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GRADUATE LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES

The  College of Liberal Arts and Sciences  at  Villanova University  is an ideal place to pursue your graduate education.  Program offerings  in the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and sciences include more than 20 master's degrees, more than 30 graduate certificates, and PhD programs in Philosophy and Theology. While many of our programs are fully on-campus, online and hybrid options are available in some programs. Take the next step in your career with a graduate degree or certificate from Villanova!

YOUR PASSION. YOUR FUTURE.

Our graduate programs.

• Applied Statistics and Data Science
• Classical Studies
• Communication
• Computer Science
• Environmental Science
• Gender and Women's Studies
• Health Informatics
• Human Resource Development
• Liberal Studies
• Mathematics
• Political Science
• Public Administration
• Software Engineering

Why Villanova Graduate Studies?

• Competitive  tuition rates  
• Graduate assistantships and research funding . In fact, last year, nearly 300 graduate students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences received financial support totaling more than $6.5 million in the form of tuition remission and stipends.
• Flexible courses of study, including online options in HRD , MPA , and  Classical Studies .
• Evening classes that meet once per week
• Study full-time or part-time
• Personal attention from a  faculty of internationally recognized teacher-scholars
• All the cultural and intellectual assets of the  Philadelphia region , including nearly  90 higher-education institutions
• A learning experience you design to meet your intellectual passions and educational goals

Visit Villanova to learn more about what Graduate Liberal Arts and Sciences has to offer you!  Schedule a campus tour , attend an open house or join us for an  online information session .

Our Academic Mission

The graduate programs seek to integrate general education, cultural improvement, and professional excellence. The aims of these programs are:

• To extend and deepen knowledge by scholarly research;
• To assist those who wish to secure specialized training in order to improve their occupational competency;
• To supply the need of advanced training for special purposes, especially in the fields of teaching and other human services;
• To offer the graduate students the opportunity to join with the faculty of the University in the common pursuit of learning wherein the students are encouraged to develop according to their individual capacities and to learn to live and work together in a community of scholars.

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• CAREERS AND PROFESSONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Admitted and incoming students.

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The Office of Graduate Studies offers a multitude of ways to get acquainted with Villanova! From personal tours to events such as Open House and virtual information sessions, we have options to fit your schedule. Plan your visit today !

Villanova Graduate HRD Program Leads to Leadership Role for Resource Management Professional

With years working in learning and development, talent acquisition and resource management, Ligia Vail ’24 MS was at a crossroads. She was an experienced human resource professional, but felt she needed something more to reach the next level in her career. After first starting down a different path, Vail found that earning a Master of Science in Human Resource Development (HRD) at Villanova University helped her grow her knowledge and fast-tracked her to a leadership role in her organization.

JULY 29, 2024

Psychology Thesis Award Recognizes Postpartum Depression Research

The Villanova University Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is pleased to announce Kerry Buckhaults '23 MS as this year's Ingeborg L. and O. Byron Ward Outstanding Thesis Award winner. This award honors one Psychology master's student each year for a particularly excellent thesis and thesis project, Buckhaults conducted her thesis project, "Examining Estrogen Withdrawal Following Hormone-Simulated Pregnancy as a Model of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety in C57BL/6 Mice," under the direction of Benjamin Sachs, PhD.

JULY 25, 2024

Philosophy PhD Graduate Works at the Forefront of the Ethics of Technology

“Christopher Quintana ’24 PhD sees the value of philosophy for the world,” says Villanova University Professor of Philosophy Sally Scholz, PhD. Dr. Quintana, who graduated from Villanova’s Philosophy doctoral program in May, specializes in the philosophy and ethics of technology. His dissertation, Characterizing Digital Design: A Philosophical Approach, evaluates user interface and experience design through Aristotle’s ideas of virtues, especially the virtue of practical rationality. Specifically, he explores how technology design can impact and undermine an individual’s capacity for independent practical reasoning. What happens to us when so much of our social and personal activity is mediated by technology? How do our relationships to technology change?

JUNE 27, 2024

CONCEPT Celebrates Graduate Student Interdisciplinary Scholarship

This spring, graduate students, faculty and staff in the Villanova University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences celebrated the launch of 47th edition of CONCEPT , the interdisciplinary scholarly journal of CLAS graduate students. The CONCEPT Graduate Research Prize was awarded to graduate English student Sarah Gregory '24 MA for her paper, "In a Mirror Clearly: Narrative-based Interventional and Restorative Possibilities in There There ."

JUNE 24, 2024

AT A GLANCE

PHD PROGRAMS IN PHILOSOPHY AND THEOLOGY

MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMS

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS AWARDED EACH YEAR

STUDENTS PRESENT AT ACADEMIC CONFERENCES EACH YEAR

GRADUATE STUDENTS IN THE COLLEGE

GRADUATE RESOURCES

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

STUDENT SERVICES, RESEARCH SUPPORT, ACADEMIC POLICIES

CAREERS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Admission Policies and Requirements

Applicants to graduate programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Science are admitted wholly on individual merit. Villanova University does not discriminate against anyone seeking admission on the basis of their race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, or sex.

Applicants should review the general admissions policies below and explore the web pages of the  program of interest  for further information about application deadlines, admissions criteria, curriculum requirements, course offerings, resources for students and other discipline-specific details. Please also review  application deadlines  for each program.

If a student was admitted more than a year ago and wants to enroll currently, they must reapply.

The Office of Graduate Studies also offers additional resources for current  teachers ,  military and veterans , and  international students .

General Admissions Policies

Bachelor’s Degree All applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by one of the regional accrediting agencies. All applicants in their last year of undergraduate study at the time of application should provide a transcript of all courses completed to date. A final transcript must be submitted to the Graduate Studies Office listing the degree received and the date the degree was conferred.

Pre-Requisites All applicants must have completed the undergraduate prerequisites for graduate study in their proposed program. These prerequisites are detailed on each program’s  admission requirements page .

Non-Matriculated and Visitor Applications Applicants who wish to apply as non-matriculated (non-degree seeking) or visiting students must contact the Office of Graduate Studies to request the application. Please email  [email protected]  in order to apply.

Application Requirements by Program

Master of science in applied statistics and data science.

Application Requirements:

• Online application form
• Transcripts
• Villanova’s graduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences use a holistic application review process, seeking to take into account each applicant’s individual qualifications and varied circumstances, and understanding that no single set of standards can fit every applicant equally well. Therefore, applicants to GRE-optional programs may choose not to take the GRE or to submit GRE scores, but are welcome to submit those scores if they feel they enhance their applications.
• 3 recommendation letters
• $50 non-refundable application fee

Prerequisite Courses:

• Multivariable calculus
• Matrix/linear algebra
• Fall Assistantship:  March 1
• Fall:  Rolling until August 1
• Spring:  Rolling until December 1
• Summer:  Rolling until May 1

Certificate of Graduate Study in Applied Statistics

• 2 recommendation letters

Master of Science in Biology or Master of Arts in Biology

• Personal Statement (300 words, double spaced): Tell us about your background, your personal and academic journey so far.
• Why do you want to pursue a Master of Science in Biology? What are your career goals, and how will pursuing an M.S. in Biology at Villanova facilitate your pursuit of those goals? (200 words)
• What kinds of experiences (e.g., research, course, or others) have been most influential in shaping your career goals? (200 words)
• Which faculty mentor or mentors in the Department of Biology are you interested in potentially working with and why? How do their research interests align with your future career goals? Have you contacted them? (200 words)
• NOTE: The admissions committee in the Department of Biology will evaluate applicants holistically by considering GREs, GPA, recommendation letters, and personal statements for admission as well as potential departmental funding.
• 24 credit hours of undergraduate biology (including genetics)
• 1 year each of physics, chemistry, organic chemistry and calculus (or calculus plus statistics)
• Fall Assistantship:  February 1

Certificates in Biology

• Certificate of Graduate Study in Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology (Pre-Master's and Post-Master's)
• Certificate of Graduate Study in Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology (Pre-Master's and Post Master's)

Master of Science in Chemistry

Application Requirements :

• How will a Master of Science from Villanova fit into your personal and professional goals?
• What (if any) previous research experience do you have, and why are you excited about doing research?
• Are there any faculty or research areas at Villanova that you are interested in?
• If you are not accepted into the full-time program, would you be interested in being considered for the part-time program (course-based, without tuition remission or assistantship)?
• What (if any) previous research experience do you have, and what interests you about chemistry?

Deadlines :

• Fall Assistantship:  March 1 (priority deadline)

Master of Arts in Classical Studies

• Statement of Goals (500-700 words)
• Academic writing sample (only for those seeking a Graduate Assistantship or Tuition Scholarship)

Please address the items below in your Statement of Goals.

• Name and email address
• Whether you are applying for the MA degree or as a non-matriculated student
• Whether you plan to attend classes on campus or online (if online, indicate your time zone)
• Describe your interest in Classical Studies (including what areas interest you most)
• Background in Classical Studies (include any Latin or Greek experience and, if so, describe the extent of your experience, where you studied, etc.)
• Current situation (e.g., current degree you are pursuing or current employment)
• Purpose in pursuing the degree or classes
• Any additional information you would like to include

Master of Arts in Communication

• Academic or professional writing sample: Please provide a brief (150 or fewer words) description of your sample and the context in which it was written. Indicate the purpose of the writing assignment, whether the piece was written individually or collaboratively and how your sample shows evidence of your academic and/or professional writing ability.
• Academic and professional goals
• How do you see the graduate program’s curriculum and faculty helping you achieve your personal and professional goals?
• How has your previous experience prepared you to adapt to the rigors of graduate-level education?
• How do you see yourself contributing to the intellectual community?
• What additional strengths and weaknesses should the reviewing committee consider about you?
• Address challenges you have encountered or weak spots in your application materials. What did you learn from these situations?
• What additional information should the reviewing committee consider about you?
• Handling Systemic Injustice: Give an example of a time when you faced or witnessed systemic injustice? How did you respond? What did you learn from the experience?
• Applicants are not required to submit GRE/GMAT scores as part of the application for the Master’s Degree in Communication. Applicants may submit GRE/ GMAT results, if they feel the scores enhance their application. If scores are submitted by an applicant, they will be reviewed as part of the admission review process. Applicants who do not submit scores will not be put at a disadvantage. If an applicant chooses to submit scores, they must follow up any self-reported scores with official test results.
• Summer:  This program only enrolls new students in the Fall and Spring

Certificates in Communication

• Certificate in Communication and Critical/Cultural Studies
• Certificate in Journalism and New Media
• Certificate in Organizational Communication and Leadership
• Certificate in Mediated Communication
• Certificate in Public Relations and Advertising
• Academic or professional writing sample: Please provide a short (150 words or less) description of your sample. You may address the context or purpose the piece was written for, or how your sample shows evidence of academic and/or professional writing ability.
• What additional strengths and weaknesses should the reviewing committee consider about you?”
• Intellectual Growth : Describe a time when you encountered an argument that changed your mind. It need not be life-altering: it could be about a piece of music, a work of art, or a political issue. What was the argument? What did it change for you?

Master of Science in Computer Science

• GRE (General) - In some situations this requirement may be waived. Please contact  Dr. Vijay Gehlot  if you wish to request a GRE waiver. 
• Statement of goals
• Spring Assistantship:  October 1 

Certificate in College Admissions Counseling (12 credits) Deadlines:

• 2 letters of recommendation 
• Statement of Purpose: In 250 words or less, please explain your motivation for pursuing a certificate in college admissions counseling from Villanova University, including your hopes for applying the certificate to your professional experiences.

Master of Science in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health or Master of Science, School Counseling

• It is recommended that letters speak to the applicant's: aptitude for graduate-level study, ability to form effective counseling relationships and respect for cultural differences.  
• Essay Questions

Deadlines: Clinical Mental Health Counseling

• Fall Assistantship:  TBD
• Fall admittance only: TBD

School Counseling

Master's Degrees in Education

Master of Arts in Education (30 credits)

Masters of Arts in Education, Concentration in Higher Education Leadership (30 credits)

• Fall Assistantship: The final deadline to apply for funding consideration is March 1
• Spring: Rolling until December 1
• Fall: Rolling until August 1 
• Summer: Rolling until May 1

Master of Arts in Education Plus Teacher Certification (34 credits)

• Funding: The final deadline to apply for funding consideration is February 1
• Fall: Rolling until August 1
• Prompt ( excluding Teacher Certification ): Describe what brought you to apply to this program, including your personal and professional goals. Identify an issue in the field that is of concern to you and explain how you hope to engage with this issue during your graduate studies.
• Short resume
• Master of Arts in Education, Concentration in Teacher Leadership (30 credits)
• Fall Assistantship: The final deadline to apply for funding consideration is February 1.
• Fall: Rolling until August 1
• Spring: Rolling until December 1
• Summer: Rolling until May 1
• Statement of goals (1–2 pages): Describe what brought you to apply to this program, including your personal and professional goals. Identify an issue in the field that is of concern to you and explain how you hope to engage with this issue during your graduate studies.
• Valid teaching certificate or documentation of employment at an independent or charter school

Certificates in Education

• Certificate in Education (15 credits)
• Certificate in Higher Education Leadership (15 credits)
• Statement of goals (1 - 2 pages): Describe what brought you to apply to this program, including your personal and professional goals. Identify an issue in the field that is of concern to you and explain how you hope to engage with this issue during your graduate studies.

Certificate in Teacher Leadership (15 credits)

• Statement of goals (1-2 pages): Describe what brought you to apply to this program, including your personal and professional goals. Identify an issue in the field that is of concern to you and explain how you hope to engage with this issue during your graduate studies.

Master of Arts in English

• The writing sample should be a work of literary analysis that is 10 - 20 pages long. It should demonstrate your ability to articulate a clear, specific argument and to support that argument through close readings of literary text or texts. It is preferable if the sample also makes reference to secondary critical sources, but this is not a requirement.
• The personal statement should address the following: the reason(s) you wish to pursue advanced study in literature; specific areas of literary study and/or specific intellectual issues you hope to concentrate on; how the academic work you’ve done has prepared you for graduate study; how Villanova in particular might help you develop your intellectual interests; and what you would like to do with your MA.
• $90 non-refundable application fee

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in English

• Describe what brought you to apply to this program, including your preparation for graduate study in English or other pertinent experience you have had.

Master of Science in Environmental Science

• 3 recommendation letters 
• Supplemental Form
• Spring:  This program only enrolls new students in Summer and Fall

Certificate in Gender and Women's Studies

• Statement of goals and interest in Gender and Women's Studies

Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics

Master of arts in history.

• GRE (General) optional: Villanova’s graduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences use a holistic application review process, seeking to take into account each applicant’s individual qualifications and varied circumstances, and understanding that no single set of standards can fit every applicant equally well. Therefore, applicants to GRE-optional programs may choose not to take the GRE or to submit GRE scores, but are welcome to submit those scores if they feel they enhance their applications.
• Statement of goals:  500-750 word statement about fields of interest in history, pertinent experience, prior research, and objectives in seeking the degree.
• Writing sample (history)
• Fall Assistantship:  February 8

Certificates of Graduate Study in History

• Graduate Certificate in Teaching Advanced History and Government
• Certificate of Graduate Study in History
• Certificate of Graduate Study in American History
• Certificate of Graduate Study in European History
• Certificate of Graduate Study in World History

Master of Science in Human Resource Development

• Statement of goals (1-2 pages)
• Academic writing sample: Only needed if requesting to waive HRD 8102: Evidence-Based HR prerequisite course (see HRD website for details).

Application Deadlines:

* Please note: Applicants who wish to be considered for departmental funding must apply no later than March 1, 2025 and begin their studies in the Fall 1 term.

Human Resource Development Certificates

• People Analytics and Research Certificate
• HR Business Partner Certificate
• HR Leadership Certificate
• Organization Development Certificate
• Inclusion and Diversity Strategy Certificate
• Academic writing sample: Only needed if requesting to waive HRD 8102: Evidence-based HR prerequisite course (see HRD website for details).

Master of Arts in Liberal Studies

• Statement of goals/interest in Liberal Studies
• Fall Assistantship:  February 1

Master of Arts in Mathematics

• Villanova’s graduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences use a holistic application review process, seeking to take into account each applicant’s individual qualifications and varied circumstances, and understanding that no single set of standards can fit every applicant equally well. Therefore, applicants to GRE-optional programs may choose not to take the GRE or to submit GRE scores, but are welcome to submit those scores if they feel they enhance their applications

Mathematics Certificates

• Certificate of Graduate Study in the Teaching of Secondary School Mathematics
• Post-Master's Certificate in Mathematics

PhD in Philosophy

• 1-2 page statement of goals including areas of proposed research
• Recent writing sample
• Curriculum vitae
• NOTE: GRE is not required.
• Fall Admittance only:  TBD

Master of Arts in Political Science

• 3 recommendation letters (academic references are strongly preferred)
• Statement of goals - a 500-750 word statement that outlines the applicant's topics of interest in political science, pertinent experience, prior research, and objectives in seeking the degree

Political Science Certificates

• Certificate in International Politics
• Certificate in American Politics

Master of Science in Psychology

• 18 undergraduate credit hours in Psychology (completed or currently enrolled, including statistics)
• Your "immediate" and "long-term" career goals
• How your prior experiences (e.g., academic, research, professional, leadership) have helped prepare you for graduate education, and how those experiences may have shaped your current interests
• Why you think our program is a good fit for you
• Why you think you are a good fit for our program. If there are specific faculty members whose research resonate with your interests, by all means, tell us about that, too. Please note that you are not required to identify specific faculty members in your application material. Many students come to our MS program (rather than directly to PhD program) because their interests are not yet focused on a specific research area, and our program can help them refine those interests. Finally, if you wish to explain barriers that might have impacted your academic performance, you may include a brief paragraph at the end of your statement to describe those factors, such as family care responsibilities, illness, or disability.
• In sum, your statement will help us determine the fit between your interests and our program and also the fit between our program’s strengths and your eventual goals. There is no specific length requirement, but we strongly recommend keeping your statement to no more than 3 pages.
• Assistantship deadline: February 1
• Please  email the program director  if applying after May 15

Master of Public Administration

• 3 recommendation letters (professional or academic)
• Why is an MPA degree from Villanova University important for you to achieve your public service career goals? In answering this question, please let us know why you are pursuing an MPA from Villanova, how an MPA from Villanova will build on your work, volunteer, and/or academic experiences and describe the career and professional goals you have for your future? (2 pages)
• Departmental Funding: March 1

Public Administration Certificates

• Certificate of Graduate Study in City Management
• Certificate of Graduate Study in Nonprofit Management
• Certificate of Graduate Study in Public Administration
• 2 recommendation letters: Professional or academic
• Why is a Graduate Certificate from Villanova University important for you to achieve your public service career goals? In answering this question, please let us know why you are pursuing a Graduate Certificate from Villanova, how this Certificate will build on your work, volunteer and/or academic experiences and describe the career and professional goals you have for your future? (1–1.5 pages)

Master of Science in Software Engineering

• Spring Assistantship:  October 1

Master of Arts in Theatre

• Resume (including theatre and professional work experience)
• Academic Writing Sample - 15 to 25 pages. Please upload an academic writing sample that shows us how you critically think and write. By “academic writing” we mean writing that includes a thesis statement, evidentiary support with citations, and a conclusion. You may use a paper written for a college-level course for this sample, even if the course did not relate to theatre or performance. If at all possible, however, a good academic writing sample should represent you and your interests. This is a moment to show us writing that you are proud of, but it is not the place for your new play, screenplay, or other creative writing. If you wish, you can submit a creative writing sample as a Supplemental Essay in your applicant portal.

Graduate Certificate in Practical Theatre

Phd in theology.

• 3 recommendation letters: Please note that  if you are a member of a religious order or have been ordained within a Christian denomination that is governed by bishops , one of these three letters must be requested from your immediate superior or bishop
• Application Essay ( click here for the application essay prompt in the Admission dropdown, footnote #6)
• CV or Resume

Master of Theological Studies

• Which situations, questions, and/or insights have motivated you to seek advanced training in theological education within the Catholic tradition?
• Which two or three texts have been most significant for you, and why?
• What are your goals for pursuing the MTS – Theological Education Track? 
• Which situations, questions, and/or insights have motivated you to seek advanced training in theology within the Catholic tradition?
• What are your goals for pursuing the MTS – Research Track?
• Length for both: 700-1000 words that integrates in a critically reflective way your answers to the questions above, depending on track.

Master of Arts in Theology

• Prompt: Which situations, questions, and/or readings have motivated you to study theology within the Catholic tradition, and what are your goals for pursuing the degree?
• Length: maximum 500 words 

Master of Arts in Ministry and Theology

• 3 recommendation letters (2 academic, 1 ministerial)
• Prompt: Which situations, questions, and/or readings have motivated you to study theology within the Catholic tradition, and what are your goals for pursuing the degree/certificate?
• Length: maximum 500 words

Certificates in Theology

• Certificate of Theological Studies
• Certificate of Interdisciplinary Theological Inquiry
• 1 recommendation letter
• Length: maximum 300 words

Certificate in Pastoral Ministry

• 2 ministerial recommendation letters
• Prompt: Which situations, questions, and/or readings have motivated you to study theology and/or pastoral ministry within the Catholic tradition, and what are your goals for pursuing the degree/certificate?
• Length: maximum 500 words for master's applicants, 300 words for certificate applicants
• Interview 

International Applicants

Additional Requirements for applicants from outside the United States:

• Official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores (for applicants who are non-US citizens) - See the Test Scores tab on the left
• Official Credentials Evaluation (for transcripts from institutions outside the United States). 
• Permanent Resident (green) Card (If applicable)
• Official Financial Certification in the amount of $34,280 (amount subject to change) is a requirement for all international applicants in need of an F1 visa.  You will be required to submit  Financial Certification upon your acceptance to the university in order for your I-20 to be issued.

NOTE: Please check that your submitted transcript (unofficial or official) includes the grading legend or scheme .

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MA in Education

Program overview.

The Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program equips students with the knowledge and skills to design inclusive learning environments, integrate educational theory and research, and become reflective practitioners. Students can specialize in Teacher Leadership, Higher Education Leadership, or Education Policy, preparing them for careers in diverse educational settings. The program emphasizes inquiry, equity, and social justice, fostering graduates who are committed to improving educational outcomes for all learners.

Program Outline

Degree overview:.

The Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program prepares students to design effective and inclusive learning environments and master best practices to support diverse learners. The program emphasizes inquiry and is grounded in commitments to equity and social justice. Courses help students to become reflective practitioners who are well-versed in educational theory and cutting-edge research.

Objectives:

• Integrate key insights from educational philosophy with the latest research on curricular design and student learning.
• Learn how to design effective and inclusive learning environments and master best practices to support diverse learners.

Core Courses:

• Foundations of Education
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Assessment and Evaluation
• Educational Psychology
• Research Methods in Education

Concentration Courses:

Students can choose to concentrate in one of the following areas:

• Teacher Leadership:
• Leading and Managing Effective Classrooms
• Data-Driven Instruction and Assessment
• Coaching and Mentoring for Teacher Development
• Educational Leadership and Policy
• Higher Education Leadership:
• Foundations of Higher Education
• College Student Development
• Higher Education Finance and Administration
• Governance and Leadership in Higher Education
• Education Policy:
• Education Policy Analysis
• Education Law and Policy
• Education Policy and Practice
• Research Methods in Education Policy

Assessment:

Assessment methods vary depending on the course but may include:

• Presentations

Professors use a variety of pedagogical strategies to model effective instructional techniques, help students learn how to apply their knowledge to various problems of practice, and engage students in meaningful discussions about current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the field of education.

Graduates of the MAE program are prepared to work in a variety of settings, including:

• Secondary schools
• After-school programs
• Foundations and philanthropic organizations
• Educational non-profits
• Private research firms and think tanks
• University offices (e.g., development and advancement, diversity and inclusion, student affairs, academic advising, athletics)

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Missing Lititz Man, Bill Zee, Found Dead In State Game Lands

A UPenn PhD candidate and accomplished lawyer who once served as an assistant dean at Rutgers University was found dead in Pennsylvania State Game Lands, the Lancaster County Coroner's office and his family announced on Monday, Sept. 23. 

William J. Zee 

William "Bill" J. Zee, 50, of the 120 block of Front Street in Lititz was found dead in the PA Game Land located near US 322 and Pumping Station Road in Elizabeth Township, according to Chief Deputy Coroner Eric Bieber. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:38 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22.

Zee was reported missing and a search was launched around 8:25 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, as police detailed in an initial release and as Daily Voice previously reported.

"During the course of the investigation that evening, the LBPD gained information suggesting the male could be in the area of the State Game Lands located in Elizabeth Township," as stated by the police.

With the assistance of Middle Creek Search and Rescue, Pennsylvania State Police, PA Game Commission, and Warwick Emergency Services Commission member fire companies, and mutual aid fire companies the search continued into the next day. 

He was found dead by a "passive hanging" and the manner was suicide, the coroner wrote. 

This is the second Pennsylvania man who was found dead over the weekend. Click here about Mike Morrisey.

If you or a loved one is having thoughts of suicide, there is help. Call or text 988 or click here to chat with a professional 24/7. 

Bill was a dad and a current University of Pennsylvania PhD. student according to his social media. He was most known as a lawyer, recently working as a partner and attorney at Appel, Yost & Zee LLP, where he was rated 2024 Pennsylvania Super Lawyer.  

"Bill has represented public and private schools, intermediate units, higher education institutions, and community benefit organizations throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey for the past 20 years," as stated in his biography on his law firm's website . 

He graduated from West Deptford High School (Class of 1993) and went on to graduate from Rutgers University with a degree in English literature in 1997, his social media pages show. The following year, he earned a degree in education policy at UPenn, and in 2005 completed his JD at Villanova University. In 2022, he earned his MBA from Harvard Business School Online.

In addition to studying at Rutgers, he was an Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs from 2000 to 2002, as explained on LinkedIn. 

Bill served on the boards of multiple organizations such as Attachment & Trauma Network, Inc., Touchstone Foundation: Youth Mental Wellness Partners, Aaron's Acres, and Leadership Lancaster. 

He also volunteered as Treasurer Board of Directors for Lancaster Education Foundation and did pro bono legal work for Share of Lancaster, as detailed on his LinkedIn. 

He is survived by his family, friends, and coworkers. 

Funeral details weren't immediately available. His family is invited to share this information and a statement by emailing Daily Voice at [email protected]. 

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Former Villanova Student Pleads Guilty to Dorm Room Sexual Assault

Elijah Katzenell assaulted a woman on campus in 2022.

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Villanova University, site of a 2022 sexual assault that former Villanova student Elijah Katzenell pleaded guilty to Monday. (photo by Victor Fiorillo)

A couple of weeks ago, we told you that a woman had filed a lawsuit against three men , alleging that she was the victim of a sexual assault inside a dorm room at Villanova University in 2022. The woman and the three men were all students at Villanova University at the time. And now one of those three men — Elijah Katzenell, 22 — has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting her. Katzenell was scheduled for trial at 9 a.m. on Monday in the Delaware County Courthouse. Instead, he has pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault, a felony.

According to the affidavit of probable cause filed in the case by the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office, Katzenell sexually assaulted the woman, identified only as “C.A.,” in his dorm room while she appeared to be unconscious. The affidavit of probable cause alleges that Katzenell’s roommate admitted to “assisting” Katzenell during the sexual assault and that the other male student in the room recorded video of part of the assault, a video that investigators have seen. The roommate and other male student weren’t charged with any crimes.

Katzenell’s guilty plea was part of a negotiated plea deal, explains his attorney, Arthur Donato. As part of the plea deal, confirms the DA’s office, Katzenell will receive seven years of probation, with the first year served on house arrest at his home in Maryland. He will be allowed to leave home for work. He must also register as a Tier III sex offender — that’s the most serious level — under Megan’s Law and maintain that registration for the rest of his life.

Katzenell and his roommate no longer attend Villanova University. The other male student’s LinkedIn page lists him as a current Villanova student, and the university did not provide Philly Mag with his enrollment status when we requested it.

As Katzenell begins his sentence, the woman’s civil lawsuit is proceeding in Philadelphia’s federal court. She’s seeking damages from Katzenell and the other two male students. For more on the lawsuit, which also names as defendants Villanova University and various business entities connected to an off-campus student apartment building, read here .

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Pennsylvania college student reportedly raped by Uber driver on campus in dorm building, police say

Driver identified, banned from school as investigation continues

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania -- An investigation is underway at Villanova University after a student says she was raped by an Uber driver on campus, according to the director of public safety.

The incident was reported to the university on Friday.

Campus police say the female student says she was raped by a male Uber driver in the Commons residence hall complex during the overnight hours of September 13th to 14th.

The victim says after being dropped off, the driver then entered the residence hall and raped her.

Police have identified the driver who has since been banned from the university as the incident continues to be investigated.

"Sexual assault is a devastating crime that has no place in our society. We are appalled by what's been described, and banned the driver as soon as this was reported to us. We will assist law enforcement however we can," said Uber in a statement to Action News.

The residence hall building is located on Lancaster Avenue -- a busy road dotted with dorms, fraternity houses and restaurants..

"It's surprising. I would say Villanova does a very good job of locking down the campus and making sure students are safe," said senior Catherine Leary.

"Awful that it happened. I'm surprised it happened here on Villanova," added student Mark Bonutti.

Police urged students to always contact public safety's emergency line at 610-519-4444 if they witness any concerning behavior.

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