Miami Dade College Advanced Placement Program (AP) - Effective September 1, 2025 - Credit Utilization Chart

Sep 20, 2026

Miami Dade College’s Advanced Placement (AP) credit utilization chart defines the minimum passing scores, equivalent MDC subject areas, and course equivalents for AP examinations effective September 1, 2025. The document explains that students can earn up to 75% of their degree through credit-by-exam options and may be assured AP credit transfers within Florida for a completed Associate in Arts. It also notes that AP acceptance depends on contacting the receiving senior institution when questions arise. An advising recommendation precedes exam registration.

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AP Credit Utilization Chart

AP Examination to MDC Course Equivalencies

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Miami Dade College Advanced Placement Program (AP) Effective: September 1, 2025 General Information Miami Dade College uses the minimum scores, credits, and guidelines for awarding credit for exams established by the State of Florida's Articulation Coordinating Committee (ACC) . The chart below indicates how AP credit will be utilized at MDC. Students transferring to a public senior institution within the state are assured that AP credit will transfer when earned as a part of a completed Associate in Arts degree. However, it is the student's responsibility to contact the senior institution if any question exists concerning the acceptance of AP scores. All interested students are encouraged to see an academic advisor before registering for the examinations. Students may earn up to 75% of their degree (or up to 45 semester credits) at MDC through credit-by-exam options. More information about AP, including recent test information guides, can be found online at [https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/](https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/) . | Advanced Placement Examination | MDConnect
Test
Components | MDC
Subject
Area* | Equivalent Course | Semester
Credits | Minimum
Passing
Score | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2-D Art and Design
(previously Studio Art: 2-D Design Portfolio) | TA15 | H | ART 1201 | 3 | 3 | | 3-D Art and Design
(previously Studio Art: 3-D Design Portfolio) | TA16 | H | ART 1203 | 3 | 3 | | African American Studies | TA10 | H | TNFR 9911 | 3 | 3 | | Art History
(for exams taken prior to May 17, 2018) | TA13 | H | ARH 1000
ARH 2050 & ARH 2051 | 3 6 | 3 4 | | Art History
(for exams taken on or after May 17, 2018) | TA13 | H | ARH 1000
ARH 1000 & (ARH 2050 or ARH 2051) | 3 6 | 3 4 | | Biology | TA20 | N | BSC 1005 & BSC1005L
BSC 2010 & BSC 2010L
BSC 2010 & BSC 2010L and BSC 2011 & BSC 2011L | 4 5
10 | 3 4
5 | | Calculus AB | TA66 | M | MAC 2311 | 5 | 3 | | Calculus BC (includes an AB subscore in addition to regular scores) | TA68 | M | MAC 2311
MAC 2311 & MAC 2312 | 5 9 | 3 4 | | Calculus AB sub-score (subscore is evaluated based upon Calculus AB exam) | TA69 | M | MAC2311 | 5 | 3 | | Capstone Research | TA23 | O | TNFR 9902 | 3 | 3 | | Capstone Seminar | TA22 | O | IDS 1350 | 3 | 3 | | Chemistry | TA25 | N | CHM 1020 & CHM 1020L
CHM 1045 & CHM 1045L or CHM 1040 & CHM 1045L
CHM 1045 & CHM 1045L and CHM 1046 & CHM 1046L | 4 5
10 | 3 4
5 | | Chinese Language and Culture | TA28 | O | CHI 2220
CHI 2220 & CHI 2221 | 4 8 | 3 4 | | Computer Science A | TA31 | O | CGS 1075 (unique to this exam) | 3 | 3 | | Computer Science AB (Discontinued in 2009) | TA33 | O | CGS 1076 (unique to this exam) | 3 | 3 | | Computer Science Principles | TA32 | O | COP 1000 | 4 | 3 | | Drawing
(previously Studio Art: Drawing Portfolio | TA14 | H | ART 1300 | 3 | 3 | | Economics-Macro | TA35 | S | ECO 2013 | 3 | 3 | | Economics-Micro | TA34 | S | ECO 2023 | 3 | 3 | | English Language and Composition | TA36 | E | ENC 1101 or Gen. Ed. Elective if already satisfied ENC 1101 & ENC 1102 or Gen. Ed. Electives if already satisfied | 3 6 | 3 4 | | English Literature and Composition | TA37 | E & H | ENC 1101 or Course in AML, ENL or LIT
ENC 1101 & either ENC 1102 or LIT 1005
(unique to this exam) | 3 6 | 3 4 | | Environmental Science | TA40 | O | EVR 1001 (ISC 1051 Prior to 9/2025) | 3 | 3 | | European History | TA43 | S | EUH 2009 (unique to this exam)
EUH 1000 & EUH 1001 | 3 6 | 3 4 | | French Language and Culture | TA48 | O | FRE 2220
FRE 2220 & FRE 2221 | 4 8 | 3 4 | | French Literature (Discontinued in 2011) | NONE | O | FRW 2010
FRW 2010 & FRW 2011 | 3 6 | 3 4 | | German Language and Culture | TA55 | O | GER 2220
GER 2220 & GER 2221 | 4 8 | 3 4 | Miami Dade College Advanced Placement Program (AP) Effective: September 1, 2025 | Advanced Placement Examination | MDConnect
Test
Components | MDC
Subject
Area* | Equivalent Course |

FAQs

What does the AP credit chart specify for Miami Dade College?

It specifies the AP examination, MDConnect test components, MDC subject area codes, equivalent MDC courses, semester credits, and the minimum passing score required for credit.

How does AP credit transfer for students entering a public senior institution in Florida?

Students transferring to a public senior institution within Florida are assured that AP credit will transfer when earned as part of a completed Associate in Arts degree.

Is AP credit acceptance the same for every receiving institution?

No. Even though Florida public institutions are assured under specific conditions, the student is responsible for contacting the senior institution regarding acceptance of AP scores.

Sep 20, 2026

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