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Northwest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available52
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio15:1
- Retention Rate62%
AP Credit Policy
College credit will be awarded for approved courses based on the indicated AP Examination score. A list of approved courses can be found on the NWACC website or may be obtained from the College Catalog. College credit for additional AP examinations may be evaluated by the Dean of the appropriate Academic Division and recommended to the Chief Academic Officer for approval.
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 | 5 | Not available | ART 1333 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 5 | Not available | ART 1323 |
| Art History | 3 | Not available | ARHS 1003 |
| 4 | Not available | ARHS 2913 | |
| 5 | Not available | ARHS 2913 & 2923 | |
| Biology | 3 | Not available | BIOL 1014 or 1013 |
| 4 | Not available | BIOL 1544 | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | Not available | MATH 2554 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | Not available | MATH 2554 & 2564 |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 3 | Not available | MATH 2554 |
| Chemistry | 3 | Not available | CHEM 1054 |
| 4 | Not available | CHEM 1104 & 1124 | |
| 5 | Not available | CHEM 1104H & CHEM 1124 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | Not available | PLSC 2403 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | Not available | PROG 1103 |
| 5 | Not available | PROG 1003 & 1203 | |
| Drawing | 3 | Not available | ART 1303 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | Not available | ENGL 1013 |
| 5 | Not available | ENGL 1013H | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | Not available | ENGL 2213 |
| 5 | Not available | ENGL 2213H | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | Not available | GEOL 1134 or GEOG 1103 &1001L |
| European History | 4 | Not available | HIST 1043 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | Not available | FREN 2003 |
| 4 | Not available | FREN 1013, 2003 & 2013 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | Not available | GERM 2003 |
| 4 | Not available | GERM 1013, 2003, & 2013 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | Not available | GEOG 1123 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | Not available | ECON 2013 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | Not available | ECON 2023 |
| Music Theory | 3 | Not available | MUSI 1003 |
| 4 | Not available | MUSI 1613 & 1631 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | Not available | PHYS 2014 |
| 4 | Not available | PHYS 2054 | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | Not available | PHYS 2034 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | Not available | PHYS 2074 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | Not available | PHYS 2054 |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | Not available | MATH 1285 |
| Psychology | 3 | Not available | PSYC 2003 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | Not available | SPAN 2003 |
| 4 | Not available | SPAN 1013, 2003, & 2013 | |
| Statistics | 3 | Not available | CISQ 2013 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | Not available | PLSC 2003 |
| 5 | Not available | PLSC 2003H | |
| United States History | 3 | Not available | HIST 2003 or 2013 |
| 5 | Not available | HIST 2003 & 2013 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | Not available | HIST 1033 or 1043 |
| 5 | Not available | HIST 1033 & 1043 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
B
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Bicycle Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Child Development
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
D
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrician
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology/Technician
F
- Fire Services Administration
- Forensic Science and Technology
G
- General Studies
- Graphic Design
H
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Horticultural Science
L
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
M
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
N
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
P
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Plant Sciences, General
- Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services, Other
R
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Retailing and Retail Operations
T
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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Special Academics Program
- 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
- Teacher Certification
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