 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MAT 201 (M) |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | MAT 201 (M) & MAT 202 (M) |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHM 103 (S) & CHM 113 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 6 | CSC 109, CSC 205 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | CSC 104 (I) |
| Drawing | 3 | 6 | ART 130 (H) & ART 230 (H) |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | EGL 101 (E) |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 | EGL 101 (E) & EGL 102 (H) |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | ENV 106 (S) & ENV 116 |
| European History | 3 | 6 | HST 101 (H) & HST 102 (H) |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | FRN 101 (H) & FRN 102 (H) |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Art/Humanities Elective (H) |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEO 102 (SS) |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 222 (SS) |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 221 (SS) |
| Music Theory | 3 | 7 | MUC 143 (H) & MUC 110 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHY 181 (SL) |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHY 182 (SL) |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHY 218 (SL) |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHY 217 (SL) |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 4 | MAT 191 (M) |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 101 (SS) |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPN 101 (H) & SPN 102 (H) |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPN 101 (H) & SPN 102 (H) |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 | MAT 127 (M) |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POS 201 (SS) |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HST 201 (H) & HST 202 (H) |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
- Agriculture, General
- Air Traffic Controller
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- Animal Sciences, Other
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
- Art Teacher Education
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
B
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician
- Biotechnology
- Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business/Corporate Communications, General
C
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Chemical Technology/Technician
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Civil Engineering, General
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Commercial Photography
- Communication, General
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Corrections
- Corrections Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Curriculum and Instruction
D
- Data Science, General
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education, General
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Engineering, General
- Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
F
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
G
- General Studies
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Graphic Design
H
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
I
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
L
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
M
- Management Information Systems, General
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Performance, General
O
- Office Management and Supervision
- Organizational Leadership
- Outdoor Education
P
- Photography
- Physical Fitness Technician
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Physics Teacher Education
- Physics, General
- Pre-Engineering
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
- Psychology, General
- Public Health, General
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
R
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Robotics Technology/Technician
S
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Work
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
T
- Transportation/Mobility Management
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
W
- Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
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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
- Teacher Certification
- Weekend College
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