| 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. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Two summer sessions, one of five weeks and one of six weeks. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
business/marketing, biological/life sciences, social sciences |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
92% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
12:1 |
| Total faculty: |
914 men, 635 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
679 men, 452 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
235 men, 183 women |
| Graduation rate: |
82% 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 |
| Minimum GPA required to graduate: |
2.0 |
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| Special programs offered: |
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student-designed majors, double majors, dual degrees, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, Phi Beta Kappa, 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-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, medical, physical therapy |
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| Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
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elementary, secondary, special education, bilingual/bicultural |
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| Cooperative programs are offered: |
yes |
| Cooperative education programs: |
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engineering, marine biology/fisheries |
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| Combined 2-2 programs available: |
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2-2 dual degree Honors program in biochemistry & molecular biology, exercise physiology, Latin American studies, saw, marine geology, and medicine. |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: |
Washington Semester (American University) |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Study abroad in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, the Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Singapore, Slovenia, the Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam. |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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International Exchange & Language Programs. Summer sessions and intersession. Miami Semester. Summer Scholar Program. |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered on-campus |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
offered on-campus |
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Doctorates
- Accompanying/Chamber Music
- Applied Marine Physics
- Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
- Biology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biostatistics
- Business Administration
- Cancer Biology
- Chemistry
- Choral Conducting
- Civil Engineering
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Counseling Psychology
- Economics
- Electrical/Computer Engineering
- English
- Environmental Science/Policy
- Epidemiology
- Ergonomics
- Exercise Physiology
- Higher Educational Leadership
- History
- Human Genetics/Genomics
- Industrial Engineering
- Instrumental Conducting
- Instrumental Performance/Multiple Woodwind
- International Studies
- Jazz Composition
- Jazz Performance/Instrumental
- Jazz Performance/Vocal
- Keyboard Performance/Pedagogy
- Law
- Marine Biology/Fisheries
- Marine Geology/Geophysics
- Marine/Atmospheric Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Meteorology/Physical Oceanography
- Microbiology/Immunology
- Molecular/Cell/Developmental Biology
- Molecular/Cellular Pharmacology
- Music Composition
- Music Education
- Neuroscience
- Nursing
- Philosophy
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Physiology/Biophysics
- Psychology
- Research/Evaluation
- Romance Studies/French
- Romance Studies/Spanish
- Sociology
- Teaching/Learning
- Vocal Pedagogy
- Vocal Performance
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Master's Degrees
- Accompanying/Chamber Music
- Accounting
- Applied Marine Physics
- ARC Studies/Research
- Architectural Design
- Architectural Engineering
- Architecture
- Art
- Art History
- Arts Presenting
- Biology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biostatistics
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Administration
- Choral Conducting
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical/Translational Investigation
- Communication Studies
- Community/Social Development
- Comparative Law
- Composition
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Critical Care Nursing
- Early Childhood/Special Education
- Education/Social Change
- Electrical/Computer Engineering
- Environmental Health/Safety
- Epidemiology
- Ergonomics
- Estate Planning/Real Property
- Exceptional Student Education/Reading/ESOL/Pre-Kindergarten Disabilities
- Exercise Physiology
- Geography
- Health Care Administration
- Higher Education/Enrollment Management
- Industrial Engineering
- Instrumental Conducting
- Instrumental Performance
- International Administration
- International Law
- International Studies
- Jazz Composition
- Jazz Pedagogy
- Jazz Performance
- Journalism
- Keyboard Performance/Pedagogy
- Latin American Studies
- Liberal Studies
- Marine Affairs/Policy
- Marine Biology/Fisheries
- Marine Geology/Geophysics
- Marine/Atmospheric Chemistry
- Marriage/Family Therapy
- Mathematics/Science/Technology Resource Teacher in Elementary Schools
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media Writing/Production
- Mental Health/Counseling
- Motion Pictures
- Multiple Woodwinds
- Music Business/Entertainment Industries
- Music Education
- Music Engineering Technology
- Music Theory
- Music Therapy
- Musicology
- Nursing
- Nursing Midwifery
- Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
- Nursing/Nurse Anesthesia
- Ocean/Coastal Law
- Philosophy
- Public Administration
- Public Relations
- Real Estate Development/Urbanism
- Research/Measurement/Evaluation
- Spanish/Journalism
- Sports Administration
- Studio Jazz Writing
- Tax Law
- Taxation
- Urban Design
- Vocal Performance
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit and/or placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- neither credit nor placement for CLEP general
- credit for CLEP subject
- credit for relevant military experience
- credit for international baccalaureate
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| Restrictions on CEEB Advanced Placement options: |
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minimum score requirements vary by subject. |
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