This all-encompassing, integrative pathway will prepare you for whatever your next step is - research, graduate school or the workforce. St. Mary’s College of Maryland reserves the right to provide some or all of the course content through alternative methods of course delivery, including remote methods of delivery, and it reserves the right to change the method of delivery at any time before or during the academic term, in the event of a health or safety emergency or similar situation when it determines, in its sole discretion, that such change is necessary and in the best interests of the College and the campus community.
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OUR RECIPE FOR YOUR SUCCESS:
You’ll apply your learning through internships, guided research, and study abroad; shape your own career plan and portfolio; and work with fellow students and faculty across disciplines to solve real-world challenges. Non-profit Org. US Postage PAID Leonardtown, MD Permit No. 10001
A DISTINCTIVE EDUCATION DESIGNED FOR YOUR FUTURE.
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YOUR MOVE St. Mary’s College offers an education on par with the best private liberal arts colleges, at the value of a public institution, in a setting that’s breathtakingly beautiful. If that sounds up your alley, take the LEAD.
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As part of LEAD, students are offered a credit-bearing, semester-long placement in a work environment that is aligned to their career interests. Some of these placements lead to internships and post-graduate jobs.
Abbey Clements ‘21 was placed with the chair of the Maryland chapter of the Sierra Club. “I am pursuing a master’s degree in public policy or public administration after college and this gave me direct experience that will complement either of these programs.”
LEAD, Learning through Experiential and Applied Discovery, is a thoughtful and purposeful educational experience that weaves creditbearing career and professional development courses and intentional hands-on opportunities with your chosen academic major. Expect to learn how disciplines connect, the power of collaboration, in-demand job skills, critical thinking, multiple ways to approach problems, and so much more throughout your studies at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
Our student-to-faculty ratio of 10 TO 1 is one of the lowest in the nation
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“The Professional Pathways courses are designed to give our students the tools and knowledge they need to successfully launch their careers. Using industry-wide best practices and the unique resources of St. Mary’s College, we equip our students to make a real impact as emerging professionals, in a way that no one else can.”
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Cameron White ‘22 worked as a feature writer with Lenny Rudow ‘90, angler-in-chief of Rudow’s FishTalk magazine, in Annapolis, Md. “This experience has shown me that careers in writing are something you have to work hard at.”
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Miranda Paul ‘04 is the award-winning children’s author. Brenna Litynski ‘21 worked with her just as Paul’s 2020’s “Speak Up” was released, and helped promote the book on social media. “The experience helped me achieve a greater understanding in the creation process, editing, reviewing, copyrighting, promoting, and so much more.”
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