| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late 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: |
Two summer sessions of five weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
business administration, biology |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
American studies, European studies, musical theatre |
| Average freshman GPA: |
2.92 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
66% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
18:1 |
| Total faculty: |
32 men, 22 women, 54 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
19 men, 12 women, 31 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
13 men, 18 women, 31 total |
| Graduation rate: |
52% 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 |
| 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, accelerated program, honors program, pass/fail grading option, internships |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Minors offered in marine biology, philosophy, and women's studies.
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-theology, pre-optometry, Athletic Training - graduates ready to take the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification Examination |
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| Education certifications: |
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elementary, middle/junior high, secondary |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
no |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
no |
| Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: |
American Studies Program (Washington, D.C.), Board of Higher Education and Ministry of UMC |
| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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Interdisciplinary majors prepare students, through a combination of cross-discipline coursework, to develop critical thinking, analytical, and decision making skills necessary to be a successful leader in a fast changing environment. |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered off-campus Auburn University--Montgomery |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
offered off-campus Alabama State University |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Art
- Athletic Training
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Cell Biology
- Chemistry
- Communications Studies
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Elementary Education
- English
- Global Leadership
- History
- Human Performance
- Mathematics
- Music Education
- Musical Theatre
- Paralegal
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Religion
- Theatre
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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 school's own challenge exams
- credit for international baccalaureate
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