Shelton State Community College
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available28
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio17:1
- Retention Rate62%
AP Credit Policy
Shelton State Community College will award college credit for scores of 3 or higher on Advanced Placement examinations sponsored by the College Board. Students wishing to receive advanced placement credit should have the examination scores sent to Enrollment Services on the Martin Campus and then schedule a conference with a college advisor to determine the specific amount of credit to be awarded.
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 | 4 | 6 | ART 113, ART 121 and/or ART 127 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | 6 | ART 113, ART 121 and/or ART 127 |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ART 203 |
| 4 | 6 | ART 203 and ART 204 | |
| Biology | 3 | 8 | BIO 103 and BIO 104 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MTH 125 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | MTH 125 and MTH 126 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8 | CHM 111 and CHM 112 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POL 230 |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 4 | CIS 191 or CIS 192 and CIS 193 |
| Drawing | 4 | 6 | ART 113, ART 121 and/or ART 127 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 101 |
| 4 | 6 | ENG 101 and ENG 102 | |
| European History | 3 | 6 | HIS 101 and HIS 102 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | Not available |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 | ECO 231 |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 3 | ECO 232 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHY 214 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHY 213 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 200 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | SPA 101 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 8 | SPA 101 and SPA 102 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSC 211 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIS 201 and HIS 202 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Barbering/Barber
C
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
D
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
E
- Electrician
G
- General Studies
H
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
I
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
L
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
M
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
N
- Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
O
- Office Management and Supervision
R
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
S
- Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
T
- Tool and Die Technology/Technician
W
- Welding Technology/Welder
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
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
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