is a private, non-sectarian
University in
Bridgeport ,
Connecticut , USA. Its campus is located in South Bridgeport on
Long Island Sound . The University offers undergraduate, graduate, and health sciences programs. The University has one of the six
Accredited Naturopathic Medical Schools . According to US News and World Report 2007 the University of Bridgeport has one of the most diverse student bodies of any university in the United States. Sixteen percent of its undergraduate students comes from overseas.
The Junior College of Connecticut was founded in 1927. Founding President Everett Cortright saw the institution as a place that would afford expanded learning opportunities for local Connecticut youth. It was the first in the history of American higher education and incurring significant debt. When the University was faced with these severe financial problems, its Board of Trustees opted to accept support from the
Professors World Peace Academy (PWPA), an intercultural organization of scholars founded by
Sun Myung Moon that receives funds from the
Unification Church . The University received more than $110 million in support from the organization in an agreement that put a 60% majority of PWPA members on the board. Dr. Edward Eigel served as president from 1992-1995. He was succeed by
Holocaust Theologian and former PWPA president Dr.
Richard Rubenstein who served from 1995-2000.
Neil Albert Salonen is the University's current president; he served as President of the Unification Church of America from 1973 to 1980, and as Chairman of the
International Cultural Foundation prior to assuming the Presidency. In June 2003 PWPA subsidies came to an end, the University's finances no longer requiring subsidy support.As a non-stock, non-profit Connecticut corporation, the University is under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Higher Education and various accrediting agencies, including the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Its mission statement reads as follows: "The University of Bridgeport offers career-oriented undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees and programs for people seeking personal and professional growth. The University promotes academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world. The University is independent and non-sectarian."
Its first doctoral degree program, ''Educational Leadership'', was added in 1979. In 1991, the ''College of Chiropractic'' was established, the first
Chiropractic school in the United States affiliated with a university. In 1996, the ''College of Naturopathic Medicine'' was established, and in 2006 a ''Ph.D. degree program in Computer Science and Engineering'' was added. The University received the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Award for maintaining a consistently safe campus. At orientation, all incoming students are given a "personal alarm locator" that alerts campus policemen should students press a "panic button." University of Bridgeport enrollment has grown from 1,383 students in 1992 to more than 4,300 in Spring 2007. The profile of the students has changed over the last several years because of sharpened recruitment strategies. The school reduced the amount of scholarships for international undergraduate students and focused on admitting domestic students, especially those interested in career-oriented and yet global educations.
Biology (B.A., B.S.) ''With concentrations in'':
Chemistry ,
General Biology,
Marine Biology,
Pre-Chiropractic Studies,
Pre-Dental Studies,
Pre-Medical Studies,
Pre-Naturopathic Studies,
Pre-Veterinary Studies,
Zoology.
General Studies (B.S.) ''With concentrations in'':
Business Studies,
Humanities,
Internet Applications,
Natural Sciences/Mathematics,
Science, Engineering, and Computer-Related Fields,
Social Sciences.
Graphic Design (B.F.A.)
Industrial Design (B.S.)"Winning Top industrial Design awards for the past Decade" starting with Manuel Saez, Cristian Suarez among others.
Interior Design (B.S.)
Literature and Civilization (B.A.) ''With concentrations in'':
Creative Writing,
English,
History,
Interdisciplinary Studies,
Philosophy,
Psychology.
Mathematics (B.A., B.S.) ''With concentrations in'':
Actuarial Mathematics,
Computer Science,
Natural Sciences.
Music Arts (B.Mus.) ''With concentrations in'':
Jazz Studies,
Music Business,
Music Education,
Music Performance.
International Political Economy & Diplomacy (B.A.) ''With concentrations in'':
International Relations,
International Studies.
Mass Communications (B.A.) ''With concentrations in'':
Advertising,
Communication Studies,
International Communication,
Journalism,
Public Relations.
World Religions (B.A.) ''With concentrations in'':
Conflict Analysis and Mediation,
World Religions and Culture,
World Religions and Service.
Martial Arts Studies (B.A.) ''With concentrations in'':
Criminal Justice,
Health Science,
Business Track,
Mass Communication,
Asia Pacific Studies.
Social Science (B.A.) ''With concentrations in'':
Political Science,
Criminal Justice,
Economics,
Sociology.
Accounting (B.S.)
Business Administration (A.A., B.S.)
Computer Applications and Information Systems (B.S.)
Fashion Merchandising (A.A., B.S.)
Finance (B.S.)
International Business (B.S.)
Management and Industrial Relations (B.S.)
Marketing (B.S.)
Business Administration (M.B.A.) ''With Concentrations in:''
Accounting,
Finance,
Corporate Finance,
Investment Finance,
Management and Operations,
Management,
Human Resources,
Management and Entrepreneurship,
Global Marketing,
Fashion Marketing and Merchandising,
Computer Applications and Information Systems (CAIS).
Psychology (B.S.)
Human Services (B.S.)
Counseling (M.S.) ''With concentrations in''
Community Counseling,
Human Resource Development,
College Student Personnel.
Education (M.S.) ''With concentrations in''
Elementary (Grades K-6),
Middle Grades ''with subject specializations in:''
Biology, Business, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, General Science, Mathematics, History & Social Studies, Physics, Remedial Reading/Language Arts, Music.
Secondary ''with subject specializations in:''
Biology, Business, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, General Science, Mathematics, History & Social Studies, Physics, Remedial Reading/Language Arts, Music.
Master of Science in Instructional Technology (iMSIT)
Sixth Year Degree/Diploma/Certificate ''With concentrations in''
Remedial Reading & Remedial Language Arts (Certificate Program),
Reading & Language Arts Consultant (Certification Program),
Instructional Technology,
Elementary Education (Degree Program),
Secondary Education (Degree Program),
Intermediate Administrator or Supervisor (Diploma/Certification Program).
Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)
Computer Engineering (B.S.)
Computer Science (B.S.)
Computer Engineering (M.S.)
Computer Science (M.S.)
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (M.S.)
Mechanical Engineering (M.S.)
Technology Management (M.S.)
Computer Science and Engineering (Ph.D.)
Dental Hygiene (A.S.)
Dental Hygiene (B.S.)
Dental Hygiene (M.S.)
Acupuncture (M.S.)
Human Nutrition (M.S.)
Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.)
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (N.D.)
