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Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available133
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio12:1
- Retention Rate67%
AP Credit Policy
Students who have taken an Advanced Placement course of the College Board in their secondary school and who have taken an Advanced Placement Examination of the College Board may receive course credit with a score of 3, 4, or 5. Scores must be received directly from the College Board before credit is awarded.
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 | 5 | 3 | ART 112 |
| 4 | 3 | Not available | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 | ART 115 |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ARH101 or ARH102 |
| 4 | 6 | ARH101 & ARH102 | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIO100 or equivalent |
| 4 | 8 | BIO181 & BIO182 | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MAT 221 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 | MAT 221 |
| 1 | 4 | MAT 221 | |
| 4 | 8 | MAT 221 or 231 | |
| Chemistry | 5 | 8 | CHM151 & CHM151LL & CHM152 & CHM152LL |
| 4 | 4 | CHM151 & CHM151LL | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | 20 | CHI101 & 102 & 201 & 202 |
| 4 | 15 | CHI101 & 102 & 201 | |
| 3 | 10 | CHI101 & CHI102 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 3 | POS140 |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 | CSC 100 or 110 |
| Drawing | 5 | 3 | ART 111 |
| 4 | 3 | Not available | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 | ENG 101 or Elective Credit |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 | ENG 101 or Elective Credit |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| European History | 4 | 6 | HIS101 & HIS102 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 16 | FRE101 & FRE102 & FRE201 & FRE202 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 16 | GER101 & GER102 & GER201 & GER202 |
| Human Geography | 4 | 3 | GCU102 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 5 | 16 | ITA101 & ITA102 & ITA201 & ITA202 |
| 4 | 12 | ITA101 & ITA102 & ITA201 | |
| 3 | 8 | ITA101 & ITA102 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 15 | JPN101 & JPN102 & JPN201 |
| 3 | 10 | JPN101 & JPN102 | |
| 5 | 20 | JPN101 & JPN102 & JPN201 & JPN202 | |
| Latin | 5 | 16 | LAT101 & LAT102 & LAT201 & LAT202 |
| 3 | 8 | LAT101 & LAT102 | |
| 4 | 12 | LAT101 & LAT102 & LAT201 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 | ECN 211 |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 3 | ECN 212 |
| Music Theory | 4 | 4 | MTC105 & MTC106 |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4 | PHY111 |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 4 | PHY112 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHY 112 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHY 111 |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 | PSY 101 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 16 | SPA101 & SPA102 & SPA201 & SPA202 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 16 | SPA101 & SPA102 & SPA201 & SPA202 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MAT206 |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | 3 | POS110 |
| United States History | 4 | 6 | HIS103 & HIS104 |
| World History: Modern | 5 | 3 | HIS111 |
| 4 | 3 | HIS110 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Accounting
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- American Indian/Native American Studies
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Anthropology
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Astronomy
B
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
C
- Chemistry, General
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Child Development
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Cloud Computing
- Commercial Photography
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
- Communication, General
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Science
- Computer Support specialist
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Corrections
- Costume Design
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
D
- Dance, General
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
- Deaf Studies
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Family and Community Services
- Fashion Merchandising
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Fire Services Administration
- Food Science
- Forensic Science and Technology
G
- General Literature
- General Studies
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Graphic Design
H
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
- Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist
- History, General
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
- Human Nutrition
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
I
- Illustration
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
- International/Globalization Studies
J
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Journalism
K
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
L
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Legal Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
M
- Marketing Research
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Mathematics, General
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Meteorology
- Music Management
- Music Performance, General
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, Other
- Musical Theatre
N
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General
- Natural Sciences
- Network and System Administration/Administrator
O
- Organizational Behavior Studies
- Organizational Leadership
P
- Philosophy
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
- Photography
- Physical Sciences, General
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Engineering
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
R
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
- Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Retail Management
S
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
- Small Business Administration/Management
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Sustainability Studies
T
- Technical Theater/Theater Design and Technology
- Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations
U
- Upholstery/Upholsterer
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
W
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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Special Academics Program
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Study Abroad
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