Kean University offers a comprehensive guide to Advanced Placement (AP) course equivalencies for prospective students. This resource details how AP exam scores translate into college credits across various subjects, including Arts, English, History, Math, Science, and World Languages. Students can find specific course codes and credit values for each AP exam, facilitating their academic planning. Ideal for high school students aiming to maximize their college credit through AP courses, this guide serves as an essential tool for understanding the equivalency process at Kean University.

Key Points

  • Lists AP course equivalencies for subjects like Art, English, and History.
  • Details credit values awarded for specific AP exam scores at Kean University.
  • Provides information on how AP scores can influence college course placement.
  • Includes guidelines for students pursuing advanced standing through AP exams.
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Kean University Advanced Placement (AP) Equivalencies
ARTS
AP COURSE/EXAM
MINIMUM SCORE
KEAN COURSE(S)
CREDITS
Art History
3
AH 1700 - ART-PREHIST TO MIDDLE AGES;
AH 1701 - ART-RENSSCE TO MOD. WORLD
6
Music Theory
3
MUS 1101 - MUSIC THEORY I
3
Studio Art: Drawing
3
FA 1230 - DRAWING I + FA 1100 – TWO-DIMENTIONAL
DESIGN
6
Studio Art- 2D Design Portfolio
3
FA 1100 - TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN + FA 1230 –
DRAWING I
6
Studio Art- 3D Design Portfolio
3
FA 1101 - THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN + additional
FA course upon portfolio review
6
ENGLISH
AP COURSE/EXAM
MINIMUM SCORE
KEAN COURSE(S)
CREDITS
English Lang & Comp
3
ENG 1030 - COLLEGE COMPOSITION
3
English Lit & Comp
3
ENG 2403 - WORLD LITERATURE
3
HISTORY & SOCIAL SCIENCE
AP COURSE/EXAM
MINIMUM SCORE
KEAN COURSE(S)
CREDITS
Macroeconomics
3
ECO 1020 - PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I
3
Microeconomics
3
ECO 1021 - PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II
3
Govt. and Pol- Comparative
3
PS 2300 - INTRO TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS
3
Govt. and Pol- US
3
PS 2100 - AMERICAN GOVT AND POLITICS
3
History- European
3
HIST 1030** HISTORY OF WESTERN CIV I
HIST 1040**HISTORY WESTERN CIV II
6
History- United States
History- United States
3
4
HIST 2303 - US HISTORY TO 1877**
HIST 2303 - US HISTORY TO 1877**;
HIST 2304 - US HISTORY 1877 TO PRESENT**
3
6
World History
4
HIST 1062 - WORLDS OF HISTORY
3
Human Geography (2001-1)
3
GEOG 2010 - WORLD GEOGRAPHY
3
Psychology
3
PSY 1000 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
3
MATH AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
AP COURSE/EXAM
MINIMUM SCORE
KEAN COURSE(S)
CREDITS
Calculus AB
3
MATH 1054 - PRE-CALCULUS;
MATH 2415 - CALCULUS I
7
Calculus BC
3
MATH 1054 - PRE-CALCULUS;
7
MATH 2415 - CALCULUS I
4
MATH 2415 - CALCULUS I;
8
MATH 2416 - CALCULUS II
Computer Science A
3
CPS 1231 - FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER
SCIENCE
4
Computer Science Principles
3
TECH 1010 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
FOUNDATION
3
Statistics
3
MATH 1016 - STATISTICS
3
SCIENCES
AP COURSE/EXAM
MINIMUM SCORE
KEAN COURSE (S)
CREDITS
Biology
3
4
BIO 1000 - PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY
BIO 1300 - GENERAL BIOLOGY I
4
4
5
BIO 1300 - GENERAL BIOLOGY I;
8
BIO 1400 - GENERAL BIOLOGY II
Chemistry
3
CHEM 1030 - ESSENTIALS OF CHEMISTRY
4
4
5
CHEM 1083 - CHEMISTRY I
CHEM 1083 - CHEMISTRY I;
CHEM 1084 - CHEMISTRY II
4
8
Environmental Science
3
ES 1000 - OBSERVING THE EARTH
3
Physics 1
4
PHYS 2091 - GENERAL PHYSICS I
4
Physics 2
4
PHYS 2092 - GENERAL PHYSICS II
4
Physics C: Mechanics
4
PHYS 2095 - PHYSICS I
4
Physics C: Elect & Magnet
4
PHYS 2097 - PHYSICS III
4
WORLD LANGUAGES & CULTURE
AP COURSE/EXAM
MINIMUM SCORE
KEAN COURSE (S)
CREDITS
Chinese Lang. & Culture
3
CHIN 2101 - INTERMEDIATE CHINESE I;
CHIN 2102 - INTERMEDIATE CHINESE II
6
French Lang. & Culture
3
FREN 2101 - INTERMEDIATE FRENCH: GRAMMAR
FREN 2102 - FRENCH CONVERSATION
6
German Lang. & Culture
3
GERM 2101 - INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I;
GERM 2102 - INTERMEDIATE GERMAN II
6
Japanese Lang. & Culture
---
no predetermined equivalencies, please see department for
review
---
Italian Lang. & Culture
---
no predetermined equivalencies, please see department for
review
---
Latin
3
FLX 2101 - FOREIGN LANG GEHU HUMANITIES;
FLX 2102 - FOREIGN LANG GEHU HUMANITIES
6
Spanish Lang. & Culture
3
SPAN 2101 - INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I;
SPAN 2102 - INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II
6
Spanish Lit. & Culture
3
SPANX 1003 - SPANISH FREE ELECTIVE
SPANX 1003 - SPANISH FREE ELECTIVE
6
** Note: Some majors with course grade requirements of a B- or higher require a score of a 4 or higher.
Please refer to the major guide sheet for more information.
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FAQs

What AP courses are accepted by Kean University?
Kean University accepts a variety of AP courses across multiple disciplines, including Arts, English, History, Math, and Science. For example, students can earn credits for AP Art History, AP English Language and Composition, and AP Calculus. Each course has a minimum score requirement, typically a score of 3 or higher, to qualify for credit. This allows students to potentially fulfill general education requirements or prerequisites for their major.

How many credits can I earn from AP exams at Kean University?
The number of credits earned from AP exams at Kean University varies by subject and exam score. For instance, a score of 3 on the AP Biology exam can earn students 4 credits for General Biology I. Higher scores may yield additional credits, such as a score of 4 or 5 on AP Chemistry, which can result in 8 credits for both Chemistry I and II. This structure helps students accelerate their college education and reduce tuition costs.

What is the process for receiving AP credits at Kean University?
To receive AP credits at Kean University, students must submit their official AP score reports to the admissions office. The university then evaluates the scores against its established equivalency chart. If the scores meet the minimum requirements, the corresponding college credits are awarded. It's important for students to check specific requirements for their intended major, as some programs may have additional criteria for AP credit acceptance.

Are there any AP courses without predetermined equivalencies at Kean University?
Yes, certain AP courses, such as Japanese Language and Culture and Italian Language and Culture, do not have predetermined equivalencies at Kean University. Students interested in these subjects are encouraged to consult the respective department for a review of their AP scores. This allows for a tailored evaluation based on the student's performance and the department's criteria.