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Christian Brothers University

Christian Brothers University
650 East Parkway South
Memphis, TN 38104

Official telephone: (901) 321-3000
Toll-free telephone: (877) 321-4228
Fax number: (901) 321-3494
Website: www.cbu.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 August and January.
Number and length of summer sessions: Two summer sessions of five weeks each.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: business, psychology, natural science
Majors with the lowest enrollment: studio arts, physics, child development

Christian Brothers University
REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
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
Minimum GPA required to graduate: 2.0

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Minors offered in American studies, behavioral science, biology, business administration, chemistry, economics, electrical engineering/computer science, foreign language, French, gerontology, global studies, international business, mathematics, peace studies, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, public health, religious studies, sociology, Spanish, sustainability studies, theatre arts, visual art, and women's studies.
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-theology
Education certifications are offered: yes
Education certifications:
early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education
Cooperative programs are offered: no
Combined 2-2 programs available:
2-2 electrical engineering/computer science and mathematics/computer science programs.
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: yes
Study abroad opportunities:
Study abroad in Australia, Brazil, China, France, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
Army ROTC: offered off-campus at U of Memphis.
Navy ROTC: offered off-campus at U of Memphis.
Air Force ROTC: offered off-campus at U of Memphis.

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Business Studies
  • General Studies
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Applied Psychology
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biomedical Science
  • Business Administration
  • Business Studies
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Child Development
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Creative Writing
  • Cultural Studies
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Ecology
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering Management
  • Engineering Physics
  • English
  • English for Corporate Communications
  • History
  • Liberal Studies
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics/Computer Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Natural Science
  • Nursing
  • Physics
  • Psychology
  • Religion/Philosophy
  • Special Education
  • Visual Art
Master's Degrees

  • Accountancy
  • Business Administration
  • Catholic Studies
  • Computer Information Systems
  • Education
  • Education Leadership
  • Health Care Management
  • Physician Assistant Studies
  • Teaching

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 4 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • neither credit nor placement for Regents College Exams (RCE)
  • credit and/or placement for ACT PEP
  • credit for DANTES
  • credit and/or placement for school's own challenge exams
  • credit for relevant military experience
  • credit for relevant life experience
  • credit and/or placement for international baccalaureate
Restrictions on CEEB Advanced Placement options:
scores of 3 may be considered; acceptable scores vary by department.

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