Advanced Placement (AP) Equivalency Chart

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*Note: History majors with an Advanced Placement grade of 5 on the A.P. U.S. and/or European History exam(s) will be given a one-course reduction in the required courses for the specific area(s) and will be given flexibility in choosing the remaining two courses (i.e., any two courses for the particular area). For instance, a major with a grade of 5 in U.S. History would be required to take only two courses in U.S. History and may choose any U.S. History courses for those required courses. A major with a grade of 5 in European History would be required to take only two courses in European History and may choose any European History courses for those required courses. History majors with an Advanced Placement grade of 5 on the World History exam will be given a one-course reduction, which will satisfy the requirement for a course in non-Western history. A limit of two A.P. scores of 5 will be recognized by the Department for reduction of the total number of courses in the major. History majors with an Advanced Placement grade of 4 on the A.P. U.S. and/or European History exam(s) will be given flexibility in choosing any three courses for the U.S. and/or European History. For such students, the required number of History credits to be earned for the major would remain at 33.

DECLARATION OF A CORE FOCUS (only required for the class of 2020): Only one AP course can be used toward fulfilling a Core Focus. Free electives count toward degree requirements but are not applicable to major/minor/core requirements without approval.

IMPORTANT: If you have earned AP or IB credits, you should not repeat the equivalent course at Providence College. You can earn credit for a given course ONLY ONCE. If you have a question about your AP or IB credits, consult with your advisor or dean. AP Credits may be removed for students who earn credits in similar or repeat courses at Providence College.