| Screen last updated on: June 2004 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
Spring 2003 - January 13
Summer 2003 - June 30
Fall 2003 - September 2
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| Calendar system: |
semester system (two terms comprise academic year) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students is held at the start of each semester. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
One 5 week session
One 8 week session
Please access our Academic Calendar on our website for information on dates for these sessions: www.bk.psu.edu |
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| Enrollment by categories: |
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| 4% | agriculture| 21% | arts/humanities/social sciences| 16% | business| 6% | education| 26% | engineering/technology/computer science| 5% | health professions| 5% | mathematics/physical sciences
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
Business, Mechanical Engineering Technology - 2 Year Prog, Business Administration - 2 Year Prog |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
Kinesiology, Hotel, Rest., and Inst. Mgmt. - 2 Year Prog, Occupational Therapy - 2 Year Prog |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
84% |
| Average class size: |
24 in freshman lecture courses, 24 in upper-level/division lecture courses |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
21:1 |
| Total faculty: |
150 |
| Full-time faculty: |
83 |
| Part-time faculty: |
67 |
| Faculty degrees: |
45% PhD, 46% master's degree, 8% bachelor's degree |
| Graduation rate: |
19% within four years
22% within five years
46% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
not required for graduation |
| Physical education is required: |
yes |
| There are religious requirements for graduation: |
no |
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| Undergraduate studies homepage: |
www.psu.edu/bulletins/
bluebook/
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| Special programs offered: |
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dual degrees, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, pass/fail grading option, internships, distance learning |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Penn State Berks offers a minor in Professional Writing and a Certification program in Food Technology. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science |
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| Combined 2-2 programs available: |
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Programs available at Penn State Berks Campus:
1. Program available between Penn State Berks campus and the Penn State School of Engineering Technology & Commonwealth Engineering and the Division of Business, Science, and Technology of Lehigh Carbon Community College. Students receiving an Associate of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology at Lehigh Carbon Community College may be considered for the Bachelor's degree program in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology at Penn State Berks Campus.
2. Program available between Penn State Berks campus and the Penn State School of Engineering Technology & Commonwealth Engineering and the Division of Business and Technology of North Hampton Community College. Students receiving an Associate degree in Applied Science in Electronics Technology at North Hampton Community College may be considered for the Bachelor's degree program in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology at Penn State Berks Campus.
3. Program available between Penn State Berks campus and the Penn State School of Engineering Technology & Commonwealth Engineering and the Science/Mathematics Division of Reading Area Community College. Students receiving an Associate degree in Applied Science in Electronics Technology at Reading Area Community College may be considered for the Bachelor's degree program in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology at Penn State Berks Campus.
4. Program available between Penn State Berks Campus and Northhampton Community College. Students receiving an Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration from Northhampton Community College may be considered for the Bachelor of Science in Business degree from Penn State Berks Campus.
5. Program available between Penn State Berks Campus and Northhampton Community College. Students receiving an Associate of Science degree in Computer Information Systems or an Associate of Science degree in Computer Science may be considered for the Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences and Technology degree from Penn State Berks Campus.
6. Program available between Penn State Berks Campus and Ocean County College. Students receiving an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration at Ocean County College may be considered the Bachelor of Science in Business degree from Penn State Berks Campus.
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
no |
| Schools with which domestic exchange programs are offered: |
Penn State has over 130 International Program opportunities overseas in approximately 49 countries.
Please visit this website to learn how you too can “Go Global through Penn State”
www.international.psu.edu/ieps
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| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Some of countries you can study abroad in are:
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chili, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Puerto Rico, Russia, Scotland, Senegal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, Wales, The West Indies, Venezuela, and Vietnam
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Some information that may be helpful to you as you consider “Going Global through Penn State”:
Am I eligible?
Penn State-sponsored programs are open to all regularly enrolled Penn State undergraduate students. Typically, students are juniors or seniors while studying abroad. Students must be in good academic standing when they apply, and must show evidence of maturity, stability, self-discipline, and strong academic motivation. Students must complete all prerequisites for their chosen program before going abroad.
Will study abroad work with my major?
With careful planning, students in any major or college at Penn State can fit an international program into their curriculum, and still maintain regular progress towards graduation. Students must work with their departmental academic adviser to determine how courses taken abroad will fit into their degree audit.
Will I receive Penn State credit for courses I take abroad?
One of the benefits of studying on a Penn State-sponsored program is that you remain registered at the University while you are abroad. Once your overseas classes have been accredited, they will be assigned Penn State course numbers. The grades that you earn abroad will be reflected in your GPA.
How much will an international program cost?
Students participating in Penn State-sponsored programs pay regular Penn State tuition. Room and board costs vary from program to program. The International Education Programs and Studies office has cost estimate sheets that detail the cost of attendance for each program for one semester.
How can I afford it?
For many programs, costs are comparable to what you spend at Penn State. In most cases, you will also be able to apply your regular financial aid to the cost of the program. Information on a variety of scholarships and grants specifically for overseas study may be obtained through the International Education Programs and Studies office.
For more information regarding “One World…..Infinite Possibilities” through Penn State, check out this website:
www.international.psu.edu/ieps
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| Army ROTC: |
offered on-campus |
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Associate's Degrees
- Agricultural Business
- Business Administration
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Occupational Therapy
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Applied Psychology
- Business
- Electro/Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Kinesiology
- Professional Writing
- Science
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit for CEEB Advanced Placement
- credit for CLEP general
- credit for CLEP subject
- neither credit nor placement for Regents College Exams (RCE)
- neither credit nor placement for ACT PEP
- credit for DANTES
- credit and/or placement for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant military experience
- credit for international baccalaureate
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| Restrictions on CEEB Advanced Placement options: |
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The amount of credit awarded for Advanced Placement Examination (AP Exam) varies with an earned grade of 3, 4 or 5 on the AP Exam.
An official grade report should be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to the Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University Park campus: 201 Shields Building, University Park, PA 16802-1294. If credit is awarded, your university record will carry a notation of credit, but no grade will be recorded. Credit acquired in this manner does not affect your grade point average at Penn State.
Limitations of credit earned through Advanced Placement Examinations are as follows:
(a) the credit must be useful in your program of study;
(b) duplicate credit in the same subject is not awarded in any case; and
(c) credit may only be awarded if you are a degree candidate at Penn State.
NOTE: No credit is given for the following AP Exams:
1. English - Language and Composition
2. Music - Listening and Literature
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Credit by Examination:
Credits may be earned through successful completion of comprehensive examinations. A grade of "C" or higher must be earned in the examination for credit to be awarded. A fee for each credit will be charged.
Credit by Validation:
Credit for courses completed at other institutions and graded the equivalent of an "A,A-,B+,B-,C+, or C" at Penn State may be obtained through credit by validation when the Undergraduate Admissions Office is unable to determine the transferability of a course through other means. A credit by validation form and supporting documentation must be submitted to the Undergraduate Admissions Office at University Park: 201 Shields Building, University Park, PA 16802-1294. The Undergraduate Admissions Office will forward this information to a representative of the academic department in which an equivalent course is taught at Penn State.
Credit by Portfolio Assessment:
If you are interested in receiving credit for college-level learning obtained in noncollegiate settings, you may develop a portfolio that reflects knowledge mastered, request assessment of your portfolio, and be awarded credit. The following guidelines apply:
1. Credit is granted for college-level learning obtained during work or other experience.
2. Credit without grades is awarded only if you are currently enrolled.
3. Credit is awarded only at the undergraduate level.
4. Credit cannot duplicate other coursework that you have already completed.
5. An individual or team of faculty members will make the determination whether credit will be awarded based on the portfolio.
6. Credit earned via portfolio will appear on your grade transcript as transfer credits.
There is a fee for this service.
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