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Spelman College

Spelman College
350 Spelman Lane, SW
Atlanta, GA 30314-4399


Fax number: (404) 215-7788
Website: https://www.spelman.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
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: 89%
Student:Faculty ratio: 10:1
Total faculty: 54 men, 187 women
Full-time faculty: 29 men, 116 women
Part-time faculty: 25 men, 71 women
Graduation rate: 74% 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, honors program, internships, distance learning, external degree program
Cooperative programs are offered: yes
Combined 3-2 programs available:
Institution offers 3-2 degree programs.
Study abroad opportunities:
Study-abroad program offered.
Army ROTC: offered off-campus ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution.
Navy ROTC: offered off-campus ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution.
Air Force ROTC: offered off-campus ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution.

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Chemistry, General
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Dance, General
  • Documentary Production
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Economics, General
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Engineering, General
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Studies
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
  • French Language and Literature
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • History, General
  • Human Services, General
  • International/Globalization Studies
  • Mathematics, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Music, General
  • Philosophy
  • Photography
  • Physics, General
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Sociology and Anthropology
  • Sociology, General
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Women's Studies

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

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
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