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San Diego State University grants credit toward its undergraduate degrees for successful completion of examinations of the Advanced Placement Program of the College Board. Students who earn a score of 3 or higher will be granted college credit.

Environmental Studies

Environmental Science

City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning

Asian Studies/Civilization

Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies

European Studies/Civilization

Latin American Studies

African-American/Black Studies

American Indian/Native American Studies

Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies

Women's Studies

Gay/Lesbian Studies

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Journalism

Radio and Television

Health Communication

International and Intercultural Communication

Information Technology

Information Science/Studies

Computer Science

Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

Education, General

Bilingual and Multilingual Education

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Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Community College Administration

Educational/Instructional Technology

Education/Teaching of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries

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Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

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

Music Teacher Education

Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education

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

Education, Other

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

Civil Engineering, General

Structural Engineering

Computer Engineering, General

Computer Software Engineering

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Microbiology, General

Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other

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Epidemiology

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Gerontology

Nutrition Sciences

International/Globalization Studies

Computational Science

Linguistics and Anthropology

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Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General

Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other

Philosophy

Religion/Religious Studies

Islamic Studies

Jewish/Judaic Studies

Physical Sciences, General

San Diego State University is a major public research institution that provides transformative experiences for its more than 36,000 students. SDSU offers bachelor's degrees in 96 areas, master's degrees in 84 fields and doctorates in 23 areas, with additional certificates and programs at regional microsites. SDSU ranks as the No. 1 California State University in federal research support, as one of the top public research universities in California. In addition to academic offerings at SDSU, SDSU Imperial Valley and SDSU Georgia, SDSU Global Campus offers online training, certificates and degrees in areas of study designed to meet the needs of students everywhere. Students participate in transformational research, international experiences, sustainability and entrepreneurship initiatives, internships and mentoring, and a broad range of student life and leadership opportunities. SDSU is committed to inclusive excellence and is known for its efforts in advancing diversity and inclusion. SDSU is nationally recognized for its study abroad initiatives, veterans' programs and support of LGBTQIA+ students, as well as its powerhouse Division I Athletics Program. About 50% of SDSU's undergraduate and graduate students are students of color. The university resides on Kumeyaay land and is recognized as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). SDSU is also a long-standing Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). The university's campus life and location offers opportunities for students to lead and engage with the creative and performing arts, career and internship opportunities with SDSU's nearly 500,000 living alumni, and the vibrant cultural life of the greater San Diego and U.S.- Mexico region.

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