College adds bachelor’s degree programs and tuition freeze, offers tuition discount
JENKINTOWN, Pa. – Furthering the dynamic developments that have occurred at Manor College over the past two years – the college fully rebranded, adopting the tagline “You Belong Here,” welcomed the largest New Student Orientation in its history; undertook major renovations, including to the library, outdoor learning spaces, classrooms, offices and, most recently, the Ukrainian Heritage Museum – Manor College made its most anticipated announcement yet.
Starting in the fall of 2018 Manor will offer a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology and Practice Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with concentrations in pre-law, social sciences, history, entrepreneurship, and interdisciplinary studies (pending approval by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education).
For many years, Manor students have asked for four-year degree programs to be added to Manor’s already robust associate degree program offerings. With the majority of Manor graduates continuing their education to obtain a bachelor’s degree and having to transfer to other institutions, students have been continually wanting to pursue their degrees at Manor.
Not only is Manor College expanding its academic offerings to accommodate more students, but it is also taking action to make sure that students can afford their education.
While Manor College is already the best-priced private Catholic college in Pennsylvania, it has just announced a tuition freeze for the 2018-2019 academic year. When the college froze tuition for 2016-2017, Manor saw an increase in enrollment for new students and returning students, and received much positive feedback from students and families about Manor’s reasonable price point.
Manor is looking for even better results from this new tuition freeze because now students can earn a four-year degree for the same affordable cost.
The college officially announced these two new programs in late January during an on-campus event titled “Soar in 4,” where attendees created their own ice cream sundaes and heard announcements from Dr. Jonathan Peri, president; Joanna Bassert, VMD, director and professor of veterinary technology; Jody Weaver CVT, alumni and practice manager at the Rau Animal Hospital; and Mike Landis, Liberal Studies Program director. They spoke about the new programs, as well as the careers available with the degrees.
The B.S in Veterinary Technology and Practice Management degree prepares students for leadership positions in a variety of animal- and veterinary-related businesses. This program builds upon Manor College’s AVMA-accredited Program of Veterinary Technology. Students in this program will be equipped for positions in organizations such as veterinary practices, pet sitting and grooming businesses, biomedical research facilities, diagnostic laboratories, animal shelters, mobile veterinary clinics, zoo or wildlife management and USDA or other public sector positions.
“This program is an exciting and cost effective way to continue your education towards a bachelor’s degree, gain business know-how and expand employment opportunities beyond clinical practice,” said Dr. Bassert.
The B.A in Liberal Studies exposes students to liberal arts curriculum. Critical thinking, problem-solving and the ability to research and analyze information are just a few of the skills students will learn in this program. Prof. Landis added, “The Liberal Studies baccalaureate/bachelor’s program at Manor provides students with an academic curriculum through which they can realize and optimize their deep intellectual and creative visions – their native passions for inquiry and learning. The program, with its five distinct concentration or learning-path options, is intrinsically interdisciplinary and exploratory, giving each student the capacity and flexibility to customize her or his learning path in a manner conducive to realizing unique academic and vocational-oriented purposes and visions.”
In tandem with these new programs, Manor College initiated The Basil Guarantee, a tuition discount for all students enrolling in either bachelor’s degree program. With this guarantee, students are eligible to receive a 20 percent discount off tuition for the final two years (junior and senior years) of the program. This tuition discount cannot be combined with other tuition discounts, but it can be used with scholarships and financial aid. This is a limited time offer that is available for all students who enroll in the programs between fall 2018 and spring 2020. Manor is currently accepting applications for these new programs.
Located in suburban Philadelphia, Manor College is America’s only institution of higher education with a Ukrainian heritage. Manor is a private two-year college offering more than 30 associate degree programs in allied health, science and math; business technology and legal studies; and the liberal arts to traditional age and adult students. For more information, readers may go to www.manor.edu.