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Point Park University

Point Park University
201 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1984

Official telephone: (412) 391-4100
Fax number: (412) 391-1980
Website: https://pointpark.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: 73%
Student:Faculty ratio: 11:1
Total faculty: 218 men, 248 women
Full-time faculty: 68 men, 63 women
Part-time faculty: 150 men, 185 women
Graduation rate: 59% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, honors program, internships, distance learning, online courses
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Study abroad opportunities:
Study-abroad program offered.
Army ROTC: offered off-campus ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution.
Air Force ROTC: offered off-campus ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution.

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Education, Other
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Acting
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology Teacher Education
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Biotechnology
  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Civil Engineering, General
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other
  • Community Psychology
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services, Other
  • Dance, General
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Directing and Theatrical Production
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Economics, General
  • Education, Other
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Engineering, Other
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Forensic Science and Technology
  • Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Human Services, General
  • Information Technology
  • Intelligence, General
  • International/Globalization Studies
  • Journalism
  • Journalism, Other
  • Learning Sciences
  • Legal Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Musical Theatre
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Photography
  • Photojournalism
  • Playwriting and Screenwriting
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Public Administration
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  • Public Relations/Image Management
  • Radio and Television
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Social Studies Teacher Education
  • Sports Communication
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Certificates

  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Human Services, General
  • Intelligence, General
  • Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other
  • Public Administration
Diplomas

  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Educational/Instructional Technology
  • Online Educator/Online Teaching
  • Public Relations/Image Management
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Superintendency and Educational System Administration
Doctorates

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Community Organization and Advocacy
  • Community Psychology
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Educational/Instructional Technology
  • Human Services, General
  • Psychology, Other
Master's Degrees

  • Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other
  • Communications Technology/Technician
  • Community Psychology
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Educational/Instructional Technology
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Engineering/Industrial Management
  • Environmental Studies
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Information Science/Studies
  • Intelligence, General
  • Journalism
  • Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other
  • Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Playwriting and Screenwriting
  • Psychology, Other
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other

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 relevant life experience
  • credit for international baccalaureate

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
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