Eureka College
Academics
- Graduation Rate51%
- Majors Available33
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio13:1
- Retention Rate60%
AP Credit Policy
Students who enroll in Advanced Placement (AP) courses through their high schools have the opportunity to take a national examination in the appropriate subject area at the end of the school year. Depending on the exam, scores of 3 or 4 or higher will bear credit for the equivalent Eureka College course. For the current Advanced Placement Credit Guide, contact the Registrar's Office.
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 | ART106, Design Fundamentals |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART212, Sculpture & Mixed Media |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 | HIS Elective |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | Art Elective |
| Biology | 4 | 4 | BIO141, Principles of Biology I |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 5 | MAT171, Calculus with Analytic Geometry I |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 5 | MAT171, Calculus with Analytic Geometry I |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHM121, Survey of Chemistry |
| 4 | 4 | CHM131, General Chemistry I | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | Elective |
| 4 | 8 | Elective | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSC Elective |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CSC Elective |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | CSC135, Computer Science I |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART110, Drawing Fundamentals |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG103W, Academic Writing & Research |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG Elective |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 4 | EVS151W, Introduction to Environmental Science & Policy |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIS113, Survey of European History to 1660 |
| 5 | 6 | HIS113 & HIS114, Survey of European History to 1660 and Survey of European History Since 1660 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | Elective |
| 4 | 8 | Elective | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | Elective |
| 4 | 8 | Elective | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEO110, Cultural Geography |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | Elective |
| 4 | 8 | Elective | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | Elective |
| 4 | 8 | Elective | |
| Latin | 3 | 4 | Elective |
| 4 | 8 | Elective | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO111, Principles of Macroeconomics |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO112, Principles of Microeconomics |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUS Elective |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4 | PHS110, Introduction to Physical Science |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 4 | PHS110, Introduction to Physical Science |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHS110, Introduction to Physical Science |
| 4 | 4 | PHY230, General Physics II | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHS110, Introduction to Physical Science |
| 4 | 4 | PHY220, General Physics I | |
| Pre-Calculus | 4 | 4 | MAT121, Precalculus |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY101, General Psychology |
| Research | 3 | 3 | Elective |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | Elective |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | SPA115, Introductory Spanish I |
| 4 | 8 | SPA115 & SPA120, Introductory Spanish I and Introductory Spanish II | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| 3 | 4 | SPA Elective | |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 | MAT260, Statistics |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSC150, American Government (National) |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | HIS150, U.S. History to 1865 |
| 5 | 6 | HIS150 & HIS151, U.S History to 1865 and U.S. History Since 1865 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIS123, World History I |
| 5 | 6 | HIS123 & HIS124, World History I and World History II |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's
A
- Accounting
- Agriculture, General
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Athletic Training/Trainer
B
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Communication, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice and Corrections, General
D
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Developmental and Child Psychology
E
- Education, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
H
- History and Political Science
J
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Mathematics, General
- Music, General
O
- Organizational Leadership
P
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, General
- Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies
- Psychology, General
S
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
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