| 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 May, June, and July. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
One summer session of 10 weeks. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
elementary education, business administration, psychology |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
philosophy, library/information science |
| Average freshman GPA: |
3.25 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
73% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
17:1 |
| Total faculty: |
454 men, 370 women, 824 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
421 men, 291 women, 712 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
68 men, 98 women, 166 total |
| Graduation rate: |
46% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
not required for graduation |
| Physical education is required: |
yes |
| There are religious requirements for graduation: |
no |
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| Special programs offered: |
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double majors, dual degrees, independent study, honors program, internships, distance learning |
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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, middle/junior high, secondary, special education, vo-tech, adult education, bilingual/bicultural |
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| Cooperative education programs: |
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computer science, engineering, Bus. Admin., Mang, Mang, Info Sys, Accounting, Ind. Engnr Tech, Comp. Engnr Tech, Physics |
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| Combined 2-2 programs available: |
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2+2 Program with MS Gulf Coast Community College, Sports & High Performance Materials |
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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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Australia;Austria;Belize;Canada;China;France;Germany;Honduras;Italy;Jamaica;Mexico;New Zealand;Spain;Turkey;United Kingdom |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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Austrian Studies; British Studies; Caribbean Studies in Jamaica, Spanish in Mexico, Spain; Tropical Ecology in Belize, Central America; Honduran Geography Field Studies, Honduran Dolphin/Whale Research Program; Science in Turkey, China; The Abbey in Pontelvoy, France; Teaching Abroad in England, Germany, Italy, New Zealand; Master of Arts in the Teaching of Languages, Mexico; Music in Italy |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered on-campus |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
offered on-campus |
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Associate's Degrees
- Accountant
- Accounting
- Advertising Technology
- Afro-American Studies
- Agriculture/Animal Science
- Agriculture/Science
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Aircraft Mechanics
- Alcohol/Other Drug Abuse Associate
- Animal Technology/Horse Management
- Architectural Engineering Technology
- Architectural Technician
- Architectural/Civil Engineering Technology
- Art/Painting
- Automated Manufacturing Systems/Packaging
- Automotive Mechanics
- Automotive Technology/Management
- Aviation Maintenance Management
- Aviation Management
- Biological Sciences
- Biology/Biology Education
- Biomedical Electronic Technician
- Business Administration
- Business Technology Education
- Business/Office
- Child/Family Studies
- Computer Science/Statistics
- Design Drafting Technology
- Design Engineering
- Design Engineering Technology
- Design for Manufacturing
- Design Technology
- Design/Visual Communications
- Economic Business
- Family/Consumer Science
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Engineering Technology
- International Business
- Management
- Mathematics
- Nursing
- Office Administration
- Social/Rehab Services
- Software Engineering Technology
- Technical/Occupational Education
- Workforce Training/Development
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Administration of Justice
- Advertising
- Allied Health
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Applied Technology
- Architectural Engineering Technology
- Art
- Athletic Training
- Biological Sciences
- Business Administration
- Business Teacher Education
- Business Technology Education
- Chemistry
- Child/Family Studies
- Community Health Sciences
- Computer Engineering Technology
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering Technology
- Dance
- Economics
- Education of the Deaf
- Electronics Engineering Technology
- Elementary Education
- English
- Entertainment Industry
- Fashion Merchandising/Apparel Studies
- Finance
- Foreign Languages
- Forensics
- Geography
- Health Care Administration
- History
- Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management
- Human Performance
- Industrial Engineering Technology
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
- International Business
- International Studies
- Journalism
- Library/Information Science
- Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marine Biology
- Marine Science
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Medical Technology
- Music Education
- Nursing
- Nutrition/Dietetics
- Office Administration
- Paralegal
- Paralegal Studies
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Polymer Science
- Psychology
- Radio/Television/Film
- Recreation
- Religion
- Social Work
- Social/Rehabilitation Services
- Sociology
- Speech Communication
- Speech Pathology/Audiology
- Sport Coaching Education
- Sport Management
- Sports/High Performance Materials
- Technical/Occupational Education
- Theatre
- Tourism
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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
- placement for DANTES
- placement for school's own challenge exams
- placement for relevant military experience
- credit for international baccalaureate
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