Ideally located in the heart of New York State, Morrisville State College has one of the most diverse populations among the SUNY campuses. Morrisville State College has more than 75 bachelor and associate degree programs, more than 40 clubs, and 16 Division III NCAA athletic teams. There is something for just about everyone at MSC.
Morrisville is well known for programs in the areas of business and entrepreneurship, agriculture, natural resource conservation and sustainability, as well as equine and dairy science, but newer offerings like culinary arts, renewable energy, criminal justice and applied psychology are also rapidly gaining popularity. Central to all academic programs is an experiential learning environment. Hands-on, applied learning is at the heart of every curriculum, and nearly every bachelor degree culminates in a full-semester internship. This hallmark of education isn’t a new fad.
“For over 100 years, Morrisville State College’s academic offerings have included clearly articulated transfer pathways leading to specified and highly technical careers,” states Dr. Dave Rogers, Provost.
The internship program is part of that pathway, allowing a student to experience the academic work first hand. Small class sizes and interactive labs imbedded in each curriculum ensure that the student is well-prepared for the experience. Full-service automotive and diesel shops, a high-end restaurant, farm and aquaponic food production facilities, an equine rehabilitation center, nursing simulation clinics, high-tech dairy barns, and a range of applied experiences introduce real-world application from day one. In virtually every major, students actively apply the theoretical principles learned in the classroom through cooperative lab work. This learning style encourages students to find solutions to problems in the real world, and as a result employers actively seek out Morrisville grads.
Employers routinely have high praise for Morrisville State College interns describing a “high degree of technical competence, a strong work ethic, and a high level of maturity.” Others focus on the “great professionalism” found among MSC students, describing them as “always punctual, using time wisely and completing all tasks timely and at a high quality.” Practical experience and required demonstration of the theoretical knowledge base is tradition at the College, and the model gets results.
New for 2015, OnCampus SUNY, a partnership between MSC and Cambridge Education Group of England, is launching to bring first-year international students to the campus. The students, who want to complete study at U.S. institutions, will bring opportunity for increased globalization and international experience to the campus community.
Morrisville’s beautiful setting, state-of-the-art facilities, and dedicated faculty are best seen with a visit. Registration is available at www.morrisville.edu to schedule a personal tour or to attend one of MSC’s upcoming Open Houses. Campus tours are held each weekday and select Saturdays throughout the year. Individual meetings with admissions officers, financial aid, faculty, and are available on request. For more information, contact the Admissions Office at 315-684-6046.
