| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in early September. |
| Calendar system: |
4-1-4 system (two semesters & one-month January interterm) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students held in August and June. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
communication, physical education, education |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
German, philosophy, Spanish |
| Average freshman GPA: |
3.11 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
66% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
13:1 |
| Total faculty: |
51 men, 32 women, 83 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
41 men, 15 women, 56 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
10 men, 12 women, 22 total |
| Graduation rate: |
70% 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: |
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, pass/fail grading option, 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-dentistry |
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| Education certifications: |
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elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
no |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
no |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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;France;Germany;Ireland;Spain;United Kingdom |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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West Virginia State Government Study program through West Virginia University Foundation |
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| Army ROTC: |
not offered |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Education
- English
- Environmental Science
- Equine Studies
- Fine Arts
- French
- German
- History
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- International Relations
- Mathematics
- Paralegal
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Renewable Resources
- Social Work
- Theatre
- Visual Art
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- placement for CLEP general
- placement for CLEP subject
- placement for Regents College Exams (RCE)
- credit for DANTES
- placement for school's own challenge exams
- placement for relevant military experience
- placement for international baccalaureate
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