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Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Options Opportunities As an Interdisciplinary Studies major at Misericordia University, you can have it all! Not all career goals fit neatly under an established label. At Misericordia University, you can design your own major through our Interdisciplinary Studies program. And since preparing for any career requires communication skills, the ability to work with other people and specialized experience, our core curriculum and internship opportunities will round out your education. You will be prepared for the job you really want when you graduate from Misericordia. In Interdisciplinary Studies you choose both your major and minor areas of concentration. At

Religious Studies The Religious Studies Program, which includes a minor course of study, is designed to engage students in the academic exploration of the nature and expression of religious experience from a variety of perspectives and contexts. Course selection includes the study of world religions, biblical criticism, spirituality, the study of the Catholic tradition in its historical, doctrinal and ecclesial contexts and inquiry into human experience as a resource for theological insight and development. Religious Studies Minor Division of Humanities The Religious Studies minor presents students with a cohesive and flexible program of study designed to: increase students' understanding and appreciation of the

Gerontology Gerontology is the study of aging, a normal process in the human life-span. The rapid development of and expansion Of Programs and services for elderly persons in America, and the anticipated increase in the number of persons living to old age have escalated the demand for professionals trained to work in the field of aging. The Gerontology program prepares graduates for positions in agencies and institutions which administer health and community-based services for the aged, Career opportunities exist in nursing homes, hospitals, senior centers, area agencies on aging, nutrition programs, rehabilitation centers, social welfare agencies and other programs. The Gerontology

Requirements for the Minor in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Six courses, including an introductory course (typically WG 201); a course in feminist theory (typically WG 311); and a senior seminar (typically WG 493); and three additional courses designated as WGSS courses or cross-listed under WGSS, at least two of which must be at the 300 or 400 level. No more than one semester of independent study (WG 491 or 492) may be counted toward fulfillment of the minor requirements. The point scale for retention of the minor applies to all courses taken toward fulfillment of the minor. Courses counted toward the

General Studies GENERAL STUDIES OR PROFESSIONAL STUDIES The Professional Studies program. was created to provide for nontraditional students who have previous college credits in career/technically oriented programs to earn a bachelor's degree through additional studies. Professional course credits completed in prior study can be combined with additional credits and will qualify for the bachelor's degree. Individual programs of study are designed by the student with the assistance of the program director.

Admissions Requirements The minimum criteria for admission into the History program as a freshman student are: Class rank in the top half of the high school graduating class and/or a cumulative 2.5 grade point average Minimum combined SAT score of 850 for Critical Reading and Math (combined) or equivalent ACT composite score (18) Successful transfer applicants will typically hold a minimum collegiate grade point average of 2.0, having completed at least 15 college credits. Please note the above listed requirements are general, and that each application is looked at thoroughly, taking into account individual grades, academic rigor, and other factors.

Civic Engagement Minor The civic engagement minor encourages students to participate as citizens in the democratic process by providing opportunities for active engagement in public policy and direct service to the community. After completing this minor, students are equipped for complex thinking about social issues through opportunities for reflection on issues of poverty, diversity, and social justice. They integrate civic engagement principles with their specific academic disciplines through research in the community and are guided by the culminating capstone and reflection coursework to find ways of putting their knowledge into action in a variety of contexts.

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