Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available11
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio5:1
- Retention Rate50%
AP Credit Policy
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) awards a 3 semester unit credit (exceptions: 2 unit credit for computer science or 4 unit credit, if requirement includes a laboratory) for select Advanced Placement (AP) examinations with a score of 3, 4 or 5. Examination credit will only be given for examinations taken before matriculation at CDU. Accepted AP examinations can satisfy General Education and/or program curriculum requirements.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 131 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 131 |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ART131 |
| Biology | 3 | 3 | BMS 100 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 3 | MTH 230 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHM 100 |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | HUM 231 OR HUM 232 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | HUM 231 OR HUM 232 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 2 | CPU 125 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART 131 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 111 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | HUM 231 OR HUM 232 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | HUM 231 OR HUM 232 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | HUM 231 OR HUM 232 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | HUM 231 OR HUM 232 |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | HUM 231 OR HUM 232 |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | HUM 231 OR HUM 232 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | ART 131 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHY 250 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHY 250 |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 3 | MTH 130 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 141 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | COM 131 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | COM 131 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MTH 150 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POL 141 |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | HIS 141 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HUM 231 OR HUM 232 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
B
- Biomedical Sciences, General
C
- Clinical Nurse Leader
F
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
M
- Medicine
N
- Nursing Practice
P
- Physician Assistant
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
- Public Health, General
R
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Independent Study
- Study Abroad
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