Colleges and Majors

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Fall Open HouseSunday, October 17, 2021

Your $50 application fee will be automatically waived for attending this Open House. Once you check in, your fee waiver is activated. There is NO physical waiver and NO special code. Your application fee will simply be waived within 1-2 weeks after the event and after you apply.

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Africana World Studies (BA)Humanities and the Arts; Social Sciences and Community Development

Anthropology (BA)Art (BA)

Studio Art Communication (BA)

Broadcast Journalism; Communication Studies; Journalism; Media Production; Media Studies; Public Relations; Theatre and Comedy

Community Development and Social Justice (BA)Criminology and Criminal Justice (BA)English (BA)

Creative Writing; Education; LiteratureEthics (BA) Fine Art (BFA)

Ceramics; Computer Art and Animation; Furniture Design; Graphic Design; Painting; Photography; Printmaking; Sculpture; Textiles

History (BA) Latin American and Latino Studies (BA)Legal Studies (BA)Leadership and Professional Studies (BA)Liberal Studies (BA)

A wide variety of concentrations available in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Music (BA) Musical Studies, Popular Music

Music (BM) Classical Performance; Jazz and Classical Performance; Jazz Studies; Music Education; Music and Entertainment Industries; Secondary Education (K-12); Sound Engineering Arts

Philosophy (BA)Political Science (BA) Psychology (BA)Sociology (BA) Applied Sociology, Social ServicesSpanish (BA) Urban Science and Society (BA) Community, Culture, and Diversity; Policy, Planning, and DevelopmentWomen’s and Gender Studies (BA)

Cotsakos College of BusinessAccounting (BS) Economics (BA)

Research and Data AnalysisFinance (BS) Credit Analysis and Commercial Banking; Fintech; Risk ManagementFinancial Planning (BS) Global Business Studies (BS) Management (BS)

Human Resources; Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Marketing (BS) Digital Marketing; Marketing Management

Professional Sales (BS)

College of EducationDisability Studies (BA) Early Childhood Education (BA) Early Childhood Education for Professionals (BA)

Licensure options: • Early Childhood (P-3)

Endorsements: • Bilingual Education • English as a Second Language • Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TSD)

Elementary Education (K-6) (BA) Endorsements:

• Bilingual Education• English as a Second Language• Middle School Education (5-8) • Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TSD)

Secondary Education/Subject Field Specialization (K-12) (BA)Endorsements:

• Bilingual Education• English as a Second Language• Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TSD)

College of Science and HealthActuarial Science (BS) Biology (BS)

Ecology; General; Organismal; Pre-medical Profession

Biotechnology (BS) Chemistry (BA and BS) Communication Disorders (BS) Computer Science (BS) Computer Information Technology (BS) Earth Science (BA) Environmental Science (BS) Environmental Sustainability (BS) Exercise Science (BS) Health Studies (BS) Liberal Studies, Integrated Math and Science (BA)

Biology; Chemistry; Environmental Science; Mathematics

Mathematics (BA and BS) Nursing (BS)

General; RN to BSN Physical Education (BS)

General; with Health Certification Public Health Promotion (BS) Sport Management (BA) Sports Medicine (BS)

Accelerated Degree Programs

WP’s combined programs help you achieve your master’s degree in a quicker timeframe.

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesCommunication 4+1 BA/MA Programs

• Communication Studies, Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, Public Relations,or Media Studies (BA) to Professional Communication (MA)

English 4+1 BA/MFA Program• English—Writing (BA) and Master of Fine Arts in Creative and Professional Writing (MFA)

Music 4+1 BM/MM Programs• Jazz Studies—Performance (BM) to Jazz Performance (MM)

• Jazz Studies—Performance (BM) to Jazz Arranging and Composing (MM)

Cotsakos College of BusinessBusiness 4+1 BS/Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs

• Accounting (BS) to MBA • Finance (BS) to MBA • Financial Planning (BS) to MBA• Global Business Studies (BS) to MBA• Management (BS) to MBA • Marketing (BS) to MBA

College of EducationEducation 4+1 BA/MAT or BS/MAT Programs

• Art—Studio (BA) to Secondary Education (MAT): Art Certification• Biology—Ecology, General, or Organismal Track (BS) to Secondary Education (MAT) • Chemistry (BS) to Secondary Education (MAT): Chemistry Certification• Chemistry (BS) with Physics Minor to Secondary Education (MAT): Physical Science Certification• Earth Science (BA) to Secondary Education (MAT): Earth Science Certification• English—Education Track to Secondary Education (MAT): English Certification• History (BA) to Secondary Education (MAT): Social Science Certification• Mathematics (BA or BS) to Secondary Education (MAT): Mathematics Certification• Music—Performance (BM) to Secondary Education (MAT): Music Certification• Spanish (BA) to Secondary Education (MAT): Spanish Language Certification

College of Science and HealthBiology 4+1 Programs

• Biology (BS) to Biotechnology (MS)• Biotechnology (BS) to Biotechnology (MS)

Mathematical Sciences 4+1 Programs• Mathematics (BS) to Applied Mathematics (MS)

Nursing 1+2 Program• RN to BSN and MSN

Kinesiology 3+2 Program• Sports Medicine (BS) to Athletic Training (MS)

University Honors CollegeThe University Honors College is open to all majors. Honors research tracks include: Biology Business Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology Cognitive Science Global Public Health Humanities Independent Music Nursing Performing and Literary Arts Social Sciences

Pre-professional Programs• Pre-law• Pre-med (includes dentistry, optometry, podiatry, and veterinary medicine)• Pre-physical therapy• Pre-physician assistant

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Schedule 9:15 am Registration • Check in on main campus at Speert Hall

10:00-11:00 am Academic Sessions College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences • Art Majors Ben Shahn • Communication Majors Hamilton Hall • Criminology and Criminal Justice Majors Atrium Auditorium • Music Majors Shea 101 • Overview of all Humanities and Social Sciences majors Library Auditorium

Cotsakos College of Business • Business Majors University Commons 171 A/B

College of Education University Commons 168 A/B • Education Majors *Please note that students seeking teacher certification—in fields other than physical education or music education—are also required to complete an approved liberal arts or science major offered in another College within the University. College of Science and Health • Biology Majors Science Hall East 2064 • Computer Science Majors Science Hall West 301 • Mathematics Majors Science Hall East 3037 • Nursing Majors Shea Auditorium • Physical Education, Athletic Training, Grant Hall 236 Exercise Science, and Sport Management Majors Undeclared Majors University Commons 216

10:00 am-12:30 pm University Services Fair Speert Green Representatives from the following areas will be available: Rain location: Multipurpose Room

11:00 am-1:00 pm Academic Fair Wightman Gym Faculty will be available for all majors offered. See back cover for a list of colleges and majors.

11:15 am-1:30 pm Admissions Presentation University Commons 168 A/B Half-hour sessions beginning at 11:15 am, 12:00 pm, and 12:45 pm

11:15 am-12:45 pm Financial Aid Sessions Library Auditorium Half-hour sessions beginning at 11:15 am and 12:00 pm

12:30-1:00 pm University Honors College University Commons 171 A/B Learn more about what the University Honors College has to offer.

EOF Session University Commons 216 Learn more about the requirements for the Educational Opportunity Fund program.

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9:00am-1:40pm Campus and Residence Life Tours (ongoing) Zanfino Plaza Campus Tours: 9:00 am, 9:30 am, 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm Rain Location: Residence Life Tours: 9:15 am, 9:45 am, 10:15 am, 10:45 am, 11:15 am, 11:45 am, 12:15 pm, 12:45 pm, 1:15 pm Student Center

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Academic Success Center • Accessibility Resource Center • Admissions • Athletics • Campus Activities, Service, and Leadership • Career Development Center • Center for Continuing and Professional Education • Center for Diversity and Inclusion • Center for International Education (Study Abroad and National Student Exchange) • Counseling, Health, and Wellness Center • David and Lorraine Cheng Library • Financial Aid • Hospitality Services • Office of the New Student Programs • Office of Student Transitions • Office of Testing • Office of Veterans and Military Affairs • Recreational Services • Residence Life • Science Enrichment Center • Student Enrollment Services • Summer Youth Programs • Writing Center

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