Johnson C. Smith University
Academics
- Graduation Rate43%
- Majors Available25
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio11:1
- Retention Rate63%
AP Credit Policy
Students satisfactorily completing Advanced Placement Examinations in disciplines offered by the University will be allowed for college credit. AP examination scores of 3 or above will be accepted for college credit. Students may receive additional credit hours if scores received are 4 or above, after consultation with appropriate Department Head and College Dean. Students are responsible for having their AP score(s) submitted directly to the University by the College Board.
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 Electives |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Humanities Electives |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | Humanities Electives |
| Biology | 3 | 8 | BIO 143 and BIO 144 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 | MTH 231 |
| 4 | 3 | MTH 232 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 6 | MTH 231-232 |
| 4 | 6 | one-hour MTH elective | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8 | CHE 131, 111 and 132,112 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POL 333 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CSC 131 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 | ENG 131 and 296 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 | English Electives |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | Science Elective |
| European History | 3 | 6 | History Electives |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Language Electives |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Language electives |
| Latin | 3 | 6 | Language electives |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 231 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 232 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 6 | MUS 143 and 144 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHY 244 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHY 243 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 131 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPA 131 and 132 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 | Language Electives |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | PSY 233, BUS 233, MTH 136 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POL 131 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIS 135 and 136 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's and Master's
B
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminology
D
- Dance, General
E
- Economics, General
- English Language and Literature, General
H
- History, General
I
- Information Technology
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Performance, General
- Music, General
P
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Health Education and Promotion
S
- Social Work
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
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
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
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