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San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
Academics
- Graduation Rate68%
- Majors Available132
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio25:1
- Retention Rate86%
AP Credit Policy
SJSU grants credit toward its undergraduate degrees for successful completion of examinations of the Advanced Placement Program of the College Board. Students who present scores of three or better will be granted up to six semester units (nine quarter units) of college credit" for each exam (no duplicate credit granted). The number of units granted, course equivalence, and satisfaction of requirements vary.
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 012 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Elective |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | ARTH 070A & 070B |
| Biology | 3 | 6 | BIOL 010 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 | MATH 030 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 7 | MATH 030 & 031 |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 3 | 3 | MATH 030 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 6 | CHEM 030A |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | CHIN 001A |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLS 002 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CS 046A |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | Elective |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART 024 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 | ENGL 001A |
| 4 | 6 | ENGL 001A & 001B | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 6 | ENGL 001A & 001B or 010 |
| 3 | 6 | ENGL 001A & 010 | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 4 | Elective |
| European History | 3 | 6 | HIST 010A & 010B |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | FREN 001A |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | GERM 001A |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG 010 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | ITAL 001A |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | JPN 001A |
| Latin | 3 | 6 | Elective |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 4 | ECON 001A |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 4 | ECON 001B |
| Music Theory | 3 | 6 | Elective |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 002A |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 002B |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHYS 051 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHYS 050 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSYC 001 |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | Elective |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPAN 001A |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPAN 001B |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | STAT 095 or SOCI 015 or PH 67 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Elective |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIST 020A & 020B |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIST 001B |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Advertising
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
- African-American/Black Studies
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Archives/Archival Administration
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Artificial Intelligence
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
- Audiology/Audiologist
B
- Behavioral Sciences
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Bioinformatics
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
C
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
- City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
- Civil Engineering, General
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Computer Software Engineering
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Criminology
D
- Dance, General
- Design and Applied Arts, Other
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Digital Arts
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
- Engineering, General
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entomology
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
F
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Forensic Science and Technology
- French Language and Literature
G
- Geography
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- Graphic Design
H
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
- History, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Human Computer Interaction
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
I
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Industrial and Product Design
- Informatics
- Information Science/Studies
- Interior Design
- International Relations and Affairs
- International/Globalization Studies
J
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Journalism
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Library and Information Science
- Linguistics
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
M
- Management Science
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Marine Sciences
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
- Microbiology, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
N
- Natural Sciences
- Nursing Practice
- Nutrition Sciences
O
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Organizational Behavior Studies
P
- Packaging Science
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Psychology, Other
- Public Administration
- Public Health, General
- Public Relations/Image Management
Q
- Quality Control Technology/Technician
R
- Radio and Television
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Rhetoric and Composition
S
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Statistics, General
T
- Taxation
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
U
- Urban Studies/Affairs
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
Z
- Zoology/Animal Biology
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Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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