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A maximum of 32 semester hours of alternative credit may be counted toward graduation. Official scores should be sent directly to the Messiah University's Registrar's Office. Please note that Messiah University reserves the right to change or modify the credits that may be awarded for credit by examination.

Business Administration and Management, General

Organizational Leadership

Accounting

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Communications Technology/Technician

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

Journalism

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Computer Science

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German Language Teacher Education

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Spanish Language Teacher Education

Education, General

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Engineering, General

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

Civil Engineering, General

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

English Language and Literature, General

Family and Community Services

Chinese Language and Literature

German Language and Literature

French Language and Literature

Spanish Language and Literature

Ethnic Studies

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Biochemistry

Molecular Biology

International Business/Trade/Commerce

Actuarial Science

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Dietetics/Dietitian

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

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Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies

Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Physical Therapy/Therapist

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Sustainability Studies

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

Biopsychology

Environmental Science

Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

Philosophy

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Physics, General

Psychology, General

Social Work

Development Economics and International Development

Political Science and Government, General

Sociology

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Musical Theatre

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Art History, Criticism and Conservation

Music, General

Music Performance, General

Fine and Studio Arts Management

Music Management

Athletic Training/Trainer

History, General

Mathematics, General

At Messiah University your life, your faith, your world and your possibilities open up. Messiah University is a nationally ranked, private Christian University of approximately 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Our scenic 375-acre suburban campus located in central Pennsylvania offers students opportunities to build community, while also providing easy access to urban centers such as Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Recognized as one of the nation's top Christian Colleges, and consistently ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a "Best Value School", Messiah equips you to navigate life's tensions and reconcile seemingly different ideals in new and interesting ways.

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