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Humboldt State University

Humboldt State University
1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA 95521-8299

Official telephone: (707) 826-4402
Toll-free telephone: (866) 850-9556
Fax number: (707) 826-6190

Website: humboldt.edu


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Screen last updated on: September 8, 2010
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: Late August and Late 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 June, July, August (for fall) and January (for spring).
Number and length of summer sessions: Two summer sessions of five and ten weeks.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: Biology, Psychology, Business Administration
Average freshman GPA: 2.9 on a 4.0 scale
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 76%
Student:Faculty ratio: 22:1
Total faculty: 289 men, 262 women, 551 total
Full-time faculty: 179 men, 109 women, 288 total
Part-time faculty: 110 men, 153 women, 263 total

Humboldt State University
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
Undergraduate studies homepage: humboldt.edu/admissions/
apply
Graduate studies homepage: humboldt.edu/admissions/
apply/graduate.html
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, dual degrees, independent study, honors program, pass/fail grading option, internships, distance learning, evening courses, adult education programs
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
84 minors offered at HSU
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry
Education certifications:
early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special 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: Member of National Student Exchange (NSE). http://www.humboldt.edu/~advise/NSE.htm
Study abroad opportunities:
Study abroad offered.
http://www.humboldt.edu/~goabroad/
Army ROTC: not offered
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Anthropology
  • Art
  • Art/Art Education
  • Art/Art History
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biology/Secondary Education
  • Botany
  • Business Administration
  • Business Education
  • Cell/Molecular Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Child Development
  • Communication
  • Economics
  • Elementary Education
  • English
  • English/Secondary Education
  • Environmental Biology
  • Environmental Education
  • Environmental Management/Protection
  • Environmental Resources Engineering
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Technology
  • Ethnic Studies
  • Exercise Science/Health
  • Fisheries
  • Fisheries Management
  • Forest Resources Management
  • Forestry
  • French
  • French Education
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • History
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Interdisciplinary Studies/Elementary Education
  • International Studies
  • Journalism
  • Kinesiology
  • Kinesiology/Physical Education
  • Liberal Studies
  • Marine Biology
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics Education
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular/Cell Biology
  • Music
  • Music Education
  • Native American Studies
  • Nursing
  • Nursing/R.N.
  • Oceanography
  • Philosophy
  • Physical Science/Secondary Education
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Pre-Health Professions
  • Psychology
  • Rangeland Resources
  • Recreation Administration
  • Recreation/Leisure Administration
  • Religious Studies
  • Science Education
  • Secondary Education
  • Secondary Education/Biology
  • Secondary Education/Chemistry
  • Secondary Education/Spanish
  • Secondary English Education
  • Secondary General Science Education
  • Secondary Mathematics Education
  • Secondary Teacher Certification
  • Secondary Teacher Education
  • Secondary Teaching
  • Secondary Teaching of Art
  • Secondary Teaching of Biology
  • Secondary Teaching of English
  • Secondary Teaching of Music
  • Secondary Teaching of Physical Education
  • Secondary Teaching of Social Sciences
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Sports Medicine
  • Teacher Education
  • Teacher Preparation
  • Theatre
  • Theatre Arts
  • Theatre/Dance
  • Theatre/Film
  • Wildlife
  • Wildlife Management
  • Zoology

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

 
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