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• Art

• Art Education

• Art Therapy Preparation

• Affiliate Programs with the Art Institute of Pittsburgh

– Graphic Design

– Media Arts/Animation

– Interactive Media

– Photography

CAREERS Artists create visual art, usually specializing in a specific

type, such as painting or sculpture. Their goals may be

many: to create something of beauty, to trigger emotion,

and to make people think. A career in art could lead you

to be an independent fine artist, a graphic designer, a

web designer, an art teacher, an art therapist, a museum

curator, or an art director.

THE U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR AND STATISTICS EXPECTS ART-RELATED JOBS TO GROW AS FAST AS AVERAGE FOR ALL CAREERS THROUGH 2020.

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For graphic design, jobs in advertising should grow,

but there will likely be fewer opportunities in publishing.

APPLICANTS WITH EXPERIENCE IN WEB DESIGN AND

ANIMATION WILL HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITIES.

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WHY STUDY ART AT CARLOW?

Carlow offers an interdisciplinary art program that combines studio hours grounded in the history of art. Classes are taught by highly respected, professional artists with more than 70 years of combined experience in the studio and art history. During the first two years, you receive a solid art foundation and then work in-depth in one or more areas of specialization, including ceramics, painting and drawing, art history, or art education. Classes are small enough so art faculty can provide you with individual attention and a supportive environment to explore and hone your talent and skills.

ARTThis program provides a strong foundation in art history and studio art:

design, drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, computer art, and

sculpture. Electives and directed study in a variety of media include fiber

arts, ceramics, and mixed media.

ART EDUCATIONArt teachers are prepared to teach children from kindergarten through grade

12. You will major in art and complete a professional sequence in

art education.

CARLOW’S MASTER OF EDUCATION IN ART EDUCATION PROGRAM ENABLES GRADUATE STUDENTS TO DEVELOP SPECIFIC AREAS OF INTEREST SUCH AS ART EDUCATION, MUSEUM EDUCATION, OR ART EDUCATION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS.

ART THERAPY PREPARATIONCarlow’s art therapy preparation program is a seamless blend of art,

psychology, and counseling courses that prepares students for graduate study

in art therapy.

AFFILIATE PROGRAMS WITH THE ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGHCarlow offers several affiliate programs with the Art Institute of Pittsburgh,

including: graphic design, web design and interactive media, media arts/

animation, and photography.

WHAT WILL I DO AFTER GRADUATION?Many artists have day jobs while cultivating their craft or seek advanced degrees beyond the bachelor’s degree. Carlow graduates who majored in art have accepted jobs as:

• Artteacher• Studiotech• Graphicdesigner• Webdesigner• Juniorinteractivedesigner

WHERE WILL I WORK?Recent Carlow graduates who majored in art have interned or accepted full-time positions in such places as:

• NorthHillsSchoolDistrict• DuquesneCitySchoolDistrict• MontourSchoolDistrict• BlattnerBrunner• ManchesterCraftsman’sGuild• AlleghenyDepartmentofHumanServices• 3ETrading

HOW MUCH WILL I MAKE?• Artdirectors: $95,500 • Craftartists: $32,270 • Graphicdesigners: $48,690 • Fineartists: $53,400 • Webdesigners: $55,000

Data from the American Institute of Graphic Arts, 2012

Average salaries from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, 2011

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• Accounting

• Business Management

• Forensic Accounting

• Human Resource Management and Technology

• Corporate Communication

• Management in Health Services

CAREERS Majoring in business prepares you to work in a variety of

settings, including business, government, and nonprofit.

You’ll learn how to communicate and work well with

others, how to solve challenging math problems, and gain

the computer skills you’ll need to be successful in today’s

competitive business world.

THE U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR AND STATISTICS EXPECTS MOST BUSINESS-RELATED JOBS TO GROW MUCH FASTER THAN AVERAGE FOR ALL CAREERS THROUGH 2020. GROWING PARTICULARLY FAST ARE JOBS FOR ACCOUNTANTS AND AUDITORS.

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Accountants with a master’s degree and professional certification, especially the CPA,

should have the best opportunities. PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS WHO SPECIALIZE IN

FORENSIC ACCOUNTING WILL BE IN HOT DEMAND. And because more firms are doing business across borders, they’ll need accountants who understand

world trade and the laws that govern it.

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WHY STUDY BUSINESS AT CARLOW?

Carlow’s location gives you many opportunities to network with Pittsburgh employers, which often lead to internships and jobs. Pittsburgh is home to a dynamic mixture of small businesses, nonprofits, start-up firms, and major corporations, including Alcoa, the American Red Cross, Deloitte & Touche LLP, PPG Industries, KDKA-TV, MARC USA, PricewaterhouseCoopers, the United Way, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and U.S. Steel Corporation.



ACCOUNTINGThe well-prepared accounting graduate will be expected to advise clients in

all facets of accounting and business including communications, management,

and finance. The accounting major is designed to give you experience in these

areas.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENTBusinessmanagementgivesparticularemphasistoanunderstandingofthe

behavioral and systemic challenges that people face in organizations—profit

and nonprofit—by providing you with a thorough knowledge of management

concepts and applications.

CARLOW’S TWO-YEAR MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) PROGRAM CAN BE COMPLETED IN CLASS, ONLINE, OR BOTH.

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONIn this interdisciplinary major, you will develop a thorough understanding of

behavioral theories and concepts that explain and predict human interaction

in the workplace. Particular emphasis is focused on the development of

writing, speaking, marketing, interpersonal, team, and leadership skills that

are necessary for careers in various communication fields including corporate

communication, public relations, integrated marketing communication,

human resources, and advertising.

FORENSIC ACCOUNTINGCarlow is one of only a few schools nationwide that offers an undergraduate

degree in forensic accounting. The program’s curriculum was built in

consultation with a Pittsburgh firm that specializes in fraud cases.

CARLOW’S ONLINE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FRAUD AND FORENSICS PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED BY LICENSED EXPERTS FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT, GOVERNMENT, ACCOUNTING, AND CORPORATIONS.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGYIn this major, you will receive a solid human resource base coupled with the

skillstodesignandmanageahumanresourceinformationsystem(HRIS).

TwoHRIScoursesarewovenintotheprogramtoprovideyouwithhands-on

designandmanagementexposuretocomponentsofHRISconcepts.After

graduation, you will be qualified to work in human resource departments in

several capacities.

WHAT WILL I DO AFTER GRADUATION?Recent Carlow graduates who majored in business fields have accepted jobs as:

• Staffaccountant• Billingadministrator• Auditor• Customercommunications specialist • Newbusinesscoordinator• Governmentprograms compliance manager • Accounting/HRmanager• Assistantmanager• Accountsreceivable manager • Salesandservice coordinator • Officecontroller

WHERE WILL I WORK?Carlow graduates who majored in business fields have interned or accepted full-time positions in such places as:

• Deloitte&ToucheLLP• PPGIndustries• UPMCHealthPlan• PNCBank• BNYMellon• KPMGLLP• Sisterson,LLC• WaltDisneyWorldResort• FederatedInvestors• U.S.DepartmentofDefense

MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH SERVICESCarlow’s management in health services program provides a

mixture of business management and science courses, preparing

you to become medical and health service managers who plan,

direct, coordinate, and supervise the daily delivery of health care.

HOW MUCH WILL I MAKE?• Accountantsandauditorswhoworked in accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, andpayrollservices: $75,060 • Humanresourcemanagers: $108,600 • Publicrelationsspecialists: $60,400 • Medicalandhealthservicesmanagers: $96,030 • Managementconsultants: $87,980


• Communication and Media

• Corporate Communication

• Creative Writing

• English

CAREERS Communication and writing skills are more important than

ever in today’s job market. Your ability to exchange ideas

with others, understand others’ perspectives, and solve

problems will depend significantly on how effectively you

are able to communicate with others.

THE U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR AND STATISTICS EXPECTS JOB GROWTH FOR COMMUNICATION AND WRITING CAREERS TO BE FASTER THAN THE AVERAGE FOR ALL CAREERS THROUGH 2018.

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this field is stiff, since many people are attracted to it.

FOR THE BEST OPPORTUNITIES, MAKE SURE YOU’RE COMFORTABLE WRITING FOR DIGITAL MEDIA.

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WHY STUDY COMMUNICATION AND WRITING AT CARLOW?

Communication and writing majors at Carlow offer highly flexible curriculums that match the programs to your goals. With a focus on critical and creative thinking grounded in ethics, you will study multiple disciplines which will arm you with highly transportable knowledge and skills that are in demand now.

COMMUNICATION AND MEDIAThemajorinCommunicationandMediapreparesyouforcareersinall

areas of communication practice, providing a rich grounding in theory and

application. The major offers a diverse curriculum that prepares you to create,

critique, and utilize various media to advocate for organizations, clients, and

causes. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills that every employer values—

excellent written, oral, and digital communication skills, sound research

and interviewing skills, and a strong foundation in communication theories,

strategies, and ethics.

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONIn this interdisciplinary major, you will develop a thorough understanding of

behavioral theories and concepts that explain and predict human interaction

in the workplace. Particular emphasis is focused on the development of

writing, speaking, marketing, interpersonal, team, and leadership skills that

are necessary for careers in various communication fields, including corporate

communication, public relations, integrated marketing communication,

human resources, and advertising.

CREATIVE WRITING The creative writing program teaches students how to write original works of

poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. The faculty includes published authors, many of

whom have won awards for their endeavors.

CARLOW’S MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN CREATIVE WRITING OFFERS STUDENTS THE CHANCE TO STUDY IN IRELAND WITH AWARD-WINNING WRITERS OF POETRY, FICTION, AND CREATIVE NONFICTION WHO ACT AS THEIR MENTORS.

ENGLISHAs an English major, you will develop the ability to read critically and

appreciatively, to communicate clearly and forcefully, and to conduct

research with an open and analytical mind. These skills prepare you for many

professions, including publishing, management, advertising, and law.

WHAT WILL I DO AFTER GRADUATION?Recent Carlow graduates who majored in communication or writing fields have accepted jobs as:

• Englishdepartmentgraduateassistant• Donorrelationsspecialist• Salesandsupportspecialist• Teacher• Individualgivingofficedirector

WHERE WILL I WORK?Carlow graduates who majored in communication and writing have interned or accepted full-time positions in such places as:

• WestPennHospital• AlleghenyValleySchoolDistrict• DuquesneUniversity• ReadingisFundamental• CitizensBank• CommonwealthofPennsylvania

HOW MUCH WILL I MAKE?• Writersandauthorsnotemployed inadvertisingandpublicrelations $60,060 • Editors: $60,490 • PRspecialists: $71,720• Technicalwriters: $67,280




• Psychology

– with optional concentrations in Counseling, Human Development, or Crisis and Trauma

• Social Work

– with optional Behavioral Health Service Coordination Certification

• Sociology

• Art Therapy Preparation

• Theology

CAREERS Those who choose a career in a counseling-related field

have a passion for helping others. Whether through one-

on-one or group therapy, counselors and social workers

enjoy listening without judgment as people describe their

problems and help them find solutions.

IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY, WHERE CARLOW IS LOCATED, DEMAND FOR SOCIAL WORKERS WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICE COORDINATION CERTIFICATION IS GROWING RAPIDLY. THOSE WITH CERTIFICATION FROM CARLOW WILL BE AMONG THE FIRST CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THESE NEW POSITIONS.

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WHY STUDY COUNSELING AND SOCIAL WORK AT CARLOW?

Carlow’s programs bring together those academic disciplines that take a scientific approach to the study of human behavior. You will learn to use the tools and principles of communication and critical analysis to evaluate both historical and contemporary theories that describe and predict important aspects of the human experience. Carlow’s experienced faculty place a high value on personal relationships and mentor students one-to-one through the program.

ART THERAPY PREPARATIONCarlow’s art therapy preparation program is a seamless blend of art, psychology,

and counseling courses that prepares you for graduate study in art therapy.*

PSYCHOLOGY WITH CONCENTRATION IN COUNSELING Counselors assist people with personal, family, educational, mental health,

substance abuse, and career issues so that they can lead healthier and more

productivelives.ManyCarlowgraduateswithaBAinpsychologyobtain

pre-professional jobs within the helping professions. The concentration in

counseling is designed to acquaint the student who is interested in a career in

the helping professions with pre-professional-level counselor training.*

PSYCHOLOGY WITH CONCENTRATION IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENTThe concentration in human development explores the biological, behavioral,

emotional, cognitive, and social factors that shape human development and is

relevant to occupations within the helping professions as well as students who

pursue graduate studies in psychology and related fields.

PSYCHOLOGY WITH CONCENTRATION IN CRISIS AND TRAUMA Studies in the area of crisis and trauma provide a foundational focus ranging

from immediate crisis assessment, intervention, and management through

more specific issues such as child abuse prevention and treatment and partner

violence, as well as investigating the impact of trauma for individuals and families.

CARLOW OFFERS A MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING WITH A SCHOOL COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION AND A DOCTORATE OF PSYCHOLOGY (PSYD) IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY. CARLOW’S PSYD PROGRAM IS NATIONALLY ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION.

ACADEMICALLY QUALIFIED PSYCHOLOGY MAJORS MAY APPLY FOR AND BE ACCEPTED TO PARTICIPATE IN CARLOW’S NEW PSYCHOLOGY FAST TRACK PROGRAM. QUALIFIED STUDENTS SAVE TIME AND MONEY BY TAKING GRADUATE-LEVEL COURSES IN THEIR SENIOR YEAR.

WHAT WILL I DO AFTER GRADUATION?Recent Carlow graduates who majored in counseling fields have accepted jobs as:

• Vocational/behavioralcounselor •Counselor• Mentalhealthworker •Caseworker• Childwelfareaide •Fostercarecoordinator Many students in counseling-related majors choose to contin-ue their education in graduate or professional school. Recent Carlow graduates have continued their studies at the following institutions, many with significant scholarship awards:

• ChathamUniversity •SetonHillUniversity• ChicagoSchoolofProfessionalPsychology• UniversityofPittsburgh •DuquesneUniversity



SOCIAL WORKBasedonanunderstandingofhumannatureandculturaldiversity,

in this nationally accredited program, you will develop generalist,

entry-level social work skills for practice with individuals, families,

groups, organizations, and communities and be required to

participate in a one-year, agency-based field placement.

SOCIOLOGY Sociology focuses on links between individuals and society by

studying social institutions, such as the family, religion, education,

criminal justice systems, and gender roles. Issues related to

diversity based on social class, gender, and race are emphasized

throughout the curriculum.

THEOLOGYTheology is a scholarly study of the mystery of human existence and

theinterdependenceofwomenandmenastheyrelatetoGod.

*The student is cautioned that graduate-level training is required before one can appropriately represent oneself as an art therapist or professional counselor.

• Biology

– with concentration in Autopsy Specialist

– with certification in Perfusion Technology

• Chemistry

• Management in Health Services

• Nursing

• Mathematics

Dual Degree Programs with Duquesne University

– Environmental Science in Management

– Biology/BiotechnologyCAREERS A Bachelor of Science degree in biology, nursing, chemistry,

or mathematics prepares you for a wide range of exciting

and innovative careers in research, medicine, health care,

and beyond and provides a strong foundation for graduate

course work.

THE U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR AND STATISTICS EXPECTS JOB GROWTH FOR HEALTH AND SCIENCE CAREERS TO BE MUCH FASTER THAN AVERAGE FOR ALL CAREERS THROUGH 2020.

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REGISTERED NURSING IS PREDICTED TO BE THE CAREER WITH THE LARGEST JOB GROWTH OF ALL,

withthelikelyretirementofmanyexperiencedRNscreatingadditionaljobopenings.Nurseswithatleastabachelor’sdegreewillhaveanedgeinthejobmarket.Jobgrowthformedical scientists is also expected to be much faster than

theaverageforallcareersthrough2018.Thebiotechnologyand drug industries need researchers to make the most of

recentdiscoveriesingenetics.Ongoingresearchintohealthissues,suchasAIDSandcancer,meansthatthereshouldbe

employment growth in these areas as well.

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WHY STUDY HEALTH AND SCIENCES AT CARLOW?

At Carlow, we focus broadly on your need to master content knowledge within and outside of a chosen discipline. Integral to this education is the development of your self-esteem, self-confidence, and independence. As a result, Carlow graduates are leaders—mature, grounded in their disciplines, and guided by their values.

BIOLOGYTaking an innovative approach to preparing students for their future careers,

this program gives you a solid foundation across the entire breadth of biology

and affords you ample opportunity to delve deep within your chosen specialty

in order to prepare for a successful career in one of biology’s many fields.

CARLOW UNIVERSITY OFFERS THE ONLY AUTOPSY SPECIALIST CONCENTRATION IN THE COUNTRY THAT CAN BE EARNED WITH THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN BIOLOGY. THIS HIGHLY SELECTIVE PROGRAM GIVES STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY WITH PATHOLOGISTS WHO PERFORM AUTOPSIES IN A STATE-OF-THE-ART, OPERATING ROOM-STYLE CADAVER LAB, AND ACCESS TO SPECIALTY SCIENCE LABS AND CLASSROOMS.

CHEMISTRYDesignedtoprovidetheresearchskillsneededbyeverychemistfor

jobs in a wide variety of areas across industry, academia, and government, this

program provides instruction in each of the four important sub-disciplines of

chemistry: organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, and

inorganic chemistry.

AS A CHEMISTRY MAJOR AT CARLOW UNIVERSITY, YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO USE SOME VERY SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT THAT IS RARELY FOUND IN SCHOOLS AT THE UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL, INCLUDING A FOURIER-TRANSFORM NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE SPECTROMETER (FT-NMR).

PERFUSION TECHNOLOGYPerfusionists operate the cardiopulmonary bypass machine during open-heart

surgery, coronary artery bypass, heart and lung transplantation, congenital

defect repairs, and valve replacements. Perfusionists are also involved in new

cancer chemotherapy techniques called isolated organ perfusion.

CARLOW’S PERFUSION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM IS THE ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND IN WESTERN PA., ONE OF ONLY 21 PROGRAMS IN NORTH AMERICA, AND ONE OF THE OLDEST IN THE NATION.



MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH SERVICESManagementandleadershipskillsareemphasizedinthis

interdisciplinary program. You will take classes in management

practices, technology, and science to learn how to interpret financial

and informational data to make effective decisions and learn how to

motivateothers.Diplomacy,flexibility,andcommunicationskillsare

essential because medical and health service managers spend most

of their time interacting with others.

MATHEMATICSCarlow’s mathematics program provides you with the knowledge

and experience needed to be a professional mathematician or

pursue advanced study in a related area. It is designed to provide

you with ample opportunity to pursue a minor in business or any of

the data-rich fields in the social sciences to expand potential career

opportunities or prepare for law school.

NURSINGFormorethan50years,Carlowhasmaintainedarichhistoryof

providing an innovative nursing education. Students develop as

professional nurses through small classes, faculty guidance, and

morethan900hoursofclinicalexperiences.Locatedinacitythat

is home to numerous world-class medical facilities, students

have exceptional opportunities to hone their skills at internationally

renowned hospitals. Carlow’s program includes state-of-the-art,

specialized facilities, including a nursing skills laboratory featuring

an acute care hospital simulation area, where students practice

nursing procedures under faculty supervision on life-size models

before clinical work with patients.

CARLOW ALSO OFFERS MASTER OF NURSING DEGREE PROGRAMS WITH CONCENTRATIONS IN FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER AND EDUCATION LEADERSHIP AND A DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE PROGRAM.

• Forensic Accounting

• Biology

– with concentration in Autopsy Specialist

• Political Science/Pre-Law

• History

• Philosophy

• Criminal Justice

CAREERS Career opportunities in law are limitless and varied.

Studying law can lead to work as a legal or criminal justice

professional in law firms, public interest organizations,

private industry, and government.

THE U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS EXPECTS CONTINUED JOB GROWTH THROUGH 2020 FOR LAW AND LAW-RELATED CAREERS. LAWYERS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONALS, FORENSIC ACCOUNTANTS, AND PARALEGALS WILL BE IN DEMAND FOR CAREERS IN PRIVATE INDUSTRY, PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS/NONPROFITS, AND GOVERNMENT.

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Students from any major can prepare for a law or law-related career.

INTERESTED STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMBINE THEIR MAJOR STUDIES IN THE FIELDS ABOVE WITH A MINOR

OR CONCENTRATION IN OTHER FIELDS OF INTEREST.

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WHY STUDY LAW-RELATED FIELDS AT CARLOW?

Carlow’s law-related programs consist of academic advising, internship placement, and research opportunities designed to competitively position students for entry into law-related careers, graduate school, or professional school. Committed to social justice, Carlow’s programs connect university scholarship and service to promote awareness of economic and social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and human rights.

BIOLOGY WITH CONCENTRATION IN AUTOPSY SPECIALIST CarlowUniversityofferstheonlyautopsyspecialistconcentrationinthe

countrythatcanbeearnedwiththeBachelorofSciencedegree

in biology. This highly selective program gives you the opportunity to study

with pathologists who perform autopsies in a state-of-the-art, operating

room-style cadaver lab and access to specialty science labs and classrooms.

CRIMINAL JUSTICEGroundedinsociologicalconceptsoffamily,community,andsociety,criminal

justice majors understand where, how, and why crimes affect individuals,

families, and societies and how we can respond to change those dynamics.

Manycriminaljusticemajorspairtheirstudieswithminorsinpublicpolicy,

pre-law, counseling, or crisis and trauma.

FORENSIC ACCOUNTING Carlow is one of only a few schools nationwide that offers an undergraduate

degree in forensic accounting. The program’s curriculum was built in

consultation with a Pittsburgh firm that specializes in fraud cases.

PHILOSOPHYIn the philosophy program, students develop analytical reasoning, critical

reading, and effective communication skills required for success in law school,

graduate programs, or public policy careers. Philosophy’s emphasis on the

purpose, content, and methods of ideas and argumentation make it applicable

across fields or as a stand-alone major.

PRE-LAW ADVISING PROGRAMCarlow’sPre-LawAdvisingProgramhelpsstudentsidentifyandachieve

career goals through academic counseling, informational programming, and

internship placement. Students can build a future that begins on campus and

can lead to anywhere in the world.

PRE-LAW MINORThe pre-law minor, open to students in any major, provides a structured

program of study to prepare students for graduate or professional education

or employment in law and law-related fields. The pre-law minor develops and

enhances analytical reasoning, critical reading, and effective communication

skills that are required for successful placement in graduate or professional

school or law and law-related careers.

WHAT WILL I DO AFTER GRADUATION?Many students in law-related majors choose to continue their education in graduate or professional school. Recent Carlow graduates have continued their studies at the following institutions, many with significant scholarship awards:

• UniversityofPittsburghSchoolofLaw• UniversityofAkronSchoolofLaw• OhioNorthernSchoolofLaw• DuquesneUniversitySchoolofLaw• UniversityofPittsburghGraduateSchool of Public and International Affairs• TheOhioStateUniversity

WHERE WILL I WORK?Carlow graduates who majored in law-related fields have interned or accepted full-time positions in such places as:

• U.S.DepartmentofDefense• TheCommonwealthofPennsylvania• AlleghenyCounty• PittsburghCityCouncil• GirlScoutsofAmerica• U.S.SteelCorporation• PNCBank• AlleghenyCountyAdultProbationUnit

HOW MUCH WILL I MAKE?Professional salaries in law and law-related careers vary depending on level of education, experience, and the location, size,andtypeofemployer.TheU.S.BureauofLaborStatisticsreportedthatin2011theannualmeanwageforpositionsinthelegalservicesindustrywas$47,690.



• Early Childhood Education

• Middle Level Education

• Special Education

• Secondary Education

CAREERS Early childhood, middle, and high school teachers work in

public or private schools, preparing children for the work

world or college. They also try to inspire a lifelong love of

learning in their students.

THE ROLE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER IS THE NUMBER ONE HOTTEST CAREER CHOICE FOR A COLLEGE GRADUATE WITH A BACHELOR’S DEGREE, ACCORDING TO THE U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR AND STATISTICS. SCHOOLS WILL BE LOOKING TO FILL MORE THAN 597,000 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER POSITIONS BETWEEN 2008 AND 2018.

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TheU.S.BureauofLaborandStatisticsexpectsJOBS FOR TEACHERS AT MOST LEVELS TO GROW FASTERTHAN THE AVERAGE FOR ALL CAREERS THROUGH 2020.

Mostopeningsareexpectedtoresultfromtheretirementofmanyexperiencedteachers.Jobprospectsshould

be best in rural and inner-city schools and for teachers in certain subjects, including math, chemistry,

physics, bilingual education, and world languages.

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WHY STUDY TEACHING AT CARLOW?

At Carlow, we believe experience is one of the best teachers. Because of our strong reputation for preparing good teachers and our ideal location, Carlow has an excellent history of placing students in schools for observations and student teaching. Students have easy access to Pittsburgh’s extensive systems of public, parochial, and private schools—including The Campus School of Carlow University, located on the Carlow campus —as well as the opportunity to complete student teaching in Ireland. With more than 150 hours of classroom observation and 450 hours of classroom teaching, you will be prepared to handle situations impossible to simulate in a university classroom.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONThis certification prepares you to work with children from birth through nine

years of age. Carlow offers early childhood teacher certification in accordance

withnewPennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducationguidelines.

MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATIONThis certification prepares you to work with students in grades

four through eight with content specialties in English/language

arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.

SECONDARY EDUCATION (TO INCLUDE BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, ENGLISH, HISTORY, MATH, ART)This certification prepares you to teach one or more content areas in grades

seven through 12. You major in the content area you wish to teach—biology,

chemistry, English, general science, mathematics, or social studies—and are

encouraged to prepare yourself in a second teaching area.

SPECIAL EDUCATIONThis program prepares you to meet the needs of children with a wide variety

of mental, physical, social, emotional, and behavioral disabilities in multiple

settings.GraduatesoftheprogramobtainPennsylvaniaSpecialEducation

certificationinPreK–8,(threeyearsthrougheighthgrade)and/or7–12,

(seventhgradethrough21yearsofage).*Mustbecombinedwithamajorin

EarlyChildhood,MiddleLevel,orSecondaryEducation.

CARLOW OFFERS A MASTER OF EDUCATION (MED) DEGREE IN ART EDUCATION, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD SUPERVISION. STUDENTS CAN ALSO CHOOSE TO GET AN MED WITH CERTIFICATION IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST, SECONDARY EDUCATION IN SPECIFIC CONTENT AREAS, OR SPECIAL EDUCATION.

WHAT WILL I DO AFTER GRADUATION?Recent Carlow graduates who majored in teaching fields have accepted jobs as:

• Earlychildhoodeducationteacher• Middleschoolteacher• Highschoolteacher• Specialeducationteacher• Centerdirector• Curriculummanager• Assistantcuratorofeducation• Facultydevelopmentdirector

WHERE WILL I WORK?Carlow education students and graduates have interned or accepted full-time positions in such places as:

• WesternPennsylvaniaSchoolfortheBlind• PittsburghPublicSchools• ShadySideAcademy• FoxChapelSchoolDistrict• MountLebanonSchoolDistrict• TheAndyWarholMuseum• Kindercare,Inc.• PennHillsSchoolDistrict

HOW MUCH WILL I MAKE?The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the 2012 average yearly earnings of teachers by educational level taught:

• Kindergarten: $54,220 • Elementaryschool: $57,230 • Middleschool: $58,910 • Secondaryschool: $59,640• SpecialEd,Kindergarten: $58,700• SpecialEd,Middle: $62,620• SpecialEd,Secondary: $60,940



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