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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available125
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio24:1
- Retention Rate76%
AP Credit Policy
OCC grants course and unit credit for College Board Advanced Placement Exams on which a student has scored 3 or higher. Exam results and courses for which credit is granted will be posted on the student's transcript. These courses and units are not automatically transferable to four-year institutions. Students planning to transfer to a four-year school will be granted AP credit by the four-year school according to that school's policy.
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 A110 |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | Art A100 & A101 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | Biol A100 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | Math A180 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 | Math A180 |
| 5 | 8 | Math A180 & A185 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 5 | Chem A110 |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 5 | Chinese A180 & A185 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSCI A185 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | English A100 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 | Engl A100/Area A1&C1 (AA)/C2/AS |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| European History | 3 | 6 | Hist A180 & A185 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 5 | French A180 & A185 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 5 | German A180 & A185 |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 5 | Italian A180 & A185 |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 5 | Japanese A180 & A185 |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | Econ A175 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | Econ A170 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | Mus A115 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | Phys A120 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | Phys A125 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | Phys A125 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | Phys A120 |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 4 | MATH A170 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | Psyc A100 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 5 | Spanish A180 and A185 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 | Math A160 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | Hist A170 & A175 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | Hist A161 & A162 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Advertising
- Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Airline Flight Attendant
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Anthropology
- Apparel and Textile Manufacture
- Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
- Apparel and Textiles, General
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
- Architectural Technology/Technician
- Area Studies, Other
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Astronomy
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
- Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
B
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Building Construction Technology/Technician
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Chemistry, General
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Communication, General
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
D
- Dance, General
- Dance, Other
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Dietetic Technician
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Economics, General
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General
- Electrician
- Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
- Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
G
- General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
H
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
- History, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Human Development and Family Studies, General
- Human Services, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
I
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
J
- Journalism
L
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Marine Transportation, Other
- Mason/Masonry
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Music, General
P
- Philosophy
- Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician
- Photography
- Physical Fitness Technician
- Physics, General
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
- Political Science and Government, General
- Polysomnography
- Pre-Engineering
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Psychology, General
R
- Radio and Television
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Real Estate
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
- Retail Management
S
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
- Small Business Administration/Management
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
T
- Taxation
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
- Technical Theater/Theater Design and Technology
- Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
W
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Welding Technology/Welder
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
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Study Abroad
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