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Columbia International University

Columbia International University
P.O. Box 3122
Columbia, SC 29230-3122

Official telephone: (803) 754-4100
Toll-free telephone: (800) 777-2227
Website: www.ciu.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in mid-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 August.
Number and length of summer sessions: Summer sessions at varying times and lengths.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: psychology, intercultural studies, youth ministry/family/culture
Majors with the lowest enrollment: Middle Eastern studies, applied English, family/church education
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 69%
Student:Faculty ratio: 14:1
Total faculty: 61 men, 31 women
Full-time faculty: 37 men, 11 women
Part-time faculty: 24 men, 20 women
Graduation rate: 66% 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, dual degrees, independent study, internships, distance learning
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Minors offered in international community development, philosophy, teacher education (five-year program leading to a masters degree), and Teaching English as a Foreign Language.
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-theology, psychology
Education certifications are offered: yes
Education certifications:
early childhood, elementary
Cooperative programs are offered: yes
Cooperative education programs:
family/church education, film studies, cross-cultural studies
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: yes
Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: American Studies Program (Washington, D.C.)
Other special or unique academic programs:
Ambex Germany. Focus on the Family Institute. HEART Institute. Jerusalem U Coll Program.
Army ROTC: not offered
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Bible Teaching
  • Biblical Languages
  • Business/Organizational Leadership
  • Church Ministry
  • Digital Media/Cinema
  • English
  • General Studies
  • Humanities
  • Intercultural Studies
  • Media Arts
  • Middle Eastern Studies
  • Music
  • Psychology
  • Sports Management
  • Teacher Education
  • Youth/Ministry/Family/Culture
Doctorates

  • Christian Higher Education Leadership
  • Christian School Leadership
  • Curricular/Instructional Leadership
  • Global Studies
  • Member Care
  • Military Chaplaincy
  • Preaching
Master's Degrees

  • Academic Ministries
  • Bible Exposition
  • Bible Teaching
  • Counseling
  • Curriculum/Instruction
  • Educational Administration
  • Global Studies
  • Intercultural Studies
  • Ministry Leadership
  • Muslim Studies
  • Teaching
  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
  • Theological Studies
  • Youth Ministry Leadership

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • neither credit nor placement for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • neither credit nor placement for Regents College Exams (RCE)
  • neither credit nor placement for ACT PEP
  • credit for DANTES
  • credit for relevant military experience
  • neither credit nor placement for relevant life experience
  • credit for international baccalaureate

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