Arizona State University at the West campus
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| Established: | February 26, 1885 |
| Type: | Public research university |
| Endowment: | US $478 million[1] |
| President: | Dr. Michael M. Crow |
| Provost: | Dr. Elizabeth D. Capaldi |
| Faculty: | 2,862[2] |
| Students: | 64,394[3] |
| Undergraduates: | 51,311[3] |
| Postgraduates: | 13,083[3] |
| Location: | Phoenix metropolitan area, Arizona, USA |
| Campus: | Urban Tempe: 642 acres (2.60 km²)[4] Polytechnic: 600 acres (2.4 km²)[5] West: 248 acres (1.00 km²)[6] Downtown Phoenix: 20 acres[7] |
| Colors: | Maroon and Gold |
| Nickname: | Sun Devils |
| Mascot: | Sparky |
| Affiliations: | Pac-10 |
| Website: | asu.edu |
Arizona State University at the West Campus is one of four university campuses that compose Arizona State University. The West campus was established by the Arizona Legislature in 1984, and is located in northwest Phoenix, bordering the city of Glendale, Arizona.
Unlike a university system, the ASU campuses are all part of a single university, with a common administration presiding over the faculty, staff, and students.[8] As the original ASU campus in Tempe has nearly reached build-out, the university is reorganizing its colleges and schools, moving some to the newer campuses.
In 2008, the West campus was designated as a Phoenix Point of Pride.[9]
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[edit] Academics
The West campus focuses on liberal arts and interdisciplinary programs.[8] The campus is home to nearly 9,000 students and offers 54 degree programs leading to the B.A., B.S., M.A., M.S., M.Ed., M.S.W., and Ph.D. degrees.[10][11]
The West campus comprises the following schools and colleges:[12]
[edit] New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
The New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences is the largest of the colleges housed on the ASU West campus. The New College houses 21 degree programs leading to Bachelor's and Master's degrees.
[edit] School of Global Management and Leadership
[edit] College of Human Services
[edit] College of Teacher Education and Leadership
The College of Teacher Education and Leadership focuses on training future teachers for leadership position in schools and school districts. The College offers both the Bachelor of Arts in Education and M.Ed. degrees in Elementary Education, Secondary Education and Special Education. In addition, the College offers a doctoral program leading to the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Innovation.
[edit] School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
The ASU School of Criminology and Criminal Justice is housed within the College of Human Services, and awards the B.S., M.S.C.J. and Ph.D. in Criminal Justice.
[edit] History
Construction of what is now known as the West Campus began in 1986, with the first permanent buildings completed by 1989. Two years later, all of the current buildings were completed.
As its inception, the West campus was designed to offer only upper-level undergraduate courses; however, in 2001, it became a four-year college allowing students to complete their entire education on the campus. In the years since 2001, the academic structure of the campus was reorganized to highlight its interdisciplinary focus, and to facilitate the moving of several graduate programs to the campus.[13] As enrollment continues to grow, additional academic buildings and private developments are scheduled to expand the physical campus.[14]
[edit] References
- ^ [1]. February 5, 2007. Accessed November 25, 2007.
- ^ ASU Employees. 2007. Accessed May 2, 2008.
- ^ a b c ASU Quick Facts. 2007. Accessed November 25, 2007.
- ^ ASU at the Tempe campus. May 2005. Accessed November 25, 2007
- ^ ASU at the Polytechnic campus. 2004. Accessed November 25, 2007.
- ^ ASU at the West campus. 2004. Accessed November 25, 2007.
- ^ ASU at the Downtown Phoenix campus. 2004. Accessed November 25, 2007.
- ^ a b One University in Many Places Explanation of the ASU campus organization
- ^ 2008 Phoenix Points of Pride
- ^ List of Graduate Degree Programs
- ^ West Campus Gears Up for Growth
- ^ List of ASU Colleges
- ^ History of the ASU West Campus
- ^ West Campus Gears Up for Growth
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