Spelman College
Academics
- Graduation Rate74%
- Majors Available42
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio11:1
- Retention Rate94%
AP Credit Policy
Students who take the AP exam and score a 4 or better may receive advanced placement credit in the following subject areas: art, biology, computer science, economics, French, German, government and politics, Latin, mathematics (calculus AB exam), physics, and Spanish. To receive credit in chemistry, history or music, a student needs a score of at least 4. The registrar of the college will determine how much credit you are eligible to receive based on your score.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art History | 3 | 4 | SAVC 110 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | SBIO 111 |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 | SMAT 231 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 | SMAT 231 |
| 4 | 8 | SMAT 231 & SMAT 232 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 | SCHE 111 & SCHE 111L |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | SFLC 101 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 | SCIS 105 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 4 | SCIS 105 |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | SES 211 |
| European History | 4 | 4 | SHIS 251 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | SFLF 101 |
| Human Geography | 3 | 4 | SANT 203 |
| Latin | 3 | 4 | SFLL 101 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 4 | SECO 241 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 4 | SECO 242 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | SPHY 111 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | SPHY 112 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | SPHY 241 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | SPHY 151 |
| Psychology | 3 | 4 | SPSY 200 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | SFLS 101 |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 | SMAT 205 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 4 | SPSC 201 |
| United States History | 4 | 4 | SHIS 211 |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 4 | SHIS 101 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Bachelor's
A
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
B
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
D
- Dance, General
- Documentary Production
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
F
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
- French Language and Literature
H
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- History, General
- Human Services, General
I
- International/Globalization Studies
M
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
O
- Organizational Behavior Studies
- Organizational Leadership
P
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Project Management
- Psychology, General
R
- Religion/Religious Studies
S
- Sociology
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Spanish Language and Literature
T
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
W
- Women's Studies
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
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- ROTC, Navy
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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