University of Scranton
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University of Scranton
The University of Scranton is a private non-for-profit Catholic and Jesuit university. It is dedicated to encouraging the freedom of discovery and personal development and incorporates principles from the Society of Jesus. Its educational programs combine historic traditions and principles blended with the most advanced methods and technology. The University of Scranton remains loyal to its Jesuit mission, but it is constantly open to new ideas. It is continuously recognized for its exceptional academic quality and The Princeton Review has consistently ranked it among the 373 Best Colleges and the U.S. News and World Report named it as one of America’s Best Colleges
The University of Scranton offers 61 bachelor degree programs, 43 minors, 23 master degree programs, and a doctoral degree in physical therapy. The Jesuit education provides students with the necessary foundation to succeed at the professional, personal and public aspects of their lives. Online programs are offered through the College of Graduate and Continuing Education at the graduate degree level. The programs are presented in flexible virtual environment that enables students to log in anytime from anywhere with an Internet connection. The courses feature streaming video lectures, message boards hosted by faculty, live chat rooms, and email. All online students are assigned a dedicated program representative to help them reach their goals. The representatives provide assistance with course registration, acquisition of course materials, and provides guidance and student support throughout the program.
Reverend William O’Hara founded the University of Scranton in 1888 as St. Thomas College. The Diocese and then the Lasallian Christian Brothers operated the college from 1888 to 1942. The college became the University of Scranton in 1938. It was delegated to the Society of Jesus in 1942. Today, the University of Scranton enrolls more than 6,000 students annually.
Accreditation
The Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accredits the University of Scranton.
Schools of Education
College of Arts and Sciences: largest college within the university and if offers more than 30 programs through its 16 academic departments such as biology, computer information systems, criminal justice, engineering, history, international studies, medical technology, psychology, and theology.
Kania School of Management: offers extremely innovative business programs enhanced with the latest technology and concentrate of educating every student as a whole to promote success. Offers programs in accounting, business administration, e-commerce, finance, international business, and management.
Panuska College of Professional Studies: prepares students for a wide variety of careers through its academic programs that are dedicated to service learning by blending theory and practice. Offers programs in community health education, education, counseling and human services, health administration, exercise science and sport, nursing, occupational therapy, and human resources studies.
College of Graduate and Continuing Education: provides programs to non-traditional students to enable them to meet their academic and professional goals. Offers rigorous programs in business, education, nursing, chemistry, healthcare, engineering, and human resources.
Scholarships Offered
The University of Scranton offers four merit-based scholarships and two need-based grants: the Presidential Scholarship, Dean’s Scholarship, Arrupe Scholarship, and Loyola Scholarship and Claver Award and Xavier Grant. It also offers various endowed and special awards including Scranton Preparatory School Scholarship, Purple Club Scholarships, The Alperin Family Scholarship, The Joseph James and Mary Agnes Andrajo Scholarship, The Edward F. Bartley Scholarship, The Dr. John H. Corcoran Scholarship, Pennsylvania Higher Education Foundation Scholarship, The Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation Scholarship, Oppenheim Scholarship, Robert McDevitt Scholarship, The Making a Difference in Nursing Award, and The William Zahler Scholarship. It also offers Army and Air Force ROTC Scholarships.
Financing Options
The University of Scranton participates in various grant and loan programs to help students finance their education including the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Directly Stafford Subsidized Loan, Federal Direct Stafford Unsubsidized Loan, National TEACH Grant, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loan, Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan, and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG). It also accepts state grants and private alternative loan. The University of Scranton offers a an ECSI Monthly Payment Program to enable students to pay their tuition in monthly installments and a Family Tuition Reduction Program for families with two or more dependent children attending the institution.
Credit Earning Options
The University of Scranton grants credits for previous coursework completed at another college or university that is accredited. Students must be in good academic standing at their previous institution and courses are transferable if a grade of a C or better is earned. Students are able to earn up to 10% of transfer credits of the total credits required for a specific program and the last 30 credits must be completed at the University of Scranton. The university also grants up to 30 credits for examinations such as Advanced Placement and College Level Examination Program (CLEP). Students seeking assessment for prior learning must submit documentation of relevant experiences in a portfolio format.