Northern Kentucky University
Academics
- Graduation Rate52%
- Majors Available102
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio18:1
- Retention Rate78%
AP Credit Policy
High school students may receive credit by earning the required score on the approved AP examination. An appropriate number of semester hours will be awarded, and a grade of pass (P) will be assigned for successful completion of approved courses. Information concerning the AP program may be obtained from high school counselors. AP scores should be sent to the University's Office of the Registrar. Additional information on regulations and approved NKU programs for AP credit may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar. Examination scores range from 1-5. Subject areas in which a student may receive credit from Northern Kentucky University by earning acceptable scores are listed in the university catalog.
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 | ART 135 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 130 |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 | BLS 100 Introduction to Black Studies |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | ARTH 100 & 101 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIO 120 & BIO 120L |
| 4 | 4 | BIO 120/120L or BIO 150/150L | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 | MAT 128 or 112 |
| 4 | 4 | MAT 129 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 | MAT 129 |
| 4 | 9 | MAT 129, 229 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHE 120/120L |
| 4 | 8 | CHE 120/CHE 120L AND CHE121/121L | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 3 | CHI 202 |
| 3 | 3 | CHI 201 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSC 102 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 | CSC 260/CSC 260L |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | INF 100T |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ARTD 210 |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 6 | ENG 101 & 102 |
| 3 | 3 | ENG 101 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 200 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | ENV 110 |
| European History | 3 | 6 | HIS 100, 101 |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 3 | FRE 202 |
| 5 | 3 | FRE 304 | |
| 3 | 3 | FRE 201 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | GER 201 |
| 4 | 3 | GER 202 | |
| 5 | 3 | GER 304 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEO 100 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 3 | ITA 202 |
| 3 | 3 | ITA 201 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | JPN 201 |
| 4 | 3 | JPN 202 | |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | LAT 101 |
| 4 | 6 | LAT 101 and LAT 102 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 200 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 201 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 4 | MUSM 111 and MUSM 122 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 5 | PHY 211 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 5 | PHY 213 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 | PHY 222 |
| 3 | 5 | PHY 213 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 5 | PHY 211 |
| 4 | 4 | PHY 220 | |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 3 | MAT 119 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 100 |
| Research | 3 | 3 | Elective 200T |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | Elective 200T |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | SPI 201 |
| 5 | 3 | SPI 304 | |
| 4 | 3 | SPI 202 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 3 | SPI 202 |
| 3 | 3 | SPI 201 | |
| 5 | 3 | SPI 304 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | STA 205 or 113 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSC 100 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIS 102 & 103 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | HIS 108 & 109 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
- Anthropology
- Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Athletic Training/Trainer
B
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business/Corporate Communications, General
C
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Chemistry, General
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Computer Science
- Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, Other
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Construction Management, General
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
D
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Education, General
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
G
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
H
- Health Communication
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Health/Medical Psychology
- History, General
- Human Resources Development
I
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
- International Relations and Affairs
J
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Journalism
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
K
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
L
- Law
- Legal Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Management Information Systems, General
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Medical Informatics
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
N
- Neuroscience
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Nursing Practice
O
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Organizational Behavior Studies
P
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Programs for Foreign Lawyers
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Public/Applied History
R
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
S
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Work
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Statistics, General
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
T
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
W
- Writing, 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
- 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, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
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