Point
Park University
Office of Admission
201 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA. 15222
412-392-3430
800-321-0129
Fax: 412-392-3902
enroll@pointpark.edu
http://www.pointpark.edu
2007-2008 COSTS:
Tuition:
$17,770
Room
and Board:
$7,880
Fees, books, misc.:
$400
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Overview
Point Park University, founded in 1960, has
undergone vigorous growth in the last decade. It is accredited by the
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Enrollment has grown
to 3,500, and the number of majors available totals more than fifty, including
a Master of Arts in educational administration, Master of Arts degree
programs in journalism and mass communications, a Master of Arts in curriculum
and instruction, a Master of Science in criminal justice, a Master of
Science in engineering management, an accelerated M.B.A., and an M.F.A.
in theater arts.
Characterized by a willingness to innovate, the University, since its inception, has actively established internship possibilities with the many resources for career preparation in Pittsburgh. In addition to those in the performing arts, internship opportunities can be found in local broadcasting stations, area hospitals, and the government and with such corporate giants as USX and PPG Industries. The University’s numerous activities are designed to meet the needs of a diversified student body, representing forty-two states and thirty-nine countries.
Location
and Community
Metropolitan Pittsburgh has a population of more than 2 million. In the
Golden Triangle, gleaming office towers loom high above landscaped plazas,
fountains, and a 36-acre park fronting on Pittsburgh’s three rivers.
More than 100 major corporations have their headquarters in the city,
making it the fifth-largest corporate center in the nation. Through its
prominence as a corporate hub, a home for high-tech industries, and a
major production center for steel, the city provides a vast array of career
opportunities, as well as a distinctive population mix. Pittsburgh continues
to be named one of the most livable cities in the United States in the
Rand McNally Places Rated Almanac.
Through the philanthropic efforts of such financial entrepreneurs as Carnegie and Frick, Pittsburgh has enjoyed a long tradition as a cultural center. The city has an excellent symphony and ballet, and the Pittsburgh Opera gives performances regularly. Theaters, ethnic festivals, and club attractions fill out the entertainment spectrum. In addition, the nation’s first educational television station, WQED, provides a wealth of stimulating offerings. PNC Park, Heinz Field, and Mellon Arena are homes of Pittsburgh’s professional sports teams and also host concerts and other special events; all are within walking distance of the University. Also within walking distance of the campus is the downtown YMCA, where a nominal fee entitles students to the use of extensive and varied facilities the year round. A short bus ride away is the Oakland section of Pittsburgh, the location of several renowned museums.
Academic
Life
Point Park is an innovative institution. Its philosophy is one of meeting
and adapting to individual requirements within the framework of a sound
humanistic education. This commitment is reflected in programs that, while
providing for the expansion of mind and spirit that the liberal arts alone
can give, places strong emphasis on developing career skills. Thus, all
degree programs, with the exception of the B.F.A. programs, include a
core curriculum requirement of 42 credit hours. The core curriculum includes
choices in the humanities as well as in the social, behavioral, and natural
sciences. Aside from completing the prerequisites for major offerings,
students may elect to fulfill their core requirements on a schedule of
their own choosing. At the same time, the student’s introduction
to specific career preparation can begin in the first semester. Indeed,
this is typical for students majoring in computer science, dance, engineering
technology, film production, journalism and communications, and theater
arts. In order to encourage student experimentation, the University permits
eight courses from the core curriculum to be taken under a pass/fail option.
With the approval of their guidance offices, high school students may take courses at Point Park for full college credit. The University grants advanced standing on the basis of the College Board’s Advanced Placement tests, the CLEP examinations, and educational experiences in the armed forces. In addition, the University has long-standing experience in meeting the needs of transfer students.
The academic calendar consists of two semesters and a summer schedule offering two 6-week sessions and one 12-week session. This year-round utilization of facilities, combined with the University’s extensive evening and Saturday programs, provides students with maximum flexibility in planning their schedules.
Majors
Offered
The Bachelor of Arts degree is offered in advertising/public
relations; applied arts; applied history; behavioral sciences; broadcasting;
cinema and digital arts; dance; dance pedagogy; early childhood education;
elementary education; English; film and video production; general studies;
journalism; legal studies; mass communication; photojournalism; political
science; psychology; secondary education; sport, arts, and entertainment
management; and theater arts.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is conferred in dance, film and video production and photography (in conjunction with Pittsburgh Filmmakers), and theater arts.
The Bachelor of Science degree is conferred in accounting, biological sciences, biotechnology, business management, civil engineering technology, criminal justice, electrical engineering technology, environmental health science and protection, general studies, health services, human resources management, information technology, management services, mathematics/secondary education, mechanical engineering technology, public administration, specialized professional studies—funeral service, and sport, arts, and entertainment management.
Preparation for teachers in secondary education is a cooperative effort of the Department of Education and the department of the student’s major subject. Programs in predental, prelaw, and premedical studies are arranged within suitable majors.
Facilities
and Resources
The University Center of Point Park University opened in downtown Pittsburgh
in May 1997. The University Center houses Point Park University’s
television studio and cinema and digital arts labs. The Point Park University
Library supports the University’s curriculum through its print,
multimedia, and electronic collections. Students have access to the library’s
online resources from on and off campus. The library has computers for
students’ use on the first floor and in the library’s instruction
lab. A science and journalism laboratory complex, an on-campus radio station,
a student-run newspaper and magazine, an on-campus laboratory school,
on-campus dance studios, numerous computer terminal rooms, a CADD lab,
a new biotechnology lab, and other facilities and programs contribute
to the University’s philosophy of carefully balancing theory with
practical experience. The University’s location in the heart of
Pittsburgh’s business district opens numerous opportunities for
practical learning. Point Park owns and operates the Pittsburgh Playhouse
of Point Park University, which presents more than twenty dance and theater
performances per year.
Campus
Life
Fraternities, sororities, clubs associated with specific majors, the Point
Park University Singers, and the United Student Government are a few of
the organizations that students may join.
Sports
/ Varsity Athletics
Intramural sports include basketball, billiards,
flag football, soccer, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, and weight lifting.
The men’s intercollegiate basketball and baseball teams are perennially
included in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
national rankings and district and national playoffs. Point Park also
has men’s intercollegiate cross-country and soccer teams (NAIA).
The women’s basketball, cross-country, soccer, softball, and volleyball
teams add another strong tradition to the Point Park Pioneer sports program.
The University’s teams compete in the NAIA’s American Mideast
Conference (AMC).
Expenses
For 2006—07, tuition and fees for full-time
study totaled $8885 per semester. The charge for part-time study was $474
per credit hour. Room and board were $3940 per term for double occupancy.
The majority of rooms are for double occupancy with private bath, Ethernet
and cable access, and phone.
Financial
Aid / Scholarships
Point Park makes a sincere effort to ensure that each student who desires
to attend is able to do so. Accordingly, the University administers a
generous program of financial aid, including Federal Work-Study awards
and Point Park, Federal Pell, and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity
grants. The University administers loans under the Federal Perkins Loan
Program and the Federal Stafford Student Loan Program. Academic, talent,
and athletic scholarships are also available for all students, including
transfer students.
Applicants for financial aid must demonstrate financial need and show evidence of academic promise or achievement. To apply, students must submit a completed University application form. All students must submit applications for federal, state, and Point Park financial aid through the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA).
Admission
Requirements / Application
Point Park University is very much concerned
with the needs and interests of its students. This concern is extended
not only to matriculated students but also to prospective students. For
this reason, the admissions staff pursues a policy that is individualized,
personal, and humanistic. Each student is viewed in terms of his or her
own personal and academic potential. Recommendations from guidance counselors
and teachers and an interview, while not required, are considered, along
with motivational factors and relative maturity, in conjunction with the
traditional objective criteria, such as class rank, high school record,
and standardized test scores. All candidates are required to take either
the SAT or the ACT.
Point Park University
Office of Admission
201 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-1984
412-392-3430
800-321-0129
Fax: 412-392-3902
enroll@pointpark.edu
http://www.pointpark.edu
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