| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August and early January. |
| 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 of four weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
elementary education, nursing, organizational management |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
general studies, chemistry, biology |
| Average freshman GPA: |
2.8 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
68% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
14:1 |
| Total faculty: |
70 men, 86 women, 156 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
42 men, 48 women, 90 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
21 men, 35 women, 56 total |
| Graduation rate: |
46% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
required of all 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, accelerated program, internships |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry |
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| Education certifications: |
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early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary |
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| Cooperative education programs: |
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art, business, computer science, education, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Army ROTC: |
offered off-campus University of South Alabama |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
offered off-campus |
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Associate's Degrees
- Alcohol/Drug Abuse
- Nursing
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Art
- Athletic Training
- Biblical Studies
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Church Music
- Church Recreation
- Communication
- Computer Information Systems
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- English
- Environmental Management
- Fine Art
- General Studies
- History
- Human Performance/Exercise Science
- Humanities
- Leadership/Cultural Studies
- Marine Science
- Mathematics
- Music Education
- Musical Theatre
- Nursing
- Paralegal
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Theatre
- Theology
- Worship Leadership
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit for CLEP general
- credit for CLEP subject
- credit for DANTES
- credit for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant military experience
- credit for relevant life experience
- credit for international baccalaureate
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