Academics
- Graduation Rate72%
- Majors Available83
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio13:1
- Retention Rate78%
AP Credit Policy
The University honors the Advanced Placement tests of the College Entrance Examination Board. Acceptable Advanced Placement scores for the awarding of credit and advanced standing vary by discipline or subject. Some credits may be applied to the Liberal Arts Curriculum or major requirements. The student must arrange to have copies of the examination scores sent to the Seton Hill Registrar. Questions regarding AP credits or acceptable scores should be directed to the Seton Hill Registrar.
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 | SAR 120 2D Design, or fulfills Liberal Arts Curriculum - Artistic Expression requirement |
3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | SAR 121 3D Design, or fulfills Liberal Arts Curriculum - Artistic Expression requirement |
African American Studies | 3 | 3 | Fulfills Liberal Arts Curriculum - U.S. Cultures requirement |
Art History | 3 | 3 | General Elective |
Biology | 3 | 4 | SBL 150 General Biology I and SBL 151 General Biology I Lab, or fulfills Liberal Arts Curriculum - Science requirement for non-science major |
Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | SMA 130 Calculus I, and fulfills Liberal Arts Curriculum - Mathematics requirement |
Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | SMA 130 and SMA 140 Calculus I & II, and fulfills Liberal Arts Curriculum - Mathematics requirement |
Chemistry | 4 | 5 | SCH 140 General Chemistry I and SCH 141 General Chemistry I Lab, or fulfills Liberal Arts Curriculum - Science requirement for non-science major |
Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | SCN 100 Elem Chinese Lang & Culture I |
4 | 6 | SCN 100 and 105 Elem Chinese Lang & Culture I and II, and fulfills Liberal Arts Curriculum - Language study requirement | |
Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | SPS 204 Comparative Politics |
Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | SCS 132 Prog I: Intro to Development |
Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | General Elective |
Drawing | 3 | 3 | SAR 115 Drawing I, and fulfills Liberal Arts Curriculum - Artistic Expression requirement |
English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | SEL 105 Composition and Culture Part A |
English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | SEL 151 Topics in Literature |
Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | SBL 145 The Environment: Issues & Choices, or fulfills Liberal Arts Curriculum - Science requirement |
European History | 3 | 3 | SHY 212 Issues in Western Society II |
French Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | SFR 100 Intro to French Lang & Culture I |
4 | 6 | SFR 100 and 105 Intro to French Lang & Culture I and II, and fulfills Liberal Arts Curriculum - Language Study requirement | |
German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | SGE 100 Elem German Lang & Culture I |
4 | 6 | SGE 100 and 105 Elem German Lang & Culture I and II, and fulfills Liberal Arts Curriculum - Language Study requirement | |
Human Geography | 3 | 3 | SHY 106 Historical and Political Geography |
Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | SIT 100 Elem Italian Language I |
4 | 6 | SIT 100 and 105 Elem Italian Language I and II, and fulfills Liberal Arts Curriculum - Language Study requirement | |
Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | SJP 100 Elem Japanese Lang & Culture I |
4 | 6 | SJP 100 and 105 Elem Japanese Lang & Culture I and II, and fulfills Liberal Arts Curriculum - Language Study requirement | |
Latin | 3 | 3 | SLT 100 Elementary Latin Language & Culture I |
Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | SEC 102 Principles of Macroeconomics |
Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | SEC 101 Principles of Microeconomics |
Music Theory | 3 | 3 | SMU 127 Fundamentals of Music Theory, and fulfills Liberal Arts Curriculum - Artistic Expression requirement |
Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | SPH 106 and 107 College Physics I and Lab, or fulfills Liberal Arts Curriculum - Science requirement |
Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | SPH 108 and 109 College Physics II and Lab, or fulfills Liberal Arts Curriculum - Science requirement |
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | SPH 112 and 113 General Physics I and Lab, or fulfills Liberal Arts Curriculum - Science requirement |
Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | SPH 110 and 111 General Physics II and Lab, or fulfills Liberal Arts Curriculum - Science requirement |
Psychology | 3 | 3 | SPY 110 Introductory Psychology |
Research | 3 | 3 | General Elective |
Seminar | 3 | 3 | General Elective |
Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | SSP 100 Elem Spanish Lang & Culture I |
4 | 6 | SSP 100 and SSP 105 Elem Spanish Lang & Culture I and II, and fulfills Liberal Arts Curriculum - Language Study requirement | |
Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | SSP 205 Intermediate Spanish Language and Culture |
Statistics | 3 | 3 | SSS 250 Introductory Statistics, and fulfills Liberal Arts Curriculum - Mathematics requirement |
United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | SPS 121 American National Government |
United States History | 3 | 3 | SHY 103 Intro to American History |
World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | General Elective |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Bachelor's, and Master's
A
- Accounting
- Acting
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art Therapy/Therapist
B
- Behavioral Aspects of Health
- Biochemistry
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Statistics
C
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Communication, General
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
D
- Dance, General
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Digital Humanities
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
- Drawing
E
- Education, Other
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
- Fine and Studio Arts Management
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Foreign Language Teacher Education
- Forensic Science and Technology
G
- General Studies
H
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History, General
- Holocaust and Related Studies
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Human Services, General
I
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
J
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
M
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mathematics, Other
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Therapy/Therapist
- Music, General
- Music, Other
O
- Orthodontics/Orthodontology
P
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physician Assistant
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Physician Assistant
- Psychology, General
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
R
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious/Sacred Music
S
- Sculpture
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Special Education and Teaching, Other
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Sports Communication
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
T
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Technical Theater/Theater Design and Technology
- Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
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
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Weekend College
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