I encourage you to examine the wide range of academic credentials available through our departments. They range from two types of certificates to associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees and, some of the courses may be taken for continuing education credits to enhance professional development. Courses are taught in traditional formats as well as via interactive television and on-line offerings. Several programs offer courses in community settings and service learning components have been integrated into many of our courses. Transfer students are encouraged to ask an academic advisor about the articulation agreements many of the CSS departments have with local community colleges.

On behalf of the faculty and staff in the College of Social Sciences, I invite you to visit our departmental web sites then contact us so that you may experience the personal attention we strive to give each future and current students. I am confident that each contact you have with a Madonna University faculty, or staff member will provide evidence of our commitment to creating and maintaining a learning environment that is intellectually challenging, globally relevant and individually supportive. Our faculty enjoy teaching and are committed to academic excellence.

For over fifty years we have earned the reputation of being a student-centered University.  I invite each of you to contact us if you have questions about how our programs or courses will help you to achieve your goals. We work hard at providing a learning environment where students can develop intellectually, spiritually, personally and professionally. Call us or visit our web pages...We are here for you!

Karen L. Ross, Ed.D.
Dean, College of Social Sciences
Professor, Department of Gerontology
kross@madonna.edu