Austin College
Description
Austin College is a private liberal arts college in Sherman, Texas, one hour north of Dallas. Chartered in 1849, it is the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under its original charter. It enrolls approximately 1,200 students. It also offers a Masters in Education and a Physician Assistant degree.
Institutional Website
Academic Terms
2
Department Name
Department of Religious Studies
Department Website
Department Chair
Dr. Ivette Vargas-O'Bryan
Other Fields
Yes
Religious/Denominational Affiliation
Yes
Religious/Denominational Affiliation Description
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
College/University Department Type
Religion/Religious Studies
Seminary or Divinity School
No
Location
Austin College, 900, North Grand Avenue, North Sherman Junction, Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, 75090, United States
Areas of Study
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Degree Programs
Undergrad Program
Yes
Undergraduate Degrees
Yes
Undergraduate Degree Types
Bachelor's (Major), Bachelor's (Minor)
Master's Program
No
Doctoral Program
No
Undergrad Program
Required Courses
No
General Education Courses
Yes
General Education Credit Hours
48
Current Majors
6
Undergraduate Enrollment
1200
Degrees Conferred
7
Internship/Practicum
No
Annual Undergraduate Courses
12
Interdisciplinary Program
No
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
385
Total Undergraduate Credit Hour Production
48
Master's Program
Graduate Enrollment
65
Faculty Information
Total Faculty
2
Full-Time Faculty
2
Tenured Faculty
1
Tenure-Track Faculty
1
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Standard Faculty Line Process
No
Alumni Outcomes
Alumni Outcome Tracking
No
Other Fields Preferred Response
Mindfulness and Health Studies minor
CIP Codes
CIP Code Reporting
No
Survey Information
Survey Minutes
5