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ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - JONESBORO

Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
P.O. Box 600
State University, AR 72467

Official telephone: (870) 972-3024
Fax number: (870) 972-2090

Website: www.astate.edu


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Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in mid-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 July, August, December, January, May, and June.
Number and length of summer sessions: Two summer sessions of five weeks each.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: elementary education, business administration, accounting
Majors with the lowest enrollment: community/regional economic development, economics, music
Average freshman GPA: 2.8 on a 4.0 scale
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 72%
Student:Faculty ratio: 17:1
Total faculty: 307 men, 299 women, 606 total
Full-time faculty: 234 men, 222 women, 456 total
Part-time faculty: 70 men, 93 women, 163 total
Graduation rate: 40% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
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
Minimum GPA required to graduate: 2.0

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
double majors, dual degrees, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning
Education certifications:
early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education, vo-tech, adult education, bilingual/bicultural
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: yes
Schools with which domestic exchange programs are offered: Adams State College (CO);Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (AL);Alabama State University (AL);Ball State University (IN);Boise State University (ID);Bowie State University (MD);Bowling Green State University (OH);Bridgewater State College (MA);California State Polytechnic University--Pomona (CA);California State University--Bakersfield (CA);California State University--Chico (CA);California State University--East Bay (CA);California State University--Fresno (CA);California State University--Los Angeles (CA);California State University--Monterey Bay (CA);California State University--Northridge (CA);California State University--San Bernardino (CA);California University of Pennsylvania (PA);Central Washington University (WA);Cleveland State University (OH);College of Charleston (SC);East Central University (OK);East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (PA);East Tennessee State University (TN);Eastern Connecticut State University (CT);Eastern New Mexico University (NM);Eastern Oregon University (OR);Fairmont State University (WV);Ferris State University (MI);Florida International University (FL);Fort Hays State University (KS);Grambling State University (LA);Howard University (DC);Humboldt State University (CA);Idaho State University (ID);Illinois State University (IL);Indiana University of Pennsylvania (PA);Indiana University-Purdue University--Fort Wayne (IN);Indiana University-Purdue University--Indianapolis (IN);Inter American University of Puerto Rico--San German (PR);Iowa State University (IA);Jackson State University (MS);Johnson State College (VT);Kansas State University (KS);Keene State College (NH);Kent State University (OH);Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (PA);Louisiana State University--Alexandria (LA);Louisiana State University--Baton Rouge (LA);Louisiana State University--Shreveport (LA);Louisiana Tech University (LA);Marshall University (WV);Mesa State College (CO);Michigan Technological University (MI);Minnesota State University--Mankato (MN);Minnesota State University--Moorhead (MN);Mississippi State University (MS);Missouri State University (MO);Montana State University--Billings (MT);Montana State University--Bozeman (MT);Montana State University--Northern (MT);Morehead State University (KY);Murray State University (KY)
Study abroad opportunities:
Argentina;Australia;Austria;Bahamas, The;Belgium;Belize;Botswana;Brazil;Cambodia;China;Costa Rica;Czech Republic;Dominican Republic;Finland;France;Germany;Ghana;Greece;Hungary;Iceland;India;Ireland;Italy;Japan;Jordan;Korea, South;Luxembourg;Mexico;Morocco;Netherlands;New Zealand;Peru;Poland;Portugal;Russia;Senegal;South Africa;Spain;Sweden;Thailand;Turkey;United Kingdom;Vietnam
Other special or unique academic programs:
Programs may not be offered every year and new programs happen regularly, other short-term programs such as Spring Break study abroad are also offered regularly. ASU students may also participate in study abroad programs offered in virtually every subject area and location through programs offered by other universities and organizations as long as they offer US credit for coursework.
Army ROTC: offered on-campus
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Advanced Drafting
  • Agricultural Supply/Service
  • Alcohol/Drug Abuse
  • Aquaculture Technology
  • Auto Service Technology Studies
  • Automotive Service Technology
  • Banking/Finance/Credit
  • Building/Construction
  • Business Information Systems
  • Business Systems
  • Clothing/Apparel/Textile Work/Management
  • Computer Science/Engineering
  • Computer Systems Technician
  • Food Technology
  • Nursing
  • Radiologic Technology
  • Technology
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Agricultural Business/Economics
  • Agricultural Education
  • Animal Science
  • Architectural/Engineering Technology
  • Art
  • Athletic Training
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biology Education
  • Business Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Business Technology Education
  • Chemistry
  • Chemistry Education
  • Clinical Lab Sciences
  • Communication Disorders
  • Communication Studies
  • Communication Studies/Theatre Arts Education
  • Computer Applications
  • Computer Science
  • Computer/Information Technology
  • Criminology
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Digital Media/Design
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Economics
  • Engineering
  • English
  • English Education
  • Exercise Science
  • Finance
  • Forensic Science
  • French
  • French Education
  • General Agriculture
  • Geography
  • Graphic Communications
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Promotion
  • Healthcare Administration
  • History
  • Instrumental Music Education
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International Business
  • Journalism
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics Education
  • Middle Level Education
  • Music Performance
  • Nursing
  • Paralegal
  • Philosophy
  • Physical Education
  • Physics
  • Physics Education
  • Plant Sciences
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Radio/Television
  • Radiological Science
  • Renewable Resources
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Special Education/Mild Disabilities
  • Sports Management
  • Technology
  • Theatre Arts
  • Transportation
  • Vocal Music Education
  • Wildlife Ecology/Management

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for school's own challenge exams
Restrictions on CEEB Advanced Placement options:
acceptable scores vary by department.



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