| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| 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 June, August, and January. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Two summer sessions, one of five weeks and one of eight weeks. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
elementary education, early childhood education, criminology |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
64% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
21:1 |
| Total faculty: |
349 men, 344 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
270 men, 235 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
79 men, 109 women |
| Graduation rate: |
35% 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: |
2.5 |
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| Special programs offered: |
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double majors, dual degrees, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-theology, pre-optometry, engineering. |
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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: |
yes |
| Cooperative education programs: |
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business, computer science, education, health professions, home economics, technologies, music |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Study abroad in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bonaire, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, England, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Northern Ireland, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay, Vietnam, and Wales. |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered on-campus |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
offered on-campus |
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Associate's Degrees
- Electronics/Computer Technology
- General Aviation Flight Technology
- Liberal Studies
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- African/African-American Studies
- Architectural Engineering Technology
- Art
- Athletic Training
- Automotive Technology Management
- Aviation Administration
- Business Administration
- Business Education
- Chemistry
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Clinical Laboratory Sciences
- Communication Disorders
- Communication Studies
- Community Health Service
- Computer Engineering Technology
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing Tech
- Computer Science
- Criminology/Criminal Justice
- Economics
- Electronics Technology
- Elementary Education
- Elementary Education/Teaching
- English
- English Teaching
- Family/Consumer Science Teaching
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- Food Service Management
- General Family/Consumer Sciences
- Geography
- Geology
- History
- Human Development/Family Studies
- Human Resources Development
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- Interior Design
- Language Studies
- Language Teaching
- Liberal Studies
- Life Sciences
- Management
- Management Information Systems
- Manufacturing Technology
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Technology
- Music
- Music Education
- Music Performance
- Nursing
- Operations Management/Analysis
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physical Science
- Political Science
- Professional Pilot
- Psychology
- Recreation/Sports Management
- Safety Management
- Science Education
- Science Education Teaching
- Social Studies Education
- Special Education
- Special Education Teaching
- Textiles/Apparel/Merchandising
- Theatre
- Trade/Industrial Technology Education
- Visual Arts/Education
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Doctorates
- Clinical Psychology
- Curriculum/Instruction
- Educational Administration
- Geography
- Guidance/Psychological Services
- Industrial Technology
- Life Sciences
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Master's Degrees
- Agency Counseling
- Art
- Athletic Training
- Communication Disorders Teaching
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Counseling/Guidance
- Criminology
- Curriculum/Instruction
- Earth Science
- Electronics/Computer Technology
- Elementary Education
- English
- Family/Consumer Sciences
- Fine Arts
- Geography
- Geology
- Health/Safety
- Health/Safety Education
- History
- History Teaching
- Human Resources Development
- Industrial Arts Education
- Industrial Technology
- Life Sciences
- Linguistics/TESL
- Management
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Teaching
- Music
- Nursing
- Physical Education
- Physical Education Teaching
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Recreation/Sport Management
- School Psychologist
- Science Education
- Special Education
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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 DANTES
- placement for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant military experience
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