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Students who have taken advanced placement tests through the College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement Program and who score satisfactorily may obtain college credit. The score necessary for credit for a particular course is determined cooperatively by the appropriate department or school and the Registrar. Students must request that their scores be sent to Francis Marion University c/o the Office of Counseling and Testing. Advanced Placement scores obtained during high school are usually received at FMU in mid-July.

Environmental Studies

Environmental Science

Forestry, General

Mass Communication/Media Studies

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Curriculum and Instruction

Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities

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Elementary Education and Teaching

Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

Montessori Teacher Education

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Art Teacher Education

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Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other

Foreign Languages and Literatures, General

English Language and Literature, General

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Mathematics, General

Chemistry, General

Physics, General

Psychology, General

School Psychology

Applied Psychology

Political Science and Government, General

Sociology

Visual and Performing Arts, General

Art/Art Studies, General

Music Management

Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other

Medical Informatics

Nursing Education

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Family Practice Nurse/Nursing

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing

Nursing Practice

Business Administration and Management, General

Accounting

Business/Managerial Economics

Finance, General

Management Information Systems, General

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

History, General

Francis Marion University is noted for its intimate academic community, affordability, and beautiful campus. Students enjoy easy access to faculty along with the opportunity to forge lasting bonds that shape both lives and careers. Faculty members regularly assist students with finding experiential learning opportunities, such as internships and undergraduate research. Education, Business, Psychology, and Biology are among the University's foundational programs. One of the most popular areas of academic interest is Nursing and the Health Sciences, which includes pre-professional programs; a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree; an Occupational Therapy Doctorate program; a Master of Science in Nursing degree with Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse Educator tracks; and a Master of Speech-Language Pathology degree. Additionally, FMU offers graduate degrees in Education, Business, and Psychology, including a Doctor of Psychology degree. FMU also offers a vibrant student life experience with over 60 clubs and organizations, as well as multiple on-campus activities throughout the year. It all takes place on FMU's beautiful campus, which includes the state-of-the-art Griffin Athletic Complex. FMU also has a strong presence in downtown Florence with its Performing Arts Center, Luther F. Carter Center for Health Sciences, Hugh and Jean Leatherman Medical Complex, University Place, and FMU Recording Studio. The Freshwater Ecology Center, with walking trails around a 20-acre spring fed lake, is also nearby. Students benefit from both domestic and international travel at FMU. Francis Marion currently has 12 partnerships that allow students to study on exchange for a full semester or participate in travel study opportunities.

Francis Marion University

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