Nelson University
Academics
- Graduation Rate52%
- Majors Available56
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio15:1
- Retention Rate81%
AP Credit Policy
Southwestern Assemblies of God University accepts Advanced Placement Examinations for credit toward an undergraduate degree. Please contact the Registrar's Office for details on what scores are accepted.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
No
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 | General Elective |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | General Elective |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIO 1113 Introduction to Biology and BIO 1111 Biology Lab |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 | Fulfills requirement for MTH 2213 and MTH 2211 or General Education Math Credit |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 3 | Fulfills requirement for MTH 2223 and MTH 2221 or General Education Math Credit |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | PHY 1113 Introduction to Physical Science and PHY 1111 Physical Science Lab or CHE 1114 Chemistry for Health Sciences |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 | ENG 1113 Composition and Rhetoric I ENG 1123 Composition and Rhetoric II |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 2273 Introduction to Literature |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | PHY 1113 Introduction to Physical Science and PHY 1111 Physical Science Lab |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEP 2223 Geography or Elective |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | BUS 1123 Survey of Economics |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | BUS 1123 Survey of Economics |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 1153 Introduction to Psychology |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | General Elective |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 | General Elective |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MTH 3413 Statistics |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | GOV 2113 National and State Government (Education majors will need to make up Texas State component.) |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIS 1113 American History I and HIS 1123 American History II |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | HIS 2123 World Civilizations I and HIS 2133 World Civilizations II or 6 Hours of Electives |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Associate, Bachelor's, Certificate, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Ancient Studies/Civilization
B
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
C
- Christian Studies
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication and Media Studies, Other
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Curriculum and Instruction
D
- Divinity/Ministry
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education, General
- Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
F
- Family and Community Services
G
- General Studies
H
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- Human Services, General
L
- Lay Ministry
M
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Missions/Missionary Studies
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
O
- Organizational Leadership
P
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, General
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Psychology, General
R
- Religious/Sacred Music
S
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
T
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
- Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
- Theology/Theological Studies
W
- Worship Ministry
Y
- Youth Ministry
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
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Internships
- Teacher Certification
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