Philadelphia University
4201 Henry Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
School Description
Provided by Philadelphia UniversityPhiladelphia University educates students to excel in their chosen careers, contribute to their communities and to value lifelong learning. Philadelphia University graduates are leaders possessing outstanding communication and critical-thinking skills, a thorough understanding of their field of study, proficiency with current technologies, understanding of multicultural issues, a sense of professionalism, and the ability to adapt to rapid change. Teaching excellence, original research and active professional development are the reasons why our faculty are so successful in educating students to be the scholars, designers and professionals of tomorrow.
Schools and Degree Programs
Today, Philadelphia University has six schools including:
* School of Architecture
* School of Business Administration
* School of Design and Media
* School of Engineering and Textiles
* School of Liberal Arts
* School of Science and Health
We offer more than 40 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and we foster a student-focused, total learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, creativity, open communication, collegiality, diversity, accountability and entrepreneurship. Through the Office of Graduate and Continuing and Professional Studies, Philadelphia University offers Bachelor Of Science, Associate in Science and certificate programs to continuing studies students during evening hours and on weekends. Just recently, we introduced our first PhD program.
The Philadelphia University curricula seek to:
* Enhance students’ abilities and desire to learn.
* Ensure students’ understanding of the ideas, traditions and values of their own and other cultures.
* Prepare students to apply the concepts and techniques of both general and specialized learning to a full life as a citizen with a career.
All curricula at Philadelphia University combine theory and application, and performance and integration. This mixture guides the faculty as they develop specific learning outcomes for their programs. Assessment helps in understanding how well students are achieving these outcomes and reflects the belief in the importance of learning by doing.
Bachelor’s Degree Components
* College Studies
* Professional Studies
* Minor or Concentration Option
* Free Electives
* Physical Education
* Co-op Option
* Study Abroad
Masters’s Degree Components
Graduate education at Philadelphia University is an extension of the University’s mission to offer professional education. Programs combine theory and practice, scholarly research and application to produce graduates who are prepared for both senior levels of responsibility and further graduate study, including the doctorate. Curricula are organized around:
* Foundation Courses
* Core Courses
* Concentration Courses
* Electives
* Research Partnerships
* Professional Internships
Philadelphia University
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaPhiladelphia University, founded in 1884, is a private university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia University's student body consists of about 3,500 individuals from all 50 states and over 30 countries. As an institution, Philadelphia University comprises the School of Architecture, School of Business Administration, School of Science and Health, School of Engineering and Textiles, the School of Liberal Arts, and the School of Design and Media. The institution offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral degrees within the myriad of academic disciplines from within each of the different schools. The university is located in the East Falls neighborhood of Philadelphia.
Mission statement
Philadelphia University is a student-centered institution that prepares graduates for successful careers in an evolving global marketplace. By blending the liberal arts and sciences, professional studies, interdisciplinary learning, and collaborations in and out of the classroom, students learn to thrive in diverse and challenging environments. Students are encouraged to form supportive relationships with each other as well as faculty, staff, and alumni in an academically rigorous setting that is focused on intellectual and personal growth. Philadelphia University is an experiential learning community where integrity, creativity, curiosity, ethics, responsibility, and the free exchange of ideas are valued.
Founding ideals
Founded in 1884 to raise the art and technology of the American textile industry to international standards of quality, Philadelphia University has since greatly expanded its undergraduate and graduate programs. The University blends the liberal arts and sciences with professional studies preparing graduates for careers in such areas as architecture, business, design, fashion, health, science, engineering and textiles.
History
During the U.S. Centennial celebration in 1876, a group of textile manufacturers, led by Theodore Search, noticed that the quality and variety of American textile products was inferior to those displayed by European mills. To address this problem, the group established the Philadelphia Textile School in 1884 and began a formal educational program for America's textile workers and managers.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Mid-Atlantic
- Setting:
- Large City Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Size:
- Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 2,186
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 97%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at Philadelphia University
Associate's Level Programs
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Business
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.See more schools with programs in Accounting
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Accounting
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.See more schools with programs in Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Information Systems
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Information Science/Studies
A program that focuses on the theory, organization, and process of information collection, transmission, and utilization in traditional and electronic forms. Includes instruction in information classification and organization; information storage and processing; transmission, transfer, and signaling; communications and networking; systems planning and design; human interfacing and use analysis; database development; information policy analysis; and related aspects of hardware, software, economics, social factors, and capacity.See more schools with programs in Information Science/Studies
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Information Science/Studies
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Accounting & Related Services
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Health & Medical Services
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Healthcare Administration
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business management, financial management, public relations, human resources management, health care systems operation and management, health care resource allocation and policy making, health law and regulations, and applications to specific types of health care services.See more schools with programs in Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Healthcare Administration
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Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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Architecture
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Architecture
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Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
These four, six, or eight year programs allow individuals to practice architecture and conduct research in architecture. Topics covered include architectural design, history, and theory; building structures and environmental systems; project and site planning; construction; professional responsibilities and standards; and related cultural, social, economic, and environmental issues.See more schools with programs in Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
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Architecture and Related Services
These four, six, or eight year programs allow individuals to practice architecture and conduct research in architecture. Topics covered include architectural design, history, and theory; building structures and environmental systems; project and site planning; construction; professional responsibilities and standards; and related cultural, social, economic, and environmental issues.See more schools with programs in Architecture and Related Services
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Interior Architecture
A program that prepares individuals to apply architectural principles in the design of structural interiors for living, recreational, and business purposes and to function as professional interior architects. Includes instruction in architecture, structural systems design, heating and cooling systems, occupational and safety standards, interior design, specific end-use applications, and professional responsibilities and standards.See more schools with programs in Interior Architecture
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Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of landscape architecture and research in various aspects of the field. Includes instruction in geology and hydrology; soils, groundcovers, and horticultural elements; project and site planning; landscape design, history, and theory; environmental design; applicable law and regulations; and professional responsibilities and standards.See more schools with programs in Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
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Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
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Visual Arts
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Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by constructing art works from woven or non-woven fabrics and fibrous materials. Includes instruction in weaving techniques and loom operation; non-woven techniques such as knitting, coiling, netting, and crocheting; quilting; dyeing and pigmentation; printing and other finishing techniques; pattern design; tapestry; and personal style development.See more schools with programs in Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
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Industrial Design
A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via the creation of effective forms, shapes, and packaging for manufactured products. Includes instruction in designing in a wide variety of plastic and digital media, prototype construction, design development and refinement, principles of cost saving, and product structure and performance criteria relevant to aesthetic design parameters.See more schools with programs in Industrial Design
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Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
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Architecture
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Business
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E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
A program that prepares individuals to plan, manage, supervise, and market electronic business operations, products, and services provided online via the Internet. Includes instruction in business administration, information technology, information resources management, web design, computer and Internet law and policy, computer privacy and security, e-trading, insurance, electronic marketing, investment capital planning, enterprise operations, personnel supervision, contracting, and product and service networking.See more schools with programs in E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
A program that prepares individuals to manage international businesses and/or business operations. Includes instruction in the principles and processes of export sales, trade controls, foreign operations and related problems, monetary issues, international business policy, and applications to doing business in specific countries and markets.See more schools with programs in International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.See more schools with programs in Accounting
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Accounting
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Entrepreneurship
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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Fashion and Apparel
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Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
Students in this program gain the knowledge and skills necessary for the distribution and sale of apparel and accessories. Students receive instruction in wholesaling and retailing, apparel technologies, distribution, customer sales and service skills, and principles of consumer research and sales forecasting.See more schools with programs in Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
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Fashion Merchandising
A program that prepares individuals to promote product lines/brands, and organize promotional campaigns, at the wholesale level to attract retailer interest, wholesale purchasing, and supply contracts. Includes instruction in wholesaling, wholesale advertising, selling, and customer relations.See more schools with programs in Fashion Merchandising
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Fashion/Apparel Design
A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional design of commercial fashions, apparel, and accessories, and the management of fashion development projects. Includes instruction in apparel design; accessory design; the design of men's', women's', and children's' wear; flat pattern design; computer-assisted design and manufacturing; concept planning; designing in specific materials; labor and cost analysis; history of fashion; fabric art and printing; and the principles of management and operations in the fashion industry.See more schools with programs in Fashion/Apparel Design
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Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
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Financial Services
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Finance
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting; financial instruments; capital planning; funds acquisition; asset and debt management; budgeting; financial analysis; and investments and portfolio management.See more schools with programs in Finance
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Finance
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.See more schools with programs in Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Information Systems
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Information Science/Studies
A program that focuses on the theory, organization, and process of information collection, transmission, and utilization in traditional and electronic forms. Includes instruction in information classification and organization; information storage and processing; transmission, transfer, and signaling; communications and networking; systems planning and design; human interfacing and use analysis; database development; information policy analysis; and related aspects of hardware, software, economics, social factors, and capacity.See more schools with programs in Information Science/Studies
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Information Science/Studies
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Management
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Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
This major includes program in business, management, marketing and related support services. Check with the school to find out the specifics of a particular program.See more schools with programs in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
A program that generally prepares individuals to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in personnel and organization policy, human resource dynamics and flows, labor relations, sex roles, civil rights, human resources law and regulations, motivation and compensation systems, work systems, career management, employee testing and assessment, recruitment and selection, managing employee and job training programs, and the management of human resources programs and operations.See more schools with programs in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
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Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
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Marketing
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Marketing/Marketing Management
A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing research, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships, pricing theory, marketing campaign and strategic planning, market segments, advertising methods, sales operations and management, consumer relations, retailing, and applications to specific products and markets.See more schools with programs in Marketing/Marketing Management
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Marketing/Marketing Management
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E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
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Communication & Media
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Communication, Journalism and Related Programs
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Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
A program that focuses on the development, use, and regulation of new electronic communication technologies using computer applications and that prepares individuals to function as developers and managers of digital communications media. Includes instruction in the principles of computers and telecommunications technologies and processes; design and development of digital communications; marketing and distribution; digital communications regulation, law, and policy; the study of human interaction with, and use of, digital media; and emerging trends and issues.See more schools with programs in Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
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Graphic Design
A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic and computer techniques to the interpretation of technical and commercial concepts. Includes instruction in computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concepts sketching, technical drawing, color theory, imaging, studio technique, still and life modeling, communication skills and commercial art business operations.See more schools with programs in Graphic Design
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Organizational Communication
A program that focuses on general communication processes and dynamics within organizations. Includes instruction in the development and maintenance of interpersonal group relations within organizations; decision-making and conflict management; the use of symbols to create and maintain organizational images, missions, and values; power and politics within organizations; human interaction with computer technology; and how communications socializes and supports employees and team members.See more schools with programs in Organizational Communication
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Communication, Journalism and Related Programs
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Engineering
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General Engineering
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce.See more schools with programs in General Engineering
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Industrial Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, material, information, and energy. Includes instruction in applied mathematics, physical sciences, the social sciences, engineering analysis, systems design, computer applications, and forecasting and evaluation methodology.See more schools with programs in Industrial Engineering
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Textile Sciences and Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems to test and manufacture fibers and fiber products, both synthetic and natural; to develop new and improved fibers, textiles and their uses; and to the analysis of related engineering problems such as structural factors, molecular synthesis, chemical manufacturing, weaves, strength and stress, useful life, dyes, and applications to composite systems.See more schools with programs in Textile Sciences and Engineering
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General Engineering
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Health & Medical Services
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Physician Assistant
A program that prepares individuals to practice medicine, including diagnoses and treatment therapies, under the supervision of a physician. Includes instruction in the basic medical and clinical sciences and specialized preparation in fields such as family medicine; pediatrics; obstetrics; gynecology; general surgery; psychiatry; behavioral medicine; the delivery of health care services to homebound patients, rural populations, underserved populations; and community health services.See more schools with programs in Physician Assistant
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Physician Assistant
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Healthcare Administration
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business management, financial management, public relations, human resources management, health care systems operation and management, health care resource allocation and policy making, health law and regulations, and applications to specific types of health care services.See more schools with programs in Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Rehabilitation & Therapy
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Occupational Therapy/Therapist
A program that prepares individuals to assist patients limited by physical, cognitive, psychosocial, mental, developmental, and learning disabilities, as well as adverse environmental conditions, to maximize their independence and maintain optimum health through a planned mix of acquired skills, performance motivation, environmental adaptations, assistive technologies, and physical agents. Includes instruction in the basic medical sciences, psychology, sociology, patient assessment and evaluation, standardized and non-standardized tests and measurements, assistive and rehabilitative technologies, ergonomics, environmental health, special education, vocational counseling, health education and promotion, and professional standards and ethics.See more schools with programs in Occupational Therapy/Therapist
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Occupational Therapy/Therapist
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Biopsychology
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Biopsychology
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biology
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Biochemistry
Study the chemistry of living systems in these four, six, or eight year programs. Students of biochemistry learn the intricacies of the chemistry of living systems and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems. This program includes instruction in bio-organic chemistry, protein chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, bioseparations, regulatory biochemistry, enzymology, hormonal chemistry, calorimetry, and research methods and equipment operation.See more schools with programs in Biochemistry
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Biology/Biological Sciences
Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.See more schools with programs in Biology/Biological Sciences
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Conservation Biology
A program that focuses on the application of the biological sciences to the specific problems of biodiversity, species preservation, ecological sustainability, and habitat fragmentation in the face of advancing human social, economic, and industrial pressures. Includes instruction in ecology, environmental science, biological systems, extinction theory, human-animal and human-plant interaction, ecosystem science and management, wetland conservation, field biology, forest and wildlife biology, and natural history.See more schools with programs in Conservation Biology
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Biochemistry
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Biology
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Natural Sciences
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Chemistry
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Chemistry
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General Chemistry
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.See more schools with programs in General Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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Chemistry
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Social Sciences
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Psychology
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Psychology
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General Psychology
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.See more schools with programs in General Psychology
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Health/Medical Psychology
A program that focuses on the psychological study of health and illness, and recovery, from the perspective that these phenomena arise from a combination of physical, behavioral, and social conditions. Includes instruction in abnormal and social psychology, psychophysiology, psychopharmacology, learning processes, clinical and behavioral therapies, biopsychosocial modeling, clinical procedures and assessment, preventive education, psychotherapy, rehabilitation processes, and research methods.See more schools with programs in Health/Medical Psychology
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General Psychology
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Psychology
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Technician Careers
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Engineering Technology
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Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
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Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
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Engineering Technology
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Technology
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Software Development
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Computer and Information Sciences
A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services.See more schools with programs in Computer and Information Sciences
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Software Development
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Master's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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Visual Arts
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Visual Arts
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Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by constructing art works from woven or non-woven fabrics and fibrous materials. Includes instruction in weaving techniques and loom operation; non-woven techniques such as knitting, coiling, netting, and crocheting; quilting; dyeing and pigmentation; printing and other finishing techniques; pattern design; tapestry; and personal style development.See more schools with programs in Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
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Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
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Visual Arts
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Business
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Taxation
A program that prepares individuals to provide tax advice and management services to individuals and corporations. Includes instruction in tax law and regulations, tax record systems, individual and corporate income taxation, tax planning, partnerships and fiduciary relationships, estates and trusts, property depreciation, capital gains and losses, dispositions, transfers, liquidity, valuation, and applications to specific tax problems.See more schools with programs in Taxation
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Fashion and Apparel
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Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
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Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.See more schools with programs in Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Marketing
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International Marketing
A program that prepares individuals to perform marketing activities in enterprises primarily engaged in exporting or importing goods and services in world markets. Includes instruction in international trade controls, foreign trade operations, locating markets, negotiation practices, monetary issues, and international public relations.See more schools with programs in International Marketing
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International Marketing
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Taxation
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Communication & Media
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Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
A program that focuses on the development, use, and regulation of new electronic communication technologies using computer applications and that prepares individuals to function as developers and managers of digital communications media. Includes instruction in the principles of computers and telecommunications technologies and processes; design and development of digital communications; marketing and distribution; digital communications regulation, law, and policy; the study of human interaction with, and use of, digital media; and emerging trends and issues.See more schools with programs in Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
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Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
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Education
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General Education
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General Education
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Educational/Instructional Media Design
A program that focuses on the principles and techniques of creating instructional products and related educational resources in various formats or combinations such as film, video, recording, text, art, CD-ROM, computer software, virtual reality technology, and three-dimensional objects, and that prepares individuals to function as instructional media designers. Includes instruction in the techniques specific to creating in various media; the behavioral principles applicable to using various media in learning and teaching; the design, testing and production of instructional materials; and the management of educational/instructional media facilities and programs.See more schools with programs in Educational/Instructional Media Design
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Educational/Instructional Media Design
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General Education
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Engineering
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Architectural Engineering
Architectural Engineers apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and evaluation of methods used to construct buildings.See more schools with programs in Architectural Engineering
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Textile Sciences and Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems to test and manufacture fibers and fiber products, both synthetic and natural; to develop new and improved fibers, textiles and their uses; and to the analysis of related engineering problems such as structural factors, molecular synthesis, chemical manufacturing, weaves, strength and stress, useful life, dyes, and applications to composite systems.See more schools with programs in Textile Sciences and Engineering
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Architectural Engineering
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Health & Medical Services
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Physician Assistant
A program that prepares individuals to practice medicine, including diagnoses and treatment therapies, under the supervision of a physician. Includes instruction in the basic medical and clinical sciences and specialized preparation in fields such as family medicine; pediatrics; obstetrics; gynecology; general surgery; psychiatry; behavioral medicine; the delivery of health care services to homebound patients, rural populations, underserved populations; and community health services.See more schools with programs in Physician Assistant
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Physician Assistant
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Nursing
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Nursing
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Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
A program that prepares registered nurses (RNs) to independently deliver babies and treat mothers in the prenatal, delivery, and post-delivery periods. Includes instruction in pre-delivery screening, physician referral, and the care of infants during the delivery and immediate post-delivery phases.See more schools with programs in Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
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Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
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Rehabilitation & Therapy
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Rehabilitation & Therapy
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Occupational Therapy/Therapist
A program that prepares individuals to assist patients limited by physical, cognitive, psychosocial, mental, developmental, and learning disabilities, as well as adverse environmental conditions, to maximize their independence and maintain optimum health through a planned mix of acquired skills, performance motivation, environmental adaptations, assistive technologies, and physical agents. Includes instruction in the basic medical sciences, psychology, sociology, patient assessment and evaluation, standardized and non-standardized tests and measurements, assistive and rehabilitative technologies, ergonomics, environmental health, special education, vocational counseling, health education and promotion, and professional standards and ethics.See more schools with programs in Occupational Therapy/Therapist
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Occupational Therapy/Therapist
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Certificate Programs at Philadelphia University
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Arts & Humanities
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Visual Arts
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Visual Arts
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Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by constructing art works from woven or non-woven fabrics and fibrous materials. Includes instruction in weaving techniques and loom operation; non-woven techniques such as knitting, coiling, netting, and crocheting; quilting; dyeing and pigmentation; printing and other finishing techniques; pattern design; tapestry; and personal style development.See more schools with programs in Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
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Fine Arts and Art Studies
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Interior Design
A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing residential and commercial interior spaces. Includes instruction in computer applications drafting and graphic techniques; principles of interior lighting, acoustics, systems integration, and color coordination; furniture and furnishings; textiles and their finishing; the history of interior design and period styles; basic structural design; building codes and inspection regulations; and applications to office, hotel, factory, restaurant and housing design.See more schools with programs in Interior Design
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Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
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Visual Arts
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Business
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Fashion and Apparel
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Fashion/Apparel Design
A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional design of commercial fashions, apparel, and accessories, and the management of fashion development projects. Includes instruction in apparel design; accessory design; the design of men's', women's', and children's' wear; flat pattern design; computer-assisted design and manufacturing; concept planning; designing in specific materials; labor and cost analysis; history of fashion; fabric art and printing; and the principles of management and operations in the fashion industry.See more schools with programs in Fashion/Apparel Design
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Fashion/Apparel Design
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Management
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
A program that generally prepares individuals to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in personnel and organization policy, human resource dynamics and flows, labor relations, sex roles, civil rights, human resources law and regulations, motivation and compensation systems, work systems, career management, employee testing and assessment, recruitment and selection, managing employee and job training programs, and the management of human resources programs and operations.See more schools with programs in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
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A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business management, financial management, public relations, human resources management, health care systems operation and management, health care resource allocation and policy making, health law and regulations, and applications to specific types of health care services.See more schools with programs in Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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| Percent of Students International: | 3% |
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| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 43% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf) Baseball (Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf) Track (Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 22,140 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 22,070 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 70 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,085 | 22% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,911 | 23% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 7,404 | 98% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,990 | 74% | |
Any Aid: |
99% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 64% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 96% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 490, Math: 490 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 570, Math: 590 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 35.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
College Advice |
Question: Is the graphic design program at Philadelphia University good ?I'm looking for input from current or past students, or from friends/family of current or past students.29 months ago
Best AnswerCarnegie Mellon's program is extremely good. It's in Pittsburgh though. I'm pretty sure Philadelphia is overshadowed by Carnegie Mellon. When attending college for design or art programs, it matters where you go, because majors in design and art are everywhere, but if you want a job you have to think of where employers come to recruit. The best employers with the most money to offer go to the best schools. Carnegie Mellon is one of them for graphic design. Other than attending a great school, you'll end up with a degree where you'll have to end up competing with jobs with other students who went to schools that aren't necessarily as well known. |
Question: Is philadelphia university a good school for architecture?I am currently a studentd at philadelphia university. halfway through my second semester i had to withdraw for medical reasons, to make things easier i decided rather than catching up ill take it slow and pretty much be a freshman again next year and take it slower. my parents are concerned that philadelphia university is not well known enough and that i will not have the benefits after i graduate that a better known school will offer.31 months ago
Best AnswerAccording to www.naab.org (National Architectural Accrediting Board), Philadelphia University first became accredited for their architectural program in 1997. This is not a substantial amount of time, but because there is an accrediting body that has reviewed the curriculum at your school, you can be assured that you are getting a fairly well-rounded and balanced set of courses to take and the required curriculum should give you a good foundation for your education in architecture. After personally having gone through an architecture program, I would like to also offer this bit of opinion. Architecture is a very hands on kind of field and most of your skill/knowledge will come from what you directly put into it. Most of what you will bring out of your experience in a university will not come directly from a professor, or a lecture, it comes from your personal growth. Professors are merely guides who will give you advise and help you find your path. One professor may mean very little for one student, but be the guiding light and mentor of the next. It is all about personal growth, and I am under the opinion that it doesn't matter a great deal which university you attend as long as it has a good foundation. If Philly is a place that you enjoy being, go there. But remember that architecture is not passive, and you can't just coast your way through and expect to come out with much. Good Luck! |
Question: Is it Philadelphia University in the ghetto neighborhood?Is it Philadelphia University in the ghetto area just like Temple University?40 months ago
Best AnswerPhiladelphia University is located at School House Lane and Henry Avenue in the East Falls section of Philadelphia. It comprises a 60 acre campus in the neighborhood where Princess Grace of Monaco and her family lived. Prince Renier was often a visitor. This neighborhood is far from a ghetto. |
Question: Did you or your child attend Philadelphia University, and if so what did you think of it?My daughter is trying to decide which college to go to (has several acceptances). PhilaU has a major she is interested in - Fashion Merchandising, which is in the college of business. In addition to Phila U, if you know anything about the quality of their Fashion Merch program please let me know. Thanks!47 months ago
Best Answeri found the school excellent! I didn't attend but i had a job as the school mascot (a giant guinea pig)! The guinea pig suit was rather humid but the university offered a good recommendation letter when i tried out to be the mascot for the eagles. i didn't get the job but I'm currently employed as a giant quill feather mascot for some private school...Inkelandunce? hmmm...Independence! that was it yes... |
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