Field research is facilitated by the university's close proximity to the Michaux and Tuscarora State Forests, Pine Grove Furnace, Caledonia and Colonel Denning State Parks, and King's Gap Environmental Education and Training Center. Among the state agencies that provide internships are the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the Pennsylvania State Museum, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, and the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Internship opportunities also exist with local and regional nonprofit groups and with private businesses. Class sizes are small at Shippensburg University, often allowing professors to provide students with individual attention. Laboratory sessions for biology classes usually have from 12 to 16 students per session.
Many professors involve students in joint research activities.
This all adds up to a high quality education for our students. Shippensburg University has been recognized nationally as one of the top regional universities. This page is an official publication of Shippensburg University. A proud member of The State System of Higher Education .