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The Advanced Placement (AP) program of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) is accepted by the College of Charleston. Students who enroll in a class for which they have received AP credit will not receive credit for taking the class, although the grade may be included in their GPA. Students who wish to decline AP credit for a class must download and complete a Decline AP Credit form. A request to decline AP credit must be submitted prior to taking the class. Credit will not be awarded for individuals sitting for the Advanced Placement exams after graduating from high school.

Business Administration and Management, General

Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Accounting

Finance, General

Organizational Communication, General

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Information Science/Studies

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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

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Systems Engineering

English Language and Literature, General

Creative Writing

Child Development

German Language and Literature

French Language and Literature

Spanish Language and Literature

Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General

City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning

Latin American and Caribbean Studies

African-American/Black Studies

Women's Studies

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology

Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography

Hospitality Administration/Management, General

International Business/Trade/Commerce

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Real Estate

Public Health Education and Promotion

Sustainability Studies

Historic Preservation and Conservation, General

International/Globalization Studies

Environmental Studies

Religion/Religious Studies

Philosophy

Jewish/Judaic Studies

Astronomy

Astrophysics

Meteorology

Chemistry, General

Geology/Earth Science, General

Physics, General

Psychology, General

Public Administration

Archeology

Political Science and Government, General

Sociology

Urban Studies/Affairs

Anthropology

Economics, General

Visual and Performing Arts, General

Dance, General

Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General

Fine/Studio Arts, General

Art History, Criticism and Conservation

Music, General

Fine and Studio Arts Management

History, General

Mathematics, General

The College of Charleston is a nationally recognized public liberal arts and sciences university located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1770, the College is among the nation's top universities for quality education, student life and affordability. The College offers the distinctive combination of a beautiful and historic campus, modern facilities and cutting-edge programs. Students from across the U.S. and the world choose the College of Charleston for its small-college feel blended with the advantages and diversity of an urban, mid-sized university. Many students cite strong academic advising, a focus on writing skills and interdisciplinary studies, numerous undergraduate research opportunities and an innovative Honors College as just a few of the many benefits. The College provides a creative and intellectually stimulating environment where students are challenged by a committed and caring faculty of distinguished teacher-scholars. The city of Charleston, world-renowned for its history, culture, architecture and coastal environment, serves our approximately 10,000 undergraduates and 1,000 graduate students as a living and learning laboratory for experiences in business, technology, science, teaching, the humanities, languages and the arts. At the same time, students and faculty are engaged with the community in partnerships to improve education, enhance the business environment and enrich the overall quality of life in the region.

College of Charleston

Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities

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