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Towson University
Towson, MD
Academics
- Graduation Rate70%
- Majors Available113
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio14:1
- Retention Rate83%
AP Credit Policy
Towson University recognizes the rigor of Advanced Placement classes and will add weight to a student's GPA.
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 Elective (10T) |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART Elective (10T) |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 | AFST 201 |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIOL 120 and BIOL 120L |
| 4 | 8 | BIOL 200/L and BIOL 206/L | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MATH 119 or MATH 273 |
| 4 | 4 | MATH 273 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 | MATH 273 & 274 |
| 3 | 4 | MATH 273 and MATH 274 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHEM 121/L |
| 4 | 4 | CHEM 131/L | |
| 5 | 8 | CHEM 131/L & CHEM 132/L | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POSC 105 |
| 4 | 3 | POSC 105 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 | COSC 175 |
| 4 | 4 | COSC 236 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | COSC 109 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL Elective (TLL) ³ |
| 4 | 3 | ENGL 102 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL Elective (TLL) ³ |
| 4 | 3 | ENGL 102 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | BIOL 105 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIST Elective (TLL) |
| 4 | 6 | HIST 102 & 103 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | FREN 102 |
| 4 | 6 | FREN 102 and FREN 201 | |
| 5 | 6 | FREN 201 and FREN 202 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | GERM 102 |
| 4 | 6 | GERM 102 AND GERM 201 | |
| 5 | 6 | GERM 201 AND GERM 202 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG 109 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | ITAL 102 AND ITAL 201 |
| 5 | 6 | ITAL 201 AND ITAL 202 | |
| 3 | 3 | ITAL 102 | |
| Latin | 5 | 6 | LATN 201 AND LATN 202 |
| 4 | 6 | LATN 102 AND LATN 201 | |
| 3 | 3 | LATN 102 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 202 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 201 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUSC 105 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 211 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 212 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHYS 212 |
| 4 | 4 | PHYS 242 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHYS 211 |
| 4 | 4 | PHYS 241 | |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 3 | MATH 115 |
| 4 | 4 | MATH 119 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSYC 101 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | 6 | SPAN 201 AND SPAN 202 |
| 3 | 3 | SPAN 102 | |
| 4 | 6 | SPAN 102 AND SPAN 201 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MATH 231 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POSC 103 |
| 4 | 3 | POSC 103 | |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | HIST Elective (TLL) |
| 4 | 6 | HIST 145 AND HIST 146 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIST Elective (TLL) |
| 4 | 3 | HIST 161 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Certificate, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Accounting and Related Services, Other
- Acting
- Actuarial Science
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Applied Mathematics
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Audiology/Audiologist
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
B
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Child Development
- Communication Management and Strategic Communications
- Communication, General
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
D
- Dance, General
- Dance, Other
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Deaf Studies
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Ecology
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Education, Other
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
- Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Family Systems
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- Forensic Chemistry
- Forensic Science and Technology
G
- Geography
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
- Geology/Earth Science, General
H
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Health and Wellness, General
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History, General
- Homeland Security
- Human Resources Development
- Human Services, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
I
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
- Information Technology Project Management
- International Relations and Affairs
J
- Jewish/Judaic Studies
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
M
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Pedagogy
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
N
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General
- Nursing Education
- Nursing Practice
O
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Online Educator/Online Teaching
P
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physician Assistant
- Physics, General
- Physics, Other
- Political Science and Government, General
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Project Management
- Psychology, General
- Public Health, General
- Public Relations/Image Management
R
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
- Reading Teacher Education
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religion/Religious Studies, Other
S
- School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
- School Psychology
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Sciences, Other
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
T
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
U
- Urban Studies/Affairs
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other
W
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
- Women's Studies
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Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
- Weekend College
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