Youngstown State University Viewbook 2010

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State-affiliated metropolitan research university located in Youngstown, Ohio. Founded in 1908.

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The University offers over 100 undergraduate majors through its six colleges:

Business Administration

Education

Fine and Performing Arts

Health and Human Services

Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

admission

Ohio residents must have graduated from a public or chartered high school with a state-approved diploma, or passed the GED. (If you are home-schooled, contact the Office of Admissions.) ACT or SAT scores are required if the applicant has been out of school for fewer than two years or for entry into a specific program.

Non-residents must have graduated in the upper two-thirds of their high school class; or have an ACT composite score of 17 or higher or a combined SAT score of 820 or higher; or have passed the GED. Residents of Mercer and Lawrence counties in Pennsylvania are admitted under the same criteria as Ohio residents.

Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to every program.

The School of Graduate Studies and Research offers 35 master’s programs, a doctorate in education, and the Doctor of Physical Therapy.

YSU is also a consortium member of the Northeastern Ohio Universities Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy.

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accreditation

student profile (fall 2009)

Youngstown State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association (http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org; telephone: 312-263-0456).

undergraduate class size

Lecture–22.7 Laboratory–10.7 77% of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students; less than 5% have over 50 students

faculty

19:1 student-faculty ratio 444 full-time 83% with highest degree in their field

athletics

A Division I member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the Penguin football team competes in the Missouri Valley Football Conference; all other sports compete in the Horizon League. YSU offers eight team sports for men and 10 team sports for women.

See admission application for more information.

Total Enrollment

14,682 Women 7,852 (54%) Men 6,830 (46%) Undergraduate 13,377 Full-time 10,941 Part-time 3,741

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253 current YSU students were valedictorians of their high school class.

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1,308 students are recipients of Trustees’, President’s, Deans’ and Red & White scholarships.

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150 international students hail from 45 different countries.

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16% (2,364) of YSU students identify themselves as African American; .02% (324) identify as Latino/Hispanic, and .01% (149) as Asian/Pacific Islander.

For directions to YSU, go to www.ysu.edu/maps/directions Detroit

Office of Undergraduate Admissions

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Youngstown State University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or identity as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era.

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The College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics . ............................ 2 The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences ............................3 The Bitonte College of Health and Human Services ........................ 4 The Williamson College of Business Administration . ................ 5

reach farther than you thought you could—and touch your future.

By offering challenging programs, dedicated faculty at the top of their field, advice and help along the way, and costs that won’t drag you down after you graduate, YSU can help you do it. Check out this viewbook or go to reach.ysu.edu for the electronic version, videos and links to more information.

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is an aspirational concept. It’s about what you might want to do with your life, might dream of doing, and might—very possibly—DO. But you have to want it enough to . . .

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Academic Resources ...................... 10 Study-Abroad Programs . .............. 11 Tuition/Financial Aid ...................... 12 Campus Life/Housing .................... 14 Athletics /Campus Recreation ...... 15 Surrounding Community............... 16

The Penguin Icebreakers — your guides to YSU. Come for a visit!

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college of science, technology, engineering and mathematics • The first of its kind in Ohio public universities when it was founded in 2007, the YSU STEM College brings science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) together under one umbrella, allowing a seamless intergration of learning. With tremendous breadth among its programs and faculty, college activities range from discovery through application, offering students a diversity of experiences and opportunities.

• The YSU STEM College is a leader in partnerships with industry, providing students with exceptional opportunities for co-ops and internships that provide real-world experience and professional connections essential to future success.

• Engineering and engineering technology programs are ABET-accredited. Why is this important? Visit www.abet.org to find out.

• Faculty frequently involve undergraduate students in their research activities, providing experience on state-of-the-art equipment that is often available only to graduate students and post-docs at other universities.

majors

Anatomy & Physiology (C) Astronomy/Physics (B) Biology (B) Biology–Physical Therapy Track (B) Chemistry (B) Computer Database (C) Computer Information Systems (A, B) Computer Networking (C) Computer Science (B) Earth Science (B) Electronic Commerce Tech (C) Environmental Studies (B) Geology (B) Information Technology (A, B) Database Option (B) E-Commerce Option (B) Multimedia/Web Option (B) Network Option (B) Security Option (B) Technical Support Option (B) Information Systems Programming (C) Mathematics (B) Applied Math Track (B) Quantitative Business Track (B) Statistics Track (B) Multimedia and Web Design (C) KEY C - Certificate A - Associate B - Bachelor’s

Undergraduates in all STEM areas regularly compete in—and win—regional and statewide competitions, like bridge-building, above.

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Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine Phase I B.S./M.D. (B) Physics (B) Physics/Astronomy (B) Pre-Dentistry (B) Pre-Forestry (B) Pre-Medicine (B) Pre-Optometry (B) Pre-Osteopathy (B) Pre-Pharmacy (B) Pre-Veterinary (B) Undetermined STEM (B) The Rayen School of Engineering and Engineering Technology Chemical Engineering (B) Civil & Construction Engineering Technology (A, B) Civil Engineering (B) Construction Management Technology (C) Drafting and Design Technology (A) Electrical Engineering (B) Computer Digital Option (B) Pre-Medical Option (B) Traditional Option (B) Electrical Engineering Technology (A) Computer Option (A) Traditional Option (A) Electrical Engineering Technology (B) Electric Utility Technology (A) Power Plant Option (A) Industrial & Systems Engineering (B) Mechanical Engineering (B) Mechanical Engineering Technology (A, B) Undetermined Engineering (B) Undetermined Engineering Technology (A, B)

http://web.ysu.edu/stem 330.941.2512

college of liberal arts and social sciences • The College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences (CLASS) engages students in the study of human history, society and communication in all of its aspects including political, psychological, economic, and sociological.

• With nine departments and over 20 majors, the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences serves students majoring in the humanities and social sciences.

• The College offers significant undergraduate research and scholarship opportunities in the social sciences and humanities.

• College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences students receive excellent preparation for graduate programs, law schools and other professional programs.

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• The College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences offers access to new technology in diverse areas including geography (GIS lab, GEOWall), foreign languages (state-of-the-art learning lab), and English (journalism and writing labs). Innovative new academic programs offer hands-on experiences in fields such as forensic anthropology (above), multi-media journalism, applied gerontology, applied behavior analysis, and historic preservation.

Africana Studies (B) American Studies (B) Anthropology (B) Applied Gerontology (C) Associate in Arts (A) Economics (B) International (B) Money & Banking (B) Quantitative Methods (B) English (B) English Studies Option (B) Literature Studies Option (B)

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• The College teaches a significant portion of the general education curriculum, an integral part of the education of all Youngstown State University students.

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Foreign Languages and Literatures French (B) Italian (B) Spanish (B) General Studies (B) Geographic Information Science (C) Geography (B) Gerontology (B) History (B) Journalism (B)

http://www.ysu.edu/class 330.941.3413

Philosophy (B) Pre-Counseling Track (B) Political Science (B) Pre-Law (B) Professional Writing and Editing (B) Psychology (B) Psychology–Physical Therapy Track (B) Religious Studies (B) Pre-Counseling Track (B) Social Studies (B) Sociology (B) Undetermined Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (B)

KEY C - Certificate A - Associate B - Bachelor’s

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• Seamless integration of programs with no loss of credit to prepared students.

• State-of-the-art clinical facilities.

• A student/faculty ratio of 14:1.

• Nationally accredited programs.

• Excellent job placement of graduates.

• Competitive starting salaries for graduates.

• Assured future employment.

• Excellent licensure pass rates.

• Doctor of Physical Therapy after the bachelor’s degree for students who qualify.

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Allied Health (B) Basic Peace Officer Training (C) Clinical Laboratory Technician (A) Histotechnician Track (A) Clinical Laboratory Science (B) Criminal Justice (A) Corrections (A) Law Enforcement (A) Loss Prevention & Asset Protection (A) Criminal Justice (B) Corrections (B) Law Enforcement (B) Legal Processes (B) Loss Prevention & Asset Protection (B) Dental Hygiene (A) Dietetic Technician (A) Emergency Medical Technology (C, A)

Exercise Science (B) Exercise Science–Physical Therapy Track (B) Family & Consumer Studies (B) Food & Nutrition (B) Didactic Program (B) Coordinated Program (B) Forensic Science (B) Anthropology Track (B) Biology Track (B) Chemistry Track (B) Generalist Track (B) Hospitality Management (A, B) Medical Assisting Technology (A) Medical Coding (C) Merchandising: Fashion/Interiors (B) Nursing–BSN (B) Nursing (BSN Completion) (B)

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• The Bitonte College of Health and Human Services offers a wide range of majors, from certificates to associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees in two growing areas: the health care industry and the human services industry.

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Nursing Home Administration (B) Physical Education (B) Pre-Kindergarten (A) Public Health (B) Respiratory Care (B) School Nurse (L) Social Services Technology (A) Social Work (B) Undetermined Health & Human Services (A,B) KEY L - License C - Certificate A - Associate B - Bachelor’s

Open for business!

A new 110,000 square foot, state-of-the-art business school welcomed our students in Fall 2010. The College’s new home includes technology-enhanced classrooms, team rooms for group meetings, an office for student organizations, a café, three computer labs, the Professional Sales Lab, the Financial Services Lab, a conference center, and spaces for students to interact with business professionals and faculty members.

• Accredited by AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

• Prepares students for careers as leaders in business, government, nonprofit organizations and society.

• More than $120,000 in college-based scholarships.

• Exemplary internship program that provides career-related work experience prior to graduation.

• Professional and leadership development through internships, participation in student organizations, community service, and consulting projects with the business community.

• Participation in prestigious programs such as the FBI Honors Internship Program, Lord Mountbatten International Internship Programme, American Advertising Federation Student Competition, Society for Human Resource Management HR Games, and Students in Free Enterprise Competition.

• International business study tours to countries such as Italy, Great Britain, Hungary, the Czech Republic, China, Ireland, Brazil, and India.

• Four WCBA centers— the Williamson Center for International Business, the Nathan and Frances Monus Entrepreneurship Center, the Center for Nonprofit Leadership, and the Ohio Small Business Development Center at YSU— that offer academic programming and services to the regional business and non-profit communities.

• Focus on community engagement and service learning.

majors KEY C - Certificate A - Associate B - Bachelor’s ICP - Individualized Curriculum Program

Accounting (A, B) Advertising and Public Relations (B) Business Economics (B) Business Technology (A) Enterprise Resource Planning (C) Entrepreneurship (C) Finance (A, B)

• A student-managed $375K investment fund.

• Member of SAP University Alliance supporting the certificate in enterprise resource planning.

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General Administration (A, B) Human Resource Management (B) International Business (ICP) Labor Studies Technology (A) Management Information Systems (B) Management (A) Marketing (A) Marketing Management (B) Nonprofit Leadership (American Humanics) (C)

http://web.ysu.edu/wcba 330.941.3066

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• The Beeghly College of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Only about 50 percent of the 1,128 universities nationwide that offer teacher education programs have NCATE accreditation.

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• Education courses are taught by faculty, not graduate assistants, with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1.

• Full-time faculty in the BCOE have earned doctoral degrees and 150 years of combined experience in schools as teachers, counselors, and administrators.

• All classrooms in the BCOE are technologically enhanced, providing opportunities to integrate cutting-edge technology into all phases of the learning process.

majors KEY C - Certificate A - Associate B - Bachelor’s

Early Childhood Education, Pre-Kindergarten–Grade 3 (B) Middle Childhood Education, Grades 4–9 (B) Adolescent/Young Adult Education, Grades 7–12 Earth Science (B) Integrated Language Arts (B) Integrated Mathematics (B) Integrated Sciences (B) Integrated Social Studies (B) Life Sciences (B) Physical Sciences (B) Special Education Intervention Specialist, Grades K–12 Mild/Moderate (B) Moderate/Intensive (B) Vocational Education, Grades 4–Adult Family and Consumer Science (B) Integrated Business (B) Multi-Age Grades, Prekindergarten–Grade 12 Art (B) French (B) Health (B) Italian (B) Physical Education (B) Spanish (B) Undetermined Education (B)

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• Facilities available to students include University studios, theaters, recital halls, media labs, the McDonough Museum of Art, and SMARTS, as well as community venues such as The DeYor Performing Arts Center, Stambaugh Auditorium, and the Butler Institute of American Art. • The Dana School of Music, an all-Steinway school, provides students and faculty with the best equipment possible for the study of music.

• Diverse faculty function simultaneously as teachers, scholars, and practicing artists.

majors

Art, Studio (B) General Fine Arts (B) Graphic Design (B) Painting/ Printmaking (B) Photography (B) Spatial Arts (Ceramics/Sculpture) (B) Art History (B) Communication Studies (B) Interpersonal/Organizational Track (B) Media Track (B) Persuasion Track (B) Museum Studies (C) Music Composition (B)

KEY C - Certificate A - Associate B - Bachelor’s

Music Education (B) Instrumental (B) Keyboard (B) Vocal (B) Music History and Literature (B) Music Performance (B) Instrumental (B) Jazz (B) Keyboard (B) Organ (B) Piano (B) Recording (B) Voice (B) Music Theory (B) Telecommunication Studies (B) Theater (B) Musical Theater (B) Theater (B) Theater Studies (B) Undetermined Art (B) Undetermined Music (B)

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• The College is accredited by NASM (music), NASAD (art), and NAST (theater), one of only three universities in Ohio to hold all those accreditations simultaneously.

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Youngstown State University will provide you with everything you need to build a solid foundation for your future.

• Over 100 undergraduate majors from traditional to high-tech.

• Programs accredited by national and international accrediting bodies, including AACSB (business); ABET (engineering); and NCATE (education). YSU is accredited overall by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (see inside front cover of this viewbook).

• Outstanding faculty, 83% of whom hold the highest degree attainable in their field.

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• High-quality students—233 of them were valedictorians of their high school graduating class; many more are at YSU on academic scholarships.

• Undergraduate access to advanced equipment for research projects.

• Funding for undergraduate research projects.

• The latest computers and software.

Laura Blakeman, Intern, Akron’s Childrens Hospital, Mahoning Valley

• Study-abroad opportunities (see following pages).

• Individualized curriculum options so you can build your own major if you wish.

• On-line research services and comprehensive libraries. (see page 11)

YSU students find themselves involved in exciting research at the undergraduate level much more often than at most universities. Mark Harvey (left) prepares to test a model wind deflector inside YSU’s new wind tunnel, and Tom Krupko wades into water sampling (above, right).

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honors & scholars program

If you’re the type of student who wants to dig deeper, take on challenges, and ask big questions, you might be a candidate for Youngstown State University’s Honors and Scholars programs. Honors classes and seminars are available in all colleges to all majors, and qualified students may take honors classes or may apply to enroll in the Honors Program. If accepted into the program, you have the option of living in Cafaro House, the honors residence (pictured below). Successful completion of the program will earn you an honors diploma. It’s the kind of credential that will open many doors for you.

“Being a University Scholar has truly shaped my college experience. My love for learning has flourished in the Scholars program, thanks to the close relationships I’ve developed with professors and other students. By studying often, volunteering frequently, and spending time with my roommates, I’ve been able to get the maximum benefit from my time at YSU. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”

internships

Jenna Smaldino Junior, Nursing

Internships and co-ops with area businesses and agencies provide YSU students with essential on-thejob experience and a chance to prove their worth to potential employers . YSU’s urban location puts you close to hundreds of internship sites and to countless formal and informal networking opportunities.

Cafaro House

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Over 350 wireless network hotspots make Internet access convenient wherever you are on campus.

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Youngstown State University provides students the latest in research and instructional support.

Libraries • Maag Library 700,000 bound volumes 300,000 government documents 800,000 microforms 4 terabytes of d-space digital archives • Member of the OhioLink research consortium, providing access to over 39 million items.

• Multi-Media Center contains over 20,000 audio and video recordings.

• Wilcox Curriculum Resource Center in the Beeghly College of Education provides curriculum materials especially for education students.

Success Insurance The transition from high school to college can be challenging, both academically and personally. That’s why Youngstown State University offers support services you can rely on to smooth out the bumps in the road.

Maag Library— online research, 700,000 books, and a café.

The Center for Student Progress provides orientation, peer mentoring , tutoring, and focused assistance.

The Office of Career and Counseling Services offers career-exploration assistance, as well as help with job placement.

YSU is a veteran-friendly university, with the Office of Veterans Affairs providing a wide range of services.

Peer mentors in the Center help with the transition to for Student Progress are ready, willing, and abl e to college life.

Academic Assistance Centers • Writing Center, Math Lab, Reading and Study Skills Center— all provide tutorial and one-on-one assistance.

• Language Learning and Resource Center—for foreign-language study.

Computing Resources • Campus Internet­—Ethernet fiber-optic backbone provides high-speed access at 10,000 locations throughout campus, including all residence hall rooms; over 350 wireless network hotspots are located in common areas of primary campus buildings.

• Computing Resources— Networked computers throughout campus allow for online registration, semester grade postings, and student-account checking.

Staying Safe Youngstown State University consistently ranks among the safest public universities in Ohio, according to Uniform Crime Report statistics. A highly trained campus police force on duty 24/7/365, well-lit walkways and buildings, a network of campus emergency phones, and card-entry security systems in the residence halls keep YSU students safe and secure.

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As part of your college education, why not explore an option that will change your life? Studying in another country will expand your knowledge, broaden your cultural awareness, and boost your confidence and self awareness. It’s also a very compelling resumé item. Through YSU’s direct agreements, consortium partnerships, and individualized programs, opportunities await you in more than forty countries.

Studying abroad is more affordable than you may think, and most financial aid can be applied to approved overseas study programs. The professional staff of YSU’s Center for International Studies and Programs(CISP) is always available to help you make it happen.

At the CISP, you will receive • • • • • • •

Help with finding the right study abroad option for you The right coursework to fulfill your academic requirements Help with identifying funding sources Credit transfer Great travel advice and tips Pre-departure and re-entry orientation Help in identifying financial resources for study abroad, including scholarships and grants

Study abroad can take many different forms. Some programs offer a cultural and language immersion experience. Others offer coursework at a foreign university taught in the language of that country, which is ideal for students who have achieved proficiency in another language. In addition to programs in the English-speaking world, YSU maintains partnerships with universities in Taiwan and Turkey that offer a wide range of courses taught in English, allowing students to take a combination of language training and other academic courses in their majors.

A whole world awaits students who take advantage of study-abroad opportunities.

Studying abroad is, in the words of one student at YSU, “a life-changing experience.” Visit places you’ve only read about; meet people whose outlook on the world is quite different from your own; learn to see with new eyes. In a world gone global, you owe it to yourself.

There are also short-term programs in which students and professors travel abroad, teaching and learning along the way. reach.ysu.edu 11

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Tuition and fees at Youngstown State have been kept below the state average to allow increased access to a high-quality university education. In spite of a continuing decline in state support, YSU is still one of the best values in Ohio. And with the Western Pennsylvania Advantage tuition reduction, WPA-area residents have the same opportunity to get a great education at an affordable cost. (see graphic at right).

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According to the Census Bureau, over an adult’s working life, college graduates earn almost twice what high school graduates earn. Here are the stats:

Western PA Advantage Regional Service Area Out-of-State/International

$1.2 million high school graduates $1.6 million associate degree holders $2.1 million bachelor’s degree holders

2010-2011 Tuition and Fees Full-time, per academic year (12-16 credit hours) In-State

Conclusion? A college education makes a huge difference in your earning potential.

And keep in mind, too, that between affordable tuition and comprehensive financial aid, you’ll leave YSU with a much lighter debt load than most college graduates. That gives you more freedom and flexibility as you take your next steps.

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YSU offers an installment payment plan for tuition and housing.

YSU’s financial aid website features a scholarship-search function that will help you link up to available funds.

Check it out at www.ysu.edu/finaid/ Also see the financial aid and estimated family contribution (EFC) link from the same page.

the best part. . .

Youngstown State University offers high-quality education at an affordable cost. But the best part is that you can get all kinds of financial assistance to help you get where you’re going. A few examples of what you’ll find among YSU’s many scholarship offerings:

• Scholarships for Excellence—based on academic performance in high school. Awards range from full-ride University Scholars awards (about $14,000/ year) to awards of $4,500, $2,500, $2,000, and $1,500 per year, based on ACT or SAT scores and high school rank or GPA. The University awards these scholarships to incoming students; the awards are renewed each year you maintain your academic performance at YSU, up to four years.

• The Martin Luther King Achievement Awards are given to students from 18 area high schools. These scholarships of up to $1,500 a year are awarded on the basis of financial need.

• A need-based Housing Grant provides up to $2,000 each year for eligible students who wish to enjoy all the benefits of living on campus.

• Literally hundreds of private-donor scholarships are available in smaller amounts. Search the offerings at www.ysu.edu/finaid.

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Financial aid counselors are available to help you find the money you need.

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life

Your total college experience is, to a large extent, what you make of it. Getting involved in activities on campus is a vital part of your education, and most students who participate in co-curricular activities are more successful in their studies and in their lives after college.

At YSU, you can involve yourself in a whole world of student activities. There’s a full schedule of onand off-campus events and other excuses to get together with current and future friends.

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housing Living on campus at Youngstown State University maximizes the benefits of a college education. It involves you on a daily basis with other students and campus activities and provides the opportunity to test your values and skills. YSU offers many attractive housing options, including new campus residence halls, University Courtyard Apartments and The Flats at Wick, both within a block of campus, offers apartment-style living. For more information, visit http:/cc.ysu.edu/ student-services/livingoncampus

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Greek Sing, an annual sorority/fraternity fun— and fund­—raiser.

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athletics NCAA Div-l

oungstown State University’s NCAA Div 1-A athletics program is large and successful, involving over 350 students and fielding 8 men’s and 10 women’s teams. In recent years, they have captured four Division 1 FCS national championships and many conference crowns. With great coaching, up-todate equipment and facilities, enthusiastic fans, and outstanding academic records, YSU student athletes are a justifiably proud bunch.

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Men’s Baseball Football (FCS) Basketball Cross Country Golf Tennis Indoor Track & Field Outdoor Track & Field

Add dimension to your education at YSU at the Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center, you can climb the wall, spin, jog, play racquetball, basketball, do yoga, work out on the cardio and strength equipment, drop in at a fitness class or go for a dip in the Olympic-size pool at nearby Beeghly Center. And that’s just on the inside. Outside there are tennis courts, and playing fields for soccer, softball, and baseball.

intramural & club sports

Intramurals allow you to compete on an informal, friendly basis. It’s a great way to meet people—and stay in shape. YSU offers intramural competition on men’s, women’s, and co-rec teams. Volleyball, tennis, dodgeball, 8-ball, table tennis, badminton, frisbee, soccer—you can’t lose when you choose one of these.

Club sports teams compete with other colleges and universities, but less formally, without NCAA regulations. Choices here? Ice hockey, bowling, rugby, and lacrosse—and the option of starting your own club team.

You can reach the coaches of the various sports by visiting www.ysusports.com or by calling the Office of Intercollegiate Athletics at 330-941-2385. reach.ysu.edu 15

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off campus

Downtown offers a lively scene of watering holes and restaurants, live bands, street festivals, and the Covelli Centre (below), scene of major events and concerts.

There’s also the DeYor Performing Arts Center that features concerts and traveling shows.

YSU students 0 can enjoy 2,50 t ea gr acres of the st ju — rs outdoo m five minutes fro ill campus—in M of s ile M .

Creek Park g wooded runnin ays, w ke bi d an ls trai s, two golf course s, ke la e rg la three k boat and kaya ic cn pi rentals, ture pavilions, a na and , fé ca d an center al rm fo a spectacular . um et or rb garden/a om ro d an , ah Oh ye for frisbee.

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Recent entertainment in Youngstown has included: Comedians

Jeff Dunham Jerry Seinfeld

Bill Cosby David Spade

Music Elton John Carrie Underwood

Third Eye Blind 3 Doors Down

Trapt Saliva

Willie Nelson Nelly

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Other Fun Moscow Ballet David Copperfield Stuff Latin Festival Broadway Shows ith Hanging out w 3 BW friends at downtown.

Recent Lecturers

Jane Goodall,

Internationally known primatologist and conservationist

Toni Morrison,

Nobel Prize winner for literature

Cornel West

Leading intellectual

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A campus visit is an essential part of the college-selection process. We invite you to tour the YSU campus, meet with an admissions coordinator, and talk to current students and faculty.

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Campus Tours • Available M-F, 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; select Saturdays (call for dates and times).

• Call or schedule a visit online.

If you have a disability and need any special assistance for your visit, please call us at 330•941•2000.

We’ll be glad to make arrangements for you.

TDD: 330•941•1564

If you call ahead, we can arrange a tour, set up appointments with key people, and give you the personal attention you deserve.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions 330•941•2000 877•468•6978 toll-free 330•941•3674 fax enroll@ysu.edu www.ysu.edu Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships 330•941•3505 330•941•1659 fax ysufinaid@ysu.edu www.ysu.edu/finaid

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Undergraduate Majors, Certificates and Tracks offered Accounting (A, B) Advertising and Public Relations (B) Africana Studies (B) Allied Health (B) American Humanics (C) American Studies (B) Anatomy & Physiology (C) Anthropology (B) Applied Gerontology (C) Art History (B) Art Studio (B) General Fine Arts (B) Graphic Design (B) Painting/Printmaking (B) Photography (B) Spatial Arts (Ceramics/Sculpture) (B) Associate in Arts (A) Astronomy/Physics (B) Basic Peace Officer Training (C) Biology (B) Biology–Physical Therapy Track (B)* Business Economics (B) Business Technology (A) Chemistry (B) Clinical Laboratory Science (B) Clinical Laboratory Technician (A) Histotechnician Track (A) Communication Studies (B) Interpersonal/Organizational Track (B) Media Track (B) Persuasion Track (B) Computer Database (C) Computer Information Systems (A,B) Computer Networking (C) Computer Science (B) Criminal Justice (A) Corrections (A) Law Enforcement (A) Loss Prevention and Asset Protection (A) Criminal Justice (B) Corrections (B) Law Enforcement (B) Legal Processes (B) Loss Prevention and Asset Protection (B) Dental Hygiene (A) Dietetic Technician (A) Earth Science (B) Economics (B) International (B) Money and Banking (B) Quantitative Methods (B)

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Education Adolescent/Young Adult Education Grades 7-12 Earth Science (B) Integrated Language Arts (B) Integrated Mathematics (B) Integrated Sciences (B) Integrated Social Studies (B) Life Sciences (B) Physical Sciences (B) Early Childhood Education Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 3 (B) Middle Childhood Education Grades 4 - 9 (B) Multi-Age Grades Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 12 Art (B) French (B) Health (B) Italian (B)

Physical Education (B)

Spanish (B) Special Education

Mild/Moderate (B)

Moderate/Intensive (B) Vocational Education Grades 4 - Adult

Integrated Business (B)

Family and Consumer Science (B) Engineering Chemical Engineering (B) Civil & Construction Engineering Technology (A,B) Civil Engineering (B) Construction Management Technology (C) Drafting and Design Technology (A) Electrical Engineering (B) Computer Digital Option (B) Pre-Medical Option (B) Traditional Option (B) Electrical Engineering Technology (A) Computer Option (A) Traditional Option (A) Electrical Engineering Technology (B) Electric Utility Technology (A) Power Plant Option (A) Industrial & Systems Engineering (B) Mechanical Engineering (B) Mechanical Engineering Technology (A, B) Electronic Commerce Technology (C) Emergency Medical Technology (C, A)

English (B) English Studies Option (B) Literature Studies Option (B) Enterprise Resource Planning (C) Entrepreneurship (C) Environmental Studies (B) Exercise Science (B) Exercise Science–Physical Therapy Track (B)* Family and Consumer Studies (B) Finance (A, B) Food and Nutrition (B) Didactic Program (B) Coordinated Program (B) Foreign Languages and Literatures French (B) Italian (B) Spanish (B) Forensic Science (B) Anthropology Track (B) Biology Track (B) Chemistry Track (B) Generalist Track (B) General Administration (B) General Studies (B) Geographic Information Science (C) Geography (B) Geology (B) Gerontology (B) History (B) Hospitality Management (A, B) Human Resource Management (B) Information Systems Programming (C) Information Technology (A, B) Database Option (B) E-Commerce Option (B) Multimedia/Web Option (B) Network Option (B) Security Option (B) Technical Support Option (B) Journalism (B) Labor Studies Technology (A) Management (A) Management Information Systems (B) Marketing (A) Marketing Management (B) Mathematics (B) Applied Math Track (B) Quantitative Business Track (B) Statistics Track (B) Medical Assisting Technology (A) Medical Coding (C) Merchandising: Fashion and Interiors (B)

Multimedia and Web Design (C) Museum Studies (C) Music Composition (B) Music Education (B) Instrumental (B) Keyboard (B) Vocal (B) Music History and Literature (B) Music Performance (B) Instrumental (B) Jazz (B) Keyboard (B) Organ (B) Piano (B) Recording (B) Voice (B) Music Theory (B) Non-Profit Leadership (American Humanites) (C) Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine Phase I B.S/M.D Nursing (B) Nursing (RN/BSN Completion) (B) Nursing Home Administration (B) Peace Officer Training (C) Philosophy (B) Pre-Counseling Track (B) Physical Education (B) Physics (B) Physics/Astronomy (B) Political Science (B) Pre-Forestry (B) Pre-Kindergarten (A) Pre-Law (B) Pre-Medical Programs Pre-Dentistry (B) Pre-Medicine (B) Pre-Optometry (B) Pre-Osteopathy (B) Pre-Pharmacy (B) Pre-Veterinary (B) Professional Writing and Editing (B) Psychology (B) Psychology–Physical Therapy Track (B)* Public Health (B) Religious Studies (B) Pre-Counseling Track (B) Respiratory Care (B) School Nurse (L) Social Services Technology (A) Social Studies (B) Social Work (B) Sociology (B)

Telecommunications Studies (B) Theater (B) Musical Theater (B) Theater (B) Theater Studies (B) Undetermined Art (B) Education (B) Engineering (B) Engineering Technology (A, B) Health & Human Services (A, B) Liberal Arts & Social Sciences (B) Music (B) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) (B) *Physical Therapy is a doctoral program (DPT)

Also Available: • Individualized Curriculum Programs • Honors Program in all colleges • Military Science (ROTC) KEY (C) Certificate (A) Associate (B) Bachelor (L) License

Youngstown State University is committed to a campus environment that values all individuals and groups, and to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons without regard to sex, race, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, handicap/disability, or identification as a disabled and/or Vietnam-era veteran.

The University is also committed to the principles of affirmative action and acts in accordance with state and federal laws.

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