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McPherson College

McPherson College
P.O. Box 1402
McPherson, KS 67460

Official telephone: (620) 242-0400
Toll-free telephone: (800) 365-7402
Fax number: (620) 241-8443
Website: www.mcpherson.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in late August, January, and February.
Calendar system: 4-1-4 system (two semesters & one-month January interterm)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students held in August.
Number and length of summer sessions: Two summer sessions.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 56%
Student:Faculty ratio: 14:1
Total faculty: 45 men, 30 women
Full-time faculty: 23 men, 11 women
Part-time faculty: 22 men, 19 women
Graduation rate: 50% within six years

McPherson College
REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
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

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, dual degrees, independent study, pass/fail grading option, internships
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry, engineering, physical therapy
Education certifications:
elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education
Cooperative programs are offered: yes
Cooperative education programs:
art, business, computer science, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, math, music, accounting
Graduate schools/programs are offered: no
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: no
Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: Brethren Colleges Abroad. Chicago Center for Urban Life & Culture.
Army ROTC: not offered
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Art
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Communications
  • Elementary Education
  • English
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Health Science
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Philosophy/Religion
  • Physical Education/Health
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Special Education
  • Technology/Automotive Restoration
  • Theatre Arts
Master's Degrees

  • Education

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

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