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King College

King College
1350 King College Road
Bristol, TN 37620

Official telephone: (423) 652-4861
Toll-free telephone: (800) 362-0014
Fax number: (423) 968-4456

Website: www.king.edu


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Screen last updated on: August 27, 2008
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: August 15, 2009
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.
Number and length of summer sessions: Two summer sessions of four weeks each.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: Nursing, Business, Education
Student:Faculty ratio: 14:1
Total faculty: 49 men, 45 women, 94 total
Full-time faculty: 29 men, 21 women, 50 total
Part-time faculty: 20 men, 24 women, 44 total
Graduation rate: 59% 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: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, dual degrees, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, adult education programs
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Minors offered in Bible and religion, biology, business administration, economics, chemistry, coaching, computer science, elementary education, English, French, history, management and marketing, mathematics, middle grades education, music, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, secondary education, Spanish, special education, technical and professional communication, theater, and youth ministry.
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-theology, Pre-physical therapy
Education certifications are offered: yes
Education certifications:
early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: no
Study abroad opportunities:
Latin American Studies Program (Costa Rica). International Business Inst (Europe). Exchange program abroad in Israel/Jordan (Jerusalem University Coll). Study abroad also in other Middle Eastern countries and in France, Germany, Korea, the Netherlands, Russia, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
Other special or unique academic programs:
Incoming students experience King's Quest for Significance, curriculum that broadens understanding of the world and our place in it. As part of the study, each year the freshman class travels to Washington, D.C. to visit offices of state, national museums, art galleries and various public organizations. Participants are challenged to explore their views on the arts, religion, varying cultures and issues facing humankind. The curriculum also helps students examine career options and begin working toward a degree in their chosen areas.
Army ROTC: not offered
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Accounting/Finance
  • American Studies
  • Applied Science/Mathematics
  • Bible/Religion
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • English
  • Finance/Economics
  • Forensic Science
  • French
  • Health Sciences Chemistry
  • History
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Medical Technology
  • Modern Languages
  • Neuroscience
  • Nursing
  • On-Line Media/Marketing
  • Performing/Visual Arts
  • Physics
  • Political Science/History
  • Psychology
  • Renewable Resources
  • Sport Management
  • Technical/Professional Communication
  • Youth Ministry

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • neither credit nor placement for Regents College Exams (RCE)
  • neither credit nor placement for ACT PEP
  • neither credit nor placement for DANTES
  • neither credit nor placement for school's own challenge exams
  • credit for relevant military experience
  • neither credit nor placement for relevant life experience
  • credit for international baccalaureate



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