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Caring In The Home And On The Mission Field Lead Student To Nursing

posted Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 7:06am

The second oldest of 11 children, Mary Beth Heneghan grew up in an environment where it was necessary to take on a little extra responsibility caring for others. It seems only natural that she would pursue a degree in nursing. Beginning her second year at Maria, Heneghan is an honor student and is enjoying her…

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A Generation Ages — Maria’s Gerontology Certificate Program

posted Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 7:03am

We’ve all heard about the aging of the baby boom generation. Maria’s Gerontology Certificate Program is helping to meet that need in the Capital Region. A comprehensive overview of the aging process, the Gerontology Certificate Program is designed for professionals and paraprofessionals employed in the delivery of services to the aged, for those who hope…

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Preparing Students to Compete in Business Today

posted Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 8:48pm

Does the business world fascinate you? Have you been told you have a “head for business?” Why not let Maria be the first step toward obtaining a rewarding business career. With associate degrees in accounting and management, and both an associate degree and certificate in paralegal, Maria is known for graduating students who are well…

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Using Art To Get Through Grief

posted Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 8:40pm

Rebekah Near, LCAT, CAGS, will brings “Healing Grief through the Arts” to Maria’s Bereavement courses. According to Near, the course is a mixture of experiential arts, and uses what is called “intermodal expressive arts therapy.” This type of therapy is achieved by moving from one modality to the next. “For example, we might start with a…

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