| 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 July. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Two summer sessions of six weeks each. |
|
| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
pre-occupational therapy, general psychology, criminal justice |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
biology secondary education, communications, professional writing |
| Average freshman GPA: |
3.4 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
79% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
12:1 |
| Total faculty: |
124 men, 269 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
18 men, 38 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
106 men, 231 women |
| Graduation rate: |
57% within six years |
|
|
| 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 |
|
| Special programs offered: |
 |
student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, weekend college, distance learning, external degree program |
|
| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
|
Many minors offered. |
|
| Preprofessional programs offered: |
|
pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-dentistry, physician assistant studies |
|
| Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
|
early childhood, elementary |
|
| Cooperative programs are offered: |
yes |
| Cooperative education programs: |
|
business, psychology |
|
| Combined 3-2 programs available: |
|
3-2 occupational therapy program. |
|
| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: |
Washington Semester (American University), CISAbroad. |
| Schools with which domestic exchange programs are offered: |
Domestic exchange program with Chaminade U of Honolulu. |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
|
Study abroad in Australia, Denmark, the Netherlands, Italy, and the United Kingdom. |
|
| Other special or unique academic programs: |
|
Ethics in Leadership and Integrity in Action. Biology/secondary education programs. The WELL Program. |
|
| Army ROTC: |
offered off-campus at Western New England U. |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
offered off-campus at Western New England U. |
|
|
Associate's Degrees
- Business Administration
- Liberal Studies
- Paralegal
|
|
|
Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biology/Secondary Education
- Biotechnology
- Business
- Child Psychology
- Communications
- Criminal Justice
- Cybersecurity
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Forensic Psychology
- Forensic Science
- Forensic Studies
- Human Services/Rehabilitation
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Interior Design
- Leadership/Organizational Studies
- Legal Studies
- Liberal Studies
- Marketing
- Medical Science
- Neurobiology
- Neuroscience
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Pre-Occupational Therapy
- Professional Writing
- Psychology
|
|
|
Master's Degrees
- Accounting/Taxation
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Communications/Information Management
- Creative Nonfiction Writing
- Cybersecurity
- Developmental Psychology
- Education/Special Education
- Entrepreneurial Thinking/Innovative Practices
- Forensics
- Genetic Counseling
- Higher Education
- Nonprofit Management/Philanthropy
- Occupational Therapy
- Physician Assistant
- Strategic Fundraising/Philanthropy
|
|
|
| Credit placement options: |
|
- placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit for CLEP general
- credit for CLEP subject
- credit for DANTES
- neither credit nor placement for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant military experience
- neither credit nor placement for relevant life experience
- credit for international baccalaureate
|
|
|
Data is copyrighted material under license to Peterson's, LLC. Material may contain updates provided solely by the institution to which the updated Data relates. These updates are not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for their accuracy. Copyright © 2021 by Peterson's, LLC. All rights reserved.
|
