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Samford University

Samford University
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35229

Official telephone: (205) 726-2011
Fax number: (205) 726-2171
Website: https://www.samford.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: 4-1-4 system (two semesters & one-month January interterm)
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: 88%
Student:Faculty ratio: 13:1
Total faculty: 208 men, 292 women
Full-time faculty: 83 men, 72 women
Part-time faculty: 125 men, 220 women
Graduation rate: 80% within six years

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

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
double majors, independent study, honors program, internships, distance learning, online courses
Cooperative programs are offered: no
Combined 3-2 programs available:
Institution offers 3-2 degree programs.
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Study abroad opportunities:
Study-abroad program offered.
Army ROTC: offered off-campus ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution.
Air Force ROTC: offered on-campus

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
  • Architectural Sciences and Technology, Other
  • Architecture
  • Athletic Training/Trainer
  • Bible/Biblical Studies
  • Biochemistry
  • 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
  • Business/Managerial Economics
  • Chemistry, General
  • Christian Studies
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Economics, General
  • Education, Other
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Environmental Science
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
  • Finance, General
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
  • French Language and Literature
  • Game and Interactive Media Design
  • Geography
  • German Language and Literature
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General
  • Human Services, General
  • Interior Design
  • International Relations and Affairs
  • International/Globalization Studies
  • Journalism
  • Keyboard Instruments
  • Latin Language and Literature
  • Lay Ministry
  • Legal Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics, General
  • Missions/Missionary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Music Performance, General
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Music Technology
  • Music Theory and Composition
  • Music, General
  • Musical Theatre
  • Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
  • Neuroscience
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Pharmacy
  • Philosophy
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, General
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
  • Physical Sciences, Other
  • Physics, General
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Pre-Architecture Studies
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
  • Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Public Administration
  • Public Health, General
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies, Other
  • Religious/Sacred Music
  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Sociology, General
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
  • Voice and Opera
Diplomas

  • Dietetics/Dietitian
  • Divinity/Ministry
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Missions/Missionary Studies
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Doctorates

  • Audiology/Audiologist
  • Divinity/Ministry
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Law
  • Legal Studies
  • Medical Informatics
  • Nurse Anesthetist
  • Nursing Administration
  • Nursing Practice
  • Pharmacy
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
  • Public Health, General
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Master's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General
  • Athletic Training/Trainer
  • Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Divinity/Ministry
  • Education, Other
  • Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing
  • Environmental Studies
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
  • Health Law
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Human Services, General
  • Keyboard Instruments
  • Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
  • Legal Studies
  • Medical Informatics
  • Music Performance, General
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
  • Nurse Anesthetist
  • Nursing Administration
  • Physician Assistant
  • Programs for Foreign Lawyers
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
  • Public Health, General
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Religious/Sacred Music
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Social Work
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
  • Theology/Theological Studies
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
  • Voice and Opera

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for DANTES
  • credit for international baccalaureate

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
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