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Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO
Academics
- Graduation Rate42%
- Majors Available74
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio17:1
- Retention Rate59%
AP Credit Policy
The Advanced Placement Program of the College Board is accepted by Missouri Western State University. Students who receive the required score or higher out of a possible five are eligible for college credit.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
No
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART120 - subject to portfolio review by department |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART170 - subject to portfolio review by department |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | Art 100 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIO101 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 5 | MAT167 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 10 | MAT 167 & MAT177 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 5 | CHE111 |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | CHI100 & CHI101 |
| 3 | 3 | CHI100 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSC210 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CSC184 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | ACT 101 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART110 - subject to portfolio review by department |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG104 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG210 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | Elective |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIS210 |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | FRE100 & FRE101 |
| 3 | 3 | FRE100 | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | GER100 & GER101 |
| 3 | 3 | GER100 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | Elective |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Elective |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Elective |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | Elective |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO260 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO261 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUS117 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHY110 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHY111 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 5 | PHY211 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 5 | PHY210 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY101 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | SPA100 |
| 4 | 6 | SPA100 & SPA101 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | SPA310 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MAT111 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSC101 |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | HIS140 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIS120 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's
A
- Accounting
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Art Teacher Education
B
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Chemistry, Other
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, Other
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
D
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
- Educational Evaluation and Research
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
F
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- Forensic Science and Technology
- French Language Teacher Education
G
- Graphic Design
H
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- History, General
I
- Information Technology
- International/Globalization Studies
L
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
M
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
N
- Nursing Administration
P
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Philosophy
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Law Studies
- Project Management
- Psychology, General
- Public Health, General
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
R
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Rhetoric and Composition
S
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
T
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
W
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
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