Undergraduate Admissions Requirements
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Completed application
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Official transcripts
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Letter of recommendation
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Official SAT and/or ACT test scores (Marywood is test optional)
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Essay (optional)
Facilities & Technology
Liberal Arts Center
The Liberal Arts Center (LAC) contains classrooms utilized by several programs, as well as the Office of Admissions, a variety of other administrative offices, and the NativityMiguel School of Scranton. Bulit in 1923, it is one of Marywood's oldest buildings and was the first facility totally dedicated to the use of college classes. While it retains many of its classic features and architecture, the building has undergone recent physical renovations and enhancements of its learning spaces, including technological upgrades, climate control abilities, and new furniture in each classroom.
The LAC provides classroom space to students in the Social Sciences, English, and Philosophy programs. The iconic Rotunda is at the heart of the Liberal Arts Center. The Admissions Office is located on the first floor. A variety of administrative offices are located on the terrace level and second floor, including the Cashier's Office, Financial Aid, Human Resources, Registrar's Office, Provost's Office, Housing and Residence Life, the Center for Global Engagement, and more.
Liberal Arts Center Classrooms
The Liberal Arts Center provides classroom space for coursework in the Social Sciences, English, Philosophy, and Religious Studies programs. Bulit in 1923, it is one of Marywood's oldest buildings and was the first facility totally dedicated to the use of college classes. While it retains many of its classic features and architecture, including the iconic Rotunda, the building has undergone recent physical renovations and enhancements of its learning spaces, including technological upgrades, climate control abilities, and new furniture in each classroom.
Learning Commons
The Learning Commons changes minds about what a library is, how it works, and what it's supposed to do. By seamlessly navigating the ever-changing learning landscape, The Learning Commons in effect removes previous barriers to knowledge creation. Since it is far more than a repository for information, the facility instantly became a place where people collaborate and create knowledge, using the latest technology and the energy that is borne of intellectual exchange and inspirational spaces.
Learning Commons Classrooms
Classrooms are on the second and third floors of the Learning Commons. These learning spaces are open and collaborative.
Scholarships
Morris K. Udall Scholarship
The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. The Foundation also seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education.
Faculty
Dr. Jeremy M Rich
Department Director | Professor
Joseph S Agolino
Lecturer
Stephanie G Anuszewski
Lecturer
William Clements
Lecturer
Timothy Doherty
Lecturer
Brian J Gallagher
Lecturer
Scott Joseph Gartley
Lecturer
Erika M Grimminger
Lecturer
Francis J Hacken
Lecturer
Dr. Dana M Harris
Lecturer | Lecturer
Timothy J Holland
Lecturer
Dina B Hyduke
Director of Paralegal Studies | Assistant Professor of Practice
Ben Josielevski
Lecturer
James Francis Kanavy
Lecturer
Michael P Loughney
Lecturer
Jeffrey Marx
Lecturer
Michael E McGrath
Lecturer
Francesca M Saldan
Lecturer
Dr. Patrick M Seffrin
Associate Professor
Dr. Adam Shprintzen
Honors Program Director | Associate Professor
Corinne E Thiel
Lecturer
Dr. Alexandru I Vari
Professor
Krista Wildman
Non-Credit Professional | Lecturer
John N Zugarek
Lecturer
Courses & Curriculum (120 Total Credits)
Program Requirements for Sociology Majors (54 credits)
The student who majors in Sociology will:
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acquire knowledge of major interpretations of the social sciences;
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engage in the specific modes of inquiry of the social sciences and pursue purposeful, honest, and effective research;
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participate effectively in discussion, exercising respect and critical thinking in analyzing opinions and tentativeness in formulating opinions and conclusions;
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respond actively and effectively to the challenges of contemporary society, relating the study of social sciences to current affairs;
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empathize with human emotions and values and understand the cultural characteristics and accomplishments of diverse ethnic and religious groups, recognizing and appraising the values implicit in their specific orientation.
Competency in the range of social science fields provides the individual with a background for graduate study and/or a variety of careers in contemporary society. A professional option in sociology prepares the student for a career in social service and/or further graduate study.
For graduation, students must have a minimum QPA of 2.33 in the major and a minimum overall QPA of 2.00.
27 credits (9 courses) in Sociology:
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Quantitative Reasoning |
3 |
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Introductory Sociology |
3 |
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Social Problems |
3 |
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Anthropology |
3 |
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Social Research |
3 |
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Internship in Applied Sociology |
3 |
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Senior Seminar in Sociology |
3 |
Two of the following:
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Media and Society |
3 |
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Criminology |
3 |
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Studies in Urbanization |
3 |
15 Credits (5 courses) in electives from the following:
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Drugs in American Society |
3 |
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Violence and Peace |
3 |
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Soc Networks of Crime, Health, & Society |
3 |
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People Power and Protest: SocialýMovements Around the World |
3 |
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Medical Sociology |
3 |
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Special Topics |
3 |
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Deviant Behavior in Society |
3 |
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Race, Crime, and Poverty in America |
3 |
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The Family |
3 |
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Independent Study |
3 |
12 credits (4 courses) of cognate courses:
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Basic Economics |
3 |
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Ethnicity and Diversity in the ModernýWorld |
3 |
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American Government and Politics |
3 |
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General Psychology |
3 |
A copy of the complete curriculum is available upon request from the Social Sciences Department.
Program Learning Outcomes
The student who majors in Sociology will: acquire knowledge of major interpretations of the social sciences;
1. engage in the specific modes of inquiry of the social sciences and pursue purposeful, honest, and effective research;
2. participate effectively in discussion, exercising respect and critical thinking in analyzing opinions and tentativeness in formulating opinions and conclusions;
3. respond actively and effectively to the challenges of contemporary society, relating the study of social sciences to current affairs;
4. empathize with human emotions and values and understand the cultural characteristics and accomplishments of diverse ethnic and religious groups, recognizing and appraising the values implicit in their specific orientation.
5. Competency in the range of social science fields provides the individual with a background for graduate study and/or a variety of careers in contemporary society. A professional option in sociology prepares the student for a career in social service and/or further graduate study.
Student Resources
Center for Law, Justice, and Policy Website
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