University of Scranton Online Degrees

Scranton University Online - The Mission of the University
The University of Scranton is a Catholic and Jesuit university animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those who share in its way of proceeding. The University is a community dedicated to the freedom of inquiry and personal development fundamental to the growth in wisdom and integrity of all who share in its life.

University of Scranton History
A comprehensive, co-educational institution, The University of Scranton is, by tradition, choice and heartfelt commitment, a Catholic and Jesuit university. Founded in 1888 as Saint Thomas College by the Most Reverend William G. O’Hara, D.D., the first bishop of Scranton, it achieved university status in 1938, and was entrusted to the care of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) in 1942.

University of Scranton Students
Our student population is approximately 4,800, including adult, part-time and graduate students. The 3,800 full-time undergraduate students come from 29 states and 12 foreign countries. About 950 students enroll each year as freshmen. About 80% of all full-time freshmen live on campus.

Online Faculty Support offers extended interaction with program faculty and classmates through virtual office hours, faculty monitored chat rooms, message boards and email, ensuring an engaging and rewarding educational experience. In fact, many students will find that they are actually learning, participating and enjoying themselves - more in this online program than they ever did in a traditional classroom!

We have listed the current degree programs for your convenience. If you have specific program questions, or if you would like to learn more about enrollment, please complete the online information request form for comprehensive details.

Please click the following link to request admission, enrollment, or any other additional information regarding this school over our secure servers: University of Scranton Online Information Request.

Accreditation and Association

The University is fully accredited by:

• Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
• The International Association for Management Education (AACSB)
• Pennsylvania Department of Education
• Accrediting Commission on Education for Health Services Administration (ACEHSA)
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) (accreditation with probation)
• The Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE)
• Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education/APTA
• Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
• Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

In addition, the University holds memberships in numerous educational associations, such as the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, the National Association for Foreign Student Affairs, the Pennsylvania Council for International Education, the Pennsylvania Association of Graduate Schools and the Council of Graduate Schools.

Please click the following link to request admission, enrollment, or any other additional information regarding this school over our secure servers: University of Scranton Online Information Request.