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ACADEMICS
Academic Program
Milligan offers students a Christian liberal arts education
in a community of inquiry, responsibility and caring. The
liberal arts are taught from a perspective of God's activity
with humanity. The college's strong core curriculum, with
an interdisciplinary humanities program and Bible courses,
educates students toward the world in an open and constructive
way, to lead and to serve.
Majors and Minors
Majors and Minors More than 25 academic majors and two master's
degree programs.
See complete list of programs.
Degrees Awarded
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Bachelor of Arts
•
Bachelor of Science
•
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
•
Master of Education
•
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Accreditation
Milligan College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges
of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866
Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; Telephone number
404-679-4501) to award bachelor's and master's degrees.
Off Campus Learning
Most majors require internships, which offer college credit
and work experience prior to graduation. Numerous off-campus
learning opportunities and study abroad programs are sponsored
by the Council for Christian
Colleges & Universities (CCCU).
FACULTY
Faculty
67 full-time faculty
have career-based experience and hold degrees from some of
the most respected colleges and universities in the U.S. and
abroad. More than 70 percent have earned the highest degree
in their field. They are mature and caring Christian scholars
who are committed to world-class scholarship, excellence in
teaching, their Christian faith, and their students.
Student-faculty Ratio
A low student-faculty ratio offers personal attention and
class sizes that typically range from 10-15 students.
STUDENT
LIFE
Student Body
Average 900 students from more than 40 states and 10 countries.
Residence Life
80% of traditional students live on campus in one of six residence
halls, administered by a professional residence hall staff.
Student Life
More than 25 social, service, honorary and professional organizations
encourage servant leadership.
SPIRITUAL
LIFE
Church Affiliation
Christian churches/ churches of Christ
Spiritual Life
As a Christian community, Milligan offers a nurturing environment
where students are strengthened and encouraged in their spiritual
growth. Opportunities include weekly chapel, a convocation
program, vespers, volunteer service and various Christian-based
student organizations. Biblical truths are integrated into
all classes. Students are active in many local churches.
LOCATION
& FACILITIES
Location
Located in scenic Northeast Tennessee, minutes from Johnson
City in the dynamic Tri-Cities region. In 1999, the Tri-Cities,
TN/VA was named an All-America Region.
Facilities
145-acre campus, recipient of 2000 Beautification Award from
local Chamber of Commerce. More than 20 buildings of Georgian-Colonial
architecture. 160,000 volume library. 1,200-seat chapel auditorium.
Five 24-station science laboratories. 250-seat lecture hall.
Nursing and occupational therapy clinical laboratories. 200-seat
classroom auditorium. Photography darkroom. TV and radio production
studios. Regulation athletic courts and fields. 25-meter swimming
pool.
Technology
All residence hall rooms and on-campus apartments have a high-speed
data connection to the Internet in addition to a private phone
line. Students also have access to computers in various labs
and technology classrooms on campus.
Recent On-Campus Projects
The Milligan College
Campaign for Christian Leadership includes refurbishments
to the residence halls and athletic facilities, new classroom
space, instructional technology, the addition of the new Paul
Clark Education Center, and The Central Campus Project, a
$12-15 million project which includes an extensive renovation
to Derthick Hall (the college's main classroom and instruction
building Ñ completed Fall 2001). The college hopes
to break ground next year on its new Campus Center, which
includes a student center, theatre, and welcome area.
ATHLETICS
Athletics
12 intercollegiate sports at the NAIA level. Appalachian Athletic
Conference. Highly competitive and nationally recognized athletic
program. Milligan teams have won more than 16 conference titles
and qualified for 12 national championship tournament berths
since 1995.
Men's teams: Baseball,
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis.
Women's teams:
Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball.
Active intramurals program.
ALUMNI
Alumni report that the college’s excellence in the liberal
arts curriculum, faculty, student life, and leadership and
spiritual development, laid a strong foundation for shaping
their career paths and helping them excel. Milligan’s
graduates are successfully employed as business leaders, educators,
lawyers, healthcare professionals, ministers and missionaries
throughout the world.
Our students are supported by exceptional Christian faculty
and staff committed to world-class scholarship, excellence
in teaching, and the individual growth of each student.
FINANCIAL
AID
Cost
Milligan's cost is below the national average of four-year
private institutions.
Undergraduate costs for the 2002-03 academic year are:
Tuition: $13,880 per year
Room and Board: $4,370 per year
Fees: $510 per year
For more details, see
online catalog
For Adult Degree Completion
and graduate programs,
please call the Admissions Office at 800-262-8337.
Financial Aid
Approximately 92 percent of Milligan students receive financial
aid of some kind, including both academic scholarships
and need-based grants. For more information, contact the Financial
Aid Office at 800-447-4880.
CAMPUS
VISIT
Contact the Milligan College Office of Admissions, P.O. Box
210, Milligan College, Tennessee 37682. Call 800-262-8337
or 423-461-8730. Visit us on the Web at www.milligan.edu
or e-mail us at admissions@milligan.edu.
LAST UPDATED 2/03
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