Wharton County Junior College
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available50
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio17:1
- Retention Rate73%
AP Credit Policy
Credit by examination may not be acquired in courses in which the student is or has been enrolled for credit past the 12th class day of each semester or in an academic discipline in which the student has earned credit in a more advanced course. No credit by examination is applicable until the student has earned an equivalent number of hours at Wharton County Junior College. Not more than sixteen semester hours may be earned by examinations in transfer courses or more than twenty-two semester hours in vocational-technical courses. A grade of "P" (Passing) will be granted by Wharton County Junior College for the College Board's Advanced Placement (AP) Exams in which the student has received a corresponding score of 5, 4, or 3.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 3 | 4 | Biology 1406 |
| 4 | 8 | Biology 1406 and 1407 | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MATH 2413 |
| Calculus BC | 5 | 8 | MATH 2413 & 2414 |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 4 | 8 | MATH 2413 and MATH 2413 |
| 1 | 4 | MATH 2413 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHEM 1411 |
| 4 | 8 | CHEM 1411 and 1412 | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 4 | COSC 1436 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 1301 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 1401 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 1402 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIST 1301 and 1302 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Agricultural Business and Management, General
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Chemical Technology/Technician
- Chemistry, General
- Child Development
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminology
D
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
G
- General Studies
- Geology/Earth Science, General
H
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
- History, General
I
- Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician
- Instrumentation Technology/Technician
L
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
M
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
- Music, General
N
- Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician
P
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Nursing Studies
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
- Psychology, General
R
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Sociology
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
W
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Welding Technology/Welder
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
- Distance Learning
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
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