Academics
- Graduation Rate65%
- Majors Available87
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio15:1
- Retention Rate73%
AP Credit Policy
SUNY Plattsburgh awards credit for grades of 3 or higher in most subjects.
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 104 = non-Art majors ART elective for Art majors |
3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Not available |
African American Studies | 3 | 3 | AAS103 |
Art History | 3 | 3 | Not available |
Biology | 3 | 8 | BIO 101 and BIO 102 = non-Bio majors BIO elective for Bio majors |
Calculus AB | 4 | 4 | MAT 224 |
3 | 3 | MAT 221 | |
Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | MAT 224 and MAT 225 |
Chemistry | 3 | 8 | CHE 111 and CHE 112 = non-Chemistry majors Chem elective for Chem majors |
Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | Not available |
3 | 3 | Not available | |
Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSC120 |
Computer Science A | 3 | 4 | CSC 221 |
Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | Not available |
Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART161 = non-Art majors Art elective for Art majors |
3 | 3 | Not available | |
English Language and Composition | 4 | 6 | ENG 101 and ENG elective |
3 | 3 | Not available | |
English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG195 |
4 | 3 | ENG 101 and ENG 195 | |
Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | ENV 101 |
European History | 4 | 3 | HIS121 and HIS 122 |
3 | 3 | Not available | |
French Language and Culture | 4 | 3 | FRE 111 and FRE 112 |
3 | 3 | FRE 111 | |
German Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | GER 111 and GER 112 |
3 | 3 | GER 111 | |
Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEG 121 |
Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | ITA 111 |
4 | 6 | ITA 111 and ITA 112 | |
Latin | 3 | 3 | Not available |
Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 111 |
Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 110 |
Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUS120 |
Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHY103 |
Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHY104 |
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 | PHY112 |
Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 | PHY111 |
3 | 4 | PHY103 | |
Pre-Calculus | 3 | 3 | MAT 102 |
Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY101 |
Research | 3 | 3 | CLP 1XX |
Seminar | 3 | 3 | CLP 1XX |
Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | SPA 111 |
4 | 6 | SPA 111 and SPA 112 | |
Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
Statistics | 3 | 3 | MAT 161 |
United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSC 100 |
United States History | 3 | 3 | HIS101 |
4 | 6 | HIS 101 and HIS 102 | |
World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | Not available |
4 | 6 | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Bachelor's, and Master's
A
- Accounting
- Anthropology
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Artificial Intelligence
- Athletic Training/Trainer
B
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
- Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
D
- Data Analytics, General
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Ecology
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Geosciences
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
F
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
G
- General Studies
- Geology/Earth Science, General
H
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- History, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Human Development and Family Studies, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
I
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Policy Analysis
- International and Intercultural Communication
J
- Journalism
L
- Land Use Planning and Management/Development
- Latin American Studies
- Legal Studies
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
M
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Medical Informatics
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Music Management
- Music, General
N
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other
- Natural Sciences
P
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Psychology, General
- Public Relations/Image Management
R
- Radio and Television
- Reading Teacher Education
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- School Psychology
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Superintendency and Educational System Administration
T
- Technical Theater/Theater Design and Technology
W
- Women's Studies
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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