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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Accounting Adolescence Education American Studies Art Education Biochemistry Bioinformatics Biology Biology 7-12 Education Biology/Cytotechnology Business Administration Areas of concentration in: Accounting Accounting & Auditing Finance Financial Planning Information Technology Management Managerial Accounting Sport Management Taxation
Chemistry Chemistry 7-12 Education Childhood Education Childhood Education/Special Education Communications Areas of concentration in: Film & New Media Journalism Public Relations
Communication Sciences & Disorders Computer Science Criminal Justice, Behavior & Law Early Childhood Education Early Childhood/Special Education Earth Science 7-12 Education Economics
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English English 7-12 Education Entrepreneurship Environmental Science Forensic Psychology Forensic Science Geology Graphic Design (BFA) History History/Political Science Human Resource Management Information Technology Interdepartmental Studies Management Marketing Mathematics Mathematics 7-12 Education Music Music Education Music Industry Philosophy Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Social Studies 7-12 Education Social Work Sociology Spanish Spanish 7-12 Education Studio Art (BFA) Women’s & Gender Studies
of full-time faculty have the highest degree in their field.
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Accelerated/Dual Degree Programs Accounting (BS/MS) Adolescence Education/Special Education Biology/Special Education 7-12 (BA/MS in Ed.) Chemistry/Special Education 7-12 (BA/MS in Ed.) Earth Science/Special Education 7-12 (BA/MS in Ed.) English/Special Education 7-12 (BA/MS in Ed.) Math/Special Education 7-12 (BA/MS in Ed.) Social Studies/Special Education 7-12 (BA/MS in Ed.) Spanish/Special Education 7-12 (BA/MS in Ed.)
Business Administration (BS/MBA) Communication Sciences & Disorders (BS/MS) Computer Science/Computer Information Systems (BS/MS) English (BA/MA) History/Political Science (BA/MA) Information Technology/Computer Information Systems (BS/MS)
Dual Degree Plus Programs 3+2 Biology/Cytotechnology 3+2 Engineering 3+3 Law 3+1 Medical Technology 4+2 Occupational Therapy (BS/MS or BA/MS) 4+3 Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy (BS/DPT or BA/DPT)
Pre-Professional Programs Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Med Pre-Vet
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of Saint Rose seniors participate in a capstone course required by their academic major.
Who would’ve thought that I would already be a financial analyst in New York City? Not in my wildest dreams. Yelfri De Leon ’14, Business Finance Completed two internships, and a semester in London. He landed his first job at Moody’s Investor Services, Inc., eight weeks after graduation.
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of Saint Rose graduates attending graduate school believe that their Saint Rose education prepared them for graduate school.
HUETHER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS The Huether School of Business provides the latest technology in new classrooms, seminar rooms and dedicated areas for internship coordination, entrepreneurship training and leadership development. One of the hallmarks of the building is its adaptive and flexible design including several spaces available 24/7 to students with state-of-the-art technology, designed to foster collaborative learning outside of traditional class time. There is also a meeting space so that the School of Business faculty and students can provide expert consulting and research services to business clients in the community.
REAL-WORLD LEARNING Internships and Field Experiences
Internships, field experiences, student teaching and other types of hands-on learning are central to the educational process at Saint Rose, providing real-world learning experiences outside of the classroom.
Internships are required components of most majors including accounting, American studies, business, communications, communication sciences and disorders, cytotechnology, English, graphic design, medical technology, music industry, and social work, as well as observation sessions and semester-long student teaching for all education-related majors. In addition, many courses incorporate service learning into the curriculum.
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Selected National Internship Placements Abercrombie & Fitch Albany Medical Center American Museum of Natural History Detroit Tigers Elle Magazine ESPN FBI Goldman Sachs Homeland Security Administration IBM James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory
KPMG Late Show with David Letterman Legal Services Corporation Mountain View Group MTV Networks National Legal Services Corporation New York State Legislature New York State Wadsworth Laboratories Polygram Records Sony/CBS Records The New York Times
of our programs require or provide opportunities for internships or student-teaching/clinical experiences. SAMPLE LIST OF COMPANIES THAT HAVE EMPLOYED SAINT ROSE GRADUATES
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I had two job offers, one at a law firm, one for the New York State Senate.
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Jacquelyn Richards ’14, History/Political Science Completed an internship in Washington, D.C.
Albany Medical Center American Museum of Natural History American Red Cross Bank of America Boston University Converse Dreamworks ESPN Goldman Sachs Guiliani and Partners
Hallmark Corp. Hearst Newspapers Houghton Mifflin Harcourt IBM Jager Di Paola Kemp Design Jaguar Motors KeyBank KPMG LLP Lehman Brothers MasterCard Metropolitan Insurance Co.
Moody’s Investor Services, Inc. MTV Networks National Broadcasting Company (NBC) National Portrait Gallery New York City Botanical Gardens PrimeAmerica Inc. Real Simple Magazine St. Martin’s Press TrustCo Bank VH1
STUDY ABROAD AND STUDY AWAY Unique Learning Experiences Home and Abroad
Through the College’s many study abroad and away options, students are able to expand their academic and cultural knowledge and clarify their purpose as engaged citizens in the world around them.
We hope that you will participate in a study abroad or study away opportunity so that you can experience a life-changing experience while at Saint Rose. Studying away is a transformational opportunity that allows you to take credit-bearing classes in universities all over the world for a semester, a summer, or on a short-term custom program. Some programs even offer internship and/or service learning options. With over 27 different countries to choose from, the world is your oyster!
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Study Abroad and Study Away Options Semester Away (fall or spring) Programs run an entire semester and are offered through partner colleges in the U.S. and overseas and third party providers. Students take a minimum of 12 credit hours. Summer Away (4 – 8 weeks) For students who want a shorter – term experience and fewer credit hours abroad, typically take 3-9 hours of credit. Short-term Faculty-Led Program (7-21 days) This program combines one-on-one faculty mentorship and academic credit with travel experience at an economical cost. Faculty-Led Programs enable students to travel internationally or stateside. Recent programs traveled to France, Poland, Spain, Netherlands, Romania, Ireland, Utah and Arizona.
of employers believe that students who study abroad develop highly desirable skills, including cross-cultural communication, independence, cultural awareness, maturity, and flexibility.
THIS YEAR STUDENTS TRAVELLED TO: China, Costa Rica, France, Italy, Panama, Poland, Spain, United Kingdom, and more...
MASSRY CENTER FOR THE ARTS The Massry Center for the Arts is where art and music students nurture their talents, hone their skills and express their artistic passion. The center is home to the College’s acoustically perfect Picotte Recital Hall, spacious voice and instrument rehearsal suites, individual practice rooms, and the Esther Massry Art Gallery — a destination for renowned visiting artists and the undergraduate and graduate student art shows.
LIVING OUR VALUES THROUGH SERVICE Volunteerism and Smiles are Contagious
True to the progressive values of the College’s founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, you will do more than develop your intellect — you will reflect on what gives life meaning and purpose.
By becoming engaged with the community, whether it’s a few miles down the road or a few thousand miles around the world, you will become aware of the challenges that face so many, and perhaps you and your fellow students will be inspired to action. This campus, where thinking and action go hand in hand, cultivates students who are a cut above — energetic and effective citizen leaders. Reach Out Saint Rose The College’s annual day of volunteerism in September in which 800 students, alumni, faculty and staff come together and serve more than 50 organizations. And at the end, 400 pizzas are consumed!
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Neighborhood Service Service starts with our own neighborhood in Albany. Hundreds of students volunteer at many programs including the Pine Hills Elementary After School Academy, Friday Knights, Emmaus House, St. Anne’s Institute, Albany Boys and Girls Club, Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Upper Hudson Peace Action. Alternative Spring Break Service Trips Students travel to Washington, DC; New Orleans, LA; Palm Beach, FL; and Guatemala. Social Justice Week Every March, the campus becomes immersed in the issues of poverty, homelessness, hunger and equity in education.
students participate in Reach Out Saint Rose, the College’s annual day of volunteerism at more than 50 sites across the region.
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES 15 Minutes Max — Student Film and Video Festival Adventure Club ALANA Steppers Best Buddies Big Brothers/Big Sisters Brothers and Sisters in Christ Cheerleading The Chronicle Newspaper Colleges Against Cancer Environmental Club Girls Next Door (a capella group) Golden Knights Dance Crew Golden Notes Habitat for Humanity
RECENT STUDENT ASSOCIATION EVENTS
Identity Karate Club
Dodgeball Madness
The Other Guys
Fall and Spring Semi-Formals
Outside the [Box]
Fall Classic Weekend a weekend of leadership activities and recreation for students, faculty and staff
Reflections Yearbook
Harvest Fest
Student Events Board
Orgullo Latino
And if your favorite hobby or interest doesn’t have a club, you can always start one.
ACADEMIC CLUBS
ATHLETICS
AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts)
Rose Rock rock bands take over the campus green for an entire day and night of concerts Saint Baldrick’s Day students shave their heads to raise funds for childhood cancer research Saint Rose Dance Showcase Saint Rose Music Awards
Social Work Organization Spectrum (ALANA Student Union)
Men’s Teams Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming & Diving Track & Field Women’s Teams Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Swimming & Diving Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Intramural Sports Basketball Dodgeball Flag Football Soccer Softball Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball Wiffle Ball
Capital District Association for Educating Young Children Council for Exceptional Children Geology Club Minority Association for PreMedical Students Model UN Music Industry Student Association National Association for Music Education Natural Science Association National History Honor Society National Student SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association Philosophy Club Psychology Club Saint Rose Jazz Educators School Psychology Association
THELMA P. LALLY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION With the Touhey Forum, a space for public discourse and lectures; the Emery Center which provides speech, hearing and special education services; the Standish Curriculum Library; an on-site lab preschool; and the Center for Technology in Teaching, this building is a testament to the importance of providing cutting-edge learning facilities for future educators from pre-school teachers to college administrators. The professional education programs at Saint Rose are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE),a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
OUR EXTENDED CAMPUS Our Neighborhood and Albany
As a Saint Rose student, you are part of an active college community in the Capital Region of New York state. In fact, Places Rated Almanac ranks Albany as one of the top three cities in the United States in which to receive an education.
The region has more than 60,000 college students, creating a social scene where there are events and happenings to meet everyone’s tastes — poetry readings and open mic nights, professional and college sporting events, concerts and the performing arts, and world class shopping venues. As a campus without walls, Saint Rose merges seamlessly with the neighborhood — with cafés, coffee shops and a movie theater closer than some campus buildings. Nearby, the Center for Art and Design in Picotte Hall sits
1686 1.1 MILLION The population of the Capital Region of New York which encompasses 8 counties.
Albany was chartered in 1686, making it the oldest chartered city in the United States.
in the heart of the downtown Lark Street neighborhood, a “mini Greenwich Village” filled with artistic shops, coffee houses and clubs. Saint Rose students can take local (CDTA) buses for free with their Saint Rose IDs, so the entire Capital Region is accessible without having to worry about a car. If you are feeling the need for a change of scenery, the College runs frequent bus trips to New York City, Boston and Montreal to visit museums, watch a baseball game, or catch a Broadway show.
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The Saint Rose campus is located in the residential Pine Hills neighborhood of Albany, and nearby is our athletics facility, the Christian Plumeri Sports Complex.
THE SCIENCE CENTER has dedicated student-faculty research labs for biology, chemistry, geology, neuroscience, physics, and science education.
WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST CENTER FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA The Hearst Center is a hub of activity at all hours. The Center has a digital television studio and control room, two radio studios, two music recording studios, a digital music composing lab, a café-like performance space with digital sound, lighting and a stage, and two journalism labs providing students the skills needed to follow in the footsteps of alumni who have landed jobs at many national media companies and networks including USA Today, Random House, MSNBC, Radio Free Europe, Sony, Fox News, MTV, and “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon.”
VISIT US The Saint Rose campus just might be the best kept secret in the northeast. With shade trees, a lush green, historic homes and state-of-the-art facilities, our neighborhood campus is a slice of city life where you can take in music, art, intellectual lectures and athletic events; walk a few blocks to grab pizza or sit in a coffee shop; or hop a bus to enjoy Albany’s museums, theaters, restaurants and malls. Come visit and discover our campus yourself.
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NEXT STEPS Apply: www.strose.edu/apply December 1 Submit your Saint Rose application by December 1, and you will be considered first for scholarships, know your admissions status shortly thereafter, and be among the first to receive your financial aid package.
February 1 In order to be considered for scholarships, your admission application must be submitted by February 1.
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Apply for Financial Aid Three Easy Steps 1. Make sure you complete your Saint Rose Application. 2. Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at www.fafsa.ed.gov or submit by mail.
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Processing of the FAFSA by the U.S. Department of Education can take up to four weeks, so we recommend completing the FAFSA in January or early February. The College of Saint Rose School Codes: Federal School Code — 002705 New York State TAP Code (ETA) — 0140
3. New York state residents must complete the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application after completing your FAFSA. You can begin your online TAP application immediately using the link on your FAFSA confirmation page. If you use a paper FAFSA, you can still do your TAP application online. About three weeks after mailing your paper FAFSA, HESC will send you a postcard or e-mail prompting you to get a HescPIN and complete your TAP application online. Follow the online instructions.
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Financial Aid:
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The College of Saint Rose does not discriminate on the basis of race/color, creed, sex, handicap, sexual orientation or national/ethnic origin in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. The College's Advisory Committee on Campus Safety will provide upon request all campus crime statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education (USDE). These statistics can be found at the USDE website http://ope.ed.gov/security/ or can be obtained from the College's director of Safety and Security at 518-454-5187 or on the College's website www.strose.edu/safety.
Ranked as a Best Northern University by U.S. News & World Report
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Billboard Magazine named Saint Rose as one of 35 schools and universities with the top music business programs in North America. The Art Directors Club of New York (ADC) has selected Saint Rose as one of the “top graphic design schools in the country.”
98% OF SAINT ROSE students receive
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of those employed found employment within one year of graduation. of responding graduates said that they would choose to attend Saint Rose again.
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