Merritt College
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available58
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio26:1
- Retention Rate57%
AP Credit Policy
You will be granted credit for College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) Advanced Placement (AP) tests with scores of 3, 4, 5 (see the AP chart which follows) in specific subject areas for certificates, Associate Degrees, CSU General Education Breadth certification and IGETC certification.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ART 1 or 4 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIOL 10 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 5 | MATH 3A |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 5 | MATH 3A or 3B |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 3 | 5 | MATH 3A |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHEM 30A |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 5 | CHIN 1 or 10A |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POSCI 2 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | Clears GE Area 4c or GE Area 4b |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 4 | ENGL 1A |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 8 | ENGL 1A + 1B |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | Clears GE Area 1 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIST 2A or 2B |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 5 | FREN 1A |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 5 | GERM 1A |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG 2 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 5 | Not available |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 5 | JAPAN 1A |
| Latin | 3 | 5 | Clears GE Area 3 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 1 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 2 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUSIC 101 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 5 | Clears GE Area 1 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 5 | Clears GE Area 1 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 5 | PHYS 4B |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 5 | PHYS 4A |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSYCH 1A |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 5 | SPAN 1A |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 5 | SPAN 2A |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 | MATH 13 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POSCI 1 |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | HIST 7A or 7B |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIST 3A or 3B |
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
- Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other
- Anthropology
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
- Art/Art Studies, General
B
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biomedical Technology/Technician
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Development
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine
- Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
D
- Dietetic Technician
- Drawing
E
- Economics, General
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Ethnic Studies
- Evolutionary Biology
F
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
H
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
- Homeland Security
- Human Services, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
I
- Information Technology
L
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
M
- Mathematics, General
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
N
- Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General
P
- Physical Fitness Technician
- Plant Nursery Operations and Management
- Psychology, General
R
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Real Estate
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Small Business Administration/Management
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
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