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Rider University will award credit for official AP scores submitted to the Office of Admission. Generally, credit is awarded for scores of 3 or higher, however, in some cases credit is only awarded for scores of 4 or higher. Please see our AP policy on our website.

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other

Environmental Studies

Environmental Science

American/United States Studies/Civilization

Communication, General

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Journalism

Radio and Television

Organizational Communication, General

Public Relations/Image Management

Advertising

Health Communication

Sports Communication

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Computer Science

Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

Curriculum and Instruction

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision

Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Secondary School Administration/Principalship

Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other

Special Education and Teaching, General

Special Education and Teaching, Other

Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

Elementary Education and Teaching

Secondary Education and Teaching

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other

Art Teacher Education

Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education

English/Language Arts Teacher Education

Foreign Language Teacher  Education

Health Teacher Education

Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education

Mathematics Teacher Education

Music Teacher Education

Reading Teacher Education

Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education

Social Studies Teacher Education

Drama and Dance Teacher Education

Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language, Other

German Language and Literature

French Language and Literature

Spanish Language and Literature

English Language and Literature, General

Rhetoric and Composition

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

General Studies

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Biochemistry

Mathematics, General

Mathematics, Other

Biopsychology

Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Philosophy

Religious/Sacred Music

Chemistry, General

Geology/Earth Science, General

Oceanography, Chemical and Physical

Psychology, General

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

School Psychology

Applied Psychology

Applied Behavior Analysis

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Homeland Security

Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism

Public Administration

Health Policy Analysis

Social Work

Economics, General

International Relations and Affairs

Political Science and Government, General

Sociology

Dance, General

Graphic Design

Acting

Directing and Theatrical Production

Cinematography and Film/Video Production

Art/Art Studies, General

Fine/Studio Arts, General

Music, General

Music History, Literature, and Theory

Music Theory and Composition

Conducting

Keyboard Instruments

Voice and Opera

Music Pedagogy

Fine and Studio Arts Management

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Mental Health Counseling/Counselor

Health Services Administration

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

At Rider University, your future is wide open. Whether you know exactly what your future holds, or are still figuring it out, Rider provides the support to follow your drive and the freedom to explore our 90+ majors and minors. The programs at Rider open a world of possibility from internships, to grad school, to career opportunities and new passions you may have not discovered yet! Our Engaged Learning Program combines your academics, career goals and personal interests to guide you through eye-opening, life-changing opportunities. Rider is a beautiful campus, but the connections, lessons and sense of community you find here will follow you anywhere. So if you can't come to us, don't worry. Through video calls, photo galleries, texting, live chat - you name it - we'll bring the spirit of Rider to you. We're committed to making Rider affordable for all our students, and that begins with exceptional financial aid options. We encourage you to invest in yourself, and our financial aid counselors are here to answer any questions, and guide you, every step of the way. Rider's Cranberry Investment guarantees that Rider graduates will gain an entry-level position or acceptance into a graduate or professional program in their field of study within six (6) months of graduation or we'll provide career coaching and may recommend either nine additional credits of undergraduate coursework in your field of study at no cost or a paid six-month internship. Whether you know exactly what you want to do or aren't yet sure where you're headed, let's figure it out together.

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