Ohlone College
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available75
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio25:1
- Retention Rate77%
AP Credit Policy
Waiver based on Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Results. Students may be issued a waiver from the English and/or math placement tests if they received a 3 or better on the appropriate English or math AP exam. For Advanced Placement (AP) credit, please refer to catalog. Please see/visit a drop-in counselor, bring a copy of your original AP test results, and a counselor will evaluate your request and issue a placement waiver if appropriate.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | ART-103A and ART-103B |
| Biology | 3 | 6 | BIOL-130 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 | MATH-101A |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 6 | MATH-101A and MATH-101B |
| Chemistry | 3 | 6 | CHEM-102 |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 | ENGL-101A |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| European History | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | FREN-101A |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Latin | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 3 | MATH-187 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY-101 |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPAN-101A |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MATH-159 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PS-102 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIST-117A and HIST-117B |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Anthropology
- Archeology
- Area Studies, Other
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Athletic Training/Trainer
B
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Technology/Technician
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Chemistry, General
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer Science
- Computer Support specialist
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
D
- Dance, General
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
- Drawing
E
- Economics, General
- Education, Other
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
G
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Graphic Design
H
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- History, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
I
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
J
- Journalism
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Mathematics, General
- Music, General
O
- Office Management and Supervision
P
- Philosophy
- Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician
- Physical Fitness Technician
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Engineering
- Psychology, General
R
- Radio and Television
- Real Estate
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
S
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
T
- Technical Theater/Theater Design and Technology
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
W
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Women's Studies
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
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Weekend College
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