Niagara University
Academics
- Graduation Rate72%
- Majors Available68
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio10:1
- Retention Rate80%
AP Credit Policy
In general, advanced placement credit is awarded for scores of 3, 4, and 5 earned on the Advanced Placement Exams administered by the College Board. The credits earned through this program are subject to the guidelines established by the various university departments. Students planning to take AP exams should check to see if the exam would be applicable to the intended major's curriculum. Credits will only be awarded if they fit within the program's established requirements. Students will not receive duplicate credit for AP exams if the courses equivalencies have already been met through college courses and/or other types of exams.
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 | FAA elective |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | FAA elective |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | FAA 201, 202 |
| Biology | 3 | 3 | Free Elective |
| 4 | 3 | Science Elective (NS) | |
| 5 | 6 | Science Electives (NS) | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MATH 107 |
| 4 | 4 | MATH 111 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 | MATH 111 |
| 4 | 8 | MATH 111, 112 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 3 | Science Elective |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | CHI Elective |
| 5 | 6 | CHI Electives | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POL 105 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CIS 265 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | FAA 220 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 | WRT 100 and Elective |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 | ENG 100 and Humanities Elective |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | BIO 103 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIS Elective |
| 4 | 3 | HIS 102 | |
| 5 | 6 | HIS 101, 102 | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 3 | FRE 103 |
| 3 | 3 | FRE 101 | |
| 5 | 6 | FRE 103, 104 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | German Elective |
| 5 | 6 | German Electives | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEO Elective |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | ITA Elective |
| 5 | 6 | ITA Electives | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | JPN Elective |
| 5 | 6 | JPN Electives | |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | LAT 101 |
| 4 | 6 | LAT 101, 102 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 101 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 102 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 6 | FAA Elective |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 3 | PHY 122 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 3 | PHY 121 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 101 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | SPA 101 |
| 4 | 3 | SPA 103 | |
| 5 | 6 | SPA 103-104 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | SPA 101 |
| 4 | 3 | SPA 103 | |
| 5 | 6 | SPA 103-SPA 104 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MATH 102 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POL 101 |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | HIS Elective |
| 4 | 3 | HIS 104 | |
| 5 | 6 | HIS 103, 104 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIS Elective (H) |
| 4 | 3 | HIS 108 (H, CD) | |
| 5 | 6 | HIS 108 and HIS 107 (H, CD) |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Associate, Bachelor's, Certificate, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
B
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
C
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Criminology
D
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
- Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Science
F
- Financial Planning and Services
- French Language Teacher Education
- French Language and Literature
G
- Gerontology
H
- History, General
- Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
- Human Development and Family Studies, General
I
- International Relations and Affairs
- International and Comparative Education
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
M
- Marketing, Other
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
P
- Philosophy
- Political Science and Government, General
- Public Finance
- Public Policy Analysis
R
- Reading Teacher Education
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
S
- School Psychology
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Superintendency and Educational System Administration
T
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
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
- Cross-Registration
- 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, Army
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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