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Rosemont College is a women's college located in Rosemont in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania.

A Catholic college, it is operated by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus. Its campus is located 11 miles west of Philadelphia.

About Rosemont College

Side view of the Main Building at Rosemont College.

Founded in 1921 by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, Rosemont College is an independent liberal arts institution in the Catholic tradition located on the Main Line, 11 miles west of Philadelphia, on the border of Montgomery and Delaware Counties. The nationally-acclaimed, traditional Undergraduate Women’s College confers B.A., B.S. and B.F.A. degrees in twenty-one majors. Rosemont College also includes the Schools of Graduate and Continuing Studies, which are open to both women and men. Beginning in fall 2009, the tradionally women's undergraduate college will accept male students.

The Mission of Rosemont College

Rosemont College is a community of learners dedicated to excellence and joy in the pursuit of knowledge.

Rosemont College seeks to develop in all members of the community open and critical minds, as well as the ability to make reasoned moral decisions. Rooted in Catholicism, and guided by the educational principles of Cornelia Connelly and the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, Rosemont College values:

• Trust in and reverence for the dignity of each person
• Diversity in human culture and experience
• Persistence and courage in the promoting justice with compassion

Academics

Rosemont College uses the slogan One College, Three Schools, referring to its undergraduate women's college, the school of graduate studies, and the school of continuing studies. Programs are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Undergraduate Women's College

The Undergraduate Women's College offers 21 majors, awarding Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, and Bachelor of Science degrees. Each program offers an in-depth study of a particular subject area, as well as a breadth of study in the liberal arts. Rosemont's majors are:

• Art History
• Studio Art
• Graphic Design
• Fine Arts
• Biology
• Business
• Accounting
• International
• Management
• Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Communications
• Economics
• Education (with liberal arts co-major)
• English
• French
• History
• Humanities
• Italian Studies
• Mathematics
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Religious Studies
• Social Science
• Sociology
• Spanish
• Women's Studies

Rosemont also offers teacher certification programs in early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education, and special education, as well as pre-professional programs in dentistry, optometry, veterinary science, medicine, and law.

Rosemont College has developed inter-institutional cooperative agreements with Villanova University, Eastern University, Arcadia University, Cabrini College, Chestnut Hill College, Gwynedd-Mercy College, Holy Family University, Immaculata University, and Neumann College. These agreements allow for cross-registration and the sharing of library resources between the institutions.

Rosemont also offers study abroad programs, internships, individualized majors, an early assurance medical program and other Nursing Programs with Drexel University College of Medicine, accelerated BA and MA programs, and the Cornelian Scholars program for early acceptance to Rosemont's graduate programs.

School of Graduate Studies

Rosemont College's School of Graduate Studies offers the following co-educational graduate programs that award the Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, or the Master of Education degrees:

• M.A. in Counseling Psychology

School Counseling with Elementary Certification School Counseling with Secondary Certification Human Services Counseling with preparation for Professional Licensure with an Optional Concentration in Gerontology

• M. A. in English

Concentration in Literature Concentration in Writing

• M.A. in English & Publishing

Concentrations in Writing/Editing, Marketing/Sales or Digital Design

• M.F.A. in Creative Writing

• M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction/Elementary Certification

• M.Ed. in Technology in Education

• Instructional Technology Specialist Certification

Courses are scheduled throughout the calendar year on evenings and weekends, and class enrollment is kept deliberately small to maximize contact with peers and expert faculty-practitioners. Students benefit from active involvement in the learning process–through research, discussion, simulations, and supervised field experiences.

School of Continuing Studies

The School of Continuing Studies offers accelerated degree programs, certificates, and corporate training. The accelerated degree programs are completed in five-week sessions, normally meeting once a week for four hours. The accelerated graduate courses are completed in seven-week sessions or over a weekend.

The academic focus of the accelerated degree programs is on relevant and practical knowledge and techniques. Small class size and a seminar atmosphere complement the learning experience. All faculty are working professionals with at least a master's degree. Accelerated degree students may take classes at our main campus, our center-city Philadelphia campus, or online.

The School of Continuing Studies offer the following undergraduate and graduate degrees and certifications:

• Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Development
• Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication

• Bachelor of Science in Management
• Bachelor of Science in Management online
• Bachelor of Science in Marketing
• Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting

• Master of Science in Management
• Master of Business Administration

• Accelerated Graduate Certificate in Strategic Management for Women
• Accelerated Graduate Certificate in Marketing

Athletics

Rosemont is a Division III member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), offering intercollegiate competition in basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Rosemont is a charter member of the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC).

A new lacrosse and field hockey field, plus the recent addition of the state of the art McClosky Fitness Center, are some of the amenities Rosemont athletes and the entire College community enjoy.

Notable alumnae

• Sister Marie Anita Burt, O.P. (1899-1975)
• Pat Ciarrocchi
• Linda Fiorentino
• Patricia Kennedy Lawford

External links

• Rosemont College Official web site