| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in August and January. |
| Calendar system: |
semester system (two terms comprise academic year) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students held at the beginning of both fall and spring semesters. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Summer sessions of three to 12 weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
nursing, general studies, business administration |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
family/consumer science education, business education, music education/vocal |
| Average freshman GPA: |
3 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
69% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
17:1 |
| Total faculty: |
198 men, 329 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
118 men, 168 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
80 men, 161 women |
| Graduation rate: |
42% 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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double majors, dual degrees, independent study, honors program, pass/fail grading option, internships, distance learning |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Many minors and concentrations offered. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry, cardiopulmonary science, physician assistant, occupational therapy |
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| Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
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early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education, adult education |
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| Cooperative programs are offered: |
yes |
| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Member of International Student Exchange. |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered on-campus |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
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Associate's Degrees
- General Studies
- Nursing
- Veterinary Technology
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Addiction Studies
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Communication
- Computer Information Systems
- Criminal Justice
- Early Childhood Education
- Electronics Engineering Technology
- Elementary Education
- English
- Family/Consumer Sciences
- Fine Arts/Graphic Design
- General Studies
- Health/Exercise Sciences
- Health/Physical Education
- History
- Hospitality Management/Tourism
- Industrial Engineering Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Mathematics
- Multidisciplinary Studies
- Music
- Music Education
- Nursing
- Organizational Leadership
- Physical Science
- Psychology
- Radiologic Technology
- Social Work
- Speech Communication/Rhetoric
- Speech Education
- Theatre
- Unified Public Safety Administration
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Master's Degrees
- Adult Education
- Art
- Clinical Psychology
- Counseling
- Curriculum/Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Educational Leadership
- Educational Technology
- Elementary Education/Special Education Mild to Moderate
- Elementary Teacher Education
- English
- Health/Human Performance
- Homeland Security
- Middle School Education
- Middle School Education/Special Education Mild/Moderate
- Music
- Nursing
- Radiologic Sciences
- School Counseling
- Secondary Education
- Secondary Education/Special Education Mild to Moderate
- Special Education
- Student Affairs in Higher Education
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit and/or placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit and/or placement for CLEP general
- credit and/or placement for CLEP subject
- neither credit nor placement for Regents College Exams (RCE)
- neither credit nor placement for ACT PEP
- credit and/or placement for DANTES
- credit and/or placement for school's own challenge exams
- credit and/or placement for relevant military experience
- credit and/or placement for relevant life experience
- neither credit nor placement for international baccalaureate
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| Restrictions on CEEB Advanced Placement options: |
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acceptable scores vary by department. |
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| Other credit/placement programs: |
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Credit and placement may be granted for COMPASS exam. |
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