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Meet the Dean
DEAN
Dean, Beverly K. Fine School of the Sciences
Thank you for your interest in the Beverly K. Fine School of the Sciences at ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ. We offer a variety of programs, all of which prepare students with the discipline knowledge, critical thinking and interpersonal skills, and professional experience to meet the challenges of the 21st century. In our programs, you will engage in hands-on, inquiry-based learning at all levels of the curriculum. You will work in teams to solve problems, design and conduct experiments, and analyze data and information. Through independent research experiences, you will develop strong critical thinking skills and the ability to think and work across disciplines. You will also gain practical knowledge and professional connections in your chosen career path through participation in our research and internship capstone experiences.
Our students develop close mentoring relationships with the faculty through independent research experiences, personalized advising, and extracurricular activities. We are dedicated to creating an engaging, supportive environment where you can explore, develop, and succeed in achieving your academic and career goals. As a result, graduates from the Beverly K. Fine School of the Sciences are uniquely prepared personally and professionally for success in their chosen fields.
We welcome you to explore the sciences and mathematics at ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ, and look forward to seeing you on campus!
Merrie Durmowicz, Ph.D.
Dean, Beverly K. Fine School of the Sciences
“There has never been a more exciting time to be part of the Fine School of the Sciences. Our majors combine scientific and mathematical theory with real world experiences- internships and mentored research opportunities- to prepare our students for employment and for entry into graduate and professional schools. Our dedicated faculty are committed to working with each of our students to ensure their success.”
School of Education
Preparing Teachers for Classrooms Today and Tomorrow
Programs of Study
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Meet the Dean
“Our close-knit learning community offers a strategic combination of field placement experiences that begin early and culminate in a year-long senior internship, coursework that focuses on the current science of learning knowledge, equitable opportunities to apply that knowledge in a strengths-based environment, and individualized support and attention that will help you to become a teacher who positively impacts the lives of students.”
Dr. Beth E. Kobett
Dean, School of Education
A Closer Look
Elementary Education Student Teaching Placement
Education Classroom in the Manning Academic Center
Education Classroom in the Manning Academic Center
Meet Our Students & Alumni
Stepping through the Doors of Success
Justice Simpson
Elementary Education, B.S. to M.S. in Integrative Learning
“Stevenson gives me the hands-on experience I need that tells me that I’m making the right decision and making a true impact in the classroom each time I go.”
School of Education News
Three Elementary Education majors received University awards at Commencement on May 14. Kylah Hardy received the Rosemary Elliott Harder Award for Creative Leadership, Valeria Quintanilla Carranza received the Marion and Henry J. Knott Achievement Award, and Jessica Reinartz received the…
Ebony Janey, Early Childhood Education graduate, is the recipient of the 2024 Maryland Association of Teacher Educators (MATE) Distinguished Teacher Candidate Award. Ms. Janey consistently exhibited exceptional academic achievement, unwavering dedication, and remarkable perseverance. Her commitment to addressing the needs…
The School of Education hosted its third annual Welcome to the Profession Teachers Pinning Ceremony on May 10 in Rockland Banquet Room. Dr. Beth Kobett, Dean of the School of Education, welcomed the graduating seniors, their families and invited guests,…
Five Education majors and two faculty members presented at the 2024 Paul D. Lack Scholars Showcase on April 26. The Showcase celebrates faculty and student research, scholarship, and creative works. Four seniors presented with Dr. David Nicholson, Professor of Education,…
Sandra R. Berman School of Nursing and Health Professions
Start Your Career in Healthcare
The Sandra R. Berman School of Nursing and Health Professions provides students with the tools they need to succeed after graduation in the evolving world of healthcare.
Whether you are interested in becoming a nurse or working in medicine as a medical laboratory scientist, we offer comprehensive courses in these fields to prepare you for professional success.
As a required part of our programs, students will complete experiential learning opportunities like clinical experiences and/or practicums which allow them to learn by doing. Students from any major can apply to medical school or other health professions programs upon graduation as long as they take the necessary pre-requisite courses and experiences during their time at Stevenson.
Programs of Study
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Experience the Sandra R. Berman School of Nursing and Health Professions, where hi-fidelity simulations give our students the practical skills, knowledge, and mindset for the real-life situations they will encounter as nurses.
Susannah Lehr, a nursing student, talks about the opportunities for Stevenson students to excel not only in the class but also as a member of the campus community.
Stevenson’s Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science combines the sciences of biology and chemistry with medicine and the clinical sciences.
Meet the Dean
Dean Roskes, Ph.D.
Interim Dean, Beverly K. Fine School of Nursing and Health Professions
A Closer Look
Manning Academic Center Nursing Resource Center
Manning Academic Center Nursing Resource Center
Manning Academic Center Nursing Resource Center
Manning Academic Center Nursing Resource Center
Manning Academic Center Nursing Resource Center
Manning Academic Center Nursing Resource Center
Sandra R. Berman School of Nursing and Health Professionals News
Human infection with parasitic worms can be devastating. Over a quarter of all humans are infected by parasites. Infection can be chronic,“leading to pain, malnutrition, physical disabilities, delayed development, deformity, social stigma or a burden on family members caring for…
In November 2018, the Louisiana Department of Health received a call about two patients, one thought to have viral pneumonia and the other an unknown respiratory illness. Both were hospitalized and treated with medicines for pneumonia, yet their symptoms would…
The weather was beautiful on Friday, October 4th for Mustangs Make a Difference Day! The day includes all of the First-Year Seminar classes, as well as some clubs and organizations. This campus-wide day of service for students, faculty and staff…
Imagine you are a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) in a large teaching hospital. After running a routine specimen for a 38 year-old female who was admitted for abdominal pain and weakness, you obtain these lab results: BUN: 18 (7-20 mg/dl)…
Visual Arts & Design Portfolios
In the School of Design, Arts, and Communication at ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ, we recognize that students in the visual arts and design programs have special talents and experiences that will be shown best in a portfolio of work. Therefore, we allow students planning to major in Fashion Design, Film & Moving Image, and Graphic Design to submit a portfolio of work to be considered for talent-based scholarships. Portfolio submissions are used for scholarship consideration and will not negatively impact a student’s acceptance to ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ or the art and design programs within.
Portfolio Tips
- Select only your best work to present as professionally as possible.
- Select only original work of your own creation. Students should not submit work that is copied from photographs, films, television, illustrations, or other sources.
- Select work that best showcases your talent and areas of interest.
- Include work that is strong even if it is outside of your intended major (e.g. A film student may submit drawings, paintings, photographs, or screenplays for review.)
- Select 2-D, 3D, and/or multimedia work.
- Select work that shows your creative thinking and understanding of art and design principles.
- Digital work and work in time-based media should demonstrate a basic understanding of composition and the ability to use relevant technology effectively.
- Portfolios will be evaluated based upon the following criteria: creativity; level of experience as reflected in the range of work; aesthetics/craft; the essay
Applicant Instructions
The portfolio consists of:
- a portfolio of 10 examples or up to ten minutes of time-based media including, but not limited to: fine art, design, digital works, fashion design, graphic design, film, animation, illustration, storyboards, or videos.
- An Essay
- In 300 words or less, please tell us what you hope to achieve by studying Fashion Design, Film and Moving Image, or Visual Communication Design in the School of Design, Arts, and Communication at ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ.
Deadlines
High School students: To be considered for a portfolio-based scholarship, students must have all application materials for university admission, including the portfolio and essay, submitted by January 15. The Admissions Office encourages you to complete your application by the priority scholarship deadline of December 1. Submitting all materials by December 1 allows you to receive an admission decision and academic merit-based scholarship notification, if eligible, by December 25. Learn more about applying to Stevenson at stevenson.edu/apply.
Transfer students: To be considered for a portfolio-based scholarship, students must have all application materials for university admission, including the portfolio, submitted by March 31.
Portfolios submitted after the above deadlines will not be given consideration for talent-based scholarships.
Submitting your portfolio and essay using SlideRoom
Submitting the Portfolio: Students must upload their work through SlideRoom, which will accept still images, digital files, video, audio, and 3D models in various file formats (.pdf, .jpg, .mov, .docx, YouTube and Vimeo links, and more). We encourage you to to Stevenson for fall scholarship consideration. Students applying via the Common Application will also be able to access our SlideRoom page directly from their Common Application.
Allowed file sizes:
- Images (up to 5MB each)
- Video (up to 250MB each) Please note: video files over 250MB can be shared via a link to a live web site such as Vimeo or YouTube.
- Audio (up to 30MB each)
- PDFs (up to 10MB each)
- 3D Models
- Other Types (.jpg each) (up to 10MB each)
- External media from YouTube, Vimeo, and SoundCloud
Submitting the Essay:
Please type your essay in response to the question above and attach it as a .pdf, .doc, .docx, .pdf, or .txt. file type in SlideRoom.
Scholarship Details
Stevenson’s School of Design, Arts, and Communication offers competitive portfolio-based scholarships to high school seniors and transfer students who plan to major in Fashion Design, Film & Moving Image, or Graphic Design. Six to eight scholarships per program will be awarded to students starting in these majors at Stevenson. Awards are $2,000 and can be combined with a Stevenson merit-based scholarship award from Admissions. Awards are renewable for four years.
After the submission deadline, all portfolios submitted will be reviewed and scholarship finalists will be selected. Scholarship finalists will be invited to campus to meet with faculty for an interview. At that time, finalists will be asked to bring a resume and portfolio. Applicants for Fashion Design will also be asked to bring two sample garments.
FAQs
Is a portfolio required for admission?
No, a portfolio is not required. Students majoring in Fashion Design, Film & Moving Image, and Graphic Design are able to submit a portfolio and will automatically be considered for a scholarship if all required materials are received by the posted deadlines.
How will I know if I am a contender for the scholarships?
Finalists will be invited to campus to meet with faculty for an interview. At that time, finalists will be asked to bring a resume and portfolio. Applicants for Fashion Design will also be asked to bring two sample garments.
What if I don’t have a portfolio?
Most students who have been taking courses in art, design, fashion or film can put together a portfolio of work with the help of a teacher or mentor. Ask a high school art teacher or artists in your community for help selecting your best work to submit.
How should I photograph my work?
Submit only crisp, clear high-res images that accurately represent the work. To the degree possible, make sure the work is not distorted in the photograph and that the colors accurately reflect the original artwork. Consider what is showing in the background. When photographing two-dimensional work, you may choose to crop out the background. For three-dimensional work, you will want to place the work on a neutral background such as white, gray, or black.
I don’t know what to submit. Can you help?
Selecting your best work means choosing the work that you are most proud of. You may include pieces that show your sketches, your process, or finished work. Deciding what to include and not include—the editing of your work—is an important part of the application process. Therefore, we cannot give you individual feedback on what to submit.
I have more questions. Who do I contact?
Please direct questions about the portfolio-based visual arts scholarships to your admissions counselor.
The Mill Agency
The Mill Agency at ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ provides an opportunity for students to work with clients in a collaborative student-driven environment. School of Design, Arts, and Communication majors interact and work on communication and design solutions to meet clients’ needs while collaborating in an agency setting. Students use design thinking to execute professional solutions through research, discussion, iterative making, and formal presentations.
Students’ skills are tested when formulating ideas independently and getting valuable feedback from their classmates, clients, and faculty. This class enhances students’ abilities to engage in wide-ranging business challenges and helps students to grow professionally by developing their creativity and their knowledge of marketing and strategic communication.
From writing press releases, contacting media, or curating social media posts to shooting video and designing brands and collateral, the Mill is a full-service, student-run communication agency working with clients in the Baltimore area. Clients have included: Baltimore Greenway Trails Network, BricknFire Pizza, the Eastern Communication Association, the Jewish Museum of Maryland, Stitching Maryland Together, and the University of Maryland St. Joseph’s Medical Center.
The Mill Agency
Learn More about Stevenson’s School of Design, Arts, and Communications Bachelor’s programs:
Questions about The Mill and our design and branding work?
Contact the School of Design, Arts, and Communication at 443.394.9509.
Connection to Career
Rebranding The Observatory
Students from The Mill Agency worked with the Friends of Patterson Park on a rebranding of the park’s iconic Observatory. The students created a new logo, new promotional materials, and even worked with local ice cream shop BMORE LICKS to create an exclusive new flavor, all to reintroduce the Observatory to the public.
Meet the Dean
DEAN
Dean, School of Design, Arts, and Communication
Thank you for your interest in the School of Design at ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ—the place on campus for creative communications across media and materials, from fabric to film to Instagram. Students in the School of Design majoring in business communication, communication studies, fashion design, fashion merchandising, film and moving image, and graphic design are prepared to pursue careers in innovative fields. These range from advertising, art direction, and public relations to cinematography, costume design, filmmaking, marketing or retail buying.
While there are wide-ranging options to choose from in the School of Design, there is a distinct focus on human-centered problem solving taught in inspired project-based learning environments. With access to state-of-the-art facilities, professional equipment, and industry-standard software, students become technically savvy leaders versed in multiple communication media. Regardless of what major a student chooses, all of the programs teach professional preparation and career skills in courses taught by diverse faculty, many of whom are practicing professionals and accomplished scholars. Required internships, regular guest speakers, and Artist-in-Residence programs provide connections to industry leaders and career opportunities, preparing students to meet the demands of today’s creative industries, businesses, and organizations.
In small classes, expert faculty get to know students’ individual goals and aspirations so they may guide them in the direction of their dreams while providing the skills and foundations necessary to keep their feet planted firmly on the ground. The rigorous curriculum in all programs allows students to put knowledge into practice, applying theoretical principles, emerging technologies, and business acumen to their professional projects and internship experiences.
I invite you to learn more about our excellent programs and passionate and successful students and faculty in the School of Design at ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ.
Amanda Gingery Hostalka, MFA
Dean, School of Design, Arts, and Communication
“In small classes, expert faculty get to know students’ individual goals and aspirations so they may guide them in the direction of their dreams while providing the skills and foundations necessary to keep their feet planted firmly on the ground.”