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A C A D E M I C S

The power of a globaluniversity ...

... with the personal touch ofa leading liberal arts college.

P Opportunity for undergraduate research

P Professional and career-focused programs

P Top 10-ranked study abroad program

P Students from nearly every state in the U.S., and

more than 50 countries

P NYC Executive Center provides a home base for innovative

program, internship, and study opportunities in Manhattan

P Global internships at Fortune 100 companies

P Nationally recognized technology infrastructure

P Nearly 100% placement into job or graduate school

P Active, engaged, and successful alumni network

P Small class sizes that encourage participation

P Faculty teach all classes. No graduate students or

teaching assistants

P Innovative classroom experiences

P No lecture halls

P Strong sense of community

P Emphasis on character and values

www.marist.edu

Mission StatementMarist is dedicated to helping students develop the intellect, character,and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in theglobal community of the 21st century.

WELCOME TO MARIST

It starts in the beginning.Transitioning to college is a big deal, so we will help you acclimate tothe academic and social experiences at Marist.

Your adventure—your choice.Not sure of your major? Considering studying abroad? Thinkingabout a minor? You are normal. Marist is about new experiencesand broadening your horizons.

You aren’t alone.Whether it’s overcoming a writer’s block on your thesis, developing arésumé, or needing extra help in a subject, we have the resources tohelp you succeed.

Our classrooms are cool.Marist’s state-of-the-art facilities engage the senses, putting theory intopractice in the classroom.

Learning without boundaries.Take what you have learned on campus and apply it to real-worldexperiences. From Poughkeepsie to Prague, and everywhere inbetween, global opportunities allow you to engage with the worldaround you.

You are ready.You now have the intellect, character, and skills to be a leader in yourfield and a global alumni network to support your ambitions.

Activities FairFirst-Year MentorsFirst-Year Programs

OrientationPre-CollegeWelcome Week

Accessible facultyAdvisorsElectivesFOCUS Program forUndeclared Students

Interactive LearningEnvironment

Liberal Arts EducationMajors & Minors FairNo lecture hallsSmall class sizes

Centers for ExcellenceClinical Simulation LabGuest LecturersInnovative Faculty

Investment CenterMarist Poll (MIPO)Social Media StudioWeiss Language Center

Job & Internship FairMath LabMock InterviewingSessions

Résumé & Cover LetterWorkshops

TutoringWriting Center

Business Career TrekCenter for CloudComputing and Analytics

Florence, Italy CampusInternshipsMarist in Manhattan

New York Fashion WeekNYC Executive CenterStudy AbroadWashington SemesterProgram

Alumni Career NetworkCenter for Career Services

International Network ofAlumni Chapters

EMBRACE THE POSSIBILITIESEMBRACE THE POSSIBILITIES

SUCCESS IS NOT A STRAIGHT LINE

AREAS OF STUDY

The Marist academic experience bridges the gap betweentheory and practice. Students can explore their interests inan environment that challenges them to discover ways tochannel their passions and talents into transformativecareer opportunities, and beyond.

Accounting*African Diaspora StudiesAmerican StudiesApplied MathematicsAthletic TrainingBiochemistryBiologyBiomedical SciencesBusiness Administration Finance Human Resource Management International Business MarketingChemistry (B.A.)/(B.S.)Communication* Advertising Communication Studies Global Marketing

Communication**JournalismPublic RelationsSports Communication

Computer Science* Game Design and Programming

Software DevelopmentConservation Studies/Restoration**Criminal Justice*CybersecurityData Science and AnalyticsDigital Media Animation Digital Arts Graphic Design Web Design

EconomicsEducation Adolescent Education (7-12) Psychology/Dual Certification/

Special Ed. (1-6)*English Literature Theatre WritingEnvironmental Studies Assessment Policy ScienceFashion DesignFashion Merchandising Business Fashion Promotion Product DevelopmentFine Arts Art History Studio ArtFrenchGames and Emerging Media Design, Writing, and Culture Technical Development and

ProgrammingHistoryHudson River ValleyRegional StudiesInformation Technology/Systems* Information Systems Information TechnologyInterior Design**ItalianJewish Studies

MathematicsMedia Studies and Production Film and Television Interactive Media and

Game DesignMedical TechnologyMusicPhilosophy Religious StudiesPolitical Science International Studies Public AffairsPre-Professional Programs Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Medical Pre-VeterinaryPsychologyReligionSocial WorkSpanishStudio Art (B.S.)

*5-year accelerated programsavailable

**Only available at Marist’sFlorence, Italy campus

SCHOOL OFCOMMUNICATION & THE ARTS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESAdvertising ExecutiveAnimator (2D, 3D, DigitalEffects)Apparel Production ManagerArt/Film Critic BroadcasterCinematographerCreative DirectorCuratorEditor

Exhibit Designer Fashion IllustratorForeign CorrespondentGallery DirectorGame Designer/WriterGame ProgrammerGraphic DesignerInteractive Media ProducerJournalist/ReporterMarketing ResearcherPhotographer

ProducerProduction ManagerPublic Information OfficerSoftware DeveloperSports Information DirectorTalent AgentTechnical Designer Textile Designer Web DesignerWebmasterVisual Merchandiser

NOTABLE DESTINATIONSAmerican Cancer SocietyComcast Sportsnet NewEnglandESPNMSNBCNBC UniversalSteve MaddenTime Inc.Townsquare MediaUM WorldwideViacomVogueYouTube

“Marist ignited a curiosity for subjects that I had never been exposed to because ofpassionate professors; it gave me friends that will last a lifetime because of the communitythat Marist fosters; it opened my eyes to the world through studying abroad and partakingin various internships. Every individual aspect of Marist prepared me for the future by givingme the right skills, the most supportive friends, and an optimistic attitude to be ready foreach and every ‘next step’ I will have.”

— Colleen Kollar ‘16, Ad Sales AssistantO, The Oprah Magazine

Students are immersed in an integrated approach to the studyand practice of communication and the arts through theexploration of theories and models associated with their field ofstudy, and by the application of what they have learned in hands-on, real-world practical experiences.

Employedor AttendingGraduate School

98%

Employed — 89%

Attending Grad School — 4%

Employed AND Grad School — 5%

Actively Seeking — 2%

Class of

2017

MAJORSCommunication

ConservationStudies/Restoration

Digital Media

Fashion Design/Merchandising

Fine Arts

Games and Emerging Media

Interior Design

Media Studies and Production

Studio Art

Take a bite of the Big Applewith a Manhattan internshipGet the practical experience you need to succeed in the exciting worldof art, fashion, media production, or communication. Marist’s NYCExecutive Center serves as the home base for expanded program,internship and study opportunities in Manhattan. Marist in Manhattancombines a semester-long residential stay and a full-time credit-bearinginternship with some of the industry’s top companies, complementedby a group of activities, lectures, networking opportunities, and all thatthe City has to offer.

To date, Marist has placed students at companies such as MeredithCorporation/Fitness Magazine, Hearst Corporation/Food NetworkMagazine and Harpers Bazaar, Conde Nast/Glamour Magazine,Madison Square Garden Company, Marvel Entertainment, MTVNetworks, A/X Armani: Exchange, Allure Magazine, Michael Kors,ABC News, CBS Sports, Dateline NBC, and more.

Express yourselfthrough MusicWith over 400 students, the MusicDepartment offers nineteen instrumentaland vocal ensembles that have become aperformance backbone of the College.Students regularly perform on campus aswell as throughout the greater HudsonRiver Valley, New York State, the Nation,and abroad. Three of the most highlyvisible and active organizations oncampus are the College Band, Singers,and String Orchestra.

Courses range from applied voice andinstrumental studies to researching thelives and works of renowned composers.While many students declare a MusicMinor, it is not a requirement for partici-pation in performance ensembles orcourse offerings—all that’s needed is alove of music!

The Center for Social Media is dedicated toeducating students in industry-leading practices insocial media listening, engagement, influence,and analytics.

At the heart of the Center is its state-of-the-artcommand center: a collaborative workspacefeaturing multiple flat-screen TVs displaying real-time

social conversations and analytics. The commandcenter gives students access to technology thatindustry professionals would use to turn socialinsights into strategic communication action.

The Center hosts guest speakers and offerseducational workshops, among other activities,during the academic year.

Make a fashionstatement atthe SilverNeedle RunwayShow

The Silver Needle RunwayShow is held every spring toshowcase the talents of stu-dents in the fashion designand fashion merchandisingprograms. Wholly producedby students and faculty ofthe Fashion Program, thetwo shows often exceedattendance levels of 2,100people. In addition to fea-turing student work, theshow also features anawards and scholarshipspresentation.

Christopher Hupper ‘18Communication major,Sports Communication concentrationwriter/intern for isportsweb.com

“The Marist Sports

Communication pro-

gram has allowed

me to become a ver-

satile asset to any

potential employer.

I’ve had many unique experiences,

from sports reporting, broadcasting,

and anchoring, to public relations.”

Become a social media expert

SCHOOL OFCOMPUTER SCIENCE &MATHEMATICS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESActuary Applications EngineerArtificial Intelligence SpecialistBudget AnalystBusiness AnalystCollege/University ProfessorComputer Aided DesignerComputer AnalystComputer ProgrammerDatabase Administrator

Database Analyst Electronic Data Analyst Financial AnalystGame Designer/ProgrammerInformation ScientistMarket Research AnalystMedia Center ManagerMeteorologistNetwork AdministratorOperations ManagerProgrammer/Analyst

Project ManagerResearch Mathematician Sales/MarketingSoftware EngineerSoftware Package DeveloperStatistician Systems ManagerSystem Programmer/DesignerTechnical Support


99%

NOTABLE DESTINATIONSAppleFitch SolutionsGemini Fund ServicesGoldman SachsGoogleIBMInfosysMorgan StanleyRockstar San DiegoThe Hartford FinancialServicesUPSUSAAVerizon

“The combination of technical and leadership skills that I learned during my time at Maristhas allowed me to advance my career in ways I would never have expected. If it were notfor my professors, advisors, and fellow students, I would not be as outgoing and professionalas I am today. I can undoubtedly credit my experience at Marist as the reason why I amemployed at one of the best places to work in Information Technology.”

— Nicholas Marengo ‘17, User Interface DesignerUSAA

The school’s robust network of research and recruiting partnerships andalumni at both leading, international companies such as IBM, GoldmanSachs, and Cisco as well as start-up ventures scattered throughout theregion, offers students learning and mentoring experiences that complementthose presented in the classroom.

Employed — 74%



Other — 2%


*”Other” includes students who are serving in the military,volunteering, traveling, caring for family member or notactively seeking employment.

Class of

2017

MAJORSApplied Mathematics

Computer Science Game Design and Programming Software Development

Cybersecurity

Data Science and Analytics

Information Technology & Systems Information Technology Information Systems

Mathematics

Hone skills in Cybersecurity Put Big Data to workStudents interested in protecting the country’s critical computer data havean opportunity to develop hands-on, leading-edge skills in cybersecurityat Marist College. A wide selection of courses, certificates, degreeprograms, and undergraduate research experiences are designed toprepare graduates for real-world careers in computer forensics, cloudnetwork security, mobile security, penetration testing, and similar fields.Demand for graduates in this area continues to grow (job postingsincreased over 114% in the past five years), and new organizations suchas the New York City CyberCommand offer exciting new career paths.

Marist students use IBM’s Watson Analytics to develop the in-depth knowledgeneeded for manipulating large amounts of data and to acquire the criticalanalytical skills used to identify data trends and their meaning and impact. Thefield of data science has experienced exponential growth over the past few years,and businesses of all kinds now understand that using data to predict futureevents and behaviors is key to revolutionizing the way they compete, produceand innovate. Said Matthew Jaroszewski ‘16, “There is so much information tobe derived from big data that failure to utilize it is like flushing precious resourcesdown the drain.”

Robotics competition offers mentorship, fun, and excitementWhen was the last time you saw 300 people doing “the wave” at ascience fair? If you’re visiting the Hudson Valley FIRST Lego Leaguerobotics tournaments, this sort of thing happens all the time. Mariststudents routinely volunteer to act as referees, judges, and support stafffor FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology),an international organization which teaches programming, engineering,teamwork, and core values. “I think it gives our students a chance togive something back to the community,” Professor Casimer DeCusatissaid of the Marist Computer Club and IEEE Student Chapter volunteers.“Plus they get to interact with professionals from our sponsoringcompanies like Google, IBM, the Albany Nanotech Center, and theNew York State Cloud Computing Center.”

Take technology beyond bordersComputer Science students routinely mentor and collaborate with K-12 students in the DominicanRepublic during a summer session service-learning project led by Dr. Carolyn Matheus and Dr.Kevin Gaugler. Past projects have involved students gaining skills for building robots, developingvirtual reality environments, and creating interactive stories and games using Raspberry Pi. “Myfavorite part of the program was learning about the kids, what they do for fun at school,” saidTyler Galske ‘19. “Some of these kids walked miles to school, so we worked hard on our plansand activities because we didn’t want to let them down.” Through this innovative and engagingservice-learning project, all students gain valuable skills in critical thinking, problem-solving,intercultural competence, and leadership.

Test your skills atIBM TechConnect

Once a year, Marist College and IBM go headto head in IBM’s TechConnect competition,along with other select colleges and universitiesthat have academic partnerships with IBM.Students prepare for the event in Marist’s CloudComputing Lab, alongside faculty advisor Dr.Casimer DeCusatis, an Assistant Professor inthe Computer Science Department who workedat IBM for 24 years before coming to Marist.“The competition gives students really goodexposure and helps them with internships andjob opportunities,” he noted. Valley Joseph ‘18said that participating in TechConnect taught hera significant lesson — that hard work and dedi-cation pays off. “Once you find a career paththat lines up with your personal goals, and youwork every day to achieve your dreams, yourdedication will reward you in the future.”

SCHOOL OF

LIBERAL ARTS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESActorAgent/Staff in U.S. Govt.Author/PlaywrightCollege/University ProfessorCopywriterCuratorEconomistForeign News CorrespondentHistorian

Historic PreservationistHospitality SpecialistHuman Rights AdvocateInternational Trade SpecialistInterpreterJournalist/ColumnistJudgeLaw Enforcement OfficerLawyerLibrarian

Museum Curator Opinion ResearcherParalegal Political AnalystPublisherReporterResearch Assistant Script/Speech WriterTheatrical Agent/DirectorWriter

NOTABLE DESTINATIONS1-800-Flowers.com, Inc.AmeriCorps VISTADSJ GlobalFDR Presidential LibraryGolden Gate National Parks Conservancy

Liveright PublishingCorporationReader’s DigestSpectrumTAPIF (Teacher AssistantProgram in France)

Teach for AmericaThe TJX Companies, Inc.U.S. House of Representatives

“While studying Political Science at Marist, I fine-tuned my writing and analytical skills, anddeveloped a diversified skill set that can be used in many different fields. It was here that mypassion for global health and international humanitarian aid was first harnessed. Myprofessors challenged me to open my mind to the world, while exposing me to countlessacademic, cultural, and professional development opportunities. Through the Center for CivicEngagement and Leadership, I gained invaluable knowledge about how to achieve greatimpact through education and community engagement while working in the nonprofit sector.”

— Nicholas Bayer ‘16, Public and Internal Events AssociateDoctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Observing and participating in classroom dialogue sharpens students’awareness of the complexity of 21st-century problems and the need forintegrated solutions. A wide array of service learning, internship, research,honor societies, and study-abroad experiences prepares Liberal Artsstudents for future employment and develops their capacity to be innovativeand ethically grounded leaders.


96%

Employed — 64%



Other— 5%

Actively Seeking— 4%


Class of

2017

MAJORSAmerican Studies

English

French

History

Italian

Philosophy

Political Science

Religion

Spanish

Make an impact in your communityInterested in acareer in publicservice or politics?The Center forCivic Engagementand Leadership atMarist is your go-to place forinternships, inspiration, and other nonprofitcareer-building resources. The Center’s goals areto involve students in community building effortsin local organizations, encourage community-based learning in the classroom, and invite highlyqualified speakers to talk about the field ofcommunity relations. Kristen Semple ‘17participated in the Center as a business marketingmajor with a minor in environmental policy. Shewas able to combine her studies with her interests:“I worked with Clearwater on environmentalissues in the Hudson Valley area. Afterexperiencing how much of an impact we canmake it’s made me realize how vital the Centerfor Civic Engagement is.”

Learn a language, make newfriends, expand your world

Survey and analyze public opinionExplore New York’s political process

Curate and publish your research on the rich history of the Hudson River Valley

The Weiss Language Center offers a dynamic environment where students can learn,explore, and interact with languages both academically and socially.According to Dr. Kevin Gaugler, Associate Professor of Spanish and the Director ofthe Center, there is more to learning a language than just using a cassette tape orRosetta Stone. “The state-of-the-art Weiss Language Center enables students to pursuetechnology, coursework, self-instruction, and research in Western and non-Westernmodern languages and cultures.” In addition to cutting-edge learning tools, the center

also hosts weekly events that includeSkyping with students from other countries,game nights, and workshops that are opento everyone in the Marist community.Lenni Joya ’19, a double major in Spanishand Political Science, and a native Spanishspeaker, notes that “it’s the perfect place tomeet other students from different back-grounds and interests, where I can practicenew languages with people that also lovelanguages.”

The Hudson River Valley Institute (HRVI) at Marist is a nationalresource for education and public awareness about the historicalimportance of the Hudson River and the surrounding area. TheInstitute’s work includes public relations, maintaining a digitallibrary, publishing The Hudson River Valley Review, and

involving Marist students in original research on topics relatedto historic sites throughout the Hudson River Valley. For theirwork, many students receive publishing credit either digitally atwww.hudsonrivervalley.org or in print in The Hudson RiverValley Review.

Marist’s Albany InternshipExperience (AIE) is anexciting and immersivelearning program open tojuniors and seniors of allmajors during the academ-ic school year and summersession. Students workdirectly with lawmakersand institutions involved inpolicymaking at the local,state and national level inareas such as criminal jus-tice, social welfare policy,education, and financing of current government priorities. Kylie Balogh’17, a Social Work major and Sociology/Global Studies double minor,interned with Families Together in New York State, where she lobbied,attended press conferences, assisted in grant writing, conductedresearch, and compiled questionnaire data into an extensive report tosend to the grant funding source. “My time interning was exactly whatI wanted it to be and more,” she said. “This sparked my interest insocial policy and the need to create macro-level change to help thosein need of services.”

Home of the Marist Poll, the Institute for Public Opinion is a survey researchcenter recognized worldwide by journalists and academics, rated numberone for accuracy by Bloomberg Politics and given an “A” rating by NateSilver’s FiveThirtyEight. The Marist Poll’s unprecedented media partnershipsprovide Marist students and the public with a front row seat to the dialogueof the day. Surveys cover topics ranging from politics and the economy tolife, sports, and technology. In addition to working with NBC News, TheWall Street Journal, Telemundo, and Yahoo News, the Marist Poll teamswith the Center for Sports Communication and HBO’s Real Sports withBryant Gumbel to gauge America’s attitudes to some of the most pressingtopics in the world of sports.

SCHOOL OF

MANAGEMENT

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESActuaryAccountant ExecutiveAsset ManagerBusiness AnalystChief Executive OfficerChief Financial OfficerChief Investment OfficerChief Operations Officer

College/University ProfessorCPA Firm PartnerEconomistEmployment RecruiterFinancial AnalystFinancial Planning ManagerHuman Resource AssistantInvestment AnalystManager

Marketing DirectorMarket Research AnalystMortgage LenderOperations ManagerStock Plan AdministrationTax Compliance ManagerVP – FinanceVP – Human ResourcesVP – Marketing/Sales

NOTABLE DESTINATIONSBank of AmericaBarclaysBloomberg LPErnst & YoungGoldman SachsKPMGMorgan StanleyOgilvy & MatherPricewaterhouseCoopersS&PSony Music EntertainmentTwitterUBSVanguard

“I worked in the Finance Department of the National Republican Congressional Committeeon Capitol Hill when I completed a semester in Washington, D.C. the fall of my junior year.Also, I worked as an asset management intern for Chubb Insurance in New York City. I recently accepted a position as a Market Risk analyst for J.P. Morgan Chase. I’m excitedto apply everything I learned here at Marist in this new role while continuing to learn andchallenge myself.”

— Samantha Leenas ‘17Market Risk AnalystJ.P. Morgan Chase

Today’s business world is 24/7 and global. The School of Managementprepares you to excel in the world of business with innovative internationalprograms, cutting-edge investment technologies, career networking andtraining, and the opportunity for advanced research and presentation.


98%

Employed — 84%



Other— 1%



Class of

2017

MAJORSAccounting

Business Administration Finance Human Resource Management International Business Marketing

Economics

Rachel Pfister ‘16Business Administration

“During my semester

studying abroad, I

worked as a marketing

intern at a new business

in London. At times it

was challenging, but I really enjoyed

working for a small company and

learning how business is conducted

in another country.”

Gain a global perspective on finance

Practice real-world investment skills

Engage in collaborativeresearch projects

Network with industry leaders in NYC

Career Trek

The business world has gone global, and learning to interact with people from different culturesis a necessity. The ASPIRE program is a six-week summer program in Florence, Italy thatexplores the complexities of finance in a global marketplace. Visits to Italian and internationalfirms provide an introduction to the complexity of currency exchange rates, cross-borderfinancial regulations, and investing with a multinational mindset.

Hone informational interviewing and networking skills during a fullday of presentations and meetings with NYC companies such as JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Bloomberg, Ernst & Young, AOL, IBM,Ogilvy & Mather, Neuberger Berman, Northstar Travel, Sony Music,UBS, and Voya.

Working with School of Management Professor Helen Rothberg,John Guiffre ’17 recently presented a research paper at the 17thannual European Community Knowledge ManagementConference in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Guiffre was the leadauthor of “The Outside Looking In: Do Activist InvestorKnowledge Management Actions Pay Off?” Guiffre claims hewas calm during his presentation. “Prof. Rothberg made sure I was adequately prepared. Iwasn’t nervous, but I was definitely excited and proud of what I had done.”Prof. Rothbergechoes that sentiment. “John was the only undergraduate [at the conference],” she reports. “Hedid a great job, and the paper was published in the proceedings. I am really proud of him.”

Last summer, Guiffre worked as an intern at Duff & Phelps in their portfolio valuation businessand began work there after his graduation in May.

The Investment Center is a state-of-the-art trading center where you willbe able to execute stock analysis, trade options, and many of the sameactivities as stock brokers on Wall Street do.

“Seven credits in finance—in beautiful Florence, Italy—helped mejump ahead in the requirements for my major, giving me theoption of double majoring in finance and accounting. “We met with the laser company El En’s CFO, who gave us apersonal tour around the laser manufacturing plant. We alsospoke with the head marketing director for the Mercato Centralein Florence. It was interesting to learn the ins and outs of twodifferent types of business right here in Florence. My abroad experience made me consider acareer overseas and realize how far my Marist degree from the School of Management cantake me.”

—Sydney Williams ‘19Accounting and Finance double major

The Hancock Investment Center

SCHOOL OF

SCIENCE

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESAthletic TrainerChemical EngineerChemistry Lab Technician College/University Professor Emergency ResponseCoordinatorEnvironmental LawyerEnvironmental ProtectionAdvocateEpidemiologist

Exercise Physiologist Food TechnologistForensic Scientist Forensic TechnologistHematology TechnologistLobbyistMedical TechnologistMicrobiology Technologist Microbiologist Nutritionist/Dietician

OceanographerParamedicPark RangerPhysical TherapistPhysician Physician AssistantSport PsychologistUrban PlannerVeterinarian Wildlife Biologist

NOTABLE DESTINATIONSCareMount MedicalJersey Shore UniversityMedical Center

Massachusetts General HospitalMemorial Sloan KetteringNYS Department of Environmental Conservation

Novartis Institute for Biomedical Research

Nyack HospitalOrange Regional Medical CenterPhysAssist ScribesPremier Medical GroupRegeneron PharmaceuticalsTowson Sports Medicine

“I fell in love with Marist the second I stepped on campus. Having extremely small classsizes for my major-related classes allowed my cohort and professors to become close-knitand my second family. Our professors went out of their way to integrate professionaldevelopment into the curriculum. The combination of high level academics, a familyatmosphere, and personal connections allowed me to secure a job before I walked acrossthe stage at graduation.”

— Michael Regan ‘16, ATC, EMT-B, Outreach Athletic Trainer forSt. Charles Hospital, Head Athletic Trainer for Elwood-John Glenn High School

The School of Science provides students interested in the natural, physical,and health sciences with state-of-the-art facilities. However, a Marist education goes beyond the traditional classroom and laboratory,which is why our students also have opportunities to participate ininternships, clinical rotations, high-quality research projects, andinternational experiences.


99%

Employed — 57%




Class of

2017

MAJORSAthletic Training

Biochemistry

Biology

Biomedical Sciences

Chemistry

Environmental Studies

Medical Technology

Explore health and medicalpractices around the worldTropical Health in Thailand is a winter session course designed toimmerse biology and pre-medical students in the healthcare systems andpractices of a non-Western country. Combining visits to cultural andhistorical centers with in-depth tours of health care facilities, studentshave the opportunity to connect with a variety of medical professionalsserving in different capacities. The trip also allows participants tocompare and experience the practices of Western medicine with thoseof Thai traditional practices such as massage and herbalism – greatinsights for any student considering a career in medicine. Previous travelincluded Ghana, and next spring a South Africa trip is planned.

Earn recognition and fundingfor advanced research

Put environmental sciencetheory into practiceThe School of Science has one of the best environmentallaboratories in the world: the Hudson River, home to theenvironmental movement in America, lines the College’sshores along the western side and is the source ofresearch and experiments in environmental assessment,policy, and study.

Research awards are the best way to integrate your passion withadvanced scientific study. Alec Lee ’18, an environmental scienceand policy major from Albany, N.Y., and Carolyn Turcotte ’18, adual major in biomedical science and chemistry/biochemistry fromHopewell Junction, N.Y., have both been named Goldwater Scholarsfor 2017. Both students have conducted sustained research projectshere at Marist: Carolyn underthe direction of Dr. PaulaChecchi, assistant professor ofbiology, and Alec under Dr.Zofia Gagnon, associate pro-fessor of environmental science.Alec’s interest lies in the areaof toxicology, specifically anemphasis on mimicking the bio-logical reactions to toxins of liv-ing organisms with the aim ofdevising systems to contain or nullify those toxic substances. Carolyn’sresearch focuses on genetics and mutations at the molecular level,knowledge of which can help develop tools to fight specific diseases.

According to Graduate School and Fellowship Advisor Pat Taylor,the Goldwater is “the premier recognition of undergraduates inSTEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fieldswho show promise in pursuing further study in these areas.” Alecand Carolyn are two of only 240 students nationwide to be chosenas 2017 Goldwater Scholars, from a pool of 1,286 nominees.

Get hands-on access tostate-of-the-art resourcesScience students learn in a student-centered, supportive environment insmall classes housed in modern state-of-the-art facilities. In Donnelly Hall,Biochemistry and Chemistry students work in newly renovated teachingand research laboratories that include a nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR) room, computational chemistry space, and student study suite,while Environmental Studies students have access to a greenhouse, riverlaboratory and monitoring station, and a research and teaching vessel.

Marist’s Allied Health and Science building is home to undergraduateprograms in Athletic Training, Biology, Biomedical Science, andMedical Laboratory Sciences, as well as graduate programs inPhysician Assistant Studies and Physical Therapy. A simulation lab andobservation room gives students real-life experience with both livepatients and medical manikins for treating patients and working inhospital environments with other professionals. In addition, the HudsonValley is home to many hospitals and other healthcare centers offeringfieldwork and internship placement opportunities.

Prepare for a medical careerwith pre-health programsDo you dream of becoming a doctor, optometrist, dentist, veterinarianor any of the numerous health professions requiring advanced levelmedical training? “Our pre-health programs have had a great deal ofsuccess in preparing students for competitive med school placement andcareer opportunity,” notes Lisa Stephens, advisor for the Pre-HealthPrograms at Marist. “Students and alumni are routinely admitted intoprestigious graduate programs and are excellent candidates for Marist’smaster’s and doctoral programs in Physician Assistant Studies andPhysical Therapy. They’ve received highly competitive grants andfellowships, and significantly contribute to both medical research andthe delivery of high-quality medical care to their communities.” Marist’spre-health programs provide rigorous and comprehensive educationaltraining as well as medically related experiences such as specializedstudy abroad options and research opportunities, to expose students tothe many facets of healthcare systems.

The School of Science has one of the best environmentallaboratories in the world: the Hudson River, home to theenvironmental movement in America, lines the College’sshores along the western side and is the source ofresearch and experiments in environmental assessment,policy, and study.

SCHOOL OFSOCIAL & BEHAVIORALSCIENCES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESAlcohol/Substance CounselorAttorney Child Development Specialist Classroom TeacherClinical Psychologist College/University ProfessorCriminal InvestigatorCustoms Enforcement AgentDaycare Center DirectorDeputy SheriffDrug Enforcement Agent

Education AgencyAdministrator Educational Consultant Family TherapistFederal AgentForensic PsychologistGuidance Counselor Human Resources ManagerIndustrial PsychologistLearning Disabilities SpecialistLearning Skills Center DirectorMarriage Counselor

Mental Health WorkerOccupational TherapistParalegal Police Supervisor:Administrator Psychiatric Social WorkerSchool AdministratorSchool Psychologist State TrooperVictim AdvocateSchool Social WorkerUnited Nations Representative

NOTABLE DESTINATIONSArlington, VA Public SchoolsBrooklyn Center for thePerforming Arts

Child Mind InstituteConnecticut RenaissanceFairfield, CT Elementary SchoolFulbright U.S Student ProgramManhattan District Attorney’sOffice

Mount Sinai HospitalNew York City Department of Education

New York City Department of Investigation

Yellowstone National Park

“The professors I had at Marist gave me new-found confidence as a student, researcher,and practitioner. They invested in me through supervision of my independent researchprojects and work as a teacher assistant, and pushed me to challenge myself in and out ofthe classroom. I was able to build close relationships with my professors, and I havecontinued to look to them for advice on my professional development after graduation.”

— Laura Miller ‘17,, Research AssistantHealth Brain Network, Child Mind Institute; MSW Candidate, Columbia University

Faculty come to know every student and are available to help develop anappropriate plan of study and counsel on key topics such as internships,preparation for graduate study, research opportunities, and employment.Our network of alumni at schools, community service agencies, government,and non-profits offers students learning and mentoring experiences thatcomplement those presented in the classroom.


99%

Employed — 45%



Other— 2%



Class of

2017

MAJORSCriminal Justice

Psychology

Psychology/Dual CertificationSpecial Education (Grades 1-6)

Social Work

Catherine Ponziani ‘18Social Work major,Sociology concentration

“I chose Marist

because I was

very impressed

with the quality

of the academic programs. I felt I

would get the best education in and

out of the classroom, as well as indi-

vidualized attention and relation-

ships with my professors.”

Transform communities throughService Learning and Social WorkThe Marist Sociology & Social Work Department emphasizes a service learning modelby linking learning goals with civic responsibility and community empowerment. Inaddition to specific coursework in the Social Work program, students interested in socialjustice careers can apply to participate in the Marie and Rupert Tarver Summer InternshipProgram, where students work full-time for 8 weeks during the summer in a local nonprofit

organization on a specific capacity-buildingproject. In one example, Tarver ScholarsGabrielle Gerber ’17 and Kristen Semple ’17led a workshop for over 100 nonprofitprofessionals at an event sponsored by theUnited Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region(UWDOR). Entitled “#How to Hashtag: Making Social Media Work for Your Nonprofit,” the talk focused onthe usefulness of social media platforms, specifically Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, for organizationsseeking to publicize their initiatives. Ms. Semple said the talk and her work as a Tarver Intern have aidedher professional aspirations: “I have always wanted to work with nonprofits, so being able to teach how touse social media has been a great way for me to make my way into the industry.”

Get up to speed on pressing issues facing educators in the 21st century,and start to develop your career network at the Hudson Valley NewTeachers Institute. The Institute involves Hudson Valley teachers, schooladministrators and Marist Education students in an annual conferencefocused on the needs of early career teachers and educators. Topicspresented include changes in curriculum, functions of special servicepersonnel, time management, coping with the demands of studentteaching, and interview skills.

Original research enhances your graduate school opportunities

Throughout the year, psychology students present original researchprojects in the form of posters and presentations to faculty and areaprofessionals. Research opportunities provide excellent credentials forstudents considering advanced studies in Psychology and theBehavioral Sciences at the masters and doctoral level. Says ChristianHaupt ’18, “I’m interning with Community Housing Innovation inPoughkeepsie and an active member of Psi Chi, and hoping to attendgraduate school for Psychology after graduation. The research Ipresented will help my application stand out.”

Serve and protect: explore the widevariety of careers in Criminal Justice

Issues of racial justice, civil liberty, and personaland collective security are among the most press-ing issues of our times, and they are the focus ofstudy in the field of Criminal Justice. To explorethe various opportunities in this field, theCriminal Justice Society sponsors a Career andInternship Fair as an opportunity for Marist stu-dents to meet with representatives from the

courts, corrections, and law enforcement. Pastparticipants have included the Secret Service,U.S. Marshals, and NYPD.

Criminal Justice students also participate in frequentvisits to area agencies and facilities to learn aboutequipment, resources, and the training required tosecure a professional career in the field.

Launch your teaching career with theHudson Valley New Teachers Institute

Florence is a place where students feel like a part of a global city, all thewhile experiencing the unique Florentine community feel. Marist Italyutilizes its location to provide a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience.

Marist Italy

4-Year Bachelor Degree ProgramsSpend your entire college experience attending our Florencecampus for all four years! With courses taught in English, you’llearn a U.S. Middle States-accredited diploma, no different fromthose earned at our New York campus.

Freshman Florence ExperienceThe FFE program allows first-year students to pursue theirfoundation coursework in a study abroad environment, whilealso allowing for a cultural exploration of Florence, Italy.

Master of Arts in Museum StudiesAn interdisciplinary advanced degree program that providesstudents with an understanding of how museums operate withintheir social and cultural contexts.

Venice BiennaleCalling all artists! Marist offers students the opportunity to studyin Venice, Italy every other year during the internationallyrecognized Biennale art exhibition.

Pre-CollegeA transformative two-week program for prospective students inhigh school to sample college life as a Marist Italy student. Earnthree college credits in the process and find out whether Marist,Florence, or even your intended major are the right fit for you.

The Marist educational experience breaks the confines of the classroom byengaging students in the real world. Through a variety of internships and studyabroad opportunities, students learn how to succeed in the global community.

Beyond the Classroom

Freshman-Year Abroad Experiences

Freshman Dublin Experience Freshman Florence Experience

Semester Study Abroad

Internships

More than50% of Marist

students study abroad(U.S. average

is 10%)

83% of ourstudents participate

in one or moreinternships while at

Marist

Marist in Manhattan London InternshipExperience

Washington SemesterProgram

Albany InternshipExperience

REAL-WORLD, ON-CAMPUSSeveral Centers of Excellence throughout the campus provide students state-of-the-artresources for hands-on application of real-world tools and technologies, making the stepfrom college to career a seamless transition.

Clinical Simulation Lab Marist Institute for Public Opinion

Hancock Investment CenterCenter for Social Media Engagement

Center for Sports CommunicationTelepresence Room

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

Marist actively cultivates research partnerships

between undergraduate students, faculty

members, senior administration, and corporate

and governmental sponsors. In most cases,

undergraduate students work as part of a

research team led by a faculty member or with

a small group of students preparing materials

for a conference, competition, or Marist’s

annual Celebration of Undergraduate Research,

Scholarship, and Creative Activity (CURSCA).

“In the four years at Marist, the research I conducted [with Dr. John Galbraith] was accepted forpublication and allowed me to present at national conferences throughout the United States. I never wouldhave dreamed on that first day of General Chemistry that my studies would lead me to meet world-renowned scientists and Nobel laureates.”

— Croix Laconsay ’16, Fulbright Scholar

Marist has been named a “Top Producing Institution” ofFulbright U.S. Student Grants for two years in a row.Over the last fifteen years, 22 Marist students havereceived Fulbright awards.

This year, two students were named GoldwaterScholars, the premier nationwide recognition of under-graduates demonstrating promise as future researchersin the STEM fields.

The Hansard Scholars Program enrolls recipients in asemester of study at the London School of Economicsand Political Science, and also places the Scholars in aninternship with a Member of Parliament.

Honors SeminarsEvery semester the Honors Program offers seminars on focused topics. Honors seminars areinspiring, fun, and challenge students to think about big ideas and problems. For the seminar“Environmental Explorations” the classroom is a research boat on which students learn aboutthe history and ecology of the Hudson River. “Ethics of Food” brings students to farms andrestaurants to learn about the production, distribution, and consumption of food. Recent seminarsinclude “Communication, Social Media, and Leadership,” “Responsibility and FlexibleLeadership,” “Moral Cognition,” and “Biotechnology: From Concept to Clinic.”

Undergraduate ResearchUndergraduate research is at the core of the Honor Program’s mission. The Honors Programbuilds relationships between our top faculty and best students. In the junior year, students workalongside faculty on a one-credit research project. As seniors, they work closely with a facultymentor on a three-credit Senior Thesis Project. The Thesis Project reflects the high standards ofwork in graduate school and industry. The finished product is entered into the catalog of theMarist Library, and many Honors students present their research at national and internationalconferences.

The Marist Honors Program encourages academic excellence, provides opportunities for culturalenrichment, and promotes social and ethical responsibilities. The Program offers outstanding students inall majors a variety of learning experiences in and outside the academic setting. Honors seminars andco-curricular activities, such as field trips and lectures, bring together talented students who seek a moreintensive and extensive educational experience.

THE HONORS PROGRAM

CROIX LACONSAY

I set foot on the Marist campus for the very first time on freshman move-in day.Some people said that I was crazy for choosing to go to college so far from myhome in Hawaii, but looking back on it, I wouldn’t have changed a thing.

Chemistry was my declared major, but I had plenty of doubts about this choice.Perhaps some of you are feeling this way now, as you get ready to start your firstyear, but don’t worry: if you’re hungry and curious, I’m confident you will findthe right major and fall in love with your studies.

My very first day of my very first class at Marist was General Chemistry. Iwalked into the classroom and did a double-take as the professor was dressed in aplaid blazer with bright pink socks! Surprisingly, I was not in the wrong class, andso began my relationship with the professor who would soon become my researchadvisor, Dr. John Galbraith. Having Dr. Galbraith as an advisor and mentor wasinstrumental in erasing my doubts about creating an academic and professionalcareer in Chemistry.

In addition to Chemistry, I declared a second major in Philosophy, which meantmy course requirements needed to be carefully orchestrated. Despite these con-straints, I was able to study abroad in Beijing with the help and encouragement ofmy Organic Chemistry professor, Dr. Jocelyn Nadeau, who believed a well-trav-eled person makes a humble and empathetic scientist. The semester-long experi-ence is one I will never forget, and I hope all of you—regardless of your majorand class schedules—are able to do the same.

My mentors at Marist have helped me develop a foundation of unceasing curiositythat will stay with me as I continue to mature as a thinker and scientist. While Ihad access to the tools and technology needed to conduct high-level research, Iwas also surrounded by professors and peers who genuinely cared about my suc-cess, were fully invested in my future, and provided me with opportunities to learnand grow. Marist will forever be a place of importance to me because not onlywere opportunities offered, but they also instilled in me the confidence that Iwould need for success.

Croix Laconsay ’16 came to Marist from Kaneohe, Hawaii and pursued a double major in Chemistry and Philosophy. As a student, Croixconducted research under the direction of Dr. John Galbraith, Associate Professor of Chemistry, and was invited on three occasions to pres-ent at the American Chemical Society national meetings. Prior to graduating, Croix was awarded a 2016 Fulbright Scholarship to spend ayear in Israel conducting research on computational methods to increase understanding of chemical bonds. He is now a Ph.D. student atthe University of California - Davis. At Marist, Croix was also an active member of Campus Ministry, the Emerging Leaders Program,Marist Toastmasters, and Asian Alliance. The following is an excerpt of a talk he presented to newly admitted students in the Marist Honorsprogram at the end of his senior year.

Croix Laconsay ’16

Fulbright Scholar

Alumni | OUTCOMESWhere can you find Marist alums? Marist alumni, more than 42,000 strong, are spreadthroughout the United States and across the globe, from the halls of government to thecorridors of top research facilities, from classrooms to courtrooms, nonprofits to Fortune100 companies, from media capitals to private art galleries, and from technology giantsto startup industries—and the list keeps growing!

Christopher McCann ‘83President and CEO1-800-FLOWERS.com

Amanda Augustine ‘04Career Advice Expert, CPCC & CPRWTopResume

Ross Mauri ‘80General Manager, z SystemsIBM Corporation

Jerome Pickett ’98 Senior VP/Chief Security Officer National Basketball Association (NBA)

Laurie DeJong ’87 President and Chief Executive OfficerLDJ Productions

James Barnes ‘84Founder and PresidentThe Hermitage Club at Haystack Mt.

Kevin MacLellan ’89 ChairmanNBCUniversal International

Terrence Fede ’13 Defensive EndMiami Dolphins (NFL)

Christina Garibaldi ’06Video CorrespondentUs Weekly

98% Employedor AttendingGraduate School

Class of2017

*Data was compiled from the following sources: multiple online surveys, the Career Service Center, LinkedIn, NationalClearinghouse, and through formal and informal conversations with graduates from the Class of 2017.

“The students that attend Marist simply have far more opportunity andexposure to practical technology than I have seen in any otherundergraduates that I interviewed for full-time jobs.”

–Joseph Verderame ’00, Vice President, Global Head of Windows Virtualization and Remote Access Engineering,

Morgan Stanley

“It’s been said many times that Marist is a community - and that communityprovided the much-needed support for my transition into the working world.”

–Alicia Mattiello’10, Manager, Partnerships & Portfolio Products, NBCUniversal

“Not only did Marist prepare me well academically for the rigors of post-graduatestudies, but my time in Poughkeepsie taught me how to study efficiently, managemy time, and is where I met some of my greatest friends.”

–Tori Saferin, DMD ’08, Dentist, Cromwell Dental

“Being able to gain not only journalism experience but also a sports-specificcommunications background really gave me a leg up.”

–Allison Duffy ’10, Associate Editor, Major League Baseball

“Marist is a breeding ground for bigger ideas and new thinking.” –Stephen Vendetta ’11, Data Quality Associate,

EnerNOC

“My internships (I did three) were extremely beneficial, and each providedcontacts that I still use today.”

–Christina Garibaldi ’06, Video Correspondent, Us Weekly

“Internships were key in gaining a competitive edge. While at Marist, Idid a wide range of internships at companies including Maersk, The NewYork Federal Reserve and Fox News Corporation.”

–Chelsea Rich ’10, Contracts Negotiator, Lockheed Martin

Learn more about alumni events, people, and opportunities to network at maristconnect.marist.edu

What Marist Alumni are Saying:

ACCOUNTING*Today’s accounting majors are expectednot only to provide auditing, accounting,and tax services for small and largecompanies, but also to provide servicesin forecasting, financial planning andevaluation, and the creation andmonitoring of new technologies. The accounting program at MaristCollege provides a high-quality, profes-sional education in a supportive, inter-active, and personalized learning envi-ronment. The program is designed toprepare accounting graduates toprogress to sensitive management posi-tions in business and industry, publicaccounting, and governmental units.Professional opportunities includecareers as a certified public accountant(CPA) or as a certified managementaccountant (CMA). The Marist Bachelorof Science in Accounting also serves asa sound educational base for post-bac-calaureate study in business and law.

AFRICAN DIASPORA STUDIESThe minor in African Diaspora Studiesprepares students to live and work in,and make sense of, an increasinglyinterdependent and multicultural world.As the world becomes increasinglyinteractive, the acquisition of new skills,knowledge, and cultural sensitivity willbe critical for interacting with people ofAfrican descent as professional col-leagues and neighbors working and liv-ing together. In addition to the requiredhistory course Introduction to AfricanDiaspora Studies, this 18-credit minoroffers electives in several disciplines(Communications, English, History,Political Science) and two courses inForeign Languages and Culture.

AMERICAN STUDIESAn interdepartmental program involv-ing history, politics, law, literature, phi-losophy, religion, art, and music,American Studies allows students totranscend narrow disciplinary bound-aries in exploring the broad interplayof ideas and events which have shapedthe American past.

This requires a careful selection amongdesignated courses within the Americanarena, while also developing a concentra-tion (12 credits) focusing upon a differentculture such as that of Latin America,England, or Russia. A 3-credit cappingexperience then unifies these perspectivesupon the American Experience.

APPLIED MATHEMATICSThe Applied Mathematics major pro-vides a strong foundation in traditionalmathematics, but additionally is inter-disciplinary in nature as it addressesthe needs of those students interested inscientific or operational applications ofmathematical techniques. Such applica-tions can be found in the fields ofphysics, chemistry, biology, medicine,computer science, finance, actuarialscience, operations research, industrialmathematics, and many others. Theseapplications require an understandingof the appropriate field, so students areexpected to choose one of four sub-fields outside of mathematics in whichto specialize.

ATHLETIC TRAININGThe Athletic Training Education Program(ATEP) provides students, within a liberal-arts framework, with the strong scientificfoundation and extensive practicalexperience they need to become certifiedAthletic Trainers (ATC). Athletic Training isan area of health care concerned withprevention, recognition, care, andrehabilitation of sports-related and similarinjuries. Athletic Trainers work as part of acomprehensive sports-medicine team thatincludes physicians, physical therapists,and other health-care professionals. Marist’s ATEP is accredited by theCommission on Accreditation of AthleticTraining Education (CAATE) and isregistered with the New York StateEducation Department as a licensure-qualifying degree program. Uponcompletion of the B.S. degree in AthleticTraining at Marist, graduates will beeligible to sit for the certificationexamination administered by the Boardof Certification, Inc. (BOC).

BIOCHEMISTRYBiochemistry is a major for studentswho wish to work at the interfacebetween biology and chemistry.Biochemists seek to understand at themolecular level the complex chemicalstructures and accompanying reactionsthat determine biological processessuch as metabolism, disease, reproduc-tion and growth, and their regulationthrough chemical messenger-receptorinteractions in the immune, endocrine,and nervous systems.A research-rich, challenging curriculumengages undergraduate biochemistrymajors amidst a supportive environmentfeaturing exceptional access to facultyand facilities. Two American ChemicalSociety-approved curricula emphasizeextensive hands-on experience withstate-of-the-art instrumentation anddevelopment of effective communica-tion skills. Computational modeling isintegrated throughout the curriculum asone mechanism to blend contemporarypractice with traditional methods.Most departmental majors completeoriginal research projects, many ofwhich culminate in presentation or pub-lication at the national level.

BIOLOGY The biology curriculum offers a varietyof courses that provide both breadth anddepth in the scientific study of life. Thereare specific courses required of allbiology majors, but each student willselect additional biology courses withthe assistance of an academic advisorto best meet the demands of the plannedcareer goal.Students may select a path whichprepares them for the various healthprofessions ranging from medicine,dentistry, podiatry, veterinary medicine,optometry, pharmacy, physical andoccupational therapy, physician’sassistant, and other allied healthprofessions. Students who intend to pursuea career in the health professions canmajor in Biology or Biomedical Sciences.The curriculum also provides a foundationfor graduate studies and offers the student

AREAS OF STUDYAt Marist, a challenging curriculum rooted in the world of ideas and the world of workensures that our students graduate as well-educated, self-confident, and responsible

individuals, prepared to pursue a satisfying career or to go on to graduate or professionalschool. Faculty work to help students identify an interest, and continue to offer support

as that interest is developed and explored.

* 5-Year Accelerated Program option available

the opportunity to gain researchexperience within the selected advancedcourses, as well as through independentfaculty-student research at Marist.

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCESThe Biomedical Sciences curriculum isan interdisciplinary science programthat includes core courses in biology,chemistry, and physics. These coursesprovide a solid foundation in each ofthese basic sciences and serve as gen-eral prerequisites for admission to mosthealth professional schools. Electiveand Core (liberal studies) courses willsatisfy additional admission prerequi-sites to master’s and doctoral programsin the health sciences. These schoolsinclude, but are not limited to, medical,dental, veterinary, physical therapy,optometry, chiropractic, physicianassistant, pharmacy, nursing, publichealth, and genetic counseling.Two features of the program – theIntroduction to the Health Professionscourse and required internships in aclinical setting – provide focused infor-mation about and direct experiencewith the health-care system. While mostinternships will be served locally at MidHudson Regional Hospital, VassarBrothers Medical Center, or otherhealth-care providers, in many casesstudents may be able to arrange intern-ships in their hometowns. The inclusionof Business courses as BiomedicalSciences electives represents a distinctdifference from any other program ofthis type, and provides students with themanagement background so stronglyrecommended by our Pre-Med/Pre-Health Advisory Board.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Finance Human Resource Management International Business MarketingThe Business Administration Program isfully accredited by AACSB, the premieraccrediting organization for businessschools worldwide. The Program isdesigned to provide graduates with theknowledge, skills, and values necessaryto become effective, socially responsibleleaders in today’s competitive andrapidly changing global businessenvironment.After taking the analytical preparationcourses and the core business courses inmarketing, human resource manage-ment, finance, operations management,organizational behavior, and law, stu-dents pick an area of emphasis - interna-tional business, finance, marketing, orhuman resource management. They caneven construct, with permission of theiradvisor, a customized area of emphasisthat crosses discipline lines. Some stu-dents manage to fit into their programsmore than one area of emphasis.Many internships throughout the HudsonRiver Valley, New York City, andoverseas in six other countries (Australia,France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, and theUK) offer excellent opportunities tointegrate academic knowledge withactual business operations. Internshipsallow students to acquire that all-important “experience” that means somuch to employers.

CHEMISTRY (B.A./B.S.)Chemistry is a fundamental sciencededicated to discovering new knowledgeabout the properties, structure, andreactivity of various forms of matter.A research-rich, challenging curricu-lum engages undergraduate chemistry

majors amidst a supportive environ-ment featuring exceptional access tofaculty and facilities. Two AmericanChemical Society-approved curriculaemphasize extensive hands-on experi-ence with state-of-the-art instrumenta-tion and development of effective com-munication skills. Computational mod-eling is integrated throughout the cur-riculum as one mechanism to blendcontemporary practice with traditionalmethods.Most departmental majors completeoriginal research projects, many ofwhich culminate in presentation orpublication at the national level.

COMMUNICATION* Advertising Communication Studies Global Marketing Communication Journalism Public Relations Sports CommunicationThe Communication Program at Maristis designed to challenge students inter-ested in studying the many forms ofhuman communication—its process,outcomes, and effects. The core of thisinvestigation centers on the ways inwhich human beings purposefully uti-lize symbols in interaction to create ormodify a socially meaningful world.Through courses and internships, theProgram combines a strong liberal artsbackground with a professional focus.The strong alumni network of theSchool ensures that our students internin some of the top communicationorganizations in the Northeast, includ-ing the major television networks, pub-lic-relations firms, radio stations, news-papers, nonprofit and human-serviceagencies, and Fortune 500 companies.

COMPUTER SCIENCE* Game Design and Programming Software DevelopmentThe mission of the Department ofComputer Science and InformationSystems is to prepare students for life-long careers in the study, design,development, and implementation ofhardware and software systems. Aftercompleting a program within theDepartment, a student will:• Have received instruction in thetheoretical foundations of ComputerScience, which will form a structure onwhich specific skills will be builtthroughout an individual’s career.

• Have been introduced to current com-puting technologies, as appropriateto the field.

• Be able to make socially and ethicallyresponsible decisions about the usesof technology.

Paula Checchi, Assistant Professor of BiologyDr. Paula Checchi teaches General Biology I and II, Human Genetics,Developmental Biology, and Capping for the School of Science’s BiologyDepartment. She recently received a National Institutes of Health AcademicResearch Enhancement Award for her project titled “Role of Higher-OrderChromatin Structure in Gamete Formation.”

“I love the energy of the students here. So many

of them are incredibly driven, both in and out of

the classroom. Seeing them succeed is

undoubtedly the best part of my job, and I feel

very fortunate to have made so many connections

with students in the time I have been here. My

research students, in particular, I spend countless hours with, and it

is by far the most positive laboratory environment I have ever

worked in.”

The Department of Computer Scienceand Information Systems is committedto providing its students with a broadrange of opportunities both on and offcampus, including internships in thesurrounding business community thatprovide many students with experiencein their chosen fields.

CONSERVATION STUDIES/RESTORATIONThe Conservation Studies programoffers a rich educational experience inthe field of art conservation and the his-tory ofrestoration techniques. Studentswork directly and exclusively on origi-nal materials from the 14th to 19th cen-turies. These opportunities are providedby religious, state, or even private insti-tutions, including the City of FlorenceFine Art Department, and are carriedout under the direction of theSoprintendenza per i Beni Artistici.Students have the privilege of workingon objects ranging from paintings, fres-coes, and wood sculptures. From thebeginning to advanced levels, studentscan enjoy the unique experience ofworking on original works of art both inthe state-of-the-art restoration laboratoryand at the nearby historical sites.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE*The Criminal Justice Department isdedicated to helping students thinkcritically and apply criminological theoryto practical experience in service to thejustice community and society. Uponcompletion, students will have masteredthe knowledge, methods of inquiry, andintellectual skills pertinent to the study ofthe causes, consequences, and responsesto crime and its interrelatedness to otherareas of inquiry, including culture andtheories of criminology.All courses focus on the study of crimeand delinquency from a variety of per-spectives: cause of crime, societal reac-tion, punishment and rehabilitation, aswell as the philosophy and practice ofsocial control and administration of jus-tice. Students gain practical experiencein the field where they apply crimino-logical theory and provide service tothe community. Emphasis is particularlyplaced on critical thinking and problemsolving.It is possible for students who plancarefully early in their college careers todouble major in Criminal Justice andPsychology. Students who are interestedin working with victims of crime and/orindividuals who become involved in thecriminal justice system may want toconsider this option.

CYBERSECURITYThe study of cybersecurity focuses onapplying information technology to

improve the security of data process-ing, storage, and communicationswithin organizations. This program isespecially appropriate for technicalprofessionals who wish to assume lead-ership roles in cybersecurity innova-tion. Developing a core skill set incybersecurity will help individuals look-ing to make themselves more mar-ketable in an increasingly technology-dependent world. The typical audiencefor the minor includes individuals earn-ing their B.S. degree in computer sci-ence or information technology andsystems who wish to expand their infor-mation security knowledge and gethands-on experience with modernhacking and penetration testing tools.The minor also provides necessarycybersecurity skills to students in relat-ed disciplines, such as criminal justiceand pre-law.

DATA SCIENCE AND ANALYTICSData Science and Analytics builds on acore of computer science, informationtechnology and systems, mathematicsand statistics. Data Science is, in simpleterms, the extraction of knowledge fromdata. Analytics is a sister term, usedmostly in business settings to character-ize the analysis of business data todescribe, predict, and improve businessperformance. These disciplines includestatistical analysis, machine learning,data mining, probabilistic modeling,computer programming, distributed andhigh performance computing, and data-base management. Graduates of thedata science & analytics program devel-op a thorough understanding of thefield, learn to manage data effectively,are prepared to apply statistical tech-

niques for the analysis of data, and learnto explore data, communicate dataanalysis findings through visualizationsand build models from data to describephenomena and make predictions onfuture occurrences and events. Studentsin this program learn to develop largescale data mining applications, as wellas implementing algorithms and design-ing, building and managing large, dis-tributed data (“big data”) systems.

DIGITAL MEDIA Animation Digital Arts Graphic Design Web DesignThe B.S. in Digital Media is designed toallow students the opportunity toexplore, in depth, the new exciting fieldof Digital Media under the guidance ofrecognized working artists, designers,and educators. It combines courses indigital media with a balanced curricu-lum of studio art, art history, and liberalarts courses. Students will gain broad-based training in a wide range of newmedia, along with an understanding oftheir concepts, historical background,and heritage in the traditional media.Digital Media majors are encouraged toapply for internships in their junior orsenior year.

ECONOMICSEconomics courses at Marist comple-ment students’ liberal arts educationwith a thorough understanding of eco-nomics and its use in applied fields —such as monetary, international, andenvironmental economics—within a sup-portive, interactive, and personalized

Casimer DeCusatis, Assistant Professor of Computer ScienceProfessor Casimer DeCusatis teaches Cybersecurity at the College, which he believesto be relevant to students of all backgrounds. He is a former IBM DistinguishedEngineer and an emeritus member of the IBM Academy of Technology, withextensive experience in cloud computing, optical data networking, SDN, NFV, andcybersecurity. He is also Founder and Director of Hudson Valley FIRST Lego League,which offers over 1,000 students each year the opportunity to pursue their interestin science and technology.

“In our research program, we often send studentsto technical conferences where they givepresentations on our work. Some of our studentsrecently attended an IEEE conference at MIT inCambridge, and another group visited SDNWorld Congress in The Hague, Netherlands.Closer to home, our students won first place fortheir undergraduate research paper at the annual NY ITCybersecurity conference in Manhattan. I think it’s important togive our students these opportunities, so they can interact with thebroader technical community outside Marist and meet workingprofessionals in the field.”


learning environment. This program pre-pares students for entry-level positions inbusiness, nonprofit organizations, andgovernment, and for graduate study ineconomics, business, and law.Student objectives for the program ofstudy in economics are to:• Understand the market economy andits behavior, growth, and stability in abroad conceptual framework for theidentification of economic issues andthe analysis of economic conditions asrelated to business and society.

• Develop analytical skills and compre-hend quantitative techniques in orderto apply them to the analysis of eco-nomic activities and their fluctuations,and to infer and foresee economicrelationships and trends.

• Develop a critical understanding ofdiverse perspectives in the rapidlychanging global economy.

• Develop an understanding of theethical issues that arise in the formationof economic policy.

EDUCATION Adolescent Education 7-12 Psychology/Dual Certification/- Special Education 1-6*The Marist College teacher educationprograms are accredited by the NewYork State Regents Accreditation ofTeacher Education (RATE).The program of study leading to dual cer-tification in Childhood Education/Students with Disabilities (1-6), preparesgraduates to teach in the general child-hood education classrooms and in a vari-ety of settings serving students with spe-cial educational needs. All dual certifica-tion students major in psychology. Thepsychology major provides a compre-hensive understanding of human behav-ior and specifically emphasizes the phys-ical, cognitive, social, and emotionaldevelopment of children for successful

learning in grades one through six.Certain students may also choose toseek acceptance into the AcceleratedProgram, resulting in dual certificationand the MA in Educational Psychology.

ENGLISH Literature Theatre WritingThe English program offers concentrationsin literature, writing, and theatre; thegoals and principles underlying theseconcentrations are the same:• Increase the student’s appreciationand understanding of the literary,pragmatic, rhetorical, and dramaticuses of language.

• Develop the student’s ability to writeeffectively in a variety of situations.

• Help the student become morereceptive to the many-sided pleas-ures of reading, writing, and oralpresentation.

• Enable the student to see how literaryand nonliterary texts illuminate thecomplexity of human experience.

• Heighten the student’s awareness ofthe moral and ethical implications ofliterary and non-literary texts.

• Foster the student’s intellectual, aes-thetic, and professional creativity.

The professional goals of the threeconcentrations are similar:• Prepare students for careers utilizinganalytical writing skills and/or per-formance skills in such fields as busi-ness, industry, education, govern-ment, theatre, and media.

• Prepare students for graduate studiesin literature and writing and in fieldsthat require analytic, interpretive, andwriting skills.

• Prepare students for careers in sec-ondary education (in conjunction withthe Teacher Education Program).

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Assessment Policy ScienceThe Department of EnvironmentalScience & Policy educates students tobecome professionals, which enablesthem to understand and solve environ-mental problems. More broadly, theprogram works to develop a body ofstudents within Marist College with ahigh level of environmental conscious-ness. The Department has gained a rep-utation for crafting students who arewell-prepared for challenging environ-mental careers; whereby, employers,both government and private sectors,extol the knowledge and skills our stu-dents can and have demonstrated.Whether a student’s interest pertains tothe political, economic, legal, scientific,or natural aspects of the environment,the Department’s program equips thestudents with a pertinent educationalbackground that is molded to each stu-dent’s individual needs and goals.Located in New York’s Hudson RiverValley, our courses offer numerous near-by sites well-suited for field study, andour new Mobile Aquatic Laboratoryenables students to enhance theirhands-on skills with studies on theHudson River. In addition, a vast arrayof internships are available to augmentthe learning experience. For studentswhose ambition is to pursue graduatestudies, our program has a very success-ful record of placing students in excel-lent graduate programs by providing acomprehensive undergraduate researchexperience that utilizes the most up-to-date laboratory equipment, andincludes conference presentation oppor-tunities. This program is also well-suitedto accommodate dual majors andminors, allowing students to strengthentheir undergraduate education andcareer preparation.

FASHION DESIGN(PORTFOLIO REQUIRED)The Fashion Design major trains stu-dents to create apparel for various mar-kets considering creative, technical, andcosting factors. Students develop skillsin design, textiles, draping and flat pat-tern making, garment construction, andcomputer-aided design. In their senioryear, they design and execute anapparel collection under the guidanceof a professional designer to be shownat the school’s annual Silver NeedleFashion Show. Internships are an inte-gral part of the learning experience inthe Fashion Program, as is the increas-ing use of technology, including com-puter-aided design.

Jocelyn Smith Lee, Assistant Professor, PsychologyDr. Smith Lee’s research examines the experience of homicide survivorship tounderstand how losing friends or family members to violence shapes the healthand well-being of Black males. Her research has been published in journalsincluding the American Journal of Public Health and she has presented atnumerous national meetings.

“In Psychology, our tagline for the major is ‘show

me the data.’ So we take an evidence-based

approach to examining issues that is informed by

science. My favorite part about teaching at Marist

is having the opportunity to expose my students

to evidence-based, interdisciplinary course

material that challenges them to consider the role of context in

shaping the psychology of groups and individuals.”

FASHION MERCHANDISING(PROJECT REQUIRED) Business Fashion Promotion Product DevelopmentThe Fashion Merchandising major con-centrates on the planning, procure-ment, and marketing aspects of thefashion business. Students learn toresearch target markets, analyze busi-ness results, and develop strategies thateffectively meet the needs of con-sumers. In their senior year,Merchandising students create an in-depth business plan and comprehen-sive investors presentation.Internships are an integral part of thelearning experience in the FashionProgram, as is the increasing use oftechnology, including computer-aideddesign.

FINE ARTS Art History Studio ArtThe Department of Art and DigitalMedia believes a sound foundation andan exploration of the fields of digitalmedia, studio art, and art history shouldbe combined with a strong liberal artseducation to expand the intellectualhorizons of our students. The departmentseeks ways to broaden their intellectualdevelopment through the investigation ofstate-of-the-art technologies in additionto traditional forms of study andtechniques. The department believes aneducation in the visual arts should gobeyond the classroom, lab, and studio.Opportunities are provided to exhibitartwork, visit galleries and museums,obtain internships, and study abroad.The Department’s mission is to preparestudents for careers and graduate studyin the fine and applied arts.The B.A. in Fine Arts with a concentrationin Studio Art is designed to combine abroad-based training in the visual arts witha traditional liberal arts education.After gaining a solid foundation indesign, drawing, and art history, eachstudent specializes in one of five tracks:drawing, graphic design, painting,photography, or digital media. Studentsalso select additional studio courses toexpand their knowledge of the visualarts. This curriculum is ideally suited forstudents who want to combine theirstudio major with a second one or plana more rigorous study of the liberal arts.The B.A. in Fine Arts with a concentrationin Art History is designed to provide botha survey of western art and an in-depthstudy of selected periods. In addition to therequired coursework, studentsconcentrating in art history must pursue analternative discipline, preferably in aforeign language. Study abroad is

strongly encouraged and the departmentprovides many opportunities for doingso. All majors, whether in Studio Art orArt History, are encouraged to apply forinternships in their junior or senior year.The Department’s programs areaugmented by trips to nearby galleriesand museums in the Hudson Valley,New England, and New York City.There are also noteworthy opportunitiesto study abroad, particularly at ourbranch campus in Florence, Italy, as wellas short-term programs in Italy, England,France, Spain, and Japan.

FRENCHIn a global and interdependent world,no education can be consideredadequate without the skill of a secondlanguage and the ability to consider theperspective of other cultures. Used byover 200 million people in more than50 countries around the world, Frenchis a key language for internationalcommunication. It is an official workinglanguage at the UN, NATO, UNESCO,the International Olympic Committee,the European Union, the InternationalRed Cross, and numerous NGOs. Adouble fluency in French and English isa competitive asset in the national andinternational job market for work ininternational business, the humanitarianand nonprofit sectors, the diplomaticworld, the teaching professions, thefields of art history and fashion design,and to meet the requirements of variousprograms of graduate study. In addition,the study of French offers a tradition ofinquiry into the meaning, structure, andpractice of Language; a history ofcritical thought, literature, and fine artsthat has shaped the Western tradition;and a window to the rich diversity ofAfrican, North American, and Asiancultures that still choose French as aprimary or secondary mode ofexpression.The French Program affords thecommitted student the following special

academic options:• An interdisciplinary track for doublemajors designed to customize thelanguage knowledge to the student’ssecond field of study, for maximumprofessional marketability.

• The Marist Abroad Program inParis, Aix-en-Provence or Marseille,featuring a stay with a French familyand opportunity for community serv-ice involvement. Programs inSenegal and Morocco are alsoavailable.

• Secondary school teacher certification.• The option to substitute several Frenchcourses to fulfill distributive Core/LSrequirements in Mathematics, Science,History, or Literature, an arrangementwhich facilitates a double major orminor in French.

GAMES AND EMERGING MEDIA Design, Writing, and Culture Technical Development/ProgrammingThe Games and Emerging Media majorprovides a strong practical and theoreticalunderstanding of game design,development, and writing, as well as anunderstanding of the history, culture, andbusiness of games. In addition, weresearch, develop, and design otheremerging forms of media—includingvirtual reality, 3-D environments, andmobile applications—as well as mediathat have yet to be imagined. Dependingon their interests, students develop a widevariety of skills, such as in design,programming, writing, production, art,animation, prototyping, public speaking,and research. Our interdisciplinaryapproach to games encourages creativity,innovation, exploration, and empathy.Students choose between twoconcentration areas: (1) Design, Writing,& Culture, and (2) Technical Development& Programming. All students begin theprogram with a shared interdisciplinaryfoundation in game design, production,and development, and then concentrate

Vernon Murray, Assistant Professor of MarketingVernon Murray studied at Queens College for his undergraduate degree inSociology, Michigan State for his MBA, the University of Alabama for his Ph.D.He enjoys the marketing program at Marist because of students’ passion for thesubject matter.

“What I really like about marketing is that you

can apply it anywhere. If you want to help get a

politician elected, you use marketing. If you want

to help people have better health, you use

marketing. If you want people to eat more pizza

or drink more beer, it’s all marketing. Religion,

politics, basic services, everything is marketing. I like its flexibility.”

in their respective specializations. Withineach concentration there is additionalflexibility. Students spend their final yearworking in teams to develop a portfolio ofgames and other media. Students alsohave the opportunity to join the PlayInnovation Lab, where they can developand research games and other media,and participate in game-related events,workshops, and career preparationactivities.

HISTORYThe History Major enables students tomake sense of the world they are inher-iting. In order to accomplish this task,students must be grounded in their ownhistorical experience, which should beplaced within an emerging internationalcontext. In addition, they should recog-nize the ongoing tensions over thenature of identity: ethnicity, sexuality,class, gender, race, and nationality. Tothis end, we train students to analyzeissues that engage them as citizens ofcommunities, nations, and the world.Students should expect to confrontissues of social responsibility, humanrights and dignity, and their role in sup-porting and encouraging social justice. A study of history provides studentswith a wide variety of skills both for liv-ing and work. A comprehension of thepast and the dynamics of change illumi-nate the present and enable studentsnot only to exercise responsible citizen-ship, but to enjoy autonomy in anincreasingly complex world.Additionally, the study and understand-ing of history instills or enhances acapacity for analysis and synthesis,and these transferable skills have appli-cability to a wide range of careers.History opens the door to careers inadolescent and secondary educationas well as graduate studies, profession-al schools, doctoral programs, or lawschool. The history curriculum alsomakes a particular effort to advance acentral mission of Marist College: toenhance students’ awareness of endur-ing values-related issues.The discipline also offers a concentra-tion in public history, a growing profes-sion. This concentration introduces stu-dents to the various applications of his-torical research and interpretation thatoccur outside the classroom. Museums,libraries, archives, corporations, andcultural institutions employ public histo-rians to manage resources.

HUDSON RIVER VALLEY REGIONAL STUDIESThe minor in Hudson River ValleyRegional Studies develops and fostersan understanding of the history, cul-ture, and environment of this regionand the place of regionalism more gen-erally. This interdisciplinary minor

assists students in understanding theircommunity, the region, and connec-tions of each to the larger world. Itemploys the ideas and methods of theliberal arts, natural and social sci-ences, and the fine arts. While theminor focuses on the Hudson RiverValley, the knowledge, skills, andapproaches to understanding devel-oped can be applied to all regions.The minor is recommended for any stu-dent who plans to have a career thatdepends on ties to surrounding commu-nities such as education, business, pol-itics, or research in the natural orsocial sciences. Upon completion ofthe minor, students will understandhow the regions where they have cho-sen to live and work connect to thelarger global community.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY &SYSTEMS** Information Systems Information TechnologyInformation Technology and Systems(ITS) provides a common foundation incomputing and business before branch-ing into two concentrations: InformationTechnology (IT) and InformationSystems (IS). An ITS major with a con-centration in IS provides students with abroad background in the rapidlychanging discipline of InformationSystems that serves as a bridgebetween Computer Science andBusiness. The program’s courses offer abalance of technical and business skillsthat are pertinent to the development,implementation, and maintenance ofinformation systems in a variety oforganizational settings.An ITS major with a concentration in ITprepares students in the areas of net-working technologies, web technolo-gies, and multimedia. In the area of net-working technologies, the hardwareand software components of networksand issues related to the design, imple-mentation, administration, and securityof networks will be studied. Web tech-nology courses will deal with the latesttechnologies in web developmentincluding client-side and server-sidetechnologies and e-commerce systems.Students will also study multimedia andthe design of graphical interfaces.

INTERIOR DESIGN(PORTFOLIO REQUIRED)The Interior Design program focuses ondeveloping each student’s creativity byintersecting it with visual, technical, andarchitectural design principles. Thecurriculum has been structured with aninnovative foundation in both classicinterior design and architecturalrendering that will allow students tobecome practitioners in the field.

Mastery of these principles will enhancea student’s understanding of space,creativity, and art. Students will learn tofacilitate all phases of a project byworking with different departments,professors, and professionals to fullyunderstand all of the complexities andchallenges of the professional field.Classrooms are designed in a studioformat to allow creativity and building.A state-of-the-art computer lab isavailable for digital design and modelconstruction.

ITALIANThe Italian program provides the founda-tional skills for spoken and written profi-ciency as well as essential knowledge ofItalian culture through the study of abroad range of topics such as Italian lit-erature, history, and contemporaryideas. The major provides students witha solid base for the many professionslinked with international endeavors andhelps to prepare students to work inItalian and Italian-American communitiesand institutions here and abroad. With the growing interest in Italianand Italian American studies at anational level, students of the Italianprogram will have the opportunity toexpand their knowledge and lan-guage skills by integrating the majoror minor into other fields, such as busi-ness, communications, economics,education, fashion, history, and politi-cal science through interdisciplinarycoursework that explores various theo-retical and methodological approach-es. The program strongly encouragesstudents to fulfill their immersion expe-rience through study abroad atMarist’s branch campus in Italy orother venues available through theMarist International Programs (MIP).

JEWISH STUDIESThe minor in Jewish Studies is an inter-departmental program which involvesfaculty from the departments ofEnglish, Religious Studies, History, andPolitical Science. A planned programof courses drawn from current andfuture offerings, the minor has beendeveloped for students who wish todeepen their knowledge of Judaismand Jewish culture. Participation in theprogram can help students to perceivethe relationship of Judaism to otherworld religions and to understandJudaism’s impact on Western culture. Itcan stimulate reflection on fundamentalhuman values.A minimum of 18 credits constitutes theminor. In addition to the designatedcurriculum, independent study coursesare available. Students can satisfy up tonine credits of the minor throughsummer study at the Hebrew Universityin Jerusalem.


MATHEMATICSThe mathematics major at Marist offersa solid grounding in the ideas and tech-niques of mathematics. During the jun-ior and senior years, the student canuse the upper-level elective mathematicscourses to tailor the major to careergoals. Applied Statistics, OperationsResearch, and Numerical Analysisemphasize the ideas and methods usedin business and industry. AbstractAlgebra II, Differential Equations, andComplex Variables emphasize the con-ceptual understanding of mathematicsand the techniques useful in the sci-ences. Fundamental Concepts ofGeometry and two additional upper-level mathematics elective courses arerequired for teaching certification insecondary mathematics.

MEDIA STUDIES ANDPRODUCTION Film and Television Interactive Media and Game DesignTo prepare for fulfilling careers in awide range of media industries, theprogram in Media Studies andProduction fosters critical thinking,strong hands-on skills, and creativity inthe study and production of media.Drawing from a strong liberal artsfoundation, the degree integrates thehistory, theory, and analysis of visualculture with production experience andinternship opportunities in the areas oftelevision, film, interactive media, andgame design. The program offersconcentrations in Film & Television andInteractive Media & Game Design, aswell as three minors in Digital VideoProduction, Interactive Media, andCinema Studies.Opportunities for internships are readilyavailable. The strong alumni network ofthe School of Communication and theArts ensures that students intern in someof the top media organizations in theNortheast, including the major televisionnetworks, film studios, public relationsfirms, radio stations, game studios,design firms, technology companies,nonprofit and human-service agencies,and Fortune 500 companies.

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGYMedical Technology offers excitingeducational and career opportunities forstudents wishing to combine an interestin the sciences with laboratory medicineand diagnostic health care. As vitalmembers of the health-care team,medical technologists work closely withpathologists and other physicians toprovide information needed for thediagnosis and therapeutic managementof disease. Technologists may pursuediverse career opportunities. They maywork in hospital, university, government,

or industrial laboratories. They representthe upper division of medical laboratorypersonnel and can establish challengingcareers in laboratory administration,specialized research, technical services,marketing, or in medical technologyeducation.

MUSICThe Marist College Music Departmentoffers a minor in Music with both vocaland instrumental tracks. Primarily aperformance-based program, the MusicMinor offers students the opportunity topursue their musical endeavors on thecollege level. The Department is hometo over 600 students who participate inany of 21 performing ensembles andtake a variety of courses offered inmusic theory, music industry, musichistory, and applied music. Fromapplied study in voice, piano, brass,woodwinds, percussion, or strings toresearching the lives and works ofvarious composers, the Marist studentfinds an atmosphere of individual careand attention to personal musicalgrowth. These skills can be used andenjoyed for a lifetime.

PHILOSOPHY Religious StudiesThe mission of the Philosophy Major is tocultivate in students a habit of criticalreflection on the nature of reality, themethods of acquiring knowledge andunderstanding the world, the nature ofmoral values, and other issues offundamental human concern. This will beaccomplished through the study of Corecourses (Introduction to Philosophy,Ethics, World Views and Values) andelectives in philosophy or in philosophyand religious studies.

POLITICAL SCIENCE International Studies Public AffairsThe study of political science at Maristchallenges students to make sense ofthe political world and issues they areinheriting, instilling in them an interestin politics, political systems and institu-tions on all levels, and giving them thetools so they might enable the world tobe a better place. The program offers afoundation in the four discipline sub-fields of political science – Americangovernment, political theory, compara-tive politics, and international relations.The major is designed with flexibility sothat students can develop their owninterests in at least two subfields as theygrow as scholars.Students learn to read primary texts;collect, analyze and interpret data, dis-tinguish facts that are pertinent to theirelegant arguments and communicate— both written and orally — effectivelyand persuasively. By grappling with thegreat issues of our time and of the past,the faculty guide students to appreciatethe dynamic interplay of theory,methodology and practice in under-standing the political world. The depart-ment emphasizes taking advantage ofthe unique resources at Marist andbeyond, including The Marist Institutefor Public Opinion (MIPO), the FDRPresidential Library, town meetings,academic conferences, the ModelUnited Nations, internships, the AlbanySemester, the Washington Semester,Marist Abroad, Pre-law, and theAmerican Bar Association approvedParalegal programs. Consistent withthe mission of Marist, Political Sciencechallenges students to confront theperennial values and issues involved inpolitics. The department aims to pre-pare students for responsible citizen-


Robyn Rosen, Professor of HistoryDr. Robyn Rosen has made a career learning about specialized subjects in historyand does her best to instill this love of learning in her students at Marist. ProfessorRosen teaches classes on American History, America Since 1945, FDR, andManhood and Masculinity. Around campus, she is best known for teaching afirst-year seminar class titled, “All About the 1970’s.”

“Because I have taught first-year students for so

long, I am pretty in tune with their need for support

along the way. So I provide a lot of that support, I

do a lot of smaller assessments as opposed to a

big final exam, I try to go for quality over quantity.

I feel like in my classes they get why they are

doing what they are doing, and that there is a reason for everything.

They come to trust me because they know I am looking out for them

and I want them to succeed.”

ship in our changing world, and toassist students in developing lifelonglearning skills and a broad groundingin a liberal arts education.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMSIn addition to the majors above,programs are available to providepreparation for professional school,graduate study, or certification in thefollowing areas: Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Medical Pre-Veterinary

PSYCHOLOGYPsychology courses stress psychologicaltheory as well as the application ofpsychological principles. The range ofapplication varies from experience in apsychological research course, wherestudents actually conduct research, tolife-span development courses, wherestudents can see the relevance ofapplying principles of development intheir own lives.As students become familiar with thepsychological literature and its applica-tions, they develop a professional orien-tation that prepares them for entry-leveljobs in the field and acceptance to grad-uate schools in psychology. This profes-sional orientation is highlighted througha field/service learning experience thattakes place in the junior/senior year in alocal human-service agency, school, orresearch setting. This undergraduatepreparation as a psychology major isvaluable not only for students whochoose advanced graduate study in psy-chology, but also as preparation for ele-mentary/special education teacher train-ing programs and law school, as well asa wide array of positions generally

included under the fields of businessmanagement and communication or thepursuit of advanced degrees in otherareas such as law or medicine.

RELIGIONThe Religion Program focuses on thehistory, scriptures, ethics, and rituals ofancient and modern religions. Thepurpose of the Religion Major is toinvestigate the nature of religion and therole that religion plays in society. Whilethe department highly values the Catholictradition handed down from the MaristBrothers who founded the College,Religious Studies courses are non-confessional. Instead, the emphasis isplaced on appreciating the historical,cultural and critical development of thisvital branch of study, and exploring therole of religion with regard tocontemporary moral problems. Thesocial values students encounter inreligious studies courses and theanalytical skills students acquire in theprogram will help prepare them for awide variety of jobs that focus onunderstanding human behavior andpromoting social values.

SOCIAL WORKThe Social Work Program preparesgraduates for competent, ethical, pro-fessional generalist practice groundedin the history and values of the profes-sion. A dynamic and comprehensiveprogram enables students to integrateand apply social work knowledge,values, and skills as professional gen-eralist practitioners to enhance humanwell-being in the social context. TheProgram of Study leading to theBachelor of Science degree in SocialWork is accredited by the Commissionon Accreditation of the Council onSocial Work Education.

Human values, personal values, andprofessional values are studied andrefined so students may form anappropriate values context for profes-sional practice. Courses in sociologyand in other behavioral and social sci-ences provide students with a founda-tion for understanding human behav-ior in the social environment. SocialWork courses provide relevant theoret-ical perspectives for beginning gener-alist practice. Field education is dis-tributed throughout the program andculminates in an in-depth practicumduring the senior year. All field educa-tion activities take place in localsocial-service agencies.

SPANISHCommunication through language is atthe core of human experience, and thestudy of a foreign language provides apowerful key to successful interaction.The ability to communicate efficiently andsensitively in another language withpeople of different cultural backgroundscan only enhance one’s professionaladvancement in any career. TheDepartment of Modern Languages aimsto enrich students’ education by helpingthem gain a rich preparation for thefuture through the support of globalstudies, teacher education, internationaltracks in other disciplines and, ingeneral, career opportunities in keyareas of domestic and internationalservice where knowledge of a foreignlanguage facilitates and increases thelevel of success.The Spanish area of the division affordsthe serious student of a foreign lan-guage the following special academicprograms:• The Marist Abroad Program, featur-ing individual placement, generallyduring the junior year, in Madrid,Quito, or Monterrey.

• Bilingual Education concentration.• Secondary school teacher certification.• Latin American Studies program.Spanish Majors are urged to spend twosemesters abroad in a Spanish-speakingcountry.

STUDIO ART (B.S.)(PORTFOLIO REQUIRED)The B.S. in Studio Art offers a balanceof courses between the traditional artmedia areas required by the major andthe liberal arts courses required by theMarist College Common Core. Thisprogram will provide a concentratedand carefully structured series of cours-es organized to enable students tobroaden their understanding, aestheticawareness, and technical abilities inthe studio arts. It will also stress the con-cepts and historical background thathave determined the way in which tra-

Kevin Lerner, Assistant Professor of Communication/JournalismDr. Kevin Lerner is a journalism professor at Marist, teaching topics ranging fromthe history of journalism, mass communication law, journalism as literature, tobasic reporting and writing classes. He also serves as the faculty advisor for theMarist chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

“What I like about Marist is the balance between

pre-professional programs like journalism and

communication and the liberal arts core. For

journalists, in particular, it’s essential to be a good

critical thinker and to have a humanistic

understanding of the world that you can bring to

your reporting. I also see journalism as a kind of ‘applied liberal

arts,’ the way that engineering is an applied science. As a journalist,

you take your critical thinking and information gathering and

analytical abilities and apply them to the world.”

ditional art media have evolved. In addition, this comprehensive program willencourage an awareness of art in relationship to other areas, provide art studentswith the opportunity to participate in internships, take related courses in other dis-ciplines, and offer students an opportunity to develop their portfolios in prepara-tion for graduate studies. The Studio Faculty is composed of full-time and visitingart professionals who are committed to creating a nurturing but challenging envi-ronment in which students can explore, experiment, and develop their own person-al visions.

TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMSMarist offers undergraduate programs leading to initial teaching certification.In order to teach at a middle or high school level, programs of study in SecondaryEducation (7-12) are integrated with an academic major in the subject area. Thisis available for: Biology, Chemistry, English, French, History, Mathematics,Political Science, and Spanish.To teach in grade school, programs of study leading to dual certification inPsychology and either Childhood Education (1-6) or Childhood Education/Special Education (1-6) are offered. All dual certification students are psychologymajors.

The Advisory Committee on Campus Safety will provide upon request all campus crime statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education. Marist College’s annual campus crimeinformation can be found at http://ope.ed.gov/security/search.asp or at http://www.marist.edu/security/student.html or by calling the Office of Safety and Security at 001 845-471-1822.

SUMMER PRE-COLLEGEGet a taste of campus life and earn 3-6 college credits

while in high school.

You’ll learn from experienced professionals and talented facultywhile studying on the banks of the Hudson River or in Florence,

the birthplace of the Renaissance!

ITALY PROGRAMSFashion, Interior Design, Italian, Marketing and

Communication, Studio Art

NEW YORK PROGRAMSBusiness, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity,Entrepreneurship, Environmental Science, Fashion Design,

Fashion Merchandising, Film and TV Production, Game Design, History,Pre-Health, Pre-Law, Psychology, Sports Communication, Theatre

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