| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August and late January. |
| 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, and August. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Two summer sessions of five weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
management |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
police administration, social sciences |
| Average freshman GPA: |
3.14 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
83% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
12:1 |
| Total faculty: |
222 men, 203 women, 425 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
163 men, 117 women, 280 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
59 men, 68 women, 127 total |
| Graduation rate: |
71% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
required of some 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, honors program, internships, distance learning |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Minors offered in most majors. |
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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, secondary, special education |
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| Cooperative education programs: |
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art, business, computer science, health professions, humanities, natural science |
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| Combined 2-2 programs available: |
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J.D./M.P.A. in cooperation with University of Alabama at Birmingham, J.D./M.P.H. in cooperation with University of Alabama @ Birmingham |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Schools with which domestic exchange programs are offered: |
Birmingham-Southern College (AL);Miles College (AL);University of Alabama--Birmingham (AL);University of Montevallo (AL) |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Burma;Costa Rica;Ecuador;France;Germany;Guatemala;Italy;Kenya;Mexico;Peru;Spain;United Kingdom |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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Students may live and study at Samford's Daniel House in London. |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered off-campus University of Alabama--Birmingham |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
offered on-campus |
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Associate's Degrees
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Administrative Services
- Advertising
- Art
- Asian Studies
- Athletic Training
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Broadcast/Electronic Journalism
- Chemistry
- Child Development Education
- Church Music
- Classics
- Communication Studies
- Computer Science
- Congregational Studies
- Counseling Foundations
- Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood/Elementary/Special Education/Collaborative Education
- Economics
- Elementary Education
- Engineering Physics
- English
- English/Language Arts Education
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Science/Geographic Information Systems
- Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy
- Family Studies
- Film Studies
- Fitness/Health Promotion
- French
- Geography
- German
- Graphic Design
- Greek
- History
- History/Social Science Education
- Human Resources Development
- Instrumental Education
- Instrumental Music Performance
- Interior Design
- International Relations
- Journalism/Mass Communications
- Language/World Trade
- Latin American Studies
- Latin Language/Literature
- Liberal Studies
- Management
- Marine Science
- Mathematics
- Music Education
- Music Theatre
- Nursing
- Nutrition/Dietetics
- Organ Performance
- Paralegal
- Philosophy
- Philosophy/Religion
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Piano
- Piano Pedagogy
- Piano Performance
- Political Science
- Print Journalism
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Religion
- Renewable Resources
- Sociology
- Sports Medicine/Pre-Medicine
- Theatre
- Theory/Composition
- Vocal Performance
- Vocal/Choral Music Education
- World Language/Literature
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| Credit placement options: |
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- placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit for CLEP general
- placement for CLEP subject
- credit for ACT PEP
- placement for DANTES
- credit and/or placement for school's own challenge exams
- placement for relevant military experience
- placement for relevant life experience
- placement for international baccalaureate
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