8 courses. Harvest read no subject for these courses. That is a gap in our reading of the catalog, not in the college's catalog; each course is shown as we hold it until the reading is fixed.
Faculty and Staff
Dr. Pallister serves as Professor and Program Director for the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program at Maria College. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Wagner College, Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy at New York University, and a Juris Doctorate from Rutgers University School of Law. Dr. Pallister has been an occupational therapy educator for over 20 years with clinical experience that mainly focused on adult and older adult rehabilitation, ergonomics and work health and wellness, and environmental modifications necessary to maximize occupational performance and participation. Most recently David served as Professor and Program Director for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program at the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, KS and Founding Program Director for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program at his alma mater, Wagner College, in Staten Island, NY. His scholarship interests lie in the areas of best and future practices for online occupational therapy education; practice and profession-based legal, ethical, and policy issues; evidence supporting the critical role of foundational sciences in occupational therapy entry-level curricula; and occupational therapy's recognition of exercise as a contemporary occupation-based intervention. Personal meaningful occupations include “gym-ratting,” running (however, now orthopedically retired), honoring his father by upholding a born and raised commitment to all-things New York sports, learning to play the guitar, and studying effective voice-over techniques in a now AI-obsessed world.
Maria College’s Registered Nursing AAS Program is registered by the New York State Education Department and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). At the completion of the program, graduates are eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination for registered nurse licensure. Maria College has made the following determinations regarding the program meeting specific state licensure or certification requirements:
The majority of Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) students wish to continue their journey to become a licensed occupational therapist - which requires a master’s degree. At Maria, upon completion of the OTA program, students can transition into our Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Occupational Sciences, allowing them to get one step closer to their career goals.
The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements, in collaboration with the four regional higher education compacts, was established to develop and implement an effective and efficient reciprocal state-level authorization process for postsecondary distance education. Its mission is to provide broad access to postsecondary education opportunities to students across the country, to increase the quality and value of higher learning credentials earned via distance education, and to assure students are well served in a rapidly changing education landscape.
Coursework: * 6 Credits of English Composition, 3 Credits of Developmental/Life span Psychology, 8 Credits of Anatomy and Physiology, 4 Credits of Microbiology, 12 Credits of additional courses in the Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts Bachelor's Degree310
A Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts takes a broad view, exposing you to courses in various subjects including philosophy, mathematics, religious studies, literature, arts, sciences, languages, and more. Upholding both our mission and the Sisters of Mercy, a BA at Maria adds another key component to your education - providing caring and compassionate service to others.
AAS in Surgical Technology Fall 2025 Registration Now Open209
At the completion of all topics/coursework in the surgical technology curriculum (end of last semester) students will be required to complete a secure practice exam on site offered through the NBSTSA and AMP testing; NOTE: Students will also take the certification exam offered by the NBSTSA on site at the end of the last semester. Students should note that the certification exam results will be held until the degree/certificate is conferred by the registrar. This exam is required for program outcome measures for all new surgical technology programs.
Maria College policies and procedures for graduate and undergraduate students are found in the Maria College Academic Catalog with dates and deadlines provided in the Academic Calendar for the current academic year. These policies and procedures include but are not limited to academic regulations, course registration and withdrawal policies, student financial processes (tuition, fees, financial aid, payment, and refunds), the student code of conduct, and academic integrity, grade appeal, and grievance policies of the college. These documents can be found on the Maria College home page ( https://mariacollege.edu/ ) under the Quicklinks tab on the navigation bar.
