ADVISING MANUAL. DCCC Students. Penn State University TRANSFERRING TO. for. Delaware County Community College Transfer Office.

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1 ADVISING MANUAL for 00 DCCC Students TRANSFERRING TO Penn State University Updated 12/1 Delaware County Community College Transfer Office

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3 Making the Transition So you re thinking about transferring to Penn State University... We are pleased that you re considering Penn State Brandywine as you continue your college career. We hope that the academic and financial aid information presented here will help you make the transition to our college a smooth one. Feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance during the transfer process! The Admissions Process for Transfer Students HOW DO I APPLY? All transfer students must use our web application which can be found at admissions.psu.edu. We have provided a printable version in PDF or HTML format. If you do not have internet access, applications can be obtained through the Admissions Office at Penn State Brandywine. Transfer students do not need to submit a personal statement with their application. WHAT IS NEEDED TO APPLY? $50 non-refundable application fee and your official high school and college transcripts (in sealed envelopes). Please mail to: Once you are offered admission, please remember to send the non-refundable $200 enrollment deposit ($20 beginning summer 201) HOW WILL I KNOW WHAT CREDITS WILL TRANSFER? For a preliminary evaluation, you may set up an appointment with our transfer counselor. Penn State accepts most college-level coursework with a C or better. Your major department will determine which of your transfer courses will satisfy requirements within your major. PSU BRANDYWINE Campus Contacts (610) Admissions Advising Bursar Campus Tours Financial Aid For more information contact: Dennis Mejias at the Penn State Brandywine Admissions Office or ADMISSIONS at bwadmissions@psu.edu Penn State University Undergraduate Admissions Office 201 Shields Building, University Park, PA If you have courses in progress, you must list your current schedule with your web application, and request that an official final transcript be forwarded to us at the completion of the semester. Please mail a copy of your schedule for the current semester. WHAT DO I NEED TO BE ADMITTED? You must be in good academic and disciplinary standing at your previous college(s). In general, your cumulative GPA must be a minimum of 2.0. Certain majors require a higher GPA. If you have attempted fewer than 18 credits, your admission evaluation will also take into account your high school credentials and SAT scores. WILL MY PREVIOUS GRADES COUNT IN MY GPA? Only your credits transfer. You will earn a new GPA at Penn State. WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS I CAN TRANSFER TO PENN STATE? To earn a Penn State baccalaureate degree, you must complete 6 of the last 60 credits at Penn State. To earn an associate degree, you must complete 18 of the last 6 credits at Penn State. MAY I TAKE CLASSES WITHOUT APPLYING FOR ADMISSION? You may take classes as a non-degree student on a space-available basis by completing a non-degree enrollment form. Please note: Visit us on-line at: Updated 12/1 2

4 Financial Aid Fast Facts Location: The 110 acre campus is located 20 minutes west of Philadelphia. Students: 1,600 full- and part-time. Faculty: Student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1 Average Class Size: 24. Academic Support: Free tutoring in almost every field of study is available. Computer labs are open day, evening, and weekend hours. Student Life: More than twenty student clubs covering a broad range of interests are registered with our Student Life Office. Varsity sports for men and women are available. Writing Studio: Provides support to students needing help with a writing assignment; as well as resume and cover letters. STEM Lab: Supports the math and science needs of our students. Special Opportunities: Campus honors program; nationally recognized Schreyer Honors College; internships and co-op experiences; undergraduate research activities and study abroad programs. Career Services: Staff will discuss your interests and strengths to help you formulate career goals and strategies. IT Support: Provides support, service, and access to all the tech resources available to students. Bookstore: Carries textbooks, supplies, clothing, gift items, and much more. Disability Services: Available to all students who need special accommodations due to a disability. FINANCIAL AID CHECKLIST Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is filled out online at The required pin number (electronic signature) can be obtained for both parent and student at If you have already filed the FAFSA but did not list Penn State on the form, call the aid processing center at (800) 4-24 to release your aid information to Penn State. You will need our Title IV code (0029) and your DRN number, which is found in the upper right hand corner of your Student Aid Report (SAR). If Penn State is listed on the FAFSA, just call our Financial Aid Office to verify that our aid office has received the results. If you currently receive a state grant, you must notify PHEAA State Grant Division in writing that you will be transferring to Penn State. Provide your name, social security number, housing or commuter status, and the new college name and code (0029) to: PHEAA State Grant Division 1200 North 7th Street Harrisburg, PA If you are transferring mid-year, notify your current school to cancel your Spring disbursement at C.O.D. (Direct Loans). Penn State will originate your spring loan and you will have to e-sign a new MPN at studentloans.gov for Penn State. To ensure that the loan servicer of your previous loan(s) is aware that you have transferred, complete and mail an in-school deferment form to them as soon as you have registered for classes. Students receiving VA education benefits should stop by the Financial Aid Office located in the Main Building, Room 105 or call Updated 12/1 Penn State is an affirmative action equal opportunity university.

5 TRANSFER ADMISSION INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION Penn State is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Programmatic accreditation includes National Architectural Accrediting Board, National Association of Schools of Art, American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business, Association Board for Engineering and Technology, Society of American Foresters, Accrediting Commission on Education for Health Services Administration, Accrediting Council on Education for Journalism, American Society of Landscape Architects, National Association of Schools of Music, National League for Nursing, American Psychological Association, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, National Association of Schools of Theatre. The University operates on a semester calendar with two 15-week semesters and shorter summer sessions. Undergraduate enrollment university-wide is approximately 6,000. Penn State has a broad network of campuses where undergraduate students can begin their education and all campuses offer location-specific upper division course work and programs. Thirty-six of the last sixty credits for a baccalaureate degree must be completed at Penn State. Eighteen of the last thirty six credits for an associate degree must be completed at Penn State. Support services exist for adults, minority students, nontraditional students, persons with disabilities, and veterans. Up to date tuition cost, as well as all other fees involved, for all Penn State campuses can be found at: HOW TO APPLY Submit the online application and a $50 application fee ( International applicants must submit a $65 application fee. For University Park, apply by October 15 th for consideration for Spring Semester and receive notification by mid-december. Call your local campus for specific program and campus deadlines. For University Park, apply by January 1 st for consideration for Summer Session or Fall Semester and receive notification by April 1 st. Complete applications for most programs may be submitted up to 6 weeks prior to the beginning of the semester/session for which you are seeking admission consideration. Call your local campus for specific program and campus deadlines. Ask your high school and all postsecondary institutions to send official transcripts to Penn State University. With your application, submit a listing of the courses you are now taking and a list of those you plan to complete before enrolling at Penn State. Do not forget to send your final transcripts at the end of the semester in order to get credit for your classes. If requested, you must provide catalog descriptions of all course work completed and scheduled. Updated 12/1 4

6 TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS A minimum of 18 semester hours of credit attempted after graduation from high school. The SAT I /ACT is not required. For PSU Brandywine there is a minimum cumulative college grade point average of 2.0 for most majors. University Park requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5. However, admission to many programs and locations requires substantially higher minimum cumulative averages and/or completion of specific courses with a grade of C [2.0] or higher. Because of enrollment constraints some programs [such as the Smeal College of Business Administration at University Park] are not available to transfer students. A high school diploma or the equivalent, as well as completion of high school units in math and foreign language are required by the requested Penn State academic college. Appropriate college level courses may substitute for high school units. Official transcripts from all post secondary institutions attended are also required applicants seeking admission for the summer or fall semester should send official transcripts which include the most recently completed semester grades as well as a course schedule for any currently on-going classes. A list of courses currently being taken as well as those planned for completion prior to enrollment at Penn State. If requested, descriptions of all courses attempted and scheduled. CAMPUS LOCATIONS Applicants with less than four semesters of collegiate course work are considered for admission to Penn State locations other than University Park. Applicants with four or more semesters of collegiate course work are considered for admission to Penn State Erie, Penn State Harrisburg or the University Park campus. In addition, the Abington College, Altoona College, Berks College and 12 other campus locations offer location-specific baccalaureate programs. Typically applicants who have attempted less than the equivalent of two years of college course work are not considered for admission to the University Park campus. TRANSFER CREDIT INFORMATION Course work completed at a regionally accredited college or university and graded C [2.0] or above will be considered for transfer credit. The Undergraduate Admissions Office determines which credits will transfer to Penn State. Students may evaluate their transfer credits by accessing the Transfer Course Evaluations link from the Admissions website, found at A course-by-course unofficial evaluation for transferable credits will accompany the offer of admission. Use of credit in fulfilling degree requirements for a specific major will be determined by the policies of the college of enrollment. Students may request an evaluation of the following alternate forms of credit: * The College Board s Advanced Placement [AP] exams: admissions.psu.edu/academics/credit/ap/ * The College Board s College Level Examination Program [CLEP] exams: * The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program from foreign secondary school systems: * Credit earned by examination at regionally accredited colleges * Formal training experiences in the U.S. Armed Forces: * Formal training programs in non-collegiate organizations * Students may also seek credit by validation for course work completed at institutions that award associate degrees or higher and are not regionally accredited: * Credit by Portfolio assessment may also be requested: Other relevant links: - Updated 12/1 Transfer applicants are expected to apply using our application on the web 5

7 Penn State Brandywine Tuition & Fees Rates Effective 201 Fall Semester UNDERGRADUATE PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS Per Academic Full-Time Part-Time Year Per Semester Per Credit LOWER DIVISION Freshmen & Sophomore $1,608 $6,804 $518 (for tuition only) Per Academic Full-Time Part-Time Year Per Semester Per Credit UPPER DIVISION (*) Junior & Senior Business, Science, IST, Engineering $15,298 $7,649 $579 (for tuition only) All other programs $14,654 $7,27 $559 (for tuition only) (*) THE UPPER DIVISION TUITION RATE will apply to undergraduate students with a minimum of 59.1 credits, regardless of how earned. Specific tuition rates for each student by campus, level and program can be accessed by using the Tuition Calculator at Full-Time status is based on 12 or more credits. Other campus tuition rates can be found at Updated 12/1 6

8 Penn State Brandywine Tuition & Fees Rates Effective 201 Fall Semester UNDERGRADUATE NON - PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS Per Academic Full-Time Part-Time Year Per Semester Per Credit LOWER DIVISION Freshmen & Sophomore $20,284 $10,142 $808 (for tuition only) Per Academic Full-Time Part-Time Year Per Semester Per Credit UPPER DIVISION (*) Junior & Senior Business, Science, IST, Engineering $22,056 $11,028 $881 (for tuition only) All other programs $21,422 $10,711 $855 (*) THE UPPER DIVISION TUITION RATE will apply to undergraduate students with a minimum of 59.1 credits, regardless of how earned. Specific tuition rates for each student by campus, level and program can be accessed by using the Tuition Calculator at Full-Time status is based on 12 or more credits. Other campus tuition rates can be found at Updated 12/1 7

9 PENN STATE TRANSFER ADMISSION BACCALAUREATE DEGREE COURSE PREREQUISITES Specific college-level courses as identified by the various Penn State Academic Colleges as prerequisites must be completed With a grade of C (2.0) or higher. Successful completion of the required coursework is not a guarantee of admission. Credits are listed in semester hours. Transfer admission to PS University Park requires completion of two years of college courses. COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES IMMUNOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE requires 4 credits of basic biological concepts and biodiversity; 4 credits of molecular and cellular biology; 8 credits of general chemistry; and 8 credits of calculus with analytical geometry. TURFGRASS SCIENCE requires credits each in general chemistry and in organic chemistry. COLLEGE OF ARTS AND ARCHITECTURE ART EDUCATION requires a portfolio, 9 credits in art or related areas, and credits in general psychology. MUSIC EDUCATION requires an audition and credits in musicianship, theory, music history, performance, and developmental psychology and credits in general psychology. ARCHITECTURE, ART, GRAPHIC DESIGN, INTERDISCIPLINARY DIGITAL STUDIO, LANDSCAPE ARCHETECTURE, MUSIC, AND THEATRE require portfolio/audition/interview/essay. (Can only transfer in for the fall semester. Only available if you have no more than two semesters of college work. Must apply by December 1). SMEAL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATIONS COLLEGE OF EARTH AND MINERAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION With OR MORE SEMESTERS OF WORK: * NO TRANSFER ADMISSION TO ANY PROGRAM IN THE SMEAL COLLEGE. With 1 OR 2 SEMESTERS OF WORK, requires credits of English composition and credits of either college algebra II or calculus. After matriculating into a PSU campus other than University Park, there are a total of 6 more mandatory courses that must be completed to get into the Smeal College of Business by the end of the 4th semester. A.2 cum gpa is also necessary for most Business majors, a.4 is needed for Finance. * NO TRANSFER ADMISSION TO ADVERTISING/PUBLIC RELATIONS OR FILM AND VIDEO. All majors except Geography and Energy Business and Finance require a minimum of 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, & 4 credits of calculusbased physics. ENERGY ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, & METEOROL- OGY require an additional 4 credits of calculus-based physics. ENERGY, BUSINESS AND FINANCE requires 4 credits of calculus with analytical geometry. * NO TRANSFER ADMISSION TO PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS ENGINEERING DIRECTLY TO THE UNIVERSITY PARK CAMPUS: Contact your local campus for your options with this major. A minimum cumulative GPA of.0 is required for most programs. Applicants who will have completed two years of college course work are expected to have met the entrance-to-major requirements for their intended major. For more information visit admissions.psu.edu/transfer COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING University Park Campus: 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, -4credits of differential equations, credits of general chemistry, and 8 credits of calculus-based physics in mechanics and electricity and magnetism. COMPUTER SCIENCE requires 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, 4 credits of calculus III, 8 credits of calculus-based physics in mechanics and electricity and magnetism, and credits of intermediate programming. An applicant holding a baccalaureate degree in any major typically will not be admitted to a baccalaureate degree program at University Park * NO TRANSFER ADMISSION TO AEROSPACE ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, BIOENGINEERING, CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, CIVIL ENGINEERING, INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DIRECTLY TO THE UNIVERSITY PARK CAMPUS: Contact your local campus for your options with this major. COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT KINESIOLOGY requires physiology, general chemistry with a lab, and college-level trigonometry. Complete applications must be received by March 1 for summer and fall semester applicants and by September 15 for spring semester applicants. * ATHLETIC TRAINING AND THE GOLF MANAGEMENT OPTION OR TO PARK AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT REQUIRE SPECIAL REVIEW, CONTACT UNIVERSITY PARK ADMISSIONS. COLLEGE OF INFORMATION ist.psu.edu SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY Since individual campuses determine their own admissions criteria for this major, check with campus admissions offices for best track into any particular campus. It is not advisable to take more than one IST class outside of PSU. * NO TRANSFER ADMISSION TO IST DIRECTLY TO UNIVERSITY PARK, ALTOONA OR BEHREND CAMPUSES: Contact your local campus for your options with this major. COLLEGE OF THE LIBERAL ARTS PSYCHOLOGY requires credits each in general psychology, 4 credits in statistics, an additional math course, and a social & behavioral science course. ECONOMICS requires introductory macroeconomics and introductory microeconomics. * NO TRANSFER ADMISSION TO LETTERS ARTS AND SCIENCES AT UNIVERSITY PARK. Updated 12/1 8

10 SCHOOL OF NURSING EBERLY COLLEGE OF SCIENCE PENN STATE ABINGTON COLLEGE PENN STATE ALTOONA COLLEGE THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING: NO TRANSFER ADMISSION. THE SECOND DEGREE IN NURSING: requires a BS or BA degree and completion of all required non-nursing courses for the BS degree. THE ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING: requires a proven track record in the life sciences. * NO TRANSFER ADMISSION TO THE GENERAL NURSING OPTION. PLEASE VISIT THE SCHOOL OF NURSING WEBSITE. University Park Campus: All majors require 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry. For ETM s the following require additional courses: ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS, 8 credits of calculus-based physics, credits of general chemistry, and credits of calculus-based physics astronomy; BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, BIOTECHNOLOGY, AND MICROBIOLOGY, 6 credits of general chemistry plus a 1 credit lab; BIOLOGY & PREMEDICINE, 4 credits of basic biology concepts and biodiversity, 4 additional credits of biology, and credits of general chemistry; CHEMISTRY, 6 credits of general chemistry plus 2 credits of lab, credits of organic chemistry; FORENSIC SCIENCE, 6 credits of general chemistry plus a 1 credit chemistry lab and credits in forensic science; PHYSICS, 8 credits of calculus-based physics and credits of general chemistry; PREMEDICINE, 4 credits of biology concepts and biodiversity and credits of general chemistry; SCIENCE, 4 credits of physics, credits of chemistry or 4 credits of biology. OTHER CAMPUSES: All majors require 4 credits of calculus with analytic geometry. * NO TRANSFER ADMISSION TO THE SCIENCE/B.S./MBA PROGRAM OR THE ACCELERATED PREMED-MEDICAL PROGRAM ASSOCIATED WITH THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY. ART requires completion of 2 design courses, a drawing course, and a portfolio review; BIOLOGY requires 4 credits each in calculus with analytical geometry, biology, and chemistry; BUSINESS requires credits of either college algebra II or calculus; SCIENCE requires 4 credits each in calculus with analytical geometry, chemistry, and biology. BIOLOGY requires 4 credits calculus with analytic geometry, 4 credits of basic biology concepts and biodiversity, 4 additional credits in biology, and credits of general chemistry; BUSINESS requires credits of either college algebra II or calculus; ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES requires a course covering an introduction to environmental studies; MATHEMATICS requires 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry; SCIENCE requires 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry and 2 of the following courses: biology, chemistry, physics. PENN STATE BERKS BUSINESS requires credits of either college algebra II or calculus; BIOLOGY requires 4 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, 4 credits of basic biology concepts & biodiversity, and credits of general chemistry; MECHANICAL ENGINEERING requires 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, 4 credits of calculus-based physics, and 4 credits of college chemistry with a lab. PENN STATE ERIE, THE BEHREND COLLEGE THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Majors in the University College are completed at one of the following Penn State campuses: Beaver, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton, and York. After semesters of work, SCIENCE requires 4 credits of calculus with analytical geometry, and two courses selected from physics, biology, or chemistry. BUSINESS requires credits of either college algebra II or calculus. BIOLOGY requires 4 credits of biology plus an additional biology course, credits of chemistry and 4 credits of calculus with analytical Geometry; BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, INTERDISCIPLINARY BUSINESS WITH ENGINEERING STUDIES, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, & MARKETING require 4 credits of financial/managerial accounting, credits of microeconomics, credits of English composition, 4 credits of calculus, and 4 credits in statistics; CHEMISTRY requires 8 credits in general chemistry including labs, credits of organic chemistry and 8 credits of calculus with analytical geometry; COMPUTER ENGINEERING, COMPUTER SCIENCE, ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, and SOFTWARE ENGINEERING require 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, 4 credits of chemistry with a lab, and 4 credits of calculus-based physics; ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY requires credits of physics, and either 4 credits of calculus or 6 credits of algebra, trigonometry or pre-calculus; MATHEMATICS requires 8 credits of calculus with analytical geometry; PHYSICS requires 8 credits of general chemistry, 8 credits of calculus with analytical geometry, and 8 credits of calculus-based physics. PENN STATE BRANDYWINE BIOLOGY: requires 4 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, 4 credits of basic biology concepts and biodiversity, 4 additional credits in biology, and credits of general chemistry. BUSINESS: Transfer students must have the equivalent of (Penn State s) Math 022 or Math 110 before transferring into PSU. Need a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5. All files between will receive a special campus review. INFORMATION SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY: Transfer students must have the equivalent of (Penn State s) Math 022 or Math 110 before transferring into PSU. Need a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5. All files between will receive a campus review. It is important to utilize PSU Advisors when considering this major. Because very few classes IN THE MAJOR can transfer into PSU s program, it is important that potential IST majors only take transferrable general education classes. LETTERS ARTS & SCIENCES: * NO TRANSFER ADMISSION WITH OVER 92 CUMULATIVE ATTEMPTED CREDITS. Updated 12/1 from intranet / letters & enclosures / enclosures / enclosure 2 9

11 Baccalaureate Degree General Education Program (45 Credits) Every student that graduates from PSU, will have completed 45 credits of General Education courses. These are courses that are not necessarily in a major but are in place to help form make a well rounded student. Below is a graphic representation of our General Education requirements for most majors. For more information about our curriculum you may review the following link: WRITING / SPEAKING (GWS) (9 Credits) ONLY ENG 100, ENG 112 & COMM 111 at DCCC NATURAL SCIENCES (GN) (9 Credits) MOST BIO, ESS, PHY, CHE, GEOG, SCI at DCCC QUANTIFICATION (GQ) (6 Credits) See following page HEALTH & PHYSICAL (GHA) ( Credits) MOSTLY AT PSU ARTS (GA) (6 Credits) ART, DRA, MUS, at DCCC SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (GS) (6 Credits) MOST ADJ, ECO, POL, PSY, SOC at DCCC HUMANITIES (GH) (6 Credits) MOST HIS, HUM, PHIL at DCCC Review page 12 of this document for recommendations of DCCC courses that transfer to PSU as direct equivalents for the different General Education requirements. Though other courses can be substituted, it is prudent to stick to courses that are direct equivalents. Once you understand our General Education requirements, review the following link in order to better understand which courses fall under which General Education designation. Updated 12/1 10

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13 201 DCCC COURSES that meet PSU Brandywine General Education Requirements A. Writing/Speaking Skills (9 GWS credits required for all PSU Brandywine majors) ENG 100 ENG 112 COMM 111 B. Quantification (6 GQ credits required for all PSU Brandywine majors) - American Studies: MAT > Biology: MAT > Business: MAT > Communication Arts & Sciences: MAT > Communications: MAT > 151 The equivalent to our college Algebra 1 is required as a pre-requisite, however, DCCC does not have an equivalent to our MATH 21, MAT > 151 at DCCC is closest. - Engineering: MAT > English: MAT > Human Development and Family Studies: MAT > Information Science and Technology: MAT > Letters, Arts and Sciences: MAT > Psychology: MAT > 151 (pre-requisite for STAT 200) The equivalent to our college Algebra 1 is required as a pre-requisite for our STAT 200, however, DCCC does not have an equivalent to our MATH 21, MAT > 151 at DCCC is closest. Another option is to take BUS 220 & 221 which are a substitute, IN BRANDYWINE MAJORS ONLY for our STAT 200. Then your GQ requirement will be MAT > 120. NOTE: Students who have not taken two years of Algebra and one year of Geometry in high school, should take DCCC s MAT >151 in addition to program requirements listed above. C. Natural Sciences (9 GN credits required for all PSU Brandywine majors) Choose with at least one lab science: BIO 100 CHE 111 ESS 110 PHY 101 PHY 12 BIO 110 CHE 11 PHS 120 & 10 PHY 110 SCI 100 BIO 205 ESS 100 PHS 124 & 14 PHY 111 CHE 110 ESS 102 & 10 PHY 100 PHY 11 D. Arts (6 GA credits required for all PSU Brandywine majors) Choose 2 ART 110 (IL) ART 10 ART 150 DRA 110 MUS 115 (GA; IL) MUS 12 ART 111(IL) ART 140 DRA 100 (US; IL) ENG 205 MUS 120 Updated 12/1 12

14 E. Humanities (6 GH credits required for all PSU Brandywine majors) Choose 2 ENG 214 (US, IL) HIS 120 (US) HIS 160 (IL) HIS 255 (IL) PHI 110 ENG 216 HIS 10 (IL) HIS 225 (US, IL) HIS 291 (US, IL) PHI 120 ENG 222 HIS 140 (IL) HIS 252 (US) HUM 160 (US, IL) HIS 110 (US) HIS 150 (IL) HIS 254 (IL) PHI 100 F. Social & Behavioral Science (6 GS credits required for all PSU Brandywine majors) Choose 2 ECE 10 POL 120 PSY 221 SOC 120 SOC 220 ECO 210 PSY 140 PSY 290 SOC 180 ECO 220 PSY 210 SOC 110 SOC 210 (US, IL) G. Other Cultures (IL)/US Cultures (US) (6 credits required for all PSU Brandywine majors) See listings above with IL or US abbreviation take one of each. These can be taken separately or as part of the general education requirements. H. Foreign Language (12 credits) The following majors at PSU Brandywine require 12 credit level proficiency of one foreign language: American Studies English The BA in Psychology program Communication Arts & Sciences Communication Information Sciences and Technology Letters, Arts & Sciences NOTE: All majors require two years of the same foreign language in high school or one college level foreign language course. ADDITIONAL ADVISING NOTES: Business students should take ECO 210 and ECO 220 plus one more Social and Behavioral Science course. The courses listed above are those with direct equivalents to PSU courses. Other courses may be allowable substitutions, but students must see a Penn State advisor. All Bachelor of Arts degree programs at PSU Brandywine (American Studies, Communication Arts and Sciences, Communication, English, Letters, Arts & Sciences and the BA in Psychology) require an additional 9 credits of general education courses and 12 credit level of proficiency in the same foreign language. The information provided on this sheet is for ADVISING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT SERVE AS A CONTRACT BETWEEN A TRANSFER STUDENT AND PENN STATE UNIVERSITY. The University reserves the right to change curricular requirements without notice. At the time of your acceptance into PSU an official evaluation of your transfer credits will be recorded. Updated 12/1 1

15 Online Unofficial Evaluation of Transfer Courses PSU students with credits from other institutions are encouraged to access the Online Evaluation of Transfer Courses website to determine which classes will transfer into Penn State University. You can find Penn State s Advising Credit Evaluation at: 1 CLICK ON FUTURE STUDENTS 2 CLICK ON TRANSFER STUDENTS EVALUATION LINK IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE Follow the prompts and once you have completed your on-line advising evaluation, you may want to contact the admissions office to schedule an appointment with the transfer coordinator (see attached contact information sheet). This evaluation will help to determine a graduation timeline for you as well as to assist you to select classes for the upcoming semester (depending on the time of year). Updated 12/1 14

16 R. A. P. RECOMMENDED ACADEMIC PLANS Recommended Academic Plans provide, in table form, the courses students might schedule semester by semester as they pursue a particular degree. These tables serve several University purposes and assist multiple constituencies: students, advisers, departments, deans, registrars, admissions officers, and family members. The plans: Identify normal academic progress, reveal course sequencing Assist students and advisers in planning students' schedules short-term and long-range Help prospective students to anticipate the academic workload and courses needed Serve as tools to help advisers learn the curriculum UNIVERSITY PARK COLLEGES Agricultural Sciences: Arts and Architecture: Business: Communications: Earth and Mineral Sciences: Education: Engineering (Spring 2011 entrance to major) Engineering (Spring 2012 entrance to major) Health and Human Development: Information Sciences and Technology: Liberal Arts: Nursing: Science: World Campus: COMMONWEALTH CAMPUS COLLEGES Abington College: Altoona College: Behrend College: * Berks College: Capital College: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ( Brandywine campus: DuBois campus: Greater Allegheny campus: Hazleton campus: Lehigh Valley campus: Mont Alto campus: Shenango campus: Wilkes-Barre campus: Worthington Scranton campus: York campus: Other University College campuses: * Updated 12/1 15

17 NON DEGREE OPTION CONTACT INFORMATION Dennis Your Penn State Brandywine Phone Office Admissions Counselor: Dennis Mejias Fax UNDERSTANDING NON DEGREE STATUS NON DEGREE STUDENT: A term used for a student that is taking classes but has not submitted an application for admissions or has not been accepted into PSU. REASONS NON DEGREE STATUS IS UTILIZED - Cumulative grade point average of attempted credits from all other attended universities is below a 2.0 cum. - It is too late to apply for the current semester. You may be able to register for classes as a non degree student. Once we get a completed file (application, fifty dollar application fee, high school and all college transcripts) we will review. If you are admitted, you become a degree seeking student as soon as you pay your enrollment fee. NON DEGREE STATUS - If you are becoming a non degree student due to a cumulative GPA below a 2.0, you must complete 18 PSU credits, with a 2.0 cumulative or better, then enroll as a degree seeking student. Once enrolled in PSU, grades from outside The university will no longer be relevant at PSU. This means that you start over with a new college GPA. Credits from other universities that are C and above ("C-" not accepted) may then be transferrable into Penn State. - An advisor can then officially determine if the credits are usable towards graduation based on your major. Classes taken while in non degree status, here at PSU, still count toward graduation (make sure to work with an advisor in your major so your classes fit into your major s curriculum). TAKE NOTE - Enrollment as a non degree student does not imply admission to the University. - Non degree students are not eligible for any type of financial aid (this includes federal loans). Before you are allowed to register, you will need to pay at least 1/ of your bill. - All non degree students register on a space available basis. Non degree students must wait until one week before the semester in order to register for classes (not applicable for summer sessions). 2 NON DEGREE PROCESS Sit with an admissions counselor to determine if non degree status is appropriate. Sit with an advisor. Make sure advising knows you are interested in entering Penn State as a non degree student. You must have transcripts (official or unofficial. Obtainable from the admissions office if they have been forwarded by your former institution (s) or off of the student account of your previous school, if you attended recently) and an unofficial evaluation (obtainable from the admissions office). Pay 1/ tuition (NO FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE) at the Bursar s office. Register for classes. Updated 12/1 16

18 2A NON DEGREE IN SUMMER SESSIONS IF ATTEMPTED 59 CREDITS OR BELOW AT OTHER COLLEGES - Usually can register for classes beginning mid April until classes begin. - Contact Advising office ( ) to get a summer class schedule and discuss orientation needs. - Pay 1/ of the bill at the Bursar s office ( ). - Register at the Registrar s office ( ). IF ATTEMPTED 60 CREDITS OR ABOVE AT OTHER COLLEGES - Usually can register for classes beginning mid April until classes begin. - Contact advisor in your major (call Admissions office, , to determine contact) to get a schedule for the summer session. - Pay 1/ of the bill at the Bursar s office ( ). - Register at the Registrar s office ( ). 2B NON DEGREE STATUS IN FALL & SPRING IF ATTEMPTED 59 CREDITS OR BELOW AT OTHER COLLEGES - Usually can register for classes beginning one week prior to the beginning of classes (late August/early January). - Contact Advising office ( ) to get summer class schedule and discuss orientation needs. - Register at the Registrar s office ( ). - Pay 1/ of the bill at the Bursar s office ( ). IF ATTEMPTED 60 CREDITS OR ABOVE AT OTHER COLLEGES - Usually can register for classes beginning one week prior to the beginning of classes (late August/early January). - Contact advisor in your major. To get a schedule for summer session. - Pay 1/ of the bill at the Bursar s office ( ). - Register at the Registrar s office ( ) Sheets for 02 Walkin packets updated 1001.pub in Updated Folder/Update for 02 Walk In Folders/FOR UPDATING/TRANSFER Stuff/Admissions/Admin files KDrive 17

19 00 FOR DCCC STUDENTS TRANSFERRING INTO The following academic information is for students interested in matriculating into one of the baccalaureate degrees offered at Penn State Brandywine. 25 Yearsley Mill Road Media, PA Penn State Brandywine Majors Copies of this manual are available at the Delaware County Community College Transfer Office Updated 12/1 18

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21 American Studies at Penn State Brandywine American Studies is an interdisciplinary major that explores the patterns of life and thought of the American people, past and present. It is a study of culture, ranging from classic literary works and political documents to the popular music, images, and slogans surrounding us daily. American Studies majors choose courses from both humanities (history, literature, philosophy, music) and social sciences (anthropology, economics, media studies, political science, and sociology.) They learn to follow a theme across disciplinary boundaries and through expanding contexts from the local to the national and global. The diversity of ethnic groups contributing to American culture is the special focus of some courses and a working assumption in all. American Studies both draws upon and returns to the worlds where we actually live. Recent Faculty Accomplishments UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM Flexibility and choice lie at the heart of this major. American Studies has requirements but also allows students to pursue individual interests, whether politics or media or ethnic studies. Students have opportunities to participate in hands-on research; some present their work at conferences, thereby gaining presentation skills and pre-professional confidence. Students are strongly encouraged to pursue internships that are also experiments in professional possibility, at sites ranging from historical museums to political offices and social service agencies. American Studies allows for strong development of the critical thinking skills central to careers in law, education, public history, and museum management, as well as other work in the non-profit sector, business, and government. Coordinator Dr. Phyllis Cole pbc2@psu.edu Dr. Kimberly Blockett, Associate Professor of English, published Writing Freedom: Race, Religion, and Revolution, in the Cambridge History of African American Literature (2011) and presented a paper on the Black itinerant preacher Zilpha Elaw in Paris, France, at the 9th International Conference of the Collegium for African American Research. Dr. Stephen Cimbala, Distinguished Professor of Political Science, is a prolific and internationally recognized scholar on American defense from the Cold War to the present. He is author of more than 20 books, serves on the boards of various professional journals, and is frequently consulted by U.S. government agencies and the media on national security issues. Dr. Phyllis Cole, Professor of English, Women s Studies, and American Studies, received the 2011 Distinguished Achievement Award of the Ralph Waldo Emerson Society. In 201 she is publishing Margaret Fuller s Lawsuit for the Fuller Bicentennial, co-editing the book Exaltadas: Toward A Female Genealogy of Transcendentalism, and giving a keynote address at the Transatlantic Women II conference in Florence, Italy. Dr. David Macauley, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Environmental Studies, published Elemental Philosophy: Earth, Air, Fire, and Water as Elemental Philosophy (2010) and is working on a book about walking, the human body, and the environment. In 2012 he received the Mellon Fellowship of the Penn Humanities Forum and currently he serves on the board of directors of the Greater Philadelphia Philosophy Consortium. Dr. Paul D. Greene, Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology and Integrative Arts, teaches music in both American and global traditions. He recently coedited Metal Rules the Globe: Heavy Metal Music around the World (2011) and also considers the relationship of sound to engineering and technology. He is currently planning a new Peace and Conflict Studies minor at PS Brandywine. Dr. Julie Gallagher, Assistant Professor of History, published Black Women and Politics in New York City (2012) and has been named the Rosenberg Endowed Professor for career development in leadership and innovation. Her current research examines grassroots human rights activism across national boundaries since the 1970s. Penn State Brandywine 25 Yearsley Mill Road Media, Pa Fax: bwadmissions@psu.edu 20

22 AMSCC (12 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits ENGL 015 or 00 (GWS) Rhetoric and Composition/ Honors Freshman Composition Arts (GA) or Humanities (GH) or Social Science (GS) General Education selection Arts (GA) or Humanities (GH) or Social Science (GS) General Education selection Quantification (GQ) General Education selection American- focused course at level (GA, GH, or GS) Total Credits: CAS 100 (GWS) Effective Speech Arts (GA) or Humanities (GH) or Social Science (GS) General Education selection Arts (GA) or Humanities (GH) or Social Science (GS) General Education selection Natural Sciences (GN) General Education selection American- focused course at level (GA, GH, GS, or more advanced) 15 Health and Physical Activity (GHA) Total Credits: Semester Credits Semester 4 Credits Foreign Language I (BA requirement) 6 Foreign Language II (BA requirement) 6 AMST 100 American-focused course at level (GA, GH, GS, or more advanced) Arts (GA) or Humanities (GH) or Social Science (GS) General Education selection Natural Sciences (Lab) (GN) General Education selection Health and Physical Activity (GHA) Total Credits: ENGL 202 A or B (GWS) Quantification (GQ) General Education selection Total Credits: Semester 5 Credits Semester 6 Credits American- focused course at 400 level (literature, history, arts/philosophy/ religion, or social science) American-focused course at level (GA, GH, GS, or more advanced) Arts (GA) or Humanities (GH) or Social Science (GS) General Education selection Natural Sciences (GN) General Education selection Elective Total Credits: American- focused course at 400 level (literature, history, arts/philosophy/ religion, or social science) American- focused course at 400 level (literature, history, arts/philosophy/ religion, or social science) BA Requirement: Arts, Humanities, Social/Behavioral Sciences, Quantification BA Requirement: Arts, Humanities, Social/Behavioral Sciences, Quantification 15 Elective Total Credits: Semester 7 Credits Semester 8 Credits AMST 491W AMST 491W American- focused course at 400 level (literature, history, arts/philosophy/ religion, or social science) BA Requirement: Arts, Humanities, Social/Behavioral Sciences, Quantification Elective Elective B.A. Degree in American Studies Recommended Academic Plan Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed. THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR GRADUATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY. Total Credits: BA Requirement: Other Cultures 15 Elective Elective Elective Total Credits: SOME CAREER PATHS TAKEN BY OUR GRADUATES The ability to think out of the box that American Studies fosters will translate directly into professional skills. Law schools look for students who can read an argument for its overall structure and its details. Teachers, writers, and editors need to integrate information and present it persuasively. Business and social service settings need workers who will respond with insight to the cultural diversity of customers and clients that they serve. While American Studies gives no specific vocational certification, it offers the foundation for developing one s expertise throughout life. Several fields deserve specific mention. Graduates might look for positions presenting the national heritage to the public, whether in museums and educational programs or at tourist sites. Some of our graduates have become secondary school teachers, adding certification after completing the B. A. The American Studies major provides excellent preparation for law school. Majors also find careers in the management, marketing, or public relations fields in business, or they work as journalists, political organizers, or writers. Opportunities in all these fields are enhanced by forethought and development of practical skills. An internship in one s field of interest provides not only a real taste of it but also a beginning credential. Adding computer skills would be an asset to any pre-professional student. The Business minor would enhance opportunities for a graduate looking for work not only in corporations, but also in any setting (for instance a museum or social program) with administrative and budgetary needs. Learning Spanish, even using it in the field prior to graduation, adds a powerful tool of communication in the United States today. In addition, American Studies majors may go on directly to graduate programs on the Master s or Ph.D. level to become college teachers or museum professionals. American Studies is itself a national movement and academic field, offered in graduate programs at many good universities. Updated 01/201 Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce Bold type indicates courses in the major, all requiring a grade of C or better. General Education area requirements -GWS, GHA, GQ, GN, GA, GH, GS codes- are interchangeable in order. In any given semester, students may choose general education courses based on preference, availability, and academic goals, as long as students eventually meet the minimum credits required in these different areas. One course in either the first or the second semester must be chosen from among those designated as First-Year Engagement sections. Both US (United States Cultures) and IL (International Cultures) courses must be completed within the degree requirements. These courses double-count with other major, Gen Ed, or BA requirements, except that they may not also be used to fulfill the Other Cultures (BA) requirement. AMST 491W, the capstone course of the major, is taken twice with different topics; it also satisfies Penn State s Writing across the Curriculum (W) requirement. Offered every semester, it may ordinarily be taken from the junior year on depending on student s choice of topics. American-focused courses must be chosen in three out of four of the following disciplinary areas: literature, history, arts/philosophy/religion, and social sciences. Two areas should include three courses, and the third area two courses. The four 400-level courses must be in at least two of these areas. For the core list of American-focused courses, see the description of the major on our campus website. With the approval of the American Studies Program Head, certain other American-focused courses may be substituted. Electives may continue to focus in American fields, or they may develop a minor, a pre-professional skill, or another interest. Please see the Program Head (academic adviser for all majors, available to potential majors as well) to make the most of options that American Studies offers. 21

23 Biology General Option at Penn State Brandywine Beginning Fall 2014, Penn State Brandywine will offer two B.S. degrees in Biology that can be completed at the campus. Students may also transition to University Park at the beginning of their junior year to complete a B.S. in Biology. Students may choose an Option in Vertebrate Physiology or a General Option. The Biology major is designed to: Impart basic knowledge of the fundamental concepts in molecular, cellular, organismal, and population biology; Develop proficiency in laboratory techniques of biological investigations, and in both oral and written scientific communication; Instill an appreciation for the unity, diversity, and complexity of living systems; Use observation, experimentation, and deductive reasoning in the application of the scientific method. Biology with the Vertebrate Physiology Option: Prepares students for professional degree programs in medical and allied health fields as well as graduate degree programs in biology. Courses include anatomy and physiology, neuroscience, developmental biology, genetics and cell biology. UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM Newly renovated science laboratories Classes taught by active researchers Research opportunities for undergraduate students is an integral component of the program Faculty Highlights Dr. Mark A. Boudreau: Instructor in Biology B.S., University of Illinois, Urbana M.S. University of Wisconsin, Madison Ph.D., Oregon State University Dr. Elizabeth Dudkin : Associate Professor of Biology B.S., Drexel University M.A., Ph.D., Temple University Research interests: Visual systems in Rana pipiens and calcium imaging. Dr. Megan L. Povelones : Assistant Professor of Biology B.S., Loyola University Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Research Interests: Single-celled parasitic organisms, including the human pathogen Trypanosoma brucei. Coordinator Dr. Elizabeth Dudkin ead9@psu.edu Penn State Brandywine 25 Yearsley Mill Road Media, Pa Fax: bwadmissions@psu.edu 22

24 BIOCC (124 credits) B.S. Degree in Biology General Option Recommended Academic Plan Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed. THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR GRADUATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY. Updated 01/201 Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. 2

25 Biology Vertebrate Physiology Option at Penn State Brandywine Beginning Fall 2014, Penn State Brandywine will offer two B.S. degrees in Biology that can be completed at the campus. Students may also transition to University Park at the beginning of their junior year to complete a B.S. in Biology. Students may choose an Option in Vertebrate Physiology or a General Option. The Biology major is designed to: Impart basic knowledge of the fundamental concepts in molecular, cellular, organismal, and population biology; Develop proficiency in laboratory techniques of biological investigations, and in both oral and written scientific communication; Instill an appreciation for the unity, diversity, and complexity of living systems; Use observation, experimentation, and deductive reasoning in the application of the scientific method. Biology with the Vertebrate Physiology Option: Prepares students for professional degree programs in medical and allied health fields as well as graduate degree programs in biology. Courses include anatomy and physiology, neuroscience, developmental biology, genetics and cell biology. UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM Newly renovated science laboratories Classes taught by active researchers Research opportunities for undergraduate students is an integral component of the program Faculty Highlights Dr. Mark A. Boudreau: Instructor in Biology B.S., University of Illinois, Urbana M.S. University of Wisconsin, Madison Ph.D., Oregon State University Dr. Elizabeth Dudkin : Associate Professor of Biology B.S., Drexel University M.A., Ph.D., Temple University Research interests: Visual systems in Rana pipiens and calcium imaging. Dr. Megan L. Povelones : Assistant Professor of Biology B.S., Loyola University Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Research Interests: Single-celled parasitic organisms, including the human pathogen Trypanosoma brucei. Coordinator Dr. Elizabeth Dudkin ead9@psu.edu Penn State Brandywine 25 Yearsley Mill Road Media, Pa Fax: bwadmissions@psu.edu 24

26 BIOCC (124 credits) B.S. Degree in Biology Vertebrate Physiology Option Recommended Academic Plan Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed. THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR GRADUATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY. Updated 01/201 Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. 25

27 BUSINESS Accounting Focus at Penn State Brandywine The Business program combines up-to-date study in core disciplines such as accounting, management, marketing, economics, finance, and logistics with applied studies and internships in practical, real-world settings. The Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) program differs from many traditional programs in that it is based on "systems thinking" and study approach that prepares you to be a workforce participant equipped with multi-faceted skills applicable to any number of business areas and situations. Recent Faculty Accomplishments Christina OLear, Instructor of Accounting and Certified Public Accountant, has 12+ years of accounting experience within a broad range of organizations. UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM The program places an emphasis on the skills and knowledge necessary for the business professional to function in community and global centers of commerce. Students may pursue Accounting through the Individualized Option in 201. Students interested in the Accounting focus takes courses in financial and managerial accounting, taxation, auditing and financial statement analysis, along with electives. This prepares the student for a career in an accounting-related field, and courses taken through the program can be counted toward preparation for the CPA exam. Students complete an internship as a component of their degree program, allowing them to build a resume of experience while in college. Students have interned with accounting firms, tax service providers, and other service-oriented firms. Coordinator Dr. Barrie Litzky barrielitzky@psu.edu Dr. Julie Stanton, Associate Professor, published two articles in high-quality academic journals in 201 on topics related to the marketing of organic foods, and actively researches the value of group reflection & cooperation mechanisms with Dr. Alex Bolinger. Lori Elias, Instructor of Marketing, and Faculty Advisor for the Advertising and Marketing Club, was awarded the Rosenberg Scholarship in the spring semester of 201 for the promotion of civic engagement within the classroom. Under Professor Elias, the Advertising Penn State Brandywine 25 Yearsley Mill Road Media, Pa Fax: bwadmissions@psu.edu 26

28 BSBCC (120 credits) B.S. Degree In Business Individualized option (INDBU) in Accounting Recommended Academic Plan Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed. THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR GRADUATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY. Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better. Italic type indicates courses that satisfy both major and General Education requirements. GWS, GQ, GHA, GN, GA, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education requirements. /6/9 rule allows students to vary number of credits in GA, GH, and GS requirements. W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement. RAP sheets do not replace, and are subordinate to, the e-lion Degree Audit. Academic Advising Notes: Students should consult with an adviser when scheduling courses. 18 credit hours in option, of which are in Communications or English. Student must submit plan of study and consult advisor by Semester 5. 1) Students must complete at least cr. of United States Cultures (US) and cr. of International Cultures (IL) as part of General Education. 2) MATH 110 or 140 required for graduation requirements. MATH 22 or higher required for Entrance-To- Major requirements. ) See Adviser for Internship Preparation (BA 495A or BA 495). Updated 01/201 SOME CAREER PATHS TAKEN BY OUR GRADUATES Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. 27 ACCOUNTANT SALES REPRESENTATIVE MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE MARKET ANALYST

29 BUSINESS Management and Marketing Option with Management Focus at Penn State Brandywine The Business program combines up-to-date study in core disciplines such as accounting, management, marketing, economics, finance, and logistics with applied studies and internships in practical, real-world settings. The Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) program differs from many traditional programs in that it is based on "systems thinking" and study approach that prepares you to be a workforce participant equipped with multi-faceted skills applicable to any number of business areas and situations. Recent Faculty Accomplishments Christina OLear, Instructor of Accounting and Certified Public Accountant, has 12+ years of accounting experience within a broad range of organizations. UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM The program places an emphasis on the skills and knowledge necessary for the business professional to function in community and global centers of commerce. Students may pursue the Management/Marketing option and can opt for either focus area. Students interested in the Management focus take classes in organizational behavior, leadership & motivation, entrepreneurship and human resources management. This gives the students the breadth of knowledge to go into a variety of industries in entry-level management-oriented positions. Students complete an internship as a component of their degree program, allowing them to build a resume of experience while in college. Students have interned with manufacturers, retailers, service-oriented firms, and government-related agencies. Coordinator Dr. Barrie Litzky barrielitzky@psu.edu Dr. Julie Stanton, Associate Professor, published two articles in high-quality academic journals in 201 on topics related to the marketing of organic foods, and actively researches the value of group reflection & cooperation mechanisms with Dr. Alex Bolinger. Lori Elias, Instructor of Marketing, and Faculty Advisor for the Advertising and Marketing Club, was awarded the Rosenberg Scholarship in the spring semester of 201 for the promotion of civic engagement within the classroom. Under Professor Elias, the Advertising and Marketing Club won club of the year in May 201. Penn State Brandywine 25 Yearsley Mill Road Media, Pa Fax: bwadmissions@psu.edu 28

30 BSBCC (120 credits) B.S. Degree In Business Management and Marketing Option with Management Focus Recommended Academic Plan Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed. THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better. Italic type indicates courses that satisfy both major and General Education requirements. GWS, GQ, GHA, GN, GA, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education requirements. /6/9 rule allows students to vary number of credits in GA, GH, and GS requirements. W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement. RAP sheets do not replace, and are subordinate to, the e-lion Degree Audit. Academic Advising Notes: Students should consult with an adviser when scheduling courses. 18 credit hours in Individualized option. Student must submit plan of study and consult advisor by Semester 5. A. Students must complete at least cr. of United States Cultures (US) and cr. Of International Cultures (IL) as part of General Education. B. MATH 110 or 140 required for graduation requirements. MATH 22 or higher required for Entrance-To- Major requirements. C. BA 00/400 series of courses requires ETM of Math 22 for admission. D. See Adviser for Internship Preparation (BA 495A or BA 495B). Adult learners can waive internship in lieu of two 400 level courses in Business program. Updated 01/201 SOME CAREER PATHS TAKEN BY OUR GRADUATES ACCOUNTANT SALES & MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE MARKET ANALYST CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. 29

31 BUSINESS Management and Marketing Option with Marketing Focus at Penn State Brandywine The Business program combines up-to-date study in core disciplines such as accounting, management, marketing, economics, finance, and logistics with applied studies and internships in practical, real-world settings. The Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) program differs from many traditional programs in that it is based on "systems thinking" and study approach that prepares you to be a workforce participant equipped with multi-faceted skills applicable to any number of business areas and situations. Recent Faculty Accomplishments Christina OLear, Instructor of Accounting and Certified Public Accountant, has 12+ years of accounting experience within a broad range of organizations. UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM The program places an emphasis on the skills and knowledge necessary for the business professional to function in community and global centers of commerce. Students may pursue the Management/Marketing option and can opt for either focus area. Students interested in the Marketing focus take classes in consumer behavior, marketing research, and advertising & marketing strategy. This gives students the breadth of knowledge to go into a variety of industries in entry-level marketing positions. Students complete an internship as a component of their degree program, allowing them to build a resume of experience while in college. Students have interned with sales and marketing firms, manufacturer s concerns, public relations agencies, and service-oriented firms. Coordinator Dr. Barrie Litzky barrielitzky@psu.edu Dr. Julie Stanton, Associate Professor, published two articles in high-quality academic journals in 201 on topics related to the marketing of organic foods, and actively researches the value of group reflection & cooperation mechanisms with Dr. Alex Bolinger. Lori Elias, Instructor of Marketing, and Faculty Advisor for the Advertising and Marketing Club, was awarded the Rosenberg Scholarship in the spring semester of 201 for the promotion of civic engagement within the classroom. Under Professor Elias, the Advertising and Marketing Club won club of the year in May 201. Penn State Brandywine 25 Yearsley Mill Road Media, Pa Fax: bwadmissions@psu.edu 0

32 BSBCC (120 credits) B.S. Degree In Business Management and Marketing Option with Marketing Focus Recommended Academic Plan Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed. THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR GRADUATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY. Academic Advising Notes: Students should consult with an adviser when scheduling courses. 18 credit hours in option, of which are in Communications or English. Student must submit plan of study and consult advisor by Semester 5. 1) Students must complete at least cr. of United States Cultures (US) and cr. of International Cultures (IL) as part of General Education. 2) MATH 110 or 140 required for graduation requirements. MATH 22 or higher required for Entrance-To- Major requirements. ) BA series 00/400 of courses requires ETM of Math 22 for admission. 4) See Adviser for Internship Preparation (BA 495A or BA 495B). Adult learners can waive internship in lieu of two 400 level courses in business program. Updated 01/201 SOME CAREER PATHS TAKEN BY OUR GRADUATES Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better. Italic type indicates courses that satisfy both major and General Education requirements. GWS, GQ, GHA, GN, GA, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education requirements. /6/9 rule allows students to vary number of credits in GA, GH, and GS requirements. W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement. SALES AND MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE RAP sheets do not replace, and are subordinate to, the e-lion Degree Audit. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY POSITIONS FINANCIAL OPERATIONS BUSINESS OPERATIONS Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. 1

33 Communication Arts and Sciences at Penn State Brandywine Today's business leaders identify their greatest need as people who can communicate clearly and effectively with external audiences, such as customers and vendors, and with internal audiences, such as other company divisions. Strong communications skills are highly valued in the legal profession, health-related fields, and not-for-profit organizations. The Communication Arts and Sciences program is designed to help you develop the skills necessary to communicate effectively in the contemporary workplace. Recent Faculty Accomplishments UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM The Communication Arts and Sciences program focuses on communication as the nucleus of all social organizations. We help students understand the inherent complexities of human interaction, whether it be in interpersonal, small group, organizational, or mediated contexts, and how such interactions serve to establish, maintain, and challenge social structures. Our goal is for graduates to leave the program with a better sense of how to manage increasingly complex human interactions in their efforts to create better social worlds. In addition to coursework, students have the option to enroll in an internship as they near completion of their academic program, where theoretical and applied learning opportunities help them prepare for the workforce. Coordinator Dr. Wayne J. McMullen wjm11@psu.edu Dr. Susan Fredricks, Associate Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences (with Dr. E. Tilley, first author, and Dr. A. Hornett), "The Role of Sociability in Building Ethical Organizations." Accepted for publication in Journal of Communication Management, October Dr. Wayne McMullen, Associate Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences (with Dr. R. Varma), "Motives and Consequences of Investment Decisions: Evidence from Factual Movie Projects," Business Review, 17 (2011) 8-1. Dr. Thomas Yannuzzi, Assistant Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences (2012) The Social Construction of Productive Organizations: Understanding the Leadership Moments of Everyday Talk. HR Encyclopedia, San Francisco, Wiley Publications. Penn State Brandywine 25 Yearsley Mill Road Media, Pa Fax: bwadmissions@psu.edu 2

34 CASCC (124 credits) SOME CAREER PATHS TAKEN BY OUR GRADUATES BUSINESS SECTOR Account Executive Account Supervisor Associate Buying Director Associate Vice President Attorney/Managing Partner Broker Casting Director Chief Operating Officer Construction Consultant Counselor CPA Dentist Deputy Director Director of Sales Director of University Relations Updated 01/201 B.A. Degree in Communication Arts and Sciences Recommended Academic Plan Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed. THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR GRADUATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY. Events & Marketing Manager Executive Director Executive Recruiter Executive Vice President & CEO Financial Consultant Freelance Public Relations & Marketing Manager, H.R. Administration Manager/Buyer Manager of Clinical Operations Managing Director Managing Partner Mechanical Engineer Netscape Solutions Expert Netscape Solutions Expert Owner/Founding Partner President & CEO Producer Professional Model/Entrepreneur Publisher Reporter/Anchor Retail Manager Retail Owner Senior Account Executive Senior Manager/Marketing EDUCATION SECTOR Assistant Dean of Students Assistant & College Professor Director of University Relations Educational Specialist Education Therapist Performing Arts Instructor Principal Teacher/Speech & Hearing Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. - Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better. - GWS, GQ, GHA, GN, GA, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education requirements. - W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement. - Courses with one (1) asterisk (*) are offered fall semester only. - Courses with one (1) pound sign (#) are offered spring semester only. Academic Advising Notes: 1. Students should consult with an adviser when scheduling courses and should always work from an updated degree audit. 2. Students must complete three () credits of United States Cultures (US) and three () credits of International Cultures (IL) as part of General Education. Program Notes: 1. CAS 20, 250, and 252 may not be offered every semester or every academic year. Consult adviser for details. GOVERNMENT SECTOR Director of Community Relations Director of Highway Users Federation Planning Analyst Probation Officer Psychiatric Social Worker Resource Specialist Social Worker Transportation Supervisor US Embassy Counsel Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

35 Communications Corporate Communications Option at Penn State Brandywine The Communications degree program addresses frequently articulated employer requirements for the workplace through an integrated program model. The degree provides the basic theoretical foundations of the discipline, allows for appropriate branching outside the traditional curriculum, and encourages integration of appropriate courses in the disciplines of Information Sciences and Technology, Communications Arts and Sciences, English, and Business. The degree in Communications includes an option for students who wish to develop their written and verbal skills in an effort to gain professional employment in such fields as public relations, publishing, speech writing, and special events. Recent Faculty Accomplishments UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM Students in this option develop their abilities to: Understand complex organizational processes. Build effective teams. Think, write, and speak critically and purposefully. Analyze current trends, identify organizational issues, and understand audience attitudes. Develop persuasive strategies for communicating with target audiences, such as business and community organizations, non-profits, government officials, consumers, and media outlets. Analyze forms of public communication, such as corporate, political, organizational, activist, legal, and journalistic discourse. Create and execute strategic communication campaigns. Karrie A. Bowen, Instructor of Communication, whose research is focused in cultural communication, non-profit organizational communication and public relations, political communication, and journalism. Susan Fredricks, Associate Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences, (along with Dr. E. Tilley, first author, and Dr. A. Hornett), "The Role of Sociability in Building Ethical Organizations." Accepted for publication in Journal of Communication Management, October Hans Schmidt, Assistant Professor of Communication, has research interests related to media literacy, university-level media literacy education, journalism and journalism education, and new media applications. Students in the Communications program have completed internships at many big name employers. Several recent positions include: Beasley Broadcasting (WXTU), CBS Radio, Crozer Medical Center, Comcast-Spectacor, Disney, National Liberty Museum, Philadelphia Magazine, Riddle Memorial Hospital. Coordinator Dr. Susan M. Fredricks Penn State Brandywine 25 Yearsley Mill Road Media, Pa Fax:

36 COMCC (120 credits) B.S. Degree In Communications Corporate Communications Option Recommended Academic Plan Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed. THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR GRADUATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY. BOLD type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better. Italic type indicates courses that satisfy both the major and General Education requirements. Italic Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better and that satisfy both major and General Education requirements. GWS, GHA, GQ, GN, GH and GS are codes used to identify General Education requirements. US, IL, and US IL are codes used to designate courses that satisfy University United States/International Cultures requirements. W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirements. [1] Students must demonstrate or complete the third level of proficiency in one foreign language (4-12 credits). [2] BA requirement: 9 credits plus credits other cultures selected from approved list. See: Program Notes The course series listed above is only one of many possible ways to move through the curriculum. Academic Advising Notes A student s career/graduate school plans should be considered in developing an individual academic plan. Be sure to consult an adviser in this department when scheduling courses. Updated 01/201 SOME CAREER PATHS TAKEN BY OUR GRADUATES Community Relations Health Communication Political Advocacy Travel and Tourism Philanthropy and The Arts Media Relations and Special Events Employee Communication Corporate Sponsorships Marketing Support Crisis Communication Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. 5

37 General Engineering Multidisciplinary Engineering Design Option The General Engineering program provides students with a broad foundation in engineering with specialization in engineering design. Students will enroll at Penn State Brandywine for the first four semesters of the degree program. All upper-division work will be completed at Penn State Great Valley. Unique Features of the Program Interdisciplinary approach with emphasis on Design Systems Engineering Emphasis on teamwork and working collaboratively in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments State of the art engineering facilities at Penn State Great Valley, located in the heart of an industrial park Employment Opportunities Product Engineering Process Engineering Manufacturing Research Engineering Development Engineering Training Engineering Systems Engineering Design Engineering Balance between technical, individual and team communication, and people skills According to the Wall Street Journal, individuals with degrees in General Engineering will earn a median salary of $7,000 Perspectives of global, environmental, social, and ethical context of an engineer s work Two-semester senior design course sequence, resulting in personal senior project Summer Internship at the end of the junior year to offer valuable work experience Coordinator Dr. Asad Azemi axa20@psu.edu Phone: Penn State Brandywine 25 Yearsley Mill Road Media, PA Admissions: bwadmissions@psu.edu 6

38 B.S. Degree in General Engineering Multidisciplinary Engineering Design Option (127 credits) For plans specific to individual commonwealth campuses, go to Recommended Academic Plan Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed. THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR GRADUATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY. 1 st Semester 2 nd Semester CHEM 110 Chemical Principles CAS 100A/B Effective Speech CHEM 111 Experimental Principles 1 CHEM 112 Chemical Principles EDSGN 100 Engineering Design CHEM 11 Experimental Chemistry 1 ENGL 15 Rhetoric & Composition GHA Health & Physical Activity 1.5 FYS First Year Seminar 1 MATH 141 Calculus II 4 MATH 140 Calculus I 4 PHYS 211 Mechanics rd Semester 4 th Semester CMPEN 271 Digital System E E 210 Circuits and Devices 4 CMPSC 121 or Programming + E MCH 212 Dynamics 201 E MCH 211 Statics E MCH 21 Strength of Materials MATH 21 Calculus of Several Variables 2 MATH 251 Ordinary Differential Equations 4 PHYS 212 Electricity & Magnetism 4 PHYS 214 Waves & Quantum Physics Upper division engineering courses will be offered at Penn State Great Valley 5 th Semester 6 th Semester CMPEN 1 Comp. Org. & Design CMPEN 472 Microproc & Emb Systems ECON 102/104 Micro/Macro Economics + E E 52 Signals & Systems 4 EDSGN 401 Engr. Systems Design ENGL 202C Technical Writing + E E 10 Electro. Circuit Design I 4 GA, GH, or GS AHS Elective GA, GH, or GS AHS Elective M E 00 Thermodynamics Summer Semester B EDSGN 495 Internship 1 credit 7 th Semester 8 th Semester + EDSGN 410 Robotics Design & Appl. 4 CMPEN 454 Fund. of Computer Vision + ENGR 50 Comp. & Model Methods ENGR 407 Tech-Based E-ship ENGR 490W Senior Design I 1 ENGR 491W Senior Design II GA, GH, or GS AHS Elective GA, GH, or GS AHS Elective GHA Health & Physical Activity 1.5 GA, GH, or GS AHS Elective A GTE Gen. Tech. Elective(s) Courses listed in boldface italic type require a grade of a C or better for entrance into the major. + Courses listed in boldface type require a grade of a C or better for graduation in this major. A General Technical Electives (GTE) are four credits of engineering, science or mathematics at a similar or higher level required for the major. Choose at least four credits from the program approved list of courses: BIOL 141(), BIOL 142(1), CHEM 202(), CHEM 210(), CMPEN 270(4), CMPEN 271(), CMPEN 275(1), EDSGN 110(2), EDSGN 210(2), E MCH 15(2), E MCH 16(1), MATH 220 GQ(2-), MATH 22(2) and PHYS 21(2). Other GTE credits will be considered through the petition process. B EDSGN 495(1) requires 00 hours of work and may be scheduled during the summer semester after the third or fourth year. This publication is available in alternative media on request. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. Updated 01/201 U.Ed. BWO

39 ENGLISH at Penn State Brandywine The English major at Penn State Brandywine is recognized for high-quality teaching and for the readily marketable skills of its accomplished graduates. English majors explore the power of language to shape thought, politics, and culture from the Middle Ages to the 21st century. Participating in small class discussions of literature and language, they generate ideas about human nature and values while immersing themselves in diverse British, American, and worldwide Anglophone literary traditions. English majors develop valuable critical reading and writing skills including how to research, analyze, and communicate information effectively. Recent Faculty Accomplishments UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM Upper division courses provide students with the chance to get to know and work with our faculty in their areas of expertise. English majors can take advantage of opportunities for internships, for undergraduate research, and for demonstrating mastery both before and in the Senior Seminar, a challenging capstone experience. SOME CAREER PATHS TAKEN BY OUR GRADUATES Graduates from the English major find success in diverse fields such as law, advertising, public relations, government, technical writing, publishing, business, banking, and teaching. English majors can also elect to continue on to graduate school for a Master s degree, an MBA, or a PhD in English, linguistics, creative writing, and related fields in the humanities. Coordinator Dr. Adam Sorkin ajs2@psu.edu Kimberly Blockett, Associate Professor of English, recently published Writing Freedom: Race, Religion, and Revolution, in the Cambridge History of African American Literature (New York: Cambridge University Press, 2011) and presented a paper on the Black itinerant preacher Zilpha Elaw in Paris, France, at the 9th International Conference of the Collegium for African American Research. Maureen Fielding, Associate Professor of English and Women's Studies, pursued research in Berlin, Germany, for a novel in progress, supported by a grant from the Institute for the Arts and Humanities. Kathleen Kennedy, Assistant Professor of English, was an invited speaker at the colloquium, Vernacular Scriptures in LateMedieval Manuscript Culture, at Christ Church College, Oxford University, in May She also has published the book, Maintenance, Meed, and Marriage in Medieval English Literature (New York: Palgrave, 2009). Elizabeth Coggin Womack, Assistant Professor of English, published her research in the highly respected scholarly journals Victorian Literature and Culture and Victorians. Her current book project, Alienable Things: The Secondhand Economy in Nineteenth-Century Literature, examines patterns of secondhand exchange in the Victorian novel. Penn State Brandywine 25 Yearsley Mill Road Media, Pa Fax: bwadmissions@psu.edu 8

40 ENGCC (12 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits ENGL 015 or 00 (GWS) Rhetoric and Composition or Honors Freshman Composition Arts (GA) or Humanities (GH) or Social Science (GS) General Education selection Quantification (GQ) General Education selection CAS 100 (GWS) Effective Speech Arts (GA) or Humanities (GH) or Social Science (GS) General Education selection Natural Sciences (GN) General Education selection Foreign Language I (BA requirements) 6 Foreign Language II (BA requirements) 6 Health and Physical Activity (GHA) 1.5 Total Credits: 15 Total Credits: 16.5 Semester Credits Semester 4 Credits ENGL 221/British Literature to 1798 ENGL 201/What Is Literature Arts (GA) or Humanities (GH) or Social Science (GS) General Education selection Arts (GA) or Humanities (GH) or Social Science (GS) General Education selection Natural Sciences (Lab) (GN) General Education selection ENGL 222/British Literature from 1798, 21/American Literature to 1865, or 22/American Literature from 1865 ENGL 202B (GWS)/Effective Writing: Writing in the Humanities Natural Sciences (GN) General Education selection Elective Quantification (GQ) General Education selection Health and Physical Activity (GHA) 1.5 Total Credits: 16.5 Total Credits: 15 Semester 5 Credits Semester 6 Credits ENGL 200/Introduction to Critical Reading ENGL 400-level ENGL 400-level/Pre-1800 Literature course ENGL Literature, Writing, Rhetoric, Language at any level BA Requirement: Arts, Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Quantification BA Requirement: Arts, Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Quantification BA Requirement: Other Cultures Arts (GA) or Humanities (GH) or Social Science (GS) General Education selection Arts (GA) or Humanities (GH) or Social Science (GS) General Education selection Elective Total Credits: 15 Total Credits: 15 Semester 7 Credits Semester 8 Credits ENGL 400-level/post-1800: race, gender, ethnic, minority, or postcolonial literatures ENGL 487W or 10H/Senior Seminar or Honors Thesis in English ENGL 400-level ENGL 400-level ENGL Literature, Writing, Rhetoric, Language at any level BA Requirement: Arts, Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Quantification Elective Elective Elective Elective Total Credits: 15 Total Credits: 15 Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better. General Education area requirements- GWS, GQ, GHA, GN, GA, GH, and GS codes - are interchangeable in order; in any given semester, students may choose General Education course(s) based on preference, availability, and academic goals, as long as students eventually meet the minimum credits required in these different areas. One course in either the first or the second semester must be chosen from among those designated as First- Year Engagement sections. Both US (United States Cultures) and IL (International Cultures) courses must be completed within the degree requirements: these latter courses may not be used to fulfill the Other Cultures requirement under the BA (Bachelor of Arts) requirements. The Senior Seminar in English (487W) satisfies Penn State s Writing Across the Curriculum (W) requirement. ENGL 202B is recommended for English majors. Students may take ENGL 200 before ENGL 201. This pair of courses is offered in rotation two out of every three semesters. The sequences, ENGL /British Literature to and from 1798 and ENGL 21-22/American Literature to and from 1865, are offered in alternate years. ENGL 004, 005, 015, 00, and 202 cannot be used to satisfy major requirements. Students may choose additional English courses as electives, and they may plan to use some of their electives and other courses in General Education, the BA Degree requirements, and/or the major in satisfaction of the requirements for one of the minors offered at Penn State Brandywine. With the approval of the English Program Head, students may substitute up to six credits at the same course level offered in other units. These credits may not be double counted with major and General Education requirements. Updated 01/201 B.A. Degree In English Recommended Academic Plan Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed. THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR GRADUATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY. More Faculty Accomplishments Adam J. Sorkin, Distinguished Professor of English, published a number of books of translated Romanian poetry, including Medea and Her War Machines by Ioan Flora (New Orleans: University of New Orleans Press, 2011) and A Path to the Sea by Liliana Ursu (New York: Pleasure Boat Studio, 2011). Phyllis B. Cole, Professor of English and Women s Studies, was honored with the Distinguished Achievement Award of the Ralph Waldo Emerson Society. In 201 she is publishing a bicentennial essay on Margaret Fuller and giving the keynote address at the Transatlantic Women II conference in Florence, Italy. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. 9

41 Human development and family studies Lifespan Developmental Sciences Option at Penn State Brandywine As a Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) major, you will learn about the biological, psychological, and social processes affecting the development of individuals and families. You will explore how people and families develop and change in your own and other cultures, including how they are influenced by social institutions and public policies. You will also learn ethically responsible and research-based techniques for facilitating the well-being of individuals and families. Students who choose the Lifespan Developmental Sciences Option will work closely with faculty members to understand and conduct research used to advance our knowledge of the field. Recent Faculty Accomplishments Dr. Marinda K. Harrell-Levy Risk and protective factors among ecologically and developmentally vulnerable adolescents; purpose and identity development of adolescents; intersection between adolescent identity formation and adults mentoring, communication and pedagogical processes. UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM The Human Development and Family Studies program at Penn State was among the first of its kind in the nation, and continues to be one of the most respected. The HDFS program is committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service regarding lifespan human development in the context of family, community, and society. Five reasons to major in HDFS: HDFS is interdisciplinary. Human development is best understood by looking at the whole spectrum of knowledge, rather than from the narrow perspective of a single discipline. HDFS examines development "in context." Students learn about processes of human development in the settings where these processes occur -- families, schools, communities, and places of work. HDFS focuses on the whole life span- from birth to old age. HDFS students have many opportunities to integrate classroom learning with hands-on experience. HDFS students who choose the Developmental Sciences Option work with faculty on research projects, gaining foundational knowledge and skills required by future employers as well as graduate schools. Coordinator Dr. Djuradj Stakic dos4@psu.edu Dr. Cynthia Lightfoot Sociocultural development of adolescents; self and identity development; adolescent risk taking and peer culture; teen pregnancy; acculturation of immigrant children, youth and families. Katherine Meehan Committed to use of experiential field education in the preparation of ethical, knowledgeable human service providers and for enhancing the carrier growth and leadership development of HDFS students Dr. Djuradj Stakic Advocates for, promotes and assists in establishing positive, child rights, needs and best-interest centered, family focused and community-based juvenile justice system in countries in democratic transition in Southern Eastern Europe and Southern Asia. Dr. Jennifer Zosh Investigates how children learn about the world around them by asking questions about number knowledge, language development, and the use of technology for learning; involves undergraduates in research experiences and projects with local families. Dr. B.C. Ben Park Research interests include the relationship to increased suicide behavior in modern era and the classic sociological problem of how macrolevel historical and structural forces have impacts on the micro-level of individual lives. Penn State Brandywine 25 Yearsley Mill Road Media, Pa Fax: bwadmissions@psu.edu 40

42 HFSCC (120 credits) B.S. Degree in Human Development and Family Studies Lifespan Developmental Sciences Option Recommended Academic Plan Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed. THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR GRADUATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY. Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better. Italic type indicates courses that satisfy both major and General Education requirements. Bold italic type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better and that satisfy both major and General Education requirements. GWS, GQ, GHA, GN, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education requirements. US, IL and US/IL are codes used to designate courses that satisfy University United States/International Cultures requirements. May be combined with GA, GH, GS. W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement. Program Notes: The course series listed above is only one of many possible ways to move through the curriculum. 1- Students should schedule a first Year Engagement Seminar attached to a General Education course (GWS, GHA, GQ, GN, GH, and GS) during the 1st or 2nd semester. Typically, students schedule a First Year Seminar attached to an HDFS course (129, 229, 29). 2- Students are encouraged to take HDFS 12W during the second year, if possible. HDFS U.S. Cultures requirement is in addition to the university requirement. Updated 01/201 SOME CAREER PATHS TAKEN BY OUR GRADUATES EMPLOYMENT Pre-schools/Daycare Centers Hospital program for children, youth & families Institutional and community mental health programs Programs for abused or neglected children and adolescents Women s Resource Centers Employee Assistance Programs Nursing Homes Area Agencies on Aging Community Setting for Older Adults Public Welfare/Family Service Agencies Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. POSTGRADUATE STUDY Human Development Psychology Sociology Behavioral Health Counseling Social Work Law 41

43 Human development and family studies Lifespan Human Services Option at Penn State Brandywine As a Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) major, you will learn about the biological, psychological, and social processes affecting the development of individuals and families. You will explore how people and families develop and change in your own and other cultures, including how they are influenced by social institutions and public policies. You will also learn ethically responsible and researchbased techniques for facilitating the well-being of individuals and families. Students who choose the Lifespan Human Services Option will complete a semester-long intensive internship in which course-based knowledge and skills will be practiced and refined in a supervised human services program or agency. Recent Faculty Accomplishments Dr. Marinda K. Harrell-Levy Risk and protective factors among ecologically and developmentally vulnerable adolescents; purpose and identity development of adolescents; intersection between adolescent identity formation and adults mentoring, communication and pedagogical processes. UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM The Human Development and Family Studies program at Penn State was among the first of its kind in the nation, and continues to be one of the most respected. The HDFS program is committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service regarding lifespan human development in the context of family, community, and society. Five reasons to major in HDFS: HDFS is interdisciplinary. Human development is best understood by looking at the whole spectrum of knowledge, rather than from the narrow perspective of a single discipline. HDFS examines development "in context." Students learn about processes of human development in the settings where these processes occur -- families, schools, communities, and places of work. HDFS focuses on the whole life span from birth to old age. HDFS students have many opportunities to integrate classroom learning with hands-on experience. HDFS students who choose the Human Services Option work with faculty on research projects, gaining foundational knowledge and skills required by future employers as well as graduate schools. Coordinator Dr. Djuradj Stakic dos4@psu.edu Dr. Cynthia Lightfoot Sociocultural development of adolescents; self and identity development; adolescent risk taking and peer culture; teen pregnancy; acculturation of immigrant children, youth and families. Katherine Meehan Committed to use of experiential field education in the preparation of ethical, knowledgeable human service providers and for enhancing the carrier growth and leadership development of HDFS students Dr. Djuradj Stakic Advocates for, promotes and assists in establishing positive, child rights, needs and best-interest centered, family focused and community-based juvenile justice system in countries in democratic transition in Southern Eastern Europe and Southern Asia. Dr. Jennifer Zosh Investigates how children learn about the world around them by asking questions about number knowledge, language development, and the use of technology for learning; involves undergraduates in research experiences and projects with local families. Dr. B.C. Ben Park Research interests include the relationship to increased suicide behavior in modern era and the classic sociological problem of how macrolevel historical and structural forces have impacts on the micro-level of individual lives. Penn State Brandywine 25 Yearsley Mill Road Media, Pa Fax: bwadmissions@psu.edu 42

44 HFSCC (120 credits) B.S. Degree in Human Development and Family Studies Lifespan Human Services Option Recommended Academic Plan Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed. THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR GRADUATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY. Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better. Italic type indicates courses that satisfy both major and General Education requirements. Bold italic type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better and that satisfy both major and General Education requirements. GWS, GQ, GHA, GN, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education requirements. US, IL and US/IL are codes used to designate courses that satisfy University United States/International Cultures requirements. May be combined with GA, GH, GS. W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement. Program Notes: The course series listed above is only one of many possible ways to move through the curriculum. 1- Students should schedule a first Year Engagement Seminar attached to a General Education course (GWS, GHA, GQ, GN, GH, and GS) during the 1st or 2nd semester. Typically, students schedule a First Year Seminar attached to an HDFS course (129, 229, 29). 2- Students are encouraged to take HDFS 12W during the second year, if possible. SOME CAREER PATHS TAKEN BY OUR GRADUATES EMPLOYMENT Pre-schools/Daycare Centers Hospital program for children, youth & families Institutional and community mental health programs Programs for abused or neglected children and adolescents Women s Resource Centers Employee Assistance Programs Nursing Homes Area Agencies on Aging Community Setting for Older Adults Public Welfare/Family Service Agencies POSTGRADUATE STUDY Human Development Psychology Sociology Behavioral Health Counseling Social Work Updated 01/201 Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. 4 Law

45 INFORMATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Design and Development Option at Penn State Brandywine By integrating computer systems, networking, information management, and software technologies, this program prepares you to design, develop, and administer information systems for business and industry. As a student in the program, you will be exposed to the cognitive, social, institutional, and global environments of IST. A strong emphasis is placed on communication, team-building, business, problem-solving, and management skills. A required internship and a senior capstone experience will involve you directly in the cutting-edge issues and technologies of the field. Penn State Brandywine offers two options within the IST degree program: Information Systems: Design and Development and Information Technology: Integration and Application. Recent Faculty Accomplishments UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM An interdisciplinary program. Integrates computer science, information technology and system usage. Emphasis on teamwork. Balance between technical, individual and team communication, and interpersonal skills. B.S. degree with a Business minor. Evening classes to accommodate adult students. DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OPTION This option is focused on expanding the skills needed to develop advanced information technology systems using state-of-the-art tools and techniques. The emphasis is on providing the student with knowledge in the design, implementation, testing, and evolution of complex software systems, as well as with a set of project-oriented, team programming experiences. Coordinator Nannette D Imperio nxd1@psu.edu IST-BW@psu.edu Azemi, A., & N. D Imperio. New Approach to Teaching an Introductory Computer Science Course, Proceedings of the 41st Frontiers in Education Conference, Rapid City, South Dakota (2011). Enhanced Delivery for Introductory Computer Science Courses, Proceedings of the 40th Frontiers in Education Conference, Arlington, Virginia (2010). Penn State Brandywine 25 Yearsley Mill Road Media, Pa Fax: bwadmissions@psu.edu 44

46 ISDEV (125 credits) B.S. Degree In Information Science and Technology Design and Development Option Recommended Academic Plan Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed. THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR GRADUATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY. Credits Credits 102, 104, 16 Credits Credits Credits Credits Credits Credits A quality grade of C or better is required in all IST courses as well as in cmpsc 101. Italic type indicates courses that satisfy both major and General Education requirements. RECENT GRADUATES HAVE TAKEN POSITIONS AT GWS, GQ, GHA, GN, GA, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education Akcelerant, DLC Solutions, Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union, requirements. Syncretic Inc., USLI, Vanguard, Wawa US, IL, and US/IL are codes used to designate courses that satisfy University United States/International Cultures requirements. OTHER CAREER PATHS INCLUDE W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the - Technology Support - Application and/or Web Development Curriculum requirement. - Technology Management - Program or Business Analysts Program Notes: - Technology Auditing - Graduate School * See the support of option listing for courses that satisfy this requirement + One of the GS or GH courses must satisfy the University United States requirement. HIGHLIGHTS OF SEVERAL CAPSTONE PROJECTS ^ The amount of foreign language you completed in high school, results of advanced placement Developed Q codes for asset tracking and trouble/help desk tickets for the exams, and results of optional proficiency exams determine what level of language you will take. campus. Integrated with Spice Works, the campus inventory system. See your academic adviser for details. # All students are required to complete a 00-hour internship, which is a mentored work Developed a virtual computer lab using cloud computing technology. experience where the student is employed in an information sciences and technology position Developed a database app for civic engagement opportunities for Penn State in industry, government or academia. Students may complete the internship after their first year Brandywine. and may complete as many as three internships during their academic career. All internships Developed Smart Phone Apps for: require prior approval. - SEPTA train/bus schedules. Academic Advising Notes: Updated 01/201 - An adoption app for canine rescue service. A student s career/graduate school plans should be considered in developing an individual - An adoption app for a cat rescue service. academic plan. Be sure to consult an adviser in this department when scheduling courses. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. 45

47 Information Science and Technology Integration and Application Option at Penn State Brandywine By integrating computer systems, networking, information management, and software technologies, this program prepares you to design, develop, and administer information systems for business and industry. As a student in the program, you will be exposed to the cognitive, social, institutional, and global environments of IST. A strong emphasis is placed on communication, team-building, business, problem-solving, and management skills. A required internship and a senior capstone experience will involve you directly in the cutting-edge issues and technologies of the field. Penn State Brandywine offers two options within the IST degree program: Information Systems: Design and Development and Information Technology: Integration and Application. Recent Faculty Accomplishments UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM An interdisciplinary program. Integrates computer science, information technology and system usage. Emphasis on teamwork. Balance between technical, individual and team communication, and interpersonal skills. B.S. degree with a Business minor. Evening classes to accommodate adult students. INTEGRATION AND APPLICATION OPTION This option is designed to prepare students to use information technology to realize a variety of system-based goals. It is focused on developing a theoretical foundation and the skill set needed for integrating information technology into different systems for the purpose of enhancing system performance. The emphasis is on providing the student with the theoretical frameworks needed to use information technology as a system attribute, as well as a set of application-oriented experiences and skills. Coordinator Nannette D Imperio nxd1@psu.edu IST-BW@psu.edu Azemi, A., & N. D Imperio. New Approach to Teaching an Introductory Computer Science Course, Proceedings of the 41st Frontiers in Education Conference, Rapid City, South Dakota (2011). Enhanced Delivery for Introductory Computer Science Courses, Proceedings of the 40th Frontiers in Education Conference, Arlington, Virginia (2010). Penn State Brandywine 25 Yearsley Mill Road Media, Pa Fax: bwadmissions@psu.edu 46

48 ITINT (125 credits) B.S. Degree In Information Science and Technology Integration and Application Option Recommended Academic Plan Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed. THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR GRADUATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY. 102, 104, 16 A quality grade of C or better is required in all IST courses as well as in cmpsc 101. Italic type indicates courses that satisfy both major and General Education requirements. RECENT GRADUATES HAVE TAKEN POSITIONS AT GWS, GQ, GHA, GN, GA, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education Akcelerant, DLC Solutions, Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union, requirements. Syncretic Inc., USLI, Vanguard, Wawa US, IL, and US/IL are codes used to designate courses that satisfy University United States/International Cultures requirements. OTHER CAREER PATHS INCLUDE W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement. - Technology Support - Application and/or Web Development Program Notes: - Technology Management - Program or Business Analysts * See the support of option listing for courses that satisfy this requirement - Technology Auditing - Graduate School + One of the GS or GH courses must satisfy the University United States requirement. HIGHLIGHTS OF SEVERAL CAPSTONE PROJECTS ^ The amount of foreign language you completed in high school, results of advanced placement exams, and results of optional proficiency exams determine what level of language you will take. Developed Q codes for asset tracking and trouble/help desk tickets for the See your academic adviser for details. campus. Integrated with Spice Works, the campus inventory system. # All students are required to complete a 00-hour internship, which is a mentored work Developed a virtual computer lab using cloud computing technology. experience where the student is employed in an information sciences and technology position Developed a database app for civic engagement opportunities for Penn State in industry, government or academia. Students may complete the internship after their first year Brandywine. and may complete as many as three internships during their academic career. All internships require prior approval. Developed Smart Phone Apps for: Academic Advising Notes: Updated 01/201 - SEPTA train/bus schedules. A student s career/graduate school plans should be considered in developing an individual - An adoption app for canine rescue service. academic plan. Be sure to consult an adviser in this department when scheduling courses. - An adoption app for a cat rescue service. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. 47

49 Letters, Arts, and Sciences at Penn State Brandywine This popular program combines a classic liberal arts education with today's need for flexibility and practical skills. Letters, Arts, and Sciences (LAS) at Brandywine is especially attractive to adult students who have previously earned college credits and want an interdisciplinary program and to students who wish to prepare for specialized careers for which there are no specific academic majors available. The program includes four core skills requirements: research proficiency, critical thinking, application of theory, and communications skills. In consultation with an academic adviser, you design your own program, selecting upper level courses that support your interests and goals. You may follow a study track in Liberal Studies, and you may create a minor in one of ten academic areas. This major requires a proposal written under the direction of your academic advisor. Recent Faculty Accomplishments UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM Students design their own degree by combining three or four academic disciplines in which to take their major courses. For example, a student's primary interest might be Business or Information Systems Technology, but he/she desires a broad Liberal Arts education as well. A student might wish to focus on Psychology, but would like to include Human Development and Family Studies or Counseling courses in the overall plan. Some students in LAS prefer to develop specialized training, while others put together a unique program such as The Role of Education and Technology in Contemporary Society, or Peace and Conflict Resolution. Many students incorporate minors such as Women's Studies, American Studies, and International Studies with an LAS degree. Paul D. Greene, Ph.D. Recipient of Penn State Brandywine Outstanding Teacher Award. Recipient of the University-wide George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching, and the Madlyn L. Hanes faculty award. Myra M. Goldschmidt, Ph.D., Recent Publications (Book): Goldschmidt, M., D. Ouse (2011). Teaching Developmental Immigrant Students in Undergraduate Programs: A Practical Guide. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press. Julie Gallagher, PhD Recent Publications (Book): Black Women and Politics in New York City from University of Illinois Press in Thematic Coursework Designs Peace & Conflict Resolution, Mass Communication & Counseling, Art Therapy, Environmental Journalism, Liberal Arts & Entrepreneurship, Pre-Law, History of Human Thought & Belief, Counseling & Psychology, Business & Human Development, Communication & Culture, Political Science & Communication, History & Culture, International Business & Culture, International Studies, International Outreach, Development of Early American Culture, Counseling in the Criminal Justice System, Science Education and Administration, Humanistic Communication. Coordinator Patricia Hillen, MA pah14@psu.edu las.htm Penn State Brandywine 25 Yearsley Mill Road Media, Pa Fax: bwadmissions@psu.edu 48

50 LASCC (120 credits) B.A. Degree In Letters, Arts, and Sciences Recommended Academic Plan Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed. THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR GRADUATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY. Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better. General Education area requirements: GWS, GQ, GHA, GN, GA, GH, and GS are codes- are interchangeable in order. In any given semester, students may choose general education courses based on preference, availability, and academic goals, as long as students eventually meet the minimum credits required in these different areas. W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement. Both US (United States Cultures) and IL (International Cultures) courses must be completed within the degree requirements. These courses double-count with other major, General Education, or B.A. requirements, except that they may not also be used to fulfill the Other Cultures (BA) requirement. Program Notes: The course series listed on matrix is only one of the many possible ways to move through the curriculum. A student s career/graduate school plans should be considered in developing an individual academic plan. A proposal that establishes this academic plan must be completed between credits. Only students with less than 91 credits, completed in prior majors or at other institutions, will be considered for entrance to this major. Both proposal and scheduling for all students must be done in accordance with the Program Coordinator. Updated 01/201 SOME CAREER PATHS TAKEN BY OUR GRADUATES To date, more than 50 students have earned this degree at Penn State Brandywine, finding many potential career applications from business to law to health care fields. Liberal Arts majors are in demand according to corporate hiring managers who often complain that their newly-hired employees lack skills in verbal and written communication and in analytical thinking talents needed to succeed in any job. An academic major in LAS may be combined with any of Penn State Brandywine s academic minors; it is also an excellent path to graduate and professional school, particularly law school. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. 49

51 PSYCHOLOGY at Penn State Brandywine Psychology is the scientific study of behavior; in particular, how people and other animals relate to one another and the environment through their actions, thoughts, and emotions. Psychology is applied in a wide variety of areas, such as improving educational practices, facilitating human performance in organizations, promoting psychological health and well-being, and in law, medicine, social work, government, and business. Students studying Psychology at Penn State Brandywine work closely with faculty to explore their academic and professional interests through coursework as well as applied research and field experiences. Students can complete either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Psychology at Penn State Brandywine. The core Psychology requirements are the same for the B.A. and B.S. degrees, although students in the B.A. also have a foreign language and additional arts, sciences, social sciences, and cultures courses, whereas students in the B.S. complete a concentration in either business or science. Recent Faculty Accomplishments The Penn State Brandywine faculty members involved in the Psychology program are nationally and internationally recognized scholars and teachers whose areas of expertise focus on topics such as health, cognition, culture, education, language and peer socialization. UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM Our program allows students to tailor the major to their interests. There are three options within the degree: broad liberal arts, business or science. Students have the flexibility to select courses that best meet their plans for their future. Students are encouraged to supplement their coursework with undergraduate research experience by working closely with faculty on research projects. Students have the opportunity to participate in short-term study abroad through our Global Programs travel-embedded courses. A significant component of the Psychology program at Penn State Brandywine is the required capstone experience, which includes a Senior Seminar and a recommended research project. Coordinator Dr. Pauline Guerin pbg12@psu.edu degree.htm Dr. Pauline Guerin, Associate Professor of Psychology. Research interests include: Mental health and social and emotional well-being and Indigenous peoples & refugees, parenting and refugee & migrant mothers, and physical activity as a mental health intervention. Dr. Daniela Martin, Assistant Professor of Psychology, researches Multi-cultural education in the development of student identity, achievement, and democratic practice: social development of deaf children using cochlear implants and integration of deaf children into mainstream peer groups. Dr. Laura Evans, Instructor in Psychology, recently co-authored the article, Couple therapy process and its relation to therapy outcome: Expected and unexpected common factors findings. Presented at the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Annual Conference, National Harbor, MD. Dr. Evan Bradley, Assistant Professor of Psychology, authored the article, Pitch perception in lexical tone and melody. Reviews of Research in Human Learning and Music, 1. doi: /journal.rrhlm Penn State Brandywine 25 Yearsley Mill Road Media, Pa Fax: bwadmissions@psu.edu 50

52 PYACC (124 credits) B.A. Degree in Psychology Recommended Academic Plan Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed. THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE PSYCH level capstone (2, ) PSYCH or level courses (2) Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better. Bold Italic type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better that satisfy both the major and General Education requirements General Education requirements GWS, GQ, GHA, GN, GA, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education requirements. US, IL, and US; IL are codes used to designate course that satisfy University United States/International Cultures requirements. W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirements. Program Notes The course series listed above is only one of many possible ways to progress through the curriculum. Be sure to consult with an adviser. [1] Students must demonstrate or complete the third level of proficiency in one foreign language. [2] Students must take 4 credits in PSYCH (in addition to PSYCH 100 and 01W). Among these, students must take at least 15 credits at the 400-level and at least credits in each of 6 categories: Learning and Cognition; Social & Personality; Biological Bases of Behavior; Developmental Psychology; Applied & Clinical Psychology; Capstone Experience. [] We recommend that students take credits of Senior Seminar which fulfills the capstone requirement and - 6 credits of research; Psych 494 which fulfills either the major requirement for additional courses beyond PSYCH 100 and 01W or the electives requirement. [4] See Bulletin at: SOME CAREER PATHS TAKEN BY OUR GRADUATES Typical work settings for psychologists include hospitals and treatment centers, schools and universities, government offices, industry, and private practice. Entry-level jobs for individuals with bachelor's degrees in Psychology include positions in sales, marketing, case management, advertising and labor relations, among others. It is expected that by year 2018, Psychology jobs will grow by 12%; additionally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics identifies specific areas of growth in sub-areas of health, counseling (school counseling and clinical counseling), and industrial/organizational psychology. Updated 01/201 Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. 51

53 PSYCHOLOGY Business Option at Penn State Brandywine Psychology is the scientific study of behavior; in particular, how people and other animals relate to one another and the environment through their actions, thoughts, and emotions. Psychology is applied in a wide variety of areas, such as improving educational practices, facilitating human performance in organizations, promoting psychological health and well-being, and in law, medicine, social work, government, and business. Students studying Psychology at Penn State Brandywine work closely with faculty to explore their academic and professional interests through coursework as well as applied research and field experiences. Students can complete either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Psychology at Penn State Brandywine. The core Psychology requirements are the same for the B.A. and B.S. degrees, although students in the B.A. also take a foreign language and additional arts, sciences, social sciences, and cultures courses, whereas students in the B.S. complete a concentration in either business or science. Recent Faculty Accomplishments The Penn State Brandywine faculty members involved in the Psychology program are nationally and internationally recognized scholars and teachers whose areas of expertise focus on topics such as health, cognition, culture, education, language and peer socialization. UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM Our program allows students to tailor the major to their interests. There are three options within the degree: broad liberal arts, business, and science. Students have the flexibility to select courses that best meet their plans for their future. The business option allows students who are interested in combining psychology and business to take selected business courses to augment their psychology major. Students are encouraged to supplement their coursework with undergraduate research experience by working closely with faculty on research projects. Students have the opportunity to participate in short-term study abroad through our Global Programs travel-embedded courses. A significant component of the Psychology program at Penn State Brandywine is the required capstone experience, which includes a Senior Seminar and a recommended research project. Coordinator Dr. Pauline Guerin pbg12@psu.edu degree.htm Dr. Pauline Guerin, Associate Professor of Psychology. Research interests include: Mental health and social and emotional well-being and Indigenous peoples & refugees, parenting and refugee & migrant mothers, and physical activity as a mental health intervention. Dr. Daniela Martin, Assistant Professor of Psychology, researches Multi-cultural education in the development of student identity, achievement, and democratic practice: social development of deaf children using cochlear implants and integration of deaf children into mainstream peer groups. Dr. Laura Evans, Instructor in Psychology, recently co-authored the article, Couple therapy process and its relation to therapy outcome: Expected and unexpected common factors findings. Presented at the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Annual Conference, National Harbor, MD. Dr. Evan Bradley, Assistant Professor of Psychology, authored the article, Pitch perception in lexical tone and melody. Reviews of Research in Human Learning and Music, 1. doi: /journal.rrhlm Penn State Brandywine 25 Yearsley Mill Road Media, Pa Fax: bwadmissions@psu.edu 52

54 PYSCC (124 credits) B.S. Degree in Psychology Business Option Recommended Academic Plan Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed. THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE PSYCH level capstone (2, ) PSYCH or level courses (2) Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better. Bold Italic type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better that satisfy both the major and General Education requirements GWS, GQ, GHA, GN, GA, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education requirements. US, IL, and US; IL are codes used to designate course that satisfy University United States/International Cultures requirements. W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirements. Program Notes: The course series listed above is only one of many possible ways to progress through the curriculum. Be sure to consult with an adviser. [1] Students must take 4 credits in PSYCH (in addition to PSYCH 100 and 01W). Among these, students must take at least 15 credits at the 400-level and at least credits in each of 6 categories: Learning and Cognition; Social and Personality; Biological Bases of Behavior; Developmental Psychology; Applied and Clinical Psychology; Capstone Experience. [2] We recommend that students take credits of Senior Seminar which fulfills the capstone requirement and - 6 credits of research; Psych 494 which fulfills either the major requirement for additional courses beyond PSYCH 100 and 01W or the electives requirement. [] B.S. Science Option students must take 24 credits in business option courses. Consult Psychology Program Coordinator for a list of course selections. [4] See Bulletin at: Updated 01/201 SOME CAREER PATHS TAKEN BY OUR GRADUATES Typical work settings for psychologists include hospitals and treatment centers, schools and universities, government offices, industry, and private practice. Entry-level jobs for individuals with bachelor's degrees in Psychology include positions in sales, marketing, case management, advertising and labor relations, among others. It is expected that by year 2018, Psychology jobs will grow by 12%; additionally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics identifies specific areas of growth in sub-areas of health, counseling (school counseling and clinical counseling), and industrial/organizational psychology. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. 5

55 PSYCHOLOGY Science Option at Penn State Brandywine Psychology is the scientific study of behavior; in particular, how people and other animals relate to one another and the environment through their actions, thoughts, and emotions. Psychology is applied in a wide variety of areas, such as improving educational practices, facilitating human performance in organizations, promoting psychological health and well-being, and in law, medicine, social work, government, and business. Students studying Psychology at Penn State Brandywine work closely with faculty to explore their academic and professional interests through coursework as well as applied research and field experiences. Students can complete either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Psychology at Penn State Brandywine. The core Psychology requirements are the same for the B.A. and B.S. degrees, although students in the B.A. also take a foreign language and additional arts, sciences, social sciences, and cultures courses, whereas students in the B.S. complete a concentration in either business or science. Recent Faculty Accomplishments The Penn State Brandywine faculty members involved in the Psychology program are nationally and internationally recognized scholars and teachers whose areas of expertise focus on topics such as health, cognition, culture, education, language and peer socialization. UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM Our program allows students to tailor the major to their interests. There are three options within the degree: broad liberal arts, business, and science. Students have the flexibility to select courses that best meet their plans for their future. The science option allows students who are interested in combining psychology and science to take selected science courses to augment their psychology major. Students are encouraged to supplement their coursework with undergraduate research experience by working closely with faculty on research projects. Students have the opportunity to participate in short-term study abroad through our Global Programs travel-embedded courses. A significant component of the Psychology program at Penn State Brandywine is the required capstone experience, which includes a Senior Seminar and a recommended research project. Coordinator Dr. Pauline Guerin pbg12@psu.edu degree.htm Dr. Pauline Guerin, Associate Professor of Psychology. Research interests include: Mental health and social and emotional well-being and Indigenous peoples & refugees, parenting and refugee & migrant mothers, and physical activity as a mental health intervention. Dr. Daniela Martin, Assistant Professor of Psychology, researches Multi-cultural education in the development of student identity, achievement, and democratic practice: social development of deaf children using cochlear implants and integration of deaf children into mainstream peer groups. Dr. Laura Evans, Instructor in Psychology, recently co-authored the article, Couple therapy process and its relation to therapy outcome: Expected and unexpected common factors findings. Presented at the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Annual Conference, National Harbor, MD. Dr. Evan Bradley, Assistant Professor of Psychology, authored the article, Pitch perception in lexical tone and melody. Reviews of Research in Human Learning and Music, 1. doi: /journal.rrhlm Penn State Brandywine 25 Yearsley Mill Road Media, Pa Fax: bwadmissions@psu.edu 54

56 PYSCC (124 credits) B.S. Degree in Psychology Science option Recommended Academic Plan Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed. THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR GRADUATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY. Science option course (4) PSYCH level capstone (2, ) PSYCH or level courses (2) Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better. Bold Italic type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better that satisfy both the major and General Education requirements GWS, GQ, GHA, GN, GA, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education requirements. US, IL, and US; IL are codes used to designate course that satisfy University United States/International Cultures requirements. W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirements. Program Notes: The course series listed above is only one of many possible ways to progress through the curriculum. Be sure to consult with an adviser. [1] Students must take 4 credits in PSYCH (in addition to PSYCH 100 and 01W). Among these, students must take at least 15 credits at the 400-level and at least credits in each of 6 categories: Learning and Cognition; Social and Personality; Biological Bases of Behavior; Developmental Psychology; Applied and Clinical Psychology; Capstone Experience. [2] We recommend that students take credits of Senior Seminar which fulfills the capstone requirement and - 6 credits of research; Psych 494 which fulfills either the major requirement for additional courses beyond PSYCH 100 and 01W or the electives requirement. [] B.S. Science Option students must take 24 credits in science option courses. Consult Psychology Program Coordinator for a list of course selections. [4] See Bulletin at: Updated 01/201 SOME CAREER PATHS TAKEN BY OUR GRADUATES Typical work settings for psychologists include hospitals and treatment centers, schools and universities, government offices, industry, and private practice. Entry-level jobs for individuals with bachelor's degrees in Psychology include positions in sales, marketing, case management, advertising and labor relations, among others. It is expected that by year 2018, Psychology jobs will grow by 12%; additionally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics identifies specific areas of growth in sub-areas of health, counseling (school counseling and clinical counseling), and industrial/organizational psychology. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. 55

57 Accelerated RN to B.S. in Nursing Offered by the Penn State School of Nursing at Penn State Brandywine Earn your B.S. in Nursing degree in less than a year. Courses are offered in a sevenweek format through interactive video conferencing technology. Classes are held all day Fridays to fit into your busy life schedule. Program Courses Fall 1: ENGL 202D Business Writing NURS 57 Intro to Nursing Informatics NURS 90 Transition and the Professional Nursing Role Fall 2: Art Elective STAT 250 Intro to Biostatistics NURS 40 Organization and Administration for the Nurse Manager Spring 1: NURS 200W Understanding and Applying Nursing Research Humanities Elective NURS 465 Health Concepts for Adults with Complex Health Care Needs Spring 2: NUTR 251 Principles of Nutrition NURS 41 Data Management for Nurse Managers NURS 251 Health Assessment Summer 1: CAS 100B Effective Speech NURS 417 Family and Community Health Concepts NURS 475 Integrated Concepts in Nursing Practice Summer 2: NURS 475 (cont.) NURS 42 Nursing Management of Human Resources Special Program Features: -You are able to experience real-time classroom collaboration with your instructors and peers-both in the same classroom and at other campus locations. -Online coursework is also included to complement the accelerated in-class sessions. For more information, please contact Margaret Bacheler Director of Continuing Education mbw10@psu.edu 56

58 Accelerated RN to B.S. in Nursing Offered by the Penn State School of Nursing 57

59 PENN STATE BRANDYWINE Here are some of the people who will gladly receive your questions about Penn State Brandywine. If the person you call is not in his/her office at the time, please leave a message and your call will be returned as soon as possible. Since schedules vary a good deal throughout the year, if your call is not returned within three working days, please call the Office of Enrollment Management at and we will be happy to direct you to an appropriate alternate source for the answers to your question. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES Academic Programs (Interim) Dr. John Tierney BW-ACADEMICAFFAIRS@PSU.EDU Admissions Dr. Deborah J. Erie BWADMISSIONS@PSU.EDU Advising Ms. Robin Stokes BW-ADVISING@PSU.EDU Athletic Center Mr. James Gastner BW-ATHLETICS@PSU.EDU Bookstore BKSPSUDEL@BNCOLLEGE.COM Brandywine Learning Ms. Christine Brown CMF22@PSU.EDU Campus Visits/Tours Admissions BWADMISSIONS@PSU.EDU Career Development Ms. Christine Allen BW-CAREERS@PSU.EDU Chancellor Dr. Kristin Woolever Financial Aid/Veterans Mr. Kevin Armalay BW-FINANCIALAID@PSU.EDU Honors Coordinator Dr. Kim Blockett BW-HONORS@PSU.EDU Library Ms. Susan Ware BW-LIBRARY@PSU.EDU Registrar Ms. Joanna McGowan BW-REGISTRAR@PSU.EDU Chief of Safety and Police Services Mr. Lewis Sweigart LWS10@PSU.EDU Security Mr. David Horevay DSH11@PSU.EDU Student Government Association Ms. Alexis Cavalli RVO5048@PSU.EDU Student Life Ms. Ronika Money-Adams BW-STUDENTLIFE@PSU.EDU The STEM Lab Ms. Janeen Madison JDM40@PSU.EDU Tuition Payment Office Ms. Karen Hanser BW-BURSAR@PSU.EDU Writing Studio Ms. Pamela Main PAM47@PSU.EDU FACULTY REPRESENTATIVES AND ADVISERS FOR ACADEMIC COLLEGES AT UNIVERSITY PARK Agricultural Science Dr. Elizabeth Dudkin EAD9@PSU.EDU Arts and Architecture Dr. Paul Greene PDG4@psu.edu Business Administration Ms. Christina Olear BW-BUSINESS@PSU.EDU Communications Dr. Paul Greene SMF17@PSU.EDU Division of Undergraduate Studies Ms. Robin Stokes BW-ADVISING@PSU.EDU Earth and Mineral Sciences Dr. Laura Guertin UXG@PSU.EDU Education Dr. Lynn Hartle LCH1@PSU.EDU Engineering Dr. Asad Azemi AXA20@PSU.EDU Health & Human Development Ms. Barbara Rostick BAR15@PSU.EDU Liberal Arts Dr. David McCauley JAG6@PSU.EDU Science Dr. John Tierney JXT4@PSU.EDU Allied Health Sciences Dr. Amanda Gunlefinger BW-ALLIEDHEALTH@PSU.EDU BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAMS OFFERED ON CAMPUS American Studies Dr. Julie Gallagher BW-AMST@PSU.EDU Biology Dr. Elizabeth Dudkin EAD9@PSU.EDU Business Dr. Barrie Litzky BW-BUSINESS@PSU.EDU Communication Arts and Sciences Dr. Wayne McMullen BW-CAS@PSU.EDU Corporate Communications Dr. Susan Fredricks BW-COMM@PSU.EDU Engineering Dr. Asad Azemi AXA20@PSU.EDU English Dr. Adam Sorkin BW-ENGLISH@PSU.EDU Human Development & Family Studies Dr. D.J. Stakic BW-HDFS@PSU.EDU Information Sciences & Technology Ms. Nannette D Imperio BW-IST@PSU.EDU Letters, Arts, and Sciences Ms. Patricia Hillen BW-LAS@PSU.EDU Psychology Dr. Pauline Guerin PBG12@PSU.EDU ASSOCIATE DEGREES Business Ms. Christina Olear BW-BUSINESS@PSU.EDU Letters, Arts, & Sciences BW-2LAS@PSU.EDU OTHER CREDIT PROGRAMS Allied Health Programs Dr. Amanda Gunlefinger BW-ALLIEDHEALTH@PSU.EDU Updated 12/1 25 Yearsley Mill Road Media, PA

60 <<< Toward West Chester <<< w Visiting Penn State Brandywine SCHEDULING A VISIT WITH A COUNSELOR In order to schedule an appointment with the Transfer Counselor call Appointment opportunities are available daily, every Thursday evening and on other evenings by appointment only. PREPARING FOR A VISIT At least one week before your appointment, or fax unofficial college transcripts to Karen Deery at kud12@psu.edu or from all colleges you have attended. This will enable us to do an unofficial advising evaluation and make your visit more efficient. Please include your full name, your date of birth and contact information on your fax or . LOCATION Penn State Brandywine is located on Route 52, just one mile north of the Granite Run Mall. There are two entrances to the campus, either of which will get you to the Main building where the Admissions office is located. During your visit you may park in the designated areas of the parking lot in front of the Main building. Route e n Route 252 s n Route 52 s PSU BRANDYWINE DCCC MARPLE n Route 476 s Granite Run Mall w Route 1 e >>> Toward Philadelphia >>> Directions to Penn State Brandywine From the Pennsylvania Turnpike (West): Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike to the Downingtown interchange (Exit 12). After you get off the turnpike, take Route 100 South. Stay on Route 100 South until after you cross Route 0 (Lancaster Pike). After you cross Route 0, get into the left hand lane and follow the signs for 202 South, Wilmington. After getting onto 202 South, take the exit marked Route East, Newtown Square (this is the second exit after you get onto Route 202). Stay on Route until you reach Route 52. Turn right onto 52 South. There is a light at the intersection of Routes 52 and. The campus is about 6 miles down 52 and is on the right hand side of the road. If you pass a 12 story white building on the right, you have gone too far -- turn around. From I-476 (The Blue Route): Take I-476 to Exit 5 (US 1, Lima, Springfield). Follow signs for US 1 South. Continue on US 1 South; the highway will narrow and merge onto another highway. Stay in the right lane and follow signs for Route 52 North. Follow Route 52 for about 1.5 miles. Penn State Brandywine is on the left at the corner of Yearsley Mill Road & Route 52. Make that left or go to the main entrance and make a left. From Philadelphia via US Route 1 (City Line Avenue): Take Route 1 South from Schuylkill Expressway (I-76). After crossing Route 20 in Springfield, Route 1 becomes a limited access highway. Continue on Route 1 to Route 52 North. Follow Route 52 North for about 1.5 miles. Penn State Brandywine is on the left at the corner of Yearsley Mill Road & Route 52. Make that left or go to the main entrance and make a left. From Philadelphia via Baltimore Pike: Follow Baltimore Pike through Media. The Pike becomes Route 1 just south of Media. Take the first exit (Route 52 North). Follow Route 52 North for about 1.5 miles. Penn State Brandywine is on the left at the corner of Yearsley Mill Road & Route 52. Make that left or go to the main entrance and make a left. From Philadelphia via I-95: Follow Interstate 95 South to Interstate 476 (The Blue Route). Take I-476 North to Exit 5 [Old Exit ] (US 1, Lima, Springfield). Follow above directions from I-476 (The Blue Route) to campus. Updated 12/1 59

61 SELF GUIDED TOUR FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS A- MAIN BUILDING - Computer lab (40 + computers: 1st & 2nd floors) - Classrooms - Registrar Office (scheduling classes: 1st floor) - Advising Office (help with transfer advising questions: 1st floor) - Faculty Offices (2nd & rd floors) - Bursar Office (paying bills: 1st floor) - Student Lounge (relax between classes: 1st floor) - Academic Affairs (2nd floor) - Financial Aid Office (1st floor) - Science Labs (rd floor) - Disability Services (2nd floor) - Admissions Office (1st floor) B- TOMEZSKO CLASSROOM BUILDING - Computer Lab (40 computers: 1st floor) - IST Computer Room (computer lab for computer majors only: 1st floor)- Classrooms (1st & 2nd floors) - Auditorium Style Classroom (1st floor) - Student Lounge (relax between classes: 1st & 2nd floors) - Faculty Offices (1st & 2nd floors) C- JOHN D. VAIRO LIBRARY - Mac Computers (2nd floor) - Computer Lab (66 computers: 1st & 2nd floors) - Info & Tech. Services (1st floor) - Student Lounge (relax between classes: 1st floor) - Computer Access & I.D. Center (2nd floor) - Faculty Offices (1st floor) - 100,000 volumes for research (2nd floor) - Connected to University Park & all Big 10 Libraries - Classrooms (1st floor) - Outdoor Courtyard & Amphitheatre - Digital Commons Center (media editing) - Writing Studio (2nd floor) - Brandywine Learning (1st floor) - Stem Lab (2nd floor) D- COMMONS ATHLETIC CENTER - Bookstore (2nd floor) - Athletic Director (1st floor) - Student Government (2nd floor) - Campus Meeting Room (2nd floor) - Fitness Center (1st floor) - Computer Access (1st floor) - Faculty Offices (1st & 2nd floors) - Campus ATM machine (1st floor) - Gymnasium (1st floor) - Lion s Den Lounge (1st floor) - Parking Permits (2nd floor) - Student Affairs (2nd floor) - Security (2nd floor) - Student Activities (2nd floor) - Student Club Room (2nd floor) - Café (1st floor) - Personal Counseling Services (2nd floor) TENNIS COURTS Updated 09/1 Updated 12/1 60