Tarleton State University
Academics
- Graduation Rate46%
- Majors Available90
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio19:1
- Retention Rate75%
AP Credit Policy
Tarleton State University students may earn course credit by demonstrated achievement on Advanced Placement Exams. Official score reports must be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The approved credit will be recorded with a grade of P (Pass) and the hours awarded. There will be no grade points assigned for this credit, and it will not be used in the computation for any grade point ratio.
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 | 3 | ARTS 1303 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIOL 1406 |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 | MATH 2413 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 | MATH 2413 |
| 4 | 8 | MATH 2413 & 2414 | |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 3 | 8 | MATH 2413 & 2414 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHEM 1411 |
| 4 | 8 | CHEM 1411 & 1412 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | BCIS 1305 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 1301 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 2320 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | GEOL 1407 |
| European History | 3 | 6 | HIST 2321 & 2322 |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 11 | FREN 1411, 1412,& 2311 |
| 3 | 8 | FREN 1411,1412 | |
| 2 | 4 | FREN 1411 | |
| 5 | 14 | FREN 1411, 1412, 2311, & 2312 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | GERM 1411, 1412 |
| 5 | 14 | GERM 1411, 1412, 2311, & 2312 | |
| 4 | 11 | GERM 1411, 1412, 2311 | |
| 2 | 4 | GERM 1411 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 2301 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 2302 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUSC 1311 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHYS 2425 |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 4 | Math 2412 or Math 1316 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | 14 | SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311, & 2312 |
| 4 | 11 | SPAN 1411, 1412,& 2311 | |
| 3 | 8 | SPAN 1411, 1412 | |
| 2 | 4 | SPAN 1411 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MATH 1342 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | GOVT 2305 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIST 1301 & 1302 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIST 2321 |
| 4 | 6 | HIST 2321 & 2322 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, and Certificate
A
- Accounting
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- Agricultural Communication/Journalism
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural and Extension Education Services
- Agriculture, General
- Animal Sciences, General
- Apparel and Textiles, General
- Applied Psychology
- Athletic Training/Trainer
B
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
C
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
- Communication, General
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Counseling Psychology
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Curriculum and Instruction
D
- Digital Arts
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Early Childhood and Family Studies
- Education, General
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
G
- General Studies
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
H
- Histologic Technician
- History, General
- Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
- Horticultural Science
- Human Development and Family Studies, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
I
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International/Globalization Studies
L
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Legal Studies
M
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
N
- Nursing Administration
- Nursing Education
- Nutrition Sciences
P
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Health, General
Q
- Quality Control Technology/Technician
R
- Reading Teacher Education
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Statistics, General
- Superintendency and Educational System Administration
V
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
W
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
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
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
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