Study at Siena Heights University
Siena Heights University, also known as SHU, was established in 1919, and was initially known as the St. Joseph's College. In 1998, the institute was rechristened the Siena Heights University. The university awards master's, bachelor's, associate's, and specialist's degrees in over 40 fields of study. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
- Division of Business and Management
- Division of Computing, Mathematics and the Sciences
- Division of Humanities
- Division of Social and Behavioral Science
- Division of Visual and Performing Arts and Teacher Education
Siena Heights University 's athletics department fields a large number of men's and women's sports teams that compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The teams are nicknamed the Saints, and they participate in sports including baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, and volleyball. Among the notable alumni of SHU are Ben Braun, champion PAC-10 basketball coach; Darrell Issa of California, U. S. Congressman; and Connie Binsfield, former Lt. Governor of Michigan.
Profile of Siena Heights University
The campus of Siena Heights University is in Adrian, MI, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. Its Roman Catholic nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Siena Heights University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Post-Master's certificate.
Course Topics
Siena Heights University has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Siena Heights University is known for its programs in engineering technician, family and social work, and security and law enforcement.
Siena Heights University Selectivity
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 365. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 350 and 495.
Student Enrolment
In 2007, the school had 2, 161 students enrolled (1, 316 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Siena Heights University are 40 years old or older.
Student Life
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Siena Heights University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Siena Heights University values student athletics, and belongs to the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
Siena Heights University Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors | | Business and Management | 154 | business management, accounting, human resources management | | Liberal Arts | 103 | general studies, English language and literature, history, social services, English, Spanish language | | Security and Law Enforcement | 74 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, corrections | | Family and Social Work | 64 | community organization, social service professions, social work, child care management, human services | | Medical Support and Technology | 52 | dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, radiographer, radiation therapist, sonography and ultrasound tech, surgical tech, veterinary assistant, medical lab tech, . . . | | Engineering Technician | 51 | electronics tech, electrical/electronic tech, industrial tech, computer engineering tech, construction engineering tech, engineering technician, environmental engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, . . . | | Therapy and Counselling | 33 | community health services, psychology, massage therapy, physical therapist assistant | | Education and Teaching | 26 | elementary school teaching, business teaching, school Counselling, reading teaching, social studies teaching, secondary teaching, art education, early childhood education, . . . | | Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 20 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic | | Medical administration | 19 | health care administration, pharmacy courses | | Computer Science and Engineering | 18 | computer support, computer and info science, data processing tech, computer programming | | Media | 17 | radio and television, communication and journalism, communications tech courses, organizational communications | | Art Studies | 15 | art studies | | Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 15 | sports and fitness management | | Mechanics and Repair | 15 | automobile mechanics, aircraft maintenance, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, avionics maintenance | | Science and Laboratory Technician | 10 | nuclear tech | | Science | 9 | biology | | Religion and Philosophy | 6 | theological and ministerial studies, religion | | Mathematics | 5 | mathematics, applied mathematics | | Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama | | office and Administration | 3 | administrative assistant | | Music | 3 | music, various music studies | | Fine Arts | 3 | art history and criticism | | Hospitality | 2 | hospitality administration | | Design | 2 | interior design | | Architecture and Planning | 2 | architectural tech, landscape architecture | | Law | 1 | legal assistant | | Cooking and Culinary Arts | 1 | culinary arts services | | Construction Trades | 1 | electrician | | Real Estate and Construction Management | 1 | real estate | | Medicine | 1 | health professions |
Contact: Siena Heights University
Siena Heights University
1247 Siena Heights Dr
Adrian, MI 49221
General Phone: (517) 263-0731
http: //www.sienaheights.edu
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