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Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
Academics
- Graduation Rate82%
- Majors Available138
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio11:1
- Retention Rate91%
AP Credit Policy
SMU grants credit and placement for Advanced Placement examinations taken in high school according to a yearly updated table published on the Registrar's Office website. Credit is awarded only for exams taken while in high school. AP test scores are evaluated and SMU test credit is assigned based on the articulation policies in effect for the term students matriculate to the University, regardless of when the test was taken. Students may not receive credit for an AP exam and a college course covering the same subject matter; i.e., the course equivalency is only awarded once. Credit granted by SMU is not considered resident credit and does not count towards the resident hours required for an SMU degree.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| African American Studies | 4 | 3 | ETST 10XX |
| Art History | 4 | 6 | ARHS 1303, 1304 |
| Biology | 4 | 4 | BIOL 1302/1102 |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 3 | MATH 1337 |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 6 | MATH 1337, 1338 |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 4 | 3 | MATH 1337 |
| Chemistry | 5 | 4 | CHEM 1303/1113 |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | Not available | CHIN 1401, 1402 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 3 | PLSC 1340 |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 | CSE 1341 |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | 3 | CS 10XX |
| Drawing | 4 | 3 | ASDR 1300, ASPH 1300, or ASPT 1300 |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 6 | WRTR 10XX, WRTR 10YY |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 6 | WRTR 10XX, WRTR 10YY |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 3 | GEOL 1315 |
| European History | 4 | 6 | HIST 20XX, HIST 20YY |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | Not available | FREN 1401, 1402 |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | Not available | GERM 1401, 1402 |
| Human Geography | 4 | 3 | HUM 10XX |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | Not available | ITAL 1401, 1402 |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | Not available | JAPN 1401, 1402 |
| Latin | 4 | Not available | LATN 1401, 1402 |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 | ECO 1312 |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 3 | ECO 1311 |
| Music Theory | 4 | 3 | MUTH 10XX |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 3 | SCI 10XX |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 3 | SCI 10YY |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 3 | PHYS 1304 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 3 | PHYS 1303 |
| Pre-Calculus | 4 | 3 | MATH 1304 |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 | PSYC 1300 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | Not available | SPAN 1401, 1402 |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 | STAT 2331 |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | 3 | PLSC 1320 |
| United States History | 4 | 6 | HIST 20XX, HIST 20YY |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 3 | HUM 10YY |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Certificate, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Advertising
- African-American/Black Studies
- American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Anthropology
- Applied Economics
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
B
- Bilingual and Multilingual Education
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biophysics
- Biostatistics
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Civil Engineering, General
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication and Media Studies, Other
- Communication, General
- Computational Mathematics
- Computational and Applied Mathematics
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Engineering, Other
- Computer Science
- Computer Software Engineering
- Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
- Conducting
- Creative Writing
D
- Dance, General
- Data Science, General
- Design and Applied Arts, Other
- Divinity/Ministry
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Education, Other
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering Science
- Engineering, General
- Engineering, Other
- Engineering-Related Fields, Other
- Engineering-Related Fields, Other
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
F
- Facilities Planning and Management
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies
- Finance, General
- Financial Mathematics
- Financial Planning and Services
- Fine and Studio Arts Management
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
- French Studies
G
- General Studies
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Geophysics and Seismology
- German Language and Literature
H
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
- Health and Wellness, General
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
- History, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
I
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Information Science/Studies
- Insurance
- International Policy Analysis
- International/Globalization Studies
- Italian Language and Literature
- Italian Studies
J
- Journalism
K
- Keyboard Instruments
L
- Latin American Studies
- Law
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Management Information Systems, General
- Management Science
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music History, Literature, and Theory
- Music Pedagogy
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music Therapy/Therapist
- Music, General
O
- Office Management and Supervision
- Operations Research
- Organizational Communication, General
P
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Programs for Foreign Lawyers
- Psychology, General
- Public Policy Analysis
- Public Relations/Image Management
R
- Real Estate
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious/Sacred Music
S
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Statistics, General
- Superintendency and Educational System Administration
- Sustainability Studies
- Systems Engineering
T
- Tax Law/Taxation
- Taxation
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Theoretical Chemistry
U
- Urban Education and Leadership
V
- Voice and Opera
W
- Women's Studies
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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
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
- Weekend College
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