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California State University, San Marcos AP credit

What each AP score earns at California State University, San Marcos: 55 exams, credit shown in semester hours. Always confirm with the school before you plan your schedule.

Rules that apply to every exam

  • Only one AP examination in calculus may be applied to the baccalaureate.
  • Only one AP examination in computer science may be applied to the baccalaureate.
  • If a student passes more than one AP exam in English, only 6 units of credit may be applied to the baccalaureate.
  • If a student passes more than one AP examination in physics, only 6 units may be applied to the baccalaureate and only 4 units to a certification GE breadth, if applicable.
AP examScoreCreditCourses
AP 2-D Art and Design33—0 units toward GE; GE area n/a.
AP 3-D Art and Design33—0 units toward GE; GE area n/a.
AP African American Studies33—0 units toward GE; GE area n/a.
AP Art History36—GE 3A or 3B; 3 units toward GE.
AP Biology4+6BIOL 210GE 5B + 5C; 4 units toward GE.
36GES 102GE 5B + 5C; 4 units toward GE.
AP Business with Personal Finance33—0 units toward GE; GE area n/a.
AP Calculus AB33MATH 160GE 2; 3 units toward GE.
AP Calculus BC36MATH 160 & 162GE 2; 3 units toward GE.
AP Calculus BC/AB Subscore33MATH 160GE 2; 3 units toward GE.
AP Chemistry4+6CHEM 150 & 150LGE 5A + 5C; 4 units toward GE.
36GES 101GE 5A + 5C; 4 units toward GE.
AP Chinese Language and Culture36CHIN 201GE 3B; 3 units toward GE. Satisfies CHABSS Language Proficiency Requirement.
AP Comparative Government and Politics33—GE 4; 3 units toward GE. Does not satisfy the American Institutions Requirement.
AP Computer Science A33CS 1110 units toward GE; GE area n/a.
AP Computer Science AB36—0 units toward GE; GE area n/a.
AP Computer Science Principles36CS 105GE 2; 3 units toward GE.
AP Drawing33—0 units toward GE; GE area n/a.
AP English Language36GEW 101BGE 1A; 3 units toward GE.
AP English Language and Composition36GEW 101BGE 1A; 3 units toward GE.
AP English Literature36GEW 101B & LTWR 100GE 1A + 3B; 6 units toward GE.
AP English Literature and Composition36GEW 101B & LTWR 100GE 1A + 3B; 6 units toward GE.
AP Environmental Science34—GE 5A + 5C; 4 units toward GE.
AP European History36—GE 3B or 4; 3 units toward GE. Does not satisfy the American Institutions Requirement.
AP French Language and Culture36FREN 201GE 3B; 3 units toward GE. Satisfies CHABSS Language Proficiency Requirement.
AP German Language and Culture4+6GRMN 202GE 3B; 3 units toward GE. Satisfies CHABSS Language Proficiency Requirement.
36GRMN 201GE 3B; 3 units toward GE. Satisfies CHABSS Language Proficiency Requirement.
AP Human Geography33GEOG 201GE 4; 3 units toward GE. Does not satisfy the American Institutions Requirement.
AP Italian Language and Culture36—GE 3B; 3 units toward GE. Satisfies CHABSS Language Proficiency Requirement.
AP Japanese Language and Culture36—GE 3B; 3 units toward GE. Satisfies CHABSS Language Proficiency Requirement.
AP Latin36—GE 3B; 3 units toward GE. Satisfies CHABSS Language Proficiency Requirement.
AP Macroeconomics33ECON 202GE 4; 3 units toward GE. Does not satisfy the American Institutions Requirement.
AP Microeconomics33ECON 201GE 4; 3 units toward GE. Does not satisfy the American Institutions Requirement.
AP Music Theory36—0 units toward GE; GE area n/a.
AP Physics 134PHYS 101GE 5A + 5C; 4 units toward GE.
AP Physics 1: Algebra-based34PHYS 101GE 5A + 5C; 4 units toward GE.
AP Physics 234PHYS 102GE 5A + 5C; 4 units toward GE.
AP Physics 2: Algebra-based34PHYS 102GE 5A + 5C; 4 units toward GE.
AP Physics B36—0 units toward GE; GE area n/a.
AP Physics C: Electricity/Magnetism34PHYS 202GE 5A + 5C; 4 units toward GE.
AP Physics C: Mechanics34PHYS 201GE 5A + 5C; 4 units toward GE.
AP Precalculus4+3MATH 126GE 2; 3 units toward GE.
33MATH 115GE 2; 3 units toward GE.
AP Psychology33PSYC 100GE 4; 3 units toward GE. Does not satisfy the American Institutions Requirement.
AP Research33—0 units toward GE; GE area n/a.
AP Seminar33—0 units toward GE; GE area n/a.
AP Spanish Language4+6SPAN 202GE 3B; 3 units toward GE. Satisfies CHABSS Language Proficiency Requirement.
36SPAN 201GE 3B; 3 units toward GE. Satisfies CHABSS Language Proficiency Requirement.
AP Spanish Language and Culture4+6SPAN 202GE 3B; 3 units toward GE. Satisfies CHABSS Language Proficiency Requirement.
36SPAN 201GE 3B; 3 units toward GE. Satisfies CHABSS Language Proficiency Requirement.
AP Spanish Literature36SPAN 315GE 3B; 3 units toward GE. Satisfies CHABSS Language Proficiency Requirement.
AP Spanish Literature and Culture36SPAN 315GE 3B; 3 units toward GE. Satisfies CHABSS Language Proficiency Requirement.
AP Statistics4+3BIOL 215, MATH 242 or BUS 204GE 2; 3 units toward GE.
33MATH 242 or BUS 204GE 2; 3 units toward GE.
AP Studio Art33—0 units toward GE; GE area n/a.
AP Studio Art-2D33—0 units toward GE; GE area n/a.
AP Studio Art-3D33—0 units toward GE; GE area n/a.
AP Studio Art-Drawing33—0 units toward GE; GE area n/a.
AP U.S. Government and Politics33PSCI 100GE 4C + 4H; 3 units toward GE. Does not satisfy 4G (California Government) for the American Institutions Requirement.
AP United States History36HIST 130 & 131GE 3B or 4C + 4H; 3 units toward GE. Does not satisfy 4G (California Government) for the American Institutions Requirement.
AP World History36—GE 3B or 4; 3 units toward GE. Does not satisfy the American Institutions Requirement.
AP World History Modern33—GE 3B or 4; 3 units toward GE. Does not satisfy the American Institutions Requirement.

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