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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
8,600 Students To Participate in Commencement at SDSU
Ceremonies will take place May 24, 26 & 27SAN DIEGO, Friday, May 18, 2001- San Diego State University will graduate approximately 8,600 students (this figure is adjusted for double majors), on May 24, May 26 and May 27, 2001, including 6,691 bachelor's degree candidates, 1,912 master's degree candidates, 27 doctoral candidates. This year, all of the commencement ceremonies, except Imperial Valley campus, will be held in Cox Arena.
The ceremony schedule is as follows:
Thursday, May 24:
* 7 p.m., Imperial Valley Campus, CalexicoSaturday, May 26:
* 8 a.m., College of Arts and Letters
* 12 noon, College of Education and Undergraduate Division and Division of Undergraduate Studies
* 4 p.m., College of Sciences and College of EngineeringSunday May 27:
* 8 a.m., College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts
* 12 noon, College of Health and Human Services
* 4 p.m., College of Business AdministrationNumber Of Candidates By College Or Division:
* College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts 2,010
* College of Arts and Letters 1,737
* College of Business Administration 1,566
* College of Science 1,233
* Undergraduate Studies Division 643
* College of Health and Human Services 579
* College of Education 554
* Engineering 266Commencement 2001 Story Ideas
* Outstanding Student Profiles: (see the attached list of students available for interview)
* New Masters Program Serves Biotech Industry: SDSU will confer master's degrees to the first class of eight students in the new Regulatory Affairs Program. The master of science in regulatory affairs - one of only three such programs in the nation and the only program west of Philadelphia - answers a need created by the FDA's expanding authority over testing, product development, manufacturing and commercialization within the biomedical industries.
* SDSU Tops In California For Hispanic Graduates: According to the May issue of Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education, SDSU ranks No. 1 in California and No. 5 in the U.S. for bachelor's degrees awarded to Hispanics.
* Employment Survey Shows Where Grads Are Finding Jobs: From SDSU Career Services department's annual employment survey of 1999/2000 registrants for career placement:Where SDSU Grads Work:
87% of SDSU grads work in San Diego
7% in Southern California
4% Other California
2% Nationwide
1% Western U.S.
Employment Rates:
Employed 79.3%
Graduate School 2.8%
Still Seeking 17.9%
Sectors of the Labor Market in which SDSU Grads Work
Retail Sales/Consumer Products 13%
Financial Services/Insurance Sales/Banking/Real Estate 13%
Manufacturing 11%
Education 10%
Computer Products/Technical/Internet Services 9%
Construction/Transport/Utility 7%
Government 7%
Other 7%
Consulting Management/Engineering/Technology 6%
Accounting Firms 5%
Communication Products/Media 5%
Health/Biotech/Medical 5%
Food Services/Restaurants/Hospitality/Amusement 3%
Non-Profit 3%San Diego State University is the oldest and largest higher education institution in the San Diego region. Since it was founded in 1897, SDSU has grown to offer bachelor's degrees in 76 areas, master's degrees in 59 areas and doctorate's in 13. SDSU's more than 31,000 students participate in academic curriculum distinguished by direct contact with professors and an increasing international emphasis that prepares them for a global future. For more information, log onto www.sdsu.edu.
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