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University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
450 Schoolhouse Road
Johnstown, PA 15904

Official telephone: (814) 269-7050
Fax number: (814) 269-7044
Website: www.pitt-johnstown.pitt.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in late August.
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students held in June and July.
Number and length of summer sessions: Three summer sessions, one of five weeks, one of 7-1/2 weeks, and one of 15 weeks.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: business, education, engineering technology
Majors with the lowest enrollment: visual/performing arts, communication/journalism, liberal arts/general studies
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 80%
Student:Faculty ratio: 20:1
Total faculty: 79 men, 63 women
Full-time faculty: 74 men, 55 women
Part-time faculty: 5 men, 8 women
Graduation rate: 51% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: not required for graduation
Physical education is required: no
There are religious requirements for graduation: no

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, dual degrees, independent study, accelerated program, pass/fail grading option, internships, distance learning
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Minors offered in business, biology, chemistry, civil engineering technology, computer science, economics, electrical engineering technology, art history, communication, English literature, French, Spanish, music, psychology, geography, geology, history, mathematics, philosophy, physics, political science, and sociology.
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry, occupational therapy, physical therapy, public health administration, pre-health information management, pre-emergency medicine, pre-communication science, pre-clinical dietetics/nutrition, pre-athletic training
Education certifications are offered: yes
Education certifications:
early childhood, middle/junior high, secondary, special education
Cooperative programs are offered: yes
Cooperative education programs:
engineering
Combined 2-2 programs available:
2-2 clinical dietetics and nutrition health information management programs.
Graduate schools/programs are offered: no
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: no
Study abroad opportunities:
Study abroad in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Fiji, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Luxembourg, Mexico, Morocco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Russia, Senegal, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam.
Army ROTC: not offered
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Respiratory Care
  • Surgical Technology
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering Technology
  • Computer Engineering Technology
  • Computer Science
  • Creative Writing
  • Dietetics/Nutrition
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Economics
  • Electrical Engineering Technology
  • English Literature
  • English/Writing
  • Environmental Studies
  • Geography
  • Health Information Management
  • Health Science
  • History
  • Humanities
  • Journalism
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Natural Sciences
  • Nursing
  • Political Science
  • Pre-Dentistry
  • Pre-Physical Therapy
  • Professional Writing
  • Psychology
  • Secondary Education
  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology
  • Theatre Arts
Master's Degrees

  • Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Social Work

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for DANTES
  • placement for school's own challenge exams
  • credit for relevant military experience
  • placement for international baccalaureate

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