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Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN
Academics
- Graduation Rate62%
- Majors Available134
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio15:1
- Retention Rate82%
AP Credit Policy
AP examinations must be passed with a score of 3, but some departments have additional restrictions. AP history exams, if passed with a 4 or higher, qualify for elective credits.The biology and chemistry AP requirement is 5. Students may be exempt from taking BIOL 152 if they have an Advanced Placement grade of 5 and a grade of "B" or better in BIOL 151. A student receiving a score of 5 on the chemistry AP examination will be given credit for CHEM 151. Credit for CHEM 152 requires a 5 on the AP exam and years of H.S. Chemistry and laboratory work that is equivalent to our university chemistry lab. A score of 3 or higher on the AP English Language and Composition exam or on the AP English Lit exam earns credit for ENGL 101.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art History | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| Biology | 5 | Not available | BIOL 152 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| Calculus BC | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| Chemistry | 5 | Not available | CHEM 151, 152 |
| 4 | Not available | CHEM 119 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | Not available | ENGL 101 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | Not available | ENGL 101 |
| European History | 4 | Not available | Not available |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| Microeconomics | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| Music Theory | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| Physics 1 | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| Physics 2 | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| Psychology | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| Statistics | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| United States History | 4 | Not available | Not available |
| World History: Modern | 4 | Not available | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
- Advertising
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
- American Literature (United States)
- Arabic Language and Literature
- Archeology
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Art Teacher Education
- Art Therapy/Therapist
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Behavioral Neuroscience
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Biophysics
- Broadcast Journalism
- Building/Property Maintenance
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
C
- Chemistry, General
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical Psychology
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other
- Communications Technology/Technician
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Construction Management, General
- Critical Care Nursing
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Curriculum and Instruction
D
- Data Analytics, General
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Digital Arts
E
- Economics, General
- Education, Other
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering Mechanics
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
- European History
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- Family Systems
- Finance, General
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- French Language and Literature
G
- Graphic Design
H
- Health Services Administration
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- History, Other
- Human Resources Management and Services, Other
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
I
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- International/Globalization Studies
- Italian Language and Literature
J
- Journalism
- Journalism, Other
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Management Information Systems, General
- Management Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Missions/Missionary Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Museology/Museum Studies
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
N
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Nursing Administration
O
- Office Management and Supervision
P
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Photography
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Law Studies
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
- Psychology, General
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Public/Applied History
R
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious Education
- Religious/Sacred Music
S
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
- School Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
T
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
V
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
W
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
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