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Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY
Academics
- Graduation Rate46%
- Majors Available70
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio16:1
- Retention Rate76%
AP Credit Policy
Advanced Placement is a program created by the College Board which offers college-level curriculum and examinations to high school students. Credit is only granted for scores of 3, 4, or 5.
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 | Not available |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ARTT107 |
| Biology | 3 | 8 | BIOL160, BIOL16A, BIOL161, 161A |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 | MATH201 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 | MATH260 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8 | CHEM160, CHEM160A, CHEM161, CHEM161A |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | FORL499 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLS295 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CISC120 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL111 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL112 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | BIOL112 |
| European History | 3 | 6 | HIST101+HIST102 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | FREN115+FREN116 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | FORL499 |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | ITAL115+ITAL116 |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | FORL499 |
| Latin | 3 | 6 | FORL499 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON220 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON221 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUSI107 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHYS161 or LLEE111 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHYS161 or LLEE 111 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSYN101 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPAN115 +SPAN116 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPAN295+LLEE111 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MATH122 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLS101 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIST105+HIST106 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | HIST101+HIST102 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
B
- Behavioral Sciences
- Bilingual and Multilingual Education
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Communication, General
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education, General
- Education, Other
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
- Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
G
- Graphic Design
H
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History, General
- Homeland Security
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Human Services, General
I
- Information Science/Studies
- International Policy Analysis
- International Relations and Affairs
L
- Legal Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
- Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Music, Other
N
- Nursing Administration
- Nursing Education
O
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
P
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physician Assistant
- Physics Teacher Education
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Relations/Image Management
R
- Reading Teacher Education
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- School Psychology
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Superintendency and Educational System Administration
T
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
V
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Weekend College
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