Immaculata University
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Immaculata University is a Catholic University on King Road in East Whiteland Township, Chester County
, Pennsylvania
.
in 1920. It was the first Catholic college for women in the Philadelphia area. The name was changed to Immaculata College in 1929.
Founded by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
, Immaculata is part of the greater IHM community, which includes the neighboring House of Studies and an academy for girls. The University became coeducation
al in the fall of 2005.
The current location of Immaculata University is a tract of land in Chester County, Pennsylvania
, on the Main Line near Malvern, purchased by the sisters in 1906. The original 198 acre (0.80127828 km²) plot has grown to 373 acres (1.5 km²) since that time.
In June 2002, Immaculata College received confirmation of university status from the Pennsylvania Department of Education
. Effective August 2002, the college is now known as Immaculata University.
Campus Ministry encourages students to pray and become involved in helping others.
Carol Night is an annual gathering in the Villa Maria Rotunda around the Christmas tree where the students gather for music and chorale students singing Christmas carols.
Spirituality Under the Dome is a program that provides space for prayer, presenters, and performers.
The Immaculata Leadership Institute is a program which develops religious leadership.
Majors
Online Degree Programs
Bachelor Degree Programs
Associate Degree Programs
Certificate Programs
Post Baccalaureate Education Certifications
Free math tutoring is available.
A special Writing Center encourages and supports writing talents.
The school offers peer tutors.
Men's Teams:
Women's Teams:
Conference: Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC)
Affiliation: NCAA Division III
Nickname: Mighty Macs
Colors: Blue and White
IU Softball Field (grass)
IU Baseball Stadium (grass) – 600 capacity
There is a Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) which encourages athletics.
s, from 1972 to 1974, a pivotal time in the history of women's collegiate sports. The Mighty Macs, during the early 1970s, were featured on a SportsCenter
special on March 23, 2008.
The story of the basketball team was adapted into a movie, The Mighty Macs
, which was released in 2011.
The Admissions & Financial Aid Building
Plans for the new Admissions and Financial Aid building began with a groundbreaking ceremony in late April 2011. Construction completion is expected in January 2012. The Admissions and Financial Aid department is currently located in Lourdes Hall.
The Alumnae Hall contains an 1150 seat amphitheater, Open Door café, large and small gyms, pool, fitness center, and sports offices.
The Bruder Center {Mary A. Bruder Center} focuses on Campus Health Services (Nurses and Visiting Doctor), Counseling Services and Career Development Offices.
DeChantal Hall is a residential hall containing 154 residential rooms with kitchenettes on most floors, student and study lounges, and laundry facilities.
The Faculty Center contains Faculty Offices and Administrative Offices of the College of Undergraduate Studies.
Besides containing the library, The Gabriele Library has a computer laboratory.
Gillet Hall contains the Faculty Residences, mainly used by the IHM Sisters. The building is named after Father Louis Gillet.
The Good Counsel Hall is the university’s first main classroom building. It contains a bookstore, Humanities Department, and Music Listening Rooms.
Lourdes Hall serves as a residential hall with 60 residential rooms and the Great Hall for large events and functions.
Loyola Hall is the university’s second main classroom building and contains Administrative Offices—College of Graduate Studies, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Amphitheaters, Art, Education, Mathematics, Psychology, Science Departments, Computer Centers, Curriculum Library, Laboratories, Writing and Math Centers, Java City Snack Shop.
The $2.5 million Center for Nursing and Allied Health Sciences opened in January 2005 in the University’s Loyola Hall. The new center houses the nursing facilities for the Master’s in nursing (MSN) degree program; and the RN to BSN accelerated program; and provides other amenities to the 2,000+ other students who attend classes in the College of LifeLong Learning and the College of Graduate Studies. Features of the center include a dining area with computer stations, a resource library, faculty offices, and a 40-seat amphitheater with “smart” desks and wired podium.
Nazareth Hall was built in 1936, as an expansion of Villa Maria (1908–1926). It contains the Main Dining Hall, Guest Dining Room, Faculty Offices, the Main Chapel, Post Office, and Plant Operations
Located in Villa Maria Hall are the University Administrative Offices, 67 Residential Rooms, and the Rotunda.
Chester County, Pennsylvania
-State parks:*French Creek State Park*Marsh Creek State Park*White Clay Creek Preserve-Demographics:As of the 2010 census, the county was 85.5% White, 6.1% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American or Alaskan Native, 3.9% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian, 1.8% were two or more races, and 2.4% were...
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
.
History
Immaculata was founded as Villa Maria College, a women's collegeWomen's colleges in the United States
Women's colleges in the United States are single-sex U.S. institutions of higher education that exclude or limit males from admission. They are often liberal arts colleges...
in 1920. It was the first Catholic college for women in the Philadelphia area. The name was changed to Immaculata College in 1929.
Founded by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary are a Catholic teaching order for women. It is divided among three separate congregations. The original community of the order is headquartered in Monroe, Michigan. The Mother house currently houses more than 400 sisters, more than 100 of which...
, Immaculata is part of the greater IHM community, which includes the neighboring House of Studies and an academy for girls. The University became coeducation
Coeducation
Mixed-sex education, also known as coeducation or co-education, is the integrated education of male and female persons in the same institution. It is the opposite of single-sex education...
al in the fall of 2005.
The current location of Immaculata University is a tract of land in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Chester County, Pennsylvania
-State parks:*French Creek State Park*Marsh Creek State Park*White Clay Creek Preserve-Demographics:As of the 2010 census, the county was 85.5% White, 6.1% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American or Alaskan Native, 3.9% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian, 1.8% were two or more races, and 2.4% were...
, on the Main Line near Malvern, purchased by the sisters in 1906. The original 198 acre (0.80127828 km²) plot has grown to 373 acres (1.5 km²) since that time.
In June 2002, Immaculata College received confirmation of university status from the Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pennsylvania Department of Education
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is the executive department of the state charged with K-12 and adult educational budgeting, management and guidelines. As the state education agency, its activities are directed by Pennsylvania's Secretary of Education, Gerald L. Zahorchak...
. Effective August 2002, the college is now known as Immaculata University.
Student life
Campus Ministry encourages students to pray and become involved in helping others.
Carol Night is an annual gathering in the Villa Maria Rotunda around the Christmas tree where the students gather for music and chorale students singing Christmas carols.
Spirituality Under the Dome is a program that provides space for prayer, presenters, and performers.
The Immaculata Leadership Institute is a program which develops religious leadership.
Academics
College of Undergraduate studiesMajors
| Accounting | Allied Health | Biology | Biology/Psychology | Business Administration |
| Business - Computer IT Ed | Chemistry | Communication | Criminology – Sociology | Economics |
| Education | English | Exercise Science | Family Consumer Science | Education |
| Fashion Merchandising | Finance | French | General Science | Health Care Management |
| History | Information Technology | International Business | Marketing Management | Mathematics |
| Mathematics Computer Science | Music | Music Education | Music Therapy | Nursing |
| Nutrition – Dietetics | Political Science International Rel. | Psychology | Sociology | Social Work |
| Spanish | Spanish /Psychology | Spanish/ Social Work | Theology | Undecided/Exploratory Studies |
Minors
| Accounting | American and British Literature | Biology | Business | Chemistry |
| Communication | Criminology | Economics | Entrepreneurship | Exercise Science-Pre-Physical Therapy |
| Exercise Science – Sport Management | Fashion Merchandising | Film Studies | Finance | Food Service Management |
| French | Graphic Arts | History | Human Resource Management | Information Technology |
| Internal Audit | Irish Studies | Liturgical Studies | Management Information Systems | Marketing |
| Mathematics | Middle East Studies | Music | Music Technology | Nutrition |
| Philosophy | Politics | Public Relations | Social Work | Sociology |
| Spanish | Sport Management | Studio Arts | Theology |
Certifications
The University is also authorized to grant Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) certification as or for:| Elementary and Secondary School Principal | Elementary School Counselor | Secondary School Counselor | Elementary Certification |
| Secondary Certification | School Nurse | Letter of Eligibility-School District Superintendent | School Psychologist |
| Special EducationSupervisor | Special Education | Supervisor Single Subject | Supervisor Curriculum and Instruction |
Certificates
| Accountancy Certificate | ESL Program Specialist | Health Care Services | Organizational Effectiveness | Teaching Language to Speakers of Other Languages |
Programs by Profession
| Education: Cultural and Linguistic Diversity, Educational Leadership and Nutrition and Dietetics | |
| Healthcare: Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Health Care Services Music Therapy, Nursing and Nutrition and Dietetics. | |
| Business: Cultural and Linguistic Diversity, Organization Leadership, Public Relations |
College of LifeLong Learning
Accelerated Degree Programs| BA in Financial Management | BA in Human Performance Management | BS in Nursing-RN to BSN | Associate’s Degree in Business Administration | BA in Health Care Management |
| BA Information Technology in Business | BA in Organization Dynamics |
Online Degree Programs
| BA in Financial Management | BA in Human Performance Management | BA in Health Care Management | BA in Organization Dynamics |
Bachelor Degree Programs
| Accounting | Allied Health | Biology | Biology/Psychology | Business Administration |
| Chemistry | Chemistry/Biology | Communication | Computer Science/Mathematics | English |
| Exercise Science | Family and Consumer Science | Education | Fashion Merchandising | Finance |
| Food Service Management | French | General Science | History | Information Technology |
| International Business/Foreign Language | Liberal Studies | Marketing Management | Mathematics | Music |
| Music Education | Music Therapy | Nutrition | Political Science/International Relations | Psychology |
| Spanish | Spanish/Psychology | Spanish/Social Work | Sociology | Sociology/Criminology |
| Theology |
Associate Degree Programs
| Accounting | Allied Health with Concentration in Nursing | Biology | Business Administration | Communication |
| English | Fashion Merchandising | Food Service Management | History/Politics | Information Technology |
| Professional Spanish | Theology and Cult |
Certificate Programs
| Accounting | Computers in Business | Foreign Language | Literature and Culture | Information Technology |
| Internal Auditing | Irish Studies | John Paul II Studies | Management | Middle East Studies |
| Professional Communication | Studio Art | Theology |
Post Baccalaureate Education Certifications
| Biology | Business/Computer/Information Technology | Chemistry | Early Childhood | Elementary Education | |
| Elementary/Special Education | English | Family Consumer Science | Education | French | General Science |
| History | Mathematics | Music | School Nurse | Spanish |
Other
An "Honors" track is available.Free math tutoring is available.
A special Writing Center encourages and supports writing talents.
The school offers peer tutors.
Certificates
| Accounting | Computers in Business | Foreign Language | Literature and Culture | Graphic Arts |
| Information Tech | Internal Audit | Irish Studies | John Paul II Studies | Management |
| Middle East Studies | Professional Communications | Studio Art | Theology |
College of Graduate studies
Doctoral Programs| Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) | Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) |
Master of Arts Programs
| Cultural and Linguistic Diversity | Counseling Psychology | Educational Leadership | Leadership Studies | Music Therapy |
| Nutrition and Dietetics | Public Relations | Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) |
Certificates of Advanced Proficiency
(Open only to students in Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology)| Drug and Alcohol Education | Psychological Testing | Integrative Psychotherapy | Human and Cultural Diversity | Psychodynamic Psychotherapy |
| Neuropsychological Assessment |
General Information
Varsity Teams: 19 (nine men's, 10 women's)Men's Teams:
| Baseball | Lacrosse |
| Basketball | Soccer |
| Cross Country | Tennis |
| Golf | Track & Field (Indoor and Outdoor) |
Women's Teams:
| Basketball | Cross Country |
| Field Hockey | Lacrosse |
| Soccer | Softball |
| Tennis | Track & Field (Indoor and Outdoor) |
| Volleyball |
Conference: Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC)
Affiliation: NCAA Division III
Nickname: Mighty Macs
Colors: Blue and White
Home Fields
Draper Walsh Stadium (Sprint turf surface) for field hockey, lacrosse, and soccer – 1,000 capacityIU Softball Field (grass)
IU Baseball Stadium (grass) – 600 capacity
There is a Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) which encourages athletics.
Recognition
The Immaculata Mighty Macs were crowned national champions at three consecutive AIAW basketball tournamentAIAW Women's Basketball Tournament
-1973 tournament:The 1973 AIAW Women's Basketball Tournament was held on March 22–25, 1973. The host site was Queens College in Flushing, New York...
s, from 1972 to 1974, a pivotal time in the history of women's collegiate sports. The Mighty Macs, during the early 1970s, were featured on a SportsCenter
SportsCenter
SportsCenter is a daily sports news television show, and the flagship program of American cable network ESPN since the network launched on September 7, 1979. Originally broadcast only daily, SportsCenter is now shown up to twelve times a day, replaying the day's scores and highlights from major...
special on March 23, 2008.
The story of the basketball team was adapted into a movie, The Mighty Macs
The Mighty Macs (film)
The Mighty Macs is a 2009 film by director Tim Chambers. It stars Carla Gugino in the lead role of Cathy Rush, a Hall of Fame women's basketball coach...
, which was released in 2011.
Campus
The campus consists of a number of buildings.The Admissions & Financial Aid Building
Plans for the new Admissions and Financial Aid building began with a groundbreaking ceremony in late April 2011. Construction completion is expected in January 2012. The Admissions and Financial Aid department is currently located in Lourdes Hall.
The Alumnae Hall contains an 1150 seat amphitheater, Open Door café, large and small gyms, pool, fitness center, and sports offices.
The Bruder Center {Mary A. Bruder Center} focuses on Campus Health Services (Nurses and Visiting Doctor), Counseling Services and Career Development Offices.
DeChantal Hall is a residential hall containing 154 residential rooms with kitchenettes on most floors, student and study lounges, and laundry facilities.
The Faculty Center contains Faculty Offices and Administrative Offices of the College of Undergraduate Studies.
Besides containing the library, The Gabriele Library has a computer laboratory.
Gillet Hall contains the Faculty Residences, mainly used by the IHM Sisters. The building is named after Father Louis Gillet.
The Good Counsel Hall is the university’s first main classroom building. It contains a bookstore, Humanities Department, and Music Listening Rooms.
Lourdes Hall serves as a residential hall with 60 residential rooms and the Great Hall for large events and functions.
Loyola Hall is the university’s second main classroom building and contains Administrative Offices—College of Graduate Studies, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Amphitheaters, Art, Education, Mathematics, Psychology, Science Departments, Computer Centers, Curriculum Library, Laboratories, Writing and Math Centers, Java City Snack Shop.
The $2.5 million Center for Nursing and Allied Health Sciences opened in January 2005 in the University’s Loyola Hall. The new center houses the nursing facilities for the Master’s in nursing (MSN) degree program; and the RN to BSN accelerated program; and provides other amenities to the 2,000+ other students who attend classes in the College of LifeLong Learning and the College of Graduate Studies. Features of the center include a dining area with computer stations, a resource library, faculty offices, and a 40-seat amphitheater with “smart” desks and wired podium.
Nazareth Hall was built in 1936, as an expansion of Villa Maria (1908–1926). It contains the Main Dining Hall, Guest Dining Room, Faculty Offices, the Main Chapel, Post Office, and Plant Operations
Located in Villa Maria Hall are the University Administrative Offices, 67 Residential Rooms, and the Rotunda.
External links
- Immaculata University
- Believe in Immaculata
- http://www.ihmimmaculata.org