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Young Harris College

Young Harris College
P.O. Box 116
Young Harris, GA 30582

Official telephone: (706) 379-3111
Toll-free telephone: (800) 241-3754
Fax number: (706) 379-3108
Website: www.yhc.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
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 June, July, and August.
Number and length of summer sessions: One summer session of five weeks.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: science, business/public policy, communication studies
Average freshman GPA: 2.8 on a 4.0 scale
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 65%

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: not required for graduation
Physical education is required: yes
There are religious requirements for graduation: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
double majors, honors program, internships
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Minors offered in Appalachian studies, astronomy, biology, business/public policy, chemistry, communication studies, English, history, mathematics, music, philosophy, psychology, religious studies, Spanish, sustainability, and theatre.
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry
Education certifications are offered: yes
Education certifications:
early childhood, middle/junior high
Graduate schools/programs are offered: no
Schools with which domestic exchange programs are offered: Domestic exchange program with Harlaxton Coll.
Study abroad opportunities:
Study abroad in England.
Other special or unique academic programs:
Articulation agreements with Georgia Perimeter Coll and North Georgia Tech Coll.
Army ROTC: not offered
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Art
  • Biology
  • Business/Public Policy
  • Chemistry
  • Communications Studies
  • Creative Writing
  • Education
  • English
  • History
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Music Education
  • Musical Theatre
  • Outdoor Leadership
  • Psychology
  • Religious Studies
  • Spanish
  • Theatre

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 4 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
  • neither credit nor placement for DANTES
  • placement for school's own challenge exams
  • neither credit nor placement for relevant military experience
  • neither credit nor placement for relevant life experience
  • credit and/or placement for international baccalaureate

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