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Washburn University

Topeka, KS

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    45%
  • Majors Available
    99
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    14:1
  • Retention Rate
    68%


AP Credit Policy

Credit and/or advanced placement are awarded to students who have a score of 3, 4, or 5.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes

AP CoursesMin Score RequiredNumber of CreditsCourse Equivalent
2-D Art and Design33AR 120
Art History43AR 101
Biology33BI 100
Calculus AB35MA 151
Calculus BC310MA 151 & MA 152
Chemistry35CH 111 OR CH 121 OR CH 151
Comparative Government and Politics33PO 106
Drawing33AR 140
English Language and Composition33EN 101
English Literature and Composition33EN 135
French Language and Culture34FR 101
48FR 101/102
German Language and Culture48GE 101/102
34GE 101
Human Geography33GG 101
Macroeconomics33EC 201
Microeconomics33EC 200
Music Theory33MU 215
44MU 215 AND MU 217
Physics 145PS 101
Pre-Calculus33MA 123
Psychology33PY 100
Spanish Language and Culture34SP 101
48SP 101/102
Statistics33MA 140
United States History46HI 111 and HI 112
33HI 111 OR HI 112
World History: Modern33HI 101 OR HI 102
46HI 101 and HI 102


Study Options


Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral

  • A

    • Accounting
    • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
    • Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General
    • Anthropology
    • Art History, Criticism and Conservation
    • Art Teacher Education
    • Athletic Training/Trainer
  • B

    • Biology Teacher Education
    • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
    • Business Administration and Management, General
    • Business/Commerce, General
    • Business/Managerial Economics
  • C

    • Chemistry, General
    • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
    • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
    • Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
    • Computer and Information Sciences, General
    • Corrections
    • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
    • Criminalistics and Criminal Science
    • Curriculum and Instruction
  • D

    • Design and Applied Arts, Other
    • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
    • Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
  • E

    • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
    • Economics, General
    • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
    • Elementary Education and Teaching
    • Engineering/Industrial Management
    • English Language and Literature, General
    • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
    • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
    • Environmental Biology
  • F

    • Finance, General
    • Fine/Studio Arts, General
    • Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
    • Forensic Science and Technology
    • French Language Teacher Education
    • French Language and Literature
  • G

    • German Language and Literature
  • H

    • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
    • Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
    • History Teacher Education
    • History, General
    • Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • I

    • Insurance
    • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • L

    • Law
    • Legal Assistant/Paralegal
    • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • M

    • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician
    • Management Science
    • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
    • Mass Communication/Media Studies
    • Mathematics Teacher Education
    • Mathematics, General
    • Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
    • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
    • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
    • Molecular Biology
    • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
    • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
    • Music Performance, General
    • Music Teacher Education
    • Music, General
    • Musical Theatre
  • N

    • Natural Sciences
    • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
    • Nursing Practice
  • O

    • Occupational Therapist Assistant
    • Organizational Communication, General
  • P

    • Philosophy
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    • Physical Therapy Assistant
    • Physics, General
    • Political Science and Government, General
    • Pre-Engineering
    • Programs for Foreign Lawyers
    • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
    • Psychology, General
    • Public Administration
  • R

    • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
    • Reading Teacher Education
    • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
    • Religion/Religious Studies
    • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • S

    • Science Technologies/Technicians, General
    • Securities Services Administration/Management
    • Small Business Administration/Management
    • Social Work
    • Sociology
    • Spanish Language Teacher Education
    • Spanish Language and Literature
    • Special Education and Teaching, General
    • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
    • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
    • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
    • Surgical Technology/Technologist
  • T

    • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other

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

  • Cross-Registration
  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • English as a Second Language
  • Honors Program
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Liberal Arts/Career Combination
  • ROTC, Air Force
  • ROTC, Army
  • ROTC, Navy
  • Student-Designed Major
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification
  • Undergraduate Research


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