Winston-Salem State University
Academics
- Graduation Rate50%
- Majors Available45
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio15:1
- Retention Rate77%
AP Credit Policy
Students who receive a score of 3 or higher on AP tests may receive both credit and advanced placement. AP courses and results on any AP examinations taken are considered in the merit-based scholarship selection process.
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 | ART1316 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ELEC1100 |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ART2301 |
| Biology | 3 | 3 | BIO1301 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 | MAT2317 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 3 | MAT2318 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8 | CHE1313, CHE1113 |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | CHI2311 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POS3338 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CSC1306 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART1311 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | WRI1301 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG1305 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | BIO1320 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIS1302 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | FRE2311 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | ELEC1100 |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | ELEC1100 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | ELEC1100 |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | ELEC1100 |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | ELEC1100 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO2312 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO2311 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUS3301 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| Physics 2 | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 3 | ELEC1100 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 3 | PHY1321 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY1301 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | SPA2311 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | SPA3333 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MAT2326 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POS2311 |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | HIS2307 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIS1301 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Certificate, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- African-American/Black Studies
- Art/Art Studies, General
B
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
E
- Economics, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
G
- General Studies
- Gerontology
H
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History, General
I
- Information Technology
K
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
M
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Music, General
N
- Nursing Education
- Nursing Practice
O
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
P
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
R
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
T
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
V
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
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
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Army
- Study Abroad
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