Graduate Programs Brochure

The University of Scranton GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Take Your Education to the Next Level THIS WAY TO THE NEXT LEVEL

This Way to the Next Level A graduate degree from The University of Scranton is a chance to take your career—and your life—to the next level. Our programs will help you gain the in-depth knowledge and professional skills you’ll need to advance in your career and increase your marketability and earnings.

Our modern campus features state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technologies.

The University has recently invested more than $295 million in new construction and campus renovations.

With more than 30 programs, accredited by ten professional associations, The University of Scranton is dedicated to providing the highest-quality graduate education. Our commitment to excellence is well recognized: For the past 29 consecutive years, we have been ranked among the top ten master’s universities in the north by U.S. News & World Report.

Here, you’ll study in small, interactive classes, led by world-class faculty. You’ll acquire the relevant knowledge and professional competencies needed to succeed in the 21st-century work world. And, as part of a Jesuit, values-based education, you’ll develop as a principled leader and an ethical decision-maker.

Come to The University of Scranton. This is the way to the next level.

“My time at the University has shown me how the Jesuit ideal of being “men and women for and with others” carries throughout one’s life. This is exemplified by Scranton alumni, faculty, and career services who are always willing to go above and beyond to help a fellow Royal. Scranton connections last a lifetime.”

Julia Betti ’21, G’22, Marketing Insights Analyst, Wegman’s Food Markets

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The Difference: Our Exceptional Faculty At The University of Scranton, we take great pride in the depth of talent, experience and involvement that our professors bring to our programs.

Our graduate faculty are widely recognized experts. They bring immense knowledge, possessing the highest degrees in their field.

They also bring a wealth of experience as accomplished practitioners, top-notch researchers and widely published authors. It is this knowledge, made real by industry experience, that enriches the discussions and learning in all of our graduate classrooms.

Our faculty’s influence reaches beyond the classroom as well.

Teaching in a smaller, more personalized setting, faculty serve as close mentors to our students. They work one-on-one with students, offering academic planning and invaluable professional guidance. They collaborate with students as colleagues in research, often resulting in shared presentations at national conferences. These close, mentoring relationships are built early on at The University of Scranton, and they remain strong long into our graduates’ careers.

The Values of a Jesuit Education

“The faculty offer excellent commentary as well as unwavering support. I could not have asked for better leaders for my learning experience.”

A graduate education grounded in Jesuit values brings an appreciation for diversity and inclusiveness, helping you to better understand and relate to all types of people. Integrity, critical thinking and leadership—these are central to our Jesuit tradition and to the personal and professional preparation of every Scranton graduate student.

Jonathan Nubbemeyer ’22, G’23 Security Analyst, Thomas Jefferson University

Today’s companies and organizations are looking for good people who can make good decisions. A Jesuit education will give you a heightened awareness of ethical decision-making, helping you to develop into a capable, honorable leader.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS Master’s Degree Programs Accountancy (MAcc)* • Accountancy • Accounting Analytics • Forensic Accounting

• Operations Management Business Administration/Health Administration Dual Degree (MBA/MHA)*

Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate**

Business Analytics (MS)*

Applied Behavior Analysis (MS)**

Business Analytics Certificate*

Business Administration (MBA)*

Chemistry Programs (MS)

• Secondary Education • Special Education Enterprise Resource Planning Certificate** Finance (MS)*

• Financial Analytics Specialization

Software Engineering (MS)

• Business Analytics

• Chemistry

• Enterprise Resource Planning**

• Global Health Specialization*

• Clinical Chemistry

• Health Informatics Specialization*

Counseling Programs (MS)

• Population Health Specialization

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling

• Healthcare Management

• Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

• Human Resource Management** • International Business

• School Counseling

• Family Nurse Practitioner Occupational Therapy (MS) Secondary Education Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

• Biochemistry

• General Studies

• Executive Nurse Leadership

• Corporate Finance and Investments Specialization

• Accounting

• Finance

Nursing Programs (MSN)

Health Administration (MHA)*

• Post-Acute Care Administration Specialization Health Administration Executive Certificate*

Speech-Language Pathology (MS)** Supply Chain Management Certificate**

Doctoral Degree Programs Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) • Nurse Anesthesia • Post Master’s Leadership Doctor of Occupatioinal Therapy (OTD)

• Management Information Systems

Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity (MS)**

Health Informatics (MS)** Health Informatics Certificate**

Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting (PhD)

• Marketing

Education Programs (MS)

Human Resource Management (MS)**

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

*Program offered on-campus and online. **Program offered online only.

With proper planning and relevant coursework, our undergraduate students may have the opportunity to accelerate into many of our graduate programs.

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Cura Personalis: Supporting the Unique You A hallmark of our Jesuit education is our core value of cura personalis—a respect for the uniqueness of each person. It’s why, from the day you apply to the day you graduate, we look at you as a valued individual, recognizing your own distinct needs and responsibilities, and meeting you where you are in your education and life.

Our support begins at the application stage as we help guide you through each step of the admissions process. Then, once you are enrolled, you’re assigned a faculty mentor who will work closely with you, developing an overall understanding of your goals and assisting you throughout your program with career guidance, course planning, class registration and more.

Your program’s college is also ready to assist you, with a fully staffed advising center to help with any academic needs.

And lastly, our University’s Center for Teaching Excellence and Office of Student Support & Success offer a range of helpful services to ensure your success, including study skills, writing support, tutoring and more.

“The true measure and value of an education lies in the students – who they become and what they do with that knowledge. I’ve grown personally and professionally with my spirit grounded in reflection and Ignatian values to impact my patients and the future of healthcare.”

Maria Almodovar, ’20, DPT ’23 Staff Physical Therapist, North Shore University Hospital

SUCCESS AHEAD

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of our Class of 2022 master’s and doctoral graduates were employed or found success based on their career plan within one year of graduation.

Our 2022 graduates’ average starting salary was $81,045.

of the 2022 graduates are employed in the tristate (NY, NJ, PA) area.

Non-Discrimination Statement: The University is committed to providing an educational, residential, and working environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Members of the University community, applicants for employment or admissions, guests and visitors have the right to be free from harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other programs or in the context of employment.

Anyone who has questions about the University’s Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy, or the University’s Non-Discrimination or Anti-Harassment Policy, or wishes to report a possible violation of one of the policies should contact: Elizabeth M. Garcia, Title IX Coordinator • The Office of Equity and Diversity • Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Suite 315 • elizabeth.garcia2@scranton.edu • (570) 941-6645 •scranton.edu/equity-diversity 3

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FLEXIBLE CLASS SCHEDULES Our graduate classes are typically held in the late afternoon and evening, Monday through Thursday. Students may plan to take two courses one night a week or perhaps courses two different nights a week, whatever best fits their schedule.

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• In U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 edition of “Best Graduate Schools,” Scranton’s MBA specialty in accounting ranked No. 18 in the nation and the MBA specialty in business analytics ranked No. 24 in the nation.

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Comfortable apartmentstyle housing is available for graduate students, as is exquisite dining.

In the Princeton Review’s list of “Best Campus Food,” The University of Scranton ranked #7 nationally.

• Our MBA program was ranked among the top 15 in the nation for general management

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At The University of Scranton, we understand those realities, and we’ve designed our programs to accommodate our graduate students’ busy lifestyles and needs.

• Our master’s in health administration (MHA) program ranked No. 1 in the nation for fulltime enrolled students in a list published by Modern Healthcare, a health care business weekly magazine.

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The needs of a graduate student are no doubt very different from those of an undergraduate. Most graduate students are working full-time, or at least part-time, and they often have family and/or other life responsibilities as well.

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• U.S. News ranked Scranton 123rd in the nation for “Best Nursing Schools: Master’s” and 134th for “Best Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice.”

•U .S. News consistently ranks Scranton on its “Best Value” lists.

•T he Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education rank Scranton as a “Top U.S. College” based on value and outcomes.

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Welcome to Scranton, PA Our 58-acre campus is located in the heart of Scranton, a community of 75,000 within a greater metropolitan area of 750,000 people. Nicknamed “The Electric City”—we were the first U.S. city to have an electric-powered streetcar—Scranton today finds its energy from many other sources, namely wonderful downtown architecture, popular coffeehouses, great restaurants, festivals, minor-league sports teams, and a well-known Office, Dunder Mifflin.

The city of Scranton is located in beautiful Northeast Pennsylvania, with year-round outdoor activities and sports, including Montage Mountain Ski Resort, Nay Aug Park, Lackawanna Heritage Valley Trail, Lake Scranton, and more.

Many of our students love that they can walk to some of these locations, and many others are just a short drive from campus.

Financing Your Graduate Education We understand the financial commitment needed to pursue a graduate degree. Our dedicated staff in the Financial Aid Office will work closely with you to develop a financial plan that meets your financial needs, helping you to examine every possible option, including:

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS A graduate assistantship not only helps finance your graduate education, but it enhances your educational experience by establishing direct relationships with your academic program of study.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS WITH DISCOUNTED TUITION In an effort to provide graduate students with competitive tuition opportunities, the following on-campus graduate programs offer a discounted tuition: Clinical Mental Health, Clinical Rehabilitation and School Counseling; Doctor of Nursing Practice; and SpeechLanguage Pathology.

FINANCIAL AID Students can reduce debt by a combination of a payment plan and loans to meet the remaining expenses or part of the expenses.

GRADUATE TUITION GUARANTEE PROGRAM To help you better plan your budget, this program provides a guaranteed tuition rate, based on your initial academic term.

Your tuition will remain consistent through the duration of your program.

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To learn more, call our Financial Aid Office at (570) 941-7701 or email us at finaid@scranton.edu.

Graduate Admissions Process We strive to make the admissions process as easy as possible.

For most programs, it is free to apply. In addition to the application, applicants must submit: • Official academic transcripts from every college/ university attended • T hree professional letters of recommendation from individuals who can evaluate your ability to perform graduate-level coursework Some programs may require additional application requirements. This information can be found within the program-specific pages and will be updated on your application checklist upon your application submission.

We offer information sessions that provide you the opportunity to meet with staff from the Office of Graduate Admissions as well as faculty from your program of interest. In the session,

Welcome, International Students The University of Scranton is home to more than 100 international students from 20 different countries. International students are welcomed and embraced here, as they greatly enrich the graduate student experience, both for themselves as well as for the other students on our campus.

you’ll learn the application and admission process and speak with faculty on the academic details of your program.

You may also request a personal appointment with a member of the Graduate Admissions staff. This appointment is non-evaluative and will provide you with information on the application and admission process.

To learn more, call the Office of Graduate Admissions at (570) 941-4416 or email us at gradadmissions @scranton.edu.

We work very deliberately with our international students, because they have some added requirements that our domestic students don’t have. It’s very important to us that our international students feel supported, beginning with the admissions process, carrying through to their safe arrival and throughout their academic program.

Once here, our Office of Global Education serves almost like a second home to students, facilitating their integration into our community with international programs and projects, as well as providing practical guidance such as how to get a driver’s license, set up a phone bill, request a social security number and more.

For additional information on the support offered to international students, visit the Office of Global Education’s page on our website, or call us directly at (570) 941-4841 or email us at international@scranton.edu.

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Request Information Thank you for your interest in a graduate education at The University of Scranton.

We look forward to sharing more with you about our acclaimed graduate programs and world-class University.

Contact Information 1-888-SCRANTON | (570) 941-4416 gradadmissions@scranton.edu scranton.edu/grad-info

Office of Graduate Admissions The Estate Scranton, PA 18510 The University of Scranton

VISIT THE UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON We invite you to visit The University of Scranton—on campus or virtually—and see for yourself the exceptional graduate education offered here. When planning your visit, you can choose from a number of options:

Virtual Information Sessions Meet with our graduate admissions staff to learn about the application and admission process. Speak with faculty from your areas of interest on the academic details of your program.

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Self-Guided Walking Tour Visitors can also take a self-guided campus walking tour.

Virtual Personal Appointments If you are already accepted or interested in applying, you may request a virtual appointment with a member of the Graduate Admissions staff. This appointment is non-evaluative and will provide you with information on the application and admission process.

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Virtual Campus Visit The Office of Graduate Admissions hosts program-specific virtual information sessions as well as daily virtual personal appointments.

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On-Campus Visit Come tour our campus. Meet with the faculty in your program of interest. Sit with our graduate admissions staff to learn more about the admissions process and financial aid.

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