Alabama State University

Alabama State University requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Alabama State University, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Alabama State University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP creditbut not IB credits. Additionally, Alabama State University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 28% of students who start college at Alabama State University graduate within six years.

Alabama State University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

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

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

Which Courses Are Required At Alabama State University?

Alabama State University 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 are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Alabama State University.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	Yes

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

Majors at Alabama State University

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

Student Designed Majors

Alabama State University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Alabama State University does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Alabama State University

Alabama State University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama State University

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Does Alabama State University Offer Learning Disability Services?

❌ Alabama State University does not offer services for students with disabilities.

Does Alabama State University Offer Online Classes?

✅ Alabama State University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Alabama State University Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Alabama State University 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 Alabama State University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Alabama State University 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. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Alabama State University.

Does Alabama State University Require Internships?

❌ Alabama State University does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Alabama State University

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Alabama State University Library

The main library on campus is the Levi Watkins Learning Center and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Alabama State University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Alabama State University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Alabama State University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Alabama State University has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Alabama State University include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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