| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in August. |
| 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, August, and January. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Two summer sessions of five weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
management, communication, exercise/sport science |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
health administration, economics, Spanish |
| Average freshman GPA: |
3 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
65% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
18:1 |
| Total faculty: |
385 men, 329 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
255 men, 178 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
130 men, 151 women |
| Graduation rate: |
43% 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: |
no |
| Minimum GPA required to graduate: |
2.0 |
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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, distance learning |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Minors offered in actuarial science, actuarial science/risk management, anthropology, applied mathematics, applied physics, art education, art history, art studio, Asian studies, biology, business administration, chemistry, coastal geology, communication, computer science, creative writing, criminology, dramatic arts, economics, English, environmental science, environmental studies, exercise science, French, geographic information systems, German, global studies, graphic design, health promotion, history, hospitality resort and tourism management, intelligence/security studies, international business studies, journalism, Latin American studies, linguistics, marine science, marketing, medical humanities, Middle Eastern studies, middle grades education mathematics, music, new media/digital culture, peace and conflict studies, philosophy, photography, political science, pre-law, psychology, religious studies, scientific computing, sociology, southern studies, Spanish, sport coaching, sport studies, statistics, web application development, and women's/gender studies. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-theology |
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| Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
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early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education |
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| Cooperative programs are offered: |
no |
| Combined 3-2 programs available: |
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3-2 engineering program with Clemson U. |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: |
Washington Semester (American University) |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Study abroad in Australia, Belgium, Bimini, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Scotland, South Africa, and Spain. |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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Educational Leadership (Ed.S.), Instructional Technology (Ed.S.), Professional Golf Management, Wall Fellows, and mentor programs. |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered on-campus |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Applied Physics
- Art History
- Art Studio
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Early Childhood Education
- Economics
- Elementary Education
- Engineering Science
- English
- Exercise/Sport Science
- Finance
- Graphic Design
- Health Administration
- History
- Hospitality/Restaurant/Tourism Management
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Management
- Marine Science
- Marketing
- Mathematics/Applied Mathematics
- Middle Level Education
- Music
- Musical Theatre
- Nursing
- Philosophy
- Physical Education/Teacher Education
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Recreation Sports Management
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Theatre
- Theatre Arts
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Doctorates
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Master's Degrees
- Accountancy
- Business Administration
- Coastal Marine/Wetland Studies
- Education
- Educational Leadership
- Information Systems Technology
- Instructional Technology
- Learning/Teaching
- Liberal Studies
- Special Education
- Sport Management
- Writing
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| Credit placement options: |
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- placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit for CLEP subject
- placement for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant military experience
- credit for international baccalaureate
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