| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August, early January, and late January. |
| Calendar system: |
4-1-4 system (two semesters & one-month January interterm) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students held in August. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
One summer session of five weeks. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
business administration, biology, history |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
mathematics, French, Spanish, music |
| Average freshman GPA: |
2.6 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
72% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
12:1 |
| Total faculty: |
42 men, 26 women, 68 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
23 men, 17 women, 40 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
20 men, 8 women, 28 total |
| Graduation rate: |
70% 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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double majors, dual degrees, independent study, pass/fail grading option, internships |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Minors offered in Bible and religion, biology, business administration, christian education, computer science, English, family studies, French, history, information technology, mathematics, music, non-western studies, philosophy, physical education, physics, psychology, secondary education, sociology, Spanish, and theater. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-theology |
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| Education certifications: |
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early childhood, elementary, secondary, special education |
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| Combined 2-2 programs available: |
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Engineering with Clemson University and UT Knoxville, Health Related Professions with MUSC |
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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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France, Mexico, Spain |
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| Army ROTC: |
not offered |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- American Studies
- Athletic Training
- Behavioral Sciences
- Bible
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Business Teacher Education
- Chemistry
- Christian Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- English
- French
- History
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Paralegal
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Psychology
- Renewable Resources
- Social Studies
- Sports Management
- Visual Art
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit for CLEP general
- credit for CLEP subject
- credit for DANTES
- credit for school's own challenge exams
- credit for international baccalaureate
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