Forty-Plus Reasons To Attend Scranton's Graduate Open House on April 9

By: Brendan Perez, student correspondent

Visitors to campus for an upcoming Graduate Open House on April 9 at The University of Scranton will learn about career advancement opportunities offered through the University's 40-plus advanced-degree programs.

Those considering graduate school, and current undergraduate students are invited to the University's DeNaples Center, 4th Floor. The Graduate Open House on April 9 will begin with registration at 5:30 p.m., followed by an alumni panel presentation at 6 p.m. Program-specific information sessions will run from 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Optional campus tours are available from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The event is offered free of charge.

Participants will meet with Scranton alumni, faculty, admissions representatives and current graduate students and learn about flexible on-campus and online program formats offered by the nationally recognized Jesuit university. 

Considering A Graduate Degree? Get All Your Questions Answered on April 9.

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"We’ll also be sharing an event program and itinerary to our registrants, which will provide more details about the day's schedule," said Caitlyn Hollingshead '06, G'09, G'19, assistant vice president for graduate and international admissions. 

"This event is open to everyone! Whether you're curious about pursuing graduate school, interested in learning more about our graduate program offerings, or looking to connect with faculty from your prospective program, we encourage you to attend!"

New Program This Fall Will Prepare Royals For In-Demand Fields

The University offers a wide range of graduate programs across various disciplines, including business, education, health sciences, nursing, counseling and more. More details about each program can be found on the graduate website, or by attending the Graduate Open House.

"A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MSN, DNP, or PMC) program is launching, with classes beginning in fall 2025. This program will equip nurses with the specialized skills and credentials needed to provide comprehensive mental health care," said Hollingshead.

The demand for mental health professionals continues to rise due to increasing awareness of mental health issues, higher rates of mental illness and the growing recognition of the importance of mental healthcare.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the employment of nurse practitioners, including PMHNPs, will grow much faster than the average for all occupations, with a projected growth rate of 40 percent from 2023 to 2033. Salary.com lists the median annual salary as $112,000 to $130,000, depending on specific job roles and locations.

In recent years, Scranton has added graduate programs in high in-demand fields, such as an online master’s degree program in cybercrime investigation and cybersecurity, and a synchronous remote master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Scranton’s graduate programs are offered in formats that include on-campus and online options.

Scranton provides the highest-quality graduate education, with programs meeting the most rigorous state or national accreditations available within their professional fields. Graduate programs include physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, health care management, clinical rehabilitation counseling, business analytics and MBAs in several concentrations and other business disciplines.

Shown, Steven J. Szydlowski, DHA ’98, G’00, G’01, professor and chair of the Department of Health Administration and Human Resources at The University of Scranton. Dr. Szydlowski was recently selected as the 2025 Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)/Dolores Clement Fellow of the Year.

Can't Make the April 9 Open House?  

If you're unable to attend the event, feel free to reach out to the University's Graduate Admissions office for more information. Contact them directly at 570-941-4416 or via email at gradadmissions@scranton.edu to schedule a one-on-one meeting or provide resources to learn more about the University's programs.

For more information or to make reservations, visit the Graduate Open House webpage or email gradadmissions@scranton.edu.