2013 – 2014
ADVISING
MANUAL
for
300
DCCC Students
TRANSFERRING TO
Penn State University
Updated 12/13
Delaware County Community College Transfer Office
Making the Transition
The Admissions Process for Transfer Students
So you’re thinking
about transferring to
Penn State University...
We are pleased that
you’re considering
Penn State Brandywine
as you continue your
college career. We
hope that the academic
and financial aid
information presented
here will help you make
the transition to our
college a smooth one.
Feel free to contact us
if we can be of
assistance during the
transfer process!
PSU BRANDYWINE
Campus Contacts
(610)
Admissions
892-1200
Advising
892-1390
Bursar
892-1220
Campus Tours
892-1200
Financial Aid
892-1260
 HOW DO I APPLY?
All transfer students must use our web
application which can be found at
admissions.psu.edu. We have provided a
printable version in PDF or HTML format.
If you do not have internet access,
applications can be obtained through the
Admissions Office at Penn State
Brandywine. Transfer students do not need
to submit a personal statement with their
application.
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WHAT IS NEEDED TO APPLY?
$50 non-refundable application fee and
your official high school and college
transcripts (in sealed envelopes).
Please mail to:
Penn State University
Undergraduate Admissions Office
201 Shields Building,
University Park, PA 16804
If you have courses in progress, you must
list your current schedule with your web
application, and request that an official final
transcript be forwarded to us at the
completion of the semester. Please mail a
copy of your schedule for the current
semester.
 WHAT DO I NEED TO BE
For more
information contact:
Dennis Mejias at
the Penn State
Brandywine
Admissions Office
610-892-1200 or
ADMISSIONS at
bwadmissions@PSU.EDU
ADMITTED?
You must be in good academic and
disciplinary standing at your previous
college(s). In general, your cumulative
GPA must be a minimum of 2.0. Certain
majors require a higher GPA. If you have
attempted fewer than 18 credits, your
admission evaluation will also take into
account your high school credentials and
SAT scores.
Once you are offered admission, please
remember to send the non-refundable
$200 enrollment deposit ($230 beginning
summer 2013)
 HOW WILL I KNOW WHAT
CREDITS WILL TRANSFER?
For a preliminary evaluation, you may
set up an appointment with our transfer
counselor. Penn State accepts most
college-level coursework with a “C”
or better. Your major department will
determine which of your transfer courses
will satisfy requirements within your
major.
 WILL MY PREVIOUS GRADES
COUNT IN MY
GPA?
Only your credits transfer. You will earn a
new GPA at Penn State.
 WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM
I CAN
TRANSFER TO PENN STATE?
NUMBER OF CREDITS
To earn a Penn State baccalaureate
degree, you must complete 36 of the last
60 credits at Penn State. To earn an
associate degree, you must complete 18
of the last 36 credits at Penn State.
 MAY I TAKE CLASSES WITHOUT
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION?
You may take classes as a non-degree student
on a space-available basis by completing a
non-degree enrollment form. Please note:
Visit us on-line at:
www.bw.psu.edu
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Financial Aid
FINANCIAL AID CHECKLIST
Fast Facts
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is located 20 minutes west of
Philadelphia.
Students: 1,600 full- and
part-time.
Faculty: Student-to-faculty ratio
of 16:1 Average Class Size: 24.
Academic Support: Free tutoring
in almost every field of study is
available. Computer labs are open
day, evening, and weekend hours.
Student Life: More than twenty
student clubs covering a broad
range of interests are registered
with our Student Life Office. Varsity
sports for men and women are
available.
Writing Studio: Provides support
to students needing help with a
writing assignment; as well as
resume and cover letters.
STEM Lab: Supports the math
and science needs of our students.
Special Opportunities: Campus
honors program; nationally
recognized Schreyer Honors
College; internships and co-op
experiences; undergraduate
research activities and study
abroad programs.
Career Services: Staff will discuss
your interests and strengths to help
you formulate career goals and
strategies.
IT Support: Provides support,
service, and access to all the tech
resources available to students.
Bookstore: Carries textbooks,
supplies, clothing, gift items, and
much more.
Disability Services: Available to
all students who need special
accommodations due to a disability.
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Complete the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The FAFSA is filled out online at
www.fafsa.ed.gov. The required pin
number (electronic signature) can
be obtained for both parent and
student at www.pin.ed.gov.
If you have already filed the FAFSA
but did not list Penn State on the
form, call the aid processing center
at (800) 433-3243 to release your aid
information to Penn State. You will
need our Title IV code (003329)
and your DRN number, which is
found in the upper right hand corner
of your Student Aid Report (SAR).
If Penn State is listed on the FAFSA,
just call our Financial Aid Office to
verify that our aid office has received
the results.
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If you are transferring mid-year,
notify your current school to
cancel your Spring disbursement at
C.O.D. (Direct Loans). Penn State
will originate your spring loan and
you will have to e-sign a new MPN
at studentloans.gov for Penn State.
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To ensure that the loan servicer
of your previous loan(s) is aware
that you have transferred,
complete and mail an “in-school
deferment” form to them as soon
as you have registered for classes.
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Students receiving VA education
benefits should stop by the
Financial Aid Office located in
the Main Building, Room 105
or call 610-892-1260.
If you currently receive a state grant,
you must notify PHEAA State Grant
Division in writing that you will be
transferring to Penn State. Provide
your name, social security number,
housing or commuter status, and
the new college name and code
(003329) to:
PHEAA State Grant Division
1200 North 7th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17012
Penn State is an affirmative action equal opportunity university.
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2013 - 2014
TRANSFER ADMISSION INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Penn State is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Programmatic accreditation includes National Architectural Accrediting Board, National Association of Schools
of Art, American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business, Association Board for Engineering and Technology,
Society of American Foresters, Accrediting Commission on Education for Health Services Administration,
Accrediting Council on Education for Journalism, American Society of Landscape Architects, National Association
of Schools of Music, National League for Nursing, American Psychological Association, National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education, National Association of Schools of Theatre.
The University operates on a semester calendar with two 15-week semesters and shorter summer sessions.
Undergraduate enrollment university-wide is approximately 63,000. Penn State has a broad network of
campuses where undergraduate students can begin their education and all campuses offer location-specific
upper division course work and programs.
Thirty-six of the last sixty credits for a baccalaureate degree must be completed at Penn State.
Eighteen of the last thirty–six credits for an associate degree must be completed at Penn State.
Support services exist for adults, minority students, nontraditional students, persons with disabilities, and
veterans.
Up to date tuition cost, as well as all other fees involved, for all Penn State campuses can be found at:
http://tuition.psu.edu/
HOW TO APPLY
Submit the online application and a $50 application fee (http://admissions.psu.edu/). International applicants
must submit a $65 application fee.
For University Park, apply by October 15th for consideration for Spring Semester and receive notification by
mid-December. Call your local campus for specific program and campus deadlines.
For University Park, apply by January 1st for consideration for Summer Session or Fall Semester and receive
notification by April 1st. Complete applications for most programs may be submitted up to 6 weeks prior to the
beginning of the semester/session for which you are seeking admission consideration.
Call your local campus for specific program and campus deadlines.
Ask your high school and all postsecondary institutions to send official transcripts to Penn State University.
With your application, submit a listing of the courses you are now taking and a list of those you plan to complete
before enrolling at Penn State. Do not forget to send your final transcripts at the end of the semester in order to
get credit for your classes.
If requested, you must provide catalog descriptions of all course work completed and scheduled.
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TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS
 A minimum of 18 semester hours of credit attempted after graduation from high school.
 The SAT I /ACT is not required.
 For PSU Brandywine there is a minimum cumulative college grade point average of 2.0 for most majors.
University Park requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5. However, admission to many programs
and locations requires substantially higher minimum cumulative averages and/or completion of specific courses with
a grade of C [2.0] or higher. Because of enrollment constraints some programs [such as the Smeal College of
Business Administration at University Park] are not available to transfer students.
● A high school diploma or the equivalent, as well as completion of high school units in math and foreign language
are required by the requested Penn State academic college. Appropriate college level courses may substitute for
high school units. Official transcripts from all post secondary institutions attended are also required–applicants
seeking admission for the summer or fall semester should send official transcripts which include the most recently
completed semester grades as well as a course schedule for any currently on-going classes.
 A list of courses currently being taken as well as those planned for completion prior to enrollment at Penn State.
 If requested, descriptions of all courses attempted and scheduled.
CAMPUS LOCATIONS
Applicants with less than four semesters of collegiate course work are considered for admission to Penn State
locations other than University Park. Applicants with four or more semesters of collegiate course work are
considered for admission to Penn State Erie, Penn State Harrisburg or the University Park campus. In addition,
the Abington College, Altoona College, Berks College and 12 other campus locations offer location-specific
baccalaureate programs. Typically applicants who have attempted less than the equivalent of two years
of college course work are not considered for admission to the University Park campus.
TRANSFER CREDIT INFORMATION
Course work completed at a regionally accredited college or university and graded C [2.0] or above will be
considered for transfer credit. The Undergraduate Admissions Office determines which credits will transfer to
Penn State. Students may evaluate their transfer credits by accessing the Transfer Course Evaluations link from
the Admissions website, found at www.admissions.psu.edu/myadmissions/tas . A course-by-course unofficial
evaluation for transferable credits will accompany the offer of admission. Use of credit in fulfilling degree
requirements for a specific major will be determined by the policies of the college of enrollment.
Students may request an evaluation of the following alternate forms of credit:
* The College Board’s Advanced Placement [AP] exams: admissions.psu.edu/academics/credit/ap/
* The College Board’s College Level Examination Program [CLEP] exams: http://admissions.psu.edu/academics/credit/clep/index.cfm
* The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program from foreign secondary school systems:
http://admissions.psu.edu/academics/credit/ib/index.cfm
* Credit earned by examination at regionally accredited colleges
* Formal training experiences in the U.S. Armed Forces: http://admissions.psu.edu/academics/credit/military/
* Formal training programs in non-collegiate organizations
* Students may also seek credit by validation for course work completed at institutions that award associate degrees or higher and are
not regionally accredited: http://senate.psu.edu/policies/42-00.html#42-81
* Credit by Portfolio assessment may also be requested: http://www.psu.edu/dus/handbook/portcredit.html
Other relevant links:
- http://admissions.psu.edu/academics/credit/
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Transfer applicants are expected to apply
using our application on the web www.psu.edu
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Penn State Brandywine Tuition & Fees
Rates Effective 2013 Fall Semester
UNDERGRADUATE
PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS
Per Academic
Year
Full-Time
Per Semester
Part-Time
Per Credit
LOWER DIVISION
13,608
► Freshmen & Sophomore
6,804
$
$
518
$
(for tuition only)
Per Academic
Year
UPPER DIVISION
Full-Time
Per Semester
Part-Time
Per Credit
(*)
► Junior & Senior
Business, Science, IST, Engineering
15,298
$
7,649
$
579
$
(for tuition only)
All other programs
14,654
$
7,327
$
559
$
(for tuition only)
(*)
THE UPPER DIVISION TUITION RATE will apply to undergraduate students with a minimum
of 59.1 credits, regardless of how earned.
Specific tuition rates for each student by campus, level and program can be accessed
by using the Tuition Calculator at http://tuition.psu.edu/CostEstimate.asp
Full-Time status is based on 12 or more credits.
Other campus tuition rates can be found at http://tuition.psu.edu/default.asp
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Penn State Brandywine Tuition & Fees
Rates Effective 2013 Fall Semester
UNDERGRADUATE
NON - PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS
Per Academic
Year
Full-Time
Per Semester
Part-Time
Per Credit
LOWER DIVISION
► Freshmen & Sophomore
20,284
10,142
$
$
808
$
(for tuition only)
Per Academic
Year
UPPER DIVISION
Full-Time
Per Semester
Part-Time
Per Credit
(*)
► Junior & Senior
Business, Science, IST, Engineering
22,056
$
11,028
$
881
$
(for tuition only)
All other programs
(*)
21,422
$
10,711
$
855
$
THE UPPER DIVISION TUITION RATE will apply to undergraduate students with a minimum
of 59.1 credits, regardless of how earned.
Specific tuition rates for each student by campus, level and program can be accessed
by using the Tuition Calculator at http://tuition.psu.edu/CostEstimate.asp
Full-Time status is based on 12 or more credits.
Other campus tuition rates can be found at http://tuition.psu.edu/default.asp
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2013 - 2014 PENN STATE TRANSFER ADMISSION
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE
COURSE PREREQUISITES
Specific college-level courses as identified by the various Penn State Academic Colleges as prerequisites must be completed
With a grade of C (2.0) or higher. Successful completion of the required coursework is not a guarantee of admission. Credits
are listed in semester hours. Transfer admission to PS University Park requires completion of two years of college courses.
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
www.cas.psu.edu
IMMUNOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE requires 4 credits of basic biological concepts and biodiversity; 4 credits of molecular and
cellular biology; 8 credits of general chemistry; and 8 credits of calculus with analytical geometry. TURFGRASS SCIENCE requires 3
credits each in general chemistry and in organic chemistry.
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND ARCHITECTURE
www.artsandarchitecture.psu.edu
ART EDUCATION requires a portfolio, 9 credits in art or related areas, and 3 credits in general psychology. MUSIC EDUCATION
requires an audition and credits in musicianship, theory, music history, performance, and developmental psychology and 3 credits
in general psychology. ARCHITECTURE, ART, GRAPHIC DESIGN, INTERDISCIPLINARY DIGITAL STUDIO, LANDSCAPE
ARCHETECTURE, MUSIC, AND THEATRE require portfolio/audition/interview/essay. (Can only transfer in for the fall semester.
Only available if you have no more than two semesters of college work. Must apply by December 31).
SMEAL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
www.smeal.psu.edu
With 3 OR MORE SEMESTERS OF WORK: * NO TRANSFER ADMISSION TO ANY PROGRAM IN THE SMEAL COLLEGE.
With 1 OR 2 SEMESTERS OF WORK, requires 3 credits of English composition and 3 credits of either college algebra II or calculus. After matriculating into
a PSU campus other than University Park, there are a total of 6 more mandatory courses that must be completed to get into the Smeal College of Business
by the end of the 4th semester. A 3.2 cum gpa is also necessary for most Business majors, a 3.4 is needed for Finance.
COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATIONS
www.comm.psu.edu
* NO TRANSFER ADMISSION TO ADVERTISING/PUBLIC RELATIONS OR FILM AND VIDEO.
COLLEGE OF EARTH AND MINERAL SCIENCES
www.ems.psu.edu
All majors except Geography and Energy Business and Finance require a minimum of 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, & 4 credits of calculusbased physics. ENERGY ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, & METEOROLOGY require an additional 4 credits of calculus-based physics. ENERGY, BUSINESS AND FINANCE requires 4 credits of calculus with analytical geometry.
* NO TRANSFER ADMISSION TO PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS ENGINEERING DIRECTLY TO THE UNIVERSITY PARK CAMPUS:
Contact your local campus for your options with this major.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
www.ed.psu.edu
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for most programs. Applicants who will have completed two years of college course work
are expected to have met the entrance-to-major requirements for their intended major. For more information visit admissions.psu.edu/transfer
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
www.engr.psu.edu
University Park Campus: 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, 3-4credits of differential equations, 3 credits of general chemistry, and 8 credits of
calculus-based physics in mechanics and electricity and magnetism. COMPUTER SCIENCE requires 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, 4 credits
of calculus III, 8 credits of calculus-based physics in mechanics and electricity and magnetism, and 3 credits of intermediate programming. An applicant
holding a baccalaureate degree in any major typically will not be admitted to a baccalaureate degree program at University Park
* NO TRANSFER ADMISSION TO AEROSPACE ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, BIOENGINEERING,
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, CIVIL ENGINEERING, INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DIRECTLY TO
THE UNIVERSITY PARK CAMPUS: Contact your local campus for your options with this major.
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
www.hhdev.psu.edu
KINESIOLOGY requires physiology, general chemistry with a lab, and college-level trigonometry. Complete applications must be received
by March 1 for summer and fall semester applicants and by September 15 for spring semester applicants.
* ATHLETIC TRAINING AND THE GOLF MANAGEMENT OPTION OR TO PARK AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
REQUIRE SPECIAL REVIEW, CONTACT UNIVERSITY PARK ADMISSIONS.
COLLEGE OF INFORMATION
ist.psu.edu
SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
Since individual campuses determine their own admissions criteria for this major, check with campus admissions
offices for best track into any particular campus. It is not advisable to take more than one IST class outside of PSU.
* NO TRANSFER ADMISSION TO IST DIRECTLY TO UNIVERSITY PARK, ALTOONA OR BEHREND CAMPUSES:
Contact your local campus for your options with this major.
COLLEGE OF THE LIBERAL ARTS
www.la.psu.edu
PSYCHOLOGY requires 3 credits each in general psychology, 4 credits in statistics, an additional math course, and a
social & behavioral science course. ECONOMICS requires introductory macroeconomics and introductory microeconomics.
* NO TRANSFER ADMISSION TO LETTERS ARTS AND SCIENCES AT UNIVERSITY PARK.
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SCHOOL OF NURSING
www.nursing.psu.edu
THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING: NO TRANSFER ADMISSION.
THE SECOND DEGREE IN NURSING: requires a BS or BA degree and completion of all required non-nursing courses for
the BS degree. THE ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING: requires a proven track record in the life sciences.
* NO TRANSFER ADMISSION TO THE GENERAL NURSING OPTION. PLEASE VISIT THE SCHOOL OF NURSING WEBSITE.
EBERLY COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
www.science.psu.edu
University Park Campus: All majors require 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry. For ETM’s the following require additional courses:
ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS, 8 credits of calculus-based physics, 3 credits of general chemistry, and 3 credits of calculus-based
physics astronomy; BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, BIOTECHNOLOGY, AND MICROBIOLOGY, 6 credits of general
chemistry plus a 1 credit lab; BIOLOGY & PREMEDICINE, 4 credits of basic biology concepts and biodiversity, 4 additional credits of
biology, and 3 credits of general chemistry; CHEMISTRY, 6 credits of general chemistry plus 2 credits of lab, 3 credits of organic chemistry;
FORENSIC SCIENCE, 6 credits of general chemistry plus a 1 credit chemistry lab and 3 credits in forensic science; PHYSICS, 8 credits of
calculus-based physics and 3 credits of general chemistry; PREMEDICINE, 4 credits of biology concepts and biodiversity and 3 credits of
general chemistry; SCIENCE, 4 credits of physics, 3 credits of chemistry or 4 credits of biology. OTHER CAMPUSES: All majors require 4
credits of calculus with analytic geometry.
* NO TRANSFER ADMISSION TO THE SCIENCE/B.S./MBA PROGRAM OR THE ACCELERATED
PREMED-MEDICAL PROGRAM ASSOCIATED WITH THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY.
PENN STATE ABINGTON COLLEGE
www.abington.psu.edu
ART requires completion of 2 design courses, a drawing course, and a portfolio review; BIOLOGY requires 4 credits each in
calculus with analytical geometry, biology, and chemistry; BUSINESS requires 3 credits of either college algebra II or calculus;
SCIENCE requires 4 credits each in calculus with analytical geometry, chemistry, and biology.
PENN STATE ALTOONA COLLEGE
www.altoona.psu.edu
BIOLOGY requires 4 credits calculus with analytic geometry, 4 credits of basic biology concepts and biodiversity, 4 additional credits
in biology, and 3 credits of general chemistry; BUSINESS requires 3 credits of either college algebra II or calculus; ENVIRONMENTAL
STUDIES requires a course covering an introduction to environmental studies; MATHEMATICS requires 8 credits of calculus with analytic
geometry; SCIENCE requires 8 credits of calculus with analytic geometry and 2 of the following courses: biology, chemistry, physics.
PENN STATE BERKS
www.berks.psu.edu
BUSINESS requires 3 credits of either college algebra II or calculus; BIOLOGY requires 4 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, 4
credits of basic biology concepts & biodiversity, and 3 credits of general chemistry; MECHANICAL ENGINEERING requires 8 credits
of calculus with analytic geometry, 4 credits of calculus-based physics, and 4 credits of college chemistry with a lab.
PENN STATE ERIE, THE BEHREND COLLEGE
www.behrend.psu.edu
BIOLOGY requires 4 credits of biology plus an additional biology course, 3 credits of chemistry and 4 credits of calculus with analytical
Geometry; BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, INTERDISCIPLINARY BUSINESS WITH ENGINEERING STUDIES, INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS, & MARKETING require 4 credits of financial/managerial accounting, 3 credits of microeconomics, 3 credits of English
composition, 4 credits of calculus, and 4 credits in statistics; CHEMISTRY requires 8 credits in general chemistry including labs, 3
credits of organic chemistry and 8 credits of calculus with analytical geometry; COMPUTER ENGINEERING, COMPUTER SCIENCE,
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, and SOFTWARE ENGINEERING require 8 credits of calculus with
analytic geometry, 4 credits of chemistry with a lab, and 4 credits of calculus-based physics; ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY requires
3 credits of physics, and either 4 credits of calculus or 6 credits of algebra, trigonometry or pre-calculus; MATHEMATICS requires 8
credits of calculus with analytical geometry; PHYSICS requires 8 credits of general chemistry, 8 credits of calculus with analytical
geometry, and 8 credits of calculus-based physics.
THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Majors in the University College are completed at one of the following Penn State campuses:
Beaver, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto,
New Kensington, Schuylkill, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton, and York.
After 3 semesters of work, SCIENCE requires 4 credits of calculus with analytical geometry, and two courses
selected from physics, biology, or chemistry. BUSINESS requires 3 credits of either college algebra II or calculus.
PENN STATE BRANDYWINE
www.brandywine.psu.edu
BIOLOGY: requires 4 credits of calculus with analytic geometry, 4 credits of basic biology concepts and biodiversity, 4 additional credits
in biology, and 3 credits of general chemistry.
BUSINESS: Transfer students must have the equivalent of (Penn State’s) Math 022 or Math 110 before transferring into PSU.
Need a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5. All files between 2.0—2.49 will receive a special campus review.
INFORMATION SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY: Transfer students must have the equivalent of (Penn State’s) Math 022 or Math 110
before transferring into PSU. Need a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5. All files between 2.0—2.49 will receive a campus
review. It is important to utilize PSU Advisors when considering this major. Because very few classes IN THE MAJOR can transfer into
PSU’s program, it is important that potential IST majors only take transferrable general education classes.
LETTERS ARTS & SCIENCES: * NO TRANSFER ADMISSION WITH OVER 92 CUMULATIVE ATTEMPTED CREDITS.
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Baccalaureate Degree
General Education Program
(45 Credits)
Every student that graduates from PSU, will have completed 45 credits of General Education courses. These are courses that are
not necessarily in a major but are in place to help form make a well rounded student. Below is a graphic representation of our
General Education requirements for most majors. For more information about our curriculum you may review the following link:
http://bulletins.psu.edu/bulletins/bluebook/general_education.cfm?section=generalEd1
WRITING / SPEAKING (GWS) (9 Credits) ONLY ENG 100, ENG 112 & COMM 111 at DCCC
NATURAL SCIENCES (GN) (9 Credits) MOST BIO, ESS, PHY, CHE, GEOG, SCI at DCCC
HEALTH & PHYSICAL (GHA) (3 Credits) MOSTLY AT PSU
QUANTIFICATION (GQ) (6 Credits) See following page
ARTS (GA) (6 Credits) ART, DRA, MUS, at DCCC
SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (GS) (6 Credits)
HUMANITIES
(GH) (6 Credits)
MOST ADJ, ECO, POL,
PSY, SOC at DCCC
MOST HIS, HUM, PHIL at DCCC
Review page 12 of this document for recommendations of DCCC courses that transfer to PSU as direct equivalents for the different
General Education requirements. Though other courses can be substituted, it is prudent to stick to courses that are direct equivalents.
Once you understand our General Education requirements, review the following link in order
to better understand which courses fall under which General Education designation.
http://bulletins.psu.edu/undergrad/courses/
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2013 DCCC COURSES
that meet PSU Brandywine
General Education Requirements
A. Writing/Speaking Skills (9 GWS credits required for all PSU Brandywine majors)
ENG 100
ENG 112
COMM 111
B. Quantification (6 GQ credits required for all PSU Brandywine majors)
- American Studies: MAT > 120
- Human Development and Family Studies: MAT > 120
- Biology: MAT > 151
- Information Science and Technology: MAT > 160
- Business: MAT > 151
- Letters, Arts and Sciences: MAT > 120
- Communication Arts & Sciences: MAT > 120
- Psychology: MAT > 151 (pre-requisite for STAT 200)
The equivalent to our college Algebra 1 is required as a
- Communications: MAT > 151
The equivalent to our college Algebra 1 is required
pre-requisite for our STAT 200, however, DCCC does
as a pre-requisite, however, DCCC does not have
not have an equivalent to our MATH 21, MAT > 151
an equivalent to our MATH 21, MAT > 151 at
at DCCC is closest. Another option is to take BUS 220
DCCC is closest.
& 221 which are a substitute, IN BRANDYWINE
- Engineering: MAT > 160
MAJORS ONLY for our STAT 200. Then your GQ
- English: MAT > 120
requirement will be MAT > 120.
NOTE: Students who have not taken two years of Algebra and one year of Geometry in high
school, should take DCCC’s MAT >151 in addition to program requirements listed above.
C. Natural Sciences (9 GN credits required for all PSU Brandywine majors)
Choose 3 with at least one lab science:
BIO 100
CHE 111
ESS 110
PHY 101
PHY 132
BIO 110
CHE 131
PHS 120 & 130
PHY 110
SCI 100
BIO 205
ESS 100
PHS 124 & 134
PHY 111
CHE 110
ESS 102 & 103
PHY 100
PHY 131
D. Arts (6 GA credits required for all PSU Brandywine majors) Choose 2
ART 110 (IL)
ART 130
ART 150
DRA 110
MUS 115 (GA; IL)
ART 111(IL)
ART 140
DRA 100 (US; IL)
ENG 205
MUS 120
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MUS 123
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E. Humanities (6 GH credits required for all PSU Brandywine majors) Choose 2
ENG 214 (US, IL)
HIS 120 (US)
HIS 160 (IL)
HIS 255 (IL)
PHI 110
ENG 216
HIS 130 (IL)
HIS 225 (US, IL)
HIS 291 (US, IL)
PHI 120
ENG 222
HIS 140 (IL)
HIS 252 (US)
HUM 160 (US, IL)
HIS 110 (US)
HIS 150 (IL)
HIS 254 (IL)
PHI 100
F. Social & Behavioral Science (6 GS credits required for all PSU Brandywine majors)
Choose 2
ECE 130
POL 120
PSY 221
SOC 120
SOC 220
ECO 210
PSY 140
PSY 290
SOC 180
ECO 220
PSY 210
SOC 110
SOC 210 (US, IL)
G. Other Cultures (IL)/US Cultures (US) (6 credits required for all PSU Brandywine majors)
See listings above with IL or US abbreviation – take one of each. These can be taken separately or as part of
the general education requirements.
H. Foreign Language (12 credits)
The following majors at PSU Brandywine require 12 credit level proficiency of one foreign language:
• American Studies
• Communication Arts & Sciences
• Communication
• English
• Information Sciences and Technology
• Letters, Arts & Sciences
• The BA in Psychology program
NOTE: All majors require two years of the same foreign language in high school or one college level foreign language course.
ADDITIONAL ADVISING NOTES:
Business students should take ECO 210 and ECO 220 plus one more Social and Behavioral Science course.
The courses listed above are those with direct equivalents to PSU courses. Other courses may be allowable substitutions,
but students must see a Penn State advisor.
All Bachelor of Arts degree programs at PSU Brandywine (American Studies, Communication Arts and Sciences,
Communication, English, Letters, Arts & Sciences and the BA in Psychology) require an additional 9 credits of
general education courses and 12 credit level of proficiency in the same foreign language.
The information provided on this sheet is for ADVISING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT SERVE AS A
CONTRACT BETWEEN A TRANSFER STUDENT AND PENN STATE UNIVERSITY. The University
reserves the right to change curricular requirements without notice. At the time of your acceptance into PSU an official
evaluation of your transfer credits will be recorded.
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Online Unofficial Evaluation of Transfer Courses
PSU students with credits from other institutions are encouraged to access the Online Evaluation of Transfer Courses
website to determine which classes will transfer into Penn State University.
You can find Penn State’s Advising Credit Evaluation at:
http://www.brandywine.psu.edu/
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► CLICK ON FUTURE STUDENTS
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► CLICK ON TRANSFER STUDENTS
3
► EVALUATION LINK IS AT THE
BOTTOM OF THE PAGE
Follow the prompts and once you have completed your
on-line advising evaluation, you may want to contact the
admissions office to schedule an appointment with the
transfer coordinator (see attached contact information
sheet). This evaluation will help to determine a graduation
timeline for you as well as to assist you to select classes for
the upcoming semester (depending on the time of year).
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R. A. P.
RECOMMENDED ACADEMIC PLANS
Recommended Academic Plans provide, in table form, the courses students might schedule semester by semester as they
pursue a particular degree. These tables serve several University purposes and assist multiple constituencies: students,
advisers, departments, deans, registrars, admissions officers, and family members. The plans:


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
Identify normal academic progress, reveal course sequencing
Assist students and advisers in planning students' schedules short-term and long-range
Help prospective students to anticipate the academic workload and courses needed
Serve as tools to help advisers learn the curriculum
UNIVERSITY PARK COLLEGES
Agricultural Sciences: http://agsci.psu.edu/students/resources/handbook/all-recommended-academic-plans
Arts and Architecture: http://www.artsandarchitecture.psu.edu/current/academic_plans/academic.plans.html
Business: http://ugstudents.smeal.psu.edu/academics-advising/degree-requirements/majors
Communications: http://comm.psu.edu/current/suggested-schedules
Earth and Mineral Sciences: http://www.ems.psu.edu/current_undergrad_students/academics/course_scheduling
Education: http://www.ed.psu.edu/educ/current-students/undergraduate/majors-and-minors/curriculum-checksheets
Engineering (Spring 2011 entrance to major) http://www.engr.psu.edu/AdvisingCenter/programguide2009-10.aspx
Engineering (Spring 2012 entrance to major) http://www.engr.psu.edu/AdvisingCenter/programguide2010-11.aspx
Health and Human Development: http://www.hhdev.psu.edu/studentservices/handbook/raps.html
Information Sciences and Technology: http://ist.psu.edu/currentstudents/undergraduate/majors/page2.cfm?intPageID=1654
Liberal Arts: http://laus.la.psu.edu/current-students/current-students/advising/recommended-academic-plans
Nursing: http://www.hhdev.psu.edu/studentservices/handbook/raps.html
Science: http://www.science.psu.edu/advising/majorrequirements/recommended-academic-plans
World Campus: http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/General_Recommended_Academic_Plans
COMMONWEALTH CAMPUS COLLEGES
Abington College: http://www.abington.psu.edu//psasite/fs/academics/academic-plans.html
Altoona College: http://www.aa.psu.edu/Academics/rap.asp
Behrend College: *http://psbehrend.psu.edu/Academics/academic-services/acpc/acpc-services-1/academic-advising-andplanning/recommended-academic-plans-1/recommended-academic-plans
Berks College: http://www.bk.psu.edu/Academics/Degrees/minicat.htm
Capital College: http://harrisburg.psu.edu/academics/recommended-academic-plans
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (HTTP://DUS.PSU.EDU/STUDENTS/ETM/UNIV_COLLEGE.HTML)
Brandywine campus: http://www.bw.psu.edu/Academics/academicplans.htm
DuBois campus: http://www.ds.psu.edu/Academics/Degrees/31022.htm
Greater Allegheny campus: http://www.ga.psu.edu/Academics/32251.htm
Hazleton campus: http://www.hn.psu.edu/Academics/Advising/30348.htm?cn2113
Lehigh Valley campus: http://www.lv.psu.edu/Academics/Advising/28368.htm
Mont Alto campus: http://www.ma.psu.edu/Academics/Degrees/31533.htm
Shenango campus: http://www.shenango.psu.edu/Academics/Degrees/29740.htm
Wilkes-Barre campus: http://wb.psu.edu/Academics/Advising/AcademicPlans.htm
Worthington Scranton campus: http://www.sn.psu.edu/Academics/30903.htm?cn21
York campus: http://www.yk.psu.edu/Academics/Advising/AcademicPlans.htm?cn2
Other University College campuses: * http://www.campuses.psu.edu/acadprog.htm
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NON DEGREE OPTION
610-892-1205 Dennis
CONTACT INFORMATION
Your Penn State Brandywine
Admissions Counselor:
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Phone
Dennis Mejias
(dnm8@psu.edu)
Fax
610-892-1200 Office
610-892-1320
UNDERSTANDING NON DEGREE STATUS
NON DEGREE STUDENT: A term used for a student that is taking classes but has
not submitted an application for admissions or has not been accepted into PSU.
REASONS NON DEGREE STATUS IS UTILIZED
- Cumulative grade point average of attempted credits from all other attended universities is below a 2.0 cum.
- It is too late to apply for the current semester. You may be able to register for classes as a non degree student.
Once we get a completed file (application, fifty dollar application fee, high school and all college transcripts) we
will review. If you are admitted, you become a degree seeking student as soon as you pay your enrollment fee.
NON DEGREE STATUS
- If you are becoming a non degree student due to a cumulative GPA below a 2.0, you must complete 18 PSU credits,
with a 2.0 cumulative or better, then enroll as a degree seeking student. Once enrolled in PSU, grades from outside
The university will no longer be relevant at PSU. This means that you start over with a new college GPA. Credits
from other universities that are C and above ("C-" not accepted) may then be transferrable into Penn State.
- An advisor can then officially determine if the credits are usable towards graduation based on your major. Classes
taken while in non degree status, here at PSU, still count toward graduation (make sure to work with an advisor in
your major so your classes fit into your major’s curriculum).
TAKE NOTE
- Enrollment as a non degree student does not imply admission to the University.
- Non degree students are not eligible for any type of financial aid (this includes federal loans). Before you are
allowed to register, you will need to pay at least 1/3 of your bill.
- All non degree students register on a space available basis. Non degree students must wait until one week before
the semester in order to register for classes (not applicable for summer sessions).
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NON DEGREE PROCESS
____ Sit with an admissions counselor to determine if non degree status is appropriate.
____ Sit with an advisor. Make sure advising knows you are interested in entering Penn State as a non degree student. You
must have transcripts (official or unofficial. Obtainable from the admissions office if they have been forwarded by
your former institution (s) or off of the student account of your previous school, if you attended recently) and an
unofficial evaluation (obtainable from the admissions office).
____ Pay 1/3 tuition (NO FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE) at the Bursar’s office.
____ Register for classes.
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2A
NON DEGREE IN SUMMER SESSIONS
IF ATTEMPTED 59 CREDITS OR BELOW AT OTHER COLLEGES
- Usually can register for classes beginning mid April until classes begin.
- Contact Advising office (610-892-1390) to get a summer class schedule and discuss orientation needs.
- Pay 1/3 of the bill at the Bursar’s office (610-892-1220).
- Register at the Registrar’s office (610-892-1400).
IF ATTEMPTED 60 CREDITS OR ABOVE AT OTHER COLLEGES
- Usually can register for classes beginning mid April until classes begin.
- Contact advisor in your major (call Admissions office, 610-892-1200, to determine contact) to get a schedule
for the summer session.
- Pay 1/3 of the bill at the Bursar’s office (610-892-1220).
- Register at the Registrar’s office (610-892-1400).
2B
NON DEGREE STATUS IN FALL & SPRING
IF ATTEMPTED 59 CREDITS OR BELOW AT OTHER COLLEGES
- Usually can register for classes beginning one week prior to the beginning of classes (late August/early January).
- Contact Advising office (610-892-1390) to get summer class schedule and discuss orientation needs.
- Register at the Registrar’s office (610-892-1400).
- Pay 1/3 of the bill at the Bursar’s office (610-892-1220).
IF ATTEMPTED 60 CREDITS OR ABOVE AT OTHER COLLEGES
- Usually can register for classes beginning one week prior to the beginning of classes (late August/early January).
- Contact advisor in your major. To get a schedule for summer session.
- Pay 1/3 of the bill at the Bursar’s office (610-892-1220).
- Register at the Registrar’s office (610-892-1400).



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FOR
300
DCCC
STUDENTS
TRANSFERRING INTO
The following academic information is
for students interested in matriculating
into one of the baccalaureate degrees
offered at Penn State Brandywine.
25 Yearsley Mill Road
Media, PA19003
610-892-1200
2013 – 2014
Penn State
Brandywine
Majors
Copies of this manual are available at the Delaware County Community College Transfer Office
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American Studies
at Penn State Brandywine
American Studies is an interdisciplinary major that explores the patterns of life and thought of the
American people, past and present. It is a study of culture, ranging from classic literary works and
political documents to the popular music, images, and slogans surrounding us daily. American
Studies majors choose courses from both humanities (history, literature, philosophy, music) and
social sciences (anthropology, economics, media studies, political science, and sociology.) They
learn to follow a theme across disciplinary boundaries and through expanding contexts from the
local to the national and global. The diversity of ethnic groups contributing to American culture is
the special focus of some courses and a working assumption in all. American Studies both draws
upon and returns to the worlds where we actually live.
Recent Faculty Accomplishments
UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM
Flexibility and choice lie at the heart of this
major. American Studies has requirements
but also allows students to pursue individual
interests, whether politics or media or ethnic
studies. Students have opportunities to
participate in hands-on research; some present
their work at conferences, thereby gaining
presentation skills and pre-professional
confidence. Students are strongly encouraged
to pursue internships that are also experiments
in professional possibility, at sites ranging
from historical museums to political offices
and social service agencies. American Studies
allows for strong development of the critical
thinking skills central to careers in law,
education, public history, and museum
management, as well as other work in the
non-profit sector, business, and government.
Coordinator
Dr. Phyllis Cole
pbc2@psu.edu
610-892-1456
http://bw.psu.edu/Academics/Degrees/ba_amst.htm
Dr. Kimberly Blockett, Associate
Professor of English, published
“Writing Freedom: Race, Religion,
and Revolution, 1820-1840” in the
Cambridge History of African American
Literature (2011) and presented a paper
on the Black itinerant preacher Zilpha
Elaw in Paris, France, at the 9th
International Conference of the
Collegium for African American
Research.
Dr. Stephen Cimbala, Distinguished
Professor of Political Science, is a
prolific and internationally recognized
scholar on American defense from the
Cold War to the present. He is author
of more than 20 books, serves on the
boards of various professional
journals, and is frequently consulted
by U.S. government agencies and the
media on national security issues.
Dr. Phyllis Cole, Professor of
English, Women’s Studies, and
American Studies, received the 2011
Distinguished Achievement Award
of the Ralph Waldo Emerson Society.
In 2013 she is publishing “Margaret
Fuller’s Lawsuit” for the Fuller
Bicentennial, co-editing the book
Exaltadas: Toward A Female Genealogy of
Transcendentalism, and giving a keynote
address at the “Transatlantic Women
II” conference in Florence, Italy.
Dr. David Macauley, Associate
Professor of Philosophy and
Environmental Studies, published
Elemental Philosophy: Earth, Air, Fire,
and Water as Elemental Philosophy (2010)
and is working on a book about
walking, the human body, and the
environment. In 2012 he received
the Mellon Fellowship of the Penn
Humanities Forum and currently he
serves on the board of directors of
the Greater Philadelphia Philosophy
Consortium.
Dr. Paul D. Greene, Associate
Professor of Ethnomusicology and
Integrative Arts, teaches music in
both American and global traditions.
He recently coedited Metal Rules the
Globe: Heavy Metal Music around the
World (2011) and also considers the
relationship of sound to engineering
and technology. He is currently
planning a new Peace and Conflict
Studies minor at PS Brandywine.
Dr. Julie Gallagher, Assistant
Professor of History, published Black
Women and Politics in New York City
(2012) and has been named the
Rosenberg Endowed Professor for
career development in leadership and
innovation. Her current research
examines grassroots human rights
activism across national boundaries
since the 1970s.
Penn State Brandywine
25 Yearsley Mill Road
Media, Pa 19063
www.bw.psu.edu
610-892-1200
Fax: 610-892-1320
bwadmissions@psu.edu
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AMSCC B.A. Degree in American Studies
(123 credits)
Recommended Academic Plan
Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they
pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed.
THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE
ONLY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR GRADUATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY.
Semester 1
Credits
ENGL 015 or 030 (GWS) Rhetoric and
Composition/ Honors Freshman Composition
3
CAS 100 (GWS) Effective Speech
Semester 2
Credits
3
Arts (GA) or Humanities (GH) or Social
Science (GS) General Education selection
3
Arts (GA) or Humanities (GH) or Social
Science (GS) General Education selection
3
Arts (GA) or Humanities (GH) or Social
Science (GS) General Education selection
3
Arts (GA) or Humanities (GH) or Social
Science (GS) General Education selection
3
Quantification (GQ) General Education
selection
3
Natural Sciences (GN) General Education
selection
3
American- focused course at level 001-199
(GA, GH, or GS)
3
American- focused course at level 001-299
(GA, GH, GS, or more advanced)
3
Health and Physical Activity (GHA)
Total Credits:
Semester 3
15
Total Credits:
Credits
Semester 4
1.5
16.5
Credits
Foreign Language I (BA requirement)
6
Foreign Language II (BA requirement)
6
AMST 100
3
American-focused course at level 001-299
(GA, GH, GS, or more advanced)
3
Arts (GA) or Humanities (GH) or Social
Science (GS) General Education selection
3
ENGL 202 A or B (GWS)
3
Natural Sciences (Lab) (GN) General
Education selection
3
Quantification (GQ) General Education
selection
3
Health and Physical Activity (GHA)
Total Credits:
Semester 5
1.5
16.5
Total Credits:
Credits
Semester 6
15
Credits
American- focused course at 400 level
(literature, history, arts/philosophy/
religion, or social science)
3
American- focused course at 400 level
(literature, history, arts/philosophy/
religion, or social science)
3
American-focused course at level 001-299
(GA, GH, GS, or more advanced)
3
American- focused course at 400 level
(literature, history, arts/philosophy/
religion, or social science)
3
Arts (GA) or Humanities (GH) or Social
Science (GS) General Education selection
3
BA Requirement: Arts, Humanities,
Social/Behavioral Sciences, Quantification
3
Natural Sciences (GN) General Education
selection
3
BA Requirement: Arts, Humanities,
Social/Behavioral Sciences, Quantification
3
3
Elective
Elective
Total Credits:
Semester 7
3
15
Total Credits:
Credits
Semester 8
15
Credits
AMST 491W
3
AMST 491W
3
American- focused course at 400 level
(literature, history, arts/philosophy/
religion, or social science)
3
BA Requirement: Other Cultures
3
BA Requirement: Arts, Humanities,
Social/Behavioral Sciences, Quantification
3
Elective
3
Elective
3
Elective
3
Elective
3
Elective
Total Credits:
15
3
Total Credits:
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SOME CAREER PATHS TAKEN BY OUR GRADUATES
The ability to think out of the box that American Studies fosters will translate directly into professional skills. Law schools look for
students who can read an argument for its overall structure and its details. Teachers, writers, and editors need to integrate information
and present it persuasively. Business and social service settings need workers who will respond with insight to the cultural diversity of
customers and clients that they serve. While American Studies gives no specific vocational certification, it offers the foundation for
developing one’s expertise throughout life.
Several fields deserve specific mention. Graduates might look for positions presenting the national heritage to the public, whether in
museums and educational programs or at tourist sites. Some of our graduates have become secondary school teachers, adding
certification after completing the B. A. The American Studies major provides excellent preparation for law school. Majors also find
careers in the management, marketing, or public relations fields in business, or they work as journalists, political organizers, or writers.
Opportunities in all these fields are enhanced by forethought and development of practical skills. An internship in one’s field of
interest provides not only a real taste of it but also a beginning credential. Adding computer skills would be an asset to any
pre-professional student. The Business minor would enhance opportunities for a graduate looking for work not only in corporations,
but also in any setting (for instance a museum or social program) with administrative and budgetary needs. Learning Spanish, even using
it in the field prior to graduation, adds a powerful tool of communication in the United States today.
In addition, American Studies majors may go on directly to graduate programs on the Master’s or Ph.D. level to become college
teachers or museum professionals. American Studies is itself a national movement and academic field, offered in graduate programs
at many good universities.
Updated 01/2013
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
• Bold type indicates courses in the
major, all requiring a grade of C or
better.
• General Education area
requirements -GWS, GHA, GQ, GN,
GA, GH, GS codes- are
interchangeable in order. In any given
semester, students may choose general
education courses based on
preference, availability, and academic
goals, as long as students eventually
meet the minimum credits required
in these different areas.
• One course in either the first
or the second semester must be
chosen from among those designated
as First-Year Engagement sections.
• Both US (United States Cultures)
and IL (International Cultures)
courses must be completed within the
degree requirements. These courses
double-count with other major, Gen
Ed, or BA requirements, except that
they may not also be used to fulfill the
Other Cultures (BA) requirement.
• AMST 491W, the capstone course of
the major, is taken twice with different
topics; it also satisfies Penn State’s
Writing across the Curriculum (W)
requirement. Offered every semester,
it may ordinarily be taken from the
junior year on depending on student’s
choice of topics.
• “American-focused” courses must
be chosen in three out of four of the
following disciplinary areas: literature,
history, arts/philosophy/religion, and
social sciences. Two areas should
include three courses, and the third
area two courses. The four 400-level
courses must be in at least two of
these areas. For the core list of
American-focused courses, see the
description of the major on our
campus website. With the approval of
the American Studies Program Head,
certain other American-focused
courses may be substituted.
• Electives may continue to focus in
American fields, or they may develop
a minor, a pre-professional skill, or
another interest.
• Please see the Program Head
(academic adviser for all majors,
available to potential majors as well)
to make the most of options that
American Studies offers.
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Biology
General Option
at Penn State Brandywine
Beginning Fall 2014, Penn State Brandywine will offer two B.S. degrees in Biology that can be completed at the campus.
Students may also transition to University Park at the beginning of their junior year to complete a B.S. in Biology.
Students may choose an Option in Vertebrate Physiology or a General Option.
The Biology major is designed to:
 Impart basic knowledge of the fundamental concepts in molecular, cellular, organismal, and population biology;
 Develop proficiency in laboratory techniques of biological investigations, and in both oral and written scientific communication;
 Instill an appreciation for the unity, diversity, and complexity of living systems;
 Use observation, experimentation, and deductive reasoning in the application of the scientific method.
Biology with the Vertebrate Physiology Option:
Prepares students for professional degree programs in
medical and allied health fields as well as graduate
degree programs in biology. Courses include anatomy
and physiology, neuroscience, developmental biology,
genetics and cell biology.
UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM
 Newly renovated science laboratories
 Classes taught by active researchers
 Research opportunities for undergraduate
students is an integral component of the program
Faculty Highlights
Dr. Mark A. Boudreau: Instructor in Biology
B.S., University of Illinois, Urbana
M.S. University of Wisconsin, Madison
Ph.D., Oregon State University
Dr. Elizabeth Dudkin : Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., Drexel University
M.A., Ph.D., Temple University
Research interests: Visual systems in Rana pipiens and calcium imaging.
Dr. Megan L. Povelones : Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Loyola University
Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Research Interests: Single-celled parasitic organisms, including the human
pathogen Trypanosoma brucei.
Coordinator
Dr. Elizabeth Dudkin
ead9@psu.edu
610-892-1456
http://www.bw.psu.edu/Academics/Degrees/bs_biology.htm
Penn State Brandywine
25 Yearsley Mill Road
Media, Pa 19063
www.bw.psu.edu
610-892-1200
Fax: 610-892-1320
bwadmissions@psu.edu
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BIOCC
(124 credits)
B.S. Degree in Biology
General Option
Recommended Academic Plan
Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they
pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed.
THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE
ONLY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR GRADUATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY.
Updated 01/2013
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
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Biology
Vertebrate Physiology Option
at Penn State Brandywine
Beginning Fall 2014, Penn State Brandywine will offer two B.S. degrees in Biology that can be completed at the campus.
Students may also transition to University Park at the beginning of their junior year to complete a B.S. in Biology.
Students may choose an Option in Vertebrate Physiology or a General Option.
The Biology major is designed to:
 Impart basic knowledge of the fundamental concepts in molecular, cellular, organismal, and population biology;
 Develop proficiency in laboratory techniques of biological investigations, and in both oral and written scientific communication;
 Instill an appreciation for the unity, diversity, and complexity of living systems;
 Use observation, experimentation, and deductive reasoning in the application of the scientific method.
Biology with the Vertebrate Physiology Option:
Prepares students for professional degree programs in
medical and allied health fields as well as graduate
degree programs in biology. Courses include anatomy
and physiology, neuroscience, developmental biology,
genetics and cell biology.
UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM
 Newly renovated science laboratories
 Classes taught by active researchers
 Research opportunities for undergraduate
students is an integral component of the program
Faculty Highlights
Dr. Mark A. Boudreau: Instructor in Biology
B.S., University of Illinois, Urbana
M.S. University of Wisconsin, Madison
Ph.D., Oregon State University
Dr. Elizabeth Dudkin : Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., Drexel University
M.A., Ph.D., Temple University
Research interests: Visual systems in Rana pipiens and calcium imaging.
Dr. Megan L. Povelones : Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Loyola University
Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Research Interests: Single-celled parasitic organisms, including the human
pathogen Trypanosoma brucei.
Coordinator
Dr. Elizabeth Dudkin
ead9@psu.edu
610-892-1456
http://www.bw.psu.edu/Academics/Degrees/bs_biology.htm
Penn State Brandywine
25 Yearsley Mill Road
Media, Pa 19063
www.bw.psu.edu
610-892-1200
Fax: 610-892-1320
bwadmissions@psu.edu
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BIOCC
(124 credits)
B.S. Degree in Biology
Vertebrate Physiology Option
Recommended Academic Plan
Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they
pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed.
THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE
ONLY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR GRADUATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY.
Updated 01/2013
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
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BUSINESS
Accounting Focus
at Penn State Brandywine
The Business program combines up-to-date study in core disciplines such as accounting,
management, marketing, economics, finance, and logistics with applied studies and internships
in practical, real-world settings.
The Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) program differs from many traditional programs in that
it is based on "systems thinking" and study approach that prepares you to be a workforce participant
equipped with multi-faceted skills applicable to any number of business areas and situations.
Recent Faculty Accomplishments
Christina OLear, Instructor of
Accounting and Certified Public
Accountant, has 12+ years of
accounting experience within a
broad range of organizations.
UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM
The program places an emphasis on the skills and
knowledge necessary for the business professional
to function in community and global centers of
commerce.

Students may pursue Accounting through the
Individualized Option in 2013.
 Students interested in the Accounting focus takes
courses in financial and managerial accounting,
taxation, auditing and financial statement analysis,
along with electives. This prepares the student for
a career in an accounting-related field, and
courses taken through the program can be
counted toward preparation for the CPA exam.
 Students complete an internship as a component
of their degree program, allowing them to build a
resume of experience while in college. Students
have interned with accounting firms, tax service
providers, and other service-oriented firms.
Coordinator
Dr. Barrie Litzky
barrielitzky@psu.edu
610-725-5286
http://brandywine.psu.edu/Academics/Degrees/ba_bsb.htm
Dr. Julie Stanton, Associate
Professor, published two articles
in high-quality academic journals
in 2013 on topics related to the
marketing of organic foods, and
actively researches the value of
group reflection & cooperation
mechanisms with Dr. Alex
Bolinger.
Lori Elias, Instructor of
Marketing, and Faculty Advisor
for the Advertising and Marketing
Club, was awarded the Rosenberg
Scholarship in the spring
semester of 2013 for the
promotion of civic engagement
within the classroom. Under
Professor Elias, the Advertising
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25 Yearsley Mill Road
Media, Pa 19063
www.bw.psu.edu
610-892-1200
Fax: 610-892-1320
bwadmissions@psu.edu
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BSBCC
(120 credits)
B.S. Degree In Business
Individualized option (INDBU) in Accounting
Recommended Academic Plan
Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they
pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed.
THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE
ONLY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR GRADUATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY.






Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better.
Italic type indicates courses that satisfy both major and General Education requirements.
GWS, GQ, GHA, GN, GA, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education requirements.
3/6/9 rule allows students to vary number of credits in GA, GH, and GS requirements.
W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
RAP sheets do not replace, and are subordinate to, the e-lion Degree Audit.
Academic Advising Notes:
 Students should consult with an adviser when scheduling courses.
 18 credit hours in option, 3 of which are in Communications or English. Student must submit plan of study
and consult advisor by Semester 5.
1)
2)
3)
Students must complete at least 3 cr. of United States Cultures (US) and 3 cr. of International Cultures (IL)
as part of General Education.
MATH 110 or 140 required for graduation requirements. MATH 22 or higher required for Entrance-ToMajor requirements.
See Adviser for Internship Preparation (BA 495A or BA 495).
Updated 01/2013
SOME CAREER PATHS
TAKEN BY OUR GRADUATES

ACCOUNTANT

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE

MARKET ANALYST
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BUSINESS
Management and Marketing Option with Management Focus
at Penn State Brandywine
The Business program combines up-to-date study in core disciplines such as accounting,
management, marketing, economics, finance, and logistics with applied studies and internships
in practical, real-world settings.
The Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) program differs from many traditional programs in that
it is based on "systems thinking" and study approach that prepares you to be a workforce participant
equipped with multi-faceted skills applicable to any number of business areas and situations.
Recent Faculty Accomplishments
Christina OLear, Instructor of
Accounting and Certified Public
Accountant, has 12+ years of
accounting experience within a
broad range of organizations.
UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM
The program places an emphasis on the skills and
knowledge necessary for the business professional to
function in community and global centers of commerce.

Students may pursue the Management/Marketing
option and can opt for either focus area.

Students interested in the Management focus take
classes in organizational behavior, leadership &
motivation, entrepreneurship and human resources
management. This gives the students the breadth
of knowledge to go into a variety of industries in
entry-level management-oriented positions.

Students complete an internship as a component
of their degree program, allowing them to build
a resume of experience while in college. Students
have interned with manufacturers, retailers,
service-oriented firms, and government-related
agencies.
Coordinator
Dr. Barrie Litzky
barrielitzky@psu.edu
610-725-5286
http://brandywine.psu.edu/Academics/Degrees/ba_bsb.htm
Dr. Julie Stanton, Associate
Professor, published two articles in
high-quality academic journals in
2013 on topics related to the
marketing of organic foods, and
actively researches the value of
group reflection & cooperation
mechanisms with Dr. Alex Bolinger.
Lori Elias, Instructor of Marketing,
and Faculty Advisor for the
Advertising and Marketing Club,
was awarded the Rosenberg
Scholarship in the spring semester
of 2013 for the promotion of civic
engagement within the classroom.
Under Professor Elias, the
Advertising and Marketing Club
won club of the year in May 2013.
Penn State Brandywine
25 Yearsley Mill Road
Media, Pa 19063
www.bw.psu.edu
610-892-1200
Fax: 610-892-1320
bwadmissions@psu.edu
28
BSBCC
B.S. Degree In Business
Management and Marketing Option with Management Focus
(120 credits)
Recommended Academic Plan
Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they
pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed.
THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE






Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better.
Italic type indicates courses that satisfy both major and General Education requirements.
GWS, GQ, GHA, GN, GA, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education requirements.
3/6/9 rule allows students to vary number of credits in GA, GH, and GS requirements.
W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
RAP sheets do not replace, and are subordinate to, the e-lion Degree Audit.
Academic Advising Notes:
 Students should consult with an adviser when scheduling courses.
 18 credit hours in Individualized option. Student must submit plan of study and consult advisor by
Semester 5.
A. Students must complete at least 3 cr. of United States Cultures (US) and 3 cr. Of International Cultures (IL)
as part of General Education.
B. MATH 110 or 140 required for graduation requirements. MATH 22 or higher required for Entrance-ToMajor requirements.
C. BA 300/400 series of courses requires ETM of Math 22 for admission.
D. See Adviser for Internship Preparation (BA 495A or BA 495B). Adult learners can waive internship in lieu
of two 400 level courses in Business program.
Updated 01/2013
SOME CAREER PATHS
TAKEN BY OUR GRADUATES

ACCOUNTANT

SALES & MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE

MARKET ANALYST

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
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BUSINESS
Management and Marketing Option with Marketing Focus
at Penn State Brandywine
The Business program combines up-to-date study in core disciplines such as accounting, management,
marketing, economics, finance, and logistics with applied studies and internships in practical, real-world
settings.
The Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) program differs from many traditional programs in that it is based
on "systems thinking" and study approach that prepares you to be a workforce participant equipped with
multi-faceted skills applicable to any number of business areas and situations.
Recent Faculty Accomplishments
Christina OLear, Instructor of
Accounting and Certified Public
Accountant, has 12+ years of
accounting experience within a
broad range of organizations.
UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM
The program places an emphasis on the skills and
knowledge necessary for the business professional
to function in community and global centers of
commerce.

Students may pursue the Management/Marketing
option and can opt for either focus area.

Students interested in the Marketing focus take
classes in consumer behavior, marketing research,
and advertising & marketing strategy. This gives
students the breadth of knowledge to go into a
variety of industries in entry-level marketing
positions.

Students complete an internship as a component
of their degree program, allowing them to build
a resume of experience while in college. Students
have interned with sales and marketing firms,
manufacturer’s concerns, public relations agencies,
and service-oriented firms.
Coordinator
Dr. Barrie Litzky
barrielitzky@psu.edu
610-725-5286
http://brandywine.psu.edu/Academics/Degrees/ba_bsb.htm
Dr. Julie Stanton, Associate
Professor, published two articles in
high-quality academic journals in
2013 on topics related to the
marketing of organic foods, and
actively researches the value of
group reflection & cooperation
mechanisms with Dr. Alex Bolinger.
Lori Elias, Instructor of Marketing,
and Faculty Advisor for the
Advertising and Marketing Club,
was awarded the Rosenberg
Scholarship in the spring semester
of 2013 for the promotion of civic
engagement within the classroom.
Under Professor Elias, the
Advertising and Marketing Club
won club of the year in May 2013.
Penn State Brandywine
25 Yearsley Mill Road
Media, Pa 19063
www.bw.psu.edu
610-892-1200
Fax: 610-892-1320
bwadmissions@psu.edu
30
BSBCC
(120 credits)
B.S. Degree In Business
Management and Marketing Option with Marketing Focus
Recommended Academic Plan
Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they
pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed.
THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE
ONLY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR GRADUATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY.






SOME CAREER PATHS
TAKEN BY OUR GRADUATES
Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better.
Italic type indicates courses that satisfy both major and General Education requirements.
GWS, GQ, GHA, GN, GA, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education requirements.
3/6/9 rule allows students to vary number of credits in GA, GH, and GS requirements.
W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement. SALES AND MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE
RAP sheets do not replace, and are subordinate to, the e-lion Degree Audit.
Academic Advising Notes:
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
 Students should consult with an adviser when scheduling courses.
 18 credit hours in option, 3 of which are in Communications or English. Student must submit plan of
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY POSITIONS
study and consult advisor by Semester 5.
1) Students must complete at least 3 cr. of United States Cultures (US) and 3 cr. of International Cultures
(IL) as part of General Education.
FINANCIAL OPERATIONS
2) MATH 110 or 140 required for graduation requirements. MATH 22 or higher required for Entrance-ToMajor requirements.
3) BA series 300/400 of courses requires ETM of Math 22 for admission.
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
4) See Adviser for Internship Preparation (BA 495A or BA 495B). Adult learners can waive internship in
lieu Penn
of two 400
level courses
in business program.
State
is committed
to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
Updated 01/2013
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
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Communication Arts and Sciences
at Penn State Brandywine
Today's business leaders identify their greatest need as people who can communicate clearly
and effectively with external audiences, such as customers and vendors, and with internal
audiences, such as other company divisions. Strong communications skills are highly valued in
the legal profession, health-related fields, and not-for-profit organizations. The Communication
Arts and Sciences program is designed to help you develop the skills necessary to communicate
effectively in the contemporary workplace.
Recent Faculty Accomplishments
UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM
The Communication Arts and Sciences program
focuses on communication as the nucleus of all
social organizations.
We help students understand the inherent
complexities of human interaction, whether it be
in interpersonal, small group, organizational, or
mediated contexts, and how such interactions serve
to establish, maintain, and challenge social
structures. Our goal is for graduates to leave the
program with a better sense of how to manage
increasingly complex human interactions in
their efforts to create better social worlds.
In addition to coursework, students have the
option to enroll in an internship as they near
completion of their academic program, where
theoretical and applied learning opportunities
help them prepare for the workforce.
Coordinator
Dr. Wayne J. McMullen
wjm11@psu.edu
610-892-1426
http://brandywine.psu.edu/Academics/Degrees/ba_cas.htm
Dr. Susan Fredricks, Associate
Professor of Communication Arts
and Sciences (with Dr. E. Tilley,
first author, and Dr. A. Hornett),
"The Role of Sociability in Building
Ethical Organizations." Accepted
for publication in Journal of
Communication Management,
October 2010.
Dr. Wayne McMullen, Associate
Professor of Communication Arts
and Sciences (with Dr. R. Varma),
"Motives and Consequences of
Investment Decisions: Evidence
from Factual Movie Projects,"
Business Review, 17 (2011) 8-13.
Dr. Thomas Yannuzzi,
Assistant Professor of
Communication Arts and Sciences
(2012) “The Social Construction of
Productive Organizations:
Understanding the Leadership
Moments of Everyday Talk.” HR
Encyclopedia, San Francisco, Wiley
Publications.
Penn State Brandywine
25 Yearsley Mill Road
Media, Pa 19063
www.bw.psu.edu
610-892-1200
Fax: 610-892-1320
bwadmissions@psu.edu
32
B.A. Degree in Communication Arts and Sciences
CASCC
(124 credits)
Recommended Academic Plan
Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they
pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed.
THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE
ONLY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR GRADUATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY.
- Bold type indicates courses
requiring a quality grade of C
or better.
- GWS, GQ, GHA, GN, GA,
GH, and GS are codes used
to identify General Education
requirements.
- W is the code used to designate
courses that satisfy University
Writing Across the Curriculum
requirement.
- Courses with one (1) asterisk
(*) are offered fall semester only.
- Courses with one (1) pound
sign (#) are offered spring
semester only.
Academic Advising Notes:
1. Students should consult
with an adviser when scheduling
courses and should always work
from an updated degree audit.
2. Students must complete three
(3) credits of United States
Cultures (US) and three (3)
credits of International Cultures
(IL) as part of General
Education.
Program Notes:
1. CAS 203, 250, and 252 may
not be offered every semester
or every academic year. Consult
adviser for details.
SOME CAREER PATHS TAKEN
BY OUR GRADUATES
Professional Model/Entrepreneur
BUSINESS SECTOR
Account Executive
Account Supervisor
Associate Buying Director
Associate Vice President
Attorney/Managing Partner
Broker
Casting Director
Chief Operating Officer
Construction Consultant
Counselor
CPA
Dentist
Deputy Director
Director of Sales
Director of University Relations
Updated 01/2013
Events & Marketing Manager
Executive Director
Executive Recruiter
Executive Vice President & CEO
Financial Consultant
Freelance Public Relations & Marketing
Manager, H.R. Administration
Manager/Buyer
Manager of Clinical Operations
Managing Director
Managing Partner
Mechanical Engineer
Netscape Solutions Expert
Netscape Solutions Expert
Owner/Founding Partner
President & CEO
Producer
Publisher
Reporter/Anchor
Retail Manager
Retail Owner
Senior Account Executive
Senior Manager/Marketing
EDUCATION SECTOR
Assistant Dean of Students
Assistant & College Professor
Director of University Relations
Educational Specialist
Education Therapist
Performing Arts Instructor
Principal
Teacher/Speech & Hearing
GOVERNMENT SECTOR
Director of Community Relations
Director of Highway Users Federation
Planning Analyst
Probation Officer
Psychiatric Social Worker
Resource Specialist
Social Worker
Transportation Supervisor
US Embassy Counsel
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
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Communications
Corporate Communications Option
at Penn State Brandywine
The Communications degree program addresses frequently articulated employer requirements for the
workplace through an integrated program model. The degree provides the basic theoretical foundations of
the discipline, allows for appropriate branching outside the traditional curriculum, and encourages integration
of appropriate courses in the disciplines of Information Sciences and Technology, Communications Arts and
Sciences, English, and Business. The degree in Communications includes an option for students who wish to
develop their written and verbal skills in an effort to gain professional employment in such fields as public
relations, publishing, speech writing, and special events.
Recent Faculty Accomplishments
UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM
Students in this option develop their abilities to:

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

Understand complex organizational processes.
Build effective teams.
Think, write, and speak critically and purposefully.
Analyze current trends, identify organizational issues,
and understand audience attitudes.
Develop persuasive strategies for communicating with
target audiences, such as business and community
organizations, non-profits, government officials,
consumers, and media outlets.
Analyze forms of public communication, such as
corporate, political, organizational, activist, legal, and
journalistic discourse.
Create and execute strategic communication campaigns.
Karrie A. Bowen, Instructor of
Communication, whose
research is focused in cultural
communication, non-profit
organizational communication
and public relations, political
communication, and journalism.
Susan Fredricks, Associate
Professor of Communication
Arts and Sciences, (along with
Dr. E. Tilley, first author, and
Dr. A. Hornett), "The Role of
Sociability in Building Ethical
Organizations." Accepted for
publication in Journal of
Communication Management,
October 2010.
Hans Schmidt, Assistant
Professor of Communication,
has research interests related to
media literacy, university-level
media literacy education,
journalism and journalism
education, and new media
applications.
Students in the Communications program have completed internships at many big name employers. Several recent positions include:
Beasley Broadcasting (WXTU), CBS Radio, Crozer Medical Center, Comcast-Spectacor,
Disney, National Liberty Museum, Philadelphia Magazine, Riddle Memorial Hospital.
Coordinator
Dr. Susan M. Fredricks
smf17@psu.edu
610-892-1373
http://www.bw.psu.edu/Academics/Degrees/ba_comm.htm
Penn State Brandywine
25 Yearsley Mill Road
Media, Pa 19063
www.bw.psu.edu
610-892-1200
Fax: 610-892-1320
bwadmissions@psu.edu
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COMCC
(120 credits)
B.S. Degree In Communications
Corporate Communications Option
Recommended Academic Plan
Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they
pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed.
THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE
ONLY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR GRADUATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY.
• BOLD type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better.
• Italic type indicates courses that satisfy both the major and General Education requirements.
• Italic Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better and that satisfy both major
and General Education requirements.
• GWS, GHA, GQ, GN, GH and GS are codes used to identify General Education requirements.
• US, IL, and US•IL are codes used to designate courses that satisfy University United
States/International Cultures requirements.
• W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum
requirements.
• [1] Students must demonstrate or complete the third level of proficiency in one foreign language
(4-12 credits).
• [2] BA requirement: 9 credits plus 3 credits “other cultures” selected from approved list. See:
http://bulletins.psu.edu/bulletins/bluebook/ba_requirements.cfm
Program Notes
The course series listed above is only one of many possible ways to move through the curriculum.
Academic Advising Notes
A student’s career/graduate school plans should be considered in developing an individual academic
plan. Be sure to consult an adviser in this department when scheduling courses.
Updated 01/2013
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SOME CAREER PATHS TAKEN
BY OUR GRADUATES
Community Relations
Health Communication
Political Advocacy
Travel and Tourism
Philanthropy and The Arts
Media Relations and Special Events
Employee Communication
Corporate Sponsorships
Marketing Support Crisis Communication
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General Engineering
Multidisciplinary Engineering
Design Option
The General Engineering program provides students with a broad foundation
in engineering with specialization in engineering design. Students will enroll at
Penn State Brandywine for the first four semesters of the degree program. All
upper-division work will be completed at Penn State Great Valley.
Unique Features
of the Program

Interdisciplinary approach
with emphasis on Design
Systems Engineering
Employment
Opportunities
Product Engineering
Process Engineering
Manufacturing
Research Engineering
Development Engineering
Training Engineering
Systems Engineering
Design Engineering

Emphasis on teamwork and
working collaboratively in
multidisciplinary and
multicultural environments

State of the art
engineering facilities at
Penn State Great Valley,
located in the heart of an
industrial park

Balance between technical,
individual and team
communication, and
“people” skills
According to the Wall Street Journal,
individuals with degrees in General
Engineering will earn a median salary
of $73,000

Perspectives of global,
environmental, social,
and ethical context of
an engineer’s work
Coordinator
Coordinator
Two-semester senior design
course sequence, resulting
in personal senior project
Penn State Brandywine

● Summer Internship at the
end of the junior year to
offer valuable work
experience
Dr. Asad Azemi
E-mail: axa20@psu.edu
Phone: 610-892-1421
25 Yearsley Mill Road
Media, PA 19063
www.bw.psu.edu
Admissions: 610-892-1200
E-mail: bwadmissions@psu.edu
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B.S. Degree in General Engineering
Multidisciplinary Engineering Design Option (127 credits)
For plans specific to individual commonwealth campuses, go to http://www.engr.psu.edu/AcademicPlans/.
Recommended Academic Plan
Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they
pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed.
THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE
ONLY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR GRADUATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY.
 CHEM 110
CHEM 111
EDSGN 100
ENGL 15
FYS
 MATH 140
CMPEN 271
CMPSC 121 or
201
E MCH 211
MATH 231
PHYS 212
1st Semester
Chemical Principles
Experimental Principles
Engineering Design
Rhetoric & Composition
First Year Seminar
Calculus I
3
1
3
3
1
4
15
CAS 100A/B
CHEM 112
CHEM 113
GHA
 MATH 141
 PHYS 211
2nd Semester
Effective Speech
Chemical Principles
Experimental Chemistry
Health & Physical Activity
Calculus II
Mechanics
4
3
3rd Semester
Digital System
Programming
3
3
E E 210
+ E MCH 212
4th Semester
Circuits and Devices
Dynamics
Statics
Calculus of Several Variables
3
2
E MCH 213
MATH 251
Strength of Materials
Ordinary Differential Equations
3
4
Electricity & Magnetism
4
15
PHYS 214
Waves & Quantum Physics
2
16
Upper division engineering courses will be offered at Penn State Great Valley
th
CMPEN 331
ECON 102/104
EDSGN 401
+ E E 310
GA, GH, or GS
3
3
1
1.5
4
4
16.5
5 Semester
Comp. Org. & Design
Micro/Macro Economics
Engr. Systems Design
Electro. Circuit Design I
AHS Elective
3
3
3
4
3
16
CMPEN 472
+ E E 352
ENGL 202C
GA, GH, or GS
M E 300
6th Semester
Microproc & Emb Systems
Signals & Systems
Technical Writing
AHS Elective
Thermodynamics
3
4
3
3
3
16
Summer Semester
EDSGN 495 Internship 1 credit
B
+ EDSGN 410
+ ENGR 350
ENGR 490W
GA, GH, or GS
GHA
A
GTE
7th Semester
Robotics Design & Appl.
Comp. & Model Methods
Senior Design I
AHS Elective
Health & Physical Activity
Gen. Tech. Elective(s)
4
3
1
3
1.5
4
16.5
CMPEN 454
ENGR 407
ENGR 491W
GA, GH, or GS
GA, GH, or GS
8th Semester
Fund. of Computer Vision
Tech-Based E-ship
Senior Design II
AHS Elective
AHS Elective
3
3
3
3
3
15
● Courses listed in boldface italic type require a grade of a C or better for entrance into the major.
+ Courses listed in boldface type require a grade of a C or better for graduation in this major.
A General Technical Electives (GTE) are four credits of engineering, science or mathematics at a similar or higher level required for the major. Choose at least four credits from the
program approved list of courses: BIOL 141(3), BIOL 142(1), CHEM 202(3), CHEM 210(3), CMPEN 270(4), CMPEN 271(3), CMPEN 275(1), EDSGN 110(2), EDSGN 210(2),
E MCH 315(2), E MCH 316(1), MATH 220 GQ(2-3), MATH 232(2) and PHYS 213(2). Other GTE credits will be considered through the petition process.
B EDSGN 495(1) requires 300 hours of work and may be scheduled during the summer semester after the third or fourth year.
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Updated 01/2013
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ENGLISH
at Penn State Brandywine
The English major at Penn State Brandywine is recognized for high-quality teaching and for the
readily marketable skills of its accomplished graduates. English majors explore the power of language
to shape thought, politics, and culture from the Middle Ages to the 21st century. Participating in small
class discussions of literature and language, they generate ideas about human nature and values while
immersing themselves in diverse British, American, and worldwide Anglophone literary traditions.
English majors develop valuable critical reading and writing skills including how to research, analyze,
and communicate information effectively.
Recent Faculty Accomplishments
UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM
Upper division courses provide students with the chance
to get to know and work with our faculty in their areas
of expertise. English majors can take advantage of
opportunities for internships, for undergraduate
research, and for demonstrating mastery both before
and in the Senior Seminar, a challenging capstone
experience.
SOME CAREER PATHS TAKEN BY OUR GRADUATES
Graduates from the English major find success in
diverse fields such as law, advertising, public relations,
government, technical writing, publishing, business,
banking, and teaching. English majors can also elect to
continue on to graduate school for a Master’s degree,
an MBA, or a PhD in English, linguistics, creative
writing, and related fields in the humanities.
Coordinator
Dr. Adam Sorkin
ajs2@psu.edu
610-892-1444
www.brandywine.psu.edu/Academics/Degrees/ba_eng.htm
Kimberly Blockett, Associate
Professor of English, recently
published “Writing Freedom: Race,
Religion, and Revolution, 18201840” in the Cambridge History of
African American Literature (New
York: Cambridge University Press,
2011) and presented a paper on the
Black itinerant preacher Zilpha Elaw
in Paris, France, at the 9th
International Conference of the
Collegium for African American
Research.
Maureen Fielding, Associate
Professor of English and Women's
Studies, pursued research in Berlin,
Germany, for a novel in progress,
supported by a grant from the
Institute for the Arts and
Humanities.
Kathleen Kennedy, Assistant
Professor of English, was an invited
speaker at the colloquium,
“Vernacular Scriptures in LateMedieval Manuscript Culture,” at
Christ Church College, Oxford
University, in May 2011. She also
has published the book, Maintenance,
Meed, and Marriage in Medieval English
Literature (New York: Palgrave,
2009).
Elizabeth Coggin Womack,
Assistant Professor of English,
published her research in the highly
respected scholarly journals Victorian
Literature and Culture and Victorians.
Her current book project, “Alienable
Things: The Secondhand Economy
in Nineteenth-Century Literature,”
examines patterns of secondhand
exchange in the Victorian novel.
Penn State Brandywine
25 Yearsley Mill Road
Media, Pa 19063
www.bw.psu.edu
610-892-1200
Fax: 610-892-1320
bwadmissions@psu.edu
38
B.A. Degree In English
ENGCC
(123 credits)
Recommended Academic Plan
Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they
pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed.
THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE
ONLY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR GRADUATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY.
Semester 1
Credits
Semester 2
Credits
ENGL 015 or 030 (GWS) Rhetoric and
Composition or Honors Freshman
Composition
3
CAS 100 (GWS) Effective Speech
3
Arts (GA) or Humanities (GH) or Social
Science (GS) General Education selection
3
Arts (GA) or Humanities (GH) or Social
Science (GS) General Education selection
3
Quantification (GQ) General Education
selection
3
Natural Sciences (GN) General Education
selection
3
Foreign Language I (BA requirements)
6
Foreign Language II (BA requirements)
Health and Physical Activity (GHA)
Total Credits:
Semester 3
15
Total Credits:
Credits
Semester 4
6
1.5
16.5
Credits
ENGL 221/British Literature to 1798
3
ENGL 201/What Is Literature
3
Arts (GA) or Humanities (GH) or Social
Science (GS) General Education selection
3
ENGL 222/British Literature from 1798,
231/American Literature to 1865, or
232/American Literature from 1865
3
Arts (GA) or Humanities (GH) or Social
Science (GS) General Education selection
3
ENGL 202B (GWS)/Effective Writing: Writing
in the Humanities
3
Natural Sciences (Lab) (GN) General
Education selection
3
Natural Sciences (GN) General Education
selection
3
Elective
3
Quantification (GQ) General Education
selection
3
Health and Physical Activity (GHA)
Total Credits:
Semester 5
1.5
16.5
Total Credits:
Credits
Semester 6
15
Credits
ENGL 200/Introduction to Critical Reading
3
ENGL 400-level
3
ENGL 400-level/Pre-1800 Literature course
3
ENGL Literature, Writing, Rhetoric,
Language at any level
3
BA Requirement: Arts, Humanities, Social
and Behavioral Sciences, Quantification
3
BA Requirement: Arts, Humanities, Social
and Behavioral Sciences, Quantification
3
BA Requirement: Other Cultures
3
Arts (GA) or Humanities (GH) or Social
Science (GS) General Education selection
3
Arts (GA) or Humanities (GH) or Social
Science (GS) General Education selection
3
Elective
3
Total Credits:
15
Total Credits:
Credits
ENGL 400-level/post-1800: race, gender,
ethnic, minority, or postcolonial literatures
3
ENGL 487W or 310H/Senior Seminar or
Honors Thesis in English
3
ENGL 400-level
3
ENGL 400-level
3
ENGL Literature, Writing, Rhetoric,
Language at any level
3
BA Requirement: Arts, Humanities, Social
and Behavioral Sciences, Quantification
3
Elective
3
Elective
3
Elective
3
Elective
Total Credits:










Semester 8
15
Semester 7
15
Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better.
General Education area requirements- GWS, GQ, GHA, GN, GA, GH, and GS codes - are interchangeable
in order; in any given semester, students may choose General Education course(s) based on preference,
availability, and academic goals, as long as students eventually meet the minimum credits required in these
different areas.
One course in either the first or the second semester must be chosen from among those designated as FirstYear Engagement sections.
Both US (United States Cultures) and IL (International Cultures) courses must be completed within the degree
requirements: these latter courses may not be used to fulfill the Other Cultures requirement under the BA
(Bachelor of Arts) requirements. The Senior Seminar in English (487W) satisfies Penn State’s Writing Across
the Curriculum (W) requirement.
ENGL 202B is recommended for English majors.
Students may take ENGL 200 before ENGL 201. This pair of courses is offered in rotation two out of every
three semesters.
The sequences, ENGL 221-222/British Literature to and from 1798 and ENGL 231-232/American Literature
to and from 1865, are offered in alternate years.
ENGL 004, 005, 015, 030, and 202 cannot be used to satisfy major requirements.
Students may choose additional English courses as electives, and they may plan to use some of their electives
and other courses in General Education, the BA Degree requirements, and/or the major in satisfaction of the
requirements for one of the minors offered at Penn State Brandywine.
With the approval of the English Program Head, students may substitute up to six credits at the same course
level offered in other units. These credits may not be double counted with major and General Education
requirements.
Updated 01/2013
Credits
3
Total Credits:
15
More Faculty Accomplishments
Adam J. Sorkin, Distinguished Professor of English,
published a number of books of translated Romanian
poetry, including Medea and Her War Machines by Ioan
Flora (New Orleans: University of New Orleans Press,
2011) and A Path to the Sea by Liliana Ursu (New York:
Pleasure Boat Studio, 2011).
Phyllis B. Cole, Professor of English and Women’s
Studies, was honored with the Distinguished
Achievement Award of the Ralph Waldo Emerson
Society. In 2013 she is publishing a bicentennial essay
on Margaret Fuller and giving the keynote address at the
“Transatlantic Women II” conference in Florence, Italy.
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Human development and family studies
Lifespan Developmental Sciences Option
at Penn State Brandywine
As a Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) major, you will learn about the biological,
psychological, and social processes affecting the development of individuals and families. You will
explore how people and families develop and change in your own and other cultures, including how
they are influenced by social institutions and public policies. You will also learn ethically responsible
and research-based techniques for facilitating the well-being of individuals and families. Students who
choose the Lifespan Developmental Sciences Option will work closely with faculty members to
understand and conduct research used to advance our knowledge of the field.
Recent Faculty Accomplishments
Dr. Marinda K. Harrell-Levy
Risk and protective factors among ecologically
and developmentally vulnerable adolescents;
purpose and identity development of
adolescents; intersection between adolescent
identity formation and adults’ mentoring,
communication and pedagogical processes.
UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM
The Human Development and Family Studies program at Penn
State was among the first of its kind in the nation, and continues
to be one of the most respected. The HDFS program is
committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service
regarding lifespan human development in the context of family,
community, and society.
Five reasons to major in HDFS:





HDFS is interdisciplinary. Human development is best
understood by looking at the whole spectrum of knowledge,
rather than from the narrow perspective of a single discipline.
HDFS examines development "in context." Students learn
about processes of human development in the settings where
these processes occur -- families, schools, communities, and
places of work.
HDFS focuses on the whole life span- from birth to old age.
HDFS students have many opportunities to integrate
classroom learning with hands-on experience.
HDFS students who choose the Developmental Sciences
Option work with faculty on research projects, gaining
foundational knowledge and skills required by future
employers as well as graduate schools.
Coordinator
Dr. Djuradj Stakic
dos4@psu.edu
610-892-1285
http://bw.psu.edu/Academics/Degrees/ba_hdfs.htm
Dr. Cynthia Lightfoot
Sociocultural development of adolescents;
self and identity development; adolescent risk
taking and peer culture; teen pregnancy;
acculturation of immigrant children, youth
and families.
Katherine Meehan
Committed to use of experiential field
education in the preparation of ethical,
knowledgeable human service providers
and for enhancing the carrier growth and
leadership development of HDFS students
Dr. Djuradj Stakic
Advocates for, promotes and assists in
establishing positive, child rights, needs and
best-interest centered, family focused and
community-based juvenile justice system in
countries in democratic transition in Southern
Eastern Europe and Southern Asia.
Dr. Jennifer Zosh
Investigates how children learn about the
world around them by asking questions about
number knowledge, language development,
and the use of technology for learning;
involves undergraduates in research
experiences and projects with local families.
Dr. B.C. Ben Park
Research interests include the relationship to
increased suicide behavior in modern era and
the classic sociological problem of how macrolevel historical and structural forces have
impacts on the micro-level of individual lives.
Penn State Brandywine
25 Yearsley Mill Road
Media, Pa 19063
www.bw.psu.edu
610-892-1200
Fax: 610-892-1320
bwadmissions@psu.edu
40
HFSCC
B.S. Degree in Human Development and Family Studies
Lifespan Developmental Sciences Option
(120 credits)
Recommended Academic Plan
Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they
pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed.
THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE
ONLY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR GRADUATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY.






Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better.
Italic type indicates courses that satisfy both major and General Education requirements.
Bold italic type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better and that satisfy both
major and General Education requirements.
GWS, GQ, GHA, GN, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education
requirements.
US, IL and US/IL are codes used to designate courses that satisfy University United
States/International Cultures requirements. May be combined with GA, GH, GS.
W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the
Curriculum requirement.
Program Notes:
The course series listed above is only one of many possible ways to move through the curriculum.
1- Students should schedule a first Year Engagement Seminar attached to a General Education
course (GWS, GHA, GQ, GN, GH, and GS) during the 1st or 2nd semester. Typically, students
schedule a First Year Seminar attached to an HDFS course (129, 229, 239).
2- Students are encouraged to take HDFS 312W during the second year, if possible.
3– HDFS U.S. Cultures requirement is in addition to the university requirement.
Updated 01/2013
SOME CAREER PATHS TAKEN BY OUR GRADUATES
EMPLOYMENT
Pre-schools/Daycare Centers
Hospital program for children, youth & families
Institutional and community mental health
programs
Programs for abused or neglected children and
adolescents
Women’s Resource Centers
Employee Assistance Programs
Nursing Homes
Area Agencies on Aging
Community Setting for Older Adults
Public Welfare/Family Service Agencies
POSTGRADUATE STUDY
Human Development
Psychology
Sociology
Behavioral Health
Counseling
Social Work
Law
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
41
Human development and family studies
Lifespan Human Services Option
at Penn State Brandywine
As a Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) major, you will learn about the biological,
psychological, and social processes affecting the development of individuals and families. You will explore
how people and families develop and change in your own and other cultures, including how they are
influenced by social institutions and public policies. You will also learn ethically responsible and researchbased techniques for facilitating the well-being of individuals and families. Students who choose the
Lifespan Human Services Option will complete a semester-long intensive internship in which course-based
knowledge and skills will be practiced and refined in a supervised human services program or agency.
Recent Faculty Accomplishments
Dr. Marinda K. Harrell-Levy
Risk and protective factors among ecologically
and developmentally vulnerable adolescents;
purpose and identity development of
adolescents; intersection between adolescent
identity formation and adults’ mentoring,
communication and pedagogical processes.
UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM
The Human Development and Family Studies program at Penn
State was among the first of its kind in the nation, and continues
to be one of the most respected. The HDFS program is
committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service
regarding lifespan human development in the context of family,
community, and society.
Five reasons to major in HDFS:





HDFS is interdisciplinary. Human development is best
understood by looking at the whole spectrum of knowledge,
rather than from the narrow perspective of a single discipline.
HDFS examines development "in context." Students learn
about processes of human development in the settings where
these processes occur -- families, schools, communities, and
places of work.
HDFS focuses on the whole life span– from birth to old age.
HDFS students have many opportunities to integrate
classroom learning with hands-on experience.
HDFS students who choose the Human Services Option
work with faculty on research projects, gaining foundational
knowledge and skills required by future employers as well as
graduate schools.
Coordinator
Dr. Djuradj Stakic
dos4@psu.edu
610-892-1285
http://bw.psu.edu/Academics/Degrees/ba_hdfs.htm
Dr. Cynthia Lightfoot
Sociocultural development of adolescents;
self and identity development; adolescent risk
taking and peer culture; teen pregnancy;
acculturation of immigrant children, youth
and families.
Katherine Meehan
Committed to use of experiential field
education in the preparation of ethical,
knowledgeable human service providers
and for enhancing the carrier growth and
leadership development of HDFS students
Dr. Djuradj Stakic
Advocates for, promotes and assists in
establishing positive, child rights, needs and
best-interest centered, family focused and
community-based juvenile justice system in
countries in democratic transition in Southern
Eastern Europe and Southern Asia.
Dr. Jennifer Zosh
Investigates how children learn about the
world around them by asking questions about
number knowledge, language development,
and the use of technology for learning;
involves undergraduates in research
experiences and projects with local families.
Dr. B.C. Ben Park
Research interests include the relationship to
increased suicide behavior in modern era and
the classic sociological problem of how macrolevel historical and structural forces have
impacts on the micro-level of individual lives.
Penn State Brandywine
25 Yearsley Mill Road
Media, Pa 19063
www.bw.psu.edu
610-892-1200
Fax: 610-892-1320
bwadmissions@psu.edu
42
HFSCC
B.S. Degree in Human Development and Family Studies
Lifespan Human Services Option
(120 credits)
Recommended Academic Plan
Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they
pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed.
THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE
ONLY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR GRADUATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY.






Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better.
Italic type indicates courses that satisfy both major and General Education requirements.
Bold italic type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better and that satisfy both
major and General Education requirements.
GWS, GQ, GHA, GN, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education
requirements.
US, IL and US/IL are codes used to designate courses that satisfy University United
States/International Cultures requirements. May be combined with GA, GH, GS.
W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the
Curriculum requirement.
Program Notes:
The course series listed above is only one of many possible ways to move through the curriculum.
1- Students should schedule a first Year Engagement Seminar attached to a General Education
course (GWS, GHA, GQ, GN, GH, and GS) during the 1st or 2nd semester. Typically, students
schedule a First Year Seminar attached to an HDFS course (129, 229, 239).
2- Students are encouraged to take HDFS 312W during the second year, if possible.
Updated 01/2013
SOME CAREER PATHS TAKEN BY OUR GRADUATES
EMPLOYMENT
Pre-schools/Daycare Centers
Hospital program for children, youth & families
Institutional and community mental health
programs
Programs for abused or neglected children and
adolescents
Women’s Resource Centers
Employee Assistance Programs
Nursing Homes
Area Agencies on Aging
Community Setting for Older Adults
Public Welfare/Family Service Agencies
POSTGRADUATE STUDY
Human Development
Psychology
Sociology
Behavioral Health
Counseling
Social Work
Law
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
43
INFORMATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Design and Development Option
at Penn State Brandywine
By integrating computer systems, networking, information management, and software technologies, this program
prepares you to design, develop, and administer information systems for business and industry. As a student in the
program, you will be exposed to the cognitive, social, institutional, and global environments of IST. A strong emphasis
is placed on communication, team-building, business, problem-solving, and management skills. A required internship
and a senior capstone experience will involve you directly in the cutting-edge issues and technologies of the field.
Penn State Brandywine offers two options within the IST degree program:
Information Systems: Design and Development and Information Technology: Integration and Application.
Recent Faculty Accomplishments
UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM






An interdisciplinary program.
Integrates computer science, information technology
and system usage.
Emphasis on teamwork.
Balance between technical, individual and
team communication, and “interpersonal” skills.
B.S. degree with a Business minor.
Evening classes to accommodate adult students.
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OPTION
This option is focused on expanding the skills
needed to develop advanced information
technology systems using state-of-the-art tools
and techniques. The emphasis is on providing
the student with knowledge in the design,
implementation, testing, and evolution of complex
software systems, as well as with a set of
project-oriented, team programming experiences.
Coordinator
Nannette D’Imperio
nxd13@psu.edu
610-892-1343
IST-BW@psu.edu
http://ist.psu.edu/
Azemi, A., & N. D’Imperio.
New Approach to Teaching
an Introductory Computer
Science Course, Proceedings of
the 41st Frontiers in Education
Conference, Rapid City, South
Dakota (2011).
Enhanced Delivery for
Introductory Computer
Science Courses, Proceedings of
the 40th Frontiers in Education
Conference, Arlington, Virginia
(2010).
Penn State Brandywine
25 Yearsley Mill Road
Media, Pa 19063
www.bw.psu.edu
610-892-1200
Fax: 610-892-1320
bwadmissions@psu.edu
44
ISDEV
B.S. Degree In Information Science and Technology
Design and Development Option
(125 credits)
Recommended Academic Plan
Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they
pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed.
THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE
ONLY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR GRADUATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY.
Credits
Credits
102, 104,
16





Credits
Credits
Credits
Credits
Credits
Credits
A quality grade of C or better is required in all IST courses as well as in cmpsc 101.
Italic type indicates courses that satisfy both major and General Education requirements.
GWS, GQ, GHA, GN, GA, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education
requirements.
US, IL, and US/IL are codes used to designate courses that satisfy University United
States/International Cultures requirements.
W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the
Curriculum requirement.
Program Notes:
* See the support of option listing for courses that satisfy this requirement
+ One of the GS or GH courses must satisfy the University United States requirement.
^ The amount of foreign language you completed in high school, results of advanced placement
exams, and results of optional proficiency exams determine what level of language you will take.
See your academic adviser for details.
# All students are required to complete a 300-hour internship, which is a mentored work
experience where the student is employed in an information sciences and technology position
in industry, government or academia. Students may complete the internship after their first year
and may complete as many as three internships during their academic career. All internships
require prior approval.
Academic Advising Notes:
Updated 01/2013
A student’s career/graduate school plans should be considered in developing an individual
academic plan. Be sure to consult an adviser in this department when scheduling courses.
RECENT GRADUATES HAVE TAKEN POSITIONS AT
Akcelerant, DLC Solutions, Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union,
Syncretic Inc., USLI, Vanguard, Wawa
OTHER CAREER PATHS INCLUDE
- Technology Support
- Technology Management
- Technology Auditing
- Application and/or Web Development
- Program or Business Analysts
- Graduate School
HIGHLIGHTS OF SEVERAL CAPSTONE PROJECTS

Developed “Q” codes for asset tracking and trouble/help desk tickets for the
campus. Integrated with Spice Works, the campus inventory system.


Developed a virtual computer lab using cloud computing technology.

Developed Smart Phone Apps for:
- SEPTA train/bus schedules.
- An adoption app for canine rescue service.
- An adoption app for a cat rescue service.
Developed a database app for civic engagement opportunities for Penn State
Brandywine.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
45
Information Science and Technology
Integration and Application Option
at Penn State Brandywine
By integrating computer systems, networking, information management, and software technologies, this program
prepares you to design, develop, and administer information systems for business and industry. As a student in the
program, you will be exposed to the cognitive, social, institutional, and global environments of IST. A strong emphasis
is placed on communication, team-building, business, problem-solving, and management skills. A required internship
and a senior capstone experience will involve you directly in the cutting-edge issues and technologies of the field.
Penn State Brandywine offers two options within the IST degree program:
Information Systems: Design and Development and Information Technology: Integration and Application.
Recent Faculty Accomplishments
UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM






An interdisciplinary program.
Integrates computer science,
information technology and system usage.
Emphasis on teamwork.
Balance between technical, individual and
team communication, and “interpersonal” skills.
B.S. degree with a Business minor.
Evening classes to accommodate adult students.
INTEGRATION AND APPLICATION OPTION
This option is designed to prepare students to use
information technology to realize a variety of system-based
goals. It is focused on developing a theoretical foundation
and the skill set needed for integrating information
technology into different systems for the purpose of
enhancing system performance. The emphasis is on
providing the student with the theoretical frameworks
needed to use information technology as a system attribute,
as well as a set of application-oriented experiences and skills.
Coordinator
Nannette D’Imperio
nxd13@psu.edu
610-892-1343
IST-BW@psu.edu
http://ist.psu.edu/
Azemi, A., & N. D’Imperio.
New Approach to Teaching an
Introductory Computer Science
Course, Proceedings of the 41st
Frontiers in Education Conference,
Rapid City, South Dakota
(2011).
Enhanced Delivery for
Introductory Computer Science
Courses, Proceedings of the 40th
Frontiers in Education Conference,
Arlington, Virginia (2010).
Penn State Brandywine
25 Yearsley Mill Road
Media, Pa 19063
www.bw.psu.edu
610-892-1200
Fax: 610-892-1320
bwadmissions@psu.edu
46
ITINT
B.S. Degree In Information Science and Technology
Integration and Application Option
(125 credits)
Recommended Academic Plan
Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they
pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed.
THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE
ONLY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR GRADUATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY.
102, 104,
16





A quality grade of C or better is required in all IST courses as well as in cmpsc 101.
Italic type indicates courses that satisfy both major and General Education requirements.
GWS, GQ, GHA, GN, GA, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education
requirements.
US, IL, and US/IL are codes used to designate courses that satisfy University United
States/International Cultures requirements.
W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the
Curriculum requirement.
Program Notes:
* See the support of option listing for courses that satisfy this requirement
+ One of the GS or GH courses must satisfy the University United States requirement.
^ The amount of foreign language you completed in high school, results of advanced placement
exams, and results of optional proficiency exams determine what level of language you will take.
See your academic adviser for details.
# All students are required to complete a 300-hour internship, which is a mentored work
experience where the student is employed in an information sciences and technology position
in industry, government or academia. Students may complete the internship after their first year
and may complete as many as three internships during their academic career. All internships
require prior approval.
Updated 01/2013
Academic Advising Notes:
A student’s career/graduate school plans should be considered in developing an individual
academic plan. Be sure to consult an adviser in this department when scheduling courses.
RECENT GRADUATES HAVE TAKEN POSITIONS AT
Akcelerant, DLC Solutions, Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union,
Syncretic Inc., USLI, Vanguard, Wawa
OTHER CAREER PATHS INCLUDE
- Technology Support
- Technology Management
- Technology Auditing
- Application and/or Web Development
- Program or Business Analysts
- Graduate School
HIGHLIGHTS OF SEVERAL CAPSTONE PROJECTS

Developed “Q” codes for asset tracking and trouble/help desk tickets for the
campus. Integrated with Spice Works, the campus inventory system.


Developed a virtual computer lab using cloud computing technology.

Developed Smart Phone Apps for:
- SEPTA train/bus schedules.
- An adoption app for canine rescue service.
- An adoption app for a cat rescue service.
Developed a database app for civic engagement opportunities for Penn State
Brandywine.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
47
Letters, Arts, and Sciences
at Penn State Brandywine
This popular program combines a classic liberal arts education with today's need for flexibility and practical skills. Letters,
Arts, and Sciences (LAS) at Brandywine is especially attractive to adult students who have previously earned college credits
and want an interdisciplinary program and to students who wish to prepare for specialized careers for which there are no
specific academic majors available. The program includes four core skills requirements: research proficiency, critical thinking,
application of theory, and communications skills. In consultation with an academic adviser, you design your own program,
selecting upper level courses that support your interests and goals. You may follow a study track in Liberal Studies, and you
may create a minor in one of ten academic areas. This major requires a proposal written under the direction of your
academic advisor.
Recent Faculty Accomplishments
UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM
Students design their own degree by combining three or four
academic disciplines in which to take their major courses. For
example, a student's primary interest might be Business or
Information Systems Technology, but he/she desires a broad
Liberal Arts education as well. A student might wish to focus on
Psychology, but would like to include Human Development and
Family Studies or Counseling courses in the overall plan. Some
students in LAS prefer to develop specialized training, while
others put together a unique program such as “The Role of
Education and Technology in Contemporary Society,” or “Peace
and Conflict Resolution.” Many students incorporate minors
such as “Women's Studies,” “American Studies,” and
“International Studies” with an LAS degree.
Paul D. Greene, Ph.D.
Recipient of Penn State
Brandywine Outstanding
Teacher Award. Recipient of
the University-wide George
W. Atherton Award for
Excellence in Teaching, and
the Madlyn L. Hanes faculty
award.
Myra M. Goldschmidt,
Ph.D., Recent Publications
(Book): Goldschmidt, M., D.
Ouse (2011). Teaching
Developmental Immigrant
Students in Undergraduate
Programs: A Practical Guide.
Ann Arbor: University of
Michigan Press.
Julie Gallagher, PhD
Recent Publications (Book):
Black Women and Politics in New
York City from University of
Illinois Press in 2012.
Thematic Coursework Designs
Peace & Conflict Resolution, Mass Communication & Counseling, Art Therapy, Environmental Journalism, Liberal Arts &
Entrepreneurship, Pre-Law, History of Human Thought & Belief, Counseling & Psychology, Business & Human
Development, Communication & Culture, Political Science & Communication, History & Culture, International Business &
Culture, International Studies, International Outreach, Development of Early American Culture, Counseling in the Criminal
Justice System, Science Education and Administration, Humanistic Communication.
Coordinator
Patricia Hillen, MA
pah14@psu.edu
610-892-1372
http://brandywine.psu.edu/Academics/Degrees/ba las.htm
Penn State Brandywine
25 Yearsley Mill Road
Media, Pa 19063
www.bw.psu.edu
610-892-1200
Fax: 610-892-1320
bwadmissions@psu.edu
48
LASCC
B.A. Degree In Letters, Arts, and Sciences
(120 credits)
Recommended Academic Plan
Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they
pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed.
THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE
ONLY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR GRADUATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY.

Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better.
General Education area requirements:
 GWS, GQ, GHA, GN, GA, GH, and GS are codes- are interchangeable in order. In any given
semester, students may choose general education courses based on preference, availability, and
academic goals, as long as students eventually meet the minimum credits required in these different
areas.

W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum
requirement.

Both US (United States Cultures) and IL (International Cultures) courses must be completed within
the degree requirements. These courses double-count with other major, General Education, or B.A.
requirements, except that they may not also be used to fulfill the Other Cultures (BA) requirement.
Program Notes:
The course series listed on matrix is only one of the many possible ways to move through the
curriculum. A student’s career/graduate school plans should be considered in developing an individual
academic plan. A proposal that establishes this academic plan must be completed between 60-80 credits.
Only students with less than 91 credits, completed in prior majors or at other institutions, will be
considered for entrance to this major. Both proposal and scheduling for all students must be done in
accordance with the Program Coordinator.
Updated 01/2013
SOME CAREER PATHS
TAKEN BY OUR GRADUATES
To date, more than 350 students have earned this degree
at Penn State Brandywine, finding many potential career
applications – from business to law to health care fields.
Liberal Arts majors are in demand according to corporate
hiring managers who often complain that their newly-hired
employees lack skills in verbal and written communication
and in analytical thinking—talents needed to succeed in
any job. An academic major in LAS may be combined
with any of Penn State Brandywine’s academic minors; it is
also an excellent path to graduate and professional school,
particularly law school.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
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PSYCHOLOGY
at Penn State Brandywine
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior; in particular, how people and other animals relate to one another and the
environment through their actions, thoughts, and emotions. Psychology is applied in a wide variety of areas, such as
improving educational practices, facilitating human performance in organizations, promoting psychological health and
well-being, and in law, medicine, social work, government, and business. Students studying Psychology at Penn State
Brandywine work closely with faculty to explore their academic and professional interests through coursework as well
as applied research and field experiences. Students can complete either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science
(B.S.) degree in Psychology at Penn State Brandywine. The core Psychology requirements are the same for the B.A. and
B.S. degrees, although students in the B.A. also have a foreign language and additional arts, sciences, social sciences, and
cultures courses, whereas students in the B.S. complete a concentration in either business or science.
Recent Faculty Accomplishments
The Penn State Brandywine faculty members involved in
the Psychology program are nationally and internationally
recognized scholars and teachers whose areas of expertise
focus on topics such as health, cognition, culture,
education, language and peer socialization.
UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM
Our program allows students to tailor the major
to their interests. There are three options within
the degree: broad liberal arts, business or science.
Students have the flexibility to select courses that
best meet their plans for their future.
Students are encouraged to supplement their
coursework with undergraduate research
experience by working closely with faculty
on research projects.
Students have the opportunity to participate in
short-term study abroad through our Global
Programs travel-embedded courses.
A significant component of the Psychology program at
Penn State Brandywine is the required capstone experience, which
includes a Senior Seminar and a recommended research project.
Coordinator
Dr. Pauline Guerin
610-892-1377
pbg12@psu.edu
http://brandywine.psu.edu/Academics/Degrees/psych degree.htm
Dr. Pauline Guerin, Associate Professor
of Psychology. Research interests include:
Mental health and social and emotional
well-being and Indigenous peoples &
refugees, parenting and refugee & migrant
mothers, and physical activity as a mental
health intervention.
Dr. Daniela Martin, Assistant Professor
of Psychology, researches Multi-cultural
education in the development of student
identity, achievement, and democratic
practice: social development of deaf
children using cochlear implants and
integration of deaf children into
mainstream peer groups.
Dr. Laura Evans, Instructor in
Psychology, recently co-authored the
article, Couple therapy process and its relation
to therapy outcome: Expected and unexpected
common factors findings. Presented at the
Association of Behavioral and Cognitive
Therapies (ABCT) Annual Conference,
National Harbor, MD.
Dr. Evan Bradley, Assistant Professor of
Psychology, authored the article, Pitch
perception in lexical tone and melody. Reviews of
Research in Human Learning and Music, 1. doi:
10.6022/journal.rrhlm.2013002.
Penn State Brandywine
25 Yearsley Mill Road
Media, Pa 19063
www.bw.psu.edu
610-892-1200
Fax: 610-892-1320
bwadmissions@psu.edu
50
B.A. Degree in Psychology
PYACC
(124 credits)
Recommended Academic Plan
Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they
pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed.
THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE
PSYCH 400 - level capstone (2, 3)
PSYCH 200 - or 400 - level courses (2)


Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better.
Bold Italic type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better that satisfy both the major and
General Education requirements
General Education requirements
 GWS, GQ, GHA, GN, GA, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education requirements.
 US, IL, and US; IL are codes used to designate course that satisfy University United
States/International Cultures requirements.
 W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum
requirements.
Program Notes
The course series listed above is only one of many possible ways to progress through the curriculum.
Be sure to consult with an adviser.
[1]
Students must demonstrate or complete the third level of proficiency in one foreign language.
[2]
Students must take 34 credits in PSYCH (in addition to PSYCH 100 and 301W). Among these,
students must take at least 15 credits at the 400-level and at least 3 credits in each of 6 categories:
Learning and Cognition; Social & Personality; Biological Bases of Behavior; Developmental
Psychology; Applied & Clinical Psychology; Capstone Experience.
We recommend that students take 3 credits of Senior Seminar which fulfills the capstone requirement
and 3 - 6 credits of research; Psych 494 which fulfills either the major requirement for additional
courses beyond PSYCH 100 and 301W or the electives requirement.
[3]
[4] See Bulletin at: http://bulletins.psu.edu/undergrad/programs/baccalaureate/P/PSCBA
Updated 01/2013
SOME CAREER PATHS
TAKEN BY OUR GRADUATES
Typical work settings for psychologists include
hospitals and treatment centers, schools and
universities, government offices, industry, and
private practice. Entry-level jobs for individuals
with bachelor's degrees in Psychology include
positions in sales, marketing, case management,
advertising and labor relations, among others.
It is expected that by year 2018, Psychology
jobs will grow by 12%; additionally, the Bureau
of Labor Statistics identifies specific areas of
growth in sub-areas of health, counseling
(school counseling and clinical counseling),
and industrial/organizational psychology.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
51
PSYCHOLOGY
Business Option
at Penn State Brandywine
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior; in particular, how people and other animals relate to one another and the
environment through their actions, thoughts, and emotions. Psychology is applied in a wide variety of areas, such as
improving educational practices, facilitating human performance in organizations, promoting psychological health and
well-being, and in law, medicine, social work, government, and business. Students studying Psychology at Penn State
Brandywine work closely with faculty to explore their academic and professional interests through coursework as well as
applied research and field experiences. Students can complete either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science
(B.S.) degree in Psychology at Penn State Brandywine. The core Psychology requirements are the same for the B.A. and
B.S. degrees, although students in the B.A. also take a foreign language and additional arts, sciences, social sciences, and
cultures courses, whereas students in the B.S. complete a concentration in either business or science.
Recent Faculty Accomplishments
The Penn State Brandywine faculty members involved in
the Psychology program are nationally and internationally
recognized scholars and teachers whose areas of expertise
focus on topics such as health, cognition, culture,
education, language and peer socialization.
UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM
Our program allows students to tailor the major to their
interests. There are three options within the degree:
broad liberal arts, business, and science. Students have
the flexibility to select courses that best meet their plans
for their future. The business option allows students
who are interested in combining psychology and
business to take selected business courses to augment
their psychology major.
Students are encouraged to supplement their
coursework with undergraduate research experience
by working closely with faculty on research projects.
Students have the opportunity to participate in
short-term study abroad through our Global
Programs travel-embedded courses.
A significant component of the Psychology program at
Penn State Brandywine is the required capstone experience, which
includes a Senior Seminar and a recommended research project.
Coordinator
Dr. Pauline Guerin
610-892-1377
pbg12@psu.edu
http://brandywine.psu.edu/Academics/Degrees/psych degree.htm
Dr. Pauline Guerin, Associate Professor
of Psychology. Research interests include:
Mental health and social and emotional
well-being and Indigenous peoples &
refugees, parenting and refugee &
migrant mothers, and physical activity as
a mental health intervention.
Dr. Daniela Martin, Assistant Professor
of Psychology, researches Multi-cultural
education in the development of student
identity, achievement, and democratic
practice: social development of deaf
children using cochlear implants and
integration of deaf children into
mainstream peer groups.
Dr. Laura Evans, Instructor in
Psychology, recently co-authored the
article, Couple therapy process and its relation
to therapy outcome: Expected and unexpected
common factors findings. Presented at the
Association of Behavioral and Cognitive
Therapies (ABCT) Annual Conference,
National Harbor, MD.
Dr. Evan Bradley, Assistant Professor
of Psychology, authored the article, Pitch
perception in lexical tone and melody. Reviews
of Research in Human Learning and Music, 1.
doi: 10.6022/journal.rrhlm.2013002.
Penn State Brandywine
25 Yearsley Mill Road
Media, Pa 19063
www.bw.psu.edu
610-892-1200
Fax: 610-892-1320
bwadmissions@psu.edu
52
PYSCC
(124 credits)
B.S. Degree in Psychology
Business Option
Recommended Academic Plan
Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they
pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed.
THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE
PSYCH 400 - level capstone (2, 3)
PSYCH 200 - or 400 - level courses (2)





Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better.
Bold Italic type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better that satisfy both the major
and General Education requirements
GWS, GQ, GHA, GN, GA, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education
requirements.
US, IL, and US; IL are codes used to designate course that satisfy University United
States/International Cultures requirements.
W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum
requirements.
Program Notes:
The course series listed above is only one of many possible ways to progress through the curriculum.
Be sure to consult with an adviser.
[1] Students must take 34 credits in PSYCH (in addition to PSYCH 100 and 301W). Among these,
students must take at least 15 credits at the 400-level and at least 3 credits in each of 6 categories:
Learning and Cognition; Social and Personality; Biological Bases of Behavior; Developmental
Psychology; Applied and Clinical Psychology; Capstone Experience.
[2] We recommend that students take 3 credits of Senior Seminar which fulfills the capstone requirement
and 3 - 6 credits of research; Psych 494 which fulfills either the major requirement for additional
courses beyond PSYCH 100 and 301W or the electives requirement.
[3] B.S. Science Option students must take 24 credits in business option courses. Consult Psychology
Program Coordinator for a list of course selections.
SOME CAREER PATHS
TAKEN BY OUR GRADUATES
Typical work settings for psychologists include
hospitals and treatment centers, schools and
universities, government offices, industry, and
private practice. Entry-level jobs for individuals
with bachelor's degrees in Psychology include
positions in sales, marketing, case management,
advertising and labor relations, among others.
It is expected that by year 2018, Psychology
jobs will grow by 12%; additionally, the Bureau
of Labor Statistics identifies specific areas of
growth in sub-areas of health, counseling
(school counseling and clinical counseling),
and industrial/organizational psychology.
[4] See Bulletin at: http://bulletins.psu.edu/undergrad/programs/baccalaureate/P/PSCBS
Updated 01/2013
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
53
PSYCHOLOGY
Science Option
at Penn State Brandywine
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior; in particular, how people and other animals relate to one another and the
environment through their actions, thoughts, and emotions. Psychology is applied in a wide variety of areas, such as
improving educational practices, facilitating human performance in organizations, promoting psychological health and
well-being, and in law, medicine, social work, government, and business. Students studying Psychology at Penn State
Brandywine work closely with faculty to explore their academic and professional interests through coursework as well
as applied research and field experiences. Students can complete either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science
(B.S.) degree in Psychology at Penn State Brandywine. The core Psychology requirements are the same for the B.A. and
B.S. degrees, although students in the B.A. also take a foreign language and additional arts, sciences, social sciences, and
cultures courses, whereas students in the B.S. complete a concentration in either business or science.
Recent Faculty Accomplishments
The Penn State Brandywine faculty members involved in the
Psychology program are nationally and internationally
recognized scholars and teachers whose areas of expertise
focus on topics such as health, cognition, culture, education,
language and peer socialization.
UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM
Our program allows students to tailor the major to their
interests. There are three options within the degree:
broad liberal arts, business, and science. Students have
the flexibility to select courses that best meet their plans
for their future. The science option allows students who
are interested in combining psychology and science to
take selected science courses to augment their psychology
major.
Students are encouraged to supplement their coursework
with undergraduate research experience by working
closely with faculty on research projects.
Students have the opportunity to participate in
short-term study abroad through our Global
Programs travel-embedded courses.
A significant component of the Psychology program at
Penn State Brandywine is the required capstone experience, which
includes a Senior Seminar and a recommended research project.
Coordinator
Dr. Pauline Guerin
610-892-1377
pbg12@psu.edu
http://brandywine.psu.edu/Academics/Degrees/psych degree.htm
Dr. Pauline Guerin, Associate Professor
of Psychology. Research interests include:
Mental health and social and emotional
well-being and Indigenous peoples &
refugees, parenting and refugee & migrant
mothers, and physical activity as a mental
health intervention.
Dr. Daniela Martin, Assistant Professor of
Psychology, researches Multi-cultural
education in the development of student
identity, achievement, and democratic
practice: social development of deaf
children using cochlear implants and
integration of deaf children into mainstream
peer groups.
Dr. Laura Evans, Instructor in
Psychology, recently co-authored the article,
Couple therapy process and its relation to therapy
outcome: Expected and unexpected common factors
findings. Presented at the Association of
Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
(ABCT) Annual Conference, National
Harbor, MD.
Dr. Evan Bradley, Assistant Professor of
Psychology, authored the article, Pitch
perception in lexical tone and melody. Reviews of
Research in Human Learning and Music, 1. doi:
10.6022/journal.rrhlm.2013002.
Penn State Brandywine
25 Yearsley Mill Road
Media, Pa 19063
www.bw.psu.edu
610-892-1200
Fax: 610-892-1320
bwadmissions@psu.edu
54
PYSCC
B.S. Degree in Psychology
Science option
(124 credits)
Recommended Academic Plan
Recommended Academic Plans provide the courses students might schedule semester-by-semester as they
pursue a particular degree. These tables identify normal academic progress and course offerings needed.
THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE DEGREE AUDIT IS THE
ONLY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR GRADUATION FROM PENN STATE UNIVERSITY.
Science option course (4)
PSYCH 400 - level capstone (2, 3)
PSYCH 200 - or 400 - level courses (2)





Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better.
Bold Italic type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better that satisfy both the major
and General Education requirements
GWS, GQ, GHA, GN, GA, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education
requirements.
US, IL, and US; IL are codes used to designate course that satisfy University United
States/International Cultures requirements.
W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum
requirements.
Program Notes:
The course series listed above is only one of many possible ways to progress through the curriculum.
Be sure to consult with an adviser.
[1] Students must take 34 credits in PSYCH (in addition to PSYCH 100 and 301W). Among these,
students must take at least 15 credits at the 400-level and at least 3 credits in each of 6 categories:
Learning and Cognition; Social and Personality; Biological Bases of Behavior; Developmental
Psychology; Applied and Clinical Psychology; Capstone Experience.
[2] We recommend that students take 3 credits of Senior Seminar which fulfills the capstone requirement
and 3 - 6 credits of research; Psych 494 which fulfills either the major requirement for additional
courses beyond PSYCH 100 and 301W or the electives requirement.
[3] B.S. Science Option students must take 24 credits in science option courses. Consult Psychology
Program Coordinator for a list of course selections.
SOME CAREER PATHS
TAKEN BY OUR GRADUATES
Typical work settings for psychologists include
hospitals and treatment centers, schools and
universities, government offices, industry, and
private practice. Entry-level jobs for individuals
with bachelor's degrees in Psychology include
positions in sales, marketing, case management,
advertising and labor relations, among others.
It is expected that by year 2018, Psychology
jobs will grow by 12%; additionally, the Bureau
of Labor Statistics identifies specific areas of
growth in sub-areas of health, counseling
(school counseling and clinical counseling),
and industrial/organizational psychology.
[4] See Bulletin at: http://bulletins.psu.edu/undergrad/programs/baccalaureate/P/PSCBS
Updated 01/2013
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
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Accelerated RN to B.S. in Nursing
Offered by the Penn State School of Nursing
at Penn State Brandywine
Earn your B.S. in Nursing degree in less than a year. Courses are offered in a sevenweek format through interactive video conferencing technology. Classes are held all
day Fridays to fit into your busy life schedule.
Program Courses
Fall 1:
ENGL 202D Business Writing
NURS 357 Intro to Nursing Informatics
NURS 390 Transition and the Professional
Nursing Role
Fall 2:
Art Elective
STAT 250 Intro to Biostatistics
NURS 430 Organization and
Administration for the
Nurse Manager
Spring 1:
NURS 200W Understanding and Applying
Nursing Research
Humanities Elective
NURS 465 Health Concepts for Adults
with Complex Health Care
Needs
Spring 2:
NUTR 251 Principles of Nutrition
NURS 431 Data Management for Nurse
Managers
NURS 251 Health Assessment
Summer 1:
CAS 100B Effective Speech
NURS 417 Family and Community Health
Concepts
NURS 475 Integrated Concepts in Nursing
Practice
Summer 2:
NURS 475 (cont.)
NURS 432 Nursing Management of Human
Resources
Special Program Features:
-You are able to experience real-time
classroom collaboration with your instructors
and peers-both in the same classroom and at
other campus locations.
-Online coursework is also included to
complement the accelerated in-class sessions.
For more information, please
contact
Margaret Bacheler
Director of Continuing Education
610-892-1306
Email: mbw10@psu.edu 56
Accelerated RN to B.S. in Nursing
Offered by the Penn State School of Nursing
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BRANDYWINE
PENN STATE
Here are some of the people who will gladly receive your questions about Penn State Brandywine. If the person you call is not in his/her office at the time, please
leave a message and your call will be returned as soon as possible. Since schedules vary a good deal throughout the year, if your call is not returned within three
working days, please call the Office of Enrollment Management at 610-892-1200 and we will be happy to direct you to an appropriate alternate source for the
answers to your question.
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Admissions
Advising
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Library
Registrar
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Security
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Writing Studio
Dr. John Tierney
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Admissions
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FACULTY REPRESENTATIVES AND ADVISERS FOR ACADEMIC COLLEGES AT UNIVERSITY PARK
Agricultural Science
Dr. Elizabeth Dudkin
610-892-1459
EAD9@PSU.EDU
Arts and Architecture
Dr. Paul Greene
610-892-1474
PDG4@psu.edu
Business Administration
Ms. Christina Olear
610-892-1451
BW-BUSINESS@PSU.EDU
Communications
Dr. Paul Greene
610-892-1474
SMF17@PSU.EDU
Division of Undergraduate Studies
Ms. Robin Stokes
610-892-1390
BW-ADVISING@PSU.EDU
Earth and Mineral Sciences
Dr. Laura Guertin
610-892-1427
UXG3@PSU.EDU
Education
Dr. Lynn Hartle
610-892-1492
LCH1@PSU.EDU
Engineering
Dr. Asad Azemi
610-892-1421
AXA20@PSU.EDU
Health & Human Development
Ms. Barbara Rostick
610-892-1487
BAR15@PSU.EDU
Liberal Arts
Dr. David McCauley
610-892-1464
JAG63@PSU.EDU
Science
Dr. John Tierney
610-892-1459
JXT4@PSU.EDU
Allied Health Sciences
Dr. Amanda Gunlefinger
610-892-1389
BW-ALLIEDHEALTH@PSU.EDU
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAMS OFFERED ON CAMPUS
American Studies
Dr. Julie Gallagher
Biology
Dr. Elizabeth Dudkin
Business
Dr. Barrie Litzky
Communication Arts and Sciences
Dr. Wayne McMullen
Corporate Communications
Dr. Susan Fredricks
Engineering
Dr. Asad Azemi
English
Dr. Adam Sorkin
Human Development & Family Studies
Dr. D.J. Stakic
Information Sciences & Technology
Ms. Nannette D’Imperio
Letters, Arts, and Sciences
Ms. Patricia Hillen
Psychology
Dr. Pauline Guerin
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Business
Letters, Arts, & Sciences
OTHER CREDIT PROGRAMS
Allied Health Programs
Updated 12/13
610-892-1464
610-892-1459
610-892-1471
610-892-1426
610-892-1373
610-892-1421
610-892-1444
610-892-1285
610-892-1343
610-892-1372
610-892-1377
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Ms. Christina Olear
610-892-1451
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Dr. Amanda Gunlefinger
610-892-1389
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25 Yearsley Mill Road Media, PA 19063-5596 610-892-1200
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Visiting Penn State Brandywine
SCHEDULING A VISIT WITH A COUNSELOR
In order to schedule an appointment with the Transfer Counselor call 610-892-1200. Appointment
opportunities are available daily, every Thursday evening and on other evenings by appointment only.
PREPARING FOR A VISIT
At least one week before your appointment, e-mail or fax unofficial college transcripts to Karen Deery
at kud12@psu.edu or 610-892-1320 from all colleges you have attended.
This will enable us to do an unofficial advising evaluation and make your visit more efficient.
Please include your full name, your date of birth and contact information on your fax or email.
LOCATION
Penn State Brandywine is located on Route 352, just one mile north of the Granite Run Mall.
There are two entrances to the campus, either of which will get you to the Main building where
the Admissions office is located. During your visit you may park in the designated areas of the
parking lot in front of the Main building.
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Directions to Penn State Brandywine
From the Pennsylvania Turnpike (West): Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike to the Downingtown interchange (Exit 312). After you get off the
turnpike, take Route 100 South. Stay on Route 100 South until after you cross Route 30 (Lancaster Pike). After you cross Route 30, get into the
left hand lane and follow the signs for 202 South, Wilmington. After getting onto 202 South, take the exit marked Route 3 East, Newtown Square
(this is the second exit after you get onto Route 202). Stay on Route 3 until you reach Route 352. Turn right onto 352 South. There is a light at
the intersection of Routes 352 and 3. The campus is about 6 miles down 352 and is on the right hand side of the road. If you pass a 12 story
white building on the right, you have gone too far -- turn around.
From I-476 (The Blue Route): Take I-476 to Exit 5 (US 1, Lima, Springfield). Follow signs for US 1 South. Continue on US 1 South; the
highway will narrow and merge onto another highway. Stay in the right lane and follow signs for Route 352 North. Follow Route 352 for about
1.5 miles. Penn State Brandywine is on the left at the corner of Yearsley Mill Road & Route 352. Make that left or go to the main entrance and
make a left.
From Philadelphia via US Route 1 (City Line Avenue): Take Route 1 South from Schuylkill Expressway (I-76). After crossing Route 320 in
Springfield, Route 1 becomes a limited access highway. Continue on Route 1 to Route 352 North. Follow Route 352 North for about 1.5 miles.
Penn State Brandywine is on the left at the corner of Yearsley Mill Road & Route 352. Make that left or go to the main entrance and make a left.
From Philadelphia via Baltimore Pike: Follow Baltimore Pike through Media. The Pike becomes Route 1 just south of Media. Take the first
exit (Route 352 North). Follow Route 352 North for about 1.5 miles. Penn State Brandywine is on the left at the corner of Yearsley Mill Road &
Route 352. Make that left or go to the main entrance and make a left.
From Philadelphia via I-95: Follow Interstate 95 South to Interstate 476 (The Blue Route). Take I-476 North to Exit 5 [Old Exit 3] (US 1, Lima,
Springfield). Follow above directions from I-476 (The Blue Route) to campus.
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SELF GUIDED TOUR FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS
A- MAIN BUILDING
- Computer lab (40 + computers: 1st & 2nd floors)
- Registrar Office (scheduling classes: 1st floor)
- Bursar Office (paying bills: 1st floor)
- Financial Aid Office (1st floor)
- Admissions Office (1st floor)
- Classrooms
- Advising Office (help with transfer advising questions: 1st floor)
- Student Lounge (relax between classes: 1st floor)
- Science Labs (3rd floor)
- Faculty Offices (2nd & 3rd floors)
- Academic Affairs (2nd floor)
- Disability Services (2nd floor)
B- TOMEZSKO CLASSROOM BUILDING
- Computer Lab (40 computers: 1st floor)
- Auditorium Style Classroom (1st floor)
- IST Computer Room (computer lab for computer majors only: 1st floor)- Classrooms (1st & 2nd floors)
- Student Lounge (relax between classes: 1st & 2nd floors)
- Faculty Offices (1st & 2nd floors)
C- JOHN D. VAIRO LIBRARY
- Mac Computers (2nd floor)
- Student Lounge (relax between classes: 1st floor)
- 100,000 volumes for research (2nd floor)
- Outdoor Courtyard & Amphitheatre
- Brandywine Learning (1st floor)
- Computer Lab (66 computers: 1st & 2nd floors)
- Computer Access & I.D. Center (2nd floor)
- Connected to University Park & all Big 10 Libraries
- Digital Commons Center (media editing)
- Stem Lab (2nd floor)
- Info & Tech. Services (1st floor)
- Faculty Offices (1st floor)
- Classrooms (1st floor)
- Writing Studio (2nd floor)
D- COMMONS ATHLETIC CENTER
- Bookstore (2nd floor)
- Athletic Director (1st floor)
- Fitness Center (1st floor)
- Computer Access (1st floor)
- Gymnasium (1st floor)
- Lion’s Den Lounge (1st floor)
- Security (2nd floor)
- Student Activities (2nd floor)
- Personal Counseling Services (2nd floor)
TENNIS COUR
- Student Government (2nd floor)
- Faculty Offices (1st & 2nd floors)
- Parking Permits (2nd floor)
- Student Club Room (2nd floor)
- Campus Meeting Room (2nd floor)
- Campus ATM machine (1st floor)
- Student Affairs (2nd floor)
- Café (1st floor)
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