Warner Pacific University
Academics
- Graduation Rate41%
- Majors Available35
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio5:1
- Retention Rate84%
AP Credit Policy
Scores of 3, 4 or 5 on the AP examination will lead to credit. Some examinations and scores lead to elective credit; others lead to credit that is equated to specific WPU courses. No credit is given for AP examinations with scores of 1 or 2. The full description of AP Exam credit is included in the university catalog.
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 100 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 100 |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 | Diversity General Education Core Course |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ART 250 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | Biology General Education Course |
| 4 | 8 | BIO 211, BIO 212 | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MA 251 |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 | MA 251, 252 |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 3 | 4 | MA 251 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHEM 111 |
| 4 | 8 | CHEM 211, CHEM 212 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Diversity General Education Course |
| 4 | 6 | Diversity General Education Course | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Critical Thinking General Education Course |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | IT General Education Course |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 4 | EN 111 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 4 | EN 111 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | ENV 105 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | History General Education Course |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Diversity General Education Course |
| 4 | 6 | Diversity General Education Course | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Diversity General Education Course |
| 4 | 6 | Diversity General Education Course | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | Diversity General Education Course |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Diversity General Education Course |
| 4 | 6 | Diversity General Education Course | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Diversity General Education Course |
| 4 | 6 | Diversity General Education Course | |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | General Elective |
| 4 | 6 | General Elective | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | Critical Thinking General Education Course |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | Critical Thinking General Education Course |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | Culture General Education Core Course |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 8 | PHS 221, PHS 222 |
| 3 | 4 | PHS 101 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHS 101 |
| 4 | 8 | PHS 221, PHS 222 | |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 3 | MA 115 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 140 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Diversity General Education Course |
| 4 | 6 | Diversity General Education Course | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | Diversity General Education Course |
| 4 | 6 | Diversity General Education Course | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MA-242 |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | 3 | PS 140 |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | History General Education Course |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | History General Education Course |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's
A
- Accounting
- Accounting and Business/Management
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Athletic Training/Trainer
B
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Communication, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
D
- Developmental and Child Psychology
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
E
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Finance, General
G
- General Studies
H
- Health and Wellness, General
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Human Development and Family Studies, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
L
- Lay Ministry
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Music Performance, General
P
- Physical Fitness Technician
- Physical Sciences, General
- Psychology, General
R
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
S
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Work
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
T
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
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
- Double Major
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Air Force
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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