Whittier College
Academics
- Graduation Rate66%
- Majors Available37
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio10:1
- Retention Rate73%
AP Credit Policy
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Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ART 205 and 206 |
| 4 | 6 | ART 205 and 206 | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIOL 100 |
| 4 | 8 | BIOL 100 | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MATH 141 |
| 4 | 4 | MATH 141 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 | MATH 141 and 142 |
| 4 | 8 | MATH 141 and 142 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 5 | CHEM 110A and 110B |
| 4 | 5 | CHEM 110A | |
| 5 | 10 | CHEM 110A and 110B | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| 4 | 8 | CHIN 120, 121 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | COSC 120 |
| 4 | 3 | COSC 120 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | COSC 100 |
| 4 | 3 | COSC 100 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| 4 | 6 | Not available | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 110 and English Electives |
| 4 | 6 | ENGL 110 and English Electives | |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIST 201 |
| 4 | 3 | HIST 201 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | FREN 120 and 121 |
| 4 | 8 | FREN 120 and 121 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| 4 | 8 | Not available | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 200 |
| 4 | 3 | ECON 200 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 201 |
| 4 | 3 | ECON 201 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 1 | Not available |
| 4 | 2 | Not available | |
| 5 | 4 | Not available | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 135A |
| 4 | 4 | PHYS 135A | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 135B |
| 4 | 4 | PHYS 135B | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHYS 150 |
| 4 | 4 | PHYS 150 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSYC 100 |
| 4 | 3 | PSYC 100 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | SPAN 120 and 121 |
| 4 | 8 | SPAN 120 and 121 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| 4 | 8 | Not available | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MATH 080 |
| 4 | 3 | MATH 080 | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PLSC 110 |
| 4 | 3 | PLSC 110 | |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | HIST 206 or 207 |
| 4 | 3 | HIST 206 or 207 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIST 101 |
| 4 | 3 | HIST 101 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's and Master's
A
- Anthropology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
B
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Statistics
C
- Chemistry, General
- Child Development
- Chinese Language and Literature
D
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Economics, General
- Economics, Other
- Education, General
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
G
- Graphic Design
H
- History, General
I
- International/Globalization Studies
M
- Mathematics, General
- Music Technology
- Music, General
P
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
R
- Religion/Religious Studies
S
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
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, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
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