Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB)

Advanced Placement

Advanced Placement Examinations, consisting of both objective and free response sections, are administered by the College Board to students who have completed college-level Advanced Placement courses in high school. A score of 1 through 5 is assigned by a group of evaluators based on the score for the objective section and review of the free response questions. Carthage awards credit in recognition of scores 3 through 5, unless indicated differently below. Entering students who wish credit for Advanced Placement must submit official results to the Carthage Registrar's Office.

Advanced Placement Courses and Carthage Policy

All advanced placement courses are subject to departmental review of scores and/or booklet before credits are awarded. AP scores must be 3 or above to receive Carthage credit, unless indicated differently below.

Art History: 4 credits in Art 115 (Introduction to Art History).

Biology: 4 credits in non-lab biology (elective).

Calculus AB: 4 credits in Math 112 (Calculus I) with score of 3 or 4.

(See department for score of 5)

Calculus BC: 4 credits in Math 113 (Calculus II)  with score of 5.
(See department for scores of 3 or 4)

Chemistry: 4 credits in Chem 101 (General Chemistry).

Computer Science A: Submit scores and booklet for departmental review.

Computer Science AB: Submit scores and booklet for departmental review.

Macroeconomics: 4 credits in Econ 102 (Principles of Macroeconomics).

Microeconomics: 4 credits in Econ 101 (Principles of Microeconomics).

English Language: 4 credits in English (elective).

English Literature: 4 credits in Engl 106 (Interpreting Literature).

Environmental Science: 4 credits in Geog 255 (Env Geog: Working with the Earth). 

European History: 4 credits in Hist 111 (Issues in European History I).

French Language/Literature: Placement indicator at Carthage required.

German Language: Placement indicator at Carthage required.

Government & Politics: U.S.: 4 credits in Pols 240 (American Government: National, State and Local).

Government & Politics: Comparative: 4 credits in Pols 103 (Introduction to Comparative Politics).

Latin: Placement indicator at Carthage College required.

Music Theory (Aural): 1 credit in Musi 102 (Aural Skills I).

Music Theory (Non-Aural): 3 credits in Musi 101 (Music Theory I).

Physics B: Submit scores and booklet for departmental review.

Physics C (Electricity/Magnetism): Submit scores and booklet for departmental review.

Physics C (Mechanics): Submit scores and booklet for departmental review.

Psychology: 4 credits in Psych 150 (Introduction to Psychology); requires a score of four or higher.

Spanish Language/Literature: Placement indicator at Carthage required.

Statistics: 4 credits in Math 106 (Elementary Statistics).

Studio Art: Submit scores and booklet for departmental review.

U.S. History: 4 credits in Hist 100 (Issues in American History).

World History: Submit score and booklet for departmental review.

International Baccalaureate

The International Baccalaureate (IB) is an internationally-recognized program that enables students to follow a special curriculum and take specific examinations to fulfill secondary school graduation requirements. The IB diploma program is recognized by Carthage for purposes of admission, course credit, and advanced standing or placement. These examinations are given in high schools that have the IB program. Credit is based on a review of the candidate's IB program. Credit may be given for scores of 4 or higher in selected Higher Level examinations. A maximum of 32 credit hours of alternative credit may be counted toward graduation. This includes IB, AP, and CLEP. No credit will be awarded for Subsidiary level examinations. For additional information, contact the Office of Admissions.
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