Advanced Placement (AP)
Students may earn credit for College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) Advanced Placement (AP) Tests with scores of 3, 4, or 5. AP credit can be used to meet IGETC, CSU GE and A.A. general Education (GE) and/or major requirements.
Official test scores must be submitted to Coastline’s Admissions and Records Office. Students must have the College Board send AP exam results to the Admissions Office (hand carried copies will not be accepted) for use on the A.A. or GE patterns.
Transfer Students: Course credit and units granted at Coastline College may differ from course credit and units granted by a transfer institution. See the transfer institution’s application of AP major preparation credit. UC AP major preparation credit: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/admission-requirements/ap-exam-credits/ap-credits/. CSU major preparation credit: see individual CSU campus websites. This AP Chart is based on the most current information available. Although every attempt has been made to assure the accuracy of the information provided, make sure to use the links below to view the source documents:
- AP Courses and Exams College Board: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/course-index-page
- CSU Systemwide Credit for External Examinations: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply/transfer/Pages/upper-division-transfer.aspx
- IGETC Standards, Policies, and Procedures: http://icas-ca.org/standards-policies-and-procedures-manual
- UC AP Credit: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/exam-credit/ap-credits/
Associate degrees: Students should be aware that AP test credit is evaluated by corresponding it to an equivalent Coastline College course. A student who receives AP credit and then takes the equivalent Coastline College course will have the unit credit for such duplication deducted prior to being awarded the Associate degree. Advanced Placement exam results and courses for which credit is granted will be posted on a student’s transcript, with units assigned and no grade.
CSU GE: The Advanced Placement examinations may be incorporated into the certification of CSU General Education-Breadth requirements by any certifying institution. All CSU campuses will accept the minimum units shown and apply them toward fulfillment of the designated General Education-Breadth area if the examination is included as part of a full or subject-area certification. Please note that individual CSU campuses may choose to grant more units than those specified toward completion of General Education-Breadth requirements.
Art
| AP Examination | CCC Subject Credit | CCC AA/AS Local GE Area | CSU GE Area & Units for Certification | CSU Semester Transfer Units | IGETC Area & Units for Certification | UC Semester Transfer Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2D Art and Design | ART C110 (3) | C | N/A | 3 | N/A | 5.3* |
| 3D Art and Design | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3 | N/A | 5.3* |
| Art History | ART C100 (3) and ART C101 (3) | C | C1 or C2 (3) | 6 | 3A or 3B (3) | 5.3 |
| Drawing | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3 | N/A | 5.3* |
| Music Theory | (3) | C | C1 (3) prior to Fall 2009 | 6 | N/A | 5.3 |
| *Art Exam Limit | *5.3 unit max |
English
| AP Examination | CCC Subject Credit | CCC AA/AS Local GE Area | CSU GE Area & Units for Certification | CSU Semester Transfer Units | IGETC Area & Units for Certification | UC Semester Transfer Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Composition | ENGL C100 (4)* | A2 | A2 (3) | 6 | 1A (3) | 5.3* |
| English Literature and Composition | ENGL C100 (4)* and ENGL C140 (3)* | A2 and C2 | A2 and C2 (6) | 6 | 1A or 3B (3) | 5.3* |
| *English Exams Limit | *Max 1 exam | *5.3 unit max |
History and Social Sciences
| AP Examination | CCC Subject Credit | CCC AA/AS Local GE Area | CSU GE Area & Units for Certification | CSU Semester Transfer Units | IGETC Area & Units for Certification | UC Semester Transfer Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative Government and Politics | PSCI C185 (3) | D | D8 (3) | 3 | 4H (3) | 2.6 |
| European History | HIST C180 (3) and HIST C185 (3) | C or D | C2 or D6 (3) | 6 | 3B or 4F (3) | 5.3 |
| Human Geography | GEOG C185 (3) | D | D5 (3) | 3 | 4E (3) | 2.6 |
| Macro-economics | ECON C175 (3) | D | D2 (3) | 3 | 4B (3) | 2.6 |
| Micro-economics | ECON C170 (3) | D | D2 (3) | 3 | 4B (3) | 2.6 |
| Psychology | PSYC C100 (3) | D | D9 (3) | 3 | 4I (3) | 2.6 |
| United States Government and Politics | (3) | D | D8 and US2 (3)1 | 3 | 4H (3) | 2.6 |
| United States History | HIST C170 (3) and HIST C175 (3) | C or D | C2 or D6 + US1 (3) | 6 | 3B or 4F (3) | 5.3 |
| World History | HIST C161 (3) and HIST C162 (3) | C or D | C2 or D6 (3); D6* (3) prior to Fall 2009 | 6 | 3B or 4F (3) | 5.3 |
| World History: Modern | HIST C161 (3) and HIST C162 (3) | C or D | C2 or D6 (3) | 3 | 3B or 4F (3) | 5.3 |
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Doesn't fulfill California Government requirement
Math and Computer Science
| AP Examination | CCC Subject Credit | CCC AA/AS Local GE Area | CSU GE Area & Units for Certification | CSU Semester Transfer Units | IGETC Area & Units for Certification | UC Semester Transfer Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | MATH C180 (5)1 | A3 | B4 (3) | 3 | 2A (3) | 2.6 |
| Calculus BC3 | Score 3 or 4: MATH C180 (5); Score 5: MATH C180 (5) and MATH C185 (5)1 | A3 | B4 (3) | 6 | 2A (3) | 5.3 |
| Calculus BC/ AB Subscore | MATH C180 (5)1 | A3 | B4 (3) | 3 | 2A (3) | 2.6 |
| *Calculus Exams Limit | 1 exam max credit2 | 1 exam max credit | 5.3 unit max | |||
| Computer Science: A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3 | N/A | 1.6 prior to Fall 2018 / 5.3 |
| Computer Science: AB | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6 | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Science Principles | N/A | N/A | B4 (3) | 6 | N/A | 5.3 |
| *Computer Science Exams Limit (AB Supersedes A) | 1 exam max credit | 1 exam max credit | 2.6 unit max | |||
| Precalculus | MATH C170 (5) | A3 | B4 (3) | |||
| Statistics | MATH C160 (4) | A3 | B4 (3) | 3 | 2A (3) | 2.6 |
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Score 5 for MATH C180 and MATH C185
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10 units maximum
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AB subscore on Calculus BC examination - 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.
Science
| AP Examination | CCC Subject Credit | CCC AA/AS Local GE Area | CSU GE Area & Units for Certification | CSU Semester Transfer Units | IGETC Area & Units for Certification | UC Semester Transfer Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | BIOL C100C (4) | B | B2 and B3 (4) | 6 | 5B and 5C (4) | 5.3 |
| Chemistry | CHEM C110 (5) | B | B1 and B3 (4) / B1 and B3 (6) prior to Fall 2009 | 6 | 5A and 5C (4) | 5.3 |
| Environ-mental Science | (4) | B | B1 and B3 (4) / B1 and B3 OR B2 and B3 (4) prior to Fall 2009 | 4 | 5A and 5C (3) | 2.6 |
| Physics 1 | PHYS C120 (4) | B | B1 and B3 (4)* | 4* | 5A and 5C (4) | 5.3* |
| Physics 2 | PHYS C125 (4) | B | B1 and B3 (4)* | 4* | 5A and 5C (4) | 5.3* |
| Physics B (prior to Fall 2009) | PHYS C110 (3) | B | B1 and B3 (6)* | 6* | N/A | N/A |
| Physics B (Fall 2009-Fall 2013) | PHYS C110 (3) | B | B1 and B3 (4)* | 6* | N/A | N/A |
| Physics C: Mechanics | PHYS C120 (4) | B | B1 and B3 (4)* | 4* | 5A and 5C (3) | 2.6* |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | PHYS C125 (4) | B | B1 and B3 (4)* | 4* | 5A and 5C (3) | 2.6* |
| *Physics Exams Limit | 4 unit max | 6 unit max | 5.3 unit max |
World Languages and Cultures
| AP Examination | CCC Subject Credit | CCC AA/AS Local GE Area | CSU GE Area & Units for Certification | CSU Semester Transfer Units | IGETC Area & Units for Certification | UC Semester Transfer Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Language and Culture | CHIN C185 (5) | C | C2 (3) | 6 | 3B and 6A (3) | 5.3 |
| French Language (Fall 2009-Fall 2011) | FREN C185 (5) | C | C2 (3) | 6 | 3B and 6A (3) | 5.3 |
| French Language | FREN C185 (5) | C | C2 (6) prior to Fall 2009 / C2 (3) Fall 2009-Fall 2011 | 6 | 3B and 6A (3) | 5.3 |
| French Language and Culture | FREN C185 (5) | C | C2 (3) | 6 | 3B and 6A (3) | 5.3 |
| French Literature (prior to Fall 2009) | FREN C260 (3) | C | C2 (3) | 6 | 3B and 6A (3) | 5.3 |
| German Language (prior to Fall 2009) | (5) | C2 | C2 (6) | 6 | 3B and 6A (3) | 5.3 |
| German Language (prior to Fall 2011) | (5) | C2 | C2 (3) | 6 | 3B and 6A (3) | 5.3 |
| German Language and Culture | (5) | C | C2 (3) | 6 | 3B and 6A (3) | 5.3 |
| Italian Language and Culture | ITAL C185 (5) | C | C2 (3) | 6 | 3B or 6A (3) | 5.3 |
| Japanese Language and Culture | JAPN C185 (5) | C | C2 (3) | 6 | 3B or 6A (3) | 5.3 |
| Latin | (3) | C | C2 (3) | 3 | 3B and 6A (3) | 5.3 |
| Latin Literature (prior to Fall 2009) | (3) | C | C2 (3) | 6 | 3B or 6A (3) | 2.6 |
| Latin: Vergil (prior to Fall 2012) | (3) | C | C2 (3) | 3 | 3B or 6A (3) | 2.6 |
| Spanish Language | SPAN C185 (5) | C | C2 (3) / C2 (6) prior to Fall 2014 | 6 | 3B and 6A (3) | 5.3 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | SPAN C185 (5) | C | C2 (3) | 6 | 3B and 6A (3) | 5.3 |
| Spanish Literature | (3) | C | C2 (3) / C2 (6) prior to Fall 2013 | 6 | 3B and 6A (3) | 5.3 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | SPAN C185 (5) | C | C2 (3) | 6 | 3B and 6A (3) | 5.3 |