University: California

Level: Undergraduate

Description: The Bachelor of Science degree in mechatronics engineering technology at Cal U. will be offered beginning in Fall 2013. The program is designed to provide graduates with a high-tech skill set and knowledge in mechanical, electrical and computing technology through automated control and information systems. The state Department of Labor and Industry has identified these skills as a high priority for future jobs. In a study of 280 U.S. companies, growth rates averaging 20 percent were reported in the manufacturing, service, medical and robotics sectors, all of which represent future employers for graduates of the new program.

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Add Date: 4/5/2012

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University: Clarion

Level: Undergraduate

Description: The Bachelor of Applied Science in technology leadership will be offered completely online and is designed to provide those with associate degrees in applied science a pathway to a baccalaureate degree in order to enhance their skills and their career opportunities. The program will offer a combination of coursework and field experiences in leadership development, business skills and advanced technology. Online course offerings will enable those enrolled in the program to achieve their academic goals while also meeting family and work demands.

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Add Date: 4/5/2012

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University: Shippensburg

Level: Undergraduate

Description: This program is designed to prepare students for careers developing large-scale software while working in highly effective development teams. Graduates will have the skills necessary to design, construct and test large-scale software systems. They will understand the tools and techniques used by software development teams to plan and manage such projects, and will be ready to help meet the large and growing demand for trained software developers in the Commonwealth and surrounding region.

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Add Date: 4/5/2012

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University: Indiana

Level: Graduate

Description: Developed in response to a specific request from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the new Master of Science in Strategic Studies in Weapons of Mass Destruction degree program will provide career agents with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify threats to critical assets; to prevent, delay, intervene and respond to attacks on critical assets; and to fulfill the growing need for experts in the field of strategic studies in weapons of mass destruction.

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Add Date: 7/1/2011

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University: Indiana

Level: Graduate

Description: This Doctoral program will be unique in the Commonwealth and the nation, designed to address a critical shortage of safety professionals with advanced skills. It will be offered via both distance education and through on-site experiential learning providing graduates of the program with advanced skills in the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, control and prevention of safety, health and environmental hazards in the workplace.

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Add Date: 7/1/2011

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University: Millersville

Level: Graduate

Description: Unique in the state and nation, this interdisciplinary program will include specializations in environmental systems management, geo-informatics, weather intelligence and risk management and climate science applications. Each area of specialization represents an area of current or emerging workforce demand, and will engage Millersville’s existing and readily accessible business and employer partners throughout the mid-Atlantic and northeastern United States for internship, research and immediate employment opportunities.

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Add Date: 7/1/2011

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University: California

Level: Undergraduate

Description: Cal U’s new Bachelor of Arts in Jurisprudence degree is designed with a multi-dimensional approach and will offer graduates immediate employability in rising demand careers, including title examiners, administrative judicial personnel, not-for profit advocacy groups, think tank researchers, insurance analysts, securities enforcement, commodities regulators, inspectors and disability evaluators. It also will provide a pathway for graduates to pursue advanced study in graduate and professional schools in fields such as public policy and law.

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Add Date: 7/1/2011

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University: Lock Haven

Level: Graduate

Description: This program will prepare students to work in the areas of sport administration or sport exercise psychology. The sport administration track is designed to prepare graduates to pursue careers in the sport industry including marketing, administration, public relations, financial management and coaching. The sport psychology track will prepare graduates to become certified consultants who will work with coaches, athletes, officials and parents about sport and exercise psychology and performance enhancement techniques. They may also work as academic advisors to student-athletes, fitness consultants or lifestyle coaches. The flexible online delivery method of the program will meet the needs of graduate students, many of whom work full time.

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Add Date: 6/28/2012

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University: Lock Haven

Level: Graduate

Description: This graduate degree program is designed to address the need for mental health counselors to work in rural areas and to work with military veterans, especially those who may be suffering with post-traumatic stress syndrome. The program will utilize both online and interactive (ITV) delivery methods to all easy access by potential students who may already be working full time. The need for mental health counselors in these two areas of expertise is expected to increase rapidly throughout the next decade.

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Add Date: 6/28/2012

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University: Mansfield

Level: Undergraduate

Description: Mansfield University’s program in safety management is designed to prepare graduates for the expanding Marcellus Shale industry and associated energy businesses that have an immediate need for safety professionals. It also will prepare graduates for a range of occupational health and safety positions in other industries, both regionally and globally. The state Department of Environmental Protection has indicated a strong demand for safety workers, as has the Pennsylvania Statewide Marcellus Workforce Needs Assessment.

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Add Date: 6/28/2012

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University: Edinboro

Level: Undergraduate

Description: This program of study provides students with both technical and business training, which will enable graduates to advance their careers in a variety of technical fields. The program provides individuals with technical certification or training from other accredited institutions the opportunity to complete a relevant associate degree. Multiple tracks from which students can choose in accordance with their career goals will include heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technology; industrial engineering technology; environmental engineering technology; and civil engineering technology. This program will prepare students for occupations such as engineering technicians, industry team leaders, quality coordinators, new product development coordinators and sales specialists, among others.

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Add Date: 6/28/2012

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University: Mansfield

Level: Undergraduate

Description: The new degree in natural gas production and services is designed to prepare graduates for various career paths in the natural gas industry. The five concentrations within the program—permitting and inspection specialist, mud logging/geology specialist, environmental specialist, geographic information systems specialist and safety management specialist—have been identified by industry employers as well as major corporations in the Northern Tier of the Commonwealth as meeting a critical need. The program is closely aligned with the emerging and growing careers in the drilling industry as outlined by the Pennsylvania Independent Oil and Gas Association.

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Add Date: 6/28/2012

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