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INFORMATION FOR TRADITIONAL & NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS This Guide is full of: Planning Information for College-Bound High School Students, Graduate Students & Adults Includes College Profiles, Financial Information, New Programs Available, etc.
Schools Featured In this Issue... SUNY Buffalo State • Bryant & Stratton College • Daemen College D’Youville College• Erie Community College • Hilbert College National College Fair • Niagara County Community College Niagara University • University at Buffalo • Villa Maria College
A Special Information Supplement to: Akron Bugle • Alden Advertiser • Amherst Bee • Arcade Herald • Cheektowaga Bee • Clarence Bee • East Aurora Advertiser East Aurora Bee • Elma Review • Grand Island Dispatch • Hamburg Sun • Ken-Ton Bee • Lancaster-Depew Bee • Orchard Park Bee Springville Journal • West Seneca Bee • Warsaw’s Country Courier
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Bryant & Stratton College: Focused On Your Employability Some people choose a college that specializes in a field they’re interested in. Others choose a college because their friends are going there. But what if you want a college to prepare you to be employable? That is precisely what Bryant & Stratton College is all about. According to Paul Bahr, Director of Bryant & Stratton College’s Western New York campuses, “From their first day on campus, Bryant & Stratton College students begin learning the skills and proficiencies they’ll need to effectively perform the technical functions in their degree program. But they also learn the critically important “soft skills” employers demand today. These include the fundamentals: writing proficiency, mathematics, listening and speaking competencies; as well as the skills you’ll need to be a valuable employee, like problem-solving, decision-making, idea-generating and others.” Bahr continues, “It’s this total package we call EmployableYOU™ — a well-rounded education with a strong career focus — that helps differentiate Bryant & Stratton College from other colleges and, more importantly, can help you stand out in the employment market and your future career.” Bryant & Stratton College offers a wide range of Associate and Bach-
AT A GLANCE... Bryant & Stratton College Amherst Campus
3650 Millersport Highway Getzville, NY 14068 Phone: (716) 625-6300 Fax: (716) 689-6078 Email: amherst@bryantstratton.edu
Buffalo Campus
Lafayette Court Building 465 Main Street, 4th Floor Buffalo, NY 14203 Phone: (716) 884-9120 Fax: (716) 884-0091 Email: buffalo@bryantstratton.edu
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elor degree and diploma programs in the growing industries of Healthcare, Business, Technology, Design, and the Legal field. Plus, every degree program includes an internship that provides students valuable real-world insights and experience that set them apart from others competing for positions. Another way Bryant & Stratton College helps students gain an advantage is through the College’s free Jump Start program, which gives high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to
take a college course at the campus that’s most convenient for them—in Amherst, Buffalo or Orchard Park— and earn college credit the student can apply to their degree program. This can help them save money and earn their degree faster. For more information, call the Bryant & Stratton College campus nearest you: Amherst: 716-625-6300; Buffalo: 716-884-9120; Orchard Park: 716677-9500.
200 Redtail Road Orchard Park, NY 14127 Phone: (716) 677-9500 Fax: (716) 677-9599 Email: southtowns@bryantstratton.edu Degrees Offered: B.; A.; P. Website: www.bryantstratton.edu Enrollment (UG) Total: 1,161 F/T; 597 P/T
Tuition & Fees (school year):
Approx. $16,860-$17,160 depending on program of study
Application Deadlines (freshmen): Rolling
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For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at www.bryantstratton.edu/disclosures. *Full-time, consecutive semesters
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Daemen College Offers Innovative Plus Pathways Daemen’s Plus Pathways add or enhance a professional component to our BA or BS degrees. Daemen’s Plus Pathways are a unique value-added component for traditional liberal arts majors. This innovative concept provides students with a professional component in addition (+) to their academic major and is fully integrated into the individual curriculum. Students focus their core and free electives in an interdisciplinary series of six to ten courses designed to prepare them to apply their critical thinking, written, and spoken communication skills to their future professional goals. Students who graduate with Plus Pathways will be career-ready to apply the knowledge they learned from their major (+) the skills they acquired from their Plus Pathway. For instance, English majors may select a Plus Pathway in Global Business. These students would be able to enrich their educational experience by: • completing 30 hours of businessrelated coursework along with their major; • achieve a minimum of intermediate level proficiency in a foreign language; • complete an internship These students could then find em-
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ployment in a variety of professional situations including: • foreign and domestic government service • global manufacturing • International finance • design • marketing and retail Plus Pathways are also possible for students in professional programs. These Plus Pathway courses would consist of three or four courses focused on a theme or they may have an interdisciplinary focus on a related topic. These clusters of courses offer students a rich Liberal Arts experience. Professional track students who concentrate their core electives in a Plus Pathway will develop a greater link between the humanities, natural and social sciences, fine and performing arts (+) their professional goals. For more information please call 839-8225 or visit Daemen's Open House on Saturday, April 18.
AT A GLANCE... Daemen College 4380 Main Street Amherst, NY 14226 Phone: (716) 839-8225 Fax: (716) 839-8229 Email: admissions@daemen.edu Website: daemen.edu Degrees Offered: B.; M.; D. Enrollment (UG) Total: Approx. 2,000 Enrollment (GRAD) Total: Approx. 1,000 Tuition & Fees (2014-2015): $24,990 Room & Board: $11,430 Application Deadlines (freshmen): Rolling
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Key to ‘At A Glance’ Information Remember, this is a brief listing of the many degrees sometimes offered by the school. More detailed information and degree listings can be found online or by contacting the Admissions Office at the supplied contact information. College Decisions is presented twice annually as a service to the readers of Western New York’s leading community newspapers. For information about this section contact your local newspaper or Western New York Newspaper Consortium.
Degrees: A = Associate B = Bachelor M = Masters D = Doctoral P = Professional C = Certificate Enrollment: UG - Undergraduate G - Graduate
Weekly Independent Newspapers P.O. Box 5, East Aurora, NY 14052 Phone: (716) 652-0320 • Fax: (716) 652-8383 Email: ads@eastaurorany.com
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Hilbert Promotes Experiential Learning; Restructures Business Programs and Introduces 4+1 Programs Over the last several years, Hilbert College has crafted a plan promoting a four-year college experience that will bolster student involvement and leadership potential – The Hilbert Blueprint. The Hilbert Blueprint promotes a well-rounded student experience over four years. The ‘blueprint’ begins with the Foundations Seminar – a key piece to the First-Year Experience, followed by Sophomore Service, Junior Symposium, and concludes with the Senior Capstone. Hilbert prides itself on promoting experiential learning through an engaging, student-centered campus community and providing leadership, internship, and service-learning opportunities. Hilbert recently restructured its undergraduate business department to introduced four new bachelor degree programs -- business management, global business management, small business management, and sports industry management -- to accommodate the diverse field and the interests of incoming students. The B.S. in Business Management prepares students for today's challenging and highly competitive business environment. The B.S. in Global Business Management meets the needs and demands of today's global economy, which is complex, highly integrated, and multifaceted. The B.S. in Small Business Management is designed to
AT A GLANCE... Hilbert College 5200 South Park Avenue Hamburg, NY 14075 Phone: 1-800-649-8003; (716) 649-7900 Fax: (716) 649-1152 Email: admissions@hilbert.edu Website: www.hilbert.edu Degrees Offered: A. Arts, A. Applied Science, B. Arts, B. Science, M. Public Administration, M. of Science Enrollment (UG) Total: 847 F/T; 114 P/T Enrollment (GRAD) Total: 52
Tuition & Fees UG (school year): Approx. $19,900
Room: $4,450 Board: $4,200 Application Deadline (freshmen): Rolling Photo courtesy of hilbert.edu
meet specific management and human resource needs of small and mediumsized businesses. The B.S. in Sports Industry Management is designed to provide students with a practical foundation in business disciplines coupled with the real world experience of internships. Hilbert also recently began offering four new programs to earn a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in five years. Hilbert’s new 4+1 programs give many students the option of a combined program, which will save the student time and money to earn their
master’s degree. These new and innovative combined programs include a B.S. in Criminal Justice/M.S. in Criminal Justice Administration; a B.S. in Forensic Science/M.S. in Criminal Justice Administration; a B.S. in Human Services/Master of Public Administration:
Health Administration; and a B.S. in Political Science/Master of Public Administration. All four programs allow students to finish their bachelor’s degree and simultaneously begin work on the corresponding master's degree.
For more information contact the Hilbert College Office of Admissions at (716) 649-7900 or online at www.hilbert.edu.
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Buffalo State College Attracts More Than 10,500 Students Each year, more than 10,500 students choose Buffalo State College for its superb academic programs, applied learning opportunities, affordable tuition, and metropolitan location. Our students choose Buffalo State to pursue engagement, excellence, and social responsibility. Here are just a few of the amazing qualities you’ll find as a student at Buffalo State:
Broad Array of High-Quality Academic Programs
As the largest comprehensive “university college” in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Buffalo State offers more than 165 undergraduate programs with 11 honors options, 18 post-baccalaureate teacher certification programs, and more than 65 opportunities for graduate study. At the same time, the college is recognized for its excellence in classroom teaching and scholarship and is known for its small class sizes—nearly 90 percent of all classes have fewer than 40 students. Buffalo State offers the perfect academic blend: small college learning environments coupled with large university opportunities.
Diverse and Creative Environment
Buffalo State is among the most diverse colleges in the SUNY system, a characteristic that’s reflected in the myriad of people, ideas, experiences, and program offerings found here. This diverse and creative environment fosters student growth and success.
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Get a sample of campus life at Villa Maria College during our Spring Open House!
Take a tour of our facilities, studios, and classrooms. Meet faculty and speak to current students about the Villa experience. Learn more about the admissions process, financial aid options, and our new programs in Athletics, Psychology, and the Achieve Program for Students with Learning Differences.
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VILLA.EDU/VISIT-US 240 PINE RIDGE ROAD, BUFFALO NY 14225 716.961.0700 | VILLA.EDU
Hands-on Learning Opportunities
Buffalo State takes advantage of its location in the second-largest city in New York State by offering extensive undergraduate research opportunities, internships, service-learning programs, and career development services that benefit students and the community. As a result, job possibilities for graduates are strong and varied.
Smart Educational Investment
Buffalo State is one of the most affordable universities—public or private—in New York and beyond and we offer financial aid to approximately 85 percent of our undergraduates, with an average award package of more than $10,000. Our graduates join a career network of more than 100,000 Buffalo State alumni (and more than 2.4 million SUNY alumni) living around the globe. A SUNY diploma has instant credibility wherever you go.
In the Heart of Buffalo’s Elmwood Village
The campus is located on a 125acre parcel in Buffalo’s museum district, adjacent to the Albright-Knox Art Gallery and Delaware Park. The Elmwood Village neighborhood is lined with a vibrant mix of trendy cafés, restaurants, shops, and Victorian-style housing. On campus, the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall, Burchfield Penney Art Center, Warren Enters Theatre, Czurles-Nelson Gallery, and Bacon Student Art Gallery place the arts and creativity right at students’ fingertips.
Discover New Places Your Talent Can Take At Villa Maria College’s Open House On Saturday, March 28, Villa Maria College is hosting its spring Open House for students interested in learning more about the college. Held all over campus, attendees will have the opportunity to visit campus facilities, and talk to faculty in all academic programs, including the new Psychology program. Admissions and Financial aid staff will also be on hand to answer any questions students and parents may have. In addition, select students will be available to talk about their time enjoying the Villa Experience. With the launch of the new Athletics Department at Villa, interested students will have the opportunity to learn more about our men’s and women’s basketball and soccer teams, and join a fastgrowing program ready to compete in
inter-collegiate sports. The Villa faculty bring their real world experience into the classroom, and are dedicated to developing well-rounded, creative critical thinkers, with the passion and practical skills for a career in the job market. With a variety of academic programs to choose from, our real strength lies in our studio-based education, a 9:1 student to faculty ratio, and a collegewide commitment to student success. Our curriculum meets students where they are, and provides them with the support and tools to succeed while they are enrolled, and the skills needed after graduation.
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AT A GLANCE... Villa Maria College
Buffalo State College
240 Pine Ridge Road Buffalo, NY 14225
1300 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, NY 14222 Phone: (716) 878-4017 Fax: (716) 878-6100 Email: admissions@buffalostate.edu Website: www.buffalostate.edu Degrees Offered: B.; M. Enrollment (UG) Total: 9,338 Enrollment (GRAD) Total: 1,327 Tuition (school year): $6,170 (in-state); $15,320 (out-of-state) Fees: $1,177 Room & Board: $11,634 (variable costs) Application Deadlines (freshmen): Rolling
Admissions Phone: (716) 961-1805 Fax: (716) 896-0705 Email: admissions@villa.edu Website: www.villa.edu Degrees Offered: B., A. Enrollment (UG) Totals: 500 Tuition & Fees (school year): Approx. $19,215
Board (school year): Collegiate Village is the exclusive housing partner of Villa Maria College.
Application Deadlines (freshmen): Rolling
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Niagara County Community College Continues Growth Niagara County Community College (NCCC) remains one of the fastest growing institutions of higher learning in Western New York. Whether you are a high school senior considering your college options or returning to college to train for a new career, NCCC is the Smart Place To Start. NCCC offers more than 70 high-quality degree and certificate programs, which provide graduates with job-ready skills or easy transfer to a bachelor’s degree granting institution. The campus boasts a highly successful student development department, which is committed to providing students with the necessary support to achieve their personal and academic goals successfully. Among the services the department maintains are career planning and services, academic counseling, accessibility services, advisement services, transfer counseling and veterans’ services. The campus also offers a rich student life with over 40 student clubs and organizations, nationally ranked athletics programs and on-campus student housing.
The mission of Niagara County Community College is to provide a teaching and learning environment dedicated to excellence. Niagara County Community College is committed to maintaining the hallmarks of student-centeredness, accessibility, comprehensiveness, collegiality, community partnership and lifelong learning. NCCC continues to stay ahead of the curve by offering programs in some of today’s most sought after fields in the region such as Animation, Biotechnology, Culinary Arts, Engineering Studies, Hospitality and Tourism, Massage Therapy, Radiologic Technology and Winery Operations. NCCC offers something for everyone. NCCC has many dual admission and transfer options, meaning NCCC students who earn an associate degree can make a seamless transfer to some of the best bachelor’s degree-granting colleges and universities in the country. More information about the College is available at www.niagaracc.suny.edu or by calling 716-614-6222.
D'Youville College on Frontline of Health Care Education The ebola virus outbreak in west Africa. The cholera epidemic in earthquake ravaged Haiti. National health insurance reform in the United States. Public health workers are responding to crises and building coordinated care systems across the globe. Demand in this field is growing, with the Association for Schools and Programs in Public Health estimating that the United States is facing a shortage of at least 250,000 government public health workers by 2020. Building on D’Youville’s foundation of educating frontline health care workers to treat individual patients, the college announced that in fall 2015, it will launch a bachelor of science in public health program to equip students to provide population-based health services. “I was thrilled to be the first college in the area to get an undergraduate public health program approved,” said Lisa Rafalson, Ph.D., chairwoman and associate professor of health services administration department. “The program is a great fit to our other health professions programs and a great addition to the other programs
that the health services administration department offers.” The program, which was the brainchild of former School of Health Professions dean Dr. Anthony Billittier, as developed based on internal feedback and input from the Erie County Department of Health, numerous state departments of public health (in particular Arizona), the School of Public Health at Albany State University of New York, and health services administration advisory board members, including Catholic Health System, Roswell Park Cancer Institute and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of western New York. The New York State Education Department approved the program in August, and Daemen College in Amherst has already expressed interest in formalizing ties between D’Youville’s undergraduate program and its master’s of public health program. D’Youville’s public health students will complete one year of biology, one year of chemistry, and one year of biostatistics, Rafalson said. The public health program is designed to
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AT A GLANCE... Niagara County Community College Admissions Address:
3111 Saunders Settlement Road Notar Administration Building First Floor, Sanborn, NY 14132 Admissions Phone: 716-614-6200 Email: admissions@niagaracc.suny.edu Website: www.niagaracc.suny.edu Degrees Offered: A., C. Enrollment (UG) Totals: 6,750 (F/T & P/T) Tuition & Fees: $1,944 for 12 credit hours or more (Spring or Fall semester) Room & Board: Rates vary depending on floor plan of suite; The range is $3,076 $4,162 Application Deadline: Open Admissions
D’Youville College 320 Porter Avenue Buffalo, NY 14201 Phone: (716) 829-7600 Fax: (716) 829-7900 Email: admissions@dyc.edu Website: www.dyc.edu Degrees Offered: B.; M.; D.; P. Enrollment (UG) Totals: 1,900 Enrollment (Grad) Totals: 1,100
Tuition & Fees (school year 2013-2014): Approx. $23,462
Room & Board: $10,500 Application Deadlines (freshmen): Rolling
• Arts & Media • Business & Hospitality • Health & Phusical Education • Humanitites • Nursing • Science & Technology • Social Sciences
• Small class sizes • Friendly, supportive faculty and staff • Student-centered environment where you will get the attention you deserve • Hands-on learning • Internship opportunities
• Fully wired and furnished bedrooms, kitchens and apartment-style spaces
3111 Saunders Settlement Rd • Sanborn NY 14132 716-614-6222 • www.niagaracc.suny.edu
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At University at Buffalo the Classroom is Only the Beginning At the University at Buffalo, learning is an immersive experience where the classroom is only the beginning. Working closely with celebrated faculty who are deeply committed to student achievement, UB undergraduates are actively involved in exploration and discovery. And their work changes the world. As you search for the college that’s right for you, here are just a few reasons to consider UB. • A member of the American Association of Universities, UB is one of the nation’s premier public research institutions and has the broadest range of degree programs in New York and New England. • With great internship opportunities and the help of an extensive Career Services office, UB graduates have excellent job prospects and graduate school placement. • UB students regularly win such prestigious awards as Fulbright, Udall and Goldwater scholarships. • Our Finish in 4 program helps qualified students complete their degree in four years so they can move efficiently into the job market or graduate education.
• Through resources like the Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (CURCA) and Discovery Seminars, UB students can engage in hands-on creativity, collaboration and research with professors who are world leaders in their fields. • Scholarly communities like the University Honors College and the Academies provide collaborative learning opportunities that extend discovery well beyond classroom walls. And all this comes at an exceptional value. Visit admissions.buffalo.edu today to find out all you can do at UB.
ECC: Start Here. Transfer Anywhere. With college costs skyrocketing, isn’t it time to build toward your ultimate graduation destination in an affordable way? Erie Community College (ECC) offers more than 100 career-focused certificate and degree programs in the areas of Business and Public Service, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, and Engineering and Technologies, designed to not only advance students forward without drowning them in debt, but allows them to build toward a four-year degree in a sensible way. Consider the following: According to recent findings by the U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center, ECC’s average net price for full-time students is the lowest in New York State. Students can enter ECC, earn a two-degree in a variety of highdemand fields, or simply feel their way
through their first college courses (at $179 per credit) before deciding on an educational direction. Once ready, they can transfer their earned credits to one of many local colleges or universities like University at Buffalo, St. Bonaventure and Syracuse University, and enjoy their significant tuition savings en route to a four-year degree. How much can a student save by attending ECC before transferring elsewhere? Based on information from 2014-15 College Board’s Trends in College Pricing, annual tuition and fees at a public four-year college costs an average of $9,139; tuition at a private fouryear runs an average of $31,231. Compare these numbers with time spent at ECC—taking the same classes offered at a traditional four-year—and you’ll see why our programs provide students with a great start toward a limitless future.
Villa Maria College’s Open House Continued from Page 5 A private, co-educational, Catholic college, Villa Maria provides the premiere student-centered experience in Western New York. Students learn and grow with a culturally diverse
population and a culture that lives its values of truth, charity, and unity. To RSVP or to find out more information call 716-961-1805 or email admissions@villa.edu. If you would like to schedule a personal visit to campus, go to www.villa.edu/visit and register.
AT A GLANCE... University at Buffalo
Erie Community College
12 Capen Hall Buffalo, NY 14260 Phone: 1-888-UB-ADMIT or 716-645-6900 Email: ub-admissions@buffalo.edu Website: www.admissions.buffalo.edu Degrees Offered: B.; M.; D.; P. Enrollment (UG) Totals: 19,831 Enrollment (GRAD) Totals: 10,019
City Campus: 121 Ellicott St., Buffalo North Campus: 6205 Main St., Williamsville South Campus: 4041 Southwestern Blvd.,
Tuition & Fees (school year): Approx. $8,871 (in-state)
Room & Board: $12,400 Application Deadlines (freshman): December 1 recommended (Early Decision Nov. 3)
Orchard Park
Phone: (716) 851-1ECC Fax: (716) 851-1129 Email: info@ecc.edu Website: www.ecc.edu Degrees Offered: A., B., P. Enrollment (UG) Total: 8,009 F/T; 4,920 P/T
Tuition & Fees: $4,859 (F/T average); $179 per credit
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A Niagara University Education is Excellent, Affordable & Transformative Founded in 1856, Niagara University is a comprehensive institution, blending the best of a liberal arts and professional education, grounded in a values-based, Catholic tradition. Its colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, and Hospitality and Tourism Management offer programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral level. With more than 80 majors, nearly 60 minors, six preprofessional options, and 4+1 combined master’s programs, NU students are immersed in meaningful real-world learning opportunities from the moment they step foot on campus. All four of the university’s academic colleges have received the highest rankings from the top accreditation boards in their fields. As the first Vincentian university established in the United States, Niagara prepares students for personal and professional success while emphasizing service to the community in honor of St. Vincent de Paul. Whether it’s preparing income taxes for the elderly, tutoring urban elementary school students or conducting breast cancer research with professors, Niagara students strive to assist those less fortunate.
Those types of real-world learning opportunities help Niagara alumni translate their practical education into top jobs within their career fields. According to a recent survey, 95 percent of NU graduates reported being employed within one year of graduation. Graduate students at Niagara are also prepared via outstanding academic programs that accentuate one-onone learning with highly credentialed faculty. The NU approach to learning prepares individuals to excel in their career and to be change leaders in their chosen field. Niagara’s beautiful 160-acre campus, adjacent to the international border between the United States and Canada, overlooks the Niagara River Gorge, just four miles north of the world-famous waterfall. Niagara also continues to strengthen the financial aid packages that it offers to students, doing all that it can to help students attain a world-class education. To learn more about Niagara University, please call 1.800.462.2111, email admissions@niagara.edu or visit www.niagara.edu.
D'Youville College on Frontline of Health Care Education Continued from Page 6 be interdisciplinary, with professors of English, history, public speaking, sociology, and psychology teaching various courses, she said. Minors include health analytics (which launched in fall 2014), environmental science, Spanish for health professionals, and health services management. An assistant professor, Lauren Clay, has been hired to help develop the program’s coursework. Minors include health analytics (which launched in fall 2014), environmental science, Spanish for health professionals, and health services management. An assistant professor, Lauren Clay, has been hired to help develop the program’s coursework. Public health students will be required to complete a capstone project in their senior year. Students with a GPA of 3.8 or higher may write an honors thesis while other students may complete internships with local agencies, conduct public service projects, or study abroad. Clay will be organizing domestic service projects and study abroad options. She said she would like to see students make tangible contributions in impoverished areas where needs are great. For instance, Clay, who earned her Ph.D. in disaster science and management, said opportunities abound to provide post-disaster relief She envisions partnering with existing DYC relief programs in places such as Haiti and New Orleans, as well as exploring new project opportunities in disaster-prone areas such as Vietnam, Bangladesh, Japan, the U.S. Gulf Coast, and the U.S. East Coast. ‘’A lot of students want to make a
difference in the world,” Clay said. “This degree will provide them with a great set of skills to do that.” This fall, Rafalson began teaching one of the core courses, Introduction to Public Health, and she said current students’ interest in the program has been high. She said she hopes that in five years, the program will grow to enroll 60 students. Robert P. Murphy, vice president for student affairs and enrollment management, said the college is starting to market the public health program to prospective students. He said the marketing push will include educating students about opportunities in the public health field through mailings and school visits. Murphy said he would not be surprised if the public health program was a magnet for transfer students, who may discover the field as they complete introductory coursework and then search for an undergraduate public health degree program. To learn more about the program, log on to www.dyc.edu/public_health.
AT A GLANCE... Niagara University Office of Admissions
Gacioch Family Alumni & Admissions Center Niagara University, NY 14109-2011 Phone: 1-800-462-2111 (716) 286-8700 Fax: (716) 286-8710 Email: admissions@niagara.edu Website: www.niagara.edu Degrees Offered: A., B., M., D. Enrollment (UG) Total: 3,200 Enrollment (GRAD) Total: 825 Tuition (2014-2015): $27,700 Fees (2014-2015): $1,360 Room & Board (2014-2015): $11,950 Application Deadlines (freshmen): Rolling
Education That Makes a Difference