Student Resources

Welcome to the Communication Sciences & Disorders program at Marywood University.

This program will provide the knowledge you need to diagnose, treat, educate, and empower your patients – and prepare you for the ever-changing health care field. Unique to our program is our non-competitive team approach, our specialized clinical tracks, and our hands-on, clinical emphasis.

TIP: Bookmark this site and use it as your resource as you progress through the program.


Academic Assistance

Need Help with Science Class?

Drop in Tutoring Center - Learning Commons (LC) room # 264

  • Hours are posted throughout the Science Building on bulletin boards.

How to Write a Scientific Laboratory Report

While training to be a scientist, it is important to be able to write effectively so that the details of your experiment can be explained clearly and explicitly. Throughout your time at Marywood, you’ll be asked to prepare laboratory reports for several of your laboratory classes. Below are the guidelines for writing a scientific laboratory report. Additionally, laboratory reports are written in past tense and in third person. And always remember that grammar and spelling are important!

Name: Name of experimenter

Lab Partner(s): List first & last names

Title: The title of the experiment

Date: Date experiment performed

Purpose: A brief description of why the experiment is being performed. Include details about the experiment, such as the methods used, a specific chemical reaction(s), and/or anticipated product.

Hypothesis: Provide a statement or two about the anticipated outcome of the experiment.

Experimental Procedure: A step-by-step description of the experiment including the chemicals, equipment, and/or methods used. Complete sentences must be used for the description. DO NOT simply copy the procedure from a lab manual or a handout. Condense the given procedure into steps so that you can understand and follow them.

Laboratory Safety: Give a complete, descriptive listing of the safety precautions, hazards, or other safety procedures that are needed for this experiment.

Experimental Data: Record all data resulting from the experiment in your laboratory notebook. The experimental data should be recorded in tabular form. Do not record your experimental data in your laboratory manual.

Observations: This section is used to record any qualitative observations and notes on the changes to the experimental procedure. Sudden bursts of scientific insight or other information during the experiment that may aid in the interpretation of the data generated are to be entered in this section. No points will be awarded when the observations are recorded outside of the laboratory. It is also important that you record your unknown number in this section of your notebook.

Calculations: Present outcome/summary of data analysis using tables, Excel graphs, and/or figures. List separately all pertinent mathematical equations followed by a sample calculation for each. Use the recorded data from the experiment when performing the calculations.

Results/Discussion: Questions that should be addressed in this section may include: Did the experiment work, and if not, why not? Were the results obtained in the experiment those expected based on the laboratory procedure? If the experiment was to be repeated, what improvements would be made? What types of errors occurred and how could they be corrected? How did the observations play a role in the outcome of the experiment? When applicable, you should compare your experimental value(s) to that of a published, literature value(s), commenting on the accuracy of your technique.

Conclusion: Summarize the findings of the experiment, which must include the final results of the experiment, e.g., the percent yield of a reaction, the identity of an unknown, etc. Look back at the purpose and hypothesis of your experiment and assess whether or not you met your goal in performing the experiment.

References: Include all pertinent information such as, your laboratory manual, textbooks, web sites, and any other library resources used in the preparation of your laboratory report.


Research Opportunities

Undergraduate Research within the Science Department: BIOL 454/ENVS 454/CHEM 454 Undergraduate Research is an elective open to science majors whose major QPA and overall QPA is at least 3.0. Adherence to the following guidelines is mandatory:

  • The student must choose a research topic and a mentor/faculty who directs all aspects of the investigation by the end of junior year. In addition, the student must meet with the Science Department Chairperson to receive approval (complete a Registration form and have it signed by the mentor/faculty and Science Department Chairperson) for the proposed project.

  • The research project must be a library/laboratory-based investigation, which involves data collection.

  • Students must get approval (signed Registration form) from the mentor/faculty and the Science Department Chairperson before registering for BIOL 454/ENVS 454/CHEM 454 Undergraduate Research for 2 credits in the semester in which the research will be completed.


Get Involved!

Fall

  • 2022- CSD End of Year Gathering

  • Alumni Picnic 2021

  • Alzheimer's Walk 2019
    CSD students and faculty walk for Alzheimer's Disease

  • Alzheimer's Walk 2020

  • Alzheimer's Walk 2021
    Members of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA) - Marywood Chapter participated in the 2.5 mile Walk to End Alzheimer's held on Saturday, October 16th. Team members walked throughout Marywood's campus for the event. Locally, the walk raised $101,684. The Marywood NSSLHA Chapter, composed of 18 members, raised $1500 for the event. Money raised will provide funds for Alzheimer's care, support, and research.

  • Alzheimer's Walk 2021

  • Aphasia Luncheon 2018
    Graduate students enjoyed a holiday luncheon with members of the Aphasia Group

  • ASHA 2018
    Graduate students both presented research an enjoyed the annual ASHA conference.

  • Christmas Tree Lighting 2019
    CSD students enjoyed the annual Christmas tree lighting in the Rotunda.

  • CSD Trivia Night-2022

  • Fall Harvest Party 2018
    The undergraduate and graduate students participated in the annual Fall Harvest Party for the children in the Speech/Language Clinic. A good time was had by all!!

  • Fall Harvest Party 2019
    The annual Fall Harvest Party was a success! Fun had by all.

  • Food Pantry
    Students and faculty in the CSD Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders donated to the Pacer Pantry.

  • Giving Tree 2021
    Marywood University's Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and its Speech-Language & Audiology Clinics, along with its student chapter of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA) collected holiday gifts to support Marywood University's Campus Ministry's Christmas Giving Tree project. Two boxes of gifts were collected throughout the months of November/December and donated to local community agencies.

  • Holiday Card Writing 2021
    The Marywood University Chapter of National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA) wrote out 500 holiday cards that will be sent to the residents and staff of St. Joseph's Center and the Gino Merli Veteran's Center. The Community Christmas Card writing project was part of Marywood University's Making Spirits Bright project.

  • Holiday Kahoot
    Students within the CSD department took part of a holiday Kahoot to celebrate the season and the end of the semester

  • Neuroscience Brain Dissection
    Dr. Ramachandra involved the students in his Neuroscience class in the dissection of a sheep's brain.

  • Trunk or Treat 2021
    Members of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA) - Marywood Chapter held a Trunk or Treat event for clients, siblings, and friends of the Marywood University Speech and Language Clinic. Students in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders from undergraduate to graduate level along with faculty participated in the event. Decorated cars, treats, and costumes were present throughout the event.

Spring


Summer

Winter

  • BINGO-2020!

  • Holiday Party
    Food, friends, fun & festivities! Our holiday party takes place in December and is a great way to end the Fall semester.





Get Involved!

Science Job Opportunities

Our Science Program graduates are skilled and fully qualified to enter directly into careers such as biotechnology/pharmaceutical researcher, physician assistant, environmental consultant, high school science teacher, medical technologist, chemist. Others go on to graduate and/or medical training, including those whom recently enrolled at George Washington University, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of Arizona, University of Maryland Medical College. In sum, Science majors are uniquely positioned to achieve any number of goals immediately following graduation.

Check out our recent job openings:

Other Job Opportunities:

Lab / Environmental Sampling Technician. Applicant must have a degree in a science-related field. Candidate must have the ability to lift 50+ lbs. A valid PA driver's license and clean driving record. Must be flexible, hours may vary. Interested candidates, please send resume to vicki@quantumlabs.net Equal Opportunity Employer

Vicki Nagy, Administrator

Quantum A/E Labs, Inc.

824 Enterprise Street

Dickson City, PA 18519

(570) 489-6964 ext. 110

Career Links:

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Employment After Graduation

Graduates of our program have gained employment in various locations such as schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, child development centers, etc.

Some examples of employers include:

  • Allied Services

  • Abington Heights School District

  • Bayada Home Health

  • Capital Area Intermediate Unit

  • Children's Specialized Hospital

  • Dunmore School District

  • EBS Healthcare

  • Federal Furnace Elementary School

  • Fox Rehabilitation

  • Genesis Rehabilitation Services

  • Hazelton Health & Wellness Center

  • Helen Hayes Hospital

  • HCR Manor Care

  • Hollydell School

  • Hunterdon Medical Center

  • Jardine Academy (Cerebral Palsy League)

  • John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitative Medicine

  • Lehigh Valley Health Network

  • ManorCare

  • Merry Heart

  • Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit

  • Old Forge School District

  • Pocono Mountain School District

  • Resources for Human Development

  • Scranton School District

  • Select Medical

  • Smyrna School District

  • SunDance Rehabilitation

  • The Vanguard School (Valley Forge Educational Services)

  • Towanda Memorial Hospital

  • UHS Wilson Hospital

  • Wyoming Valley West School District