New academic programs
As we recognize the ways the pandemic has changed how professionals desire to work and learn, Malone continues to respond by developing new programs which meet market demand in delivery formats that cater to the busy lifestyles of today’s workforce.
Graduate Certificates in Trauma Counseling and Addictions Counseling
Malone’s new graduate counseling certificate programs are designed to equip those who desire to serve clients with trauma and addictions with increased competency and proficiency. The graduate certificate programs in Addictions and Trauma Counseling are both offered fully online and can be completed within two semesters (Trauma Counseling) or one calendar year (Addictions Counseling). The certificates were created to address a critical need for counseling practitioners in Stark County, and Ohio, as substance use, behavioral disorders, and trauma are projected to continue outpacing the current counseling workforce.
Students who complete the Addictions Counseling Certificate will be eligible for certification and licensure under the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board, which also helps to address a local need for counseling providers who can address the rising rates of clients with addiction.
Learn more at www.malone.edu/counselingcertificates
Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree
Building on the strengths of Malone’s respected MSN degree, the new fully online offering is shaped to meet the needs of practicing registered nurses. To help students balance the demands of their nursing careers, life at home, and the workplace challenges presented by the pandemic, Malone’s online modality provides a broader degree of flexibility and accessibility for students who want to grow in their career.
While completing the degree online, students will still have an opportunity for hands-on learning experiences with Malone faculty through three intensive, advanced skills lab sessions.
“There is no change in curriculum,” said Sheri Hartman, director of the MSN program. “Only the mode of delivery is changing. The same high standards that our current program is known for will remain and our students will have the opportunity to utilize Malone library resources, campus facilities, and meet with faculty and peers in person if they desire.”
Learn more at www.malone.edu/onlinemsn