| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August and mid-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 August. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Four summer sessions, one of one week, one of four weeks, one of six weeks, and one of 10 weeks. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
nursing, health sciences, business administration |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
International/cultural studies, environmental science, computer science |
| Average freshman GPA: |
3.7 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
89% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
13:1 |
| Total faculty: |
187 men, 407 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
45 men, 84 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
142 men, 323 women |
| Graduation rate: |
71% 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: |
no |
| There are religious requirements for graduation: |
no |
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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, weekend college, distance learning |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Many minors offered. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry, physician assistant |
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| Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
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early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary |
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| Cooperative programs are offered: |
yes |
| Cooperative education programs: |
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art, business, computer science, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science |
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| Combined 2-2 programs available: |
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2-2 B.A./M.A.Ed. elementary education/English, elementary education/psychology, and elementary/early childhood education programs. 3-4 pre-optometry program with U of Missouri--St. Louis. Dual degree engineering program with Washington U in St. Louis. Joint M.S.W. program with St. Louis U. |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: |
UN Semester |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Study abroad in England, France, Italy, and Japan. |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered off-campus at Washington U in St. Louis. |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Art Education
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Clinical Laboratory Science
- Communication Sciences/Disorders
- Criminal Justice
- Criminology
- Cybersecurity
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Engineering Dual Degree
- English
- Environmental Studies
- Exercise Science
- Financial Services
- Forensic Psychology
- Forensic Science
- Game Design
- Graphic Design
- Health Science
- History
- Information Systems
- Interior Design
- International Business
- International Cultural Studies
- Legal Studies
- Liberal Studies
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematical Modeling for Business
- Mathematical Science
- Mathematics
- Middle Level Education
- Music Therapy
- Nursing
- Paralegal Studies
- Pre-Dentistry
- Pre-Law
- Pre-Medicine
- Pre-Optometry
- Psychology
- Psychology/Sociology
- Science
- Sociology
- Studio Art
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Doctorates
- Educational Leadership
- Higher Education
- Nursing Practice
- Physical Therapy
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Master's Degrees
- Actuarial Science
- Business Administration
- Early Childhood Education
- Education
- Elementary Education
- Elementary Education/English
- Elementary Education/Psychology
- Gifted Education
- Healthcare Practice Management
- Higher Education Leadership
- Management/Leadership
- Middle Level Education
- Music Therapy
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Organizational Leadership
- Reading/Literacy Specialist
- Rehabilitation Counseling
- Secondary Teaching
- Speech Language Pathology
- Strategic Communication/Leadership
- Teacher Leadership
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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 Regents College Exams (RCE)
- credit for DANTES
- credit for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant military experience
- credit for relevant life experience
- credit for international baccalaureate
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