| Screen last updated on: January 2010 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August and mid-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. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Four summer sessions, one of two weeks, one of 2-1/2 weeks, and two of four weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
general studies, early childhood licensure, accounting |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
physics, international studies, public administration |
| Average freshman GPA: |
2.9 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
82% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
17:1 |
| Total faculty: |
293 men, 143 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
168 men, 72 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
125 men, 71 women |
| Graduation rate: |
61% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
required of some 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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double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-theology, pre-optometry, agriculture, architecture, library science, medical technology, nursing, physical therapy, physician assistant, pharmacy |
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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: |
yes |
| Cooperative education programs: |
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art, business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, home economics, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science |
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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, Chile, England, France, Greece, Italy, and Zambia. |
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| Army ROTC: |
not offered |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Advertising
- American Studies
- Art
- Art Therapy
- Athletic Training
- Bible/Religion
- Bible/Religion for Women
- Biblical Languages
- Biochemistry
- Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
- Biology
- Broadcast Journalism
- Chemistry
- Child/Family Science
- Christian Education
- Communication Sciences/Disorders
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Information Systems
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Dietetics
- Early Adolescence
- Early Childhood
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Media
- English
- Exercise Science
- Family/Consumer Sciences
- Fashion Merchandising
- Finance
- French
- General Studies
- Graphic Design
- Health Care Management
- Health/Kinesiology/Coaching
- History
- Human Resources
- Humanities
- Instrumental Music
- Interactive Media
- Interior Design
- Interiors Merchandising
- International Business
- International Studies
- Kinesiology
- Leadership/Management Studies
- Legal Studies
- Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Middle Childhood
- Middle Childhood/Early Adolescence Education
- Missions
- Music
- Nursing
- Oral Communication
- Painting
- Physical Sciences
- Physics
- Political Science
- Preaching
- Print Journalism
- Professional Selling
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Relations
- Secondary Education
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Sports Management
- Theatre
- Three-Dimensional Design
- Vocal Music
- Vocational Ministry
- Web Design and Interactive Media
- Youth/Family Ministry
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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
- credit and/or placement for international baccalaureate
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