Florida Polytechnic University
Academics
- Graduation Rate47%
- Majors Available16
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio18:1
- Retention Rate78%
AP Credit Policy
Students who have participated in the AP Program in high school and received a score of 3, 4, or 5 on the national examinations will receive college credit in the appropriate subject areas. Students should consult their high school guidance counselor or write to the Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ 08540, for additional information.
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 | ART 1201C |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 1203C |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ARH 2000 |
| 4 | 3 | ARH 2000 | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BSC 2005/2005L |
| 4 | 4 | BSC 1010/1010L | |
| 5 | 4 | BSC 1010/1010L | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MAC 2311 |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 | MAC 2311 and MAC 2312 |
| 3 | 4 | MAC 2311 | |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 3 | 4 | MAC 2311 |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 | CHM 2045/2045L |
| 3 | 4 | CHM 2020/2020L | |
| 5 | 8 | CHM 2045/2045L and CHM 2046/2046L | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | Two semesters of intermediate-level language |
| 3 | 3 | One semester of intermediate- level language | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | COP 2001 and COP 2002 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CGS 1075 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART 1300C |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENC 1101 |
| 4 | 6 | ENC 1101 & ENC 2210 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENC 1101 |
| 4 | 6 | ENC 1101 & ENC 2210 or LIT 2000 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | ISC 1051 |
| European History | 4 | 6 | EUH2000 and EUH2001 |
| 3 | 3 | EUH1009 | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | Two semesters of intermediate-level language |
| 3 | 3 | One semester of intermediate- level language | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | One semester of intermediate- level language |
| 4 | 6 | Two semesters of intermediate-level language | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEO 2400 or GEO 2420 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | One semester of intermediate- level language |
| 4 | 6 | Two semesters of intermediate-level language | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | Two semesters of intermediate-level language |
| 3 | 3 | One semester of intermediate- level language | |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | LNW X700 or LNW 2321 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 2013 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 2023 |
| Music Aural Subscore | 3 | Not available | MUT 1111 and MUT 1241 |
| Music Non-Aural Subscore | 3 | Not available | MUT 1111 and MUT 1241 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUT 1001 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHY 2053/2053L |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHY 2054/2054L |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 | PHY 2049/PHY 2049L |
| 3 | 4 | PHY 2054/2054L | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHY 2053/2053L |
| 4 | 4 | PHY 2048/PHY 2048L | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 2012 |
| Research | 3 | Not available | IDS 1000 |
| Seminar | 3 | Not available | IDS 1350 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | One semester introductory literature |
| 4 | 6 | Two semesters of intermediate-level language | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 6 | Two semesters of intermediate-level language |
| 3 | 3 | One semester introductory literature | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | STA 2023 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POS 2041 |
| United States History | 4 | 6 | AMH 2010 and 2020 |
| 3 | 3 | AMH1000 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | WOH 2022 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, Certificate, and Associate
A
- Applied Mathematics
B
- Business Analytics
C
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare
D
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Data Science, General
E
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- Engineering, General
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Management Science
- Mechanical Engineering
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Special Academics Program
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Independent Study
- Internships
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