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Lee University

Lee University
P.O. Box 3450
Cleveland, TN 37320-3450

Official telephone: (423) 614-8000
Toll-free telephone: (800) 533-9930
Fax number: (423) 614-8016
Website: www.leeuniversity.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in mid-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 four weeks each.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: psychology, interdisciplinary studies with teacher licensure, business
Majors with the lowest enrollment: music piano, youth ministry, discipleship ministry
Average freshman GPA: 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 78%
Student:Faculty ratio: 17:1
Total faculty: 267 men, 150 women
Full-time faculty: 112 men, 59 women
Part-time faculty: 155 men, 91 women
Graduation rate: 52% within six years

Lee University
REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
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
Minimum GPA required to graduate: 2.0

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, dual degrees, independent study, honors program, internships, distance learning, external degree program
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Minors offered in accounting, anthropology, art, biological science, business administration, chemistry, communication, computer science, computer information systems, counseling, drama, drama ministry, English, French, history, human services, linguistics, mathematics, political science, psychology, sociology, Spanish, telecommunciations, TESOL, and writing.
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-theology
Education certifications are offered: yes
Education certifications:
early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education, vo-tech, bilingual/bicultural
Cooperative programs are offered: no
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.), Contemporary Music Studies Program (Nashville). Focus on the Family Institute. Washington Journalism Center.
Study abroad opportunities:
Study abroad in Australia, Austria, the Bahamas, Cambodia, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Czech Republic, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Montenegro, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Niger, Peru, Poland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, Zambia.
Army ROTC: not offered
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Anthropology
  • Art Graphic Design
  • Art Studio
  • Athletic Training
  • Biblical/Theological Studies/Pastoral Studies
  • Biblical/Theological Studies/Pre-Grad Studies
  • Biochemistry
  • Biochemistry/Pre-Professional
  • Biological Science
  • Biological Science/Pre-Professional
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Children's Ministries
  • Christian Education
  • Christian Leadership
  • Christian Studies
  • Classics
  • Communication
  • Communication/Advertising
  • Communication/Communication Studies
  • Communication/Journalism/Media Writing
  • Computer Information Systems
  • Criminal Justice
  • Digital Media/Cinema
  • Discipleship Ministries
  • Drama
  • English
  • English/Writing
  • Exercise Science
  • French
  • Health Education/Teacher Licensure 7-12
  • Health Science
  • Health Science/Fitness/Wellness
  • Healthcare Administration
  • History
  • Human Development/Family Studies
  • Human Development/Teacher Licensure 7-12
  • Humanities/Arts
  • Information Systems/Development
  • Intercultural Studies
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Interdisciplinary Studies/Teacher Licensure K-6
  • International Studies
  • Liberal Studies
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics/Actuarial Science
  • Middle Grades Education
  • Ministry Leadership
  • Music
  • Music Business
  • Music Education/Teacher Licensure K-12
  • Music Performance
  • Nursing
  • Pastoral Ministry
  • Philosophy
  • Physical Education/Recreation
  • Physical Education/Teacher Licensure K-12
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Public Relations
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Special Education/Support Services
  • Special Education/Teacher Licensure K-12
  • Sports Management
  • Telecommunications
  • Telecommunications/Church Media
  • Theatre
  • Theological Studies
  • Youth Ministry
Master's Degrees

  • Athletic Training
  • Biblical Studies
  • Business Administration
  • Church Music
  • Classroom Teaching
  • College Student Development
  • Conducting
  • Curriculum/Instruction
  • Developmental/Child Psychology
  • Elementary/Secondary Education
  • Family Psychology
  • Higher Education Administration
  • Mental Health/Counseling
  • Middle Grades Education
  • Ministry Studies
  • Music Education
  • Music Performance
  • School Counseling
  • School Psychology
  • Special Education
  • Theological Studies
  • Youth/Family Ministry

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit and/or placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • placement for CLEP subject
  • placement for school's own challenge exams
  • credit and/or placement for relevant military experience
  • credit for international baccalaureate

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