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Las Positas College
Livermore, CA
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available85
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio20:1
- Retention Rate79%
AP Credit Policy
completion of examinations of the Advanced Placement (AP) Program of the College Entrance Examination Board (C.E.E.B.). Credit awarded based on passing AP scores (3, 4, or 5) may be applied differently for the AA/AS degree and for transfer;
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ARTS 23 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ARTS 24 |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | ARTS 4 and 5 |
| Biology | 3 | 6 | BIO 30 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 5 | MATH 1 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 10 | MATH 1 and 2 |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 3 | 5 | MATH 1 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 6 | CHEM 1A |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLI 20 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 | CS 31 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ARTS 2A |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 | ENG 1A |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 | ENG 1A |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | EVST 5 |
| European History | 3 | 6 | HIST 2 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | FREN 1A |
| 3 | 10 | FREN 1A and 1B | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG 2 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Latin | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 2 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 1 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 6 | MUS 8A |
| 3 | 8 | MUS 8A & 8B | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 2A |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 2B |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 5 | PHYS 1C |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 5 | PHYS 1A |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSYC 1 |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPAN 1A |
| 3 | 10 | SPAN 1A and 1B | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| 3 | 6 | SPAN 21 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 | Math 40 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 4 | POLI 7 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIST 7 and 8 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician
- Anthropology
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
- Area Studies, Other
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Technology/Technician
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Communication, General
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer Science
- Computer Support specialist
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
D
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
- Drawing
E
- Economics, General
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
- Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
- Environmental Studies
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
G
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Graphic Design
H
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- History, General
- Human Services, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
I
- Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
J
- Journalism
L
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Mathematics, General
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Music, General
O
- Office Management and Supervision
P
- Philosophy
- Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician
- Photography
- Physical Fitness Technician
- Physics, General
- Plant Nursery Operations and Management
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Engineering
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
- Psychology, General
R
- Radio and Television
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
- Retail Management
S
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
- Small Business Administration/Management
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
T
- Technical Theater/Theater Design and Technology
- Telecommunications Engineering
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Viticulture and Enology
W
- Welding Technology/Welder
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Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Distance Learning
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Student-Designed Major
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