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Briar Cliff University

Briar Cliff University
3303 Rebecca Street
Sioux City, IA 51104-0100

Official telephone: (712) 279-5321
Fax number: (712) 279-5410
Website: https://www.briarcliff.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: 3 10-week terms plus two 5-week summer sessions
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term.
Number and length of summer sessions: A summer session is offered for credit.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 79%
Student:Faculty ratio: 13:1
Total faculty: 63 men, 59 women
Full-time faculty: 35 men, 29 women
Part-time faculty: 28 men, 30 women
Graduation rate: 44% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning, external degree program, online courses
Cooperative programs are offered: no
Study abroad opportunities:
Study-abroad program offered.
Army ROTC: offered off-campus ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution.

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Theology/Theological Studies
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Art Teacher Education
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Chemistry, General
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer Science
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Criminology
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Education, General
  • Education, Other
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
  • Environmental Science
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
  • Graphic Design
  • Health and Wellness, General
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Human Services, General
  • Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • Journalism
  • Management Information Systems, General
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Mathematics, General
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Music, General
  • Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
  • Operations Management and Supervision
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Physical Sciences, Other
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Social Work
  • Sociology, General
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
  • Theology/Theological Studies
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
  • Writing, General
Diplomas

  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
  • Geriatric Nurse/Nursing
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
Doctorates

  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist
Master's Degrees

  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Education, General
  • Education, Other
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
  • Geriatric Nurse/Nursing
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Nursing Education
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
  • Psychology, Other

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 2 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for relevant life experience
  • credit for international baccalaureate

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
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