| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August and mid-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 June and July. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Two summer sessions of five weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
nursing, business administration, elementary education |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
physics |
| Average freshman GPA: |
3.01 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
68% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
15:1 |
| Total faculty: |
165 men, 143 women, 308 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
89 men, 69 women, 158 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
90 men, 96 women, 186 total |
| Graduation rate: |
62% 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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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, Physical Therapy, Health Information Management, Dental Hygiene, Cytotechnology, Osteopathy, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy, Medical Technology |
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| Education certifications: |
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early childhood, elementary, secondary, special education |
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| Combined 2-2 programs available: |
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MBA/JD |
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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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Austria, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom |
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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
- Administration of Justice
- American Studies
- Architectural/Engineering Technology
- Biochemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Business Administration
- Business Education
- Business Teacher Education
- Chemical Physics
- Chemistry
- Chemistry/Education
- Chemistry/Medical Sciences
- Christian Studies
- Church Music
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Computing/Information Systems
- Elementary Education
- Engineering Physics
- English
- Foreign Language/International Trade
- French
- General Art
- Graphic Design
- History
- Interior Design
- Kinesiology
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Modern Languages
- Music Composition
- Music Education
- Nursing
- Organ
- Paralegal
- Paralegal Studies
- Physics
- Piano
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Renewable Resources
- Secondary Education
- Social Studies
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Voice
- Wind Instruments
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit for CLEP subject
- credit for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant military experience
- credit for international baccalaureate
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| Restrictions on CEEB Advanced Placement options: |
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Students who receive a 4 or 5 on the AP Language exam receive credit for ENG101 English Composition; students who achieve a 4 or 5 on the English Literature. |
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