Hope Baylow, D.A., assistant professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance, on the Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) master’s program’s optional 10-credit healthcare specialization
“It’ll focus on working with patients with advanced issues – managing speech, swallowing and voice issues – and advanced assessment practices. These students are being asked from Day 1 to go into a job where the expectation is far beyond what they’ve been trained to do. To me, that’s problematic, so that’s why I’ve developed this healthcare specialization to give them a little more experience. So that when they step into a hospital on Day 1, they’ll feel a little more confident in the services they provide. I’ve always been an advocate for specialization tracks.”
Albert Turano, executive in residence, on the real-world preparedness students will have upon completing the Master of Science in Business Analytics
“I really appreciate that the University recognized the need for this program, and the recognition that we need to get out of theory and get more into practice – that’s the sandwich we’ve made here, and that’s exciting. When students get out of my class, their legs are churning. They’re ready to go.”
Anastasia Lepka, senior criminal justice major, on choosing to continue her education at the University via the Master of Science in Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity
“I’ve had terrific mentors and professors at the University. Once I heard the program was starting, I looked at other colleges, but having those relationships already, I knew Scranton was the place for me. I knew the program would be high-quality, and I know I’ll be able to ask questions, and that the faculty will be able to help. The faculty here are just incredible in terms of communicating to students what the in-demand careers are in the world. They’re setting us up to go out in the world and use our education and be successful.”
David Dzurec, Ph.D., interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, on the origins of the M.S. in Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity
“Our Criminal Justice department has world-class faculty. And the program has really grown over the last decade or so, and has become one of the best criminal justice programs in the country. Our faculty have an international reputation. They're publishing in high-profile journals. Their research is cited worldwide. They go to conferences, and people come to see them and seek their advice. So, with that level of expertise, the thought was, ‘How can we harness what we have and make the most of this high-quality faculty, and where is there an area of need?’ They looked at cybersecurity as a real growth opportunity, and an opportunity to establish a spot in the market. And that's what they did.”
Gia Maayan, senior health promotion major, on what she values most about her University of Scranton education
“Probably the sense of community and the fact that I never feel like I can’t approach my professors. … The small classes work well for me, because it forces you to stay focused in the material. And I love the fact that my professors really care about their students. There’s a real sense of community here.”