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

organization The University offers over 100 undergraduate majors through its six colleges: Business Administration Education Fine and Performing Arts Health and Human Services Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

The School of Graduate Studies and Research offers 35 master’s programs, a doctorate in education, and the Doctor of Physical Therapy. YSU is also a consortium member of the Northeastern Ohio Universities Col-leges of Medicine and Pharmacy.

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

undergraduate class size Lecture–22.7Laboratory–10.777% of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30students; less than 5% have over 50 students

faculty 19:1 student-faculty ratio 427 full-time 83% with highest degree in their field

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

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

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admission Ohio residents must have graduated from a public or chartered high school with a state-approved diploma, or passed the GED. (If you are home-schooled, contact the Office of Admissions.) ACT or SAT scores are required if the applicant has been out of school for fewer than two years or for entry into a specific program. Non-residents must have graduated in the up-per two-thirds of their high school class; or have an ACT composite score of 17 or higher or a combined SAT score of 820 or higher; or have passed the GED. Residents of Mercer and Lawrence counties in Pennsylvania are admit-ted under the same criteria as Ohio residents.

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

admission closing dates

See admission application for more information.

student profile (fall 2008)

Total Enrollment 13,712 Women 7,467 Men 6,245 Undergraduate 12,412 Full-time 10,255 Part-time 3,457 • 233 current YSU students were valedictorians of their high school class.

• 1,185 students are recipients of Trustees’, President’s, Deans’ and Red & White scholarships.

• 150 international students hail from 45 different countries.

• 14.5% (1,993) of YSU students identify themselves as African American; .02% (269) identify as Latino/Hispanic, and .01% (141) as Asian/Pacific Islander.

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

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

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

with your life, might dream of doing, and might—very possibly—DO. But you have to want it enough to insideThe College of Science,

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

The Beeghly College ofEducation ............................................6

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Honors/Internships ...........................8

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• Made up of biological sciences, chemistry, civil/environmental and chemical engineering, computer science and information systems, electrical and computer engineering, engineer-ing technology, geological and environmental sciences, industrial and systems engineering, mechanical engineering, mathematics and statistics, physics and astronomy.

college of science, technology, engineering and mathematics

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

Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine Phase I B.S./M.D. (B)Physics (B)Physics/Astronomy (B)Pre-Dentistry (B)Pre-Forestry (B)Pre-Medicine (B)Pre-Optometry (B)Pre-Osteopathy (B)Pre-Pharmacy (B)Pre-Veterinary (B)Undetermined (B)

The Rayen School of Engineering and Engineering Technology

Chemical Engineering (B)Civil & Construction Engineering Technology (A, B)Civil Engineering (B)Construction Management Technology (C)Drafting and Design Technology (A)Electrical and Computer Engineering (B) Computer Digital Option (B) Pre-Medical Option (B) Traditional Option (B) Electrical Engineering Technology (A) Computer Option (A) Instrument & Process Controls Option (A) Telecommunications Option (A) Traditional Option (A)Electrical Engineering Technology (B)Electric Utility Technology (A) Power Plant Option (A)Industrial & Systems Engineering (B)Mechanical Engineering (B)Mechanical Engineering Technology (A, B)Undetermined Engineering (B)Undetermined Engineering Technology (A)

majors• Leads the state in linking higher education

to economic development by enhancing research activity and collaboration with industry. For students, that means quality and opportunity.

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

• Faculty often involve undergraduate students in research projects and conference presenta-tions, and undergraduates in all STEM areas regularly compete in—and win—regional and statewide competitions.


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class• The College of Liberal Arts & Social

Sciences (CLASS) engages students in the study of human history, society and communication in all of its aspects including political, psychological, economic, and sociological.

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

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

• The College offers significant

Africana Studies (B)American Studies (B)Anthropology (B)Associate in Arts (A)Economics (B) International (B) Labor Markets (B) Money & Banking (B) Quantitative Methods (B)English (B) Foreign Languages and Literatures French (B) Italian (B) Spanish (B)General Studies (B)

majorsGeography (B)Gerontology (B) History (B)Journalism (B)Philosophy (B)Political Science (B)Professional Writing and Editing (B)Psychology (B)Psychology/Physical Therapy Track (B)Religious Studies (B) Pre-Counseling Track (B) Social Studies (B)Sociology (B)

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

undergraduate research and scholarship opportunities in the social sciences and humanities.

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

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bitonte college of health and human services• The Bitonte College of Health and Human

Services offers a wide range of majors, from certificates to associate, baccalaure-ate, and master’s degrees in two growing areas: the health care industry and the human services industry.

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

• State-of-the-art clinical facilities.

• A student/faculty ratio of 14:1.

• Nationally accredited programs.

• Excellent job placement of graduates.

• Competitive starting salaries for graduates.

• Assured future employment.

• Excellent licensure pass rates.

• Offers the Doctor of Physical Therapy after the bachelor’s degree for

students who qualify.

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Allied Health (B)Basic Peace Officer Training (C)Clinical Laboratory Technology (A)Clinical Laboratory Technology– Histotechnology (A)Clinical Laboratory Science (B)Criminal Justice (A) Corrections (A) Law Enforcement (A) Loss Prevention & Asset Protection (A)Criminal Justice (B) Corrections (B) Law Enforcement (B) Law Enforcement Administration (B) Legal Processes (B) Loss Prevention & Asset Protection (B)

Dental Hygiene (A)Dietetic Technician (A)Emergency Medical Technology (C, A)Exercise Science (B)Exercise Science/Physical Therapy Track (B)Family & Consumer Studies (B)Food & Nutrition (B) Didactic Program (B) Coordinated Program (B)Forensic Science (B)Hospitality Management (A, B)Medical Assisting Technology (A)Medical Coding (C)

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Merchandising: Fashion/Interiors (B)Nursing–BSN (B)Nursing Home Administration (B)Physical Education (B)Pre-Kindergarten (A)Public Health (B)Respiratory Care (B)School Nurse (L)Social Services Technology (A)Social Work (B)Undetermined Health & Human Services (A,B)

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majorsbusinessAccounting (A, B)Advertising and Public Relations (B)Business Economics (B)Business Technology (A)Enterprise Resource Planning (C)Entrepreneurship (C)Finance (A, B)General Administration (B)Human Resource Management (B)Labor Studies Technology (A)Management Information Systems (B)Management (A)Marketing (A)Marketing Management (B)Nonprofit Leadership (American Humanics) (C)

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• Four WCBA centers— the Williamson Center for International Business, the Nathan and Frances Monus Entrepreneurship Center, the Center for Nonprofit Leadership, and the Ohio Small Business Development Center at YSU— that offer academic

programming and services to the region.

• Focus on community engagement and

service learning.

• A student-managed $250K investment fund.

• Member of SAP University Alliance.

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Opening in Fall 2010 A new 110,000 square foot, state-of-the-art business school will welcome our students in Fall 2010. Our new home will include technology-enhanced classrooms, team rooms for group meetings, offices for student organizations, a café, three computer labs, gathering spaces, a conference center, and places for students to interact with business professionals and faculty members.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

majorsEarly Childhood Education, Pre-Kindergarten–Grade 3 (B)Middle Childhood Education, Grades 4–9 (B)Adolescent/Young Adult Education, Grades 7–12 (B) Earth Sciences Integrated Language Arts Integrated Mathematics Integrated Sciences Integrated Social Studies Life Sciences Physical Sciences Special Education Intervention Specialist, Grades K–12 (B) Mild/Moderate Moderate IntensiveVocational Education, Grades 4–Adult (B) Family and Consumer SciencesMulti-Age Grades, Prekindergarten–Grade 12 (B) Art French Health Italian Music Physical Education SpanishUndetermined Education (B)

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

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

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

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

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

• Facilities available to students include University studios, theaters, recital halls, the McDonough Museum of Art, SMARTS, and the Beecher Center for Art and Technology, as well as community venues such as The DeYor Performing Arts Center, Stambaugh Auditorium, and the Butler Institute of American Art.

• The Dana School of Music, an all-Steinway school, provides students and faculty with the best equipment possible for the study of music.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Undergraduate access to advanced equipment for research projects.

• Funding for undergraduate research projects.

• The latest computers and software.

• Study-abroad opportunities (see following pages).

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

• On-line research services and comprehensive libraries.


topInterns get to work with some pretty hot stuff at Fireline in Youngstown or cool their heels sampling the water in Mill Creek Park.

honorsIf you’re the kind of student who wants to dig deeper,

take on challenges, and ask big questions, you might be a candidate for Youngstown State

University’s Honors Program. Honors classes and seminars are available in

all colleges to all majors, and quali-fied students may take Honors

classes or may apply to enroll in the Honors Program. If accepted into the program, you have the option of living in Cafaro House, the honors residence (pictured below). Successful completion of the program will earn you

an Honors diploma. It’s the kind of credential that will open many

doors for you.

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“The courses offered through the Honors program are challenging but flexible enough to allow students to do serious research in anything they’re inter-ested in. My research projects often led to internship opportunities and helped me get involved in the community.”

Internships and co-ops with area businesses and agencies provide YSU students with valuable on-the-job experience and a chance to prove your worth to potential employers . YSU’s urban location puts you close to hundreds of internship sites and to countless formal and informal networking opportunities. Intern-ships and co-ops with area businessess and agencies provide YSU with valuable on-the-job experience and a chance to prove your worth to potential employers. YSU’s urban location puts you close to hundreds of internship sites and to countless formal and informal networking opportunites.

internshipsNicole McElroyFulbright Scholarship 2009

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

Libraries• Maag Library 700,000 bound volumes 300,000 government documents 800,000 microforms 4 terabytes of d-space digital archives

• Member of the OhioLink research consortium, providing access to over 39 million items.

• Multi-Media Center contains over 20,000 audio

and video recordings. • Wilcox Curriculum Resource Center in the Beeghly

College of Education provides curriculum materials especially for education students.

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The transition from high school to college can be challenging, both academically and person-

ally. That’s why Youngstown State University offers support services you can rely on to

smooth out the bumps in the road.

The Center for Student Progress provides orientation, peer

mentoring, tutoring, and focused assistance for first-year and

multicultural students and students with disabilities.

The Office of Career and Counseling Services offers professional counseling, test-ing, and career-exploration assistance, as well as help with job placement before and after you graduate.


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

Libraries• Maag Library 700,000 bound volumes 300,000 government documents 800,000 microforms 4 terabytes of d-space digital archives

• Member of the OhioLink research consortium, providing access to over 39 million items.

• Multi-Media Center contains over 20,000 audio

and video recordings. • Wilcox Curriculum Resource Center in the Beeghly

College of Education provides curriculum materials especially for education students.reachAcademic Assistance Centers

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

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

Computing Resources• Campus Internet —Ethernet fiber-optic backbone

provides high-speed access at 10,000 locations throughout campus, including all residence hall rooms; 90 wireless network hotspots are located in common areas of primary campus buildings.

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

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

260 wireless network hotspots make Internet accessconvenient wherever you are on campus.

Peer Assistants in the Center for Student Progress are ready, willing, and able to help with the transition to college life.

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reachStudying abroad Is more affordable than you may think. Some of YSU study-abroad programs are even more affordable than a semester in Youngstown, and most financial aid can be applied to approved overseas study programs. YSU’s Center for Interna-tional Studies and Programs’ professional staff are always available to help you make it happen. At the CISP, you will receive

• Help with finding the right study abroad option for you• The right coursework to fulfill your academic requirements• Help with identifying funding sources • Credit transfer• Great travel advice and tips

From left – Students Stacey Demeretz and Janice Tattrie visited St. Sophia Museum in Istanbul, Turkey in May on a business study tour. The 6th century building was used as a mosque until it became a museum.

• Pre-departure and re-entry orientation• Help in identifying financial resources for study abroad, including scholarships and grants

“When studying abroad you learn about three things:

the host country, your own country, and, mostimportantly, you learn about yourself. Just go. Trust me, it will be the best decision you ever made. ”

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

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

study abroad · study abroad · study abroad · study abroadStudy abroad can take many different forms. Some programs offer a cultural immersion experience, consisting primarily of intensive language and culture training. Other programs offer a semester or a year of coursework at a foreign university taught in the language of that country, which is ideal for students who have achieved proficiency in another language. In addition to programs in the English-speaking world, YSU main-tains partnerships with universities in Taiwan and Turkey that offer a wide range of courses taught in English, allowing students to take a combination of language training and other academic courses in their majors.

There are even programs in which students and professors travel together to a number of countries around the world, teaching and learning along the way. Whatever international experience you choose, the Center for International Studies and Programs is here to assist you.


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

Reaching into your future

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

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

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

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

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2009-2010 Tuition and FeesFull-time, per academic year (12-16 credit hours)

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The University reserves the right to change fees without prior notice.

YSU offers an installment payment plan for tuition and housing.

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• YSU is committed to assuring access to everyone, regard-less of their financial circumstances.

• 84% of all YSU stu-dents receive some form of financial aid.

• Financial aid counsel-ors are available to help you find the money you need.

searchYSU’s financial aid website features a scholarship-search function that will help you link up to available funds. Check it out at www.ysu.edu/finaid/ Also see the financial aid and esti-mated family contribution (EFC) link from the same page.

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

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

• Literally hundreds of private-donor scholarships are

available in smaller amounts. Search the offerings at www.ysu.edu/finaid.

financial aid

For priority consideration, you must apply for financial aid by Feb. 15 of the year you plan to enroll at YSU.

For a searchable listing of all scholarships currently offered by the University, visit www.ysu.edu/finaid

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

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

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

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


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Living on campus at Youngstown State University maximizes the benefits of

a college education. It involves you on a daily basis with

other students and campus activities and provides

the opportunity to test your values and skills.

YSU offers many attractive housing options, including new campus residence halls and University Courtyard Apartments adjacent

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

Among the ways you can add dimension to your education at YSU is by getting involved in the dozens of activities offered by Campus Rec-

reation and Intramurals. At the Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center, you can climb the wall—all five stories, if you

want—spin, jog, play racquetball, basketball, and ping pong, take a quiet break in the meditation room, do yoga, learn tai-chi, work out on the cardio and

strength equipment, drop in at a fitness class or two, or go for a dip in the Olympic-size pool at nearby Beeghly Center. And that’s just on the inside. There’s also an outdoor com-

petition-level track, tennis courts, and playing fields for soccer, softball, and baseball.

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

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Youngstown State University’s NCAA Div 1-A athletics program is large and successful, involving

over 350 students and fielding 8 men’s and 10 women’s teams. In recent years, they have captured four Division 1 FCS national championships and many conference crowns. With great coaching, up-to-date equipment and facilities, enthusiastic fans, and outstanding academic records, YSU student athletes are a justifiably proud bunch. Why not join them?

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

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Downtown offers a lively scene of watering holes and restau-rants, live bands, street festivals, and the Covelli Centre (below), scene of major events and concerts. There’s also the DeYor Performing Arts Center that features concerts, traveling shows, the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, as well as cutting-edge community theater at the Oakland Center for the Arts.

Recent entertainment in Youngstown has included:

Comedians Jerry Seinfeld David Spade Bill Cosby Basile

Music Nelly 3 Doors Down Trapt Dave Holland Quartet Eve 6 Saliva Willie Nelson Ludacris

Other Fun Moscow Ballet David CopperfieldStuff Latin Festival Broadway Shows

RecentLecturers Toni Morrison,

Nobel Prize winner for literature

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YSU students

can enjoy 2,500

acres of the great

outdoors—just

five minutes from

campus—in Mill

Creek Park. Miles of

wooded running

trails and bikeways,

two golf courses,

three large lakes,

boat and kayak

rentals, picnic

pavilions, a nature

center and café, and

a spectacular formal

garden/arboretum.

Oh yeah, and room

for frisbee.

off campus

Hanging out with

friends at BW3

downtown.

Big night at the Covelli Centre.

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An EARLY Start

Get a jump on your fall

registration—sign up for the

Early Advisement and Registration

(EARLY) program. To take advantage

of the program, you must be

accepted for admission by February

15, which means that you’ll need to

apply and send in your credentials

by the beginning of January.

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us

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

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

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

If you have a disability and need any special assistance for your visit, please call us at 330•941•2000. We’ll be glad to make arrangements for you. TDD: 330•941•1564

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions 330•941•2000877•468•6978 toll-free 330•941•3674 [email protected] www.ysu.eduHours: Monday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships 330•941•3505330•941•1659 [email protected]/finaid


Undergraduate Majors, Certificates and Tracks offered

Youngstown State University is committed to a campus environment that values all individuals and groups, and to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons without regard to sex, race, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, handicap/disability, or identification as a disabled and/or Vietnam-era veteran. The University is also committed to the principles of affirmative action and acts in accordance with state and federal laws.

Accounting (A, B)Advertising and Public Relations (B)African Studies (B)Allied Health (B)American Humanics (C)American Studies (B)Anatomy & Physiology (C) Anthropology (B)Applied Gerontology (C)Art History (B)Art, Studio (B) General Fine Arts (B) Graphic Design (B) Painting (B) Printmaking (B) Photography (B) Science and Technology (B) Spatial Arts (Ceramics/Sculpture) (B)Associates in Arts (A) Astronomy/Physics (B)Basic Peace Officer Training (C)Biology (B)Biology Pre-Physical Therapy Track (B)*Business Economics (B)Business Technology (A)Ceramics/Sculpture (B)Chemistry (B)Clinical Laboratory Science (B)Clinical Laboratory Technology (A)Clinical Laboratory Technology - Histotechnology (A)Communications (B) Critical Cultural Studies Track (B) Interpersonal Communication Track (B) Media Communication Track (B) Organizational Communication Track (B) Social Influence Track (B)Computer Database (C)Computer Information Systems (A,B)Computer Networking (C)Computer Science (B)Criminal Justice (A) Corrections (A) Law Enforcement (A) Loss Prevention and Asset Protection (A)Criminal Justice (B) Corrections (B) Law Enforcement (B) Law Enforcement Administration (B) Legal Processes (B) Loss Prevention and Asset Protection (B) Dental Hygiene (A)Dietetic Technician (A)

Earth Science (B)Economics (B) International (B) Labor Markets (B) Money and Banking (B) Quantitative Methods (B)Education Adolescent/Young Adult Education Grades 7-12 (B) Earth Science Integrated Language Arts Integrated Mathematics Integrated Sciences Integrated Social Studies Life Sciences Physical Sciences Early Childhood Education Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 3 (B) Middle Childhood Education Grades 4 - 9 (B) Multi-Age Grades Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 12 Art Drama/Theater French Health Italian Music Physical Education Spanish Special Education Intervention Specialist Grades K - 12 (B) Mild/Moderate Moderate Intensive Vocational Education Grades 4 - Adult (B) Integrated Business Family and Consumer SciencesEngineering Chemical Engineering (B) Civil & Construction Engineering Technology (A,B) Civil Engineering (B) Construction Management Technology (C) Drafting and Design Technology (A) Electrical and Computer Engineering (B) Computer Digital Option (B) Pre-Medical Option (B) Traditional Option (B) Electrical Engineering Technology (A) Computer Option (A) Telecommunications Option (A) Traditional Option (A)

Electrical Engineering Technology (B) Electric Utility Technology (A) Power Plant Option (A) Industrial & Systems Engineering (B) Mechanical Engineering (B) Mechanical Engineering Technology (A, B)Electronic Commerce Technology (C) Emergency Medical Technology (C, A)English (B) English Studies Option Literature Studies OptionEnterprise Resource Planning (C) Entrepreneurship (C)Environmental Studies (B)Exercise Science (B)Exercise Science Pre-Physical Therapy (B)*Family and Consumer Studies (B)Fashion Merchandising (B)Finance (A, B)Food and Nutrition (B) Didactic Program (B) Coordinated Program (B)Foreign Languages and Literatures French (B) Italian (B) Spanish (B)Forensic Science (B)General Fine Arts (B)General Administration (B)General Studies (B)Geographic Information Science (C)Geography (B)Geology (B)Gerontology (Applied) (C)Graphic Design (B)History (B)Hospitality Management (A, B)Human Resource Management (B)Information Systems Programming (C) Information Technology (A, B) Database Option (B) E-Commerce Option (B) Multimedia/Web Option (B) Network Option (B) Security Option (B) Technical Support Option (B)Interior Merchandising (B)Journalism (B) Labor Studies Technology (A)Management (A)Management Information Systems (B)Marketing (A)

Marketing Management (B)Mathematics (B) Applied Math Track (B) Quantitative Business Track (B) Statistics Track (B)Medical Assisting Technology (A)Medical Coding (C)Merchandising: Fashion and Interiors (B)Multimedia and Web Design (C)Museum Studies (C)Music Composition (B)Music Education (B) Instrumental (B) Keyboard (B) Vocal (B)Music History and Literature (B)Music Performance (B) Instrumental (B) Jazz (B) Keyboard (B) Organ (B) Piano (B) Recording (B) Voice (B)Music Theory (B) Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine Phase I B.S/M.D (B)Nursing (B)Nursing Home Administration (B)Painting/Printmaking (B)Peace Officer Training (C)Philosophy (B)Photography (B)Physical Education (B)Physics (B)Physics/Astronomy (B)Political Science (B)Pre-Kindergarten (A)Pre-Law (B)Pre-Professional Programs Pre-Dentistry (B) Pre-Forestry (B) Pre-Medicine (B) Pre-Optometry (B) Pre-Osteopathy (B) Pre-Pharmacy (B) Pre-Physical Therapy (B) * Pre-Veterinary (B)Professional Writing and Editing (B)Psychology (B)Psychology Pre-Physical Therapy (B)*Public Health (B)Public Relations and Advertising (B)Religious Studies (B)

Also Available: Individualized Curriculum ProgramsHonors Program available in all collegesMilitary Science (ROTC)

KEY(C) Certificate (A) Associate (B) Bachelor (L) License

*Physical Therapy is a doctoral program (DPT)

Pre--Counseling TrackRespiratory Care (B)School Nurse (L)Social Services Technology (A)Social Studies (B)Social Work (B)Sociology (B)Spatial Arts (Ceramics/Sculpture) (B)Telecommunications Studies (B)Theater (B) Musical Theater (B) Theater (B) Theater Studies (B)Undetermined Art (B) Education (B) Engineering (B) Engineering Technology (B) Health & Human Services (A, B) Music (B) Science and Technology (B)

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