| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August. |
| Calendar system: |
trimester system (three terms comprise academic year) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students held in April, May, June, and August. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Two summer sessions of eight weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
health professions, education, business administration |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
philosophy/religion, interdisciplinary studies, history |
| Average freshman GPA: |
3.1 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
60% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
15:1 |
| Total faculty: |
70 men, 95 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
39 men, 49 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
31 men, 46 women |
| Graduation rate: |
51% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
not required for graduation |
| Physical education is required: |
yes |
| There are religious requirements for graduation: |
no |
| Minimum GPA required to graduate: |
2.2 |
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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 accounting, agricultural business, art studio, art/graphic design, biology, business administration, chemistry, church leadership, cinema studies, communication, computer science/information technology, corrective exercise/performance enhancement, economics, English, environmental studies, fitness leadership, health, history, human services, international studies, mathematics, music, peace studies, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, sociology, Spanish, sport management, theatre, theatre/speech communications, and web design. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry, chiropractic, forensic science, physical therapy |
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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 |
| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Study abroad possible in any country that the U.S. government considers it safe to travel to. |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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Church Leadership Program. |
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| Army ROTC: |
not offered |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Agricultural Business
- Art/Graphic Design
- Art/Studio Art
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Computer Science/Information Technology
- Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice Administration
- Economics
- Elementary Education
- English
- Health
- Health Care Management
- History
- Human Services
- Liberal Studies
- Mathematics
- Music
- Nursing
- Organizational Leadership
- Physical Education
- Psychology
- Publication Writing/Design
- Recreation
- Religion/Philosophy
- Spanish
- Sport Management
- Theatre
- Theatre/Film
- Web Design
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Doctorates
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Master's Degrees
- Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Curriculum/Instruction/Collaborative Learning/Teaching
- Differentiated Instruction
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Instructional Leadership
- Literacy Instruction
- Management in a Quality Classroom
- Nursing
- Religion
- Special Education
- Technology Integration
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit for CLEP general
- credit for CLEP subject
- credit for Regents College Exams (RCE)
- 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 for international baccalaureate
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