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Dominican University of California

Dominican University of California
50 Acacia Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901-2298

Official telephone: (415) 482-3204
Toll-free telephone: (888) 323-6763
Fax number: (415) 485-3215

Website: www.dominican.edu



Screen last updated on: January 27, 2011
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in late August and mid-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 August.
Number and length of summer sessions: Three summer sessions of varying lengths.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: nursing, psychology, humanities
Majors with the lowest enrollment: religion, art history, women and gender studies
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 80%
Student:Faculty ratio: 11:1
Total faculty: 122 men, 233 women, 355 total
Full-time faculty: 28 men, 55 women, 83 total
Part-time faculty: 94 men, 178 women, 272 total
Graduation rate: 45% within six years

Dominican University of California
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: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Graduate studies homepage: https://
secure.dominican.edu/
inquiry/undergrad.php
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, dual degrees, independent study, honors program, pass/fail grading option, internships, weekend college
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Minors offered in chemistry, environmental studies, Latin american studies, mathematics, philosophy, pre-law, sports management, and women and gender studies.
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry, occupational therapy
Education certifications are offered: yes
Education certifications:
elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education
Cooperative programs are offered: no
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: yes
Schools with which domestic exchange programs are offered: Domestic exchange with Aquinas Coll, Barry U, St. Thomas Aquinas Coll.
Other special or unique academic programs:
MBA Preparatory (4 + 1 Program).
Army ROTC: not offered
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Art History
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Communications
  • Dance
  • Digital Arts
  • English
  • English/Writing
  • Graphic Arts
  • Health Science
  • History
  • Humanities/Cultural Studies
  • International Studies
  • Liberal Studies/Teacher Education
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Religion
  • Strategic Management
  • Studio Art
  • Women/Gender Studies

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit and/or placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 4 or higher)
  • credit and/or placement for CLEP general
  • placement for CLEP subject
  • neither credit nor placement for Regents College Exams (RCE)
  • neither credit nor placement for ACT PEP
  • neither credit nor placement for DANTES
  • credit and/or placement for school's own challenge exams
  • neither credit nor placement for relevant military experience
  • neither credit nor placement for relevant life experience
  • credit and/or placement for international baccalaureate



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