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Kean University grants credits to students that achieve the required score on AP exams.

Business Administration and Management, General

Accounting

Finance, General

Public Relations/Image Management

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

Elementary Education and Teaching

Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching

Foreign Language Teacher  Education

Mathematics Teacher Education

Music Teacher Education

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

Reading Teacher Education

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Urban Education and Leadership

Special Education and Teaching, General

Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments

Writing, General

English Language and Literature, General

Spanish Language and Literature

Architecture

Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology

Asian Studies/Civilization

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Biotechnology

International Business/Trade/Commerce

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Nursing Science

Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist

Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling

Mental Health Counseling/Counselor

Genetic Counseling/Counselor

Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Physical Therapy/Therapist

Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy

Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

Sustainability Studies

International/Globalization Studies

Holocaust and Related Studies

Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

Chemistry, General

Geology/Earth Science, General

Psychology, General

Forensic Psychology

School Psychology

Educational Psychology

Social Work

Public Administration

Political Science and Government, General

Sociology

Economics, General

Design and Visual Communications, General

Industrial and Product Design

Interior Design

Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General

Technical Theater/Theater Design and Technology

Acting

Art/Art Studies, General

Fine/Studio Arts, General

Music, General

Music Performance, General

Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator

Physician Assistant

Athletic Training/Trainer

History, General

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Mathematics, General

ABOUT KEAN UNIVERSITY Founded in 1855, Kean University was the first public post-secondary institution and first teachers college in New Jersey. Today, the University's six colleges offer more than 50 undergraduate degrees, seven doctoral programs, and 70 options for graduate study leading to master's degrees, professional diplomas and certifications. Under the visionary leadership of President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., Kean became the state's Urban Research University in 2022. With state-of-the-art facilities and strong faculty and student support for research, the University is working to achieve R2 Carnegie research classification. Kean students enjoy small class sizes, one-on-one attention from faculty and advisers, enriching academic support programs, ample research opportunities starting in freshman year, and an active, global internship network. Dedicated to promoting equity and access to a college education, more than 40% of Kean's students are first-generation college students. Kean is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and is ranked top in the nation for veterans by the Military Friendly School survey. For several years, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Kean for the social mobility of its graduates and the diversity of its campus community. Kean faculty are known for teaching distinction, scholarship and service. Kean is one of the largest metropolitan institutions of higher education in the Northeast. It is a hub of educational, technological and cultural enrichment serving more than 16,000 students across its campuses. Home to seven theaters and six art galleries, the University contributes to New Jersey's arts and culture and integrates the visual and performing arts into its vibrant campus life. With campuses in Union, Jefferson Township, Toms River, Manahawkin and Scotch Plains, New Jersey, Wenzhou, China, and the award-winning Kean Online, Kean provides an affordable and globally accessible world-class education to students within and beyond the state. Kean's main campus in Union, is 30 minutes from New York City, 90 minutes from Philadelphia and accessible by public transportation. Kean's 100,000+ alumni serve as leaders in business, government, education, the creative arts, law enforcement, medicine and allied health fields, research and science, computer science and much more throughout New Jersey and the world.

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