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University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
Academics
- Graduation Rate47%
- Majors Available91
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio19:1
- Retention Rate76%
AP Credit Policy
Advanced Placement (AP) Credit: Students participating in the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) will be granted University credit as indicated in the USA Bulletin which can be found at http://www.southalabama.edu/bulletin/admissions.htm.
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 | 3 | Not available |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Art History | 4 | 3 | ARH 100 |
| Biology | 3 | 8 | BLY 121/121L & BLY 122/122L |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MA 125 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | MA 125 & MA 126 |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 | CH 131/131L |
| 5 | 8 | CH 131/131L & CH 132/132L | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | LG 121 & LG 122 |
| 4 | 9 | LG 121, LG 122, & LG 221 | |
| 5 | 12 | LG 121, LG 122, LG 221, & LG 222 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSC 250 |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 4 | CIS 120 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | CSC 108 |
| Drawing | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | EH 101 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | EH 101 |
| European History | 4 | 3 | HY 102 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | LG 111 & LG 112 |
| 4 | 9 | LG 111, LG 112, & LG 211 | |
| 5 | 12 | LG 111, LG 112, LG 211, & LG 212 | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 9 | LG 151, LG 152, & LG 251 |
| 5 | 12 | LG 151, LG 152, LG 251, & LG 252 | |
| 3 | 6 | LG 151 & LG 152 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEO 114 |
| Latin | 5 | 12 | LG 101, LG 102, LG 201 & LG 202 |
| 3 | 6 | LG 101 & LG 102 | |
| 4 | 9 | LG 101, LG 102, LG 201 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 216 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 215 |
| Music Aural Subscore | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Music Non-Aural Subscore | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 5 | PH 114/114L |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 5 | PH 115/115L |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 | PH 202/202L |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 | PH 201/201L |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 4 | MA 115 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 120 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 9 | LG 131, LG 132, & LG 231 |
| 5 | 12 | LG 131, LG 132, LG 231, & LG 232 | |
| 3 | 6 | LG 131 & LG 132 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | ST 210 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSC 130 |
| United States History | 5 | 6 | HY 135/136 |
| 4 | 3 | HY 136 | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 3 | HY 101 |
| 5 | 6 | HY 101/HY 102 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Anthropology
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Artificial Intelligence
- Audiology/Audiologist
B
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Technology/Technician
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Civil Engineering, General
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
D
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education, Other
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Toxicology
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
F
- Finance, General
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
G
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Gerontology
H
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
- Health/Medical Psychology
- History, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
I
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
- Intermedia/Multimedia
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International/Globalization Studies
J
- Journalism, Other
L
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
M
- Marine Sciences
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Informatics
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medicine
- Meteorology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Music, General
N
- Nursing Administration
- Nursing Education
- Nursing Practice
O
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
P
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
- Philosophy
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physician Assistant
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
R
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Systems Engineering
T
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
W
- Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources 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
- Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- 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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