Gulf Coast State College
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available53
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio20:1
- Retention RateNot available
AP Credit Policy
You may apply up to 45 hours of non-traditional (AP) credit may be applied toward your degree. Duplicate credit will not be awarded. Credits earned will not be included on the official Gulf Coast State College transcript until you have maintained enrollment in a credit course past the published drop/add period.
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 2201C |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 2203C |
| Art History | 4 | 6 | ARH 2050, 2051 |
| 3 | 3 | ARH2000 | |
| Biology | 5 | 8 | BSC 2010/L, 2011/L |
| 3 | 4 | BSC 1005/L | |
| 4 | 4 | BSC 2010/L | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MAC 2311 |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 | MAC 2311, 2312 |
| 3 | 4 | MAC 2311 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHM 1020/L |
| 5 | 8 | CHM 1045/L, 1046/L | |
| 4 | 4 | CHM 1045/L | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | CPO 2002 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CGS1075 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | COP1000 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART 1300C |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENC 1101 |
| 4 | 6 | ENC 1101, 1102 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 6 | ENC 1101, 1102 |
| 3 | 3 | ENC 1101 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | ISC 2051 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | EUH 1009 |
| 4 | 6 | EUH 1000, 1001 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | FRE 2200 |
| 4 | 7 | FRE 2200, 2201 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEO 1400 |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | LNW2700 or LNW2321 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 2013 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 2023 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUT 2001 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHY2053/L |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHY2054/L |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 | PHY 2049/L |
| 3 | 4 | PHY 2054/L | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 | PHY 2048/L |
| 3 | 4 | PHY 2053/L | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 2012 |
| Research | 3 | 3 | IDS1301 |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | IDS1350 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 7 | SPN 2200, 2201 |
| 3 | 4 | SPN 2200 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | STA 2014 or STA 2023 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POS 2041 |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | AMH2000 |
| 4 | 6 | AMH2010 & AMH2020 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | WOH1022 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, and Bachelor's
A
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Architectural Technology/Technician
- Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
B
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
C
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Communications Technology/Technician
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
- Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
D
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Digital Arts
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education, Other
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Energy Systems Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
F
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
H
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
L
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
M
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
N
- Network and System Administration/Administrator
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
P
- Physical Therapy Assistant
R
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
S
- Small Business Administration/Management
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
T
- Technical Theater/Theater Design and Technology
- Transportation/Mobility Management
W
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Distance Learning
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Study Abroad
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