C.W. POST CAMPUS • LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY
Transcription
C.W. POST CAMPUS • LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY
C . W. P O S T C A M P U S • L O N G I S L A N D U N I V E R S I T Y I Found It Here… C.W. Post Campus of Long Island university As you begin your college search, it’s not uncommon to be asking yourself a number of questions. Where do I want to go? What do I want to be? Will I get in? Can I afford it? We know that looking for the right college can be overwhelming, but it’s also an exciting time! As a C.W. Post student, you will benefit from a broad based liberal arts education that offers the best of both worlds: the intimacy and individualized attention of a small college, combined with the technology, expertise and opportunities of any upper tier institution. And, when it comes time to graduate, you will have the powerful name of LIU on your résumé. So look no further than the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University…an academic experience that will propel you to your highest potential — and beyond. I’m Looking For… MY MAJOR..................................................................................................... 2 FASCINATING PROFESSORS......................................................................... 3 DISTINCTION ............................................................................................. 4-5 A BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS CLOSE TO NYC .................................................... 6-7 MY SPACE .................................................................................................. 8-9 A LIVE CAMPUS ..................................................................................... 10-11 A HELPING HAND .................................................................................. 12-13 A GYM, A LIBRARY AND A LATTÉ ......................................................... 14-15 JOB EXPERIENCE .................................................................................. 16-17 WINNING TEAMS .................................................................................... 18-19 WAYS TO GIVE BACK ............................................................................. 20-21 PEOPLE WHO ARE JUST LIKE ME (AND MAYBE SOME WHO AREN’T) ................ 22 MONEY TO PAY FOR IT ALL......................................................................... 23 ADMISSION TO C.W. POST.......................................................................... 24 Apply Early! liu.edu/cwpost/apply • page 1 I’m Looking For… MY MAJor Choose from more than 250 accredited undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees, and advanced certificates in a wide range of disciplines, from business and biology to art and music. Whatever your passion, you will find it at C.W. Post! • If you need help choosing a major or navigating the one you’ve selected, C.W. Post’s academic and career counselors are with you every step of the way. • Pursue your major on your terms, with your schedule. C.W. Post offers four semesters: Fall, Spring, Winter and Summer. • Take advantage of numerous extracurricular activities, groups and clubs to augment your classroom studies. Write for the school paper, play in a consortium or fundraise for a local charity. liu.edu/cwpost/academics Undergraduate Programs Bachelor of Arts • Bachelor of Science • Bachelor of Fine Arts • Bachelor of Music The following includes bachelor’s and accelerated degrees as well as specializations/concentrations within degree programs. College of Education and Information Sciences Art Education (Birth to Grade 12) Biology: Adolescence Education (7-12) Chemistry: Adolescence Education (7-12) Childhood Education (1-6) Computer Science Early Childhood Education (B-12) Earth Science: Adolescence Education (7-12) English: Adolescence Education (7-12) French: Adolescence Education (7-12) Health Education Information Management and Technology Information Systems Italian: Adolescence Education (7-12) Mathematics: Adolescence Education (7-12) Music Education (B-12) Physical Education Physical Education and Health Education Social Studies: Adolescence Education (7-12) Spanish: Adolescence Education (7-12) Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology College of Liberal Arts and Sciences American Studies Applied Mathematics with Computer Science Biology Biology: Adolescence Education (7-12) Chemistry Chemistry: Adolescence Education (7-12) Comparative Languages Criminal Justice Earth Science: Adolescence Education (7-12) Earth System Science Economics English English: Adolescence Education (7-12) Environmental Science French French: Adolescence Education (7-12) Forensic Science Geography Geology History Interdisciplinary Studies** International Studies Italian Italian: Adolescence Education (7-12) Mathematics Mathematics: Adolescence Education (7-12) Mathematics/Physics Philosophy Physical Education Physics Political Science Psychology Social Studies: Adolescence Education (7-12) Sociology Spanish Spanish: Adolescence Education (7-12) Undecided College of Management Accountancy Business Administration Finance Health Care Administration International Business Management Marketing Public Administration School of Health Professions and Nursing Biomedical Science: Clinical Laboratory Science Biomedical Science: Cytotechnology Biomedical Technology Health Information Management* Apply Early! liu.edu/cwpost/apply • page 2 Nursing (Transfer Program for RNs only)** Nutrition Radiologic Technology** Social Work School of Visual and Performing Arts Acting** Art Education (B-12) Art History and Theory Art Therapy Arts Management** Dance Studies** Digital Art and Design** Electronic Media (Broadcasting)** Film Fine Arts** Instrumental Performance** Journalism, Print and Electronic** Music** Music Education (B-12)** Photography Public Relations Theatre Arts** Vocal Performance** Pre-Professional Programs Pre-Engineering Math Pre-Engineering Physics Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Respiratory Therapy *Partially online **Additional departmental requirements apply for admission. Contact department for details. FASCInAtInG ProFeSSorS C.W. Post professors don’t just teach — • You’ll see our faculty in every major media outlet, they DO. Our faculty are hands-on including CNN, Forbes.com, ABC News and experts in their fields, and they want you The New York Times. to become one too. Learn things you • Professors publish journals and books, offering fresh will never find in a textbook through and innovative perspectives on contemporary issues. experiential education. Join your • Your professors want you to succeed. Feel free to classmates as they save ocean marine approach them before or after class for extra help life, lobby in Albany, perform on and guidance. Manhattan stages, and more! liu.edu/cwpost/academics I’m Looking For … TWO DEGREES IN ONE Make the most of your time at C.W. Post with our accelerated and dual degree programs that allow qualified students to complete requirements for both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in a shortened time frame, usually five years. In addition to saving time, students can realize a monetary savings equivalent to a year of full-time graduate study. liu.edu/cwpost/accelerated Accountancy (B.S./M.S.) Accountancy/Business Administration (B.S./M.B.A.) Adolescence Education: English (Grades 7-12) /English (B.S./M.A.) Adolescence Education: Mathematics (Grades 7-12) /Applied Mathematics (B.S./M.S.) Adolescence Education: Spanish (Grades 7-12) /Spanish (B.S./M.A.) Business Administration (B.S./M.B.A.) Criminal Justice (B.A./M.S.) Health Care Administration (B.S./M.P.A.) History/Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12) (Pedagogy Only) (B.A./M.S.) Information Management and Technology/Information Technology Education (B.S./M.S.) Information Systems (B.S./M.S.) International Studies/Business Administration (B.A./M.B.A.) Political Science (B.A./M.A.) Political Science/Public Administration (B.A./M.P.A.) Public Administration (B.S./M.P.A.) QUICK FACTS: Student-toFaculty Ratio: 12-to-1 Average Class Size: 19 Number of Full-Time Faculty: 307 Undergraduates: 4,600 Majors: 100 Apply Early! liu.edu/cwpost/apply • page 3 I’m Looking For… dIStInCtIon Students who perform exceptionally well are invited to become members of our Honor Societies, which recognize and reward scholarly achievement across a broad range of majors. High grades also will land you on the Dean’s List – a stamp of excellence on your transcript that is recognized by graduate and professional schools as well as future employers. Honor Societies include: • Alpha Phi Sigma – Criminal Justice • Beta Beta Beta – Biology • Beta Kappa Chi – Natural Sciences and Mathematics • Delta Mu Delta – Business and Accountancy • Omicron Delta Epsilon – Economics • Psi Chi – Psychology • Sigma Delta Pi – Spanish liu.edu/cwpost/honorsocieties MARK OF DISTINCTION: C.W. Post is ranked among the Best Regional Universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report, 2012 Edition Best Colleges Apply Early! liu.edu/cwpost/apply • page 4 The C.W. Post Honors Program is designed for academically motivated freshman and transfer students of all majors. In classroom settings of no more than 20 students, you will participate with faculty in thought-provoking discussions that will challenge and transform you. A diverse group of students join with faculty in selecting the Honors Program electives, and every student in the program works with a faculty mentor on research leading to an undergraduate thesis in the major. This will be your best professional credential! The extracurricular Merit Fellowship provides you with opportunities to visit museums, attend theatre performances and concerts, and explore Long Island’s preserves and parks. All Honors students receive generous scholarships, and many choose to study abroad. liu.edu/cwpost/honors The academic programs of C.W. Post are registered with the New York State Education Department and accredited by the Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. liu.edu/cwpost/accreditations Apply Early! liu.edu/cwpost/apply • page 5 I’m Looking For… A BeAutIFuL CAMPuS CLoSe to nYC Who said you can’t have Broadway AND the beach? You truly can have the best of both worlds at C.W. Post, a campus that feels like a small town, with all the opportunities and excitement of the big city! The campus is a safe, beautiful and serene setting where everyone knows your name. But the hustle and bustle of New York City is only a short train ride away! Our location enables you to be a part of the city without being around it 24-7. • C.W. Post is located on Long Island’s famed Gold Coast, considered one of the most beautiful regions of the country, according to Forbes.com. • We are also one of the safest campuses in the U.S., according to the Daily Beast. • Head west and you’re in the middle of Manhattan. • Head east and you’re in the heart of the Hamptons. liu.edu/cwpost/visit Apply Early! liu.edu/cwpost/apply • page 6 Apply Early! liu.edu/cwpost/apply • page 7 I’m Looking For… MY SPACe Think of your new dorm room as a blank canvas to express yourself. Cover the walls in posters, art, photos of family and friends — anything you want! Hang some curtains, get some cool bedding, and transform the space into your own personal oasis. Best part? No one can tell you how to decorate your space. It’s yours! • Eight campus residence halls, from quiet study to semi-private suites. All come with furniture, free DirectTV and Internet access. • Easy walking distance to classes, dining halls, the Pratt Recreation Center, club meetings, concerts, free movies in the cinema, and major events like Homecoming and the Pratt After Dark Carnival. liu.edu/cwpost/reslife Apply Early! liu.edu/cwpost/apply • page 8 Research shows that students who live on campus enjoy college more, build more friendships, and earn higher grades. Apply Early! liu.edu/cwpost/apply • page 9 I’m Looking For… A LIVe CAMPuS College isn’t just about books and studying — it’s about having fun and being social! Whether you’re looking for a campus club or a nightclub, C.W. Post has plenty of activities. With more than • Music lover? We’re home to Tilles Center for the 80 student clubs and organizations, Performing Arts and a nationally renowned an active Greek Life, and a bustling Department of Music. recreation center, you won’t run out of • Student Life organizes trips to legendary concert things to do on campus. venues — Nassau Coliseum, Madison Square Garden and Jones Beach. • Fashionista? Shop ’til you drop at nearby Roosevelt Field Mall, the largest high-end shopping mall in the state of New York and eighth in the country. • Sports fan? You’re in the land of the Yankees, Mets, Giants, Jets, Knicks, Nets, Rangers, Islanders, Ducks and more sports leagues and teams than you can shake a hockey stick at. Apply Early! liu.edu/cwpost/apply • page 10 Apply Early! liu.edu/cwpost/apply • page 11 I’m Looking For… A HeLPInG HAnd When you want to take your studies to the next level, we have you covered. C.W. Post provides free tutoring when you need it most. Tutors can assist you with special projects, note-taking, time management and preventing exam anxiety. Peer and faculty tutors work within your schedule and provide encouragement and patience every step of the way. • Tutoring in-person, online or via Skype®. • Select from specialized centers in writing, math, science and foreign languages. • Our academic and career advisors are ready to help you find the tutoring, mentoring or learning support service that’s right for you. liu.edu/cwpost/tutoring Apply Early! liu.edu/cwpost/apply • page 12 Every C.W. Post student is assigned a personal academic and career advisor. You will meet with your advisor throughout your college career to make sure you are on track to graduate on time. Apply Early! liu.edu/cwpost/apply • page 13 I’m Looking For… A GYM, A LIBrArY And A LAttÉ Go to the gym for your body. Go to the library for your mind. Go to Starbucks® for your sanity. Yeah, we know college life is crazy. We’ve been there. That’s why we have all these resources on campus • A full workout gym, heated pool, and specialty classes to make your life a little bit easier. Burn (including Zumba, kick-boxing and yoga) come with off some steam at the gym, write papers your free gym membership. at the library, and do it all like a rock star • The library isn’t just on campus, it’s also online. Use thanks to a little caffeine kick. online resources and live-chat with a librarian for immediate assistance. • Hungry? From a sushi bar and Subway® to an all-youcan-eat buffet at Winnick Student Center, we have something to suit everyone’s taste. Apply Early! liu.edu/cwpost/apply • page 14 Apply Early! liu.edu/cwpost/apply • page 15 I’m Looking For… JoB eXPerIenCe Learning for the sake of learning is great, but let’s face it: you want a job! Take advantage of C.W. Post’s outstanding cooperative education and internship programs. Match your strengths, desires and dreams to real-world employment opportunities. Our students work at the Museum of Natural History, CHANEL®, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, political offices, The New York Times, Z100 and hundreds of other organizations. Our Career Services Office provides: • Résumé-building, job interviewing workshops, career fairs and an online database of job openings. • Networking with employers and recruiters. • Co-ops and internships where students earn, on average, $4,000 per semester. Apply Early! liu.edu/cwpost/apply • page 16 Apply Early! liu.edu/cwpost/apply • page 17 I’m Looking For… WInnInG teAMS Home to 15 NCAA Division II teams, Post Pride is everywhere! Year after year, the Pioneers are among the highestranked teams in the country and continue to raise the mark in collegiate competition with numerous appearances in NCAA championships and conference tournaments. C.W. Post has won five NCAA championships in its history (men’s lacrosse – 3; women’s lacrosse – 2) while continuing to encourage a strong balance of success both on the field and in the classroom. • 146 student-athletes were recognized by the 2010-2011 East Coast Conference (ECC) Commissioner’s Honor Roll for achieving a 3.25 GPA or higher • Women’s swim team earned highest GPA among all Division II swimming and dive teams for 2010 and 2011 • Men’s lacrosse won consecutive national championships • Softball is #2 in the NCAA and 25th in the country • Women’s soccer 2010 ECC Champions • Men’s and women’s basketball 2011 ECC Champions Apply Early! liu.edu/cwpost/apply • page 18 Men Baseball • Basketball • Cross Country • Football • Lacrosse • Soccer Women Basketball • Cross Country • Lacrosse • Field Hockey • Softball • Soccer • Swimming • Tennis • Volleyball Intramural • Basketball – men and women • Flag Football – men and women • Soccer – coed • Softball – coed • Volleyball – coed Club Sports • Crew • Equestrian • Ice Hockey liu.edu/cwpost/pioneers Apply Early! liu.edu/cwpost/apply • page 19 I’m Looking For… WAYS to GIVe BACK Community service is an important part of the C.W. Post experience, and our students give back in a variety of ways, from building homes in Mexico to building websites for local nonprofits; from organizing food drives to volunteering at soup kitchens; from teaching children with disabilities how to ride a bicycle, to walking for a cure. • Support a cause that’s important to you — or create your own — in any of our clubs and organizations on campus. • Students serve the community through C.W. Post Religious Life, which represents a wide spectrum of faith traditions. • When the world needs help, C.W. Post students take action. They’ve supported Japan, Haiti, Indonesia, Norway, and many other countries needing assistance. Apply Early! liu.edu/cwpost/apply • page 20 Some of our community service organizations include: Newman Club Center for Community Inclusion Sustainability Committee Long Island Women’s Institute Institute of Education for Social Justice P.E.A.C.E. (Protecting Every Aspect Concerning the Environment) liu.edu/cwpost/neighbor Apply Early! liu.edu/cwpost/apply • page 21 I’m Looking For… PeoPLe WHo Are JuSt LIKe Me (AND MAYBE SOME WHO AREN’T) The world is becoming smaller, but there’s so much to do and see outside of the United States. Study abroad turns the world into your classroom. You can earn college credit by spending a year, • C.W. Post offers nearly a dozen study abroad programs, a semester, or a summer studying in including Long Island University’s Global College. London, Turkey, Thailand, India, Japan, • Students receive academic credit for courses and can People’s Republic of China, Costa Rica, apply most of their financial aid toward program costs. Australia and Taiwan. Every undergraduate You can also study abroad and receive credit through is eligible to take one winter or summer certain non-affiliated programs. travel course, the tuition for which is • Employers are impressed by students who have reimbursed upon graduation from international experience, and studying abroad can help C.W. Post. boost your résumé in a competitive job market. Apply Early! liu.edu/cwpost/apply • page 22 MoneY to PAY For It ALL C.W. Post is committed to making a quality, private education affordable by offering more than 45 grants and scholarships for freshman and transfer students, ranging from $3,000 to $25,000 per year. liu.edu/cwpost/scholarships • Each year, more than $125 million in scholarships and financial aid is awarded to our students. • C.W. Post’s experienced financial aid counselors will work closely with you and your family to make sure you receive the highest amount of aid possible. • Our free College Affordability Seminars can help you get started. Register for the next one at liu.edu/cwpost/yes liu.edu/cwpost/finaid CAn I AFFord C.W. PoSt? Yes! A quality private education is within your reach. In fact, 83 percent of our students receive some form of financial aid to meet the costs of college. Our student body reflects a range of family income levels. SALARY RANGES*: 50% ($40,000-$129,000) 25% (below $39,000) 25% (above $130,000) *Salary ranges are taken from parent gross adjusted income from students who completed the FAFSA for 2010-2011. Apply Early! liu.edu/cwpost/apply • page 23 I’m Looking For… AdMISSIon to C.W. PoSt Applying to C.W. Post gives you the opportunity to share information about yourself, including your high school preparation, standardized test scores, interests and goals. We will evaluate your academic achievements and the curricular rigor of your academic history, your leadership potential, the depth of your participation in community service, extra-curricular activities and your overall interest in attending the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University. Applications for freshman admission are accepted beginning December 1 for enrollment at C.W. Post in the fall, and October 1 for enrollment in the spring. You can apply online via the Common Application or the C.W. Post online application at liu.edu/cwpost/onlineapp; you can also print a paper version. For additional information, contact the C.W. Post Admissions Office at 516-299-2900 or [email protected]. To register for an Admissions event or to schedule a campus tour, visit liu.edu/cwpost/yes. Apply Early! liu.edu/cwpost/apply • page 24 C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University C.W. Post is distinguished by programs of excellence with small classes in accountancy, business, education and information sciences, health professions and nursing, visual and performing arts, and liberal arts and sciences. The wooded suburban campus, only 20 miles from New York City, is home to the renowned Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, Hillwood Art Museum and WCWP-FM. C.W. Post offers the Ph.D. in Information Studies, the Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology and the Ed.D. in Interdisciplinary Educational Studies. The campus also provides an array of health and fitness resources, including the ultra-modern Pratt Recreation Center. About Long Island University In its ninth decade of providing access to the American dream through excellence in higher education, Long Island University is a multicampus, diverse, doctoral institution of higher learning. One of the largest and most comprehensive private universities in the country, Long Island University offers 560 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs and certificates, and educates over 27,000* students in degree-credit and continuing education programs in Brooklyn, Brookville (C.W. Post), Brentwood, Riverhead, and the Hudson Graduate Centers in Rockland and Westchester Counties. The Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences prepares students for successful careers in the fields of pharmacy and health care. The University’s Global College provides a wide range of study abroad options at overseas centers in China, Costa Rica and India, and through program offerings in Australia, Taiwan, Thailand and Turkey. Long Island University’s more than 600 full-time faculty members provide outstanding instruction, which is supplemented by internships and cooperative education opportunities. The accomplishments of more than 178,000 living alumni are a testament to the success of its mission – providing the highest level of education to people from all walks of life. The University’s NCAA Division I and II athletic teams, nationally renowned George Polk Awards in journalism and Tilles Center for the Performing Arts provide enrichment for students and the community. *This number includes high school students enrolled in one or more degree-credit courses. Find What You’re Looking For! liu.edu/cwpost/apply twitter.com/cwpostliu facebook.com/cwpostadmissions youtube.com/cwpostliu youniversitytv.com/colleges/liu