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La Sierra University

La Sierra University
4500 Riverwalk Parkway
Riverside, CA 92515

Official telephone: (951) 785-2000
Toll-free telephone: (800) 874-5587
Fax number: (909) 785-2901
Website: www.lasierra.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: In late September, early January, and late March.
Calendar system: quarter system (four terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students held in August and September.
Number and length of summer sessions: Summer sessions of two to eight weeks.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: biology, psychology, business
Majors with the lowest enrollment: communication, neuroscience, physical science
Average freshman GPA: 3.4 on a 4.0 scale
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 78%
Student:Faculty ratio: 15:1
Total faculty: 69 men, 46 women
Full-time faculty: 59 men, 42 women
Part-time faculty: 10 men, 4 women
Graduation rate: 49% 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

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, dual degrees, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, Phi Beta Kappa, pass/fail grading option, internships, distance learning
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Minors offered in accounting, archaeology, art, biblical languages, biology, biochemistry, biophysics, business, chemistry, communication, computer science, criminal justice, drama, economics, English, finance, French, gender studies, German, health science, history, Italian, Latin American studies, marketing, mathematics, music, music technology, philosophy, physical education, physics, politics, psychology, religious studies, sociology, and Spanish.
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-theology, pre-optometry, architecture, chiropractic medicine, clinical laboratory scientist, communicative sciences/disorders, cytotechnology, dental hygiene, dietetic technology, emergency medical care, engineering, geology, health information management, medical radiography, medical technology, naturopathic medicine, nursing, nutrition/dietetics, Occupational therapy, osteopathic medicine, physical therapy, physical therapy assistant, physician assistant, podiatric medicine, public health: biomedical data, public health: health geo-graphics, radiography/radiation technology, respiratory therapy, seminary, speech-language pathology/audiology, surgical technology
Education certifications:
elementary, middle/junior high, secondary
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: yes
Study abroad opportunities:
Study abroad in Argentina, Australia, Austria, China, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.
Army ROTC: not offered
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Archaeology
  • Art
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biomathematics
  • Biomedical Science
  • Biophysics
  • Business Management
  • Business/Society
  • Chemistry
  • Communication Public Relations
  • Communication Theory/Human Relations
  • Computer Science
  • Criminal Justice
  • English Literature
  • English/Writing
  • Environmental Studies
  • Exercise Science
  • Film Studies
  • Finance
  • Fine Arts
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Sciences
  • History
  • History/Political Science
  • Human Resources Management
  • Individualized Program
  • Information Systems
  • Liberal Arts
  • Liberal Studies in Education
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Music Education
  • Music Performance
  • Music Technology
  • Neuroscience
  • Physical Sciences
  • Physics
  • Psychobiology
  • Psychology
  • Religious Studies
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Writing
Certificates

  • Accounting
  • Accounting and Business/Management
Doctorates

  • Administration/Leadership
  • Curriculum/Instruction
  • Educational Psychology
  • School Psychology
Master's Degrees

  • Accountancy
  • Administration/Leadership
  • Business Administration
  • Counseling
  • Curriculum/Instruction
  • English
  • Religion
  • Religious Studies
  • School Counseling
  • Special Education
  • Theological Studies

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for DANTES
  • credit for school's own challenge exams
  • neither credit nor placement for relevant military experience
  • neither credit nor placement for relevant life experience
  • credit for international baccalaureate

DIPLOMAS OFFERED
  • Accounting
  • Accounting and Business/Management
 
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