Bloomsburg University Viewbook

YOUR PERSONAL GUIDE TO BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

A Great Place to be you.

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CONTENTS 2- Overview and Map 4 - Affordable and Personal 6 - Campus 8 - Social Life 10 - Athletics 12- Connections 14 - Majors 16 - Colleges 20 - Study Abroad 22 - Master’s 23 - Visit

At Bloomsburg, being a Husky is about being your best.

As the largest comprehensive public university in Northeastern and Northcentral Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg University has the resources to give you the environment, tools and guidance you need to discover and achieve your aspirations.

At Bloomsburg University, you customize your general education experience through MyCore.

bloomu.edu/mycore

Overview

n Bloomsburg University is a comprehensive public institution offering 56 undergraduate programs and more than 58 minors along with 20 graduate programs, including a doctorate in audiology and in nursing practice. n Community: 250 student clubs — ranging from community service to the arts and business to entertainment — help you grow both professionally and personally. n Connections: 70,000 alumni throughout the eastern U.S. and beyond. n A Winning Tradition: 20 national championship trophies, more than 100 conference titles and hundreds of All-Americans. n Affordable: Costs total about $19,930 a year for tuition, fees, room and meals for Pennsylvania residents and about $31,410 for non-residents.

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Bloomsburg is an easy drive from many metropolitan areas, including Philadelphia, New York City, Allentown, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton and Harrisburg.

SCRANTON  BLOOMSBURG  ALLENTOWN  HARRISBURG 

Are you a senior?

Check out our senior year to-do list on page 23

Bloomsburg provides so many opportunities to be yourself and do what is best for YOU. College is a time to find yourself and be selfish. So take risks, try new things, and follow your heart.

Kendra Rockwell, class of 2017 First generation college student Hometown: Wilberton, PA

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PHILADELPHIA 

Affordable Annual Costs In-State Out-of-State Tuition $7,492 $18,730 Fees $3,008 $3,250 Housing

$6,080

$6,080

Meal Plan

$3,350

$3,350

• More than $1 million in scholarships are awarded annually • Financial aid is offered through loans, grants and campus employment

• The average financial aid award is $9,232 per year • See bloomu.edu/fees for the most current and complete fee schedule

Total $19,930 $31,410

SEE YOUR EXACT COSTS AT BLOOMU.EDU/AID AND DISCOVER THE BU DIFFERENCE. 4

Biology major Jean-Nicole Place won the award for the best research poster at a national convention.

“My professor Dr. Schwindinger encouraged me so much and worked with me on a personal level,” says Place. “He taught me how to apply what I learned in his class and translate it to the research I was doing.”

READ MORE ABOUT THE HUSKY EXPERIENCE bloomu.edu/research_ scholars

Personal HUSKY PRIDE POINT Bloomsburg’s nursing program has been rated first in the commonwealth and 60th in the nation by CollegeAtlas.org 5

Campus BU FAST FACTS

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Residence Halls

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Campus Apartment Complexes

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Dining Facilities

SOLTZ HALL: A new seven-floor, suite-style residence hall opened in August 2017. The building also houses the University Store, two new dining venues, and learning labs.

Bloomsburg University offers Learning Communities — groups of students who share common academic and/or social interests, participate in the same activities and are enrolled in related courses.

Learn more about Learning Communities lc.bloomu.edu

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Social Life HUSKY PRIDE POINT

We have over 250 clubs.

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What better way to “Unleash your Inner Husky” than through our variety of student life opportunities?

Whether it’s tackling a 30foot indoor climbing wall or navigating an outdoor high ropes course, you will be building life-long friendships.

bloomu.edu/student_life With hundreds of student organizations, ranging from anime to lacrosse, you’ll meet people who share your interests and discover new interests to explore.

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Athletics Bloomsburg’s intercollegiate athletic teams compete in 19 NCAA Division II and Division I (wrestling) sports and belong to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. In the trophy case: 20 national championship (NCAA, AIAW, NAIA) trophies, more than 100 conference titles and recognition of hundreds of All-Americans in many sports.

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NCAA INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS MEN’S Baseball

Tennis

Basketball

Softball

Basketball

Track and Field

Cross Country

Tennis

Field Hockey

Track and Field

Cross Country Football

INTRAMURAL SPORTS 3 on 3 Basketball 5 on 5 Basketball Dodgeball Extreme Dodgeball Field Hockey

WOMEN’S

(Indoor and outdoor)

Wrestling (NCAA Division I)

Lacrosse

Soccer

Swimming

Swimming

Soccer

TEAM NAME: Huskies COLORS: Maroon & Gold JOIN THE FUN: buhuskies.com

Volleyball (coming fall of 2018)

CLUB TEAMS Archery Baseball Equestrian Ice Hockey Lacrosse (Men and Women)

Flag Football

Rugby (Men/Women)

Bubble Soccer

Soccer (Men/Women

Indoor Soccer

Softball

Outdoor Soccer

Volleyball (Men/Women)

Sand Volleyball

Water Polo

Indoor Volleyball

Wrestling

Softball

Iron Club

Ultimate Frisbee

Rock Climbing Table Tennis Street Hockey

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(Indoor and outdoor)

Connections Your success after college is important to us, that’s why we take a unique approach to your educational experience at Bloomsburg University.

You will be involved in educational experiences like undergraduate research, study abroad, and academic internships.

At BU, you will benefit by learning in and outside of the classroom through a personalized academic career plan tailored to help you reach your goals.

From orientation to graduation, you will be engaged in the campus-wide Professional U initiative.

Professional U will connect you to over 70,000 successful BU alumni who invest in your professional success by serving as mentors and career connectors to internships and employment, and by providing Professional Experience Grant Scholarships.

Get connected

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Learn more about what Professional U can do for you bloomu.edu/professionalu

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With 56 bachelor’s degree programs, Bloomsburg University is the right fit for more than 9,600 undergraduates.

Building on the long tradition of teacher education, today’s BU is a comprehensive university where students earn bachelor’s degrees in science and technology, business, health care, social sciences, liberal arts and, of course, teacher education.

Majors BUSINESS Accounting Finance Specialization: Personal Financial Planning

Information & Technology Management International Business Management

Specialization: Supply Chain Management

Marketing Specialization: Professional Selling

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Secondary Education ­– Business Supply Chain Management

EDUCATION American Sign Language/English Interpreting Education Pre-K through Grade 4 Education Deaf/Hard of Hearing (N-12) & Early Childhood (PK-4)

Bloomsburg University also offers preparatory programs for students planning further study in law, medicine and engineering. An honors program for academically talented students, exchange agreements with institutions worldwide and an emphasis on civic engagement add to the atmosphere of learning at BU.

Middle Level Education Grades 4-8 Specializations: Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies

Secondary Education Specializations: Biology, Chemistry, Citizenship (History), Communications, Earth and Space Science, English, French, German, Mathematics, Physics, Spanish

Special Education (K-8)/Early Childhood (PK-4) (Dual Cert.)

LIBERAL ARTS

Philosophy

Anthropology

Political Science

Specializations: General, Applied, Research

Specialization: Legal Studies

Psychology

Molecular Biology, Natural History, PreMedicine

Chemistry Specializations: Biochemistry, Nanotechnology

Art History

Social Work

Art Studio

Computer Science

Sociology

Digital Forensics

Specializations: Drawing, Fabric Design, Graphic Print Design, Graphic Web Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture

Communications Studies Specializations: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership and Public Advocacy, Organizational Communication

Criminal Justice Economics Specializations: Business, General, Political

English Specializations: Creative Writing, Literature, Digital Rhetoric & Professional Writing

Specialization: Applied

Theatre Arts Specializations: Set Design, Performance, Integrated

Electronics Engineering Technology Environmental, Geographical and Geological Sciences Tracks: Professional Geology,

HUSKY PRIDE POINT More than 40 students are awarded grants for research and creative projects each summer.

Environmental Geoscience, Geography and Planning

Exercise Science Health Physics Mathematics Specialization: Statistics

Medical Imaging Nursing RN to BSN

Physics

History Languages and Cultures Specializations: Arabic, Chinese, French,

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

German, Russian and Eastern European

Allied Health Sciences

Studies, Spanish

Mass Communications Specializations: Emergent Media, Journalism, Public Relations, Telecommunications

Music Specializations: Audio/Video Recording, Education (K-12), Liberal Arts

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Specializations: General Medical Laboratory Science, Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Accelerated 2nd Degree Nursing and Pre-Pharmacy

Get involved, be openminded, ask for help, get out of your comfort zone, live and learn, trust in the process, and become you @ BU!

Audiology and Speech Pathology Biology Specializations: Environmental Biology,

Naiya Brown, class of 2017 Hometown: Philadelphia, PA Major: Psychology and Communications

Zeigler College of

Business The Terry and JoAnn Zeigler College of Business offers programs accredited

by AACSB International and a business education program accredited by CAEP, as well as a Minor in Business and three graduate programs.

AACSB-accredited schools have the highest quality faculty, relevant and challenging curriculum, and provide educational and career opportunities that are not found at other business schools. You will have the opportunity to meet with visiting executive speakers and network with business leaders and alumni.

Learn how to become a leader in business bloomu.edu/zcob

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The College of

Education Through real classrooms, diverse practicums and experienced researchdriven faculty, Bloomsburg University’s College of Education pairs a strong teaching foundation with quality field experiences to broaden the teacher candidate’s understanding of effective classroom instruction and establish a platform for putting theory and research into practice.

Learn how to make a difference in the classroom bloomu.edu/coe

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The College of

Liberal Arts The 13 departments in the College of Liberal Arts span the humanities, fine arts and social sciences. Talented faculty encourage active, engaged learning and student-faculty collaborative research while teaching critical thinking, social responsibility and creativity.

Graduates find success in a variety of careers and graduate schools, taking with them a greater understanding of personal and social responsibility, the importance of the arts, and the diversity of human cultures.

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Learn how liberal arts can enrich your life bloomu.edu/cola

The College of

Science & Technology Bloomsburg University is home to one of the largest and most modern science buildings in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

As a student, you’ll find opportunities for technology internships, health care clinical experiences or science research, including undergraduate research opportunities. These experiences will give you an edge in your career, and along the way, you’ll be able to take pride in making a difference.

Explore how we prepare you for a world driven by science and technology bloomu.edu/cost 19

HUSKY PRIDE POINT BU offers study abroad programs at 24 global universities, including schools in Finland, Denmark, England, Morocco, Germany, Spain, Costa Rica and China.

Study Abroad

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Prepare for personal and professional success in an increasingly complex global environment. bloomu.edu/global-education

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Accelerated “4+1” programs get you 2 degrees in 5 years

At Bloomsburg University, qualified students can participate in an accelerated bachelor’s to master’s degree program or an early/dual admission program to a master’s degree program.

GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

The accelerated program* permits qualified BU students with junior standing to take graduate courses and get an early start on the Master’s program. The total number of credits for both the undergraduate and graduate degrees will be reduced by the number of graduated credits used for the undergraduate degree.

Business Education (M.Ed.)

The early/dual admission programs** allows qualified students to enter the graduate program without first earning the bachelor’s degree. Both degrees will be awarded on successful completion of the combined programs.

Examples include, but aren’t limited to, the MBA and Master of Science in Instructional Technology programs.

Instructional Technology (M.S.)**

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Accounting (MAcc.) Audiology (Au.D.) Biology (M.S.)* Business Administration (M.B.A.)** Clinical Athletic Training (M.S.) Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.) Early Childhood Education (M.Ed.) Education of the Deaf Hard of Hearing (M.S.) Educational Leadership (M.Ed.) Exercise Science (M.S.) Middle Level Education Grades 4-8 (M.Ed.) Nursing (M.S.N. and D.N.P.) Reading (M.Ed.) Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.) Special Education (M.Ed./M.S.)

If you have lab classes, make sure you eat first.

They’re long and intense.

Olivia Bertram, class of 2018 Hometown: Coatesville PA Major: Nursing

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COLLEGE TO DO CHECKLIST  Apply early!

Some programs fill up quickly.

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 Visit us! - we’d love to meet you! bloomu.edu/admissions-visit or call 570-389-4316

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 Submit FAFSA The earlier the better!  Apply for scholarships bloomu.edu/scholarships  Be social!

Follow Bloomsburg University on social media. bloomu.edu/social

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A Great Place to

Bloomsburg University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, or veteran status in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures and for inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulation, contact:

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Title IX Coordinator, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Warren Student Services Center, 400 East Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815; Phone: (570) 3894529; Email: titleixcoord@bloomu.edu.

Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East - Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.