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School of Global and Professional Programs
The mission of the School of Global and Professional Programs is to be a leader in providing 
innovative, quality driven adult education, built on a strong liberal arts foundation that will embolden and enhance the ability of professionals to succeed in a global economy.
Pursue your degree with us in the Hudson Valley, throughout the country or the world, through our unique online options. Adults aged 22 years and older may pursue their Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in over 30 majors at our Poughkeepsie Campus. Accelerated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree completion programs in Organizational Leadership and Communication, Social Work & Psychology are offered at our Fishkill Executive Center. A Paralegal Certificate Program approved by the American Bar Association, also is available in Poughkeepsie and Fishkill. Coming Fall 2009, we are introducing fully online Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree programs to complement our existing onground options and we will offer other unique opportunities such as an optional one week international excursion to Rome as part of the Fall II online Introduction to Global Issues course, or even an AACSB accredited business minor to complement your studies.
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FISHKILL EXECUTIVE CENTER INFORMATION SESSION-Interested in completing a bachelor's degree in Psychology, Organizational Leadership & Communication (OLC), or a Paralegal Certificate, learn more at the November 7, 2009 Information Session at the Fishkill Executive Center.
PRIOR LEARNING WORKSHOP-Find out how to earn credits through Prior Learning, visit the Prior Learning webpage for complete listing for Workshop dates and times. Register for November 30th workshop.
 GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE OF THE WORLD-ROME. This special online course for adults students features the Fall II course Introduction to Global Issues (GBST 103) and a one week excursion to Rome, Italy. The course provides adult students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in Roman culture, while exploring the global business environment. For more information regarding the Global Perspective of the World-Rome program, please contact Diane Landau-Flayter at 845. 897. 9648 or download program brochure.
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies. Introducing a quality fully online degree completion program that "move" with you! Learn more about the course requirements for the BA/BS Online Degree. The online programs offers many unique features including an optional AACSB accredited minor in business and the ability to complete your program from wherever you may live or move.
Resources and Information for the Adult Student-Identify the tools needed on your journey to academic success. Announcements, updates, and links to educational resources invaluable to the Marist adult student.
BRAND NEW ADULT STUDENT NEWSLETTER- Information on PROGRAMS, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND COURSES all with the Adult Student in mind. GPP Newsletter, Issue 2, Volume 1
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Features:
- Center for Lifetime Study-CLS is the Marist Center for Lifetime Study, which provides opportunities for intellectual and cultural exploration, as well as educational development for men and women of retirement age
- Mentorship Program-program pairs up seasoned adult with a new or returning student. Mentors will have basic training they need to assist and explain the various academic supports, buildings and processes that exist at Marist
- Resources and Information for the Adult Student
To learn more about programs or for admission information, please contact Graduate and Adult Enrollment at 845. 575. 3800.
