| Screen last updated on: January 2010 |
| 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 and January. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
One summer session of six weeks. |
|
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
69% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
14:1 |
| Total faculty: |
166 men, 135 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
88 men, 67 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
78 men, 68 women |
| Graduation rate: |
54% within six years |
|
|
| 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 |
|
| Special programs offered: |
 |
student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning |
|
| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
|
Minors offered in art (studio art), biblical and theological studies, biology, business administration, chemistry, christian social ministry, communication, computer science, cross-cultural studies, dance, English, exercise science, film production, French, graphic arts, history, mathematics, military science, ministry leadership studies, music, musical theatre (non-theatre majors), oceanography, philosophy, physical education, political science, professional training option (equivalent to a minor in secondary education), psychology, public relations, screenwriting, Spanish, student ministries, television production, theatre arts, and theatre technology and design. |
|
| Preprofessional programs offered: |
|
pre-law, pre-pharmacy, biology graduate preparation, health professional preparation
|
|
| Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
|
early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education |
|
| Cooperative programs are offered: |
0 |
| 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.), Focus on the Family. Summer Institute of Journalism, Washington, DC. |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
|
Study abroad in Australia, Egypt, Hong Kong, Russia, Uganda, and the United Kingdom. |
|
| Army ROTC: |
offered off-campus |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
|
|
Associate's Degrees
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts
- Pre-Engineering
|
|
|
|
| Credit placement options: |
|
- credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit for CLEP general
- credit for CLEP subject
- credit for DANTES
- credit for relevant military experience
- credit for relevant life experience
- credit for international baccalaureate
|
|
|
|
|
