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Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available45
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio20:1
- Retention Rate67%
AP Credit Policy
Please view the catalog at www.polk.edu. Click on Current students. Click on Catalog.
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 1201C |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 1203C |
| Art History | 4 | 6 | ARH 1050 & 1051 |
| 3 | 3 | ARH 1050 | |
| Biology | 4 | 8 | BSC 1005C & 1010C |
| 3 | 4 | BSC 1005C | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 5 | MAC X311 |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 10 | MAC X311 & X312 |
| 3 | 5 | MAC X311 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 | CHM1045C |
| 5 | 8 | CHM 1045C & 1046C | |
| 3 | 4 | CHM1025C | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | CPO 1002 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CGS 1075 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | COP1000 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART X300C (min. 3 credits) |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 6 | ENC 1101 & 1102 |
| 3 | 3 | ENC 1101 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENC 1101 |
| 4 | 6 | ENC 1101, LIT 1000 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | ISC 2051 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | EUH 2009 |
| 4 | 6 | EUH 1000 & EUH 1001 | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 10 | FRE 1130 &1131 |
| 3 | 5 | FRE 1130 | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 10 | GER 1130, 1131 |
| 3 | 5 | GER 1130 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEO 1400 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 2013 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 2023 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUT 1111 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 5 | PHY 2049C |
| 3 | 4 | PHY 2054C | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 5 | PHY 2048C |
| 3 | 4 | PHY 2053C | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 2012 |
| Research | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 10 | SPN 1130 & 1131 |
| 3 | 5 | SPN 1130 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| 4 | 6 | Not available | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | STA 2023 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POS 2041 |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | AMH 1010 |
| 4 | 6 | AMH 1010 & 1020 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | WOH 1022 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, and Bachelor's
A
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
B
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
C
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Communications Technology/Technician
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
D
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Digital Arts
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education, Other
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
F
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
H
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
I
- Information Technology
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
N
- Network and System Administration/Administrator
O
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Office Management and Supervision
- Operations Management and Supervision
P
- Physical Therapy Assistant
R
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
S
- Small Business Administration/Management
T
- Transportation/Mobility Management
W
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
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
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Teacher Certification
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