Advanced Placement (AP) Exam and Credit List

Exam Equivalents

Students must earn a 3 or better to be awarded credit.

AP TEST EXAM AND CREDIT LIST - QCC
Component Test Component DESCR Department Course Granted Minimum score Number of credits
ARH AP13 Art History Arts ELEC 1000 3,4 3
ARH AP13 Art History Arts ARTS100 5 3
ASG AP15 Studio Art: 2-D Design Arts ELEC 1000 3,4 3
ASG AP15 Studio Art: 2-D Design Arts ARTS121 5 3
AS3D AP16 Studio Art: 3-D Design Arts ELEC 1000 3,4 3
AS3D AP16 Studio Art: 3-D Design Arts ARTS122 5 3
ASD AP14 Studio Art: Drawing Arts ELEC 1000 3,4 3
ASD AP14 Studio Art: Drawing Arts ARTS151 5 3
MST AP75 Music Theory ARTS ELEC 1000 3 3
MST AP76 Music Theory-Aural Sub Score ARTS ELEC 1000 3 3
MST AP77 Music Theory-Non-aural Sub Score ARTS ELEC 1000 3 3
ENGC AP36 English Language & Composition English Engl 101 3 3
ELC AP37 English Literature & Composition English Engl 102 3 3
CLC AP28 Chinese Language and Culture Foreign Lang LC 214* 3 3
FRA AP48 French Language and Culture Foreign Lang LF 213* 3 3
GM AP55 German Language and Culture Foreign Lang LX1000 3 3
ILC AP62 Italian Language and Culture Foreign Lang LX1000 3 3
JLC AP64 Japanese Language and Culture Foreign Lang LX1000 3 3
LTL AP60 Latin Foreign Lang LX1000 3 3
SPL AP87 Spanish Language and Culture Foreign Lang LS 213* -or- LS 214* 3 3
SPLL AP89 Spanish Literature and Culture Foreign Lang LS 221* -or- LS 222* -or- LS 223* 3 3
SPLL AP89 Spanish Literature and Culture Foreign Lang LS 312* -or - LS315* 3 3
UH AP07 United States History History HIST 127 & 128 5 6
WH AP93 World History History HIST 110 -or- 111 -or- 112 3 3
UH AP07 United States History History HIST 127 -or- 128 3 - 4 3
MAB AP66 Calculus AB Math and Comp Sci MA 441 4 or 5 4
MAB AP66 Calculus AB Math and Comp Sci MA 128 3 4
MBC AP68 Calculus BC Math and Comp Sci MA 441 & 442 4 or 5 8
MBC AP68 Calculus BC Math and Comp Sci MA 441 3 4
CABS AP69 Calculus BC: AB Sub score Math and Comp Sci ELEC 1000 3 3
STATS AP90 Statistics Math and Comp Sci MA 336 4 or 5 3
STATS AP90 Statistics Math and Comp Sci MA 321 3 3
BY AP20 Biology Sciences BI 201 & 202 5 8
BY AP20 Biology Sciences BI 140 4 4
BY AP20 Biology Sciences BI 110 3 3
CH AP25 Chemistry Sciences CH 151 5 4.5
CH AP25 Chemistry Sciences CH 127 4 4.5
CH AP25 Chemistry Sciences RCLP 1000 3 3
CSA AP31 Computer Science A Sciences CS 101 4 or 5 3
CSA AP31 Computer Science A Sciences MA 315 3 3
CSAB AP32 Computer Science Principles Sciences CS 101 4 or 5 3
CSAB AP32 Computer Science Principles Sciences MA 315 3 3
ENVS AP40 Environmental Science Sciences ELEC 1000 3 3
AP83 Physics 1 Sciences PH 301 4 or 5 4
AP83 Physics 1 Sciences PH 101 3 4
PHB AP78 Physics B Sciences no credit exam last given in 2014
PHCE AP82 Physics C Electricity & Mag Sciences PH 402 5 5
PHCE AP82 Physics C Electricity & Mag Sciences PH 101 3 4
PHCE AP82 Physics C Electricity & Mag Sciences PH 312 4 4
PHCM AP80 Physics C Mechanics Sciences PH 101 3 4
PHCM AP80 Physics C Mechanics Sciences PH 311 4 4
PHCM AP80 Physics C Mechanics Sciences PH 401 5 5
GPC AP58 Comparative Government and Politics Social Sciences PLSC 140 3 3
EH AP43 European History Social Sciences HIST 112 3 3
HG AP53 Human Geography Social Sciences ELEC 1000 3 3
EMA AP35 Macroeconomics Social Sciences ECON 101 3 3
EMI AP34 Microeconomics Social Sciences ECON 102 3 3
PY AP85 Psychology Social Sciences PSYC 101 3 3
GPU AP57 Government and Politics Social Sciences PLSC 101 3 3


*Foreign Language requires that a student complete an assessment prior to receiving credit.

Campus Cultural Centers

Kupferberg Holocaust Center exterior lit up at nightOpens in a new window
Kupferberg Holocaust Center Opens in a new window

The KHC uses the lessons of the Holocaust to educate current and future generations about the ramifications of unbridled prejudice, racism and stereotyping.

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QPAC: Performing Arts CenterOpens in a new window

QPAC is an invaluable entertainment company in this region with a growing national reputation. The arts at QPAC continues to play a vital role in transforming lives and building stronger communities.

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QCC Art Gallery

The QCC Art Gallery of the City University of New York is a vital educational and cultural resource for Queensborough Community College, the Borough of Queens and the surrounding communities.