| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August and early 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 April, May, June, August, and January. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Summer sessions of varying lengths. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
nursing, business administration, music education |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
religion, environmental studies, English |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
69% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
8:1 |
| Total faculty: |
172 men, 187 women, 359 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
91 men, 94 women, 185 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
66 men, 95 women, 161 total |
| Graduation rate: |
45% 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, internships, weekend college, 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-PT, Pre-OT, Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Athletic Training |
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| Education certifications: |
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elementary, middle/junior high, secondary |
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| Cooperative education programs: |
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health professions |
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| Combined 2-2 programs available: |
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Master of Science-Athletic Training/Doctor of Physical Therapy, MBA/Doctorate of Physical Therapy, MBA/Pharm D |
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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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Argentina |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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Health Science programs that range from associate to doctoral level degrees with an enrollment of over 900. Conservatory programs that range from certificates to doctoral level with an enrollment of over 700. A College of Arts and Sciences, with an enrollment of over 1100, is closely tied to the community and the Northern Shenandoah Valley especially in history and tourism and environmental studies. |
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| Army ROTC: |
not offered |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Associate's Degrees
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Acting
- Administration of Justice/Sociology
- American Studies
- Arts Management
- Arts Studies
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Church Music
- Composition
- Costume Design
- Dance
- Dance Education
- Educational Psychology
- English
- Environmental Studies
- History
- Jazz Studies
- Kinesiology
- Mass Communications
- Mathematics
- Music Education
- Music Theatre
- Music Theatre Accompanying
- Music Therapy
- Music/Elective Studies
- Nursing
- Performance
- Piano Accompanying
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Religion
- Renewable Resources
- Respiratory Care
- Scenic Lighting/Design
- Sociology
- Theatre for Youth
- University Studies
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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 DANTES
- credit for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant military experience
- credit for international baccalaureate
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