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Belhaven University

Belhaven University
1500 Peachtree Street
Jackson, MS 39202

Official telephone: (601) 968-5928
Fax number: (601) 968-9998
Website: www.belhaven.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in late August and early 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 August and January.
Number and length of summer sessions: Two summer sessions of five weeks each.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: business administration, education, social sciences
Majors with the lowest enrollment: philosophy, computer Science, arts admininstration
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 67%
Student:Faculty ratio: 11:1
Total faculty: 221 men, 185 women
Full-time faculty: 63 men, 50 women
Part-time faculty: 158 men, 135 women
Graduation rate: 51% within six years

Belhaven 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:
student-designed majors, double majors, dual degrees, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, pass/fail grading option, internships, distance learning
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Minors offered in accounting, art, biblical studies, biology, business administration, chemistry, Christian ministry, communication, creative writing, dance, English, family studies, finance, health/physical education, history, management, marketing, mathematics, music, philosophy, political science, psychology, secondary education, sociology, sports administration, sports medicine, sports ministry, and theatre.
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-theology, engineering
Education certifications are offered: yes
Education certifications:
early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education
Cooperative programs are offered: no
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: no
Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: Washington Semester (American University), American Studies Program (Washington, D.C.), Focus on the Family Institute.
Army ROTC: offered off-campus at Jackson St U.
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: offered off-campus at Jackson St U.

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Biblical Studies
  • General Studies
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Art
  • Arts Administration
  • Biblical Studies
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Business Management
  • Chemistry
  • Classical Education Studies
  • Computer Science
  • Creative Writing
  • Dance
  • Elementary Education
  • English
  • Graphic Design
  • Healthcare Administration
  • History
  • Humanities
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Music Education
  • Musical Theatre
  • Nursing
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Social Services
  • Sports Administration
  • Sports Medicine
  • Sports Ministry
  • Theatre
Master's Degrees

  • Business Administration
  • Education
  • Health Administration
  • Leadership
  • Public Administration
  • Sports Administration
  • Teaching

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for DANTES
  • credit and/or placement for school's own challenge exams
  • credit for relevant military experience
  • credit for relevant life experience
  • credit for international baccalaureate

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