Riverland Community College
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available72
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio18:1
- Retention Rate66%
AP Credit Policy
Riverland shall grant college credit for scores of 3 or higher on AP examinations. The credits generated from advanced placement exams shall be used for specific college course that covers substantially similar material to an existing course. Elective credits shall be granted when the exam is not substantially similar to an existing course. A student must provide the college with an official report of AP examination scores in order to receive credit.
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 | ARTS 1102 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIOL1091 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 5 | MATH 1210 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 10 | MATH 1210 & MATH 1220 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 3 | Chemistry Elective |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | MnTC Goals 6 & 8 Elective |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Political Science Elective |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 | CSCI 1020 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | Art Elective |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 1101 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | Humanities Elective |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | Science Elective |
| European History | 3 | 3 | History Elective |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | FREN 1101 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | MnTC Goals 6 & 8 Elective |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG 1200 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | MnTC Goals 6 & 8 Elective |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | Humanities Elective |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | Economics Elective |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | Economics Elective |
| Music Theory | 3 | 4 | MUSC 1101 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 1501 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 1502 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 5 | Physics Elective |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | Physics Elective |
| Psychology | 3 | 4 | PSYC 1105 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | SPAN 1001 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 4 | Humanities Elective |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 | MATH 2021 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSCI 1010 |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | HIST 1001 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | History Elective |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
- Agricultural Economics
- Agronomy and Crop Science
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
C
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Chemistry, General
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician
- Corrections
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
D
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other
- Electrician
- Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Food Science
G
- Game and Interactive Media Design
H
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Homeland Security, Other
- Human Resources Development
- Human Services, General
I
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
- International/Globalization Studies
L
- Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
M
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician
- Management Information Systems, General
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
- Medical Reception/Receptionist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Music, General
- Musical Theatre
N
- Network and System Administration/Administrator
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
O
- Office Management and Supervision
P
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
R
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Solar Energy Technology/Technician
T
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
W
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Welding Technology/Welder
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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Special Academics Program
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- Study Abroad
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