| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late 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 and January. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Three summer sessions of five weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
nursing, business, psychology |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
Biblical studies, social work, forensic science |
| Average freshman GPA: |
3.1 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
73% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
14:1 |
| Total faculty: |
130 men, 174 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
59 men, 76 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
71 men, 98 women |
| Graduation rate: |
45% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
required of some for graduation |
| Physical education is required: |
yes |
| There are religious requirements for graduation: |
yes |
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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 Appalachian studies, biblical studies, biology, business administration, chemistry, coaching, digital media art & design, economics, elementary education, English, French, health education, history, information technology, intercultural studies, k-12 education, leadership, mathematics, middle grades education, music, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, religious studies, secondary education, security & intelligence studies, Spanish, technical & professional communication, theatre, and youth ministry. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-theology, physical therapy |
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| Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
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elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural |
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| Cooperative programs are offered: |
no |
| Combined 2-2 programs available: |
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2-2 interdisciplinary studies with elementary education minor program. |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
no |
| Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: |
American Studies Program (Washington, D.C.) |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Study abroad in Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Czech Republic, the Dominican Republic, England, Fiji, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordon, Moracco, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Peru, Scotland, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay, and Wales. |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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King Institute for Faith and Culture. Honors Program. |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered off-campus at East Tennessee St U. |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Applied Science
- Athletic Training
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Criminal Justice
- English
- Forensic Science
- French
- Health Care Administration
- Health Informatics
- History
- Information Technology
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Mathematics
- Music
- Music Education
- Neuroscience
- Nursing
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Licensure
- Physics
- Political Science/History
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Spanish
- Theatre
- Youth Ministry
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Doctorates
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Master's Degrees
- Business Administration
- Education
- Nursing
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit and/or placement 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
- placement for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant military experience
- credit for relevant life experience
- neither credit nor placement for international baccalaureate
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| Restrictions on CEEB Advanced Placement options: |
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acceptable scores vary by department. |
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