2016-2017 Viewbook

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Mansfield University is the only university in the state of Pennsylvania that is recognized as a distinct member of COPLAC, The Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges.

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TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 2,376

UNIVERSITY 1:1 FACULTY ADVISING, ATHLETIC MENTORING, MINORITY ADVISING

3 COLLEGES

AVG. CLASS SIZE SMALL UNIVERSITY,

83 MAJORS & MINORS

STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO

BIG OPPORTUNITIES.

OF MU STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO DO AN INTERNSHIP, PRACTICUM, OR RESEARCH BEFORE GRADUATION.


YOUR EDUCATION. Mansfield fosters students’ growth both personally and professionally, preparing students for the 21st century. Our academic programs allow students to discover their passion, find a sense of belonging, and successfully position themselves in the global marketplace.


PERSONALIZED EDUCATION

Mansfield University is dedicated to a personalized education with all programs grounded in the liberal arts. As a small, public university, we are committed to promoting leadership development through character, scholarship, cultural awareness, and service to others. Through our passion for learning, we positively influence the world.

OUR ACADEMIC PROMISE

Mansfield University provides a personal, interdisciplinary, liberal arts education that focuses on the values of our creed, preparing our students for careers in a rapidly changing world.



COLLEGE OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES

If your interest or passion is in communications, creative and performing arts, understanding of civilization, teaching, or simply liberal studies, then Mansfield’s College of Arts and Humanities may prove a good fit for you. Unsure of what you want to major in? MU is the right place to explore and discover your passion. Gain hands-on experience as you immerse yourself into your field of study.


PROGRAMS B.A. Art History (online only) B.S. Ed. Early Childhood and Elementary Education (with optional 2nd certification in Special Education) M.S. Education (online plus required summer session) Reading Specialist (online plus required practicum) B.A. English Literary/Cultural Analysis Professional Writing B.S. Graphic Design Motion Graphics Print Graphics B.A. History HIstory Public History A.A. Liberal Studies (College of University Services) B.A. Liberal Studies (with online option) B.S. Mass Communication Electronic Media Public Relations Sports Information B.A. Music

B.M. Music Technology/Elective Studies in Business Business Administration Management Marketing Music Technology B.S. Organizational Communication Communication Technology Corporate Communication Generalist Interpersonal Communication Leadership B.A. Philosophy Applied Philosophy and Professional Ethics Philosophy Pre-Law B.A. Political Science International Security Political Science Pre-Law B.S. Ed. Social Studies/History Education B.A. Sociology (online only) Applied Health Care General Applied Sociology

B.M. Music Education

M.Ed. Special Education (online only) (with optional PreK-8 Certification; students pursuing certification must complete required practicums)

B.M. Music Performance Instrumental Keyboard Voice

B.A. World Languages and Cultures French German Spanish

Visit mansfield.edu/academic-offerings for more information


COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

If you have a passion for discovery, research, reasoning, and logic, or your interest is in helping people, then check out the programs in the College of Natural and Social Sciences at MU. Students have the opportunity to work side by side with their professors using 21st century technology and conducting undergraduate research.


PROGRAMS B.S. Biology Cell and Molecular Environmental Biology Fisheries General Biology Medical Laboratory Sciences

A.A.S. Natural Gas Production and Services Environmental Technician GIS Technician Mudlogging/Geologic Technician Permitting and Inspection Safety Management

B.S. Business Administration Accounting Business Administration Management Marketing

B.S.N. Nursing Nursing RN to BSN (online only)

B.S. Chemistry Biochemistry Chemistry Forensic Chemistry Nanotechnology

M.S.N. Nursing (online only plus precepted experience) Nursing: Education Nursing: Leadership/Administration B.S. Nutrition Dietetics Sports Nutrition

B.S. Community Health Education

M.S. Nutrition (online only)

B.S. Computer and Information Science Computer Science Information Systems

A.A.S. Radiology Technology

A.S. Criminal Justice Administration (with online option)

B.S. Psychology Counseling Forensic Psychology General Psychology Human Resource Management Lifespan Development Mind/Body Health

B.S. Criminal Justice Administration B.S. Geosciences Environmental Science Geographic Information Science and Technology Geology Geosciences Outdoor Recreation Leadership Watershed Management B.S. Mathematics Applied Mathematics Applied Mathematics – Computer Science Pure Mathematics

A.A.S. Respiratory Therapy

B.S. Safety Management B.S.W. Social Work

Visit mansfield.edu/academic-offerings for more information


Mansfield University participates in NCAA Division II Athletics and The Collegiate Sprint Football League.

13 ATHLETIC PROGRAMS

MEN’S SPORTS BASEBALL BASKETBALL CROSS COUNTRY SPRINT FOOTBALL INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD WOMEN’S SPORTS BASKETBALL CROSS COUNTRY FIELD HOCKEY SOCCER SOFTBALL INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD


YOUR ADVENTURE.

GOMOUNTIES.COM


THE WORLD IS YOUR CLASSROOM.

Mansfield University’s membership in the International Student Exchange Programs (ISEP), the largest student exchange program in the world, opens study abroad options with 150 universities in over 50 countries, both in English and in many other languages. Whether you choose to take long-term trips or shorter ones, you will always have the opportunity to make the world your classroom.



STUDENT

ACTIVITIES


The Student Activities Office (SAO) provides

co-curricular opportunities for students to engage in that are fun, entertaining, and educational by design. These diversified opportunities, in the form of special events, student activities, and extra-curricular programming, are designed to promote student leadership development, social interaction, and self-exploration.

100 clubs and organizations means there’s an opportunity for everyone to get involved!

Our programs are designed to increase our students’ intellectual, social, and personal growth. Go Greek, kayak, join a band — get involved! What you gain outside the classroom will translate to opportunity in the classroom and beyond.


Your adventure should also include a place you can call your own — a place you will feel and be safe. With our premier on-campus, suite-style residence halls, you are afforded safety, choice, privacy, modern amenities, and varying price points. When students talk about housing at MU, they refer to it as “THE SUITE LIFE!”


FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE SUITE LIFE AT

MANSFIELD.EDU/HOUSING


MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY gives you the tools.

YOU create your future.

Career exploration services Resume and interviewing skills training Professional clothes closet Internship and job connections Networking Research and presentation opportunities

CAREER.MANSFIELD.EDU


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YOUR FUTURE.

SNAPSHOT INTERNSHIPS

GRADUATE SCHOOLS

African Cultural Alliance of North America Anthracite Heritage Museum Association of American Publishers Central Entertainment Group (CEG) CNN Corning Incorporated ESPN Inc. The Export Import Bank Falck Cancer Center The Federal Reserve Geisinger Medical Center Global Tungsten Products Hearst Corporation Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary Metropolitan Opera (NYC) MTV NASA Olympics Oprah Magazine PA Department of Aging PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Pittsburgh Pirates PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) State Farm Insurance Studio City U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S.- Russia Business Council The Walt Disney Company The Washington Center

Carnegie University Clemson University Columbia University Cornell University Dartmouth College Duke University Duquesne University Eastman School of Music Florida Institute of Technology George Mason University Gotenberg University (Sweden) Harvard University Ithaca College Johns Hopkins University Murdoch University (Australia) Ohio State University Penn State University Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Rochester Institute of Technology Syracuse University Temple University University of Pennsylvania University of Southern California Vanderbilt University Villanova University West Virginia University Widener University School of Law Yale University

EMPLOYERS AccuWeather American Red Cross Apple Inc. BinOptics Corp. The Boeing Company The Broadway Video Group, Inc. JP Morgan Chase & Co. The Chicago Bulls Corning Inc. ESPN Inc. Exelon Corp. Federal Bureau of Investigation Global Tungsten & Powders Corp. HBO IBM Corp. iHeartMedia, Inc. JP Morgan Chase & Co. Little League International Merck & Co., Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Mylan Bertek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. NASA The National Aeronautics and Space Administration PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) The Pittsburgh Pirates Studio City The United States Department of Defense The United States Department of Homeland Security The United States Drug Enforcement Administration The United States Geological Survey Universal Studios Inc.

What name will you add to this list? career.mansfield.edu


Mansfield University will partner with you to help make your MU education affordable. Your premier experience at MU begins with a tuition rate that is frozen for four years. Our Freeze Individualized Tuition (FIT) program creates stability in your financial planning.

95%

of MU students receive financial aid


An MU education is a wise investment.

www.fafsa.ed.gov


PLAN YOUR VISIT. Choosing a place to live and learn is an important decision. Whether you are near or far, we encourage you to visit campus. Is MU the right fit for you? We offer a variety of ways for you to visit and experience MU firsthand. Visit Days Saturday Preview Days Spend-A-Day Programs Individual & Small Group Appointments Transfer Student Events

Start your Mansfield Adventure at YOURMANSFIELD.COM Learn more about your campus visit options and register for a visit online by visiting:

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Enrollment, average class size, and student:faculty figures are based on fall 2015 data.


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