| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| 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 July and August. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Two summer sessions of six weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
criminal justice, psychology, education |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
computer/information sciences, sociology, Spanish |
| Average freshman GPA: |
3 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
78% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
9:1 |
| Total faculty: |
134 men, 207 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
30 men, 58 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
104 men, 149 women |
| Graduation rate: |
47% within six years |
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| 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 |
| Minimum GPA required to graduate: |
2.0 |
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| Special programs offered: |
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student-designed majors, double majors, dual degrees, independent study, 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 history, art studio, biochemistry, biology, business administration and Management, chemistry, classical civilization, communications, computer science, computer systems management, creative writing, criminal justice, digital forensics, English literature, environmental sciences, foreign language, French, history, human services, information management, international business, jazz performance, Latin, marketing, mathematics, molecular biology, music performance, peace/justice, philosophy, political science, programming, psychology, religious studies, religious studies/philosophy, secondary education, social gerontology, sociology, Spanish, special education, sports management, Web design, and women's studies. |
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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 |
| Combined 2-2 programs available: |
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2-2 biology or chemistry programs at CHC with radiological sciences at Thomas Jefferson U. |
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| Combined 3-2 programs available: |
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3-2 B.A./M.S. counseling psychology, B.A./M.S. human services/administration of human services, and B.S./M.S. international business programs. B.A./M.M.S. biology or chemistry/physician assistant program with Arcadia U. B.S./M.S. biology or chemistry/biotechnology or cytotechnology or medical laboratory science with Thomas Jefferson U. B.S./M.S. forensic chemistry/forensic science with Arcadia U. |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Schools with which domestic exchange programs are offered: |
Domestic exchange programs with Avila U, Coll of Our Lady of the Elms, Coll of St. Catherine, Coll of St. Rose, Elms Coll, Fontbonne U, Mount St. Mary's Coll, and Regis Coll. |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Study abroad in many countries through programs sponsored by partner institutions. |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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Interdisciplinary Honors Program. Department Honors Program. |
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| Army ROTC: |
not offered |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Associate's Degrees
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Art Studio
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Business Administration/Management
- Business Communications
- Chemistry
- Child Care Management
- Communications
- Communications/Technology
- Computer Systems Management
- Computer/Information Sciences
- Criminal Justice
- English Literature
- English Literature/Communications
- Environmental Sciences
- Exercise Science
- Forensic Biology
- French
- Global Affairs
- Health Care Management
- History
- Human Resources Management
- Human Services
- Individualized Major
- International Business/Language/Culture
- Liberal Studies
- Marketing
- Mathematical/Computer Sciences
- Mathematics
- Molecular Biology
- Music
- Music Performance
- Organizational Dynamics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Security Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish
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Doctorates
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Master's Degrees
- Administration/Human Services
- Counseling Psychology
- Early Education/Pre-K-4
- Elementary/Middle Education/4-8
- Instructional Technology
- International Business/Language/Culture
- Reading
- Secondary Education
- Special 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)
- credit and/or placement for ACT PEP
- neither credit nor placement for DANTES
- credit and/or placement for school's own challenge exams
- credit and/or placement for relevant military experience
- neither credit nor placement for relevant life experience
- credit and/or placement for international baccalaureate
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