Frederick Campus OFFERS NEW NON-DEGREE PATHWAY FOR WORKING PROFESSIONALS, VISITING UNDERGRADUATES AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
MOUNT ST. MARY’S UNIVERSIT Y’S FREDERICK CAMPUS offers a new non-degree pathway for individuals interested in taking a few courses or pursuing a certificate in specialty areas. While non-degree students may enter any time of the year, summer is the most popular point of entry as students may take courses across two five-week sessions. Summer courses are an excellent opportunity for current university students looking to get ahead or catch up, high school students seeking college credits and working professionals looking to gain or refresh their knowledge and skillset. Beginning this summer, all adult focused courses will be offered both in-person and online so students can learn from anywhere. “We offer working professionals options for upskilling,” said Jennifer Staiger, Ph.D., associate provost for Graduate, Professional and Continuing Education. “Whether they’re looking for something specific like crisis communication or a course on social media marketing, our courses meet the needs of business professionals looking to advance their career or take the next step.” Popular courses include Principles of Marketing, Culturally Diverse Workforce, Wellness and Thriving, and Business Law.
“This past summer I was able to take summer courses at the Mount and it was a really great experience. The classes I enrolled in fulfilled credit requirements that I needed and were interesting subjects! The professors are passionate about the work and make the classes enjoyable and enriching!” GRACE MAZELESKI, who took psychology and American Horror to complete general education requirements for her undergraduate degree at Furman University.
Individuals looking to earn post-baccalaureate certificates can choose from data science, project management, quality assurance and regulatory science, risk management and cybersecurity, technology facilitation, instructional leadership and more. Certificate programs are typically five courses and can be completed in less than a year—a great option for those looking to obtain an industry certification, boost a résumé or change their career. Summer courses at the Mount also serve as an attractive option for high school students. Juniors and seniors in high school who are eager to earn college credits enroll in courses such as introduction to psychology, foundations of writing, nutrition and lifestyle, calculus, or introduction to computer science. High school students navigating challenges of the pandemic and looking for additional learning opportunities can find them at the Mount. Summer is a great time to get back on track or plan for a new future. Many of these non-degree professional development certificate programs and foundational high school courses are offered year-round in convenient five- or eightweek sessions that meet once a week.
More information For information on course offerings, pricing, registration and more visit msmary.edu/summer.
1 2
MOUNT NEWS SPRING 2021
“I felt that after completing the coursework I was able to stay up to date on current regulatory guidelines and remain prepared for possible future compliancerelated changes. The statistics course also reinforced the key role statistics plays in continuous improvement projects that can easily be applied to any workplace.” JACOB WEILAND, who earned a certificate in quality assurance and regulatory science.
