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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299

Official telephone: (717) 477-7447
Fax number: (717) 477-4016
Website: https://www.ship.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term.
Number and length of summer sessions: A summer session is offered for credit.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 69%
Student:Faculty ratio: 17:1
Total faculty: 173 men, 140 women
Full-time faculty: 143 men, 101 women
Part-time faculty: 30 men, 39 women
Graduation rate: 50% within six years

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning, external degree program
Combined 3-2 programs available:
Institution offers 3-2 degree programs.
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Study abroad opportunities:
Study-abroad program offered.

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Chemistry, General
  • Civil Engineering, General
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Computer Software Engineering
  • Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Economics, General
  • Education, Other
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Engineering, Other
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Environmental Studies
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Finance, General
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
  • French Language and Literature
  • Geography
  • Geology/Earth Science, General
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Services, General
  • International/Globalization Studies
  • Journalism
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
  • Management Information Systems, General
  • Management Science
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics, General
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Physical Sciences, Other
  • Physics, General
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Public Administration
  • Rhetoric and Composition
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Social Work
  • Sociology, General
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Sustainability Studies
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Certificates

  • African Studies
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
  • Asian Studies/Civilization
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
  • European Studies/Civilization
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
  • French Language and Literature
  • Geography, Other
  • German Language and Literature
  • Graphic Design
  • History, Other
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Language Interpretation and Translation
  • Latin American Studies
  • Nanotechnology
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
  • Public/Applied History
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
  • Women's Studies
Diplomas

  • Applied Psychology
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer Software Engineering
  • Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
  • Education, Other
  • Educational/Instructional Technology
  • Engineering, Other
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • Finance, General
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
  • Management Information Systems, General
  • Management Science
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
  • Organizational Behavior Studies
  • Psychology, Other
  • Rhetoric and Composition
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Doctorates

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Education, Other
  • Superintendency and Educational System Administration
Master's Degrees

  • Applied Psychology
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
  • Communication Management and Strategic Communications
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Environmental Studies
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Services, General
  • Juvenile Corrections
  • Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
  • Organizational Behavior Studies
  • Psychology, Other
  • Public Administration
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • Social Work
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 2 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for DANTES
  • credit for international baccalaureate

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
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