Study at Point Park University
Point Park University, also known as PPU, is a private university of liberal arts located in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established in the year 1960 as Point Park College. After a few name and status changes, it adopted its present name in 2004. PPU offers several bachelor, master, and associate degree programs in various Course Topics. The university is organized into the following schools: -
Conservatory of Performing Arts
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School of Arts and Sciences
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School of Business
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School of Communication
Point Park University hosts more than eight National Association of Intercollegiate sports teams. The athletics teams are nicknamed the Pioneers. The Pioneers compete in the American Mideast Conference which is the biggest conference in the NAIA. They participate in basketball, baseball, cross country, soccer, softball, and volleyball.
Profile of Point Park UniversityStudents attend Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA, a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Point Park University degrees go up to the Master's degree.
Course Topics
The school is known for its programs in media, drama and performing arts, photography and commercial art, business and management, and security and law enforcement.
Point Park University Selectivity
Point Park University is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 540.
FacultyPoint Park University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Student Enrolment
There are 3, 591 students at the school .
Student LifePoint Park University values student athletics, and belongs to the American Mideast Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Point Park University educates students in a diverse environment and prepares graduates to apply knowledge to achieve their goals, advance their professions and serve their communities. "Point Park University Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors | | Business and Management | 274 | business management, business and related services, accounting, human resources | | Security and Law Enforcement | 115 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration | | Drama and Performing Arts | 112 | drama, dance, acting | | Media | 90 | journalism, broadcast journalism, communication and journalism, advertising, photojournalism, mass communication | | Education and Teaching | 67 | elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, educational administration, teacher education and development, English teaching, early childhood education, biology teaching, math teaching, . . . | | Engineering Technician | 43 | electrical/electronic tech, civil engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, engineering technician | | Photography and Commercial Art | 38 | cinematography, photography | | Computer Science and Engineering | 31 | computer services management, information technology | | Therapy and Counselling | 28 | psychology, behavioral sciences | | Liberal Arts | 25 | English, general studies, political science, history, liberal arts and sciences, history courses, interdisciplinary studies | | Law | 13 | legal studies | | Funeral and Mortuary Science | 12 | funeral and mortuary | | Engineering | 10 | engineering management | | Science | 7 | biotechnology, biology | | Design | 4 | design and applied arts | | Medicine | 3 | health professions | | Family and Social Work | 3 | public administration | | Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
Contact: Point Park UniversityPoint Park University
201 Wood St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1984
General Phone: (412) 391-4100
http: //www.pointpark.edu
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