| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August, mid-January, and late May. |
| Calendar system: |
semester system (two terms comprise academic year) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students held in June, July, and January. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Three summer sessions, one of eight weeks and two of four weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
nursing, criminal justice, elementary education |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
art education, international studies, theatre |
| Average freshman GPA: |
2.8 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
64% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
16:1 |
| Total faculty: |
180 men, 205 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
116 men, 91 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
64 men, 114 women |
| Graduation rate: |
29% 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: |
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, distance learning |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Minors offered in applied computer technology, art history, athletic coaching, biology, ceramics, chemistry, childhood studies, cinema, computer information systems, computer science, computer technology, construction management, creative writing, criminal justice, dance, digital animation, drawing, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, French, gender/power studies, general business, geography, German, graphic design, health informatics/information management, history of Europe, history of the United States, humanities, international studies, journalism, leadership, legal studies, literature, manufacturing technology, mathematics, military science, music, music technology, musical theatre, peace/conflict studies, philosophy, photography, physics, political science, psychology, recreation sport management, religion, sculpture, sociology, Spanish, speech communication, technical communication, theatre, and wellness. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry, architecture, engineering, physical therapy, journalism, medical technician |
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| Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
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early childhood, elementary, secondary, special education |
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| Cooperative programs are offered: |
yes |
| Cooperative education programs: |
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education, engineering, health professions, natural science |
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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 China, France, Germany, South Korea, Spain, and Sweden. |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered on-campus |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Associate's Degrees
- Criminal Justice
- Legal Assistant
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology
- Physical Therapist Assistant
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Applied Computer Technologies
- Art Education
- Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering Technology
- Criminal Justice
- Digital Animation
- Early Childhood Studies
- Economics
- Electronics Engineering Technology
- Electronics/Computer Engineering Technology
- Elementary Education
- English
- English Education
- Finance
- French Education
- General Studies
- Graphic Design
- Health Information Management
- History
- History Education
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- International Studies
- Management
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Medical Technology
- Modern Languages
- Music
- Natural Science/Biology
- Natural Science/Chemistry
- Nursing
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Relations
- Recreation/Sports Management
- Sociology
- Spanish Education
- Speech Communications
- Speech/Theatre Education
- Studio Art
- Theatre/Cinema
- Wildlife/Conservation
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Master's Degrees
- Applied Science/Chemistry
- Applied Science/Engineering Technology
- Applied Science/Human Factors
- Applied Science/Industrial Life Science
- Applied Science/Sport/Fitness Management
- Assessment
- Business Administration
- Digital Media
- Forensic Investigations
- Information Technology Assurance Administration
- Nursing
- Written Communication
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- neither credit nor placement for CLEP general
- credit for CLEP subject
- neither credit nor placement for Regents College Exams (RCE)
- neither credit nor placement for ACT PEP
- credit for DANTES
- credit and/or placement 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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