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Institution:
Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA
Enrollment: Total Enrollment: 2,150
Institution
Profile: Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is an
independent, undergraduate, coeducational institution related to
the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The College provides
an intellectually rigorous education within the context of a supportive,
diverse residential community. Committed to educating the whole
person through experiences within and beyond the classroom, our
curriculum integrates the traditional liberal arts with selected
pre-professional studies. Our faculty is passionate about teaching,
value close relationships with students, and are active scholars.
The college serves traditional students through its regular day
programs and non-traditional students through The Wescoe School
of Muhlenberg College. Muhlenberg College is a member institution
of the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges.
Approximately 95% of Muhlenberg's
full-time students reside on campus. Students participate in a variety of
social, cultural, religious, political, leadership, and service organizations
and activities. Athletic activities include a strong intramural program
as well as 11 Men's and 11 Women's varsity intercollegiate sports.
Muhlenberg competes in the NCAA Division III level in the Centennial
Conference.
All classes are taught
by full-time or part-time faculty members; there are no teaching
assistants. Students benefit from a 12/1 student-faculty ratio and
an average class size of 19. Muhlenberg has 161 full-time and 109
part-time faculty members of which 85% have doctoral or other
terminal degrees. Muhlenberg's academic program is accredited
by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools,
the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
and the New York State Board of Regents.
Muhlenberg students are
drawn largely from the Middle Atlantic and New England states, although
approximately 35 states and a dozen foreign countries are represented
within the student body. Geographic distribution consists of the
following: New Jersey 34%, Pennsylvania 23%, New York 20%, New England 15%,
Del./Md./Va./D.C. 5%, Other States/Foreign 3%.
Degrees Awarded:
Bachelor of Arts
Majors: Accounting, American Studies, Anthropology,
Art, Business Administration, Dance, Economics, English, Film Studies,
Finance, French, German/German Studies, History, History/Government,
International Studies, Media and Communication, Music, Philosophy,
Philosophy/Political Thought, Political Economy, Political Science,
Psychology, Religion Studies, Russian Studies, Sociology, Spanish,
Theatre.
Bachelor of Science
Majors: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer
Science, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics,
Physical Science
Pre-Professional Programs:
Health Professions, Pre-Law, Religious Vocation Preparation
Certification Programs:
Elementary Education, Secondary Education Contact
Information:
Director: Cailín Pachter (email: cpachter@muhlenberg.edu)
Assistant Director: Laura Garland '03 (email: lgarland@muhlenberg.edu)
Assistant Director: Alana Albus (email: aalbus@muhlenberg.edu)
Employer Relations Associate: Alyssa Roller '09 (email:
PACareerCenter@muhlenberg.edu)
Administrative Assistant: Sue Schartel (email: schartel@muhlenberg.edu)
The Career Center, 2400 W. Chew Street, Allentown, PA 18104 • P: (484) 664-3170 • F: (484) 664-3533
www.muhlenberg.edu/careercenter
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