Advanced Placement Course Awards

PLEASE NOTE: The following award schedules are in effect for students entering the Twin Cities campus fall 2008 through spring 2010. Beginning fall 2010, a new award schedule will be in place. Changes are likely to be made particularly in the use of these examinations to meet specific liberal education requirements. More information will be posted here as it becomes available.

The Advanced Placement (AP) program offers you the chance to begin college-level studies while you are in high school. Through AP, you can get a jump start on your U of M education.

Many high schools offer college-level classes through the Advanced Placement (AP) program. You may also prepare for an AP exam through individual study. AP exams are graded on a five-point scale. If you have scored a three or higher, you can earn credits at the University of Minnesota.

Furthermore, you can use your Advanced Placement exams to fulfill liberal education requirements at the University of Minnesota. Liberal education requirements are courses or categories of courses that all college students must complete for graduation from the U of M. (Note: These requirements should not be confused with high school preparation requirements, which are required for admission to the U of M, although AP courses can also satisfy high school preparation requirements.) See the chart below for details.

Area/Test Score Award1 Liberal Education Award1 Art History 3,4,5 4 credits in Art History 1001 (Introduction to the History of Art) Other Humanities core, International Perspectives theme theme Biology 3,4,5 4 credits in Biology 1009 (General Biology) Biological Science/Lab requirement Calculus AB 3,4,5 4 credits in Math 1271 (Calculus I) Mathematical Thinking core Calculus BC 1,2 and AB subscore of 3,4,5 4 Credits in Math 1271 Mathematical Thinking core 3 4 credits in Math 1271 Mathematical Thinking core 4,5 8 credits in Math 1272,1272 (Calculus I-II) Mathematical Thinking core Chemistry 3,4,5 8 credits in Chemistry 1021,1022 (Chemical Principles I, II) Physical Science/Lab requirement; Does NOT fulfill environment theme Chinese Language and Culture No credit granted Computer Science A 3,4,5 4 credits in Computer Science 1902 (Structure of Computer Programming II) Mathematical Thinking core Computer Science AB 3,4,5 3 credits in Computer Science 1902 (Structure of Computer Programming II) and 3 credits in Computer Science 19994 Mathematical Thinking core Economics-Micro 3,4,5 4 credits in Econ 1101 (Principles of Microeconomics) Social Science core; Does NOT fulfill International Perspectives theme theme Economics-Macro 3,4,5 4 credits in Econ 1102 (Principles of Macroeconomics) Social Science core; Does NOT fulfill International Perspectives theme theme English Language and Composition 3,4,5 4 credits in Writing 1301 (University Writing) Freshman Writing requirement English Literature and Composition 3,4,5 4 credits in Writing 1301 (University Writing) and 3 credits in English Lit 19994 Freshman Writing requirement and Literature core requirement Environmental Science 3,4,5 3 credits in ESPM 1011 (Issues in the Environment) Biological Science/Lab requirement and Environment theme French Language No credit automatically granted3 French Literature 3,4,5 3 credits in French 30994 Literature core requirement Geography - Human 3,4,5 4 credits in Geog 1301 (Intro to Human Geography) Social Science core and International Perspectives theme; Does NOT fulfill Writing Intensive Requirement German Language No credit automatically granted3 Government & Politics - American 3,4,5 4 credits in Political Science 1001 (American Democracy in Changing World) Social Science core and Citizenship & Public Ethics theme Government & Politics - Comparative 3,4,5 4 credits in Political Science 1054 (Repression and Democracy Around the World) Social Science core and International Perspectives theme theme History-European 3,4,5 6 credits in History 19994 Historical Perspectives core and International Perspectives theme theme History-U.S. 3,4,5 6 credits in History 19994 Historical Perspectives core and Cultural Diversity theme History-World 3,4,5 3 credits in History 19994 Historical Perspectives core and International Perspectives theme Italian Language and Culture   No credit granted   Japanese Language and Culture   No credit granted   Latin (Vergil) 3,4,5 4 credits in Latin 31994 Literature core requirement Latin Literature 3,4,5 4 credits in Latin 31994 Literature core requirement Music Theory 5 3 credits in Music 1001 (Fundamentals of Music); 2 credits in Music 1501 (Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music I) Other Humanities Physics B 3,4,5 8 credits in Physics 1101 &1102 (Fundamental Physics I,II) Physical Science/Lab requirement; Does NOT fulfill Writing Intensive requirement Physics C (Mechanics) 3,4,5 4 credits in Physics 1301 (Introduction to Physics I) Physical Science/Lab requirement; Does NOT fulfill Writing Intensive requirement Physics C (Elec/Magnetism) 3,4,5 4 credits in Physics 1302 (Introduction to Physics II) Physical Science/Lab requirement; Does NOT fulfill Writing Intensive requirement Psychology 3,4,5 4 credits in Psychology 1001 (Introduction to Psychology) Social Science core Spanish Language No credit automatically granted3 Spanish Literature 3,4,5 3 credits in Spanish 30994 Literature core requirement Statistics 3,4,5 4 credits in Statistics 3011 (Introduction to Statistical Analysis) Mathematical Thinking core requirement Studio Art No credit automatically granted2

1 Students will be granted course credit plus credits toward fulfillment of the University's liberal education requirements for graduation as indicated. 2 Art students may present a portfolio to the Department of Art. Please call 612/625-1848. 3 For information, go to LangTest.umn.edu/whoweare.html, send e-mail to LangTest@tc.umn.edu, or call 612/624-0862. 4 Course numbers 1999 and 3099 indicate blanket credit in the subject matter area at the freshman-sophomore and junior-senior levels respectively; other numbers are those of specific courses for which students may be granted credit.

Register for an Advanced Placement exam, or learn more about the program.

For more information about Advanced Placement and the University of Minnesota, contact the Office of Admissions at 612-625-2008 or 800-752-1000.