| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| 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. |
| 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: |
nursing, elementary education, business administration |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
computer science, commercial art, medical technology |
| Average freshman GPA: |
2.4 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
72% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
14:1 |
| Total faculty: |
128 men, 118 women, 246 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
62 men, 43 women, 105 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
63 men, 80 women, 143 total |
| Graduation rate: |
46% 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: |
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early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary |
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| Combined 2-2 programs available: |
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Engineering with University 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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Australia;Costa Rica;France;Ghana;Hong Kong;Ireland;Mexico;Russia;Spain;United Kingdom |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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Intercultural Studies prepares students academically and practically for cross-cultural service. Students study other cultures, theological truth, and a market skill (computer science, ESL, sports management, social work, and health care)in preparation for service as a missionary or as an international business person. Students also spend five months abroad as part of this training.
Darrell R. Strait Center for the Integration of Science and Christian Faith. In this Center, students study t |
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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
- Administrative/Secretarial Services
- Aeronautical Technology
- Air Conditioning
- Alcohol/Drug Abuse
- Nursing
- Occupational Technology
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Architectural/Engineering Technology
- Art
- 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
- Health Education
- Health Science
- History
- Human Services
- Intercultural Studies
- Mathematical Education
- Mathematics
- Medical Technology
- Middle School Education
- Music Education
- Nursing
- Occupational Technology
- Paralegal
- Physical Education
- Physical Education Teaching/Coaching
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Recreation
- Religious Studies
- Renewable Resources
- Science Teacher Education
- Science/Christian Faith
- Sociology
- 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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