| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August and early 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 August and January. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Two summer sessions of varying lengths. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
nursing, interdisciplinary studies, kinesiology |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
public administration, marine biology, early childhood education |
| Average freshman GPA: |
2.5 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
59% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
19:1 |
| Total faculty: |
278 men, 316 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
213 men, 204 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
65 men, 112 women |
| Graduation rate: |
36% 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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double majors, dual degrees, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, Phi Beta Kappa, pass/fail grading option, internships, distance learning |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Certificates in clinical laboratory science, geomatics, geographic information systems, health care administration, and homeland security. Minors accounting, art history, business administration, communication, computer science, creative writing, criminal justice, economics, education, electrical engineering technology, English/literature, European union studies, geographic information science, history, human resources management, international business, journalism, kinesiology, Latin American studies, management information systems, marketing personal financial planning, mechanical engineering technology, Mexican American studies, military science, music/music industry, philosophy, political science, public relations, psychology, social work, sociology, Spanish, sport medicine, studio art, technical/professional writing, theatre, theatre for youth, urban studies, and women/gender studies. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry |
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| Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
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early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education, vo-tech, bilingual/bicultural |
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| Cooperative programs are offered: |
yes |
| Cooperative education programs: |
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education, health professions |
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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 Belize, Costa Rica, Germany, Mexico, Scotland, South Korea, and Spain. |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered on-campus |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Applied Arts/Sciences
- Art
- Athletic Training
- Atmospheric Sciences
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences/Pre-Clinical Laboratory Science
- Business Administration/Accounting
- Business Administration/Economics
- Chemistry
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- English
- Environmental Science
- Finance
- General Business
- Geographic Information Science
- Geology
- Graphic Design
- Health Sciences
- History
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Kinesiology
- Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marine Biology
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Military Science
- Music
- Nursing
- Occupational Training/Development
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Theatre
- University Studies
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Doctorates
- Coastal/Marine System Science
- Counselor Education
- Curriculum/Instruction
- Educational Leadership
- Geospatial Computing Science
- Marine Biology
- Nursing Practice
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Master's Degrees
- Accounting
- Biology
- Business
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Counseling
- Curriculum/Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Educational Administration
- Elementary Education
- English
- Environmental Sciences
- History
- Kinesiology
- Mariculture
- Marine Biology
- Mathematics
- Nursing /Practitioner
- Nursing Education
- Nursing/Administration
- Occupational Training/Development
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Reading
- Secondary Education
- Special Education
- Studio Art
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| Credit placement options: |
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(scores of 3 or higher)- placement for CLEP general
- placement for CLEP subject
- credit for relevant military experience
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