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Simpson University

Simpson University
2211 College View Drive
Redding, CA 96003-8606

Official telephone: (530) 226-5600

Fax number: (530) 226-4861
Website: www.simpsonu.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in early September 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 September and January.
Number and length of summer sessions: Four summer sessions of three weeks each.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: psychology, liberal studies, business administration
Majors with the lowest enrollment: discipleship/education ministries, general ministry, mathematics
Average freshman GPA: 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 74%
Student:Faculty ratio: 9:1
Total faculty: 129 men, 117 women
Full-time faculty: 31 men, 20 women
Part-time faculty: 98 men, 97 women
Graduation rate: 49% within six years

Simpson University
REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: not required for graduation
Physical education is required: no
There are religious requirements for graduation: yes
Minimum GPA required to graduate: 2.0

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, honors program, internships, weekend college, distance learning
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Minors offered in Bible/theology, business administration, communication, cross-cultural studies, discipleship/education ministries, education, English, history, mathematics, music, pastoral studies, psychology, Spanish, world missions, and youth ministries.
Education certifications are offered: yes
Education certifications:
elementary, middle/junior high, secondary
Cooperative programs are offered: no
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: yes
Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: American Studies Program (Washington, D.C.)
Study abroad opportunities:
Study abroad in Australia, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, England, India, Israel, and Uganda.
Army ROTC: not offered
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Biblical Studies
  • General Studies
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Bible/Theology
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Business Administration
  • Cross-Cultural Studies
  • English
  • English for Teachers
  • History
  • Liberal Studies
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Outdoor Leadership
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Social Science for Teachers
  • Social Sciences
  • Spanish
  • Undecided
  • World Missions
  • Youth Ministries
Master's Degrees

  • Christian Ministry/Leadership
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Divinity
  • Education
  • Teaching

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • placement for CLEP general
  • credit and/or placement for CLEP subject
  • credit for DANTES
  • credit and/or placement for school's own challenge exams
  • credit for relevant military experience
  • credit for relevant life experience

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Four unique programs offer a well rounded education for prospective students.   Simpson University offers 24 undergraduate bachelors degrees, 2 Masters degrees in our Graduate School of Ministry as well as 2 Masters degrees in our School of Education.  Our ASPIRE (adult degree completion program) allows you to achieve your degree in as short as 16 months.
 
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