Maria College

Maria College in Albany, New York, is a small Catholic college that offers degrees in healthcare and other fields, as well as special degree programs for adult learners. All of Maria College’s programs integrate a substantial amount of service learning, as well. Maria College awards a bachelor’s degree in nursing. They also award associate’s degrees and certificates in: * Bereavement Studies * Early Childhood Education * Gerontology * Liberal Arts * Paralegal Studies * Occupational Therapy Assisting * Practical Nursing As a Catholic school, Maria College is committed to service. Students, therefore, engage in service-learning assignments related to their major, while also assisting needy populations in the area. Those in the nursing program, for example, provide service to elderly populations. Maria College also offers degree programs for adults, which include a weekend college and night school classes. Maria College is a small, tightly knit school. Students in all programs benefit from small classes and extensive one-on-one instruction. Admissions applications are available on the Maria College website. Applicants will also need to submit transcripts and ACT or SAT scores. Those who scored below Maria College’s required minimum on the ACT or SAT will need to take an entrance exam. Depending on the program of study, there may be additional admissions requirements for certain programs. Students who need financial aid may complete the FAFSA online. The types of aid available to Maria College students include scholarships, loans and grants.

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