Manhattanville College

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Bachelor Degrees in Accelerated Format

Manhattanville College offers three accelerated undergraduate degree-completion programs for adult students: The degrees are in Behavioral Studies, Organizational Management and Communications Management. To earn the B.S. degree in an accelerated format at Manhattanville College, the student must complete 120 credits. Students who have a grade point average of 2.5 or better, are at least 21 years of age, and have a minimum of two years’ of work experience are eligible for the program. A maximum of sixty transfer credits from, a two-year institution or a maximum of 90 transfer credits from a four-year institution may be awarded. Students who have transferred into Manhattanville with more than 60 credits will be required to:

  1. complete at least the final 30 semester credit hours and at least half of the major and minor "in residence" with at least a 2.0 G.P.A. in courses in which they are enrolled at the College.
  2. demonstrate that they have satisfied the Manhattanville College general education requirements either in courses for which they have enrolled at Manhattanville College or at another accredited college/university.
  3. complete all State-mandated Bachelor’s degree/certification requirements.

Entering students may challenge up to twelve credits for prior learning. Classes meet in the evenings and/or on Saturdays and are scheduled in seven-week modules. Each student is committed to substantial out-of-class work. In addition to fulfilling their major requirements, students must demonstrate breadth in their program of studies. Course work is required in four of the five academic areas which include: mathematics/science/ computer science, social sciences, humanities, foreign languages, and fine arts. In at least two of the areas a minimum of six credits is required. The breadth requirement may be satisfied by course work presented for transfer credit or by courses taken at Manhattanville.

There is rolling admissions for the Adult Accelerated Undergraduate Degree Completion Programs. Please note that transcripts from undergraduate course work can be preliminarily evaluated for transfer credits by the program director prior to completion of the application, for those who are interested.

Program Requirements:

  • 21 Years of age
  • 2.5 GPA

The application process is as follows:

  • A completed and signed application with fee made payable to Manhattanville College. The fee is waived for applications made online at the Manhattanville Website, www.mville.edu.
  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended
  • A 2 3 page typewritten autobiographical essay describing your educational and career experiences. The essay should be creative and reflective in nature and be responsive to the following questions:
    • How and why did you decide to pursue this program
    • How can this program further your personal and/or professional goals
  • Resume reflective of your business and educational experience
  • Interviews will be arranged for those with acceptable completed application files.
  • Proof of the required immunizations against measles, mumps, and rubella in compliance with New York State regulations for those born on or after January 1, 1957.

Please note that forms for application and immunizations are available online at the Manhattanville website, www.mville.edu

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Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Studies

This program provides a firm basis in the liberal arts with special emphasis on the social and behavioral sciences. Students must complete 60 credits in the liberal arts and sciences for the B.S. degree. They must complete forty three credits in the concentration.

Prerequisites

PSY 1004

Fundamentals of Psychology

SOC 1001

Introduction to Sociology

Required Courses

BIO 3024

Environmental Science

BIO 3048

The Biology of Health and Illness

ENW 3013

Expository Writing

IDS 3010

Career and Life Work Planning

PHL 3042

Ethics and Social Responsibility

PSY 3007

Human Development

PSY 3008

Elements of Psychopathology

PSY 3043

The Individual and Society

PSY 3090

Social Statistics

SOC 3010

Family and Society

SOC 3078

Contemporary Social Issues

SOC 3090

Social Research Methods

IDS 3098

Final Integrative Project

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management

This program offers an overview of the field of management in a setting of the liberal arts. Students must complete thirty seven credits in the concentration.

Prerequisites

  • Principles of Accounting I
  • Principles of Economics I and II

Required Courses

ENW 3013

Expository Writing

FIN 3030

Finance and Planning Process

IDS 3010

Career and Life Work Planning

MGT 3020

Business Policy

SOC 3022

Development and Change in Social Organizations

MGT 3023

Entrepreneurship

MGT 3032

Understanding the Marketplace

SOC 3033

Managing Diversity

MGT 3031

Economic Forecasting and Decision Making

MGT 3098

Final Integrative Project

Bachelor of Science in Communications Management

Within the framework of a liberal arts education, this program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills that will prepare students for the dynamics of human interaction in the marketplace. Students must complete thirty seven credits in the concentration.

Required Courses

IDS 3010

Career and Life Work Planning

ENW 3013

Expository Writing

COMM 3060

Seminar in Communications Management Concepts

COMM 3061

Oral Presentation and Communication

COMM/IDS 3062

Written Communications in Media and Management

COMM/MGT 3032

Understanding the Marketplace and Competition

COMM 3064/IDS 3064

Film and Media Aesthetics and Analysis

COMM 3065

Theories of Communications

COMM/ART 3066

Multimedia Environments

COMM 3067

Communications Industries and Information Technologies

COMM 3068

Interpersonal & Intercultural Communications

COMM/

SOC 3051

Mass Media and Society

COMM 3098

Final Integrative Project

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2015-2016 Undergraduate College Catalog

Manhattanville College Mission

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy

Brief History of Manhattanville: History and Educational Commitment

Letter to Parents

Inventory of Undergraduate Programs

Inventory of Graduate Programs

Graduate Programs List

Undergraduate Programs of Study(Majors, Minors & Requirements)

Full-Time Undergraduate Degree Requirements

Undergraduate Programs

Graduation Participation Requirements

Registration Requirements & Online Student Resources

Official & Unofficial Transcripts

Types of Courses

Transfer Credit Policy

Withdrawal and Leave of Absence Policies

Grading and Grading Policies

Honors Options

Bachelor Degrees in Accelerated Format

Pre-Professional Studies

Off-Campus Study

English Language Institute (ELI)

Educational Support

Library Information Services

Facilities and Resources

Dual Degree Programs

School of Business, Master of Fine Arts in Writing & Master of Liberal Arts Programs

School of Education Graduate Programs

Course Offerings

African Studies Courses

American Studies Courses

Anthropology Courses

Art History Courses

Art (studio) Courses

Asian Studies Courses (WLL Lang Courses)

Biology Courses

Chemistry Courses

Communication & Media Courses

Castle Scholars Courses

Classic Civilizations Courses (WLL)

Dance & Theatre Courses

Accounting/Economics/Finance/Management Courses

Education Courses

English Composition Courses

English Education Courses

Health & Wellness Education Courses

English Literature Courses

English Film Studies Courses

English Creative & Professional Writing Courses

French Courses (WLL)

First Year Program Courses

German Courses (WLL)

History Courses

Holocaust Studies Courses

Organizational Management & Human Resource Development (Graduate Program) Courses

Interdisciplinary Studies Courses

International Studies Courses

Irish Studies Courses

Italian Courses (WLL)

Library Skills Courses

Business Leadership (Graduate Program) Courses

Computer Science Courses

Mathematics Education Courses

Mathematics Courses

Finance (Graduate Program) Courses

MGPS Master of Science Courses (Graduate Program)

Physical Education & Sport Pedagogy (Graduate Program Courses)

Physical Education Courses (Undergraduate)

Sport Business Management (Graduate Program) Courses

International Management (Graduate Program) Courses

Marketing Communication Management (Graduate Program) Courses

Museum Studies

Applied Music Courses

Music Technology Courses

Music Education Courses

Music History & Literature Courses

Music Management Courses

Music Theory Courses

Philosophy Courses

Physics Courses

Political Science & Legal Studies Courses

Psychology Courses

Science Education Courses

Sociology Courses

Spanish Courses

Social Studies Education Courses

World Religion Courses

Women's and Gender Studies Courses

Admissions

Athletics

Student Affairs

Tuition and Fees

Financial Assistance

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Faculty and Staff

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