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Texas Christian University

Texas Christian University
2800 South University Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76129-0002


Fax number: (817) 257-7268
Website: https://www.tcu.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: 92%
Student:Faculty ratio: 14:1
Total faculty: 568 men, 644 women
Full-time faculty: 348 men, 350 women
Part-time faculty: 220 men, 294 women
Graduation rate: 84% 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
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Study abroad opportunities:
Study-abroad program offered.
Army ROTC: offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC: offered on-campus

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Acting
  • Actuarial Science
  • Advertising
  • Agriculture, General
  • Anthropology, General
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • Art Teacher Education
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other
  • Athletic Training/Trainer
  • Ballet
  • Bilingual and Multilingual Education
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Biophysics
  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
  • Chemistry, General
  • Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Dance, General
  • Design and Visual Communications, General
  • Developmental and Child Psychology
  • Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
  • Dietetics/Dietitian
  • Directing and Theatrical Production
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Economics, General
  • Education, General
  • Education, Other
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
  • Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Engineering, General
  • Engineering, Other
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Environmental Science
  • Ethnic Studies
  • Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
  • Fashion Merchandising
  • Finance, General
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
  • French Language and Literature
  • General Studies
  • Geography
  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
  • Geology/Earth Science, General
  • German Language and Literature
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Services, General
  • Information Technology
  • Interior Design
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • International Economics
  • International Finance
  • International Marketing
  • International Relations and Affairs
  • Journalism
  • Keyboard Instruments
  • Latin American Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
  • Management Science
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Mathematics, General
  • Movement Therapy and Movement Education
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Music Performance, General
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Music Theory and Composition
  • Music, General
  • Musical Theatre
  • Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
  • Natural Sciences
  • Neuroscience
  • Nutrition Sciences
  • Organizational Communication, General
  • Painting
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Philosophy
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
  • Photography
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Physical Sciences, Other
  • Physics, General
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Printmaking
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  • Public Relations/Image Management
  • Radio and Television
  • Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
  • Real Estate
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Religious/Sacred Music
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • Sculpture
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Social Studies Teacher Education
  • Social Work
  • Sociology, General
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
  • Sports Studies
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • Stringed Instruments
  • Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
  • Voice and Opera
  • Women's Studies
  • Writing, General
  • Youth Services/Administration
Certificates

  • Agriculture, General
  • Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
  • Music Performance, General
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Diplomas

  • Agriculture, General
  • Clinical Nurse Leader
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Energy Systems Technology/Technician
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Music Performance, General
  • Nurse Anesthetist
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Doctorates

  • Astrophysics
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Biophysics
  • Chemistry, General
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
  • Conducting
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • Human Services, General
  • Keyboard Instruments
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics, General
  • Music Performance, General
  • Nurse Anesthetist
  • Nursing Administration
  • Nursing Practice
  • Nursing Science
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Physical Sciences, Other
  • Physics, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Rhetoric and Composition
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • Social Work
  • Stringed Instruments
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Master's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Chemistry, General
  • Clinical Nurse Leader
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Conducting
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Developmental and Child Psychology
  • Education, General
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • Environmental Science
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • Geology/Earth Science, General
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Services, General
  • Keyboard Instruments
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Mathematics, General
  • Music Performance, General
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Musicology and Ethnomusicology
  • Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
  • Nursing Education
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Physical Sciences, Other
  • Physics, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  • Research and Development Management
  • Social Work
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
  • Stringed Instruments
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
  • Voice and Opera

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

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • True
 
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