School of Education

McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies

The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues, contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space for Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology and Counseling, Education, and Business students. The Marywood Market is also located here.

The McGowan Center is home to the School of Education and the School of Business and Global Innovation. The Counseling/Student Development Center is also located here.

The building has modern classrooms, computer labs, and controlled lab settings for the Psychology and Communication Sciences and Disorders programs. Students from the School of Education may utilize the Curriculum Lab, which houses hundreds of school textbooks, teacher manuals, and other teaching materials.

Market Marywood is a convenience store located on the first floor of the McGowan Center. It features favorite beverages, snacks, Ben and Jerry's ice cream, on-the-go sandwiches, fruit, and salads.

Curriculum Lab Library

The Curriculum Lab and Library, located in the McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, is a curriculum materials resource area, designed to support the specialized needs of teacher education students.

In addition to books and other educational materials, the Curriculum Lab and Library includes an Ellison Machine, laminator, study area, televisions, and a computer lab with printers and scanners.

McGowan Center Classrooms

The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues, contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space for Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology and Counseling, Education, and Business students.

The Communication Sciences and Disorders program has many facilities and features a Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, where students have the opportunity to work with individuals with speech, language, and hearing difficulties. The clinic is equipped with video monitors and a complete audiological evaluation facility.

The Psychology and Counseling program features distinctive teaching and research facilities to support counseling and psychology students.

The School of Business and Global Innovation operates facilities such as The Wall Street West Financial Lab and a Flight Simulator for students in Aviation Management.

The School of Education maintains a curriculum lab of texts, manipulative materials, and software designed for K-12 programs. For those interested in working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children, there are ample opportunities to observe and teach right on campus.

McGowan Center Computer Labs

Forgot your laptop and have a paper to finish? Don't fret. All you have to do is walk to one of the computer labs in the McGowan Center. You can also find Assistive Technology such as Inspiration, Kurzweil, and WriteOutLoud. McGowan Center Computer Labs are located in Rooms 1052, 1056, and 1057. Color printers are available. 

Learning Commons

The Learning Commons changes minds about what a library is, how it works, and what it's supposed to do. By seamlessly navigating the ever-changing learning landscape, The Learning Commons in effect removes previous barriers to knowledge creation. Since it is far more than a repository for information, the facility instantly became a place where people collaborate and create knowledge, using the latest technology and the energy that is borne of intellectual exchange and inspirational spaces.

Learning Commons Classrooms

Classrooms are on the second and third floors of the Learning Commons. These learning spaces are open and collaborative.

Learning Commons Computer Labs

Computer labs and technology-rich spaces are available on every floor the Learning Commons. View the Building Guide to find out where Computer Labs are located.

Perry's Academy of Learning at the Fricchione Center

Our Origins and Our Commitment to Your Children

The Fricchione Day Care Center first opened its doors in September 1991, initially serving the children of Marywood’s students, staff, and faculty, as well as children of employees from the former Marian Convent and St. Joseph’s Center. Marywood established a childcare facility on campus to provide quality care and learning experiences for those wanting to pursue career, personal, and/or educational goals. 

In later years, that mission continued with an expanded vision, accepting ALL clients from the community, not just those individuals affiliated with Marywood and other IHM-sponsored institutions. Following a temporary closure in 2020 during the pandemic to renovate the facility and further enhance the curriculum, the program was relaunched in 2021 as the Fricchione Early Learning Center at Marywood University. In early 2023, the University decided to partner with a predominant childcare center in the Dunmore community to operate the Center. 

The history of the Fricchione Center is unique, because it stems from the combination of two successful, reputable centers: Lee Ann Perry’s Academy of Learning Center and The Fricchione Early Learning Center. 

Lee Ann Perry’s Academy of Learning Center has been in operation since 2011. Lee Ann initially began her center with just 4 kids out of her home. She quickly outgrew her home setup and relocated to her current facilities in Dunmore. Lee Ann’s daughter, Taylor Perry, has been working with her in many forms since she opened. Since 2019, Taylor took on administrative roles within the company and has been part of daily operations since then. Operating at full capacity with a growing waitlist, Lee Ann Perry’s Academy of Learning Center recognized the need for additional childcare within the area and sought a facility to serve more families. 

After brainstorming together, a decision was made that Perry’s Academy of Learning would create a satellite facility owned and operated by Taylor Perry within The Fricchione Center, a beautiful facility where children can learn, grow, and reach their milestones. While our official name is new, our combined experience spans decades. We are committed to providing superior care for your children, as well as a quality early learning foundation, for many years to come.