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Patten University

Patten University
2433 Coolidge Avenue
Oakland, CA 94601

Official telephone: (877) 472-8836
Fax number: (510) 534-8564
Website: www.patten.edu
Screen last updated on: January 2009
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in late August and in 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 and January.
Number and length of summer sessions: Two summer sessions of eight weeks each.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: liberal arts, pastoral studies, business/organizational management
Majors with the lowest enrollment: sacred music, pre-seminary
Average freshman GPA: 2.9 on a 4.0 scale
Total faculty: 68 men, 38 women
Full-time faculty: 14 men, 8 women
Part-time faculty: 54 men, 30 women

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: required of all for graduation
Physical education is required: no
There are religious requirements for graduation: yes
Minimum GPA required to graduate: 2.5

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
independent study, accelerated program, internships
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Minors offered in art, Biblical studies/ministry, christian education, christian leadership, christian ministry, English language arts, English literature, history, math, music, preseminary studies, urban ministries, and youth ministries.
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-theology, Chiropractic medicine
Education certifications:
early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural
Cooperative education programs:
business, health professions, Theological studies
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: yes
Army ROTC: not offered
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Biblical Studies
  • Church Ministries
  • Early Childhood Development
  • General Studies
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Art
  • Biblical Studies
  • Business/Organizational Management
  • Communication
  • Liberal Studies
  • Pastoral Studies
  • Pre-Seminary
  • Psychology
  • Sacred Music
  • Youth Ministries

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • placement for CEEB Advanced Placement
  • placement for CLEP general
  • placement for CLEP subject
  • credit and/or placement for ACT PEP
  • placement for DANTES
  • credit and/or placement for school's own challenge exams
  • placement for relevant military experience
  • placement for international baccalaureate