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Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available68
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio18:1
- Retention Rate68%
AP Credit Policy
Wake Tech will award non-course work equivalency for students who meet minimum scores on AP exams, with an official score report from the college board. AP credit is not awarded from a student score report, nor from a high school transcript. These equivalencies can be applied toward the student's graduation requirements.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
No
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art History | 3 | 6 | ART 114 and ART 115 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIO 111 |
| 4 | 8 | BIO 111 and BIO 112 | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MAT 263 |
| 4 | 4 | MAT 271 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 | MAT 271 |
| 4 | 8 | MAT 271 and MAT 272 | |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 3 | 4 | Mat-263 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHM 151 |
| 4 | 8 | CHM 151 and CHM 152 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | CHI-111 and CHI-112 |
| 4 | 9 | CHI-111, CHI-112 and CHI-211 | |
| 5 | 12 | CHI-111, CHI-112, CHI-211 and CHI-212 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POL 210 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CIS 115 |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | 4 | CSC-120 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 111 |
| 4 | 6 | ENG 111 and 112 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 | ENG 111 and ENG 113 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | BIO 140 and BIO 140A |
| European History | 3 | 6 | HIS 121 and HIS 122 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | FRE 111 and 112 |
| 4 | 9 | FRE 111, 112, and 211 | |
| 5 | 12 | FRE 111, 112, 211, and 212 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 252 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 251 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUS-121 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHY 151 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHY 152 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHY 252 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHY 251 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 150 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPA 111 and SPA 112 |
| 4 | 9 | SPA 111, 112, and 211 | |
| 5 | 12 | SPA 111, 112, 211, and 212 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 | MAT 152 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POL 120 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIS 131 and 132 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | HIS 111 and HIS 112 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Accounting
- Accounting and Finance
- Adult Development and Aging
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
- Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
- Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Biotechnology
- Building/Property Maintenance
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Child Development
- Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
D
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrician
- Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
F
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
- Forensic Science and Technology
G
- Game and Interactive Media Design
H
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
I
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
M
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician
- Mammography Technology/Technician
- Management Science
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
- Medical Office Management/Administration
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
N
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
O
- Office Management and Supervision
P
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
- Pre-Engineering
R
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
- Surveying Technology/Surveying
W
- Welding Technology/Welder
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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Special Academics Program
- Distance Learning
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Army
- Study Abroad
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