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Texas Christian University

Texas Christian University
2800 South University Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76129

Official telephone: (817) 257-7000
Toll-free telephone: (800) TCU-FROG
Fax number: (817) 257-7333
Website: www.tcu.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in late August and mid-January.
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students held in June, July, and August.
Number and length of summer sessions: Summer sessions of three to 10 weeks each.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: nursing, finance, communication studies
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 90%
Student:Faculty ratio: 13:1
Total faculty: 512 men, 469 women
Full-time faculty: 336 men, 287 women
Part-time faculty: 176 men, 182 women
Graduation rate: 76% within six years

Texas Christian University
REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: required of some for graduation
Physical education is required: no
There are religious requirements for graduation: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, Phi Beta Kappa, pass/fail grading option, internships, distance learning
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Minors offered in accounting, actuarial mathematics, anthropology, applied physics, art, art administration, art history, Asian studies, astronomy, astronomy/physics, biology, British studies, business administration, chemistry, child development, classical studies, combined sciences, communication disorders, computer information technology, communication studies, computer science, criminal justice, economics, educational studies, energy technology/management, English, environmental science, film/TV/digital media, finance, fitness, French, geography, geology, German, health, healthy aging, health care ethics, history, interdisciplinary studies, international economics, Italian, Jewish studies, journalism, Latina/o studies, lighting, mathematics, movement science, music, nutrition, philosophy, physical education, physics, political science, psychology, psychology of leadership, ranch management, religion, social work, sociology, Spanish, Spanish for health professions, Spanish for business professions, theatre, urban studies, women's studies, and writing/creative writing.
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry, podiatric medicine, physician assistant
Education certifications are offered: yes
Education certifications:
early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education, bilingual/bicultural
Cooperative programs are offered: no
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: yes
Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: Oklahoma State University Geology Field Work.
Study abroad opportunities:
Study abroad in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bonaire, Botswana, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, the Czech Republic, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Ghana, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Morocco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
Army ROTC: offered on-campus
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: offered on-campus

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Actuarial Mathematics
  • Anthropology
  • Applied Geoscience
  • Art Education
  • Art History
  • Astronomy/Physics
  • Athletic Training
  • Ballet
  • Ballet/Modern Dance
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Business Information Systems
  • Business Information Systems/International
  • Chemistry
  • Child Development
  • Church Music
  • Combined Sciences
  • Communication Studies
  • Computer Information Technology
  • Computer Science
  • Coordinated Dietetics
  • Criminal Justice
  • Didactic Dietetics
  • Early Childhood Education/Bilingual
  • Early Childhood Education/ESOL
  • Early Childhood Education/Special Education
  • Economics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Engineering/Electrical/Energy Systems Focus
  • Engineering/Mechanical/Energy Systems Focus
  • English
  • Entrepreneurial Management
  • Entrepreneurial Management International
  • Environmental Science
  • Fashion Merchandising
  • Film/Television/Digital Media/Sports Broadcasting
  • Film/TV/Digital Media
  • Finance
  • Finance/Real Estate
  • Finance/Real Estate International
  • Food Management
  • French
  • General Studies
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • German
  • Graphic Design
  • Habilitation of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing
  • Health Fitness
  • History
  • Instrumental Music Education
  • Instrumental Performance
  • Interior Design
  • International Accounting
  • International Economics
  • International Finance
  • International Marketing
  • Journalism
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Middle School Education - English Language Arts & Reading-ESL
  • Middle School Education/Mathematics
  • Middle School Education/Science
  • Middle School Education/Social Studies
  • Modern Dance
  • Movement Science
  • Music
  • Music Composition
  • Music Theory
  • Musical Theatre
  • Neuroscience
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Organ Performance
  • Philosophy
  • Physical Education
  • Physical Education/Strength/Conditioning
  • Physics
  • Piano Pedagogy
  • Piano Performance
  • Political Science
  • Political Science/International Relations
  • Pre-Health Professions
  • Psychology
  • Ranch Management
  • Religion
  • Secondary Education - English Language Arts & Reading with ESL
  • Secondary Education/Life Science
  • Secondary Education/Physical Science
  • Secondary Education/Social Studies
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Spanish/Hispanic Studies
  • Speech Language Pathology
  • Sports Psychology
  • Strategic Communications
  • String Performance
  • Studio Art
  • Studio Art/Ceramics
  • Studio Art/Painting
  • Studio Art/Photography
  • Studio Art/Printmaking
  • Studio Art/Sculpture
  • Supply/Value Chain Management
  • Supply/Value Chain Management/International
  • Theatre
  • Theatre Production
  • Theatre Studies
  • Theatre/Acting
  • Theatre/Design
  • Vocal Music Education
  • Vocal Performance
  • Writing
Doctorates

  • Chemistry
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Conducting
  • Counseling/Counselor Education
  • Curriculum Studies
  • English
  • Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Higher Education Leadership
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Music Composition
  • Nurse Administrator
  • Nurse Anesthesia
  • Nursing Practice
  • Organ Performance
  • Physics
  • Physics/Astrophysics
  • Physics/Biophysics
  • Piano Pedagogy
  • Piano Performance
  • Psychology
  • Rhetoric/Composition
  • Science Education
  • String Performance
  • Vocal Performance
  • Wind/Percussion Performance
Master's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Art History
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Business Administration/Energy
  • Business Administration/Health Care
  • Chemistry
  • Clinical Nurse Leader
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Communication Studies
  • Conducting/Band
  • Conducting/Choral
  • Conducting/Orchestral
  • Criminal Justice
  • Curriculum & Instruction/Curriculum Studies
  • Curriculum & Instruction/Language & Literacy
  • Curriculum & Instruction/Mathematics Education
  • Curriculum & Instruction/Science Education
  • Educational Leadership
  • English
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Science
  • Geology
  • Guidance/Counseling
  • History
  • Journalism
  • Kinesiology
  • Liberal Arts
  • Mathematics
  • Music Composition
  • Music Education
  • Music Education/Piano Pedagogy
  • Music Theory
  • Nursing Education
  • Organ Performance
  • Physics
  • Piano Pedagogy
  • Piano Performance
  • Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Special Education
  • Speech-Language Pathology
  • Strategic Communication
  • String Performance
  • Studio Art
  • Studio Art/Painting
  • Studio Art/Printmaking
  • Studio Art/Sculpture
  • Supply/Value Chain Management
  • Vocal Performance
  • Wind/Percussion Performance

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit and/or placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • credit and/or placement for CLEP general
  • credit and/or placement for CLEP subject
  • neither credit nor placement for Regents College Exams (RCE)
  • neither credit nor placement for ACT PEP
  • neither credit nor placement for DANTES
  • neither credit nor placement for school's own challenge exams
  • neither credit nor placement for relevant military experience
  • neither credit nor placement for relevant life experience
  • credit and/or placement for international baccalaureate

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