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Partnerships with Other Institutions

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

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

B.A. Manhattanville College: 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 Master of Fine Arts in Writing Program 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 Fine 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 The Manhattanville Review, Manhattanville’s national literary journal.

Accelerated Dual Degree Programs in Business Management & Sport Business Management

Manhattanville’s Department of Economics, Finance, and Management (EFM) and the School of Business (MSB) offer two options for full-time undergraduates who wish to combine a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management or a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a Master of Science in Sport Business Management.

The following dual degree programs are available:

1. Business Management BA/ Sport Business Management MS

2. Business Management BS/ Sport Business Management MS

These programs allow students to complete the requirements for an undergraduate and graduate degree at Manhattanville at an accelerated pace. That is, Business Management undergraduate students will be able to complete up to 12 credits in the MS in Sports Business Management program prior to the completion of their undergraduate degree and apply these credits to their graduate degree. This dual degree program offers courses frequently enough for students to complete within 5 years.

Students must have at least 75 earned credits to be accepted into the program. Candidates need an overall GPA of at least 3.3, have taken coursework to provide a strong foundation of business knowledge, and have at least one recommendation from Manhattanville faculty attesting to the student’s preparedness for graduate level study.

All students in the dual degree program must complete MSBM 5001, as it is a prerequisite for all other MSBM course. MSBM 5002 must be completed before taking MSBM 5006. Students must earn a B or better in all MSBM coursework to continue in the program and may take no more than one MSBM course in the first two semesters of their participation in the program. Students may subsequently take up to two MSBM courses per semester.

Courses which may count toward both degrees:

• MSBM 5001 Dynamics of the Sports Business World

• MSBM 5002 Managing Sports Businesses Strategically

• MSBM 5003 Economic and Financial Aspects of Sports Management

• MSBM 5004 Sports Marketing

• MSBM 5006 Leading Sports Organizations

Undergraduate students who are accepted into the dual degree program would fulfill these electives as well as one additional course (which would count toward the degree, but not the major) via 4 of 5 possible graduate-level courses in the Sports Business Management MS program. Application must include two recommendations from faculty in their undergraduate program.

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)

Partnerships with Other Institutions

Manhattanville College has collaborated with New York Medical College and Pace University to provide additional opportunities for qualified students.

B.A. Manhattanville College: 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 Professor Jeff Bens, Director of Creative and Professional Writing, ext.7137.

B.A. Manhattanville College: 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. 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.

Please see the Manhattanville College website for detailed information about the program and how to apply:

http://annex.mville.edu/undergraduate/academics/partnerships-with-other-institutions/dpt-physical-therapy-at-new-york-medical-college.html

B.A. Manhattanville College: 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. 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.

Please see the Manhattanville College website for detailed information about the program and how to apply:

http://annex.mville.edu/undergraduate/academics/partnerships-with-other-institutions/ms-speech-language-pathology-at-new-york-medical-college.html