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Entering students who have satisfactory scores on AP Examinations may receive credit in applicable areas of the curriculum. We have a PLNU AP Guide and do not follow the standard recommendations by the College Board. Credit given varies per department. The only subject we allow a score of 2 is Calculus BC, while some subjects require a score of 3 for credit and others require at least a 4 or 5.

Environmental Studies

Environmental Science

Communication, General

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Mass Communication/Media Studies

Journalism, Other

Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

Organizational Communication, General

Information Technology

Computer Science

Education, General

Curriculum and Instruction

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Special Education and Teaching, General

Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

Elementary Education and Teaching

Art Teacher Education

Music Teacher Education

Engineering, General

Engineering Physics/Applied Physics

French Language and Literature

Spanish Language and Literature

Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General

Child Development

English Language and Literature, General

Writing, General

Creative Writing

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Biochemistry

Mathematics, General

International/Globalization Studies

Data Science, General

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Philosophy

Christian Studies

Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other

Worship Ministry

Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other

Chemistry, General

Physics, General

Psychology, General

Clinical Psychology

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Public Administration

Social Work

Development Economics and International Development

Political Science and Government, General

Sociology

Visual and Performing Arts, General

Graphic Design

Music, General

Music Performance, General

Music Theory and Composition

Music Technology

Physician Assistant

Athletic Training/Trainer

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other

Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Dietetics/Dietitian

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

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Business Administration and Management, General

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Management Information Systems, General

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PLNU is a Christian liberal arts institution established by Phineas Bresee, primary founder of the Church of the Nazarene. Accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), PLNU is an NCAA DII school with 11 athletics teams to cheer on and a Christ-centered community committed to whole-person education and helping students fully become who they're called to be.

Point Loma Nazarene University

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