School Description
Provided by Suffolk UniversitySuffolk University is a private, comprehensive, urban university located on historic Beacon Hill in Boston, with three other Massachusetts locations and international campuses in Madrid, Spain, and Dakar, Senegal.
Suffolk University’s mission is to provide quality education at a reasonable cost for students of all ages and backgrounds with strong emphasis on diversity.
The University is committed to educating students to become lifelong learners, as well as professionals who lead and serve the communities in which they live and work.
The University seeks to prepare students to live in a diverse, global society, appreciating the richness of various cultures.
The University accomplishes its mission by providing educational opportunities through undergraduate study, graduate study, and professional training.
Suffolk University is a teaching University, where research and scholarship are interrelated with the unique character of each academic discipline. It does so by means of courses that provide theoretical, experiential, and practical dimensions.
The University supports and encourages diversity in a challenging, supportive environment for motivated and capable students from various backgrounds and cultures.
“To study at Suffolk is to be in a community of students and faculty, all with a common love of education. It is the community feel and personal relationships that make me most proud of the University.”
With 16 buildings in and around historic Beacon Hill, a 17th century neighborhood, Suffolk is a hidden gem in a beautiful part of the city. And, if you don’t know it already, Boston is a hot tourist destination. Some 12 million visitors from all over the world come here each year. So, make the most of your trip. Visit us and enjoy all that Boston has to offer—and that’s a lot!
Suffolk University
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaSuffolk University is a private university in Boston, Massachusetts with over 9,000 students. It was founded as a law school in 1906 and named after its location in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
The university is co-educational and comprises the Suffolk University Law School, Suffolk College of Arts and Sciences, the Sawyer Business School. It has three international campuses in addition to the main campus in downtown Boston. Due to its location and well-known law school, Suffolk often attracts notable scholars and prominent speakers; for example, President John F. Kennedy, former Chief Justice of the United States' Supreme Court, William Rehnquist, and former President George H.W. Bush.
==History== Founded in 1906 by lawyer Gleason Archer, Sr., Suffolk University was initially named Suffolk School of Law. The school's goal was to "serve ambitious young men who are obliged to work for a living while studying law."
In 1907, Archer moved the school from his Roxbury, Massachusetts home into his downtown Boston law offices. A year later the first of Archer's students had passed the bar, leading to a boost in registration.
By 1930, Archer developed Suffolk into one of the largest law schools in the country, and decided to create "a great evening university" that working people could afford. The Suffolk College of Arts and Sciences was founded in 1934, and the Sawyer Business School -- then known as the College of Business Administration -- in 1937. That same year, the three academic units were incorporated as Suffolk University.
During the 1990s Suffolk constructed its first residence halls, began satellite programs with other colleges in Massachusetts, and opened its international campuses. From 1990 to 2005, its endowment increased over 400%, to approximately $80 million.
Presidents (1906–present)
- Gleason Archer, Sr. (1906–1948)
- Walter Burse (1948–1954)
- Robert Munce (1954–1960)
- Dennis Haley (1960–1965)
- John Fenton (1965–1970)
- Thomas Fulham (1970–1980)
- Daniel Perlman (1980–1989)
- David J. Sargent (1989–present)
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Northeast
- Setting:
- Large City Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Size:
- Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
- Mascot:
- Rams
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 4,181
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 98%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at Suffolk University
Associate's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Social Sciences
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Sociology
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Sociology
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Sociology
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Sociology
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Sociology
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Bachelor's Level Programs
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Natural Resources and Conservation
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Natural Resources and Conservation
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Environmental Science
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Environmental Science
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Natural Resources and Conservation
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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Creative Writing
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English Language and Literature/Letters
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Creative Writing
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Film and Theater
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Acting
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
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Film/Cinema Studies
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Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
A program that prepares individuals to apply business management principles to the management of theatres and production corporations. Includes instruction in theatrical production, theatre design and planning, fund-raising and promotion, investment strategies, human resources management, theatre operations management, marketing, public relations, financial management and insurance, and applicable laws and regulations.See more schools with programs in Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
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Acting
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Foreign Languages
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French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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French Language and Literature
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General Studies
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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History
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History
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American History United States
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European History
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Other History
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American History United States
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Philosophy
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Philosophy
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General Philosophy
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General Philosophy
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Visual Arts
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Visual Arts
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Students of Art History study of the historical development of art as a social and intellectual phenomenon. Art History programs include the analysis of works of art, and art conservation, art history research methods, connoisseurship, the preservation and conservation of works of art, and the study of specific periods, cultures, styles, and themes.See more schools with programs in Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Fine/Studio Arts
A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern media (ceramics, textiles, intermedia, photography, digital images); theory of art; color theory; composition and perspective; anatomy; the techniques and procedures for maintaining equipment and managing a studio; and art portfolio marketing.See more schools with programs in Fine/Studio Arts
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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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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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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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Administrative Services
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Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
A program that prepares individuals to support business information operations by using computer equipment to enter, process, and retrieve data for a wide variety of administrative purposes. Includes instruction in using basic business software and hardware; business computer networking; principles of desktop publishing; preparing mass mailings; compiling and editing spreadsheets; list maintenance; preparing tables and graphs; receipt control; and preparing business performance reports.See more schools with programs in Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
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Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
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Entrepreneurship
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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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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Management Information Systems
A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data requests. Includes instruction in cost and accounting information systems, management control systems, personnel information systems, data storage and security, business systems networking, report preparation, computer facilities and equipment operation and maintenance, operator supervision and training, and management information systems policy and planning.See more schools with programs in Management Information Systems
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Management Information Systems
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Management
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Business/Commerce
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Business/Commerce
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Marketing
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Marketing
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Marketing/Marketing Management
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Marketing/Marketing Management
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Communication & Media
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Advertising
An advertising program focuses on the creation of commercial messages intended to promote and sell products. This program prepares individuals to function as advertising assistants, technicians, and managers. This major program includes instruction in advertising theory, marketing strategy, advertising design and production methods, campaign methods and techniques, media management, related principles of business management, and applicable technical and equipment skills.See more schools with programs in Advertising
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications.See more schools with programs in Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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General Journalism
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Graphic Design
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Mass Communication/ Media Studies
A program that focuses on the analysis and criticism of media institutions and media texts, how people experience and understand media content, and the roles of media in producing and transforming culture. Includes instruction in communications regulation, law, and policy; media history; media aesthetics, interpretation, and criticism; the social and cultural effects of mass media; cultural studies; the economics of media industries; visual and media literacy; and the psychology and behavioral aspects of media messages, interpretation, and utilization.See more schools with programs in Mass Communication/ Media Studies
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Organizational Communication
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Political Communication
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Public Relations/Image Management
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Radio & Television Technician
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Graphics & Multimedia
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Communications Technology/Technician
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Communications Technology/Technician
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Advertising
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Teacher Training
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Engineering
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
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General Computer Engineering
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Legal Professions
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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Life Science
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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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Biophysics
Biophysics applies physics principles to the study of complex and varied biological processes. Biophysics students study research methods and equipment operation and applications to subjects such as bioenergetics, biophysical theory and modeling, electrophysics, membrane biology, channels, receptors and transporters, contractility and muscle function, protein shaping and folding, molecular and supramolecular structures and assemblies, and computational science.See more schools with programs in Biophysics
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Biotechnology
Learn to develop new products through the commercial exploitation of microbes, plants, and animals. This program applies the principles of the biological sciences to produce marketable products. Biotechnology students take classes in bioinformatics, gene identification, phylogenetics and comparative genomics, bioinorganic chemistry, immunoassaying, DNA sequencing, xenotransplantation, genetic engineering, industrial microbiology, drug and biologic development, enzyme-based production processes, patent law, biotechnology management and marketing, applicable regulations, and biotechnology ethics.See more schools with programs in Biotechnology
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Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the ecology and behavior of microbes, plants, and animals inhabiting oceans, coastal waters, and saltwater wetlands and their interactions with the physical environment. Includes instruction in chemical, physical, and geological oceanography; molecular, cellular, and biochemical studies; marine microbiology; marine botany; ichthyology; mammalogy; marine population dynamics and biodiversity; reproductive biology; studies of specific species, phyla, habitats, and ecosystems; marine paleocology and palentology; and applications to fields such as fisheries science and biotechnology.See more schools with programs in Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
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Radiation Biology/ Radiobiology
A program that focuses on the effects of radiation on organisms and biological systems. Includes instruction in particle physics, ionization, and biophysics of radiation perturbations, cellular and organismic repair systems, genetic and pathological effects of radiation, and the measurement of radiation dosages.See more schools with programs in Radiation Biology/ Radiobiology
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Biochemistry
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Biology
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Mathematics and Statistics
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General Mathematics
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General Mathematics
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Natural Sciences
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Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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Other Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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Physics
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General Physical Sciences
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General Physics
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General Physical Sciences
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Chemistry
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Human Services
A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.See more schools with programs in Human Services
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Human Services
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Social Sciences
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Criminology
A program that focuses on the systematic study of crime as a sociopathological phenomenon, the behavior of criminals, and the social institutions evolved to respond to crime. Includes instruction in the theory of crime, psychological and social bases of criminal behavior, social value systems and the theory of punishment, criminal law and criminal justice systems, penology, rehabilitation and recidivism, studies of specific types of crime, social attitudes and policy, and applications to specific issues in law enforcement administration and policy.See more schools with programs in Criminology
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General Social Sciences
A program that focuses on the general study of human social behavior and social institutions using any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated program of study in the social sciences.See more schools with programs in General Social Sciences
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Economics
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General Economics
A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues.See more schools with programs in General Economics
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International Economics
A program that focuses on the systematic study and analysis of international commercial behavior and trade policy. Includes instruction in international trade theory, tariffs and quotas, commercial policy, trade factor flows, international finance and investment, currency regulation and trade exchange rates and markets, international trade negotiation, and international payments and accounting policy.See more schools with programs in International Economics
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General Economics
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International Relations and Affairs
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American Government and Politics (United States)
This program studies the political institutions of the United States. Coursework includes instruction in American political theory, political parties and interest groups, state and local governments, Constitutional law, federalism and national institutions, executive and legislative politics, judicial politics, popular attitudes and media influences, political research methods, and applications to the study of specific issues and institutions.See more schools with programs in American Government and Politics (United States)
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General Political Science and Government
A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies 0f specific political institutions and processes.See more schools with programs in General Political Science and Government
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International Relations and Affairs
A program that focuses on the systematic study of international politics and institutions, and the conduct of diplomacy and foreign policy. Includes instruction in international relations theory, foreign policy analysis, national security and strategic studies, international law and organization, the comparative study of specific countries and regions, and the theory and practice of diplomacy.See more schools with programs in International Relations and Affairs
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Other Political Science and Government
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American Government and Politics (United States)
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Psychology
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Psychology
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Developmental and Child Psychology
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the psychological growth and development of individuals from infancy through adulthood. Includes instruction in cognitive and perceptual development, emotional development, personality development, the effects of biological maturation on behavior, theories of cognitive growth and related research methods, testing and assessment methods for different age levels, research on child and adolescent behavior therapy, and the psychology of aging. Note ( Family and Human Development Studies/Individual and Family Development Studies, General, have been integrated into Developmental and Child Psychology because the definitions are virtually the same for the two programs.See more schools with programs in Developmental and Child Psychology
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Personality Psychology
A program that focuses on the unique organization of fairly permanent characteristics that set the individual apart from other individuals and, at the same time, determine how others respond to that individual. Includes instruction in Freudian, Skinnerian, Rogerian, and Ellisonian psychology; neo-Freudian psychology; psychological systems, neurophysiology, and psychopharmacology.See more schools with programs in Personality Psychology
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Social Psychology
A program that focuses on the scientific study of individual behavior in group contexts, group behavior, and associated phenomena. Includes instruction in social learning theory, group theory and dynamics, sex roles, social cognition and inference, attribution theory, attitude formation, criminal behavior and other social pathologies, altruistic behavior, social development, and social ecology.See more schools with programs in Social Psychology
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Developmental and Child Psychology
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Sociology
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Sociology
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Sociology
A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.See more schools with programs in Sociology
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Sociology
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Criminology
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Social Work
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Public Administration
A program that prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government; and that focuses on the systematic study of executive organization and management. Includes instruction in the roles, development, and principles of public administration; the management of public policy; executive-legislative relations; public budgetary processes and financial management; administrative law; public personnel management; professional ethics; and research methods.See more schools with programs in Public Administration
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Public Policy Analysis
A program that focuses on the systematic analysis of public policy issues and decision processes. Includes instruction in the role of economic and political factors in public decision-making and policy formulation; microeconomic analysis of policy issues; resource allocation and decision modeling; cost/benefit analysis; statistical methods; and applications to specific public policy topics.See more schools with programs in Public Policy Analysis
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Public Administration
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Technology
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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General Computer Science
A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and programming; and applications to a variety of end-use situations.See more schools with programs in General Computer Science
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General Computer Science
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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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Business
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Taxation
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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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Entrepreneurship
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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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
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Management
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Business/Managerial Operations
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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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Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
A program that prepares individuals to manage the business affairs of non-profit corporations, including foundations, educational institutions, associations, and other such organizations, and public agencies and governmental operations. Includes instruction in business management, principles of public administration, principles of accounting and financial management, human resources management, taxation of non-profit organizations, and business law as applied to non-profit organizations.See more schools with programs in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
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Marketing
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Marketing
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Communication & Media
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications.See more schools with programs in Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Organizational Communication
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Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
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Public Relations/Image Management
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Education
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Education Administration
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Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
A program that focuses on the principles and practice of administration in four-year colleges, universities and higher education systems, the study of higher education as an object of applied research, and which may prepare individuals to function as administrators in such settings. Includes instruction in higher education economics and finance; policy and planning studies; curriculum; faculty and labor relations; higher education law; college student services; research on higher education; institutional research; marketing and promotion; and issues of evaluation, accountability and philosophy.See more schools with programs in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
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General Education
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General Education
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Secondary Education
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Education Administration
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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General Economics
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International Relations and Affairs
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Psychology
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Clinical Psychology
Students of this program learn the skills and knowledge for the independent professional practice of clinical psychology. Students study the analysis, diagnosis, and clinical treatment of psychological disorders and behavioral pathologies. The program also includes instruction in clinical assessment and diagnosis, personality appraisal, psychopathology, clinical psychopharmacology, behavior modification, therapeutic intervention skills, patient interviewing, personalized and group therapy, child and adolescent therapy, cognitive and behavioral therapy, supervised clinical practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.See more schools with programs in Clinical Psychology
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School Psychology
A program that prepares individuals to apply clinical and counseling psychology principles to the diagnosis and treatment of student behavioral problems. Includes instruction in child and/or adolescent development; learning theory; testing, observation and other procedures for assessing educational, personality, intelligence and motor skill development; therapeutic intervention strategies for students and families; identification and classification of disabilities and disorders affecting learning; school psychological services planning; supervised counseling practice; ethical standards; and applicable regulations.See more schools with programs in School Psychology
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Social Work
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Public Administration
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Software Development
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Arts & Humanities
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Visual Arts
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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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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
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Accounting & Related Services
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Health & Medical Services
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
A program that prepares individuals to administer prescribed courses of radiation treatment, manage patients undergoing radiation therapy, and maintain pertinent records. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, oncologic pathology, radiation biology, radiation oncology procedures and techniques, radiation dosimetry, tumor localization, treatment planning, patient communication and management, data collection, record-keeping, and applicable standards and regulations.See more schools with programs in Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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| Percent of Students International: | 7% |
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| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 11% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Great Northeast Athletic Conference) Baseball (Great Northeast Athletic Conference) Track (Great Northeast Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 21,140 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 80 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,516 | 21% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,731 | 18% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 4,813 | 61% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 6,249 | 67% | |
Any Aid: |
76% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 82% (Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 88% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 460, Math: 460 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 570, Math: 560 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 50.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
College Advice |
Question: Suffolk University ?I'm a sophomore in Boston, Ma and I'm interested in this college. I've gone to collegeboard to check out the requirements for this college, and the average scores for SAT/GPA/etc are fairly okay. So I'm asking you, is this a respectable college in terms of its education?11 months ago
Best AnswerI agree. Everyone seems to apply to the same top schools like MIT, Harvard, BC, Holy Cross, and Tufts, But there are lots of decent colleges in the Boston area students should also consider including Suffolk, Emerson, Northeastern and Wheaton. All very good colleges but without the name recognition of the elite schools. |
Question: Which College/University?I am going into High School and I have to start thinking about colleges that I want to go to. I don't want to go to a community college or a state college. I do want to become a lawyer and I know what law school I want to go to. I want to go to Suffolk Law school (in MA). Only colleges and universities in MA please! Thanks! I am also taking ALL honor classes in my freshman year. I am doing student council, dance, and tennis next year. Just letting you all know30 months ago
Best AnswerFirst, I have to warn you that Suffolk isn't considered a very good law school and your employment options after law school will be relatively limited if you do decide to go there. But, if you have to go there for some reason, the good news is that your GPA and LSAT (like the SAT, but it gets you into law school) can be much lower than what would be required at a better school. You would be fine going to a community college or a state school no matter what law school you wanted to go to (including Yale and Harvard), the key is to keep your grades as high as possible and do as well as possible on the LSAT. Any university is fine and will get you where you want to go, but since you're determined to go to Suffolk I would advise you to go to the cheapest school you can get into--Suffolk's median salary for graduates is $62,000 for those in private practice/industry, and $42,000 for those in public interest work. They don't even report how many people have jobs at graduation (which is a horrible, horrible sign.) |
Question: Suffolk University in Boston, great school for someone looking to go into the business field?38 months ago
Best AnswerSuffolk is a good school, but you need to take into consideration various factors including their alunmi network, job opportunities, internship opportunities, professors (whether they can become mentors or be available when you need them), etc. Boston is a great location for students and the city is amazing, and more importantly business-wise you should have many opportunities. Good luck! |
