Amarillo College

Amarillo College Academics

There is no accelarated degree program at Amarillo College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Amarillo College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit. Additionally, Amarillo College has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

Amarillo College offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted			Unknown
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Amarillo College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At Amarillo College?

Amarillo College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	false
Science	false
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Amarillo College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Amarillo College

When choosing a major, Amarillo College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Amarillo College.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Double Majoring at Amarillo College

Amarillo College does not offer double majors. Students must choose one area of study to focus on.

Frequently Asked Questions About Amarillo College

Does Amarillo College Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Amarillo College does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Amarillo College Offer Online Classes?

✅ Amarillo College has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Amarillo College Offer AP Credit?

✅ Amarillo College offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Amarillo College Have An Honors Program?

✅ Amarillo College offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students.

Does Amarillo College Require Internships?

❌ Students at Amarillo College are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Amarillo College does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.

Additional Information About Amarillo College