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COPPIN STATE UNIVERSITY
Coppin State University
2500 West North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216-3698

Official telephone: (410) 951-3000
Toll-free telephone: (800) 635-3674
Fax number: (410) 333-7094

Website: www.coppin.edu


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Screen last updated on: January 27, 2011
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in early September and 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 August and January.
Number and length of summer sessions: Two summer sessions of six weeks each.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: psychology, management science, criminal justice
Majors with the lowest enrollment: history, philosophy
Average freshman GPA: 2 on a 4.0 scale
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 62%
Student:Faculty ratio: 14:1
Total faculty: 150 men, 182 women, 332 total
Full-time faculty: 70 men, 89 women, 159 total
Part-time faculty: 80 men, 93 women, 173 total
Graduation rate: 14% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: not required for graduation
Physical education is required: no
There are religious requirements for graduation: no

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
double majors, dual degrees, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, weekend college, distance learning, external degree program
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, physical therapy, nursing
Education certifications are offered: yes
Education certifications:
early childhood, elementary, secondary, special education, adult education
Cooperative programs are offered: yes
Combined 2-2 programs available:
Combined B.A./M.A. and B.S./M.S. dentistry and pharmacy programs.
Combined 3-2 programs available:
3-2 engineering, dentistry, pharmacy, and physical therapy programs.
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: yes
Other special or unique academic programs:
Mentorship program with elementary students.
Army ROTC: offered on-campus
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Applied Psychology
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Criminal Justice
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Elementary Education
  • English
  • Entertainment Management
  • General Sciences
  • Global Studies
  • Health Information Management
  • History
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Management Science
  • Mathematics
  • Nursing
  • Political Science
  • Social Science
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Special Education
  • Sports Management

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • placement for school's own challenge exams
  • placement for relevant military experience
  • credit and/or placement for international baccalaureate



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