Academics
Roanoke is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor's degrees in arts, science, and business administration. In addition, the business administration program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs; the chemistry program is accredited by the American Chemical Society; the teacher licensure program is accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council; and the athletic training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
Roanoke offers 35 majors, 30 minors, and 23 concentrations. The college also offers dual degree programs with Virginia Tech and the University of Tennessee that lead to a Roanoke degree and an engineering degree from the other school. Each year, Roanoke accepts approximately 35 incoming freshmen and first-term sophomores to become members of the Honors Program. These students complete the Honors Curriculum in lieu of the Roanoke College Core Curriculum. Honors students are offered numerous special learning experiences including plays, lectures, concerts, and service projects.
Roanoke has 14 academic departments:
- Biology
- Business Administration and Economics
- Chemistry
- Education
- English
- Fine Arts
- Foreign Language
- Health and Human Performance
- History
- Math, Computer Science, and Physics
- Public Affairs
- Religion and Philosophy
- Psychology
- Sociology
In 2010, Roanoke was recognized as one of the top 16 colleges or universities where it is hardest to receive an "A" grade. Roanoke students receive an "A" approximately 30 percent of the time. Other schools included in the top 16 were Princeton University, Boston University, and MIT.
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