| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| 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 during the summer and in December and January. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Summer sessions of varying lengths. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
nursing, criminal/social justice, business |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
chemical physics, diagnostic medical sonography, drawing |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
84% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
13:1 |
| Total faculty: |
344 men, 331 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
113 men, 119 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
231 men, 212 women |
| Graduation rate: |
66% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
not required for graduation |
| Physical education is required: |
no |
| There are religious requirements for graduation: |
yes |
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| Special programs offered: |
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student-designed majors, double majors, dual degrees, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, pass/fail grading option, internships, weekend college, distance learning |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Many minors offered. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-theology, pre-optometry, chiropractic, engineering, physician assistant, physical therapy, podiatry, occupational therapy |
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| Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
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early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education, bilingual/bicultural |
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| Cooperative programs are offered: |
no |
| Combined 2-2 programs available: |
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2-2 dental hygiene and vascular ultrasound technology programs. |
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| Combined 3-1 programs available: |
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3-1 diagnostic medical sonography, nuclear medicine technology, and radiation therapy programs. |
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| Combined 3-2 programs available: |
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3-2 medical lab science, perfusion technology, radiography, and respiratory care programs. |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Study abroad in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Puerto Rico, Spain, and Switzerland. |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered off-campus at Wheaton Coll. |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
offered off-campus at Illinois Inst of Tech. |
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Associate's Degrees
- Air Traffic Control
- Aviation Flight
- Aviation Maintenance
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accountancy
- Air Traffic Control
- Athletic Training
- Aviation Administration
- Aviation Maintenance Management
- Aviation Security
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business Administration
- Chemical Physics
- Chemistry
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Graphic Design
- Computer Science
- Criminal Social Justice
- Dental Hygiene
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Drawing
- Early Childhood/Special Education
- Economics
- Elected Studies
- Elementary Education
- Elementary Education/Special Education
- English
- Exercise/Movement Science
- Finance
- Forensic Criminal Investigation
- Health Care Leadership
- History
- Human Resources Management
- Illustration
- Information Systems
- Information Technology Management
- Interactive Media
- International Business
- International Relations
- Journalism
- Liberal Arts
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Middle Level Education
- Music
- Music Merchandising
- Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Nursing
- Organizational Communication
- Painting
- Paralegal Studies
- Philosophy
- Philosophy/Law
- Physics
- Physics/Applied Science
- Political Science
- Professional Studies
- Psychology
- Public Policy
- Public Relations/Advertising
- Radiation Therapy
- Radio/TV Broadcasting
- Radiography
- Sociology
- Spanish Language/Culture
- Special Education
- Sports Management
- Theatre
- Theology
- Transportation Administration
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems
- Vascular Ultrasound Technology
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Certificates
- Accounting
- Accounting and Business/Management
- Accounting and Computer Science
- Accounting and Finance
- Accounting and Related Services, Other
- Acting
- Administration of Special Education
- African-American/Black Studies
- Air Force JROTC/ROTC
- Air Traffic Controller
- Air Transportation, Other
- Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
- American History (United States)
- American Government and Politics (United States)
- American Literature (United States)
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Applied Economics
- Army JROTC/ROTC
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
- Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology Teacher Education
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Chemistry, General
- Chemistry, Other
- Communication and Media Studies, Other
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
- Comparative Literature
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
- Computer and Information Sciences, Other
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
- Computer Science
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Criminalistics and Criminal Science
- Criminology
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drawing
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Economics, Other
- Education, General
- Education, Other
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
- Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
- Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Educational Psychology
- Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Environmental Biology
- Environmental Science
- Ethnic Studies
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
- Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
- Finance, General
- Financial Planning and Services
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Fire Services Administration
- Graphic Design
- Historic Preservation and Conservation
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- History, Other
- Human Resources Development
- Human Resources Management and Services, Other
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Information Science/Studies
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Journalism
- Journalism, Other
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mathematics, Other
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Music History, Literature, and Theory
- Music Performance, General
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
- Music, Other
- Natural Sciences
- Nursing Administration
- Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
- Philosophy
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
- Philosophy, Other
- Physical Sciences
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Political Science and Government, Other
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Engineering
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Nursing Studies
- Pre-Pharmacy Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Psychology, General
- Psychology, Other
- Public Administration
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
- Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
- Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician
- Radio and Television
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Reading Teacher Education
- Real Estate
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religion/Religious Studies, Other
- School Psychology
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Secondary School Administration/Principalship
- Security and Loss Prevention Services
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Social Work, Other
- Sociology
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Transportation/Mobility Management
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Women's Studies
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Doctorates
- Educational Leadership for Teaching/Learning
- Nursing Practice
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Master's Degrees
- Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Adult Gerontology Primary Nurse Practitioner
- Aviation/Transportation
- Business Administration
- Business Analytics
- Chemical Physics
- Chemistry
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Computer Science
- Criminal/Social Justice
- Curriculum/Instruction/Instructional Technology
- Curriculum/Instruction/Literacy/ELL
- Curriculum/Instruction/Reading Teacher
- Data Science
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Educational Leadership
- Elementary Education
- English as a Second Language
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Finance
- Foreign Language Instruction
- Healthcare Systems Leadership
- Information Security
- Middle Level Education
- Nursing
- Nursing Education
- Occupational Therapy
- Organizational Leadership
- Physics
- Project Management
- Public Safety Administration
- Reading Specialist
- Reading/Literacy Reading Specialist
- School Counseling/Guidance
- Secondary Education
- Social Work
- Special Education
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit and/or placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit for CLEP general
- credit for CLEP subject
- neither credit nor placement for Regents College Exams (RCE)
- neither credit nor placement for ACT PEP
- credit and/or placement for DANTES
- credit for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant military experience
- credit for relevant life experience
- credit and/or placement for international baccalaureate
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| Restrictions on CEEB Advanced Placement options: |
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minimum score of 4 required on some exams. |
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- Accounting
- Accounting and Business/Management
- Accounting and Computer Science
- Accounting and Finance
- Accounting and Related Services, Other
- Acting
- Administration of Special Education
- African-American/Black Studies
- Air Force JROTC/ROTC
- Air Traffic Controller
- Air Transportation, Other
- Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
- American Government and Politics (United States)
- American History (United States)
- American Literature (United States)
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Applied Economics
- Army JROTC/ROTC
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
- Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology Teacher Education
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Chemistry, General
- Chemistry, Other
- Communication and Media Studies, Other
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Communication, Journalism and Related Programs, Other
- Comparative Literature
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, Other
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Computer Science
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Criminalistics and Criminal Science
- Criminology
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drawing
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Economics, Other
- Education, General
- Education, Other
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
- Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
- Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Educational Psychology
- Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Environmental Biology
- Environmental Science
- Ethnic and Cultural Studies
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
- Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
- Finance, General
- Financial Planning and Services
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Fire Services Administration
- Graphic Design
- Historic Preservation and Conservation
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- History, Other
- Human Resources Development
- Human Resources Management and Services, Other
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Information Science/Studies
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Journalism
- Journalism, Other
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mathematics, Other
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Military Studies
- Music History, Literature, and Theory
- Music Performance, General
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
- Music, Other
- Natural Sciences
- Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
- Nursing, Other
- Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
- Philosophy
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
- Philosophy, Other
- Physical Sciences
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Political Science and Government, Other
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Engineering
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Nursing Studies
- Pre-Pharmacy Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Psychology, General
- Psychology, Other
- Public Administration
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
- Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
- Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician
- Radio and Television
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Reading Teacher Education
- Real Estate
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religion/Religious Studies, Other
- School Psychology
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Secondary School Administration/Principalship
- Security and Loss Prevention Services
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Social Work, Other
- Sociology
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Transportation/Transportation Management
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Wind and Percussion Instruments
- Women's Studies
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