Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education

Overview

Dr. Joellen Maples, Dean

Welcome to the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education at St. John Fisher University. Our curriculum is grounded in inclusive practice. We believe that teaching all people requires professional educators and executive leaders who have mastered the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to address the diversity represented by the populations they serve. All children and all adults have a right to enjoy high-quality educational and workplace experiences designed by experts who are deeply and fully committed to the profession of education and the responsibilities of leadership.

Our graduate programs in education are designed to deepen, extend, and enhance the professional knowledge of educators, leaders, and executives. Initial certification programs allow graduate candidates whose baccalaureate degrees are in areas other than education to obtain New York state certification in childhood and special education or adolescence and special education. Teaching professionals with initial certification in childhood and adolescence may specialize in the critical needs areas of literacy or library media. Graduate candidates with initial certification can qualify for professional certification through our master’s degree programs. Teachers who have experience in leadership roles may enroll in the School Building Leader and School Building/School District Leader programs. Educators and executives may challenge themselves at the highest level of study in our Ed.D. in Executive Leadership program, where a cohort-based modular structure provides a rigorous yet accessible program of study leading to a terminal degree. The School also offers its approved Ed.D. in Executive Leadership at Iona University in New Rochelle, New York, ( extension site).

Graduate programs in teacher education and educational leadership are registered with the New York State Education Department and are nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The School of Education and its related educational programs are located in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education building and the James S. Alesi Academic Center, state-of-the-art facilities with advanced technological capacity.

Wegmans School of Nursing

Overview

Dr. Patricia Gatlin, Dean
Dr. Colleen Donegan, Associate Dean of Graduate Affairs
Dr. Tara Sacco, Graduate Nursing Program Chair
Dr. Eric Ledwin, Program Director, Nurse Anesthesia Program

In March 2006, St. John Fisher University opened the Wegmans School of Nursing, named in honor of Robert and Peggy Wegman, longtime friends and benefactors of the University. The Wegmans School of Nursing houses the undergraduate and graduate programs in nursing and the graduate program in mental health counseling.

The mission of the School is to create an individualized teaching and learning environment that supports the special needs and values of students seeking roles in licensed, credentialed, and certified professions. Founded in the Basilian tradition and guided by ethical and professional standards, the School prepares individuals who are committed to lives of service and the values of intellectual engagement, social responsibility, and respect for diversity.

The Wegmans School of Nursing is dedicated to graduating professional mental health counselors and advanced-practice nurses who will provide expert, compassionate, and ethical care and be leaders in health-care.  To promote an internalized standard of excellence in practice, the School fosters academic and clinical practice environments for students that provide the opportunity for student and faculty to engage in the following:

• Active involvement in the quest for knowledge
• Professional competence
• Collaborative relationships
• Ongoing personal growth
• Flexibility and openness to change
• Effective communication
• Modeling of professional behaviors
• Community involvement

The School’s baccalaureate, master’s, and DNP programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 463-6930.

The mental health counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education

Overview

Joellen Maples, Dean
Whitney Rapp, Associate Dean
Kathleen Broikou, Chair of Undergraduate Programs in Inclusive Education

Welcome to the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education at St. John Fisher University. Our curriculum is grounded in inclusive practice comprised of theoretical and experiential learning that prepares teacher candidates to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions essential to teach all children. All coursework and fieldwork moves candidates toward the attainment of learning objectives based on a conceptual framework dedicated to the achievement of social justice through the central tenets of teaching: respecting and addressing the diversity of all learners, promoting achievement for each individual, developing compassionate practice, pursuing knowledge continuously, and providing comprehensive service to the communities and individuals we serve. All undergraduate programs are registered with the New York State Education Department and are nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Our high-quality programs of study incorporate the liberal arts, with professional preparation in the science, craft, and art of teaching. All programs embed curriculum in practice situated in schools. The School of Education and its related educational programs are located in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Building, a state-of-the-art facility with advanced technological capacity.

Criteria for Continuation Into School of Education Teacher Certification Programs

All candidates, including transfer students, are accepted into the School of Education upon admission to the University.  In order to continue in their programs, candidates must do the following:

• Submit a complete and acceptable application
• Establish a cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Earn acceptable ratings on key assessments
• Demonstrate professional dispositions
• Engage in candidate support plan, if recommended
• Earn a final grade of at least “C” or higher in all courses in the inclusive education programs required for certification and additional courses required for certification

Wegmans School of Nursing

Overview

Patricia Gatlin, Dean
Lori Dambaugh, Associate Dean
Alison Simpson, Chair of Undergraduate Program
Melissa Bourne, Program Director, RN/BS Program
Crystal Dobri, Director of Experiential Learning
Caroline Critchlow, Assistant Dean for Curriculum and Program Evaluation

Kylene Abraham, Stephanie Bartlett, Melissa Bourne, Desireé Branson, Holly Brown, Crystal Dobri, Elizabeth Dollinger, Colleen Dwyer Donegan, Jennifer Fernaays, Susan Frederick, Katherine Grams, Heather Hamilton, Joy Hogan, Pamela Herendeen, Deborah Hurley, Corey Jackson, Amy Jerum, Allison LaPietra, Katherine Ledwin, Pamela Mapstone, Cyrus Marcy, Natalie Masco-Dixon, Heather McGrane Minton, Marcie McMahon, Henry Moscicki, Alexis Munding, Allison Nickel, Karen Parker, Katherine Rowles, Erin Sabo, Tara Sacco, Lilly Schwedfeger, Lindsay Shor, Alison Simpson, Michelle Slymon, Maria Wheelock, Eileen Wilbert, Melinda Zalewski

The Wegmans School of Nursing provides a broad liberal arts and professional program of study/experience that prepares graduates to positively influence health outcomes for culturally diverse individuals, families, and communities in a rapidly changing, highly complex health care environment. Baccalaureate nurses are socialized to the roles of clinical nursing care provider, health care manager, change agent, health advocate, teacher, counselor, scholar, and leader. The commitment to “goodness, discipline, and knowledge” at St. John Fisher University creates an environment that uniquely contributes to the values and scholarship essential to excellence in nursing education.

The undergraduate nursing curriculum is grounded in both the knowledge/theory base of the discipline of nursing and the art/science of evidence-based practice. A holistic view of the person is fundamental to the study of the science of nursing, which has the goal of promoting health throughout the wellness/illness/death continuum within the context of internal and external environments. Required courses provide the opportunity for the student to develop aptitude in: critical thinking, ethical decision making, processing complex information, establishing/maintaining therapeutic relationships, and providing/coordinating care, as well as socioeconomic analysis, interdisciplinary collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and self-appraisal.

School of Business

Overview

Daniel Connolly, Dean
Joon Yong Seo, Associate Dean
Kristin Lennarz, Assistant Dean and Director of the MBA Program

Omar Watts, Chair, Department of Accounting and Finance
Andrew Gallan, Chair, Department of Management and Marketing

Guided by St. John Fisher University’s core values of Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge, the School of Business develops globally minded leaders who are principled, purpose-driven, and goal-oriented.  Our graduates are equipped to make thoughtful business decisions that integrate conscience, compassion, and data-informed insight.  We deliver transformative undergraduate and graduate business education through high-impact, hands-on learning experiences—both inside and beyond the classroom.  These experiences prepare students for a lifetime of personal fulfillment, professional success, and responsible global citizenship.

Our commitment to developing adaptable, lifelong learners who are both Day 1 Ready and future-proof ensures that graduates enter the workforce equipped with the critical skills, knowledge, and mindset to make meaningful contributions to their organizations and communities. They are prepared to lead with integrity and purpose, succeed in their chosen fields, and confidently navigate career transitions by leveraging the portable, transferable skills they have cultivated.

The School of Business has been continuously accredited by AACSB International since 2003. This prestigious accreditation represents the highest standard of excellence in business education and reflects our ongoing commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement through a systematic and rigorous peer review process

The School is comprised of two academic departments:  the Department of Accounting and Finance and the Department of Management and Marketing.  It offers five undergraduate degree programs and one graduate degree program.

Undergraduate Program Offerings:

Degree Programs:

• B.S. in Accounting
• B.S. in Finance
  Financial Planning Track
  Corporate Finance Track
• B.S. in Management
• B.S. in Marketing
• B.S. in Business Administration (Online Adult Degree Completion Program)

Minors and Certificate Programs:

• Accounting Certificate
• Minors in Accounting, Corporate Finance, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Financial Planning, Management, Marketing and Professional Sales

Graduate Program Offerings:

• •  MBA

•      Accounting Concentration*
•      General Management Concentration
•      Health Systems Management Concentration
•      Pharmaceutical Industry Concentration

*The Accounting concentration is the only concentration that provides preparation for CPA licensure in New York State. Students wishing to prepare for CPA licensure should ensure that their specific courses meet the requirements for their state.

School of Arts and Sciences

Overview

Ann Marie Fallon, Dean
Melissa Goodwin, Associate Dean of Curriculum and Instruction and Director of the Fisher Core
Tyler Woodward, Assistant Dean of Assessment and Administration

Arts and Sciences is at the core of a Fisher education. We offer graduate and undergraduate degrees and minors in more than 20 undergraduate academic disciplines. The Fisher Core, required of every undergraduate student, reflects the deeply held values of the University and provides students with a broad and engaged liberal arts education that prepares them to be lifelong learners and leaders in our community.  Every degree program in the School allows students the freedom to explore their field and to understand how to apply their learning into future careers. Students often double major or minor in multiple areas, taking advantage of the clear pathways towards degree completion and the multiple opportunities to explore their favorite subjects and to pursue their passions and their vocations.

The School of Arts and Sciences prepares students for careers and graduate programs in a range of fields: from cybersecurity to the law, from film production to chemical analysis.

We offer pre-law, pre-medical and pre-dental programs. We collaborate closely with the School of Business to support an accelerated MBA. We have accelerated degrees in collaboration with the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education, the Wegmans School of Nursing, and the Wegmans School of Pharmacy to enable students to complete accelerated graduate educational programs in mental health counseling, education and pharmaceutical studies.

We offer a wide variety or undergraduate research experiences from students from life sciences to history, support robust study abroad programs and provide advising support for students to pursue internationally competitive scholarship programs like Fulbright and Goldwater.

Perhaps most importantly, our highly qualified faculty actively engage with all our students to support the pursuit of their goals and their passions.

School of Business

Overview

Daniel Connolly – Dean
Joon Yong Seo  – Associate Dean
Kristin Lennarz – Assistant Dean & MBA Program Director

Omar Watts – Chair, Department of Accounting and Finance
Andrew Gallan – Chair, Department of Management and Marketing

Guided by St. John Fisher University’s core values of Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge, the School of Business develops globally minded leaders who are principled, purpose-driven, and goal-oriented.  Graduates are equipped to make thoughtful business decisions that integrate conscience, compassion, and data-informed insight.  We deliver transformative graduate business education through high-impact, hands-on learning experiences—both inside and beyond the classroom.  These experiences prepare learners for a lifetime of personal fulfillment, professional success, and responsible global citizenship.

Our commitment to developing adaptable, lifelong learners ensures that graduates enter the workforce equipped with the critical skills, knowledge, and mindset to make meaningful contributions to their organizations and communities.  They are prepared to lead with integrity and purpose, succeed in their chosen fields, and confidently navigate career transitions by leveraging the portable, transferable skills they have cultivated.

The School of Business has been continuously accredited by AACSB International since 2003. This prestigious accreditation represents the highest standard of excellence in business education and reflects our ongoing commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement through a systematic and rigorous peer review process.

The School is comprised of two academic departments:  the Department of Accounting and Finance and the Department of Management and Marketing.

Graduate Program Offerings:

• MBA
• • Accounting Concentration
  • General Management Concentration
  • Health Systems Management Concentration
  • Pharmaceutical Industry Concentration