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.

University of Puerto Rico at Aguadilla
Latin: Universitatis Portoricensis
Former names
Colegio Regional de Aguadilla (CORA)
Motto¡Por Siempre Cora!
TypePublic
Established1972
PresidentDr. Jorge Haddock
RectorIvelisse Cardona (interim)
Academic staff
160
Students3,393 (2005)
Location,
CampusUrban
ColorsBlue, White and Gold
     
NicknameCORA
MascotSharky and Tintorera
Websitewww.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.

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