Academics
- Graduation Rate51%
- Majors Available160
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio19:1
- Retention Rate72%
AP Credit Policy
AP course curriculum is reviewed by faculty. The WSU Registrar's Office processes AP scores as they arrive, following faculty policy for awarding credit. Course credit is placed on the student's transcript by the Registrar's Office in accordance with university policies.
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 Elective |
3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Art Elective |
African American Studies | 3 | 3 | Ethnic Studies 381AD |
Art History | 4 | 3 | Art Elective |
Biology | 4 | 8 | Biology 210 and 211 |
3 | 4 | Biology 210 | |
Calculus AB | 3 | 5 | Math 242 |
Calculus BC | 3 | 10 | Math 242 and 243 |
Chemistry | 4 | 10 | Chemistry 211 and 212 |
3 | 5 | Chemistry 211 | |
Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Political Science 226 |
Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | Computer Science 210 |
English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | English 101 |
4 | 6 | English 101 and 102 | |
English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | English 101 |
4 | 6 | English 101 and 102 | |
Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | Biology 370 |
European History | 5 | 6 | History 101 and 102 |
3 | 3 | History 101 or 102 | |
French Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | French 223 |
5 | 6 | French 223 and 324 | |
German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | German 224 |
5 | 7 | German 224, 225 and 325 | |
4 | 5 | German 224 and 225 | |
Human Geography | 3 | 3 | Geography 125 |
Latin | 3 | 3 | Latin 223 |
5 | 6 | Latin 223 and 224 | |
Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | Economics 201 |
Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | Economics 202 |
Music Theory | 3 | 2 | Musicology Composition 127 |
4 | 4 | Musicology Composition 127 and 129 | |
5 | 6 | Musicology Composition 127, 129 and 130 | |
Physics 1 | 4 | 4 | Physics 213 |
Physics 2 | 4 | 4 | Physics 214 |
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 | Physics 314 |
Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 | Physics 313 |
Pre-Calculus | 3 | 5 | Math 112 |
Psychology | 3 | 3 | Psychology 111 |
Research | 3 | 3 | English 102 |
Seminar | 3 | 3 | English 101 |
Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | Spanish 220 and 325 |
3 | 3 | Spanish 220 | |
Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | Spanish 323 |
4 | 6 | Spanish 323 and 400 | |
Statistics | 3 | 3 | Statistics 370 |
United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Political Science 121 |
United States History | 3 | 3 | History 131 or 132 |
5 | 6 | History 131 and 132 | |
World History: Modern | 5 | 6 | History 100 and 104 |
3 | 3 | History 100 or 104 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Acting
- Adult Development and Aging
- Adult Literacy Tutor/Instructor
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Anthropology
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Applied Linguistics
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics, Other
- Applied Psychology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Assistive/Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
B
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
C
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication Management and Strategic Communications
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
- Communication, General
- Community Psychology
- Computational Science
- Computational and Applied Mathematics
- Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Computer Software Engineering
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, Other
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Conducting
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare
D
- Dance, General
- Data Science, General
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Digital Arts
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics, General
- Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Educational Psychology
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Energy Systems Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
F
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies
- Finance, General
- Fine and Studio Arts Management
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- Forensic Science and Technology
- French Language Teacher Education
- French Language and Literature
G
- General Studies
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Graphic Design
H
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- Homeland Security
- Human Computer Interaction
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
I
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial and Product Design
- Information Technology
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International/Globalization Studies
J
- Jazz/Jazz Studies
- Journalism
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
K
- Keyboard Instruments
L
- Latin American Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
M
- Management Information Systems, General
- Management Science
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Pedagogy
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
N
- Nanotechnology
- Nursing Science
O
- Organizational Leadership
P
- Painting
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Fitness Technician
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physician Assistant
- Physics Teacher Education
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Printmaking
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Health, General
R
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
S
- School Psychology
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods
- Sculpture
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Stringed Instruments
- Sustainability Studies
- Systems Engineering
T
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Voice and Opera
W
- Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician
- Women's Studies
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
- Accelerated Study
- 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, Army
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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