Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available78
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio20:1
- Retention Rate68%
AP Credit Policy
Students who present scores of 3, 4 or 5 on the appropriate Advanced Placement exam will be granted, on request, placement and credit for comparable courses at the college. After enrolling students must complete 3 semester hours at the college before credit is given. Maximum non-traditional credit (credit by exam) is 45 hours (or 75% of degree). Credit must be requested by student by sending an email to CreditByExam@collin.edu.
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 | ARTS 1311 |
3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ARTS 1311 |
Art History | 3 | 3 | ARTS 1303 |
Biology | 3 | 8 | BIOL 1406 & 1407 |
Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MATH 2413 |
Calculus BC | 3 | 4 | MATH 2413 |
4 | 8 | MATH 2413 & 2414 | |
Chemistry | 3 | 8 | CHEM 1411 & 1412 |
Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | CHIN1411 & 1412 |
Computer Science A | 3 | 4 | COSC 1436 |
Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | COSC1315 |
Drawing | 3 | 3 | ARTS 1316 |
English Language and Composition | 4 | 6 | ENGL 1301 & 1302 |
3 | 3 | ENGL1301 | |
English Literature and Composition | 4 | 6 | ENGL1301 & 1302 |
3 | 3 | ENGL1301 | |
Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | ENVR 1401 |
European History | 3 | 6 | HIST 2311 & 2312 |
French Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | FREN 1411 & 1412 |
German Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | GERM 1411 & 1412 |
Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG 1302 |
Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 2301 |
Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 2302 |
Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUSI 1311 |
Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 1401 |
Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 1402 |
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHYS 2426 |
Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHYS 2425 |
Pre-Calculus | 3 | 4 | MATH 2412 |
Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSYC 2301 |
Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | SPAN 1411 & 1412 |
Statistics | 3 | 3 | MATH 1342 |
United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | GOVT 2305 |
United States History | 3 | 6 | HIST 1301 & 1302 |
World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | HIST 2311 & 2312 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, and Bachelor's
A
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
- Audio Engineering Technology/Technician
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician
- Biomedical Technology/Technician
- Building/Property Maintenance
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Child Development
- Civil Engineering, General
- Cloud Computing
- Commercial Photography
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Construction Management, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
D
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrician
- Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
F
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
G
- Game and Interactive Media Design
- General Studies
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Gerontology
H
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
I
- Illustration
- Insurance
- Interior Design
J
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
L
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
M
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Metal Arts
- Music Management
- Music, General
O
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
P
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
R
- Real Estate
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
S
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
T
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician
V
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
W
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- 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
- Distance Learning
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Weekend College
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