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Holy Family University

Philadelphia, PA

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    58%
  • Majors Available
    59
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    11:1
  • Retention Rate
    82%


AP Credit Policy

Holy Family participates in the Advanced Placement Program of the College Board. High school students who have taken college level courses and the College Board's Advanced Placement Examination submit the official test scores to the University. Students who have achieved a score of 3 or higher are eligible for consideration for credit at the discretion of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. These incoming students receiving Advanced Placement credit are required to take the normal credit load for the semester.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes

AP CoursesMin Score RequiredNumber of CreditsCourse Equivalent
2-D Art and Design36ARTS 223, ARTS 224 or ARTS 225
3-D Art and Design36ARTS 223, ARTS 224 or ARTS 225
Art History36ARTS 213 & 214
Biology34BIOL 120 w/Lab
58BIOL 120 & 121 w/Lab
Calculus AB34MATH 211
Calculus BC38MATH 211 & MATH 212
Chemistry34Tier 1 lab science, Tier 2 elective, OR CHEM 120 with Lab
48Tier 1 lab science, Tier 2 elective, OR CHEM 120 & CHEM 121 w/Lab
Chinese Language and Culture36ELFLG-1 & ELFLG-2
Comparative Government and Politics33POLS 103
Computer Science Principles33CMIS 107
Drawing36ARTS 223, ARTS 224 or ARTS 225
English Language and Composition36ENGL 101 & ENGL Elective
English Literature and Composition36ENGL 101 & ENGL Elective
Environmental Science33Tier 1 Science OR Tier 2 Elective
European History33Tier 2 Elective
French Language and Culture36FREN 103 & 104
46FREN 201 & 202
German Language and Culture36ELFLG-1 & ELFLG-2
Human Geography33GEOG 205
Italian Language and Culture36ITAL 101 & ITAL 102
Japanese Language and Culture36ELFLG-1 & ELFLG-2
Latin36Tier 2 Electives
Macroeconomics33ECON 204
Microeconomics33ECON 203
Music Theory33Tier 2 Elective
Physics 133Tier 1 Science OR Tier 2 Elective
Physics 233Tier 1 Science OR Tier 2 Elective
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism33Tier 1 Science OR PHYS 202 (4) OR Tier 2 Elective
Physics C: Mechanics33Tier 1 Science OR PHYS 202 (4) OR Tier 2 Elective
Pre-Calculus33MATH 150
Psychology33PSYC 110
Research33Tier 2 Elective
Seminar33Tier 2 Elective
Spanish Language and Culture36SPAN 103 & 104
46SPAN 201 & 202
Spanish Literature and Culture36SPAN 103 & 104
46SPAN 201 & 202
Statistics33MATH 130
United States Government and Politics33POLS 204
United States History36HIST 203 & HIST 204
World History: Modern36Any two courses from HIST 108, HIST 109, HIST 208


Study Options


Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral

  • A

    • Accounting
    • Art Teacher Education
    • Art/Art Studies, General
  • B

    • Biochemistry
    • Biology Teacher Education
    • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
    • Business Administration and Management, General
    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • C

    • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
    • Computer Programming, Specific Applications
    • Computer and Information Sciences, General
    • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
    • Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
    • Counseling Psychology
    • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
    • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
    • Curriculum and Instruction
    • Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
  • D

    • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • E

    • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
    • Education, General
    • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
    • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
    • Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
    • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
    • Educational/Instructional Technology
    • English Language and Literature, General
    • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • F

    • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
    • Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation
    • Fine/Studio Arts, General
    • Fire Services Administration
  • G

    • General Studies
    • Graphic Communications, General
    • Graphic Design
  • H

    • Health and Wellness, General
    • History Teacher Education
    • History, General
    • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
    • Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • M

    • Management Information Systems, General
    • Management Science
    • Mathematics Teacher Education
    • Mathematics, General
  • N

    • Neuroscience
    • Nursing Practice
  • O

    • Organizational Leadership
  • P

    • Psychology, General
    • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  • R

    • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
    • Reading Teacher Education
    • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
    • Religion/Religious Studies
  • S

    • Social Studies Teacher Education
    • Special Education and Teaching, General
    • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • T

    • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
    • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
    • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

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

  • Accelerated Study
  • Cross-Registration
  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • English as a Second Language
  • Honors Program
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Liberal Arts/Career Combination
  • ROTC, Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Weekend College


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