College for Creative Studies
Academics
- Graduation Rate64%
- Majors Available15
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio10:1
- Retention Rate76%
AP Credit Policy
The student requests their Advanced Placement program exam results from the College Board . The exam results are sent to the Office of Academic Advising at CCS. The results are posted to the student's academic evaluation and notification is sent to the student's Academic Advisor. A score of 4.0 or higher is required in all subjects to receive credit. See the corresponding AP grid to find out exactly what CCS credit is awarded. To request a copy of their AP score report, students should request their test score be sent to CCS electronically (our school code is 1035) or contact AP/College Board at (888)225.5427 or email.
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 | ELECT-100 |
| 4 | 3 | DFN (Foundations Credit) | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ELECT 100 |
| 4 | 3 | DFN (Foundations Credit) | |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 | DHU--- (2nd Year Liberal Arts Requirement) |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | DAH 200 |
| 4 | 6 | DAH 200 & DAH (Art History) Elective | |
| Biology | 3 | 3 | DNS 300 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 | DNS 230 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 3 | DNS 230 |
| 4 | 6 | DNS 230 - Basic Math Skills + DLE--- | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 3 | DNS 300 |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | DLE--- (Liberal Arts Elective) |
| 4 | 6 | DLE--- (Liberal Arts Elective) + Open Elective | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | DLE ELECT |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | DNS 300 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | DNS 300 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ELECT 100 |
| 4 | 3 | DFN (Foundations Credit) | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | DEN 101 |
| 5 | 6 | DEN 101- Composition I + DLE--- (Liberal Arts Elective) | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | DEN 101 |
| 5 | 6 | DEN 101- Composition I + DEN 239 - World Literature | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | DNS 345 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | DHS ELECT |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | DLE ELECT |
| 4 | 6 | DLE ELECT (Liberal Arts Elective) + ELECT 100 (Open Elective) | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | DLE ELECT |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | DHU--- (2nd Year Liberal Arts Requirement) |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | DLE ELECT |
| 4 | 6 | DLE ELECT (Liberal Arts Elective) + ELECT 100 (Open Elective) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | DLE ELECT |
| 4 | 6 | DLE ELECT (Liberal Arts Elective) + ELECT 100 (Open Elective) | |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | DLE ELECT |
| 4 | 6 | DLE ELECT (Liberal Arts Elective) + ELECT 100 (Open Elective) | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | DLE ELECT |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | DLE ELECT |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | ELECT-100 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 3 | DNS 300 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 3 | DNS 300 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 3 | DNS 300 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 3 | DNS 300 |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 3 | DNS 230 - Basic math Skills |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | DSS 221 |
| Research | 3 | 3 | DHU--- (2nd Year Liberal Arts Requirement) |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | DHU--- (2nd Year Liberal Arts Requirement) |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | DLE ELECT |
| 4 | 6 | DLE ELECT (Liberal Arts Elective) + ELECT 100 (Open Elective) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | DLE ELECT |
| 4 | 6 | DLE ELECT | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | DNS 300 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | DHS ELECT |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | DHS ELECT |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | DHS ELECT |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Certificate, and Master's
A
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Art Teacher Education
C
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
D
- Design and Applied Arts, Other
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
F
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
H
- Human Computer Interaction
I
- Illustration
- Interior Design
P
- Photography
S
- Systems Science and Theory
W
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
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
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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