Pa. state universities halt some degree programs

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pennsylvania’s state university system will suspend, discontinue or merge dozens of academic majors that officials say are under-enrolled.

Officials with the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education say 15 master’s and bachelor’s degree programs will be discontinued at some campuses.

They said today that more than 50 programs will be placed in moratorium, including some foreign language and science degrees.

The organization representing university faculty members says it is concerned that such changes will lead to job losses and fewer academic options for students.

The state system’s 14 university campuses serve about 117,000 students.