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University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
Academics
- Graduation Rate73%
- Majors Available129
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio19:1
- Retention Rate89%
AP Credit Policy
Credit by examination and credit for several types of out-of-class experiences are recognized by The University of Alabama. Credits can be earned through satisfactory completion of one of the standardized national exams including the Advanced Placement (AP) program, the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, as well as the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced and Advanced Subsidiary Level exams. The credit awards listed below are subject to revisions due to changes in the testing programs and/or changes in the University of Alabama course offerings.
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 | 4 | 6 | ART 110, ART 130, ART 131 and/or ART 197 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | 6 | ART 110, ART 130, ART 131 and/or ART 197 |
| Art History | 4 | 6 | ARH 252, ARH 253 |
| Biology | 3 | 8 | BSC 108, BSC 109 |
| 4 | 8 | BSC 114, BSC 115, BSC 116, BSC 117 | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MATH 125 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | MATH 125, MATH 126 |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 3 | 4 | MATH 125 |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 | CH 101 |
| 3 | 4 | CH 104 | |
| 5 | 8 | CH 101, CH 102 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | 14 | CHI 101, CHI 102, CHI 201, CHI 202 |
| 4 | 11 | CHI 101, CHI 102, CHI 201 | |
| 3 | 8 | CHI 101, CHI 102 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSC 203 |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 4 | CS 100 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | CS 104 |
| Drawing | 4 | 6 | ART 110, ART 130, ART 131 and/or ART 197 |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 6 | EN 101, EN 102 |
| 3 | 3 | EN 101 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 6 | EN 101, EN 102 |
| 3 | 3 | EN 101 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | GEO 105 |
| European History | 4 | 6 | HY 101, HY 102 |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | 10 | FR 102, FR 201, FR 202 |
| 4 | 7 | FR 102, FR 201 | |
| 3 | 4 | FR 102 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | GN 103 |
| 4 | 7 | GN 103, GN 201 | |
| 5 | 10 | GN 103, GN 201, GN 202 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GY 110 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 5 | 14 | IT 101, IT 102, IT 201, IT 202 |
| 4 | 11 | IT 101, IT 102, IT 201 | |
| 3 | 8 | IT 101, IT 102 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | 14 | JA 101, JA 102, JA 201, JA 202 |
| 4 | 11 | JA 101, JA 102, JA 201 | |
| 3 | 8 | JA 101, JA 102 | |
| Latin | 4 | 9 | LA 101, LA 102, LA 201 |
| 3 | 6 | LA 101, LA 102 | |
| 5 | 12 | LA 101, LA 102, LA 201, LA 202 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | EC 111 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | EC 110 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | TRGS HU |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PH 101 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PH 102 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PH 106 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PH 105 |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 3 | MATH 115 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PY 101 |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | PHL 104 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | SP 102 |
| 4 | 6 | SP 102, SP 201 | |
| 5 | 9 | SP 102, SP 201, SP 202 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | SP 102 |
| 4 | 6 | SP 102, SP 201 | |
| 5 | 9 | SP 102, SP 201, SP 202 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | ST 260 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSC 101 |
| United States History | 4 | 6 | HY 103, HY 104 |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 6 | HY 117, HY 118 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, and Certificate
A
- Accounting
- Advertising
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
- African-American/Black Studies
- American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Apparel and Textiles, General
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Statistics, General
- Architectural Engineering
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
B
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Analytics
- Business Statistics
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering, General
- Communication and Media Studies, Other
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Construction Engineering
- Consumer Services and Advocacy
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Creative Writing
- Criminology
- Curriculum and Instruction
D
- Dance, General
- Data Science, General
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Early Childhood and Family Studies
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics, General
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Statistics and Research Methods
- Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Other
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Family Resource Management Studies, General
- Family and Community Services
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
- Finance, General
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
G
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Geography
- Geography and Environmental Studies
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
H
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- History, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Human Development and Family Studies, General
- Human Nutrition
I
- Information Resources Management
- Interior Design
- International Law and Legal Studies
- International Relations and Affairs
J
- Journalism, Other
L
- Law
- Learning Sciences
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other
- Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Library and Information Science
M
- Management Information Systems, General
- Management Science
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Science
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Microbiology, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Museology/Museum Studies
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
N
- Neuroscience
- Nursing Practice
- Nursing Science
P
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Programs for Foreign Lawyers
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Health Education and Promotion
- Public Health, General
- Public Health, Other
- Public Relations/Image Management
R
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
S
- School Psychology
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Work
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
T
- Tax Law/Taxation
- Taxation
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
V
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
W
- Women's Studies
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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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
- External Degree Program
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
- Weekend College
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