Texas Lutheran University
Academics
- Graduation Rate54%
- Majors Available40
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio13:1
- Retention Rate65%
AP Credit Policy
Texas Lutheran University recognizes the Advanced Placement Exams. Examination credits count in neither residence hours nor honors calculations. All AP Examination credits appear on a TLU transcript as credit and does not affect a student's TLU grade point average. Students may receive a maximum of 30 semester hours credit toward graduation through any advanced credit/placement program.
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 | VART 138 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | VART 138 |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIOL 140 |
| 4 | 4 | BIOL 143 | |
| 5 | 8 | BIOL 143, 144 | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MATH 241 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 | MATH 241 |
| 5 | 5 | MATH 241, 242 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHEM 147 |
| 4 | 4 | CHEM 143 | |
| 5 | 8 | CHEM 143, 144 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLS 337 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | VART 131 |
| English Language and Composition | 5 | 6 | COMP 131/132 |
| 3 | 3 | COMP 131 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | COMP 131 |
| 5 | 6 | COMP 131, 132 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | ENVS 130/ENVS 111 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | FREN 131 |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | 6 | GERM 131, 132 |
| 3 | 3 | GERM 131 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG 234 |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUSI 131 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 141 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 8 | PHYS 141, 142 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 8 | PHYS 240, 241 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHYS 240 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSYC 131 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | SPAN 131 |
| 5 | 6 | SPAN 131, 132 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 9 | SPAN 131, 132, 231 |
| 4 | 12 | SPAN 131, 132, 231, 232 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | STAT 374 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLS 232 |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's and Master's
A
- Accounting
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Athletic Training/Trainer
B
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Statistics
C
- Chemistry, General
- Computer Science
D
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Economics, General
- Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
H
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
M
- Management Information Systems, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
P
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
- Psychology, General
R
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religious/Sacred Music
S
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
T
- Theology/Theological 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
- Accelerated Study
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Army
- ROTC, Navy
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
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