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JOHN BROWN UNIVERSITY

John Brown University
2000 W. University Street
Siloam Springs, AR 72761

Official telephone: (479) 524-9500
Fax number: (501) 524-9548

Website: www.jbu.edu


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Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in late August, mid-January, and mid-May.
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 June.
Number and length of summer sessions: One summer session of four weeks.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: business administration, engineering
Majors with the lowest enrollment: Bible, history, community/corporate wellness
Average freshman GPA: 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 80%
Student:Faculty ratio: 13:1
Total faculty: 108 men, 40 women, 148 total
Full-time faculty: 62 men, 20 women, 82 total
Part-time faculty: 40 men, 23 women, 63 total
Graduation rate: 62% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
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: 2.25

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
double majors, independent study, honors program, internships, distance learning
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Many minors offered.
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-theology
Education certifications:
early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education
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.), Contemporary Music Program, German Studies Program, Oxford Honours Programme, and more.
Study abroad opportunities:
Australia;China;Costa Rica;Egypt;Germany;Ireland;Mexico;Russia;Spain;Uganda;United Kingdom
Other special or unique academic programs:
Digital media, outdoor leadership ministries, intercultural studies/community development, environmental science, worship ministries, youth and worship ministries.
Army ROTC: offered off-campus University of Arkansas
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: offered on-campus

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Administrative/Legal
  • Alaska Native Studies
  • Applied Trades
  • Civil/Manufacturing Engineering Technology
  • Computer-Aided Mechanical Design Technology
  • Public Relations
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Accounting/Private
  • Accounting/Public
  • Biblical Studies
  • Biblical/Theological Studies
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biology Education
  • Biology/Pre-Medicine
  • Biology/Secondary Education
  • Broadcasting
  • Business Administration
  • Business Information Systems
  • Camping/Recreation/Outdoor Ministries
  • Chemistry
  • Chemistry Education
  • Children/Family Ministry
  • Community Health
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Management
  • Cross-Cultural Studies
  • Digital Media
  • Digital Media Arts
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Elementary Education
  • Engineering
  • English
  • English Education
  • Environmental Science
  • Exercise Science
  • Exercise Studies
  • Family Life Services
  • Family/Children's Ministries
  • Family/Human Services
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Science
  • History
  • Illustration
  • Intercultural Studies
  • Intercultural Studies/Community Development
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International Business
  • Journalism
  • Leadership Management
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics Education
  • Mathematics/Secondary Education
  • Middle School Education
  • Music Education
  • Music/Applied
  • Organizational Management
  • Outdoor Leadership Ministries
  • Paralegal
  • Political Science
  • Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Studies
  • Psychology
  • Public Relations
  • Recreation Leadership
  • Religious Education
  • Renewable Resources
  • Social Studies
  • Sport Management
  • Sports Management
  • Sports Medicine
  • Theological Studies
  • Worship Ministries
  • Youth & Worship Ministries
  • Youth Ministries

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for Regents College Exams (RCE)
  • credit and/or placement for ACT PEP
  • credit for DANTES
  • credit and/or placement for school's own challenge exams
  • credit for relevant military experience
  • credit for relevant life experience
  • credit for international baccalaureate



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