| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August. |
| 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, July, August, September, and January. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Two summer sessions of five to six weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
forensic science, fire science, criminal justice |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
occupational safety/health technology, occupational safety/health administration, business economics |
| Average freshman GPA: |
2.8 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
74% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
15:1 |
| Total faculty: |
417 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
129 men, 40 women, 169 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
171 men, 104 women, 275 total |
| Graduation rate: |
38% 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: |
no |
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| Special programs offered: |
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double majors, dual degrees, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, 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-dentistry, Pre-architecture concentration is available for students wishing to pursue graduate studies in the field. |
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| Education certifications: |
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elementary, secondary |
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| Cooperative education programs: |
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business, computer science, engineering, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies |
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| Combined 2-2 programs available: |
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Bachelor's/Master's Education, Bachelor's/Master's Environmental 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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Australia;Ireland;Italy;New Zealand;Spain;United Kingdom |
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| Army ROTC: |
not offered |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Associate's Degrees
- Advertising Design
- Aeronautical Technology
- Alcohol/Drug Abuse
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Commercial Refrigeration Technician
- Commercial Truck Driving
- Communication Arts/Radio/Television
- Criminal Justice
- Dental Hygiene
- Graphic Design
- Interior Design
- Legal Studies
- Restaurant/Hotel Management
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Art
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Business Accounting
- Business Administration
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Dental Hygiene
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- English
- Environmental Science
- Finance
- Fire Protection Engineering
- Fire Science
- Forensic Science
- General Dietetics
- Graphic Design
- History
- Hotel/Restaurant Management
- Interior Design
- International Business
- Legal Studies
- Liberal Studies
- Management of Sports Industries
- Marine Biology
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music Industry
- Music/Sound Recording
- Occupational Safety/Health Administration
- Occupational Safety/Health Technology
- Paralegal
- Personnel Management
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Retailing
- Tourism/Hospitality Administration
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| Credit placement options: |
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- placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- placement for CLEP general
- placement for CLEP subject
- placement for international baccalaureate
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