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- School Code: 329600
- Phone: (570) 662-4000
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100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
8FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$20,329Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Religious Studies Degree
The religious studies program at Marywood University prepares students for careers in variety of careers, such as law, medicine, government, and business. The program focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Program courses include: phenomenology, sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion, mythology, scriptural and textual studies, religious history and politics, and specific studies of particular faith communities and their behavior. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer religious studies degrees.
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Marywood University (Marywood)
5 Swan Street, Mansfield, PA
Marywood provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 3,500 students enroll at Marywood per year.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Public Administration And Social Services
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Psychology
- Education
The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score between 1410 to 1690 on the SAT, or 20 to 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. 70% of those students that apply are admitted to Marywood University, of which 30% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $31,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their costs. Students at Marywood University may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
Athletic programs are available at Marywood through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.marywood.edu/.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Religious Studies program at Marywood University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Career Outlook & Projections (
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According to the BLS, philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.6% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the candidates Marywood University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Marywood University may provide services to students like:- Online course work available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
- Day care for children
Intercollegiate Athletics
Marywood University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (375)
- Basketball (375)
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Other Sports