| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in early September. |
| Calendar system: |
semester system (two terms comprise academic year) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students held in July and September. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Four summer sessions, one of eight weeks, one of 12 weeks, and two of six weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
nursing, liberal studies, psychology |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
theology/religious studies, philosophy, economics/public policy |
| Average freshman GPA: |
2.6 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
68% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
13:1 |
| Total faculty: |
129 men, 223 women, 352 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
37 men, 106 women, 143 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
93 men, 114 women, 207 total |
| Graduation rate: |
50% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
not required for graduation |
| Physical education is required: |
no |
| There are religious requirements for graduation: |
yes |
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| Special programs offered: |
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student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, internships |
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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-Physical Therapy |
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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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Combined B.B.A./M.B.A. Program in Business Administration, Combined B.S./M.S. Program in Computer Science |
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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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Argentina;Australia;Austria;Belize;Chile;China;France;Ireland;Italy;Japan;Mexico;Peru;Spain;United Kingdom |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered off-campus Georgetown University |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Associate's Degrees
- Architectural Structural Drafting
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Art
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Computer/Information Systems
- Criminal Justice
- Economics
- English
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Merchandising
- Graphic Design
- Health Sciences
- History
- Interior Design
- Liberal Studies
- Mathematics
- Nursing
- Paralegal Studies
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Theology/Religious Studies
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit and/or placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit and/or placement for CLEP subject
- credit for DANTES
- placement for relevant military experience
- placement for relevant life experience
- credit and/or placement for international baccalaureate
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