Sierra College
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available100
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio23:1
- Retention Rate69%
AP Credit Policy
Sierra College accepts Advanced Placement (AP) examinations with scores of three or higher. Currently enrolled students may be awarded up to six units of credit per examination. Credit is awarded for a Sierra College course or courses; as general education credit; or as elective credit. Students automatically receive credit for AP examinations if official College Board Advanced Placement scores are sent to the College (Sierra Col-lege Code=4697). Grades are not assigned and the credit is not used in calculating grade point average. Students are notified when credit is granted. AP credit will not be used to alleviate a substandard grade.
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 2 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 3 |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | ARHI 110,120 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIOL 11 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MATH 30 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 | Math 30 |
| 5 | 4 | MATH 31 | |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 3 | 4 | MATH 30 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 5 | Not available |
| 5 | 5 | CHEM 1A | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLS 2 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CSCI 10 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | Art 4A |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 4 | English 1A |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 7 | English 1A, 1B |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIST 4B |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | French 2 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | GER 2 |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG 2 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | ITAL 2 |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | JPN 2 |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 1A |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | Econ 1B |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 10, PHYS 10L |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 5 | Physics 110, 110L |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 5 | PHYS 105, 105L |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | Psych 100 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 5 | Spanish 2 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 | MATH 13 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLS 1 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIST 17A,17B |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIST 50 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- Agriculture, General
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Anthropology
- Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
- Apparel and Textiles, General
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Building Construction Technology/Technician
- Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer Science
- Computer Support specialist
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
D
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Economics, General
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Energy Systems Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
- Forestry, General
G
- Gay/Lesbian Studies
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Graphic Design
H
- Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
- History, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
I
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Information Technology
J
- Journalism
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Music, General
P
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
- Philosophy
- Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician
- Physical Fitness Technician
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Engineering
- Psychology, General
R
- Real Estate
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
- Small Business Administration/Management
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
T
- Taxation
- Technical Theater/Theater Design and Technology
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
W
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Welding Technology/Welder
- Women's Studies
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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Special Academics Program
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Study Abroad
- Weekend College
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