Philander Smith College
Academics
- Graduation Rate30%
- Majors Available17
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio11:1
- Retention Rate62%
AP Credit Policy
Students that have taken Advanced Placement courses may have the opportunity to have these courses replace introductory level classes. Student have achieved scores of three (3) or higher on official Advanced Placement tests may qualify.Final determination of credit acceptance will be based on approval by the department head and the Registrar's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art History | 4 | Not available | ART 153 |
| Biology | 5 | Not available | BIO 114 |
| Calculus AB | 4 | Not available | MTH 215, |
| Calculus BC | 3 | Not available | MTH 215, |
| Chemistry | 4 | Not available | CHM 134 |
| 5 | Not available | CHM 184 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | Not available | HIST 113 |
| 4 | Not available | POSC 103 | |
| 5 | Not available | POSC 203, | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | Not available | CSCI 134 |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | Not available | ENG 113, |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | Not available | ENG 123 |
| Environmental Science | 4 | Not available | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | Not available | ECON 113 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | Not available | ECON 123 |
| Music Theory | 5 | Not available | MUS 111 |
| 4 | Not available | MUS 113 | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | Not available | PHY 214 |
| Physics 2 | 4 | Not available | PHY 224 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | Not available | PHY 234 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | Not available | PHY 234 |
| Psychology | 5 | Not available | PSYC 103 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | Not available | SPAN 113 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | Not available | SPAN 213 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | Not available | HIST 113 |
| 4 | Not available | HIST 213 | |
| 5 | Not available | HIST 333 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's
B
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
J
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Mathematics, General
P
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
S
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
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
- Double Major
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Weekend College
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