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Institution:
Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA
Enrollment: 2,225 students
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 170 full-time and 115 part-time faculty members of which over 85% have Ph.D. 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 36%, New York 19%, Pennsylvania 19%, New England 15%, Del./Md./Va./D.C. 5%, Other States/Foreign 5%.
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 and Public Policy,
Political Science, Psychology, Religion Studies, Russian Studies,
Sociology, Spanish, Theatre.
Bachelor of Science
Majors: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer
Science, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Natural Science, Neuroscience,
Physics, Physical Science
Pre-Professional Programs:
Health Professions, Pre-Law, Religious Professions 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)
Associate Director: Alana Albus (email: aalbus@muhlenberg.edu)
Employer Relations Associate: Lauren Buchalter '12 (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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