| Screen last updated on: January 2009 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in mid-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: |
Three summer sessions, one of eight weeks and two of four weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
psychology, elementary education, business administration |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
computer science, commercial art, medical technology |
| Average freshman GPA: |
3.1 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
72% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
14:1 |
| Total faculty: |
131 men, 125 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
69 men, 41 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
62 men, 84 women |
| Graduation rate: |
49% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
not required 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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student-designed majors, double majors, dual degrees, independent study, honors program, pass/fail grading option, internships, distance learning |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Many minors offered. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry |
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| Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
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early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary |
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| Cooperative programs are offered: |
0 |
| Combined 2-2 programs available: |
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2-2 engineering program with U of Missouri--Rolla. |
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| 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.), Castle Rock Institute (NC), Focus on the Family Institute (CO) |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Study abroad in Australia, Costa Rica, France, Ghana, Hong Kong, Ireland, Mexico, Russia, Spain, and the United Kingdom. |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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Intercultural studies program. |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered off-campus Missouri State University |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Associate's Degrees
- Accounting
- Business
- Computer Science
- Emergency Medical Technology
- General Studies
- Nursing
- Occupational Technology
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Art
- Art Education
- Athletic Training
- Bible
- Biology
- Biology Education
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Chemistry Education
- Christian Ministry
- Church Music
- Commercial Art
- Communication
- Computer Information Sciences
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- English
- English Education
- Finance
- Health Education
- History
- Human Services
- Intercultural Studies
- International Business
- Mathematical Education
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Medical Technology
- Middle School Education
- Music
- Music Education
- Nursing
- Occupational Technology
- Office Management
- Physical Education
- Physical Education Teaching/Coaching
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Relations
- Recreation
- Religious Education
- Religious Studies
- Science Teacher Education
- Science/Christian Faith
- Social Studies Education
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Speech Education
- Sports Management
- Theatre
- Theology
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit for CEEB Advanced Placement
- placement for CLEP general
- placement for CLEP subject
- placement for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant military experience
- placement for international baccalaureate
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