Hope International University
Academics
- Graduation Rate49%
- Majors Available25
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio13:1
- Retention Rate63%
AP Credit Policy
Successfully passing Advanced Placement Exams of The College Entrance Examination Board (APCEEB). Hope International students receive units of credits for AP exams completed with a score of 3 or higher.
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 | Humanities Elective |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Humanities Elective |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | Humanties Elective |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | SCI1200 SCI1205 OR SCI12010 and SCI1215 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MTH1500 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | MTH1500 MTH1550 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | Science Elective |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Social Science Elective |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | General Elective |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | General Elective |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | Humanities Elective |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG1100 or ENG1110 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG2100 or ENG2110 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | Science Elective |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIS2110 or HIS2150 or HIS3400 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Humanities Elective |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Humanities Elective |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | Social Science Elective |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Humanities Elective |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Humanities Elective |
| Latin | 3 | 6 | Humanities Elective |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | BUS2310 or BUS2311 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | BUS2300 or BUS2301 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | Science Elective |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY1100 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPAN1100 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | Humanities Elective |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | PSY2320 or BUS4510 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POL2200 |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | HIS2305 or HIS2310 OR HIS2315 or HIS2320 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | HIS2110 or HIS2150 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
B
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Counseling Psychology
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
D
- Development Economics and International Development
- Divinity/Ministry
E
- Education, General
- Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
G
- General Studies
H
- Human Development and Family Studies, General
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Missions/Missionary Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
N
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
P
- Psychology, General
R
- Religious/Sacred Music
S
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Social Sciences, General
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
T
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Y
- Youth Ministry
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
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- English as a Second Language
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
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