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Hannibal-LaGrange University

Hannibal-LaGrange University
2800 Palmyra Road
Hannibal, MO 63401

Official telephone: (573) 221-3675
Fax number: (573) 221-6594
Website: www.hlg.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in late August and early 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: Summer sessions available.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: business administration, elementary education, nursing
Majors with the lowest enrollment: theatre arts, music
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 57%
Student:Faculty ratio: 11:1
Total faculty: 146
Full-time faculty: 60
Part-time faculty: 86
Graduation rate: 45% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: not required for graduation
Physical education is required: yes
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, distance learning
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Minors offered in emergency medical services and licensed practical nursing.
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-law, pre-pharmacy, pre-optometry
Education certifications are offered: yes
Education certifications:
early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary
Cooperative programs are offered: no
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: no
Study abroad opportunities:
Study abroad in China and the United Kingdom.
Other special or unique academic programs:
Honors Program. Emergency medical technician certification program.
Army ROTC: not offered
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Art
  • Criminal Justice
  • English
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Pre-Pharmacy
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Art
  • Bible
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Christian Ministry
  • Computer/Information Systems
  • Criminal Justice
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Elementary Education
  • English
  • Exercise Science
  • History
  • Liberal Studies
  • Life Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Media Communication
  • Middle School Education
  • Music/Instrumental
  • Music/Vocal
  • Music/Worship
  • Nursing
  • Pre-Optometry
  • Psychology
  • Public Relations
  • Secondary Education
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Sport/Recreation Management
  • Theatre
Master's Degrees

  • Leadership/Christian Ministries
  • Literacy
  • Teaching/Learning

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • placement for ACT PEP
  • credit for DANTES
  • placement for school's own challenge exams
  • 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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