| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August, early January, and early 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 at beginning of fall semester. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Two summer sessions of six weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
nursing, elementary education, criminal justice |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
applied philosophy, religious studies, music |
| Average freshman GPA: |
3.3 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
78% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
14:1 |
| Total faculty: |
61 men, 90 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
29 men, 52 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
32 men, 38 women |
| Graduation rate: |
65% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
not required for graduation |
| Physical education is required: |
no |
| There are religious requirements for graduation: |
yes |
| Minimum GPA required to graduate: |
2.0 |
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| Special programs offered: |
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double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, pass/fail grading option, internships |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Minors offered in accounting, art, biology, business administration, chemistry, communication studies, computer science, creative writing, criminal justice, early childhood, economics, English, film studies, finance, history, human resource management, international studies, journalism, legal studies, management information systems, mathematics, music, philosophy, political science, psychology, public relations, religious studies, social science, sociology, Spanish, special education, and writing. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-dentistry, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant |
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| Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
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early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education |
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| Cooperative programs are offered: |
no |
| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
no |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Study abroad in the Czech Republic, England, and Scotland. |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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Freshman Partnership and academic achievement programs. |
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| Army ROTC: |
not offered |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Applied Management
- Applied Philosophy
- Art
- Art/Fine Arts
- Art/Graphic Design
- Biology
- Business
- Business Administration/Accounting
- Business Administration/Management
- Business Administration/Marketing
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Early Childhood
- Elementary Education
- English
- Finance
- Health Care Systems
- History
- Human Resource Management
- International Studies
- Journalism
- Management Information Systems
- Mathematics
- Medical Technology
- Multimedia Design
- Music
- Nursing
- Outdoor Conservation
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Relations
- Religious Studies
- Secondary Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Visual Arts/Business Administration
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Master's Degrees
- Business Administration
- Education
- Marriage/Family Therapy
- Nursing
- Strategic Leadership
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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 ACT PEP
- credit for DANTES
- credit for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant military experience
- credit for relevant life experience
- credit for international baccalaureate
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