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Long Island University

Greenvale, NY

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    47%
  • Majors Available
    163
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    14:1
  • Retention Rate
    76%


AP Credit Policy

Academic credit toward graduation will be granted automatically to students who pass the College Board's Advanced Placement Examination with a score of 4 or 5. Credit for the grade of 3 will be awarded only on the recommendation of the department chairs concerned (except for English, which awards credit for the grade of 3). No credit will be awarded for a score less than 3. PharmD/Nursing requires a minimum score of a 4 or higher in all Math and Science coursework. If the student receives a 3, it may transfer in as Subject NE credit. Further inquiries concerning Advanced Placement should be directed to Academic Counseling at (516) 299-2746.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes

AP CoursesMin Score RequiredNumber of CreditsCourse Equivalent
2-D Art and Design36ART NE
3-D Art and Design36ART NE
Art History36ART 101 & ART NE Art Elective
Biology34LART Elective
48BIO 120 & BIO 122
Calculus AB44MTH 140
Calculus BC48MTH 140 and MTH 101
Chemistry34LART Elective
48CHE 103 & CHE 104
Chinese Language and Culture33LANG 111
46LANG 111, 112
Comparative Government and Politics33POL 161
Computer Science A33CS 201
Drawing36ART 1501 & ART 1521
English Language and Composition33ENG 110
46ENG 110 and ENG 111
English Literature and Composition33ENG 110
46ENG 16 and ENG 112
Environmental Science33SCI NE
European History33HIS NE
French Language and Culture33FRE 111
46FRE 111-112
German Language and Culture33LANG 111
46LANG 111, 112
Human Geography33GEO NE
Italian Language and Culture33ITL 111
46ITL 111 & ITL 112
Japanese Language and Culture33LANG 111
46LANG 111, 112
Latin33LANG 111
46LANG 111, 112
Macroeconomics33ECO 101
Microeconomics33ECO 102
Music Aural Subscore46Not available
Music Theory33MUS 102
46MUS 102 and MUS NE
Physics 134LART Elective
48PHY 131 and PHY 132
Physics 234LART Elective
48PHY 131 and PHY 132
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism34LART Elective
48PHY 131 and PHY 132
Physics C: Mechanics34LART Elective
48PHY 131 and PHY 132
Psychology33PSY 102
Research33ENG 110 or ENG NE
Seminar33ENG 110 or ENG NE
Spanish Language and Culture33SPA 111
46SPA 111 & 112
Spanish Literature and Culture33SPA 111
46SPA 111 & 112
Statistics33MTH 100
United States Government and Politics33POL 102
United States History33HIS 100
World History: Modern33HIS 101


Study Options


Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral

  • A

    • Accounting
    • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
    • Acting
    • Actuarial Science
    • Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
    • Animal Genetics
    • Applied Behavior Analysis
    • Applied Mathematics
    • Applied Psychology
    • Archives/Archival Administration
    • Art History, Criticism and Conservation
    • Art Teacher Education
    • Art Therapy/Therapist
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General
    • Athletic Training/Trainer
    • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
  • B

    • Bilingual and Multilingual Education
    • Biochemistry
    • Biological and Physical Sciences
    • Biology Teacher Education
    • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
    • Biomedical Sciences, General
    • Business Administration and Management, General
  • C

    • Chemistry Teacher Education
    • Chemistry, General
    • Cinematography and Film/Video Production
    • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
    • Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
    • Commercial and Advertising Art
    • Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other
    • Communication and Media Studies, Other
    • Community Health and Preventive Medicine
    • Computer Game Programming
    • Computer Science
    • Computer and Information Sciences, General
    • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
    • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
    • Creative Writing
    • Criminal Justice and Corrections, General
    • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
    • Curriculum and Instruction
  • D

    • Dance, General
    • Data Analytics, General
    • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
    • Dietetics/Dietitian
    • Digital Arts
    • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
    • Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
    • Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
  • E

    • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
    • Economics, General
    • Education, Other
    • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
    • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
    • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
    • Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
    • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
    • Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
    • Educational/Instructional Technology
    • Elementary Education and Teaching
    • English Language and Literature, General
    • English as a Second Language
    • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
    • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
    • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
    • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • F

    • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
    • Fashion Merchandising
    • Finance, General
    • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
    • Fine/Studio Arts, General
    • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
    • Foreign Language Teacher Education
    • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
    • Forensic Science and Technology
  • G

    • Game and Interactive Media Design
    • Geriatric Nurse/Nursing
  • H

    • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
    • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
    • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
    • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
    • History, General
    • Homeland Security
    • Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
    • Human Resources Development
    • Human Resources Management and Services, Other
    • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
    • Human/Medical Genetics
    • Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • I

    • Industrial Engineering
    • Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences
    • Information Science/Studies
    • Information Technology Project Management
    • International Relations and Affairs
    • International/Globalization Studies
  • J

    • Journalism
  • K

    • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
  • L

    • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
    • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
    • Library Science, Other
    • Library and Information Science
  • M

    • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
    • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
    • Mathematics Teacher Education
    • Mathematics, General
    • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
    • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
    • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
    • Museology/Museum Studies
    • Music Performance, General
    • Music Teacher Education
    • Music, General
    • Music, Other
  • N

    • Nursing Administration
    • Nursing Education
    • Nutrition Sciences
  • O

    • Occupational Therapy/Therapist
  • P

    • Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist
    • Pharmaceutical Sciences
    • Pharmaceutics and Drug Design
    • Pharmacology and Toxicology
    • Pharmacy
    • Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs
    • Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
    • Philosophy
    • Photography
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    • Physical Sciences, General
    • Physical Therapy/Therapist
    • Physician Assistant
    • Physics, General
    • Political Science and Government, General
    • Psychology, General
    • Public Administration
    • Public Health, General
    • Public Relations/Image Management
  • R

    • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
    • Reading Teacher Education
    • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
    • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • S

    • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
    • School Psychology
    • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
    • Secondary Education and Teaching
    • Social Sciences, General
    • Social Studies Teacher Education
    • Social Work
    • Sociology
    • Special Education and Teaching, General
    • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
    • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
    • Sports Communication
    • Surgical Technology/Technologist
  • T

    • Taxation
    • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
  • U

    • Urban Studies/Affairs
  • V

    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
    • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
    • Voice and Opera

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
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • English as a Second Language
  • Honors Program
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Liberal Arts/Career Combination
  • ROTC, Air Force
  • ROTC, Army
  • Student-Designed Major
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification
  • Visiting/Exchange Student Program


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