Ohio Wesleyan University
Academics
- Graduation Rate66%
- Majors Available74
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio12:1
- Retention Rate85%
AP Credit Policy
A student who completed an Advanced Placement course in secondary school and has achieved a score of 4 (honors) or 5 (high honors) in the Advanced Placement examination may be awarded credit after satisfaction of the relevant department's requirements. The precise number of credits will be determined at the discretion of the relevant department. The department may condition the award of Advanced Placement credit upon successful completion of any course or courses at any level in any department of the University.
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 | 4 | 1.00 | ART 114, ART 115, or ART 900 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | 1.00 | ART 114, ART 115, or ART 900 |
| Art History | 4 | 1.00 | ART 110, ART 111, or ART 900 |
| Biology | 4 | 1.00 | BIOL 120 or BIOL 900 |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 1.00 | MATH 110 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 1.00 | MATH 110 |
| 4 | 2.00 | MATH 110 and MATH 111 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 1.00 | CHEM 110 |
| 5 | 2.00 | CHEM 110 and CHEM 111 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 1.00 | CHIN 110 |
| 4 | 2.00 | CHIN 110 and CHIN 111 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 1.00 | PG 113 or PG 900 |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 1.00 | CS 110 |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | 1.00 | CS 103 |
| Drawing | 4 | 1.00 | ART 900 |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 1.00 | ENG 105 |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 1.00 | ENG 105 Wavier and ENG 900 English Elective |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 1.00 | ENVS 112 or ENVS 900 |
| European History | 4 | 1.00 | HIST 112 or HIST 900 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 1.00 | FREN 110 |
| 4 | 2.00 | FREN 110 and FREN 111 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 1.00 | GERM 110 |
| 4 | 2.00 | GERM 110 and GERM 111 | |
| Human Geography | 4 | 1.00 | GEOG 110 or GEOG 900 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 1.00 | ITAL 110 |
| 4 | 2.00 | ITAL 110 and ITAL 111 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 1.00 | JAPN 110 |
| 4 | 2.00 | JAPN 110 and JAPN 111 | |
| Latin | 3 | 1.00 | Credit / placement determined based on examination by faculty in the Department of World Languages and Cultures. |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 1.00 | ECON 900 |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 1.00 | ECON 900 |
| Music Theory | 5 | 1.00 | MUS 155 and MUS 165 |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 1.25 | PHYS 115 |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 1.25 | PHYS 116 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 1.00 | PHYS 111 C |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 1.00 | PHYS 110 C |
| Psychology | 4 | 1.00 | PSYC 110 or PSYC 900 |
| Seminar | 4 | 1.00 | UC 900 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 1.00 | SPAN 110 |
| 4 | 2.00 | SPAN 110 and SPAN 111 | |
| Statistics | 4 | 1.00 | MATH 105 |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | 1.00 | PG 111 or PG 900 |
| United States History | 4 | 1.00 | HIST 113, HIST 114 or HIST 9 |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 1.00 | HIST 900 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's
A
- Accounting
- Accounting and Finance
- African-American/Black Studies
- Ancient Studies/Civilization
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Astronomy
- Astrophysics
B
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Botany/Plant Biology
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Business/Managerial Economics
C
- Chemistry, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
- Communication, General
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
D
- Dance, General
- Data Analytics, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- East Asian Studies
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies
- Finance, General
- French Language and Literature
G
- General Studies
- Genetics, General
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
H
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- Human Nutrition
I
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International/Globalization Studies
J
- Journalism
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
L
- Latin American Studies
M
- Mathematics, General
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Microbiology, General
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
N
- Neuroscience
P
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Psychology, General
R
- Religion/Religious Studies
S
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
T
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
W
- Women's Studies
Z
- Zoology/Animal Biology
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Special Academics Program
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Army
- ROTC, Navy
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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