Christopher Newport University
Academics
- Graduation Rate76%
- Majors Available26
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio13:1
- Retention Rate83%
AP Credit Policy
Credits for advanced placement courses are welcomed at Christopher Newport University. College credit may be granted for many scores of 3, 4 or 5 on qualifying AP Exams.
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 | FNAR 1XX |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | FNAR 1XX |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 | ENGL 2XX |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | FNAR 201 |
| 4 | 6 | FNAR 201/202 | |
| Biology | 4 | 7 | BIOL 107/108/109L |
| 3 | 3 | BIOL 107 | |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 | MATH 140 |
| 3 | 3 | MATH 135 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | MATH 140/240 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHEM 103/103L |
| 4 | 7 | CHEM 121/121L, 242* | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | CHIN 101/102 |
| 4 | 12 | CHIN 101/102/201/202 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLS 215 |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 4 | CPSC 150/150L |
| 3 | 3 | CPSC 110 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | CPSC 110 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | FNAR 1XX |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 | ENGL 123 |
| 5 | 6 | ENGL 123/1XX | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 | ENGL 1XX |
| 5 | 6 | ENGL 1XX | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | BIOL 115/109L |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIST 1XX |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | FREN 101/102 |
| 4 | 12 | FREN 101/102/201/202 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | GERM 101/102 |
| 4 | 12 | GERM 101/102/201/202 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG 210 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | ITAL 101/102 |
| 4 | 12 | ITAL 101/102/201/202 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | ELEC 101/102 |
| 4 | 12 | ELEC 101/102/201/202 | |
| Latin | 3 | 6 | LATN 101/102 |
| 4 | 12 | LATN 101/102/201/202 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 201 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 202 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUSC 211 |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4 | PHYS 151/151L |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 4 | PHYS 152/152L |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 | PHYS 202/202L |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 | PHYS 201/201L |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 3 | MATH 1XX |
| 4 | 3 | MATH 132 | |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 | PSYC 201 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPAN 101/102 |
| 4 | 12 | SPAN 101/102/201/202 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPAN 101/102 |
| 4 | 12 | SPAN 101/102/201/202 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MATH 125 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLS 101 |
| United States History | 5 | 6 | HIST 121/122 |
| 3 | 3 | HIST 121 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIST 112 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, and Certificate
B
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
E
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
F
- Finance, General
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
H
- History, General
I
- Information Science/Studies
M
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Performance, General
N
- Neuroscience
P
- Philosophy
- Physics, Other
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
S
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
T
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
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
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
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