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Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA
Academics
- Graduation Rate58%
- Majors Available59
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio11:1
- Retention Rate82%
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.
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 | 6 | ARTS 223, ARTS 224 or ARTS 225 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 6 | ARTS 223, ARTS 224 or ARTS 225 |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | ARTS 213 & 214 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIOL 120 w/Lab |
| 5 | 8 | BIOL 120 & 121 w/Lab | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MATH 211 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | MATH 211 & MATH 212 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | Tier 1 lab science, Tier 2 elective, OR CHEM 120 with Lab |
| 4 | 8 | Tier 1 lab science, Tier 2 elective, OR CHEM 120 & CHEM 121 w/Lab | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | ELFLG-1 & ELFLG-2 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLS 103 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | CMIS 107 |
| Drawing | 3 | 6 | ARTS 223, ARTS 224 or ARTS 225 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 | ENGL 101 & ENGL Elective |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 | ENGL 101 & ENGL Elective |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | Tier 1 Science OR Tier 2 Elective |
| European History | 3 | 3 | Tier 2 Elective |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | FREN 103 & 104 |
| 4 | 6 | FREN 201 & 202 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | ELFLG-1 & ELFLG-2 |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG 205 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | ITAL 101 & ITAL 102 |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | ELFLG-1 & ELFLG-2 |
| Latin | 3 | 6 | Tier 2 Electives |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 204 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 203 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | Tier 2 Elective |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 3 | Tier 1 Science OR Tier 2 Elective |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 3 | Tier 1 Science OR Tier 2 Elective |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 3 | Tier 1 Science OR PHYS 202 (4) OR Tier 2 Elective |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 3 | Tier 1 Science OR PHYS 202 (4) OR Tier 2 Elective |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 3 | MATH 150 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSYC 110 |
| Research | 3 | 3 | Tier 2 Elective |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | Tier 2 Elective |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPAN 103 & 104 |
| 4 | 6 | SPAN 201 & 202 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPAN 103 & 104 |
| 4 | 6 | SPAN 201 & 202 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MATH 130 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLS 204 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIST 203 & HIST 204 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | Any 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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