| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in August and January. |
| Calendar system: |
semester system (two terms comprise academic year) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students begins in August and continues through first semester. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Two summer sessions of four weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
business administration, psychology, English |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
European studies, classical studies, physics |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
78% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
11:1 |
| Total faculty: |
54 men, 43 women, 97 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
50 men, 40 women, 90 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
3 men, 6 women, 9 total |
| Graduation rate: |
65% 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 |
| Minimum GPA required to graduate: |
2.0 |
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| Special programs offered: |
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student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, Phi Beta Kappa, 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-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-theology, pre-optometry, Pre-social work, pre-ministerial |
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| Education certifications: |
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elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education |
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| Combined 2-2 programs available: |
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2-2 B.S.N. and 3-2 B.S./B.S.N. at University of Mississippi Medical Center in nursing, 3-2 BS & 4-2 BS with Columbia University in various engineering, applied science & math majors, 3-2 BS and 3-3 BS/MS programs with Washington University in various engineering and computer science, 3-2 BS dual degree programs with Auburn University in various engineering majors, 3-2 BS programs with Vanderbilt University in engineering majors, 3-3 BS/MBA programs with Washington University, 4-2 M.S.N. at Vanderbilt University in nursing, 4-2 MS programs at Columbia University in various applied science majors |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: |
Washington Semester (American University), We post these opportunities for students, who are encouraged to take part in any recognized program. |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Albania, China, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Tanzania, United Kingdom |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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Concentrations in Christian education and environmental, film, human services, international, American, and women's studies; Yucatan, Mexico, biocultural reserve and learning center on a 4,000 acre Mayan archeological site, with classes in a nearby market town and city, including travel writing, Maya math and astronomy, and international business; Ford Teaching Fellows; Weiner Pre-Medical Fellows; geology at Yellowstone National Park and Alaska; Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered off-campus Jackson State University |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Art/Art History
- Art/Studio Art
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Classical Studies
- Computer Studies
- Economics
- Education
- English
- European Studies
- French
- German
- Health Care Administration
- History
- Individually Designed
- Mathematics
- Paralegal
- Philosophy
- Philosophy/Religious Studies
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Religious Studies/Sociology/Anthropology
- Renewable Resources
- Sociology/Anthropology
- Theatre
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| Credit placement options: |
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- placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 4 or higher)
- credit for CLEP general
- credit for CLEP subject
- credit and/or placement for ACT PEP
- credit and/or placement for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant life experience
- placement for international baccalaureate
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