Dyson graduates do great things like win Fulbright Scholarships, conduct cancer research, and perform on Broadway.
Imagine: You can get both an incredible liberal arts education and a job when you graduate. At Pace University s Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, we pride ourselves on helping our students become well-rounded individuals with a solid liberal arts foundation and equally stellar professional skills that employers demand. You will find hundreds of courses to choose from, exceptional faculty (including world-class writers, scientists, scholars, and artists), 50 majors, and an innovative core curriculum that lets you shape your education to your interests. Take advantage of 24/7 opportunities in the city that never sleeps. Students from Dyson s Performing Arts Program, like { Brandon Contreras 12, Musical Theater } often see their names in lights even before they cross the stage to pick up their diploma. Students have been cast in Broadway shows and in national tours of The Wizard of Oz, Hair, Hairspray, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, Annie, Spring Awakening, and Bring it On: The Musical. Brandon recently completed a national tour with In The Heights and a Performance Internship at CAP21 Theatre Company all while maintaining top grades as a merit scholar. You can enjoy all of the cultural, community, and internship opportunities the New York Metropolitan Area has to offer. As part of your classes, you can visit international ambassadors to discuss the latest political science issues, work on Hudson River conservation with leading environmental scientists in the field, and take aerial dance classes at the New York Trapeze School. Intern at the United Nations, MTV, JPMorgan Chase, or hundreds of other companies. Take advantage of the largest internship program in the New York Metropolitan Area with a wealth of academic, professional, and personal support. At Pace, you ll find your classroom is wherever you go! {The Pace Advantage: Superior professional education Two strategic New York locations Robust scholarships and financial aid
At Pace, personal attention is important. You re not just a face in the crowd. With small classes averaging just 18 students and plenty of one-on-one guidance, Pace professors help ensure you ll find your place in the classroom and beyond. In just the last year, students have published a chapter in a book by leading historians, attended an international conference in Prague to present research, and won an American Society for Microbiology Fellowship for research on tuberculosis all through the support of Dyson faculty. Success stories start here: Alumni Snapshot Alexis Rodriguez 01 Executive Director of Global Communications, Bobbi Brown My success as a public relations professional comes from the education I received at Pace. I have been able to apply something from each of my courses to my career. n Students are performing cutting-edge, and award-winning research on TB, HIV, and other illnesses in our new $7 million state-ofthe-art laboratories and environmental science suite on the Westchester Campus. n Pace s Performing Arts program continues to shine, with students winning roles on and off Broadway. Our new 7-story building in downtown Manhattan features dance and television studios, costume and design shops, and performance spaces. n Our cutting-edge Communications Center on the Westchester Campus, equipped with the latest equipment and technology, has helped Pace students produce award-winning documentaries, such as the The Life of an American Ambassador and Linda Thornton: Seeking Sustainability, One Shrimp at a Time. { Kelly Fisher 13, Biology } is experiencing the best of all worlds at Pace. An Honors College student and a pitcher on the women s softball team, Kelly is also a resident assistant, member of Golden Key, a community service-based national honor society, and is doing research on brain development with Professor Jack Horne in Dyson s new labs. Professor Horne regularly publishes papers with students, listing them as first author. n Pace is home to a number of nationally recognized academic teams. The Model UN program had an impressive 2011-2012 academic year, winning more awards than any other university at the 2012 National Model UN Conference. And at the 2012 College Federal Reserve Challenge, Pace students won first place in the final round of the New York Federal Reserve Bank s competition and third place in the national round, besting top schools, including Hamilton College, Cornell University, and New York University. Find your own world of opportunities at Pace. Visit:{ www.pace.edu/apply
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences Programs MAJOR Acting * American Studies Applied Psychology and Human Relations Art Art History Biochemistry Biology Biology Pre-Professional Occupational Therapy Optometry Physical Therapy Podiatry Biological Psychology Business Economics Chemistry Chemistry Pre-Professional Chemical Engineering Clinical Laboratory Science Commercial Dance * Communication Arts and Journalism Communication Sciences and Disorders Communication Studies Communications Criminal Justice Economics English English and Communications English Language and Literature Environmental Science Environmental Studies Film and Screen Studies Forensic Science History International Performance Ensemble Program * Directing Theater Arts with concentration in Acting Language, Culture, and World Trade Latin American Studies Liberal Studies Mathematics Modern Languages and Cultures Musical Theater * Personality and Social Psychology Philosophy and Religious Studies Physics Political Science Professional Studies Psychology Sociology-Anthropology Spanish Teaching Students with Speech and Language Disabilities Theater Arts Technical and Design Women s and Gender Studies CAMPUS * Auditions are required. Allied health programs are offered in conjunction with Columbia University, New York State College of Optometry, New York Medical College, and New York College of Podiatric Medicine. A 3/2 program in conjunction with Manhattan College and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Transfer and adult students only. Portfolio and interview are required Accelerated Combined Dual Degrees # Get on the fast track to a graduate degree by enrolling in a combined degree program at Pace. In as few as five years you can complete your undergraduate AND graduate degrees, depending on which program you select. When you graduate you ll be ahead of the curve. BA in Applied Psychology and Human Relations and MS in Counseling BA in Applied Psychology and Human Relations and MS in Mental Health Counseling BA in Biology and JD in Law BA in Biology and MST in Adolescent Education BA in Communications and JD in Law BA in Economics and MPA in Public Administration BA in English and MST in Adolescent Education BA in English and JD in Law BA in English and MSEd in Adolescent Education BA in English and MS in Publishing BA in Environmental Studies and JD in Law BA in Environmental Studies and MPA in Public Administration BA in History and JD in Law BA in History and MPA in Public Administration BA in History (Social Studies) and MST in Adolescent Education BA in Mathematics and MST in Adolescent Education BA in Modern Languages and Cultures (Spanish) and MS in Publishing BA in Philosophy and Religious Studies and JD in Law BA in Political Science and JD in Law BA in Political Science and Master of Public Administration BA in Psychology and MA in Psychology BA in Psychology and MS in Counseling BA in Psychology and MS in Mental Health Counseling BA in Spanish and MST in Adolescent Education BS in Biology and MS in Environmental Science BS in Criminal Justice and JD in Law # Combined degree programs have separate admission and enrollment requirements. Please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission for more details. Students who wish to enroll in the combined degree program usually do so in their junior or senior year at Pace and are required to meet a minimum GPA.
Endowed Scholarships Available for First-Year Students Pace University Endowed Scholarships are made possible through generous donations from alumni and friends of the university. Below are three scholarships that you can apply for when you apply to Dyson: Joel A. Halpern Memorial Endowment Scholarship Robert and Anne Mann Memorial Endowed Scholarship Carl and Lily Pforzheimer Freshman Endowed Scholarship Robust Scholarships and Financial Aid A Pace education is more affordable than you think. We offer an extensive financial aid program to help you meet your educational goals. 96% Percentage of first-year students who received financial aid $4,000- $18,500 Range of merit-based awards $289 million Amount students at Pace received last year in financial aid $17,915 Average amount of institutional aid offered to all new undergraduate admits University-sponsored scholarships are awarded to students on the basis of academic merit, service to the community, and financial need. Financial assistance can come from scholarships, grants, on-campus employment, and loans. To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15. You can continue to file after this date; however, consideration for funds will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Instead of reporting from your desk, how about reporting from the field? Students in Professor Maria Luskay s media and communication arts class have traveled to Portugal, Belize (pictured), and Holland to shoot award-winning documentaries. Two of their films won accolades: The Life of an American Ambassador: The Netherlands was chosen as Best in Category for Documentary in the 2010 Indie Short Film Competition, and Linda Thornton: Seeking Sustainability One Shrimp at a Time was awarded Best Short Documentary in the Best Shorts Film Festival. Watch the students in action and follow their blogs as they travel the world at: www.pace.edu/travel The Pace Net Price Calculator * is an online tool designed to help students and their families estimate their financial aid package. Many find that Pace is actually more affordable than similar public and private colleges due to the scholarships and financial aid awards offered to families. Our Merit Scholarship Estimator is designed to help students and their families see how much merit aid is granted based on academic achievement. No FAFSA required to receive award To get started, visit www.pace.edu/calculator. *The federal government requires colleges and universities to post a net price calculator on their websites.
How well does Pace prepare you? Ask some of the employers hiring our graduates: A&E Television Networks Apple Inc. Avon Bayer Healthcare Center for Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy Cornell NY Presbyterian Hospital Merrill Lynch Metropolitan Opera MusicSkins New York State Senate Shrek: The Musical/ DreamWorks Live U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Verizon At Dyson, the liberal arts meet the professional world. A Dyson education prepares you for the real world by combining a liberal arts foundation emphasizing critical thinking, communication, and a global perspective with deep knowledge about the world. Majors include a broad range of arts, humanities, and social and natural science fields. A Dyson education prepares you for leadership, citizenship, and success. Tailor your course of study to suit your personal and professional goals. Gain the skills and knowledge you need to embark upon a successful career in the corporate and nonprofit worlds. Apply what you ve learned in the classroom by working in the community, participating in faculty-student research projects, and collaborating in groups. Earn a dual-major degree or earn a minor in most subject areas. Prepare for advanced professional degrees in medicine, dentistry, occupational therapy, veterinary science, and law. www.pace.edu/apply Come to Pace and get a head start down the road toward greatness. Join students like { Tarik Meertins 14, Political Science and Economics } who has already had experience in his field, interning with the General Counsel of Venezuela. Tarik plans to parlay his experience into a law degree and go on to work in the field of entertainment law.
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