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Clarke University

Clarke University
1550 Clarke Drive
Dubuque, IA 52001

Official telephone: (563) 588-6300
Toll-free telephone: (888) 825-2753
Fax number: (563) 588-6789
Website: www.clarke.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: Three summer sessions, one of four weeks, one of six weeks, and one of eight weeks.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: nursing, psychology, business administration
Majors with the lowest enrollment: drama, religious studies, Spanish
Average freshman GPA: 3 on a 4.0 scale
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 76%
Student:Faculty ratio: 9:1
Total faculty: 51 men, 105 women
Full-time faculty: 29 men, 60 women
Part-time faculty: 22 men, 45 women
Graduation rate: 56% within six years

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, pass/fail grading option, internships, distance learning
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Minors offered in art, art history, biology, business accounting, business administration, chemistry, communication, computer information systems, criminal justice, drama, English, graphic design, history, mathematics, music, philosophy, political science, psychology, religious studies, sociology, Spanish, and writing.
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, engineering, chiropractic, physical therapy, podiatry, medical technology
Education certifications are offered: yes
Education certifications:
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: yes
Army ROTC: offered off-campus at U of Dubuque.
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Liberal Studies
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Art
  • Art History
  • Athletic Training
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Information Systems
  • Drama
  • Education
  • English
  • Environmental Studies
  • Food Science
  • Graphic Design
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Music Education
  • Musical Theatre
  • Nursing
  • Philosophy
  • Psychology
  • Religious Studies
  • Spanish
  • Sport Management
Doctorates

  • Nursing Practice
  • Physical Therapy
Master's Degrees

  • Business Administration
  • Education
  • Nursing
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Social Work

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
  • credit and/or placement for DANTES
  • credit and/or placement for relevant military experience
  • credit and/or placement for relevant life experience
  • credit and/or placement for international baccalaureate

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