University of Puerto Rico at Aguadilla
The University of Puerto Rico at Aguadilla (UPRAG or UPR-Aguadilla) is a public college in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. It is part of the University of Puerto Rico.
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| Latin: Universitatis Portoricensis | |
Former names | Colegio Regional de Aguadilla (CORA) |
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| Motto | ¡Por Siempre Cora! |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1972 |
| President | Dr. Jorge Haddock |
| Rector | Ivelisse Cardona (interim) |
Academic staff | 160 |
| Students | 3,393 (2005) |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Blue, White and Gold |
| Nickname | CORA |
| Mascot | Sharky and Tintorera |
| Website | www.uprag.edu |
Academics
Located in northwestern Puerto Rico, the University of Puerto Rico at Aguadilla (UPRAg) offers Associate and Baccalaureate Degrees. Some programs are unique in the University of Puerto Rico:
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Technology
- Bachelor of Arts in Education with a concentration in English and multimedia technology.
- Bachelor of Business Administration with concentrations in Human Resources, Computerized Information Systems, Accounting, Marketing and Finances. This program is accredited by the ACBSP.
- Bachelor of Science in Biology with emphases in Bioinformatics, Biomedical Sciences, Genetics, Quality Systems Assessment, and Biology.
- Associate degree in Aeronautics and Aerospace Technology.
The UPRAg has cooperation agreements with neighboring industry and business and design courses, programs and projects that respond to changing needs that occur in the region.
Departments
UPRAG has eight academic departments: Humanities, English, Pedagogy, Electronics, Business Administration, Office Systems, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences.
See also
- 2010 University of Puerto Rico Strike
References
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