American Fine Arts OPPORTUNITIES

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Dear Students and Families,

I am delighted to introduce you to a university that has long understood itsimportant role as a leading educator in the arts. Marywood University, from itsfounding, has regarded the arts as fundamental to the development of the wholeperson. In addition, Marywood maintains an enduring commitment to internationaleducation, having first welcomed international students to campus in 1919.

We invite you to become a part of our esteemed university, which featurescomprehensive art and music programs on both undergraduate and graduate levels.Attending Marywood will greatly enhance your academic and artistic portfolios,providing a rich cultural experience and leading to a prestigious degree that will last alifetime.

By bridging the gap between two cultures, you will learn and grow in many ways as anartist or musician. Whatever your goals for your art or music career, be assured thatyou have options at Marywood—including full participation in the kind of exhibitionor performance experience you seek. You will refine your art or music techniques,adding depth and fullness to the pieces you create or perform.

Most importantly, we will respect who you are as a person. Our campus embraces aculture of respect, welcoming students of all backgrounds and enthusiasticallysupporting them in their goals to succeed. As you plan your future, know thatMarywood University would be a valuable part of your education.

I look forward to personally welcoming you to our campus!

Sincerely,

Sister Anne Munley, IHM, Ph.D.President of Marywood University

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English Language OpportunitiesUpon arrival, students will undergo an initial language evaluation, which will formulatethe basis for an individual academic plan.

Students who need to improve English skills prior to degree studies may enroll inMarywood University’s Intensive English Program. Classes in this program emphasize anintensive focus on all four English language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.There is also a cultural component, through which students will have the opportunity toexamine cross-cultural situations, United States popular culture, and American traditions.

Class Information• Classes take place during two, 15-week sessions–one session during the fall semester

and one session during the spring semester–with an option to take courses duringthe summer session.

• Classes are small, usually containing no more than 30 students.

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Academic Programs of Study

Undergraduate ProgramsAccountingAdvertising & Public RelationsArchitectureArt EducationArt TherapyArts Administration (Art Business)Athletic TrainingAviation ManagementBiologyBiotechnologyBusiness Information TechnologyCeramicsClinical Laboratory ScienceCommunication Sciences

and DisordersCriminal JusticeDesignDigital Media and

Broadcast ProductionEarly Childhood EducationEducationEnglishEnvironmental ScienceFamily & Consumer

Sciences EducationFinancial PlanningFrenchGraphic DesignHealth and Physical Education (K-12)Health Services AdministrationHistoryHospitality ManagementIllustration

Industrial/OrganizationalPsychology

Interior ArchitectureInternational BusinessJournalismManagementMarketingMathematicsMusic EducationMusic PerformanceMusic TherapyMusical TheaterNursingNutrition & DieteticsPaintingPhotographyPhysical ActivityPolitical SciencePre-ChiropracticPre-LawPre-MedicalPre-Physician AssistantPre-VeterinaryPsychologyReligious StudiesRetail Business ManagementSculptureSocial SciencesSocial WorkSociologySpanishSpecial EducationStudio ArtTheater

Graduate ProgramsArchitecture*Art EducationArt TherapyBiotechnologyBusiness Administration (Finance, GeneralManagement, Management InformationSystems)Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)Communication ArtsCounselor Education,

Elementary SchoolCounselor Education,

Secondary SchoolCriminal JusticeEarly Childhood Intervention—

Birth to Age 8Elementary EducationGerontologyHealth Services AdministrationHigher Education AdministrationHuman Development (Ph.D.)Instructional LeadershipInterior Architecture (Studio Art)

Mental Health CounselingMusic EducationNutritionPhysician Assistant StudiesPsychology—Child

Clinical/SchoolPsychology—Clinical ServicesPsychology—General/

TheoreticalPublic AdministrationReading EducationSchool LeadershipSchool Psychology (Ed.S.)Secondary EducationSocial WorkSpecial EducationSpecial Education, Administrative and

SupervisionSports Nutrition and

Exercise ScienceStudio Art (Clay, Fibers, Sculpture, Painting,

Photography, Printmaking)

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Visual Arts (Clay, Fibers, Painting, Photography,Printmaking, Sculpture)

*Architecture M.Arch. degree program begins fall 2014.

Five-Year ProgramsBachelor’s to Master’s programs, including:

ArchitectureBiotechnologyCommunication ArtsCriminal JusticeFinancial Information SystemsHealth Services AdministrationPhysician AssistantSpeech-Language Pathology

FacultyMarywood faculty members are caring professionals who provide personal attention toeach student. The professors, most of whom have doctoral degrees, are concerned withthe progress and success of every student. Marywood has a student to faculty ratio of 14:1.

Academic SupportsStudents can expand their learning beyond the classroom, not only through interactionwith the university community, but also through cultural experiences.

On-campus academic support areas include:• Assistive Technology Lab• Conversation Partners• International Affairs Office• Library (with wireless Internet access)• Peer Tutoring Program• Speech and Language Clinic • Writing Center

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FEATURED PROGRAMSInsalaco College of Creative and Performing Arts

Music, Theatre, and DanceProgram Goals

Music majors refine musicianship skills as solo and ensemble performers, and relate thisknowledge to specific career paths as educators, therapists, and/or solo performers.Musical Theatre majors develop musicianship skills within the context of theatreproductions. Theatre majors follow careers in acting, theatre production, stage direction,and theatre business. An 18-credit minor specialization (in Music, Theatre, or Dance) offersstudents from other majors across the University an opportunity to further developinterests in the performing arts.

Degree Programs Offered

B.M. in Music Education

B.M. in Performance

B.M. in Music Therapy

Audition RequirementsIn addition to the general requirements for admittance to the University, an audition isrequired for all prospective B.M. music majors and B.A. musical theatre majors.

Marywood Wind Ensemble

Collaborative Degree Programs Offered

B.A. in Musical TheatreB.A. in TheatreB.A. in Theatre EducationB.A. in Arts Administration18-credit Minor in Dance

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Facilities• 1,100 seat theatre• Performing arts facility, student recital area, large space rehearsal room, Main Stage

Theatre, Black Box Theatre• Yamaha Digital piano lab• Two harpsichords, two harps• Practice facilities-including a complement of band and orchestra instruments• Multiple copies of orchestral, choral, wind band, and jazz band scores• Curriculum lab • Computer music labs• Music Therapy lab (including biofeedback)• Multiple organs, including a Peragallo pipe organ (Swartz Center)

At Left: Shanghai Yue Opera performance at Marywood University.On Right: Workshop for the theatre students and the opera performers.

Marywood Orchestra

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Marywood Chamber Singers

Large Ensemble Directors

Rick Hoffenberg, D.M.A., Assistant Professor of Choral Conducting, Director of ChoralActivities (Campus Choir, Chamber Singers); choral conducting; choral methods; appliedvoice; vocal pedagogy/techniques

Dr. Romines with Colonel Yu Hai Commander, Military Bandof the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China

Nathaniel Parker, D.M.A., Assistant Professor of Orchestral Conducting, Director ofOrchestral Activities (Orchestra); instrumental conducting; instrumental methods; musichistory

F. David Romines, D.M.A., Assistant Professor of Music Education, Director of WindEnsemble; music education K-12 instrumental methods (woodwinds); instrumentalconducting

The music department offers comprehensive courses in all areas of music performanceand education. For a complete list of faculty and offerings go to:www.marywood.edu/mtd

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ArtProgram Goals

The Art programs are designed to:• Provide comprehensive quality education in studio art and design so that students

attain a measurable degree of technical skill and proficiency;• Prepare students to challenge themselves and others creatively and to continue that

process into the future;• Raise Art students’ consciousness of creative activity throughout the University

curriculum and enable them to value the richness of such creative processes;• Facilitate an appreciation for and recognition of the importance of past and present

aesthetic and cultural values;• Expose students to a broad range of creative attitudes, illustrating the diversity of

creative thinking and processes within a perspective of global concerns.

Degree Programs OfferedBachelor of Fine ArtsBachelor of Arts in Art Education (teacher certification, K-12)Art Minor

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FacilitiesYou’ll find an amazing array of advanced technological support for art studies atMarywood. Each area of emphasis is supported by superb facilities, many of which arehoused in the Insalaco Center for Studio Arts, built in 2001; as you advance through theprogram, you’ll have access to increasingly sophisticated equipment.

Computer resources include two Mac labs fully loaded with industry standard applicationsfor web design, graphic design, and animation.

You’ll also find weaving looms and blueprint machines; a photography studio with blackand white and color darkrooms and an advanced lighting studio; a ceramic studioequipped for a wide variety of techniques; a foundry with metalworking facilities; andsculpture and painting studios.

Portfolio RequirementOnce a prospective art major is accepted to matriculate at Marywood, he/she mustsubmit a portfolio to the Art Department for admittance. More information is available byvisiting www.marywood.edu/art/portfolio-guidelines.html or by contacting the ArtDepartment.

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Art Galleries• The Maslow Collection Study Gallery for Contemporary Art• Mahady Gallery• Suraci Gallery

FacultyMatthew Povse, M.F.A., CeramicsSteven Alexander, M.F.A., PaintingSusan Brangers, Ph.D., Art HistorySteven Brower, M.F.A., Graphic DesignAnn Marie Castelgrande, M.A., Art EducationDennis Corrigan, M.F.A., IllustrationRobert Griffith, M.F.A., SculpturePeter Hoffer, M.F.A., C.M.F.C., PrintmakingChristine Medley, M.F.A., Graphic DesignJohn Meza, M.F.A., Graphic DesignSamuel Olfano, M.F.A., PhotographyPamela Parsons, M.F.A., PaintingLinda Partridge, Ph.D., Art History

Marywood's art programs combine art training with a liberal arts education to help youdevelop your creative voice and vision. Our programs will prepare you for a career in artor further graduate study. For a complete listing of faculty and program opportunitiesgo to: www.marywood.edu/art.

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Student LifeAt Marywood, we provide an array of opportunities for students to learn and lead throughexperiences that enhance classroom learning.

• Campus Ministry• Career Services• Counseling and Student Development Center• Housing and Residence Life• Student Activities and Leadership Development• Student Health Services

Cultural ExperiencesCultural experiences include American traditions and holiday celebrations. Students canchoose to participate in several travel options, which would include overnight and weekendtrips to such renowned locations as the United States Capitol and White House inWashington, D.C.; Art Exhibits and Musical Performances in New York City, Philadelphia, andBoston.

• Cost for travel would be additional to educational costs.• Trips will include bus transportation and overnight hotel accommodations.• Local travel to regional sites‰ Sporting events‰ Community parks ‰ Historical sites

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Fitness and Recreation OpportunitiesMarywood University is guided by the belief that recreational opportunities are vital tothe collegiate experience. Students are welcome to support any of our 17 men’s andwomen’s varsity sports. We also offer a variety of fitness opportunities, such as aerobics,martial arts, and recreation classes. Our facilities complement these athletic andrecreational opportunities. The Mellow Center for Athletics and Wellness includes a5,000 square-foot fitness center, a rock-climbing wall, the 1,500-seat Insalaco Arena withan elevated running track, a Dance/Aerobic Studio, an Athletic Training room and AthleticTraining Lab.

The Marywood University Aquatics Center, adjacent to the Mellow Center, is thenewest swimming and diving facility in Northeast Pennsylvania, opened in spring 2011. Thefacility provides recreation and competitive opportunities for the campus community.

Marywood’s campus also features a multipurpose synthetic turf field that provides afully-lighted, year-round playing surface. Additional outdoor facilities include: tenniscourts, a running course, and a sand volleyball court. Local recreational opportunitiesinclude: skiing, snowboarding, canoeing, whitewater rafting, and hiking.

For More Information, Contact:

Ann Boland-ChaseVice President for Enrollment Managementchase@marywood.edu

Fred David Romines, D.M.A.Director of Bands, Department of Music, Theatre, and Dancedromines@marywood.edu

APPLICATION AVAILABLE AT:Office of International Affairs: www.marywood.edu/international

Marywood University and Scranton

History: Founded in 1915 by the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the ImmaculateHeart of Mary. Marywood is an independent, comprehensive, Catholic, coeducationalinstitution that welcomes students from a variety of backgrounds and religions.

Location: The Marywood campus is a national arboretum, set on 140 hilltop acres in asafe and charming residential neighborhood of Scranton (pop. 78,000) in northeasternPennsylvania.

Fast Facts:• Enrollment: Undergraduate: 2,101; Graduate: 1,179• Student to faculty ratio: 14:1• Faculty: 81% of full-time faculty hold doctoral degrees• Facilities: 49 academic, residential, and student life buildings;

5 athletic fields/courts• Weather: Average in summer between 15 degrees Celsius and 28 degrees Celsius and

average in winter between 2 degrees Celsius to minus 6 degrees Celsius

Scranton: • Ski, snowboard, or snow tube at the Sno Mountain Ski Resort• Take in a Broadway show at the Scranton Cultural Center• See a concert at Toyota Pavilion or Mohegan Sun Arena• Cheer on our pro teams, the Scranton-Wilkes Barre Yankees Triple-A baseball team or

the Scranton-Wilkes Barre Penguins hockey team• Play at the water parks at Sno Cove and Nay Aug Park• Take an excursion on a locomotive from the Steamtown National Historic Site through

the Pocono and Endless mountains• Enjoy four seasons of outdoor recreation at dozens of parks, lakes, rivers, and

streams throughout the region

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Marywood University, in accordance with applicable provisions of federal law, does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin,sex, age, or disability in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities, including admission, or with respect to employment.Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Patricia Dunleavy, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources, Coordinator for Act 504 and Title IX,Marywood University, Scranton, PA 18509-1598. Phone: (570) 348-6220 or e-mail: dunleavy@marywood.edu.

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