Manor College, Delaware Valley University Sign Dual Degree Program Agreement
Manor College and Delaware Valley University (DelVal) signed an accelerated dual degree program agreement on Tuesday, March 4 that allows Manor College students admitted to the program to obtain admission to select master’s degree programs at Delaware Valley University.
Dr. Joseph Paris, Dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies at DelVal initiated the idea of partnering to offer a pathway to graduate degrees for Manor College students.
“This partnership offers an outstanding opportunity for Manor College students to seamlessly continue their education and advance their careers with a graduate degree from Delaware Valley University,” said Paris. “By streamlining and accelerating the pathway to graduate education, we are empowering students to gain the specialized skills and expertise they need to excel in their chosen fields.”
The dual degree program pathways include several notable programs:
- General Business (B.B.A.) to Business Administration (M.B.A.)
- General Management (B.B.A.) to Management & Organizational Leadership (M.A.)
- Healthcare Management (B.B.A.) to Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.)
- Healthcare Management (B.B.A.) to Public Health (M.P.H.)
- Veterinary Practice Management (B.B.A.) to Management & Organizational Leadership (M.A.)Criminal Justice (B.S.) to Criminal Justice (M.A.)
“This agreement enhances options for our students in degree fields such as Business and Criminal Justice,” Dr. Joseph Gillespie, Manor College provost, said. “Earning a graduate degree in either of those fields would enhance the marketability of our students, as well as their earning power.”
Dr. Jonathan Peri, President of Manor College, added, “We want to foster the best outcomes for our students so that they can be high achievers in the workforce and adhere to the core values of our institution in the world. DelVal is a good compliment to Manor and together we are now creating new opportunities for students to achieve.”
The agreement was formalized on March 4 in a ceremonial signing on Manor College’s campus in Jenkintown.
Manor College students interested in pursuing the dual degree can apply at admission.delval.edu/register/manor
Manor College, located in Jenkintown, was founded in 1947 by the Ukrainian Sisters of Saint Basil the Great. Manor College offers small, personalized education with a 12:1 student/teacher class radio. The institution remains among the most affordable private colleges in Pennsylvania.
The institution has been recognized for its academic excellence and personalized approach to ensuring each student is ready to excel in their chosen field. Manor College is dedicated to providing students with options to help them direct their own learning and personal development.
Delaware Valley University, located in Doylestown, opened in 1896 as the National Farm School based on the idea of “science with practice.” The institution utilizes a combination of classroom learning and hands-on experience to educate students. Today, the institution offers 28 undergraduate majors in the natural sciences, business and humanities, more than nine Master’s degrees and a doctoral degree.
To learn more about Manor College, visit www.manor.edu. To learn more about Delaware Valley University, visit www.delval.edu.