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Institution Statistics
  • Tuition (Out/In State)
    $16,542 / $7,718
  • Average Financial Aid
    $8,378

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    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    1837 University Circle
    Cheyney, PA 19319-0200
    General information
    (610) 399-2275

    Type of institution: Public, 4-year or above
    Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
    Degrees offered: Bachelor degrees, Masters degrees
    Accreditation
    Carnegie classification: Master's Colleges and Universities (smaller programs)
    Number of students: 1,586 (2010) 1,508 (undergraduate)
    2010-2009 Undergraduate application fee:$ 20

    Estimated academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
    Tuition and Fees 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011
    In-State $ 6,412 $ 7,089 $ 7,360 $ 7,718
    Out of State $ 14,268 $ 15,219 $ 15,796 $ 16,542
    Books and Supplies $ 1,250 $ 1,300 $ 1,300 $ 1,300
    On-Campus
    Room and board $ 6,586 $ 7,156 $ 7,746 $ 8,486
    Other Expenses $ 2,600 $ 2,655 $ 3,602 $ 1,716
    Off Campus
    Room and board $ 3,600 $ 6,886 $ 8,988 $ 8,988
    Other Expenses $ 4,500 $ 2,651 $ 4,132 $ 2,694
    Off Campus w/ family
    Other Expenses $ 3,400 $ 3,511 $ 5,010 $ 3,572

    Financial aid 2009-2010

    Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

    Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
    Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 76% $ 4,920
    State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 40% $ 4,759
    Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 15% $ 3,082
    Loans to students 83% $ 7,819
     
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    Degrees offered by Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Art

    Students may be admitted into a program leading to a bachelor of arts degree with a major concentration in art. Students who carry a major concentration in another discipline may elect to carry a minor concentration in art. Students who wish to be considered for the Art major should present a portfolio...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Biology

    An undergraduate degree in biology prepares students to enter professional schools of dentistry, medicine, physical therapy, veterinary medicine, and graduate school in biological sciences, nursing, pharmaceutical, microbiology, and research in biomedical and biotechnology.

    General Education......................................

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Biology / Chemistry Dual

    Students receive preparation for pursuing advanced degrees in the field of chemistry and biology.

    General Education ..............................................57

    Major Field Requirements ...................................50
    SCH 111 and 112, General Chemistry I and II............8
    SCH 201 and 202,...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Business Administration
    Accounting

    The department promotes academic excellence and the development of the student as a professional leader. The primary aim is to equip graduating students to become successful business professionals, business owners or to pursue graduate studies. The instructional philosophy stresses the demonstrative...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Business Administration
    Finance

    The department promotes academic excellence and the development of the student as a professional leader. The primary aim is to equip graduating students to become successful business professionals, business owners or to pursue graduate studies. The instructional philosophy stresses the demonstrative...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Business Administration
    Management

    The department promotes academic excellence and the development of the student as a professional leader. The primary aim is to equip graduating students to become successful business professionals, business owners or to pursue graduate studies. The instructional philosophy stresses the demonstrative...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Business Administration
    Marketing

    The department promotes academic excellence and the development of the student as a professional leader. The primary aim is to equip graduating students to become successful business professionals, business owners or to pursue graduate studies. The instructional philosophy stresses the demonstrative...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Chemistry

    Graduates are prepared for careers of chemistry in government agencies and industries, including chemical and oil, pharmaceutical and health
    care, manufacturing, and environmental and pollution control companies.

    General Education ..............................................57

    Major Field Requirements...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Communication Arts

    The Communication Arts program prepares students for careers in print or broadcast journalism or in public relations. A broad liberal arts background is emphasized, as is mastery of radio, television, and print media. Internships are arranged for qualified students.

    General Education
    Major Field Requirements...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Communication Technology

    This program is designed to provide both theoretical and practical learning experiences centered around electronic communications. Emphasis is placed on the development of skills to apply the techniques to routine types of investigation, and to communicate the data acquired through these techniques...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Computer and Information Sciences

    The computer science program is designed to educate the student in computer science with primary areas of application in business, mathematics, and scientific problem solving. These applications are taught with emphasis on the principles of software engineering. Courses rely heavily on the use of microcomputers,...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Early Childhood Education (N-3)

    The early childhood education degree program is planned to develop teachers who are capable of making informed decisions about the learning environments in which young children flourish emotionally, intellectually, socially, and physically. Candidates engage in designing and implementing developmentally...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Education
    Biology

    Students graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology secondary education are qualified to enter areas of education and health
    care. In addition to receiving preparation for a career in biology, students also receive the professional and specialized preparation essential for the effective...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Education
    Chemistry

    Graduates with the bachelor of science are also qualified to pursue advanced study. Graduate programs for which a bachelor of science
    degree is required are in chemistry, chemical engineering, clinical chemistry, environmental science, forensic chemistry, medicine, and public
    health. In addition to receiving...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Education
    English

    General Education ————..——......................54
    Including the following for 9 cr. (Core electives).
    HEN 114 Fundamentals of Speech —.................3
    HEN 211 World Literature-I———...—...................3
    HEN 212 World Literature-II ————....................3
    HEN 319 Advanced Composition (or)
    HEN 421...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Education
    French

    The four-year secondary school French curriculum leads to a bachelor of science in education degree and secondary certification. The program enables students to speak, understand, read, and write French fluently and provides them with a general background in French literature, culture, and civilization....

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Education
    General Science

    General Education.............................................. 57

    Professional Education Courses (See requirements
    under secondary education.).............................32


    Major Field Requirements................................... 45
    SCH 111 and 112, General Chemistry I and II .........8
    SLF 110...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Education
    Mathemetics

    The mathematics education curriculum offers a concentration in education and psychology courses necessary for attaining secondary certification in mathematics.

    Curriculum Requirements:
    MAT 170, 260, – Calculus II, III, ——.........8
    MAT 202, Foundations of Mathematics————.3
    MAT 203, Linear Algebra I...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Education
    Spanish

    The four-year Bachelor of Science in education program with a concentration in Spanish qualifies students for certification in teaching Spanish in
    secondary schools. The program provides students not only with the necessary skills to use Spanish language fluently but also to appreciate
    Spanish and Spanish-American...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Elementary Education (K-6)

    The elementary education degree program is planned for students who wish to become teachers at the elementary level. Coursework and field experiences focus on developing entry level skills and knowledge needed to make informed decisions about the current and emerging diagnostic and instructional strategies...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    English (BA)

    This liberal arts program prepares students for careers in a wide range of fields requiring critical analysis and verbal fluency. English majors are
    equipped for graduate study in communications arts, education, humanities, law, literature, and social sciences. Students are encouraged to
    spend one semester...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Family and Consumer Sciences Education (K-12)

    The family and consumer sciences education program is a field of study centered on the family as a social system. The program requires candidates to demonstrate knowledge of and competence in teaching the fundamental concepts of family and consumer sciences necessary for the teacher at the K-12 levels. ...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Fashion Merchandising, Design and Textiles
    Fashion Design

    The Fashion Merchandising, Design and Textiles program provides students with the competencies necessary for success in careers within the textile and apparel industries. Students may select Fashion Design as an area of specializations within the program.

    The Fashion Design concentration focuses on...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Fashion Merchandising, Design and Textiles
    Fashion Merchandising

    The Fashion Merchandising, Design and Textiles program provides students with the competencies necessary for success in careers within the textile and apparel industries. Students may select Fashion Merchandising as an area of specialization within the program.

    Fashion Merchandising focuses on the...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Fashion Merchandising, Design and Textiles
    Merchandising and Design

    The Fashion Merchandising, Design and Textiles program provides students with the competencies necessary for success in careers within the textile and apparel industries. Students may select Textile Merchandising and Design as an area of specialization within the program.

    The Textile Merchandising and...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    General Science

    Students receive diverse training in physical and natural sciences encompassing various topics.

    General Education.............................................. 57

    Major Field Requirements.................................. 45

    SCH 111 and 112, General Chemistry I and II ...........8
    SLF 110 and 111,...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Geographic information science

    Geographic information science (GIScience), the interface between geography and computer technology is a professional need within the United States and internationally. GIS positions are available in the private sector and in all levels of government, municipal, state, and federal. A "Geographic Information...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Geography

    The geography program is based on a core of regional and topical courses including World Geography, Physical Geography, Cartography and Urban Geography. Courses enable students to understand spatial relationships of human activities, utilization of world resources and skills for map making and map interpretation....

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management

    The undergraduate degree program in hotel, restaurant, and tourism management is designed to prepare students for managerial positions in
    the hospitality industry. The program of study has been developed as a broad-based program of study and experiences in general and professional education. It is designed...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Mathematics

    The B.A. in Mathematics enables students to receive basic preparation for a career in their choice, such as scientific research, engineering,
    other science areas, and service in industry and government. In all cases, students receive a sound preparation for graduate study in the field
    of mathematics. ...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Medical Technology

    Students receive intensive training in the areas of science, such as chemistry, biology, microbiology, and immunology that are essential for
    gaining admission in a clinical program designed to complete the student's training for certification as a clinical laboratory scientist or a medical
    technologist....

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Music

    Students may seek a bachelor of arts degree with a concentration in music. Students interested in this area should contact the department office of music faculty advisors for further information. The bachelor of arts program gives students:

    A knowledge of theory and construction of music;
  • An understanding...

  • Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Political Science

    The political science program is designed to prepare students for careers in public and private sector organizations including careers in business, state and local law, national government, journalism, international finance, political campaigns and interest groups. Political science courses provide valuable...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Psychology

    Psychology is the study of human behavior and of the internal and external patterns that affect others and us. Courses range from General Psychology to Child Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Psychology of the African American Experience. Psychology can prepare students for graduate education in clinical,...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Recreation, Health and Physical Education

    The liberal arts recreation program, leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science, educates students as generalists in the field, preparing them for job opportunities in any recreation setting.

    The program provides:

  • The understanding of concepts, of leisure philosophies, of recreation and the development...

  • Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Social Relations

    The goals of the Social Relations program are threefold. First, to provide students with a broad liberal education. Second, to prepare students for graduate study in diverse fields, such as sociology, criminal justice, law, and social work. Third, to give students the knowledge base and skills necessary...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Social Science

    The Social Science major is an interdisciplinary approach to the study of society and its problems. Majors in this program acquire knowledge and skills in several areas of Social Science – including Political Science, Geography, History, Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Anthropology. The program prepares...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Special Education

    The four-year, competency-based program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in education and state certification for teaching the mentally and/or physically handicapped children.

    A cumulative development program design provides an opportunity for candidates to complete a sequence of six developmental...

    Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor degree
    Theater Arts

    Students can earn a B.A. degree in theatre by taking courses already approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and they
    can also earn a degree in theatre education. Cheyney's theater arts program has a strong second area of concentration in black drama,
    as well as other second areas of concentration...

     

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