The author of this paper will be presenting information about Cheyney University and the various music ensembles with a primary interest in the band. Founded in 1837 as the Institute for Colored Youth, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is known as the first institution of higher learning for African Americans. The founding of Cheyney University was made possible by Richard Humphreys, a Quaker philanthropist who bequeathed $10,000, one tenth of his estate, to design and establish a school to educate the descendants of the African race.
Cheyney University currently has over 1,488 students enrolled and its tuition rate is $5,840. The requirements of admission are a minimum of 3.0 high school grade point average and graduation in the top 25% …show more content…
Admission is a competitive process, and a limited number of scholarships are available. Applications are reviewed holistically and the highest achieving candidates are admitted. Students who do not qualify upon admission to the University may apply after completion of 30 or more credit hours of college-level coursework. But if admitted to the university, students will have a wide variety of not only majors to choose from, but a variety of scholarships to potentially obtain, and also numerous job opportunities after completion of the university. Due to the universities different schools, there are a wide variety of majors to go …show more content…
The Department also offers a minor in Art. Courses in the Department of Fine Arts, Design and Liberal Studies combine critical thinking and social awareness with practical skills in communication technology as well as oral, written, and artistic expression. The variety of majors and minors available in the department enables students to combine programs that qualify them for careers and graduate school, enhance the quality of their lives, and prepare them to become citizens of the global community. The Department accomplishes the mission and goals of the university by supporting a broad liberal arts core and providing challenging and enriching degree programs. Students are guided and mentored through faculty advising, department-sponsored student organizations and performance groups, and a variety of internship
Cheyney University currently has over 1,488 students enrolled and its tuition rate is $5,840. The requirements of admission are a minimum of 3.0 high school grade point average and graduation in the top 25% …show more content…
Admission is a competitive process, and a limited number of scholarships are available. Applications are reviewed holistically and the highest achieving candidates are admitted. Students who do not qualify upon admission to the University may apply after completion of 30 or more credit hours of college-level coursework. But if admitted to the university, students will have a wide variety of not only majors to choose from, but a variety of scholarships to potentially obtain, and also numerous job opportunities after completion of the university. Due to the universities different schools, there are a wide variety of majors to go …show more content…
The Department also offers a minor in Art. Courses in the Department of Fine Arts, Design and Liberal Studies combine critical thinking and social awareness with practical skills in communication technology as well as oral, written, and artistic expression. The variety of majors and minors available in the department enables students to combine programs that qualify them for careers and graduate school, enhance the quality of their lives, and prepare them to become citizens of the global community. The Department accomplishes the mission and goals of the university by supporting a broad liberal arts core and providing challenging and enriching degree programs. Students are guided and mentored through faculty advising, department-sponsored student organizations and performance groups, and a variety of internship