Combining outstanding programs in professional fields with a powerful liberal arts orientation, The Marywood University Social Sciences Department offers you both a solid academic background and preparation to help you succeed in your chosen field. Our faculty members are committed to your intellectual and professional growth, and you'll also benefit from small class sizes and personal attention. Coursework in your chosen track will prepare you for a range of careers as well as further graduate study. Whether your goal is to teach history/social studies; to attend law school; to become active in politics or public service; to conduct historical or sociological research; or to work in areas of criminal justice, such as probations, parole, law enforcement, or the prison system, your foundation for an exciting spectrum of meaningful careers begins with the social sciences and Marywood University.
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Accreditations
Institutional:
Middles States Commission on Higher Education
Program-related:
As part of the offerings of Marywood's education unit, our secondary education program in History/Social Sciences is recognized and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The approval process establishes rigorous standards for program quality and professional educator competency and holds licensed institutions accountable for meeting these standards.
About The Social Sciences Department
Our goal is to help you understand the larger social, political, economic, and environmental contexts that shape human interactions. You can then use this knowledge to identify points in your individual life and career where you can contribute to life in an interdependent world.
Courses in the Social Sciences will help you:
- Broaden your understanding of the social sciences
- Engage in purposeful, honest, and effective research
- Use critical thinking to formulate opinions and conclusions
- Respond to the challenges of contemporary society by relating classroom study to current affairs
- Explore the unique cultures of diverse ethnic and religious groups
Social Sciences Faculty
Our faculty members are experienced teachers and respected scholars in their fields. The Social Sciences Department prides itself on maintaining open and engaging faculty-student relationships. They're dedicated to helping you put together a program to meet your needs.
Sigma Delta Kappa
National Honor Society for Criminal Justice.
Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society, Iota Sigma ChapterCriminal Justice
Internships
Internships are a vital component of all of our social science programs. You'll find plenty of opportunities to put theory into practice in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area.
Criminal Justice majors can gain experience in probation and parole at the District Attorney's office and the U.S. Marshals Service. Students in education begin their field experience in their first year, culminating in a senior year student teaching placement. Students in pre-law and public history undertake internships in a variety of settings to help them prepare for their careers.
Our department is committed to helping you develop a global perspective. All majors are encouraged to travel and study abroad, often under the mentorship of faculty members. At Marywood, you can also gain valuable experience by participating in university-sponsored service trips
Student Research
Faculty members in the Social Sciences Department invite students to join them in their research endeavors and encourage students to present at regional conferences. Recently, students participated in programs sponsored by Phi Alpha Theta, the National History Honor Society, in Albuquerque and San Diego.
Independent Study Experiences
Faculty members offer enthusiastic guidance for independent study experiences so that students can explore areas of particular interest to them.
Careers
A degree in the social sciences from Marywood will prepare you for a variety of careers in:
- Law
- Education
- Administration
- Law enforcement
- Military service
Alumni
Graduates from our department have distinguished themselves in a variety of fields:
- Jacqueline Conforti Barnett, Associate Chief Counsel, Pennsylvania State University System
- Peter Sweeney, Supervising Judge, Kings County
- Keith Durkin, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Sociology, Ohio Northern University
- Kate Lynott, Education Specialist, Federal Judicial Center
- John Bendzunas, Officer, U.S. Probation Service
- Maryalice Jacquinot, IHM, President/CEO, St. Joseph Center
Advanced Study
Many of our graduates go on to study law, criminal justice, history, and other fields at a number of universities, including:
- Boston College
- Johns Hopkins
- Pennsylvania State University
- University of Connecticut
- Columbia University
- University of Pittsburgh
- Dickinson School of Law
- Temple University
- Case Western Reserve University Law School
- Rutgers University
- College of William and Mary
- London School of Economics
Undergraduate
Graduate
Social Sciences Events
Easter Holiday: No Classes, All Administrative Offices Closed
Mar 29 Academic Dates Fri, Mar 29, 12:00AM - Sat, Mar 30, 12:00AMEaster Holiday: No Classes, All Administrative Offices Closed
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Easter Holiday 03/29/24 - 04/01/24. No Classes. All Administrative Offices Closed.
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Mar 30 Academic Dates Sat, Mar 30, 12:00AM - Sun, Mar 31, 12:00AMEaster Holiday: No Classes, All Administrative Offices Closed
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Easter Holiday 03/29/24 - 04/01/24. No Classes. All Administrative Offices Closed.
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Mar 31 Academic Dates Sun, Mar 31, 12:00AM - Mon, Apr 1, 12:00AMEaster Holiday: No Classes, All Administrative Offices Closed
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Easter Holiday 03/29/24 - 04/01/24. No Classes. All Administrative Offices Closed.
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Apr 01 Academic Dates Mon, Apr 1, 12:00AM - Tue, Apr 2, 12:00AMEaster Holiday: No Classes, All Administrative Offices Closed
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Easter Holiday 03/29/24 - 04/01/24. No Classes. All Administrative Offices Closed.
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Apr 01 Academic Dates Mon, Apr 1, 12:00AM - Tue, Apr 2, 12:00AMSexual Assault Awareness Month
Date/Time: Monday, April 1, 2024
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Spring Semester Classes Resume
Apr 02 Academic Dates Tue, Apr 2, 12:00AM - Wed, Apr 3, 12:00AMSpring Semester Classes Resume
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Last Day to Withdraw from Spring Courses
Apr 03 Academic Dates Wed, Apr 3, 12:00AM - Thu, Apr 4, 12:00AMLast Day to Withdraw from Spring Courses
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General Recital
Apr 05 Swartz Center Marian Chapel Fri, Apr 5, 7:00PM - Fri, Apr 5, 8:30PMGeneral Recital
Date/Time: Friday, April 5, 2024, 7 – 8:30pm EDT
Location: Swartz Center Marian Chapel
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Apr 08 Academic Dates Mon, Apr 8, 12:00AM - Tue, Apr 9, 12:00AMRegistration Begins for Fall Courses
Date/Time: Monday, April 8, 2024
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Tutti Concert
Apr 14 Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts Room 100 Theatre (Auditorium) Sun, Apr 14, 2:00PM - Sun, Apr 14, 3:00PMTutti Concert
Date/Time: Sunday, April 14, 2024, 2 – 3pm EDT
Location: Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts Room 100 Theatre (Auditorium)
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Wind Symphony Concert
Apr 14 Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts Room 100 Theatre (Auditorium) Sun, Apr 14, 4:00PM - Sun, Apr 14, 6:00PMWind Symphony Concert
Date/Time: Sunday, April 14, 2024, 4 – 6pm EDT
Location: Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts Room 100 Theatre (Auditorium)
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Monday Classes Meet
Apr 17 Academic Dates Wed, Apr 17, 12:00AM - Thu, Apr 18, 12:00AMMonday Classes Meet
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Leadership Symposium
Apr 17 Regina Hall Liguori Main Wed, Apr 17, 12:00PM - Wed, Apr 17, 10:00PMLeadership Symposium
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 12 – 10pm EDT
Location: Regina Hall Liguori Main
Time: 3:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Liguori Center
Business School Global Innovation Symposium
Theme: It Starts With You
SCHEDULE:
3 p.m.-Introduction: Dr. Chris Speicher, Executive Director of the School of Business and Global Innovation
3:05 p.m.-Poster Session/Networking
4 p.m.-Keynote Address: Christi Lukasiak-Entrepreneur and Reality TV Personality
5 - 8 p.m.-Entrepreneur Panel
For more information email Gabby Troch (gltroch@m.marywood.edu)
Door Prize! (All attendees will recieve a ticket. The winner will be drawn at the conclusion of the event.)
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Voice General Recital
Apr 17 Swartz Center Marian Chapel Wed, Apr 17, 8:00PM - Wed, Apr 17, 9:30PMVoice General Recital
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 8 – 9:30pm EDT
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Research Day
Apr 23 Academic Dates Tue, Apr 23, 8:00AM - Tue, Apr 23, 8:00PMResearch Day
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 8am – 8pm EDT
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Jazz Ambassadors Concert
Apr 27 Swartz Center Marian Chapel Sat, Apr 27, 7:00PM - Sat, Apr 27, 8:30PMJazz Ambassadors Concert
Date/Time: Saturday, April 27, 2024, 7 – 8:30pm EDT
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Chamber Singers Concert
Apr 28 Swartz Center Marian Chapel Sun, Apr 28, 2:00PM - Sun, Apr 28, 3:30PMChamber Singers Concert
Date/Time: Sunday, April 28, 2024, 2 – 3:30pm EDT
Location: Swartz Center Marian Chapel
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General Recital
Apr 29 Swartz Center Marian Chapel Mon, Apr 29, 8:00PM - Mon, Apr 29, 9:30PMGeneral Recital
Date/Time: Monday, April 29, 2024, 8 – 9:30pm EDT
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Concert Choir Performance
May 04 Liberal Arts Center Rotunda Sat, May 4, 7:30PM - Sat, May 4, 10:00PMConcert Choir Performance
Date/Time: Saturday, May 4, 2024, 7:30 – 10pm EDT
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May 05 Liberal Arts Center Rotunda Sun, May 5, 2:00PM - Sun, May 5, 4:30PMConcert Choir Performance
Date/Time: Sunday, May 5, 2024, 2 – 4:30pm EDT
Location: Liberal Arts Center Rotunda
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Spring Semester Ends
May 11 Academic Dates Sat, May 11, 12:00AM - Sun, May 12, 12:00AMSpring Semester Ends
Date/Time: Saturday, May 11, 2024
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Spring Semester Ends January 16th-May 11th 2024
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Final Grades Due by Noon
May 14 Academic Dates Tue, May 14, 12:00AM - Wed, May 15, 12:00AMFinal Grades Due by Noon
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PA White Coat and Pinning Ceremonies
May 16 Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts Room 100 Theatre (Auditorium) Thu, May 16, 9:00AM - Thu, May 16, 3:00PMPA White Coat and Pinning Ceremonies
Date/Time: Thursday, May 16, 2024, 9am – 3pm EDT
Location: Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts Room 100 Theatre (Auditorium)
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Hooding Ceremonies
May 17 Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts Room 100 Theatre (Auditorium) Fri, May 17, 7:00AM - Fri, May 17, 7:00PMHooding Ceremonies
Date/Time: Friday, May 17, 2024, 7am – 7pm EDT
Location: Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts Room 100 Theatre (Auditorium)
Marywood University 106th Hooding Ceremonies
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106th Annual Commencement Ceremony
May 18 Academic Dates Sat, May 18, 12:00AM - Sun, May 19, 12:00AM106th Annual Commencement Ceremony
Date/Time: Saturday, May 18, 2024
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Memorial Day: No Classes. Administrative Offices Closed.
May 27 Academic Dates Mon, May 27, 12:00AM - Tue, May 28, 12:00AMMemorial Day: No Classes. Administrative Offices Closed.
Date/Time: Monday, May 27, 2024
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Summer I & III Classes Resume
May 28 Academic Dates Tue, May 28, 12:00AM - Wed, May 29, 12:00AMSummer I & III Classes Resume
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
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Summer I & III Classes Resume: All Administrative Offices Open
May 28 Academic Dates Tue, May 28, 12:00AM - Wed, May 29, 12:00AMSummer I & III Classes Resume: All Administrative Offices Open
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Juneteenth: No Classes, All Administrative Offices Closed
Jun 19 Academic Dates Wed, Jun 19, 12:00AM - Thu, Jun 20, 12:00AMJuneteenth: No Classes, All Administrative Offices Closed
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Summer Session I & III Classes Resume
Jun 20 Academic Dates Thu, Jun 20, 12:00AM - Fri, Jun 21, 12:00AMSummer Session I & III Classes Resume
Date/Time: Thursday, June 20, 2024
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Design Your Future Camp 2024
Jun 22 Center for Architectural Studies 105 Sat, Jun 22, 2:00PM - Sat, Jun 29, 5:00PMDesign Your Future Camp 2024
Date/Time: Saturday, June 22, 2pm – Saturday, June 29, 2024, 5pm EDT
Location: Center for Architectural Studies 105
From June 22nd until June 29th 2024, junior and senior high school students enrolled in the Design your Future Program will be actively participating in the eight – days combination of fun design projects and competitions organized and guided by our school’s experienced faculty. Students will be exposed to a number of practical and theoretical questions presented as part of guest lecture and workshop series, and will have the opportunity to converse with a number of practicing architects and designers.
Design your Future Program 2024 will be housed in the Center for Architectural Studies at Marywood University. Students will be assigned individual desks and will have the opportunity of using the same spaces as our undergraduate and graduate students. Furthermore, students enrolled in the program will have the opportunity of seeing in action various laboratories and shops (wood / metal / 3D printing / CNC router / laser cutting / etc.). Design your Future Program 2024 is designed with the desire of an immersive experience, engaging students in a number of demonstrations anchored to the Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Construction Management Programs. The program’s principal goal is to reach out to a wide group of high school students. The program considers diversity and inclusivity to be important factors in the establishing of an affordable participation fee of $1,150 (including room & board, program supplies, and day trip bus & venue entrance fares). The program will also offer a number of need-based scholarships.
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Summer Session I Grades Due by Noon
Jul 02 Academic Dates Tue, Jul 2, 12:00AM - Wed, Jul 3, 12:00AMSummer Session I Grades Due by Noon
Date/Time: Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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Independence Day: No Classes, All Administrative Offices Closed
Jul 04 Academic Dates Thu, Jul 4, 12:00AM - Fri, Jul 5, 12:00AMIndependence Day: No Classes, All Administrative Offices Closed
Date/Time: Thursday, July 4, 2024
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Jul 05 Academic Dates Fri, Jul 5, 12:00AM - Sat, Jul 6, 12:00AMNo Classes, All Administrative Offices Closed
Date/Time: Friday, July 5, 2024
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Summer Session III Classes Resume
Jul 08 Academic Dates Mon, Jul 8, 12:00AM - Tue, Jul 9, 12:00AMSummer Session III Classes Resume
Date/Time: Monday, July 8, 2024
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Summer Session III Classes End
Aug 17 Academic Dates Sat, Aug 17, 12:00AM - Sun, Aug 18, 12:00AMSummer Session III Classes End
Date/Time: Saturday, August 17, 2024
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Summer Session II Classes End
Aug 18 Academic Dates Sun, Aug 18, 12:00AM - Mon, Aug 19, 12:00AMSummer Session II Classes End
Date/Time: Sunday, August 18, 2024
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Summer Session II & III Grades Due by Noon
Aug 20 Academic Dates Tue, Aug 20, 12:00AM - Wed, Aug 21, 12:00AMSummer Session II & III Grades Due by Noon
Date/Time: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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Official Graduation Date for Students Fulfilling Degree Requirements in Summer Sessions
Aug 25 Academic Dates Sun, Aug 25, 12:00AM - Mon, Aug 26, 12:00AMOfficial Graduation Date for Students Fulfilling Degree Requirements in Summer Sessions
Date/Time: Sunday, August 25, 2024
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Fall Semester Begins
Aug 26 Academic Dates Mon, Aug 26, 12:00AM - Tue, Aug 27, 12:00AMFall Semester Begins
Date/Time: Monday, August 26, 2024
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Fall Semester 08/26/24 - 12/16/24
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