University of Charleston
2300 MacCorkle Avenue, SE
Charleston, WV 25304
Official telephone: (304) 357-4800
Toll-free telephone: (800) 995-4682
Fax number: (304) 357-4715
Website:
www.ucwv.edu
| 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 August. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Four summer sessions, two of three weeks each and two of five weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
business/marketing, biological/life sciences, social sciences |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
66% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
15:1 |
| Total faculty: |
88 men, 115 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
38 men, 78 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
50 men, 37 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: |
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, internships, distance learning |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Minors offered in most majors. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, physician assistant |
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| Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
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elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Army ROTC: |
offered on-campus |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Associate's Degrees
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy Assisting
- Radiology Technology
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Art
- Biology
- Biology/Chemistry
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Communication
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Education
- English
- Finance
- Health Promotion
- Interior Design
- Movement Science
- Nursing
- Organizational Leadership
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Policy
- Radiological Science
- Sports Administration
- Sports Medicine/Athletic Training
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Doctorates
- Executive Leadership
- Pharmacy
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Master's Degrees
- Business Administration
- Forensic Accounting
- Physician Assistant
- Strategic Leadership
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit and/or placement for CLEP general
- credit for CLEP subject
- credit for Regents College Exams (RCE)
- credit and/or placement for ACT PEP
- credit for DANTES
- credit and/or placement for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant military experience
- credit and/or placement for relevant life experience
- credit and/or placement for international baccalaureate
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