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03 – Rankings & Recognition 04 – Challenge Yourself 06 – The Power of a Jesuit University 07 – Core Curriculum 09 – Engage Your World 11 – Colleges and Schools 12 – Albers School of Business & Economics 15 - College of Arts & Sciences 18 – College of Nursing 21 – College of Science & Engineering 24 – Internships 26 – Redhawk Alumni 27 – Learning Objectives
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OF COLLEGES NATIONWIDE —Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Ed
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AVERAGE EARNINGS 10 YEARS AFTER GRADUATION ARE 36% HIGHER THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE —NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers)
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TOP PRODUCER OF FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS FOR THE FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR AND SIX OF THE PAST 10 YEARS —Seattle University Office of Fellowships
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BEST COLLEGE LOCATIONS IN AMERICA —Niche, 2021 Best Colleges
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BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN AMERICA —U.S. News & World Report 2019
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MOST EDUCATED CITIES IN AMERICA —WalletHub 2020
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"COOL SCHOOLS" FOR 2020 AND IN THE TOP 7 PERCENT FOR ALL SCHOOLS RANKED IN THE U.S. AND CANADA —Sierra Magazine
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MOST ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE UNIVERSITY IN THE U.S. —Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges
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We challenge you to learn with abandon. Embrace technology. Gain knowledge and grow—personally and professionally—from some of the brightest minds and forward-thinking industry leaders on the planet. Be an unstoppable force for good. Fill minds with knowledge and hearts with compassion. Provide our community and city with everything our world needs to thrive. Come join us, where you can innovate freely while you shape the future. Make a difference in ways small and grand through service learning that is on-the-ground and mission-driven. Here you can do more. Be more. Give back. Persevere to create a positive impact globally. Become greater than you thought possible. And prepare to lead the way and live the kind of life that inspires others.
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THE POWER OF A
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY IS A PLACE WHERE STUDENTS ARE EDUCATED THROUGH SCHOLARLY CONTEMPLATION AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING—AND WHERE CRITICAL THINKING AND ACTIONABLE CHANGE-MAKING BECOMES A LIFELONG HABIT. SEATTLE U HAS BEEN ON THE FOREFRONT OF EDUCATING STUDENTS TO THINK CRITICALLY, CLEARLY AND FOR THEMSELVES AND TO MAKE ETHICAL CHOICES IN THEIR LIVES AND PROFESSIONS. The Jesuits, an order of priests within the Catholic Church, are well-known and respected as educators, philosophers and change-makers. Seattle U’s Jesuit education encourages us to embrace difficult questions, challenge preconceived notions and strive for justice in the world. Students at Seattle U are consistently breaking the mold, doing it from all corners of the globe and from a variety of backgrounds. We welcome students from all faith backgrounds to embrace their individuality and the campus community together.
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Our Jesuit approach is more than a school of thought—it’s a school of action. Central to this is the Core Curriculum, which focuses on contemporary issues using current educational practices. Jesuit tradition emphasizes an international perspective and a commitment to intellectual and personal transformation.
CORE CURRICULUM Seattle University's Core Curriculum is at the very center of our Jesuit academic experience. With an emphasis on small, academically rigorous and engaging courses, the Core helps students develop into strong critical thinkers and global-minded citizens ready to make a difference in the world. Students learn to participate in academic inquiry, communicate effectively, reflect deeply and grow into the leaders of tomorrow, empowered to be agents for change in their careers and their communities. The Core is comprised of 12 classes taken over four years. Classes are designed by faculty members who have used their expertise to shape the content of each class and the curriculum invites students into engaged learning about themselves and their place in the world. Here is a sampling of our Core classes: Ethical Reasoning in Business
The Value of Work
The Genetics of Disease
Comics and Cartooning
Race in Popular Culture
Women in Christian Theology
Inequities of Public Education
What Does ‘America’ Mean?
“The Core Curriculum is one of the reasons why SU stands out from other universities. The diversity in the classes that are offered have opened my eyes to a world of subjects I probably would’ve never studied or taken interest in. In addition, the professors within the Core are extremely kind, ensuring every student feels supported and cared for.” —Teresa Buchholz, ‘22, Psychology
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ROOTED IN FAITH For Evans Brackenbrough, ’22, faith has always been deeply rooted in his life. As a graduate of a Catholic high school, his spiritual journey continues at Seattle University. When determining what college to attend, his largest deciding factors were Seattle U’s Jesuit Catholic influence and small class sizes, where he could get to know professors and classmates. “Jesuit heritage influences and reinforces my outlook on the value of individuals. … Jesuit teaching values the whole person and looks to develop all aspects of the student,” he says. “This is a very humanizing viewpoint and helps me see the humanity of every person I interact with.” Since first arriving on campus from Portland, Ore., Brackenbrough still recognizes the impact his connections at Seattle U has made on his life. The New Student Retreat hosted by Campus Ministry, Mass at the Chapel of St. Ignatius and Kin, the Catholic student group—along with social clubs for chemistry and gaming—have all introduced him to his community. Faculty, staff and students “are very supportive and advocate for others.” His advisor, Associate Professor of Chemistry Katherine Frato, PhD, is also his favorite faculty member, whose “classes have felt the most like real science work, as labs are 8 | ACADEMIC GUIDE
unscripted and inquiry-based.” Frato provides guidance as Brackenbrough balances his major in Biochemistry (pre-med) and minor in Philosophy, while also working as a Vi Hilbert Resident Assistant (RA). For Brackenbrough, as a pre-med student who aspires to become a surgeon, the city of Seattle was another important factor in choosing Seattle U. “The wide array of hospitals in Seattle provide many wonderful opportunities for jobs or volunteer options,” he says. He describes his sense of faith as “… a holistic way of living and not something restricted to certain spaces or gatherings. I allow the basic principles of my Catholic faith to support my entire character and various actions throughout the day.” Brackenbrough notes this lifestyle contributes greatly to his work as an RA. “For example, principles such as loving all people or treating others with dignity and respect result in choices and actions that establish a culture of care and support. During each situation, my highest priorities are the care and safety of residents.” The Seattle U community is “very accepting and I am very thankful for my time here so far. It has been a great college choice.”
YOUR WORLD
Photo by Emma Kelash, Film Studies and History major
IMAGINE WAKING UP IN MOROCCO. Wandering a maze of ancient alleyways in a town that’s painted blue. Studying alongside students with a variety of international backgrounds. Being on a first-name basis with your favorite kebab vendor. Watching the sunset over desert dunes from the back of a camel. Speaking Arabic with your host family. This is an example of what a day in the life of your global education could be like. SEATTLE UNIVERSITY | 9
GLOBAL EDUCATION Each year, more than 500 students study, intern or serve in more than 45 countries. Because they can. SU offers international opportunities for classes, internships and service-learning. One thing’s for sure: no matter what experience students choose, it’s never merely unique—it’s life changing. Scuba dive in the Galapagos Islands while conducting research with Ecuadorian scientists as a Marine Biology student. Intern with the UK Parliament as part of studies abroad in London. Collaborate with fellow business students and Nicaraguan coffee farmers to develop and sustain a supply chain for Fair Trade importers in Seattle. And with on-campus groups such as Professionals Without Borders, work alongside locals to enhance resources in Zambia or Belize. But that’s not the only way SU students engage with the world. Esteemed faculty integrate global issues, histories and philosophies into their teaching. And students can study Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic and Italian— courses that can be taken both on campus and abroad. As a student here, you are encouraged to become a true “global citizen.” A global education will open your mind in ways you never imagined. It will help build lifelong connections for the future, prepare you for the global workforce and to become engaged in the world. SEATTLEU.EDU/GLOBAL
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT What does it mean for a university to be a good neighbor? At Seattle U, it’s our long-term commitment to the neighborhoods closest to campus, including the Central District and the Chinatown-International District. The Center for Community Engagement (CCE) exists as the hub of this work: connecting campus and community. We believe your learning at Seattle U outside of the classroom is just as vital as learning on campus. On average, four out of every five students engage in service-learning opportunities—that’s 3x the national average. This engagement can be through service-learning classes, volunteering in the community and mentorship and allyship with more than 100 community partners. Hundreds of students actively contribute to the Seattle University Youth Initiative by serving as a mentor to youth from preschool through high school and beyond. As a center committed to anti-racist practices, students who work with youth are offered trainings to reflect on race and contribute to equity in classrooms and programs.
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service-learning course sections across 31 disciplines were offered in 2018-19.
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instructors taught service-learning course sections in 2018-19.
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of SU students took a service-learning course in 2018-19.
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AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY Mika Montero ‘21, a social work major in the College of Arts and Sciences, has served in the Center for Community Engagement’s Jumpstart Program as a team member working with preschoolers for two years. In her senior year, she joined the Extended Learning Program team at Bailey Gatzert Elementary School. “What I’d say to a student who is interested in getting involved is the programs that are in place at the CCE help guide us on our collective journey toward becoming better people from an anti-oppressive and socially just framework. This is what community engagement is all about—authentically showing up for each other through listening to the needs of our community members and challenging the dominant narratives in our work.” Montero studied abroad in Auckland, New Zealand, and honors her learned approaches of Maori healing and community building through fostering spaces where voices are uplifted and empowered while creating a curriculum that caters to the needs of young scholars. “I am now actively engaging in my commitment to fostering a community that is collaborative, culturally responsive, empowering and sustainable.”
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COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS
W H AT I S A M A J O R ? The purpose of an undergraduate degree is to provide individuals with a broad base of skills that you may then apply in a career. Within your degree, you’ll narrow your focus to a specific field of study. What major you choose is a personal decision that should take into consideration your interests, skills, values and abilities. It should fit with your personal and professional goals. And Seattle University offers the distinct advantage of considering freshman applicants for direct admission to all majors.
• Albers School of Business and Economics
Selecting one major does not mean that you have ruled out all the other choices. There are a variety of ways for you to combine interests. You could choose to minor in another discipline or select a double major or double degree. And, there’s always graduate school.
• College of Nursing
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• College of Arts and Sciences • College of Education*
• College of Science and Engineering • School of Law*
U N D E C I D E D A B O U T YO U R M A J O R ? The choice of a major can sometimes be overwhelming. But, it can also be very exciting. If you are undecided about your major you’re in good company. Premajor Studies is one of the largest programs at Seattle University and is for students who: • Are undecided on what they want to study • Want to do everything • Want to explore all their options first
*Offers graduate degrees only
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ALBERS SCHOOL OF
Learn the business of business from distinguished academics. Connect with local leaders. Launch yourself into a successful career. At Albers, we incorporate ethics, social responsibility and global awareness into every aspect of your education. So you’ll become not only a knowledgeable professional but also a true force for good in the world.
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Majors • Accounting • Business Analytics • Business Economics • Business & Law (3+3 program) • Finance • Global Business • Individualized Major • Management • Marketing
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ECONOMICS
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MINORS • • • • • • •
Accounting Business Administration Economics Entrepreneurship & Innovation Finance Global Business International Economic Development
YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK EXTENDS FROM THE COMMUNITY TO THE CLASSROOM The way we see it, learning shouldn’t be confined to a classroom because business isn’t. We create opportunities for students to engage directly with for-profit, nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations throughout the robust business community that surrounds us. You can intern at small and large companies and learn from advisers along the way. For more than 30 years, our highly acclaimed mentor program has had more than 2,000 business leaders and 4,500 students participate. You’ll learn business practices from well-connected teachers who are actively involved in reinventing it. Leaders in their fields—widely published and highly esteemed—bring their industry experience and insights into the classroom. And, accolades aside, they truly care about the students and are committed to their personal success.
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Albers is accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, a distinction earned by less than five percent of business schools worldwide.
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The undergraduate Finance program is tied at #21 in the nation and #1 in the Northwest. —U.S. News & World Report
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The Business Analytics program tied for #14 in the nation and ranked #1 in the Northwest. —U.S. News & World Report
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The undergraduate Accounting program is #31 in the nation and tied for #5 on the West Coast. —U.S. News & World Report
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ACCOUNTING
Accounting is about much more than “crunching numbers.” It is about being broadly prepared, ethically trained and technically savvy. As an accounting professional, you are expected to research the theoretical and implement the practical. You need to analyze real-world data and find solutions. At Albers, we prepare you to do all this with a rigorous curriculum and exceptional professors. We invite guest speakers from a wide range of industries in the Seattle community. Students can learn from the experiences of our speakers in dealing with real-life quandaries.
“The widespread support of faculty and plentiful resources available to Albers students have encouraged me to step into new opportunities and leadership with confidence as I progress through my studies.” —Bethany Locke, ’22 Business Analytics and Finance
You’ll also gain access to well-connected mentors from SU’s alumni network. The Accounting Mentor Program pairs students with accounting professionals from top companies in the Seattle area. Your mentor will offer you invaluable career guidance, suggestions for the recruiting and interviewing process, insight into business issues and professional development opportunities.
MARKETING
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts employment for advertising and marketing managers will grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2024. Albers’ marketing grads are prepared to meet this demand with internship experiences from companies known for innovation in one of the fastest growing cities in the country.
BUSINESS ANALYTICS
It’s no secret: Big data is revolutionizing business. Large sets of data that have the capability to reveal patterns or trends about human behavior are changing the way many industries operate. For example, professional sports teams use big data to rank players. Insurance companies use it to evaluate whether you’re a safe driver. And retailers use it to determine when to mark down prices. As an Albers’ Business Analytics major, you’ll be trained to analyze data and be a liaison between those who do deep analysis, such as computer scientists and statisticians, and those who apply it, such as marketing directors and executives. You’ll not only learn how to efficiently identify complex business problems but also how to use data-supported evidence to make better business decisions.
FINANCE
“All of the professors always leave their doors open for students. No matter what you walk in needing, they find ways to support you and your growth as a person and scholar.” —Conner Deal, ’22, Accounting 14 | ACADEMIC GUIDE
The trick to understanding real-world finance is not a trick at all. You just need to buckle down and learn the analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills that are taught here. Then you’ll be able to gauge any business environment by taking a holistic view. You’ll recognize the push and pull relationships between finance and other disciplines more clearly. You’ll get it by getting out of the classroom and into the workplace. SU students intern at companies all over Seattle and the world. The possibilities are endless—full-time or part-time, credit or noncredit—at companies such as Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, BlackRock, Boeing and Russell Investments. And you’ll get it through hands-on learning in experiential programs. Under the guidance of an Albers professor, you could help manage nearly $900,000 of the SU endowment. Because we know that doing is the best way to understand and apply what you learn in class.
COLLEGE OF
Embrace your hunger to learn, your options and your interests. As part of the largest college with the broadest array of academic disciplines, fill your brain with powerful, foundational knowledge as you learn to think critically and act responsibly. Seize opportunities for exploration, discovery and personal growth. Develop skills and acquire experience and understanding that will prepare you to lead a meaningful personal and professional life.
MAJORS
• African and African American Studies* • Anthropology • Arabic* • Art History • Asian Studies • Catholic Studies* • Chinese* • Communication and Media · Communication Studies · Journalism · Strategic Communication • Criminal Justice · Administration of Justice · Criminology and Criminal Justice Theory · Forensic Psychology · Forensic Science • Design • Elementary Education (K-8) · Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies · Humanities for Teaching, Matteo Ricci Institute
• English · Creative Writing · Literature · Writing Studies* • Environmental Studies · Ecological Systems · Environmental Education and Communication · Politics, Policy and Justice · Urban Sustainability • Film Studies • French • History • Humanities, Matteo Ricci Institute · Humanities · Humanities for Teaching • Interdisciplinary Arts · Arts Leadership · Music · Photography · Theatre · Visual Art
• Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies · K-8 Elementary Education • International Studies • Italian* • Japanese* • Kinesiology • Latin American Studies* • LGBTQ Studies* • Medieval Studies* • Music* • Nonprofit and Public Administration* • Philosophy · Ethics* • Photography • Political Science • Political Science with Legal Studies Specialization • Premajor (undeclared) • Psychology
• Public Affairs · Urban Planning and Sustainability · Nonprofit Management · International Development · Policy and Politics · Nonprofit and Public Administration* • Social Welfare* • Social Work • Sociology • Spanish • String Performance • Studio Art* • Theatre • Theatre Performance* • Theatre Production* • Theology and Religious Studies · Christian Theology · Comparative Religion • Visual Art • Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies *Offered only as a minor
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STIR YOUR IMAGINATION Searching for your path is sometimes the best part of the journey. And this is an excellent place to do just that. Dive deep into your area of study or try something new. Explore rich territory. Knock on doors. Let your curiosities guide the expedition. As a student at Seattle University, you’ll find that the College of Arts & Sciences is where you can develop a solid foundation of knowledge—one expansive, strong and diverse enough to utilize your entire life. Dig into film production and screenwriting one day and get lost in classic literature—while traveling in Ireland and following the footsteps of Leopold Bloom—the next. Want to take a class taught by an internationally renowned musician? There are several to choose from. Explore how you can help set
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the world on the right track by becoming a K-8 elementary educator. There are two paths: Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies or Humanities for Teaching. Investigate one of the ways you can specialize in environmental studies. History, theology, philosophy and psychology. Soak it all up. Follow your passions. This is where different cultures and languages become part of your life and where engaged faculty, connected to the community, will inspire and work alongside you. They’ll help you open doors to internships, service-learning, research and career opportunities in Seattle and beyond. Prepare to become a true agent of change, ready to make a real difference in the lives of others every day.
PATHWAYS TO PROFESSIONAL FORMATION Professional formation is an ongoing journey of self-discovery to find one’s life meaning and purpose. In the College of Arts & Sciences, we provide ample opportunities for you to engage in reflection, discernment and exploration. Our faculty and staff help you make decisions about your future personal and professional direction. The goal is for you to feel empowered to lead a meaningful life of purpose, no matter what route you choose after graduation. Employers value the skills you will gain by completing a liberal arts major. In fact, employers emphasize they want colleges to focus even more on developing the very skills the College of Arts & Sciences teaches: Critical thinking, analytical reasoning, oral and written communication and ethical decisionmaking. We train the mind to be flexible and expansive.
YOU CAN EXPLORE YOUR PATHWAY OPTIONS THROUGH AN ARRAY OF HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES • Attend our career events, which connect students with alumni and professionals and lay the foundation for future mentoring relationships.
“The Psychology department has
• Participate in credit-bearing internships at local, national and international organizations.
provided me with the opportunity to do
• Engage with the community through service-learning courses and volunteer opportunities.
research on my areas of interest and also to
• Work with faculty as research assistants through Dean’s Research Fellowships and other academic year and summer placements.
work with labs outside of Seattle University.
• Study abroad in more than 38 countries, including Ghana, India, China and Japan. • Participate in numerous extracurricular activities including student and academic clubs, the debate team, Seattle University Undergraduate Research Journal and the student literary journal.
Additionally, being in the Sociology department as a minor has broadened my horizons and given me important new mindsets and perspectives on topics of social justice. Through these two
"Our quality liberal arts education allows you to not only master the tools and milieu
departments, I feel that I have been given
of the 21st century, but to also lead the shaping of that environment from a position
an experienced skill set and I feel prepared
of creativity and critical thought, toward a greater good for all."
to enter the work force with a broad
—David Powers, PhD, dean, College of Arts & Sciences
understanding of our ever-changing world.” —Stella Roth, ’21, Psychology SEATTLE UNIVERSITY | 17
COLLEGE OF
Health care is an industry that requires courage, compassion, critical thinking and leadership. For 85 years, we have been educating and inspiring leaders to transform health care for a just and humane world. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of families and communities, then a career in nursing or diagnostic ultrasound may be for you. Through academic course work and a combination of simulated and live clinical experiences, you’ll be prepared to serve the health needs of our community.
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• NURSING • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
EDUCATING THE WHOLE STUDENT FOR THE WHOLE PATIENT Your education will benefit your life, but even more, the lives of those you touch. In the College of Nursing, you’ll experience a Jesuit-based education and development as a health care professional through classwork and clinical experiences. You’ll work with people of all ages, in diverse and underserved communities. You’ll be educated by clinically experienced master’s and doctoral educated faculty in all your classes. And you will receive hands-on experience through rotations in local hospitals and prepare for clinical practice through simulated learning in our diagnostic ultrasound lab and 20,000-square-foot Clinical Performance Lab—recognized nationwide as a model facility for nursing education. The Clinical Performance Lab (CPL) is an advanced simulation environment that will help you build confidence and skills before providing patient care as a nurse. The CPL looks and feels like a hospital or clinic, where you can practice highly technical skills with advanced training equipment, such as humanlike patient simulators that breathe, bleed, cough and cry. College of Nursing graduates are prepared for a variety of employment and leadership opportunities. They’re highly sought after for the compassion, competence and knowledge they bring to the bedside, community, home and public policy. And they are educated to be great communicators and thinkers, with a passion for assuring that all people have access to the highest quality health care. If you’re considering a career in nursing or diagnostic ultrasound, the College of Nursing offers programs of study at the baccalaureate and doctoral levels.
N E A R B Y H O S P I TA L S
The Puget Sound region is home to several world-class health systems, many of them just a short walk from SU. During your studies, you may have clinical learning opportunities at: • • • • • • • •
Harborview Medical Center Overlake Hospital Medical Center Seattle Children’s Hospital Seattle Surgery Center Swedish Hospital University of Washington Medical Center VA Puget Sound Health Care Virginia Mason Hospital & Medical Center
As a diagnostic ultrasound student, you will also gain relevant experience as part of your senior internship in one of more than 100 clinical settings nationwide.
The Clinical Performance Lab is an energetic hub of learning and among the best in the nation to replicate a clinical setting.
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NURSING
Enhanced by the broad education you’ll receive in Core classes of study in the humanities, arts, social sciences and sciences, you’ll develop deep global perspectives to carry throughout a life-long career in the ever-expanding field of nursing. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing emphasizes social justice and a commitment to care for all people. From our small class sizes to learning in clinical settings and with a student-faculty ratio of 8:1, you will hone your skills, gain valuable hands-on experience and work with diverse sets of patients in urgent care settings, long-term care facilities and community clinics.
GLOBAL NURSING IMMERSION
International travel can be transformative. It allows you to experience the lives of others, immerse yourself in another culture and see firsthand the effects of globalization on health, social services and the economy. A group of SU nursing students travels to Belize City every summer to explore these very issues. There they work alongside and learn from community members and local health professionals.
DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND
HANDS-ON CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
During your last four quarters in the diagnostic ultrasound program, you’ll gain hands-on clinical sonography experience through an internship at one of our partner clinical sites. Our partner sites include both inpatient and outpatient settings located within teaching hospitals, community hospitals and ambulatory care clinics in the Seattle area, Washington state, the West Coast and throughout the United States.
square foot clinical and teaching lab.
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high-fidelity simulation suites with research commons and skills lab equipped with patient simulator models that can run more than 90 different patient scenarios.
the profession! Our nursing program
person rather than an illness. Here I’ve been able to learn compassion with my mental health patients, develop an understanding with laboring mothers and dedication by observing my peers. The field of nursing goes beyond the physical; it’s caring for a person in their
CLINICAL PERFORMANCE LAB
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educate the whole person no matter
encompasses treating the whole
As a student in our distinctive Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Ultrasound program, you’ll be trained to see what others can’t. Diagnostic ultrasound is a medical imaging science that complements other clinical evaluations. The images you capture as a sonographer allow you to make preliminary diagnostic decisions about your patient’s care and make you an integral part of a health care team. Our innovative curriculum will provide you with the academic foundation and clinical experience necessary to pursue a rewarding career in diagnostic medical sonography. With three curriculum tracks in General, Vascular or Cardiac, you’ll be able to personalize your program experience and maximize your learning each step of the way.
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or creed.” —Jack T. Hoheisel, ’21, Nursing, ROTC
COLLEGE OF
Scientists and engineers are playing a leading role in improving all aspects of our lives, from curing diseases to improving transportation systems to restoring salmon habitats. Here, you’ll learn how the world works and how you can reimagine—or sustain—it. Students learn to challenge themselves and find new boundaries to push—in test tubes and microchips, in ecosystems, airplanes and beyond.
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Biochemistry Biology Cell and Molecular Biology Chemistry Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science
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Electrical Engineering Environmental Science Marine and Conservation Biology Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Physics
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WOMEN IN STEM
The College of Science & Engineering boasts one of the best undergraduate engineering programs in the country according to U.S. News & World Report, 2021
At Seattle University, 44% of STEM students and 42% of STEM faculty are women.
NATIONAL AWARDS The College of Science & Engineering has received 18 awards from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying, more than any other program in the US.
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EXPERIMENT AND DESIGN
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A NEW ERA IN STEM Opening in Fall 2021, the Center for Science and Innovation (CSI) is the new heart of Seattle University. The five-story, LEED GOLD-certified building will host advanced teaching and research labs, a “maker space” open to all students, a café and the Amazon Computer Science Project Center. With generous support from local partners like Microsoft, PACCAR and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, in the CSI you will have the resources to investigate the most pressing issues in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Alongside the new building, Seattle University is engaging in renovations and updates to key labs and classrooms in our existing Bannan Complex, including to our award-winning Project Center. Beginning next fall, SU STEM majors will have more learning opportunities than ever before. SEATTLEU.EDU/SCIENCE-INNOVATION 22 | ACADEMIC GUIDE
Finding the right answer is easier when you know which questions to ask. In the College of Science & Engineering, you will engage your curiosity and gain a deeper understanding of science and research principles to engage in an increasingly technical world. As a STEM student at SU, you learn both in and out of the classroom and can drive your education in exciting new directions. On campus, you might pick your professor’s brain as you work side-by-side in a research lab or collaborate with new international friends on a service-learning project. Off campus, you could find yourself interning at a major tech company, volunteering at a local hospital or building renewable energy infrastructure in a foreign country. Science and engineering impact the entire modern world and there are no limits to the directions you can take your education. And the possibilities don’t end after graduation. Whether you decide to head straight into the workforce or enter graduate or medical school, Seattle University is here to help you prepare for your next step. You envision a better world. We’ll teach you how to make it a reality.
“Working with F5 has been amazing! I have grown a ton as a software developer thanks to this experience. Being able to work so closely with professionals has been an invaluable learning and networking opportunity.” —Jonathan Kimray, ‘20, Computer Science
INDUSTRY-LED SENIOR PROJECTS How can we reduce the weight of commercial airliners to make them more fuel efficient? Is there a smarter way to keep track of each patient’s data in a busy hospital? How can we help the king salmon recover and reclaim its domain in the Pacific Northwest? If you’re studying engineering, computer science or environmental science, you will partner with local industry to tackle a real-world problem through Seattle University’s Project Center. With the Project Center, teams of SU students act as consultants for an industry sponsor and engage in practical problem solving on issues they face right now. You will meet regularly with your client during your senior year to understand the challenges faced by a company, government agency or nonprofit and devise workable solutions. When you present your work at our annual Projects Day showcase, you will demonstrate practical experience and have valuable industry connections to help start your career. The Project Center benefits from our region’s strong economy and there is no shortage of sponsors who provide complex, real-world assignments for student design teams. Project Sponsors in 2020 included Amazon, PACCAR, T-Mobile, Boeing, F5 Networks and Puget Sound Energy.
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3,000+ students completing projects 750+ industry-led projects 230+ sponsoring companies 100% of undergraduate Engineering and Computer Science students complete a project
DEDICATED FACULTY College of Science & Engineering Professor Steven Klee, PhD, received a prestigious 2017 Henry L. Alder Award from the Mathematical Association of America. Dr. Klee is known for his humor and his uncanny ability to simplify complicated mathematical concepts. He is also a dedicated mentor to his students. SEATTLE UNIVERSITY | 23
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At Seattle University, we recognize that some of your most valuable experiences can occur outside the classroom. Upon completion, as is the hallmark of a Jesuit education, you will have the opportunity to explore an organization through an internship and gain real-world experience that can factor into your future career plans. The Career Engagement Office works in partnership with faculty and employers to prepare you for what to expect as an intern. While SU students complete internships around the nation and across the globe, a large number are engaged in internships in the greater Seattle area. Opportunities with Fortune 500, leading organizations and startups are right here on our doorstep.
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CU RREN T IN TERN S HI P A ND PA RT-TI ME J OB OPPORTUN ITIE S AT P L ACE S S U CH AS : • Bank of America Merrill Lynch
• McKinstry
• City of Seattle
• SAP Concur
• Costco
• Seattle Art Museum
• Expedia
• Seattle City Light
• Ernst & Young
• Swedish Medical Center
• Genie
• Tableau
• Liberty Mutual
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PRESTIGIOUS INTERNSHIP LAUNCHES CAREER
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NATIONAL AVERAGE Four out of five SU students—three times the national average—engage in servicelearning, a skill 81% of HR executives say makes a college grad more desirable.
The patio of Edelman’s high-rise office offers sweeping views of Seattle. Phoebe Kim, ’18, often found inspiration here in the summer of 2017 when she was a Prism Scholar at Edelman, a communications marketing firm. By summer’s end, Kim had set her sights beyond that horizon to South Korea, where her mom was born and the rest of her family lives, with a vision to address global injustice through marketing. It was not the life she had once imagined. Kim came to Seattle University on a music scholarship but had to change course when injury cut her violin career short. She was wading into a new major in communications when she applied for the Edelman internship, which the company established to attract underrepresented minorities to the field. Though Kim was an intern in the university Marketing Communications department, she felt she lacked the experience to compete for the internship and almost didn’t
apply. Fortunately, a professor urged her on and guided her through the process. Ultimately, Kim was one of two interns selected from 80 applicants across the country for the program’s inaugural year. What she calls the “opportunity of a lifetime” left her emboldened to make a difference through her new profession. “At Edelman I saw a connection with social justice. Those issues are only getting more important and coming more to the forefront in the world,” she says. “What a perfect time to put my skills to use.” Once shy, Kim says Seattle U’s mission to educate the whole person was instrumental in forming the self-assured professional she is becoming. “How I carry myself and how I’ve changed is because of that piece of the mission,” she says. “Being genuine has really shaped who I am.” SEATTLE UNIVERSITY | 25
REDHAWKS SUCCEED IN COLLEGE AND BEYOND
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JOSEPH NGUYEN, ’06
AERICA SHIMIZU BANKS, ’10
MOHAMED ALABBAR, ’81
A beacon of hope and a voice for his community and district, Joseph Nguyen, ’06, is the first person of color to win a seat in Washington state’s 34th District and the first Vietnamese American state senator. A legislative newcomer albeit deeply committed servant-leader focused on issues of social justice, Nguyen is determined to use his platform to elevate voices and ideas that have, in the past, been left out of the conversation. He is also a senior program manager at Microsoft and Nguyen serves on the Wellspring Family Services Board of Directors.
A vibrant leader and advocate for underrepresented communities, Aerica Shimizu Banks, ’10, has worked both in and alongside government to drive sustainable change for communities of color and women. Through her policy work in the Obama administration, the Pew Charitable Trust, Google and Pinterest, she strives to keep the marginalized at the fore. A Forbes magazine "30 Under 30" list-maker, her many achievements include co-founding BEACON, a campaign to make Washington, D.C., the most influential city for women entrepreneurs and passing legislation addressing inequities in inventorship.
How do you boost the economy of Dubai and transform it into a world-class city? Start by getting a business degree from Seattle University, of course. After graduating from the Albers School of Business and Economics, Mohamed Alabbar built an impressive career working closely with the Sheikh of Dubai. Eventually he founded Emaar Properties—one of the largest real estate development companies in the Middle East—that developed Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building and largest shopping mall.
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WHO WILL YOU
BECOME? Prepare to encounter the world and develop a broad foundation of knowledge and experience about human existence, the natural world and everything in it. Learn to embrace complex questions by rigorously applying appropriate methods of inquiry. Become adept in your discipline to acquire in-depth knowledge and skills about your academic and scholarly passions—and the ability to apply them. Be empowered to make a difference and become a competent, creative writer, speaker and critical thinker. Contribute to the common good and thrive in leadership, team and advocacy roles. You'll be armed with all the tools you need to meet life's challenges. Leave prepared and inspired, ready to lead a reflective life of meaning and value. Contemplate your relationship with the transcendent. Discern your vocational and life paths. Commit to justice and ethical action while becoming an engaged, ethical member of local and global communities. Act with compassion and integrity. Advocate and strive for social and environmental justice. SEATTLEU.EDU/LEARNINGOBJECTIVES
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