| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August and late 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, July, August, and January. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Four summer sessions of three weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
business administration, psychology, broadcasting |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
adolescent education/7-12/earth science, women's studies, American studies |
| Average freshman GPA: |
2.6 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
80% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
18:1 |
| Total faculty: |
291 men, 279 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
180 men, 161 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
111 men, 118 women |
| Graduation rate: |
63% 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 |
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| Special programs offered: |
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double majors, independent study, honors program, Phi Beta Kappa, pass/fail grading option, internships, distance learning |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Minors offered in African-/Afro-American studies, anthropology, applied statistics, art history, art, arts management, astronomy, athletic coaching, audio design/production, biocultural anthropology, biology, business, chemistry, cognitive science, communication, computer information systems, computer science, creative writing, economics, English, expressive arts therapy, forensic science, French culture studies, French, geology, German, gerontology, global/international studies, health science, history, international business, Italian culture studies, Italian, journalism, linguistics, mathematics, medieval/renaissance studies, museum studies, music, Native American studies, peace/conflict studies, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, public justice, public policy/administration, sociology, Spanish, theatre, women's studies, and zoology. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry |
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| Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
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early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education, vo-tech, bilingual/bicultural |
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| Cooperative programs are offered: |
yes |
| Cooperative education programs: |
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agriculture, art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions |
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| Combined 2-2 programs available: |
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2-2 cardiovascular perfusion, cytotechnology, engineering, medical technology, physical therapy, radiation therapy, and respiratory care programs. |
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| Combined 3-2 programs available: |
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3-2 medical imaging sciences, zoo technology, and pre-optometry programs. |
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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 Australia, Benin, Brazil, Canada, China, Cuba, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom. |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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Certificate of Advanced Study. |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered off-campus at Syracuse U. |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
offered off-campus at Syracuse U. |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Accounting/Business Administration
- Adolescent Education
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematical Economics
- Applied Mathematics
- Art
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Broadcasting/Mass Communications
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Childhood Education
- Cinema/Screen Studies
- Cognitive Sciences
- Communications Studies
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Economics
- Electrical/Computer Engineering
- English
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- French
- Geochemistry
- Geology
- German
- Global/International Studies
- Graphic Design
- History
- Human Development
- Human Resources Management
- Industrial Training/Development
- Information Sciences
- Journalism
- Language/International Trade
- Linguistics
- Management Accounting
- Management Sciences
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Meteorology
- Music
- Operation/Information Systems
- Philosophy
- Philosophy/Psychology
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Psychology/Human Computer Interaction
- Public Justice
- Public Relations
- Risk Management/Insurance
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Spanish
- Teaching English Education to Speakers of Other Languages
- Technology Education
- Technology Management
- Theatre
- Vocational/Technical Education
- Wellness Management
- Women's Studies
- Zoology
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Master's Degrees
- Accounting
- Adolescent Education
- Art
- Art Education
- Broadcasting
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Childhood Education
- Childhood/Special Education
- Counseling Services
- Curriculum/Instruction
- Educational Administration
- Educational Leadership
- Elementary Education
- English
- Family/Consumer Sciences Education
- Graphic Design/Digital Media
- Health Services Administration
- Human Services/Counseling
- Human/Computer Interaction
- Literacy Education
- Literacy Education 5-12
- Literacy Education Birth-Grade 6
- Mental Health Counseling
- Reading Education
- School Administration/Supervision
- School Psychology
- Secondary Education
- Special Education
- Strategic Communication
- Technology Education
- Vocational Teacher Education
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| Credit placement options: |
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- placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- placement for CLEP general
- placement for CLEP subject
- placement for DANTES
- placement for school's own challenge exams
- placement for relevant military experience
- placement for international baccalaureate
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