PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY Portland State University is the major higher educational center for the Portland metropolitan area. A degree-granting institution since 1955, the University serves 16,000 students, including about 4,600 graduate students. The faculty, which numbers over 500 full-time and several hundred part-time members, is distinguished by its commitment to PSU and community affairs. Portland State’s students are a cultural mix, with widely varying viewpoints and hackgrounds. Many combine their educations with jobs while attending the University full or part time. Flexibility in programs, scheduling, and credit options makes it possible for students to arrange studies to make the most of their time and experience. The great majority of PSU students are Oregonians, but 46 other states and 43 foreign countries are also represented. The student population also reflects the enrollment of many older students — more than 70 percent are in the 22 and older age group; half are 25 years or older; and 10 percent are 35 or older. Bachelor’s degrees are available in a variety of fields from the academic colleges and professional schools. Specialist certificate programs, preprofessional programs, and secondary education programs supplement major studies. Among special programs are the University Scholars’ Program, Institute for Policy Studies, and the Educational Opportunity Program. Portland State University also offers master’s degrees in a number of fields and five doctoral programs. The only School of Social Work in Oregon is located at Portland State. The University includes eight academic units: College of Arts and Letters, S. John Trudeau, Dean; College of Science, Karl Dittmer, Dean; College of Social Science, George C. Hoffmann, Dean; School of Business Administration, Donald D. Parker, Dean; School of Education, Ronald G. Petrie, Dean; School of Health and Physical Education, Jack S. Schendel, Dean; School of Social Work, Bernard Ross, Dean; School of Urban Affairs, Nohad A. Toulan, Dean. 6
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