| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in September 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 in July and September. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Six summer sessions of varying lengths. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
business studies, psychology, criminal justice |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
health science, liberal studies, philosophy |
| Average freshman GPA: |
3.3 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
87% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
17:1 |
| Total faculty: |
330 men, 332 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
144 men, 147 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
186 men, 185 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: |
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 the Africana studies, arts, behavioral neuroscience, biology, business studies, chemistry, computer science/information systems, digital literacy/multimedia design, economics, environmental studies, geology, gerontology, historical studies, Holocaust/genocide studies, holistic health, international studies, Jewish studies, Latin America/Caribbean studies, women's studies, and writing. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry |
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| Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
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early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education, bilingual/bicultural |
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| Cooperative programs are offered: |
no |
| Combined 2-2 programs available: |
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2-2 chemistry/engineering, mathematics/engineering, and physics/engineering programs. |
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| Combined 3-2 programs available: |
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B.A./M.A. criminal justice and B.A./M.A. business administration programs. |
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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 Australia, Costa Rica, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Peru, Spain, and the United Kingdom. |
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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 Physics
- Arts
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Communication Studies
- Criminal Justice
- Economics
- Environmental Studies
- Exercise Science
- Fine Art
- Geology
- Health Sciences
- Historical Studies
- Hospitality/Tourism
- Information/Systems Sciences
- Liberal Studies
- Literature
- Marine Science
- Mathematics
- Nursing
- Philosophy/Religion
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Romance/Classical Language/Literature
- Sociology/Anthropology
- Studies in the Arts
- Sustainability
- Teacher Education
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Doctorates
- Organizational Leadership
- Physical Therapy
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Master's Degrees
- American Studies
- Business Administration
- Communication Disorders
- Computational Science
- Criminal Justice
- Educational Leadership
- Environmental Science
- Holocaust/Genocide Studies
- Instructional Technology
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Social Work
- Teacher Education
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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)
- neither credit nor placement for ACT PEP
- credit for DANTES
- credit for school's own challenge exams
- neither credit nor placement for relevant military experience
- neither credit nor placement for relevant life experience
- credit for international baccalaureate
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