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Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available81
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio15:1
- Retention Rate57%
AP Credit Policy
QCC course credit is awarded for an Advanced Placement (AP) score of 3 or higher. Credit awarded is based on the recommendation of the American Council on Education and /or faculty review of AP course description and AP examination content.
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 elective |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Art elective |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ART 111 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIO 107 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MAT 233 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 | MAT 234 |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 3 | 8 | MAT233 & MAT 234 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHM 123 or CHM 105 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSC 888 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 | CSC 108 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | CSC 101 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART 131 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 101 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 888 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | BIO 105 or SCI 109 or SCI 110 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HST 888 ELECTIVE |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | FRC 211 FRE 212 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | GER 211 & GER 212 |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEO 210 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 215 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 216 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUS 151 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHY 101 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHY 102 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 | PHY 107 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 | PHY 105 |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 6 | MAT 123 & MAT 124 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 101 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | SPN 211 SPN 212 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | spn 211 & spn 212 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MAT 122 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSC 201 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HST 115 & HST 116 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | HST 105 & HST 106 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Chemistry, General
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- 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
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
D
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Deaf Studies
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other
- Directing and Theatrical Production
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Energy Systems Technology/Technician
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
F
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Fire Services Administration
G
- Game and Interactive Media Design
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
- General Studies
H
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
- History, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Human Services, General
K
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
L
- Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
M
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Office Management/Administration
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Music, General
N
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
O
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
P
- Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
- Pre-Engineering
- Pre-Pharmacy Studies
- Psychology, General
R
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Restaurant/Food Services Management
S
- Small Business Administration/Management
- Sociology
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
T
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician
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
- Accelerated Study
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Air Force
- Weekend College
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