San Diego Christian College
Academics
- Graduation Rate33%
- Majors Available18
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio11:1
- Retention Rate56%
AP Credit Policy
San Diego Christian College will grant college level credit for proficiency demonstrated through the Advanced Placement Examination. Up to thirty semester credit hours can be earned through these programs. A list of the passing scores and maximum credit hour awards as they translate to specific SDCC offerings can be obtained from the Registrar's Office.
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 | 6 | Not available |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | ART 100, HU ELT |
| Biology | 4 | 7 | BIO 101, BIO 102, BIO 214 |
| 3 | 4 | BIO 101, BIO 102 | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MA 151 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 7 | MA 151, MA ELT |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8 | CH 100, SCI ELT |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | SS 205 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CIS 141 |
| Drawing | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 | EN 101, EN 102 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 | EN 101, EN 220 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | BIO 214 |
| European History | 3 | 6 | HI 101, HI 102 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Latin | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| 4 | 8 | Not available | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | EC 201 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | EC 202 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MU 102 |
| 4 | 6 | MU 102, MU 201* | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 | PHY 210 |
| 3 | 4 | PS 102, PS 103 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PS 102, PS 103 |
| 4 | 4 | PHY 210 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 201 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPA 101, SPA 102 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MA 210 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | SS 205 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HI 201, HI 202 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | HI 101, HI 102 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's
A
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
B
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Communication, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
E
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
H
- Human Development and Family Studies, General
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
O
- Organizational Leadership
P
- Psychology, General
S
- Secondary Education and Teaching
T
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
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
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
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