Students who have completed Advanced Placement (AP) examinations of the College Entrance Examination Board with scores of 3, 4, or 5 may receive credit at San Bernardino Valley College as indicated in the table below, in accordance with Title 5, §55052.5. A grade of Pass (P) will be assigned on the transcript. Credit awarded through AP examinations may be used to satisfy general education (GE)/graduation requirements toward the associate degree and Cal-GETC certification. Transfer universities re-evaluate AP credit. Units earned through AP credit do not apply toward financial aid eligibility and may not be used to satisfy the 12-unit residence requirement for graduation. Students must be enrolled at San Bernardino Valley College to receive AP credit. Additional information and important examination-specific policies are provided in the AP Exam Notes following the chart. To request credit for AP examinations, visit the Admissions and Records Office, AD/SS 100, or call (909) 384-4401.
| Advanced Placement Exam with Score of 3, 4, or 5 | SBVC Units Awarded | SBVC Waiver Course | SBVC General Education Graduation Credit | Cal-GETC Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| African American Studies | 3 | No equivalent | None | None |
| Art History | 3 | No equivalent | Area 3A, 1 course | Area 3A or 3B |
| Art: Studio 2D Design | 3 | ART 120 | Area 3A, Applied, 1 course | None |
| Art: Studio 3D Design | 3 | ART 121 | Area 3A, Applied, 1 course | None |
| Art: Studio Drawing | 3 | ART 124A | Area 3A, Applied, 1 course | None |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL C1000 | Area 4B, 1 course | Areas 5B and 5C |
| Business with Personal Finance | 3 | No equivalent | None | None |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 150 | Area 4A, 1 course | Areas 5A and 5C |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | No equivalent | Area 3B, 1 course | Area 4 |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | No equivalent | Area 3A, 1 course | Area 3B |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CS 110 | None | None |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CS 190 | Area 2, 1 course | None |
| Economics: Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON C2002 or C2002H | Area 3B, 1 course | Area 4 |
| Economics: Microeconomics | 3 | ECON C2001 or C2001H | Area 3B, 1 course | Area 4 |
| English: Language & Composition | 3 | ENGL C1000 or C1000H | Area 1A, 1 course | Area 1A |
| English: Literature & Composition | 6 | ENGL C1000 or C1000H + ENGL C1002 | Area 1A + Area 3A | Areas 1A or 3B |
| Environmental Science | 4 | BIOL 104 | Area 4B, 1 course | Area 5A and 5C |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | Score 3, 4 or 5 = FRENCH 102 | Area 3A, 1 course | Area 3B |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | No equivalent | Area 3A, 1 course | Area 3B |
| Government and Politics: US | 3 | POLS C1000 or C1000H | Area 3B, 1 course | Area 4 |
| History: European | 3 | No equivalent | Area 3A or Area 3B, 1 course | Area 3B or 4 |
| History: U.S. | 3 | HIST C1001 or C1001H or C1002 or C1002H | Area 3A or Area 3B, 1 course | Area 3B or 4 |
| History: World-Modern | 3 | HIST 171 | Area 3A or Area 3B, 1 course | Area 3B or 4 |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEOG 102 | Area 3B, 1 course | Area 4 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | No equivalent | Area 3A, 1 course | Area 3B |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | No equivalent | Area 3A, 1 course | Area 3B |
| Latin | 3 | No equivalent | Area 3A, 1 course | Area 3B |
| Mathematics - Calculus AB | 3 | MATH C2210 | Area 2, 1 course | Area 2 |
| Mathematics - Calculus BC | 3 | MATH C2220 | Area 2, 1 course | Area 2 |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUS 101 + MUS 101L + MUS 102 + MUS 102L | Area 3A, 1 course | None |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHYSIC 151 | Area 4A, 1 course | Areas 5A and 5C |
| Physics 2 | 4 | PHYSIC 152 | Area 4A, 1 course | Areas 5A and 5C |
| Physics C-Mechanics | 4 | PHYSIC 202 | Area 4A, 1 course | Areas 5A and 5C |
| Physics C-Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHYSIC 203 | Area 4A, 1 course | Areas 5A and 5C |
| Precalculus | 3 | No equivalent | Area 2, 1 course | None |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC C1000 or C1000H | Area 3B, 1 course | Area 4 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | Score 3=SPAN 102 or 102H Score 4=SPAN 103 or 103H Score 5=SPAN 104 | Area 3A, 1 course | Area 3B |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | No equivalent | Area 3A, 1 course | Area 3B |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT C1000 or C1000H | Area 2, 1 course | Area 2 |
AP Exam Notes
- The AP chart is based on the most current information available at the time of catalog publication.
- SBVC GE: refer to the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (CCCCO) AP, IB, and CLEP Examination Chart for passing scores and credit details per Title 5 §55052.5
- The following examination-specific policies and credit limitations apply:
- If a student passes more than one AP examination in calculus or computer science and/or more than one IB examination in mathematics or computer science, credit
for only one examination may be applied toward the baccalaureate. - Students who pass the AP Environmental Science examination earn four units of baccalaureate credit. For examinations completed prior to Fall 2009,the credit may be
applied to either GE Area 5A + 5C or GE Area 5B + 5C. Beginning Fall 2009, the credit may be applied only to GE Area 5A + 5C. - If a student passes more than one AP examination in physics, only six units of baccalaureate credit may be applied, and only four units may be applied to GE Area 5A + 5C.*
- If a student passes more than one AP examination in English, only six units of baccalaureate credit may be applied.
- If a student passes more than one AP examination in calculus or computer science and/or more than one IB examination in mathematics or computer science, credit
- Cal-GETC: AP transfer credit and the number of units awarded toward Cal-GETC and admission eligibility are determined by the CSU and UC systems. Refer to Cal-GETC Standards Version 1.3 for more information.
- Each CSU and UC campus determines how an AP exam may apply to major requirements and which scores are acceptable. This information can be found in the university’s college catalog or website.
- For the complete list of CSU AP policies and credit information, visit: Viewing CSU Systemwide Credit for External Examinations
- For the complete list of UC AP policies and credit information, visit: AP credits | UC Admissions