Admission Requirements
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Completed application
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Official transcripts
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Letter of recommendation
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Official SAT and/or ACT test scores (Marywood is test optional)
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Essay (optional)
Facilities & Technology
Liberal Arts Center
The Liberal Arts Center (LAC) contains classrooms utilized by several programs, as well as the Office of Admissions, a variety of other administrative offices, and the NativityMiguel School of Scranton. Bulit in 1923, it is one of Marywood's oldest buildings and was the first facility totally dedicated to the use of college classes. While it retains many of its classic features and architecture, the building has undergone recent physical renovations and enhancements of its learning spaces, including technological upgrades, climate control abilities, and new furniture in each classroom.
The LAC provides classroom space to students in the Social Sciences, English, and Philosophy programs. The iconic Rotunda is at the heart of the Liberal Arts Center. The Admissions Office is located on the first floor. A variety of administrative offices are located on the terrace level and second floor, including the Cashier's Office, Financial Aid, Human Resources, Registrar's Office, Provost's Office, Housing and Residence Life, the Center for Global Engagement, and more.
Liberal Arts Center Classrooms
The Liberal Arts Center provides classroom space for coursework in the Social Sciences, English, Philosophy, and Religious Studies programs. Bulit in 1923, it is one of Marywood's oldest buildings and was the first facility totally dedicated to the use of college classes. While it retains many of its classic features and architecture, including the iconic Rotunda, the building has undergone recent physical renovations and enhancements of its learning spaces, including technological upgrades, climate control abilities, and new furniture in each classroom.
Scholarships
Morris K. Udall Scholarship
The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. The Foundation also seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education.
Faculty
Dr. Melinda Krokus
Associate Professor
John D Baldino
Lecturer
Carolyn M Bonacci
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Sahar Raman Deep
Lecturer
Bryan Dewey
Lecturer
Kevin M Egocheaga
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Sr. Nancy M Hawkins
Associate Professor of Practice
Sean M Hutton
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Dr. Philip W Jenkins
Associate Professor
Llewelyn B Lewis
Lecturer
William R Rusk
Lecturer
George W Shea
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Dr. Aaron Simmons
Associate Professor
Stephen M Skierski II
Lecturer
Douglas Vanston
Lecturer
David Alan White
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Michelle L Whitlock
Lecturer
Kathryn Yanik
Lecturer
Courses & Curriculum (120 Total Credits)
Traditional Program (36 credits) or Applied Program (30 credits)
Students at Marywood University can earn an undergraduate degree in Philosophy through one of two programs: the traditional and the applied. The traditional major in Philosophy is a stand-alone program, whereas the program in applied Philosophy requires students to adopt Philosophy as a second major.
Our approach to the major in philosophy is consistent with The American Philosophical Association’s statement on the study of philosophy: “The study of philosophy serves to develop intellectual abilities important for life as a whole, beyond the knowledge and skills required for any particular profession. Properly pursued, it enhances analytical, critical, and interpretive capacities that are applicable to any subject matter, and in any human context. It cultivates the capacities and appetite for self-expression and reflection, for exchange and debate of ideas, for lifelong learning, and for dealing with problems for which there are no easy answers. It also helps to prepare one for the tasks of citizenship. Participation in political and community affairs today is all too often insufficiently informed, manipulable, and vulnerable to demagoguery. A good philosophical education enhances the capacity to participate responsibly and intelligently in public life. The primary purpose of the major in philosophy is better conceived as a valuable and indeed paradigmatic ‘liberal education’ major. Its basic purpose should be to introduce interested students to philosophy in ways that will serve them well—both professionally and personally—whatever they may go on to do after graduation.
The Traditional Program
Consists of thirty-six credits, including Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL 113), Critical Thinking (PHIL 215), Ethics (PHIL 315), two three-credit courses in the history of philosophy, Symbolic Logic (PHIL 304), and any six electives in Philosophy. The traditional major provides a degree structure for a thorough study of Philosophy, which is for students who desire to have a more comprehensive understanding of Philosophy, such as those who are interested in pursuing graduate studies in Philosophy. The applied program may be attractive to students who are seeking to use Philosophy in conjunction with their study of another discipline to round out their studies. For example, a major in Philosophy works well with majors in Biology, Psychology, History, Business, Religious Studies, English, or a foreign language, to identify just a few. Students with a double major then become highly qualified to pursue professional studies in medicine or law, or graduate studies in almost any liberal arts area.
The Applied Program
Consists of thirty credits, including Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL 113), Critical Thinking (PHIL 215), Ethics (PHIL 315), and any seven electives in Philosophy that focus on the nexus between philosophy and society. Typical courses in applied philosophy include, but are not limited to, Philosophy of Religion, Philosophy of Art, Philosophy of Music, Business Ethics, Environmental Ethics, Race, Class, and Gender, and Bioethics. In addition, two of the seven electives can be cognate courses from other departments. For example, courses such as Developmental Psychology (PSYC 251), Perspectives on the Pursuit of Peace (HIST 120), Criminology (CJ 303), and Social Foundations of Education (EDUC 414) can be used, with departmental approval, to satisfy two of the seven electives required for the applied major. Unlike the traditional major in philosophy, the major in applied philosophy must be a student’s second major program of study. The purpose of the applied program is to enable students to broaden their reflective and critical thinking skills as they apply to contemporary social concerns and issues. Students interested in careers in criminal justice, law, government, business, public administration, nursing, education, journalism, and psychology would benefit substantially from an applied philosophy major.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students at Marywood University can earn an undergraduate degree in Philosophy through one of two programs: the traditional and the applied. The traditional major in Philosophy is a stand-alone program, whereas the program in applied Philosophy requires students to adopt Philosophy as a second major.
Our approach to the major in philosophy is consistent with The American Philosophical Association’s statement on the study of philosophy: “The study of philosophy serves to develop intellectual abilities important for life as a whole, beyond the knowledge and skills required for any particular profession. Properly pursued, it enhances analytical, critical, and interpretive capacities that are applicable to any subject matter, and in any human context. It cultivates the capacities and appetite for self-expression and reflection, for exchange and debate of ideas, for lifelong learning, and for dealing with problems for which there are no easy answers. It also helps to prepare one for the tasks of citizenship. Participation in political and community affairs today is all too often insufficiently informed, manipulable, and vulnerable to demagoguery. A good philosophical education enhances the capacity to participate responsibly and intelligently in public life. The primary purpose of the major in philosophy is better conceived as a valuable and indeed paradigmatic ‘liberal education’ major. Its basic purpose should be to introduce interested students to philosophy in ways that will serve them well—both professionally and personally—whatever they may go on to do after graduation.
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