Roxbury Community College
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available26
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio15:1
- Retention Rate37%
AP Credit Policy
The advanced placement program offers college-level courses and examinations in different academic areas.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art History | 3 | 3 | HUM 161 |
| Biology | 3 | 8 | SCI 103 + SCI 104 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MAT 201 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | MAT 201 + MAT 203 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8 | SCI 123 + SCI 124 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | HUM 165 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 101 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 102 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | SSI 102 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | LAN 141 + LAN 142 |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | SSI 130 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | SSI 222 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | SSI 221 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | HUM 103 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | SSI 122 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | LAN 111 + LAN 112 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MAT 120 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | SSI 119 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | SSI 103 + SSI 105 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | SSI 101 + SSI 102 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Accounting
- Art/Art Studies, General
B
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
H
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
I
- Information Technology
- Information Technology Project Management
L
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
M
- Mathematics, General
- Music, General
N
- Network and System Administration/Administrator
P
- Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician
- Physical Sciences, General
- Pre-Engineering
R
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Social Sciences, General
W
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
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
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
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