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Palomar College
San Marcos, CA
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available130
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio21:1
- Retention Rate66%
AP Credit Policy
Palomar College grants credit toward its Associate Degree, and CSU GE and IGETC certifications to students who attain scores of 3, 4, or 5 on the Advanced Placement Examinations of the College Board. Students may earn a minimum of 3 semester units of credit for each exam satisfactorily passed. See a counselor for specific information regarding the awarding of credit. Students intending to transfer to a four-year institution should consult a counselor or the individual university regarding its AP credit policy. To receive credit, students must submit an official AP transcript to the Records Office.
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 | NE |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | NE |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | ART 100 |
| Biology | 3 | 6 | BIOL 100 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 | MATH 140 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 6 | MATH 140 & 141 |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 3 | 3 | MATH 140 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 6 | CHEM 110/L |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | CHIN 201 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | GE Area D |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CSCI 114 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 6 | CSCI 112 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | NE |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 | ENG 100 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 | ENG 100 and 205 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | GE Area B |
| European History | 3 | 6 | GE Area C or D (3 units) |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | FREN 201 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | GERM 201 |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG 105 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | ITAL 201 |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | JAPN 201 |
| Latin | 3 | 6 | GE Area C (3 units) |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 101 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 102 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 6 | MUS 103 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 120 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 121 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHYS 201 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHYS 200 |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSYC 100 |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | NE |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPAN 201 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPAN 202 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MATH 120 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | GE Area D and AH&I US-2 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | GE Area C or D (3 units) and AH&I US-1 |
| 4 | 6 | HIST 101 or 102 and AH&I US-1 | |
| 5 | 6 | HIST 101 & 102 and AH&I US-1 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | GE Area C or D |
| 4 | 3 | HIST 108 |
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
- Advertising
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Anthropology
- Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
- Archeology
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Architectural Technology/Technician
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Astronomy
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
B
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other
- Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Cabinetmaking and Millwork
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Chemistry, General
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Communication, General
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Construction Trades, Other
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
D
- Dance, General
- Dance, Other
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
- Drawing
- Drywall Installation/Drywaller
E
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
- Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD
- Electrician
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Family and Community Services
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- Forensic Science and Technology
- French Language and Literature
G
- Game and Interactive Media Design
- General Studies
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Geography
- Geography, Other
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- Graphic Design
- Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
H
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
- History, General
- Homeland Security
- Human Services, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
I
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Italian Language and Literature
J
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Jewelry Arts
- Journalism
L
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Legal Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Library and Archives Assisting
M
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Mason/Masonry
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Music, General
- Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair
P
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
- Philosophy
- Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician
- Physical Fitness Technician
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Engineering
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Q
- Quality Control Technology/Technician
R
- Radio and Television
- Real Estate
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Retail Management
S
- Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
- Small Business Administration/Management
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
T
- Technical Theater/Theater Design and Technology
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other
W
- Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Welding Technology/Welder
- 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
- Accelerated Study
- Distance Learning
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- Weekend College
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