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Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson University
1020 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Official telephone: (215) 955-6000
Fax number: (215) 951-2907
Website: https://jefferson.edu/university.html
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.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 82%
Student:Faculty ratio: 12:1
Total faculty: 309 men, 621 women
Full-time faculty: 96 men, 197 women
Part-time faculty: 213 men, 424 women
Graduation rate: 68% within six years

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

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
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 off-campus ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution.

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
  • Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
  • Architectural Sciences and Technology, Other
  • Architectural Technology/Technician
  • Architecture
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Biopsychology
  • Biotechnology
  • Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Chemistry, General
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Construction Trades, General
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
  • Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
  • Design and Applied Arts, Other
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Engineering, General
  • Engineering, Other
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
  • Fashion Merchandising
  • Fashion/Apparel Design
  • Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
  • Finance, General
  • Graphic Design
  • Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Health/Medical Psychology
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Industrial and Product Design
  • Information Science/Studies
  • Interior Architecture
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Legal Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist
  • Organizational Communication, General
  • Physical Sciences, Other
  • Physician Assistant
  • Pre-Law Studies
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Sustainability Studies
  • Textile Sciences and Engineering
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Certificates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
  • Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
Diplomas

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
  • Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Other
  • Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
  • Architectural Sciences and Technology, Other
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
  • Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist
  • Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist
  • Pharmacology and Toxicology, Other
  • Psychology, Other
  • Public Health, General
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Doctorates

  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
  • Engineering, Other
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Human/Medical Genetics
  • Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
  • Medicine
  • Neuroscience
  • Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
  • Nursing Practice
  • Nursing Science
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacy
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist
  • Public Health, General
  • Textile Sciences and Engineering
Master's Degrees

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
  • Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
  • Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
  • Architectural Sciences and Technology, Other
  • Architecture
  • Athletic Training/Trainer
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biotechnology
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
  • Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
  • Chemistry, General
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Engineering, General
  • Engineering, Other
  • Fashion/Apparel Design
  • Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
  • Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Medical Physics
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human/Medical Genetics
  • Industrial and Product Design
  • Interior Architecture
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
  • Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
  • Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation
  • Neuroscience
  • Nurse Anesthetist
  • Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist
  • Pharmacology
  • Physical Sciences, Other
  • Physician Assistant
  • Psychology, Other
  • Public Health, General
  • Real Estate Development
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Taxation
  • Textile Sciences and Engineering
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other

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 DANTES

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
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