Advanced Placement (AP) offers high school students the opportunity to earn college credit through standardized exams. This guide details the AP exams available, including subjects like Biology, Calculus, and English, along with the corresponding credits awarded at Golden West College. Students can learn about the minimum scores required for credit and how these can fulfill general education requirements. Ideal for high school students preparing for AP exams and those looking to maximize their college credits, this resource provides essential information for academic planning.

Key Points

  • Explains AP exam credit policies at Golden West College for various subjects.
  • Details minimum score requirements for AP exams to earn college credit.
  • Covers specific AP subjects including Art, English, History, and Science.
  • Outlines how AP credits can fulfill general education and major requirements.
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Advanced Placement (AP) 1
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
Students may earn credit for the College Entrance Examination Board
(CEEB) Advanced Placement (AP) Tests with scores of 3, 4, or 5. AP
credit can be used to meet Cal-GETC and AA/AS general education
and/or major requirements. (Local/Non-transfer degree exceptions
to the minimum AP score are thePHYSG120 Algebra Based Physics:
MechanicsandPHYSG125 Algebra Based Physics: Electricity/
Magnetismcourses (AP Physics 1 and 2) which require a score of 5
for Golden West unit and subject credit. Also, students who score 5 in
Calculus BC can earn 10 units and subject credit for MATHG180 Calculus
1 and MATHG185 Calculus 2.)
Students must submit their officialCollege Board (https://
clep.collegeboard.org/)AP exam results to Admissions and Records
(hand carried copies will not be accepted) to be posted on their
transcript. Course units and subject credit granted at Golden West
College may differ from course units and credit granted by a transfer
institution. See a GWC counselor for more information.
The AP Chart is based on the most current information available.
Although every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the
information provided, make sure to use the links at the end of the section
for the original documents.
Art
AP Exam GWC
Subject
Credit
GWC AA/
AS GE Area
Cal-GETC
Area &
Units for
Certification
CSU
Semester
Transfer
Units
UC
Semester
Transfer
Units
2D Art and
Design
ARTG107
(3)
3 N/A 3 8 qt./5.3
sem.
1
3D Art and
Design
ARTG109
(3)
3 N/A 3 8 qt./5.3
sem.
1
Art History ARTG105
(3) +
ARTG106
(3)
3 3A or 3B
(3)
6 8 qt./5.3
sem.
Drawing N/A N/A N/A 3 8 qt./5.3
sem.
1
Music
Theory
MUSG115
(3)
3 3A (3)
(before
F09)
6 (before
F09)
8 qt./5.3
sem.
1
UC: AP Studio Art Exam Limitations: Maximum 8 quart./5.3 sem. units
for all three
English
AP Exam GWC
Subject
Credit
GWC AA/
AS GE Area
Cal-GETC
Area &
Units for
Certification
CSU
Semester
Transfer
Units
UC
Semester
Transfer
Units
English
Language
and
Composition
ENGLC1000
(4)
1A 1A (3) 6 8 qt./5.3
sem.
1
AP Exam GWC
Subject
Credit
GWC AA/
AS GE Area
Cal-GETC
Area &
Units for
Certification
CSU
Semester
Transfer
Units
UC
Semester
Transfer
Units
English
Literature
and
Composition
ENGLC1000
(4) +
ENGLG112
(3)
1A + 3 1A or 3B
(3)
6 8 qt./5.3
sem.
1
1
8 qt./5.3 sem. units maximum for both exams
History and Social Sciences
AP Exam GWC
Subject
Credit
GWC AA/
AS GE Area
Cal-GETC
Area &
Units for
Certification
CSU
Semester
Transfer
Units
UC
Semester
Transfer
Units
African
American
Studies
(3) 4 3 4 qt./2.6
sem.
Comparative
Government
and
Politics
PSCIG185
(3)
4 4 (3) 3 4 qt./2.6
sem.
European
History
HISTG180
(3) +
HISTG185
(3)
3 or 4 3B or 4 (3) 6 8 qt./5.3
sem.
Human
Geography
(3) 4 4 (3) 3 4 qt./2.6
sem.
MacroeconomicsECONG175
(3)
4 4 (3) 3 4 qt./2.6
sem.
MicroeconomicsECONG170
(3)
4 4 (3) 3 4 qt./2.6
sem.
Psychology PSYCC1000
(3)
4 4 (3) 3 4 qt./2.6
sem.
United
States
Government
and
Politics
(3) 4 4 + US-2
1
(3)
3 4 qt./2.6
sem.
United
States
History
HISTG170
(3) +
HISTG175
(3)
3 + 4 3B or 4 +
US-1 (3)
6 8 qt./5.3
sem.
World
History:
Modern
HISTG162
(3)
3 or 4 3 or 4 (3) 3 8 qt./5.3
sem.
1
AP Govt. Exam Limitation: Does not fulfill California government
requirement or US-3
2 Advanced Placement (AP)
Math and Computer Science
AP Exam GWC
Subject
Credit
GWC AA/
AS GE Area
Cal-GETC
Area &
Units for
Certification
CSU
Semester
Transfer
Units
UC
Semester
Transfer
Units
Calculus
AB
MATHG180
(4)
2 2 (3)
1
3
1
4 qt./2.6
sem.
2
Calculus
BC
MATHG180
(4)
2 2 (3)
1
6
1
8 qt./5.3
sem.
2
Calculus
BC
3
MATHG180
(4) +
MATHG185
3
(4)
2 N/A N/A N/A
Calculus
BC/ AB
Subscore
4
MATHG180
(4)
2 2 (3) 3 N/A
*Calculus
Exams
Limit
*Max 1
exam
*Max 1
exam
8 qt./5.3
sem. units
maximum
for all
exams
Computer
Science A
CSG153
(3)
N/A 3
4
8 qt./5.3
sem.
Computer
Science AB
CSG154
(3)
N/A 6
5
N/A
Computer
Science
Principles
N/A 2 N/A 6 8 qt./5.3
sem.
*Computer
Science
Exams
Limit (AB
Supersedes
A)
*Max 1
exam
*Max 1
exam
4 qt./2.6
sem. units
maximum
for all
exams
Precalculus MATHG170
(4)
2 N/A 3 N/A
Statistics STATC1000
(4)
2 2 (3) 3 4 qt./2.6
sem.
1
CSU: If a student passes more than one AP exam in calculus or
computer science, only one examination may be applied to the
baccalaureate
2
UC: AP Calculus Exam Limitation: Maximum 8 quart./5.3 sem. units for
both
3
GWC: AP Calculus Exam Limitations: score 5 for MATHG180 Calculus
1 + MATHG185 Calculus 2 credit
4
UC: Students who take the Calculus BC examination and earn a
subscore of 3 or higher on the Calculus AB portion will receive credit for
the Calculus AB examination, even if they do not receive a score of 3 or
higher on the BC examination(note thatthe maximum credit awarded
for both exams is 8 quarter units).
Science
AP Exam GWC
Subject
Credit
GWC AA/
AS GE Area
Cal-GETC
Area &
Units for
Certification
CSU
Semester
Transfer
Units
UC
Semester
Transfer
Units
Biology BIOLG100
(4)
5 5B + 5C (4) 6 8 qt./5.3
sem.
Chemistry CHEMG130
(4)
5 5A + 5C
(4)
5
6 8 qt./5.3
sem.
Environmental
Science
(4) 5 5A + 5C
(3)
8
4 4 qt./2.6
sem.
Physics 1:
Algebra-
Based
PHYSG120
(4)
5 5A + 5C
11
(4)
4
11
8 qt./5.3
sem.
12
Physics 2:
Algebra-
Based
PHYSG125
(4)
5 5A + 5C
11
(4)
4
11
8 qt./5.3
sem.
12
Physics C:
Electricity
and
Magnetism
PHYSG125
(4)
5 5A + 5C
11
(3)
4
11
4 qt./2.6
sem.
Physics C:
Mechanics
PHYSG120
(4)
5 5A + 5C
11
(3)
4
11
4 qt./2.6
sem.
Seminar N/A N/A N/A 3 N/A
5
CSU: AP Chemistry Exam Limitation: 6 sem. units if taken prior to F09
8
CSU:Students who pass AP Environmental Science earn 4 units of
credit. Tests prior to Fall 2009 may apply to either B1+B3 or B2+B3 of
GE Breadth. Fall of 2009 or later, those credits may only apply to B1+B3
11
CSU: If a student passes more than one AP exam in physics, only six
units of credit may be applied to the baccalaureate, and only four units
of credit may be applied to general education.
12
UC:Physics B replaced by Physics 1 & 2 – 2015
(5.3 sem/8 qtr maximum for all tests)
World Languages and Cultures
AP Exam GWC
Subject
Credit
GWC AA/
AS GE Area
Cal-GETC
Area &
Units for
Certification
CSU
Semester
Transfer
Units
UC
Semester
Transfer
Units
Chinese
Language
and Culture
(6) 3 3B (3) 6 8 qt./5.3
sem.
French
Language
and Culture
(6) 3 3B (3) 6 8 qt./5.3
sem.
German
Language
and Culture
(6) 3 3B (3) 6 8 qt./5.3
sem.
Italian
Language
and Culture
(6) 3 3B (3) 6 8 qt./5.3
sem.
Japanese
Language
and Culture
(6) 3 3B (3) 6 8 qt./5.3
sem.
Latin (3) 3 3B (3) 6 8 qt./5.3
sem.
Advanced Placement (AP) 3
AP Exam GWC
Subject
Credit
GWC AA/
AS GE Area
Cal-GETC
Area &
Units for
Certification
CSU
Semester
Transfer
Units
UC
Semester
Transfer
Units
Spanish
Language
and Culture
SPANG180
(5) +
SPANG185
(5)
3 3B (3) 6 8 qt./5.3
sem.
Spanish
Literature
and Culture
(3) 3 3B (3) 6 8 qt./5.3
sem.
Notes
# Many Colleges or Universities apply AP credit toward satisfaction
of subject or specific requirements (e.g., major). AP policies
vary by institution. See the transfer institution’s application
of AP major preparation credit. See individual UC (https://
admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/admission-requirements/ap-exam-
credits/ap-credits/) and CSU campuses for AP major preparation credit.
See a counselor to discuss how AP is applied for transfer.
AA/AS: Students should be aware that AP test credit is evaluated by
corresponding it to an equivalent GWC course, e.g. HISTG170 History Of
The United States To 1876. A student who receives AP credit and then
takes the equivalent Golden West course will have the unit credit for such
duplication deducted prior to being awarded the AA/AS degree. Credit
by Advanced Placement exam is noted and listed first on a student’s
transcript, with units assigned and no grade.
Course credit and units granted to the local AA/AS may differ from course
credit and units granted by a transfer institution. See a Counselor.
CSU: All CSU campuses will accept the minimum units shown and apply
them toward fulfillment of the designated CSU general education area.
Please note that individual CSU campuses may choose to grant more
units than those specified toward completion of general education
requirements.
The AP Chart is based on the most current information available.
Although every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the
information provided, make sure to use the links below for the original
documents.
College Board: AP Courses & Exams (https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/)
CSU: AP Chart (https://www.calstate.edu/apply/transfer/Pages/External-
Exam-Credit.aspx)(for current CSU AP information).
CSU:Historical CSU AP (https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/7800250/
latest/#autoid-qjbn9) exam credit and changes
Cal-GETC GE: Cal- (https://icas-ca.org/standards-policies-and-
procedures-manual/)GETC Standards 1.3
UC Transfer Credit:UC Credit granted for AP exams (https://
admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/admission-requirements/ap-exam-
credits/ap-credits/)
UC AP major preparation individual campuses (https://
admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/admission-requirements/ap-exam-
credits/ap-credits/)
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What AP subjects are covered in this guide?
The guide covers a variety of AP subjects including Art, English Language and Literature, History, Mathematics, and Science. Each subject includes details on the corresponding Golden West College courses that students can receive credit for. For example, AP Biology can earn students credit for BIOL G100, while AP Calculus can provide credit for MATH G180 and MATH G185. This comprehensive overview helps students understand which AP exams align with their academic goals.
How does AP credit transfer to Golden West College?
AP credit transfers to Golden West College based on the scores achieved on the AP exams. A score of 3, 4, or 5 typically earns credit for corresponding college courses. However, some courses, such as PHYS G120 and PHYS G125, require a score of 5 for credit. Students must submit their official AP exam results to Admissions and Records to have their credits posted on their transcripts, ensuring they receive the appropriate recognition for their achievements.
What are the benefits of taking AP exams?
Taking AP exams allows high school students to earn college credit, potentially saving time and money in their college education. By scoring well on AP exams, students can place out of introductory courses, allowing them to take more advanced classes sooner. Additionally, AP courses can enhance a student's college application, demonstrating their readiness for college-level work. This guide helps students navigate the AP process and understand the implications of their scores.
What is the maximum credit awarded for AP exams?
The maximum credit awarded for AP exams varies by subject and institution. At Golden West College, students can earn up to 8 quarter units or 5.3 semester units for certain AP exams, such as Calculus and Physics. However, students should be aware that if they take multiple AP exams in the same subject area, only one exam may count toward their degree requirements. This guide provides clarity on how AP credits can be applied to students' academic plans.

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