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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.

Business Administration and Management, General

Office Management and Supervision

Accounting

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

Business/Managerial Economics

Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Finance, General

Advertising

Public Relations/Image Management

Organizational Communication, General

Radio and Television

Journalism

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Computer Science

Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

Elementary Education and Teaching

Secondary Education and Teaching

Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education

Sales and Marketing Operations/Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education

Music Teacher Education

Reading Teacher Education

Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education

Curriculum and Instruction

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Special Education and Teaching, General

Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician

English Language and Literature, General

Rhetoric and Composition

French Language and Literature

Spanish Language and Literature

American/United States Studies/Civilization

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Biochemistry

Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Organizational Behavior Studies

International Business/Trade/Commerce

Management Science

Actuarial Science

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Mental Health Counseling/Counselor

Health Services Administration

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Environmental Science

Environmental Studies

Philosophy

Chemistry, General

Geology/Earth Science, General

Oceanography, Chemical and Physical

Psychology, General

Applied Psychology

Counseling Psychology

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

School Psychology

Health Policy Analysis

Public Administration

International Relations and Affairs

Political Science and Government, General

Sociology

Economics, General

Religious/Sacred Music

Theatre/Theatre Arts Management

Dance, General

Graphic Design

Directing and Theatrical Production

Musical Theatre

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

History, General

Homeland Security

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

General Studies

Mathematics, General

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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