| 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 in June and July. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Four summer sessions, one of eight weeks, one of 10 weeks, and two of five weeks each; two week May session. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
biology, nursing, kinesiology |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
computer science, mathematics, physics |
| Average freshman GPA: |
3.1 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
79% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
15:1 |
| Total faculty: |
232 men, 151 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
118 men, 110 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
114 men, 41 women |
| Graduation rate: |
54% 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: |
yes |
| There are religious requirements for graduation: |
yes |
| Minimum GPA required to graduate: |
2.5 |
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| Special programs offered: |
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double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Minors offered in accounting, administration of justice, art history, Bible, biochemistry (ACS), biology, biology education, business administration, chemistry, chemistry education, Chinese, Christian biblical language, Christian studies/philosophy, coaching, communication, computer science, English (literature/writing), English education, finance, French, German, health, history, homeland security, international business, international studies, Japanese, journalism, kinesiology, marketing, mathematics, mathematics education, ministry studies, music, paralegal studies, philosophy, political science, preservation, psychology, sociology, Spanish, studio art, TESOL, and theatre. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-theology, pre-optometry, cytotechnology, dental hygiene, health information management, osteopathy, physical therapy, podiatry, occupational therapy |
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| Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
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elementary, secondary, special education |
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| Cooperative programs are offered: |
no |
| Combined 2-2 programs available: |
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2-2 M.B.A./J.D. program. |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Study abroad in Austria, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Japan, Spain, and the United Kingdom. |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered on-campus |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
offered on-campus |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Administration of Justice
- Art Education
- Biochemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Business Administration
- Business Education
- Chemical Physics
- Chemistry
- Chemistry/Career
- Chemistry/Education
- Chemistry/Medical Sciences
- Christian Studies
- Church Music
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Computing/Information Systems
- Elementary Education
- Engineering Physics
- English
- Finance
- Foreign Language/International Trade
- French
- General Art
- Graphic Design
- Guitar
- History
- Interior Design
- International Studies
- Kinesiology
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Modern Languages
- Music
- Music Composition
- Music Education
- Nursing
- Organ
- Paralegal Studies
- Physics
- Piano
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Secondary Education
- Social Studies
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Voice
- Wind Instruments
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Doctorates
- Curriculum/Instruction
- Educational Leadership
- Law
- Professional Counseling
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Master's Degrees
- Accounting
- Addiction Counseling
- Administration of Justice
- Art
- Athletic Administration
- Biological Sciences
- Biological Sciences/Medical Science
- Business Administration
- Business Education
- Chemistry
- Combined Science
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Dyslexia Therapy
- Educational Leadership
- Elementary Education
- English
- Exercise Science
- Finance
- Graphic Design
- Health Services Administration
- Higher Education Administration
- History
- Liberal Studies
- Marriage/Family Therapy
- Mathematics
- Mental/Behavioral Health
- Music Education
- Music Performance
- Physician Assistant
- Political Science
- Professional Communication in Health Services Administration
- Professional Communication in Sports
- Public Relations/Corporate Communication
- Social Science
- Teaching Arts
- TESOL
- Visual Arts
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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
- neither credit nor placement for Regents College Exams (RCE)
- credit for ACT PEP
- neither credit nor placement for DANTES
- credit for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant military experience
- neither credit nor placement for relevant life experience
- credit for international baccalaureate
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