| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August, early January, and early February. |
| 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 June and August. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Two summer sessions of four weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
business administration, psychology, education |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
chemistry, mathematics |
| Average freshman GPA: |
2.74 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
78% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
10:1 |
| Total faculty: |
31 men, 16 women, 47 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
33 men, 13 women, 46 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
36 men, 25 women, 61 total |
| Graduation rate: |
47% 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, honors program, pass/fail grading option, internships |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Minors offered in business, biology, computer science, chemistry, computer information systems, communication arts, criminal justice, English, environmental science, general science, government, history, international studies, mathematics, missions, music, philosophy, physics, psychology, religion, sociology, theology, and youth ministry. |
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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, middle/junior high, secondary, special education |
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| Cooperative education programs: |
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health professions |
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| Combined 2-2 programs available: |
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Dual degree B.S. Chemistry & Pre-Pharmacy |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: |
UN Semester, American Studies Program (Washington, D.C.), Council for Christian Colleges & Universities Tuition Waiver Exchange Program |
| Schools with which domestic exchange programs are offered: |
Point Loma Nazarene University (CA) |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Romania;Uganda;United Kingdom |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered off-campus Northeastern University |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
offered off-campus |
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Associate's Degrees
- Agriculture Business Management
- Agriculture/Science
- Alcohol/Drug Abuse
- Archaeology
- Business Administration
- Youth/Christian Education
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Advertising/Public Relations
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Child/Adolescent Development
- Church Music
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist
- Clinical Psychology
- Clinical Research
- Communication Arts
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- Engineering
- English
- General Science
- Government
- Health Sciences
- History
- International Studies
- Journalism
- Liberal Arts
- Literature
- Marine Biology
- Mathematics
- Missions
- Movement Arts
- Music Performance
- Paralegal
- Physics
- Pre-Law
- Pre-Medical
- Pre-Pharmacy
- Pre-Physical Therapy
- Psychology
- Radio/Television
- Religion
- Social Relations
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Speech Communication
- Theatre Arts
- Urban Ministry
- Writing
- Youth Ministries
- Youth Ministry
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| Credit placement options: |
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- placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 4 or higher)
- placement for CLEP general
- credit for CLEP subject
- placement for DANTES
- credit and/or placement for school's own challenge exams
- placement for relevant military experience
- placement for international baccalaureate
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