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In this section Manhattanville College Programs Joint B.A./Graduate Degree Programs Manhattanville College: B.A. Pace University, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences: M.S. in Publishing Manhattanville College: B.A. Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine: D.M.D. Manhattanville College: B.A., New York Medical College: D.P.T. Physical Therapy Manhattanville College: B.A. New York Medical College: M.S. Speech-Language Pathology

Manhattanville College Programs

Accelerated Dual Degree Programs in Education

Manhattanville’s School of Education offers two options for full-time undergraduates who wish to combine a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Music degree, with a Master of Arts in Teaching or a Master of Professional Studies. Students not majoring in education as undergraduates who demonstrate a 3.4 or better G.P.A. may apply for the Dual Degree Honors Program. This program allows them to take 15 graduate education courses that apply to both the undergraduate and graduate degrees, thus allowing for acceleration of the graduate degree program. Students who have achieved a 3.0 or better G.P.A. by the end of the junior year may apply to the "Senior Start" program, which allows them to take 9 graduate education credits that count toward both degrees.

The following Dual Degree Programs are available:

• B.A./M.A.T. Program in Early Childhood Education (Birth – Gr. 2)
• B.A./M.A.T. Program in Childhood Education (Grades 1 – 6)
• B.A./M.A.T. Program in Early Childhood (Birth – Grade 2) plus Childhood Education (Grades 1 – 6)
• B.A./M.A.T. Program in Adolescence Education (Grades 7 – 12) with Middle Childhood Extension (Grades 5 – 6) in English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Social Studies, French, Spanish, Latin or Italian
• B.F.A./M.A.T. Program in Art Education (All Grades)
• BMUS/M.A.T. Program in Music Education (All Grades)
• B.A./MPS Program in Childhood Education (Grades 1 – 6) and Special Education: Childhood (Grades 1 – 6)
• B.A./MPS Program in Adolescence Education (Grades 7 – 12) with Middle Childhood Extension (Grades 5 – 6) in English, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Social Studies and Special Education (Grades 5 – 12)
• B.A./MPS Program in the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language: TESOL (All Grades)

Accelerated Dual Degree Program in Creative Writing

Manhattanville’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies offers a dual degree in Creative Writing to students wishing to combine a Bachelor of Arts in English and concentration in Creative & Professional Writing with a Master of Arts in Writing. Undergraduates who demonstrate a 3.4 or better G.P.A. may apply for the Dual Degree Program by February 15 of their junior year. Application must include two recommendations from faculty in the undergraduate English Department; a 7 – to 25 – page writing sample (not exclusively poetry); and a 3 – page statement of purpose. The program allows students to take 8 graduate writing credits that apply to both the undergraduate and graduate degrees, thus allowing for acceleration of the graduate degree program. It is strongly recommended that dual degree candidates volunteer to work on Inkwell, Manhattanville’s national literary journal.

Dual Degree Programs for Students Pursuing Accelerated Bachelor’s Degrees

Students completing an accelerated bachelor’s degree may be eligible to take advantage of the dual degree programs below. Graduate credits will be applied to both undergraduate degree and graduate degree.

• B.S. in Behavioral Studies/M.S. in Organizational Management & Human Resource Development (9 graduate credits)
• B.S. in Behavioral Studies/M.S. in Leadership & Strategic Management (9 graduate credits)
• B.S. in Behavioral Studies /M.A.T. Program in Early Childhood Education (Birth – Grade 2)
• B.S. in Behavioral Studies /M.A.T. Program in Childhood Education (Grades 1 – 6)
• B.S./ in Behavioral Studies M.A.T. Program in Early Childhood (Birth – Grade 2) plus Childhood Education (Grades 1 – 6)
• B.S. in Organizational Management/M.S. in Leadership & Strategic Management (9 graduate credits)
• B.S. in Organizational Management/M.S. in International Management (9 graduate credits)
• B.S. in Organizational Management/M.S. in Organizational Management & Human Resource Development (9 graduate credits)
• B.S. in Communications Management/M.S. in Management Communications (9 graduate credits)

Joint B.A./Graduate Degree Programs

Manhattanville College has collaborated with a number of graduate schools to provide dual degree options for qualified students. Agreements with Polytechnic University, Boston University, and Pace University offer dual degree programs that involve acceleration. In addition, New York Medical College offers preferred admission to certain programs for qualified Manhattanville students. For guidance with regard to any of these programs, students should consult with the Joint Programs Advisor in the Academic Advising Office (323-5353).

Manhattanville College: B.A. Pace University, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences: M.S. in Publishing

This is a five-year program consisting of four years at Manhattanville and one summer, plus one year at Pace University Dyson College of Arts and Sciences. The program is open to Manhattanville students with a major or minor in English, English Writing or Communication Studies and leads to a Baccalaureate from Manhattanville and a Master of Science in Publishing from Pace University. Students begin taking Pace graduate courses during their fourth year at Manhattanville — usually three credits in the Fall and three credits in the Spring (Pace courses, held at their campus in Manhattan, are offered in the evening and Saturdays, and thus tend to fit with undergraduate schedules.) These credits count toward the undergraduate degree as well as toward the 36 credits required for the graduate degree. In the summer after graduating from Manhattanville, students usually take six credits at Pace University in New York City, then 12 credits each in the Fall and Spring semesters. This plan allows students to complete the graduate program at the end of the academic year following their graduation from Manhattanville. Manhattanville aid and campus residence are not available once students have gone on to the graduate portion of the program at Pace.

To be eligible for completion of the program, students must:

• Confer with the Dual Degree Programs Advisor no later than the first semester of their sophomore year.
• Elect a major or minor in English, English Writing or Communication Studies
• Declare their intent to pursue the program by submitting the special "Declaration of Intent to Pursue an Accelerated Dual Degree Program" form, available in the Advising Office, at the time of First Portfolio Review.
• Maintain a 3.2 overall G.P.A. and a 3.4 G.P.A. in the major.
• By February 1 of their junior year, apply to the Pace University M.S. in Publishing program. Applications must include two letters of recommendation, a personal essay, a resume and an official College transcript. Application forms are available from the Manhattanville Provost’s and completed applications, plus supporting materials, must be submitted to the Dual Degree Programs Advisor, not directly to Pace.
• If approved by Pace, students may take up to six credits of graduate courses in the Pace Publishing Program (Manhattan campus), in their Senior year — usually three credits in the Fall and three credits in the Spring. These credits count toward BOTH degrees.

Pace publishing courses available during the senior year (with registration through Manhattanville)

Courses below must be completed with a minimum grade of B. All courses are three credits. None of these courses (as indicated by the asterisk) count for liberal arts.

Fall Semester

PUB 606	Book Production and Design**
PUB 608	Financial Aspects of Publishing**
PUB 612	Information Systems in Publishing**
PUB 624	Editorial Principles and Practices**

Spring Semester

PUB 610	General Interest Books**
PUB 624	Editorial Principles and Practices**
PUB 628	Marketing Principles and Practices**

For guidance, students should consult with the Joint Programs Advisor in the Academic Advising Office (323-5353).

Manhattanville College: B.A. Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine: D.M.D.

This program usually requires seven years: three at Manhattanville and four at Boston University’s Goldman School of Dental Medicine. Approved students leave Manhattanville after completing their third year and a total of at least 108 credits and start taking graduate courses at the Goldman School of Dental Medicine. To achieve 108 credits after three years at Manhattanville, students will have to take overloads and/or summer credits. Up to 12 of the graduate credits taken during the first year at the Goldman School can apply to both degrees, and are transferred back to Manhattanville to complete the minimum of 120 credits required for the B.A. Students are usually eligible for the Manhattanville B.A. after the completion of the first year at the Goldman School of Dental Medicine. The D.M.D degree is conferred following successful completion of four years of study at the Goldman School. Because of the accelerated nature of the program, transfer students are not usually eligible. Manhattanville aid and campus residence are not available once students have gone on to the graduate portion of the program.

In order to complete this program successfully, students must:

• Inform the Joint Programs Advisor (Dr. Darlene Gandolfi) of their interest in pursuing the program by the first semester of the Freshman year, and indicate intention to apply by beginning of Sophomore year by notifying the Pre-Health Advisory Committee in writing. [Given the accelerated nature of the program, transfer students are not usually eligible.]
• Officially declare their pursuit of the program at the time of the First Portfolio Review (Spring of Sophomore year) by submitting the special "Declaration of Intent to Pursue an Accelerated Dual Degree Program" form with their portfolio.
• Complete the Boston University, Goldman School of Dental Medicine application (available on line at web address listed below) by September 1 of the Junior year and submit it to the Joint Programs Advisor by September 1. The Joint Programs Advisor will present the application to the Manhattanville Pre-Health Professions Advisory Committee. The PHPAC completes its letter of recommendation for candidates with the appropriate credentials by October 15, after which the Joint Programs Advisor forwards these materials to the Goldman School. Interviews are conducted with the Goldman School after October 15, and students are notified by December 1.
• Maintain a 3.4 or better G.P.A.
• Take and achieve a B or better in the following courses at Manhattanville [At least two of the first four sequences marked with ** must be completed in the freshman year]:

**BIO 1001& **BIO 1002	Principles of Biology I & II
**CHM 1001& **CHM 1002	Principles of Chemistry I & II
**CHM 1003 & **CHM 1004	Principles of Chemistry Lab I & II
**MATH 1030& **MATH 1032	Calculus I & II
**PHY 1001& **PHY 1002	College (or University) Physics I & II
BIO xxxx	upper level biology elective (2000 or 3000)
CHM 2001 & CHM 2002	Organic Chemistry I & II
CHM 2005 & CHM 2006	Organic Chemistry Lab I & II
ENG xxxx	An English Literature course at the 2000 or 3000 level

Note: No more than 25 credits of non-liberal arts coursework may be taken at Manhattanville College.The Goldman School admissions committee strongly recommends that the applicant's curriculum include courses in psychology, humanities, sociology or anthropology, and economics. 

• Submit the Portfolio for Final Review by the second semester of the Junior year (i.e., one semester early). Students must complete all portfolio and graduation requirements EXCEPT credits, before the end of the Junior year.
• Take the Dental Admission Test (DAT) and achieve a score of at least 16 (scale of 1 – 19). The DAT should be taken during the Spring semester of the Sophomore year or at the latest, during the summer between Sophomore and Junior years.

Students interested in this program should meet with the Joint Programs Advisor and an advisor from the major of choice, prior to the start of classes in the freshman year.

Admission requirements and further information are listed at http://dentalschool.bu.edu.

Manhattanville College: B.A., New York Medical College: D.P.T. Physical Therapy

This is an early acceptance program, based on Manhattanville’s close relationship with New York Medical College. A limited number of reserved places are available for qualified Manhattanville students. Qualified students aspiring to enter this field may apply to the three-year Doctor of Physical Therapy program at New York Medical College School of Health Sciences and Practice (NYMC-SHSP) .

Students may pursue any major/minor at Manhattanville, but must complete the required courses listed below. NYMC-SHSP recommends a full four years of undergraduate work and the completion of the B.A. degree. After the successful completion of the three years of study at NYMC-SHSP, the student receives a Doctor of Physical Therapy. At this point, the student is eligible to take the physical therapy licensure exam. Students interested in the DPT program should consult with the Joint Programs Advisor (Dr. Darlene Gandolfi) as early as possible.

Requirements for admission to New York Medical College’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program:

1. An academic record that includes a balance of coursework in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, including competency in English Writing. Applicants must have a G.P.A. of at least 3.3. The following required courses must be completed with a grade of C or better
   • Four courses in Biology – Principles of Biology I
   • and II, Anatomy and Physiology I and II
   • Principles of Chemistry I and II, with laboratories
   • College Physics I and II
   • Fundamentals of Psychology
   • One additional, advanced-level course in Psychology
   • One course in Mathematics and one in Statistics
   • Organic Chemistry is recommended
2. Applicants must provide evidence of at least 50 hours of volunteer or work experience in a physical therapy setting.
3. Three letters of recommendation, one from a college professor, one from a physical therapist who has observed the applicant in a clinical setting, and one from the Joint Degree Program Advisor.
4. Applicants must show evidence of current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The CPR course must include skill practice on CPR and choking for the adult (One and two person CPR), child, and infant.
5. Applicants whose native language is not English are required to obtain a minimum score of 600 (paper-based) or 260 (computer-based) on the Test of English as a Second language (TOEFL).
6. New York Medical College School of Public Health will waive the GRE requirement.

Student Selection Process:

Interested students must apply in writing, using the NY Medical College application after completing the junior year. Applications from students with satisfactory records are forwarded, via the Joint Programs Advisor, to the Physical Therapy Program Director at New York Medical College. New York Medical College then arranges for interviews with qualified applicants during the summer following the junior year.

Contingent upon a favorable decision from the NYMC-SHSP Admissions Committee, the student will be given a provisional early acceptance. Final admission and enrollment into the DPT program is contingent upon the student's completion of all remaining undergraduate course work at a level comparable to his or her earlier course work, and the submission of a final transcript indicating degree completion and date.

Details about admission are available online at: http://www.nymc.edu.

Manhattanville College: B.A. New York Medical College: M.S. Speech-Language Pathology

This is an early acceptance program, based on Manhattanville’s close relationship with New York Medical College. A limited number of reserved places are available for qualified Manhattanville students. Qualified students aspiring to enter this field may apply to the two-year Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program at New York Medical College School of Health Sciences and Practice (NYMC-SHSP). This program is one of the very few in the nation that is medically oriented.

Students may pursue any major/minor at Manhattanville, but must complete the required courses listed below. NYMC-SHSP recommends a full four years of undergraduate work and the completion of the B.A. degree. After successful completion of two years of study at NYMC-SHSP, the student receives a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology.

Students interested in the Speech-Language Pathology program should contact the Joint Programs Advisor (Darlene Gandolfi) as early as possible.

Requirements for admission to New York Medical College’s M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology program:

1. An academic record that includes coursework in the humanities, social sciences, and natural science, including competency in English Writing. Applicants should have a G.P.A. of at least 3.5. The required courses below must be completed with a grade of C or better:

• At least one course in biology (with lab)
• At least one course in physics, chemistry, or approved physical science;
• At least one course in mathematics or statistics;
• At least two courses in behavioral and/or social sciences;

2. Three letters of recommendation: one from the Joint Programs advisor and at least one from a faculty member with whom the candidate has taken at least one course.

1. 3. A typed personal statement of approximately 750 words.
2. 4. Computer literacy.

5. Applicants whose native language is not English are required to obtain a minimum eligibility score of at least 660 (PBT -a

minimum of 5 on the essay section), 287 (CBT – a minimum of 5 on the essay section), or 117 (IBT - no score lower

than 28 in each of the 4 sections) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); also accepted is the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – a minimum score of Band 8.

6. Applicants must show evidence of current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The CPR course must include skill practice on CPR and choking for the adult (One and two person CPR), child, and infant.

7. Note: The Graduate Record Examination is waived for students pursuing the early acceptance program.

Details about admission are available online at: http://www.nymc.edu.

Student Selection Process:

Interested students must apply in writing, using the NY Medical College application (available online). Applications from students with satisfactory records are then forwarded, by the Joint Programs Advisor to the Speech-Language Pathology Program Director at New York Medical College. New York Medical College then arranges for interviews with qualified applicants during the summer following the junior year.

Contingent upon a favorable decision from the admissions committee, the student will be given a provisional early acceptance during the fall semester of the senior year.  Final admission and enrollment into the SLP program is contingent upon:
* the student's completion of all remaining undergraduate course work at a level comparable to that attained in earlier course work and 
* the submission of a final transcript indicating degree completion and date.

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