Description
University of Charleston
University of Charleston
Features
The mission of the University of Charlestonis to educate each student for a life of productive work, enlightened living, and community involvement. The University prepares students to contribute to society immediately and throughout their lives. “Productive” work isn't defined by the acquisition of great material gain for the graduate, but by the positive impact of the work on the graduate's community and world.
College graduates must own a broad range of knowledge to thrive in modern society. Graduates should be scientifically, economically, politically, aesthetically, and culturally literate. They should have a sense of history and shared values, and a commitment to moral purpose and personal character.
The Basics
| Setting | located in the state capital of West Virginia amidst magnificent mountains and rivers. |
| School Type | USA University |
| Tuition | US$38,500 |
| Housing | Host family or apartment |
| School Website | http://www.ucwv.edu/Default.aspx |
| State | West Virginia |
| Nearest City | |
| Year Founded | 1888 |
| Admission Requirement | HK F.6 |
| Academic Calendar | Fall, Spring & Summer |
| Level Offered | Undergraduate and graduate programs |
| Enrollment | approximately 2,000 students |
| International Students | 5% |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
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Academic Programs
School of Business: Accounting, Business Administration, Business Programs – Fast-Track, Finance, Sports Administration
School of Health Sciences: Athletic Training, Nursing—Associates Degree (ADN), Nursing—Bachelors Degree (BSN), Pre-Physician Assistant, Radiologic Science
School of Arts & Sciences: Art, Biology, Chemistry, Chemistry–Biology Dual Major, Communications, Education, English, History, Interior Design, Political Science (including Pre-Law), Public Policy etc.
http://www.ucwv.edu/majors/
Campus
Sports & Fitness Center, Clay Tower Building, Schoenbaum Library, Riggleman Hall, Residence Halls, Erma Byrd Gallery
http://www.ucwv.edu/AboutUC/Campus_Facilities.aspx
Students Life
Women’s Sports: basketball, golf, cross country, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis, track and volleyball
Men’s Sports: baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, tennis
Student organizations: American Chemical Society, Concert Choir, Public Policy Club, Radiology Club, Sports Medicine Club etc.
http://www.ucwv.edu/content.aspx?id=321&terms=clubs