| Screen last updated on: January 27, 2011 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August and late 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, August, and January. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Two summer sessions of six weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
psychology, management, biology |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
French/German, Latin American studies, German |
| Average freshman GPA: |
3 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
85% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
12:1 |
| Total faculty: |
120 men, 137 women, 257 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
33 men, 47 women, 80 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
87 men, 90 women, 177 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: |
no |
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| Graduate studies homepage: |
www.hood.edu/admissions/
welcome.cfm?pid=wel |
| Special programs offered: |
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student-designed majors, double majors, dual degrees, independent study, honors program, pass/fail grading option, internships |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Minors offered in African-American studies, African/Middle Eastern studies, American studies, archaeology, art, art and archaeology, art history, biochemistry, biology, business administration, chemistry, classical studies, coastal studies, communication arts, criminology and delinquency, early childhood education, economics, elementary/special education, English, environmental science and policy, environmental studies, French, French/German, German, gerontology, global studies, history, interdisciplinary studies, journalism, Latin American studies, law and society, literature, management, mathematics, mathematics education, medieval studies, music, music history and literature, music performance, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, public relations, religion, Renaissance studies, social science research, social work, sociology, Spanish, studio art, theatre and drama, web development, women's studies, and writing. |
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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 are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
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early childhood, elementary, secondary, special education |
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| Cooperative programs are offered: |
no |
| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: |
Washington Semester (American University), Coastal Studies Seminar. |
| Schools with which domestic exchange programs are offered: |
Domestic exchange program with American U. |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Study abroad in Chile, the Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Peru, South Africa, South Korea, and Spain. |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered on-campus |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Archaeology
- Art
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Communication Arts
- Computer Science
- Early Childhood Education
- Economics
- Elementary/Special Education
- English
- Environmental Science/Policy
- French
- French/German
- German
- History
- Latin American Studies
- Law/Society
- Management
- Mathematics
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Music
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Religion
- Secondary Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit and/or placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit and/or placement for CLEP general
- credit and/or placement for CLEP subject
- neither credit nor placement for Regents College Exams (RCE)
- neither credit nor placement for ACT PEP
- credit and/or placement for DANTES
- credit and/or placement for school's own challenge exams
- credit and/or placement for relevant military experience
- credit and/or placement for relevant life experience
- credit and/or placement for international baccalaureate
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| Other credit/placement programs: |
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Prior Learning Assessment for credit through Portfolio Advantage Program. |
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