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Central Wyoming College
Riverton, WY
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available83
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio15:1
- Retention Rate44%
AP Credit Policy
Central Wyoming College participates in the advanced placement program for high school students conducted by the College Entrance Examination Board. Students Showing proficiency will pass the AP with one of the following Scores: 5,4,3. Students receiving a passing score on the AP exams will receive transfer credit and a grade of 'S'. Students are limited to earning a maximum of 75% of the credits in their declared program through Credit for Prior Learning, including AP.
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 | 4 | 3 | ART-1110 Foundation - Two Dimensional |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 | ART-1120 Foundation - Three Dimensional |
| Art History | 4 | 3 | ART-2020 Art History II |
| Biology | 4 | 4 | BIOL-1010 General Biology I |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 5 | MATH-2200 Calculus I |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 10 | MATH-2200 Calculus I MATH-2205 Calculus II |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 | CHEM-1020 General Chemistry I CHEM-1030 General Chemistry II |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 4 | COSC-1010 Intro to Computer Science I |
| 5 | 10 | COSC-1010 Intro to Computer Science I COSC-1030 Computer Science I: | |
| Drawing | 4 | 3 | ART-1005 Drawing I |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 | ENGL-1010 English Composition I |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 | ENGL-1010 English Composition I |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | BIOL-1080 Intro to Environmental Science |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIST-1120 Western Civilization II |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | FREN-1010 First Year French I |
| 4 | 8 | FREN-1010 First Year French I; FREN-1020 First Year French II | |
| 5 | 12 | FREN-1010 First Year French I; FREN-1020 First Year French II; FREN-2030 Second Year French I | |
| Human Geography | 4 | 3 | GEOG-1020 Intro to Human Geography |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 | ECON-1010 Macroeconomics |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 3 | ECON-1020 Microeconomics |
| Music Theory | 4 | 4 | MUSC-1030 Written Theory I MUSC-1035 Aural Theory I |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4 | PHYS-1110 General Physics I |
| Physics 2 | 5 | 4 | PHYS-1120 General Physics II |
| Psychology | 4 | 4 | PSYC-1000 General Psychology |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | SPAN-1010 First Year Spanish I |
| 4 | 8 | SPAN-1010 First Year Spanish I; SPAN-1020 First Year Spanish II | |
| 5 | 12 | SPAN-1010 First Year Spanish I; SPAN-1020 First Year Spanish II; SPAN-2030 Second Year Spanish I | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 4 | SPAN-2030 Second Year Spanish I |
| 4 | 7 | SPAN-2030 Second Year Spanish I; SPAN-2140 Intro to Reading | |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 | STAT-2050 Fundamentals of Statistics |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLS-1000 American and Wyoming Government* |
| United States History | 4 | 6 | HIST-1210 U.S. History I HIST-1220 U.S. History II |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, and Bachelor's
A
- Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Acting
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
- Agricultural Business and Management, General
- Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, Other
- American Indian/Native American Studies
- Animal Sciences, General
- Anthropology
- Area Studies, Other
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Barbering/Barber
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Building/Property Maintenance
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
C
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Commercial Photography
- Communication, General
- Computer Science
- Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
D
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Electrician
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Equestrian/Equine Studies
F
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
G
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
- General Studies
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Graphic Design
H
- Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Health and Wellness, General
- Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Livestock Management
M
- Mathematics, General
- Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter
- Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
N
- Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
O
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
- Organizational Leadership
P
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
- Physical Sciences, General
- Pre-Law Studies
- Psychology, General
R
- Radio and Television
- Range Science and Management
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
S
- Science, Technology and Society
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Sciences, General
- Systems Science and Theory
T
- Technical Theater/Theater Design and Technology
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
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
- External Degree Program
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Student-Designed Major
- Teacher Certification
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