Delaware Valley University 4+1 Pathway Program in Public Health
4+1 Pathway Program in Public Health
The 4+1 Pathway Program in Healthcare Administration offers eligible Manor College students majoring in Healthcare Management the opportunity to complete their bachelor’s degree at Manor while earning credits toward a master’s in Public Health from Delaware Valley University (DelVal) in Doylestown.
Our 4+1 program is an accelerated pathway for students to complete their bachelor’s degree and gain a head start on the master’s degree in Management and Organizational Leadership at Delaware Valley University. Eligible students can apply for this program in their junior year. During their senior year, 4+1 students take one graduate-level course in fall and spring and in the summer following the junior and senior year up to the 9 graduate course maximum. These courses allow the Manor College General Management student to save time and money toward completion of the master’s degree.
Why Earn a Master’s in Healthcare Administration?
Students can take the skills they developed as undergraduates in health-related fields at Manor and combine them with coursework in the 4+1 program to become collaborative, adaptable, and strategic Public Health administrators.
The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is designed to prepare graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to address public health challenges. The market demand for an MPH degree is robust, driven by the need to address complex public health issues, policy initiatives, and the growing emphasis on preventive care and health promotion.
This program is appropriate for individuals wanting to advance their career in health care, or individuals who want to transition to a career in public health. Students will learn to develop and evaluate public health programs, utilize health informatics for data-driven decision-making, and respond effectively to biosecurity threats and emergencies. Graduates will be empowered to contribute effectively to the promotion of health equity and sustainable practices in diverse communities and address the multifaceted public health challenges of today and tomorrow.
Student Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this program, you must:
- Must be at least a second-semester junior at Manor (60-75 credits) through the second semester of their senior year (90-120 credits).
- Minimum of 3.0 cumulative grade point average
- Must have declared your major in Healthcare Management
How the 4+1 Pathway Program Works
If conditionally accepted by DelVal, Manor College students may take up to nine credits of coursework at DelVal toward the master’s in Public Health during their final year at Manor at no additional charge.
During the fall or spring semester, the Manor College pathway student will be restricted to no more than ONE graduate course (3 credits) per semester. The Manor student may take up to TWO graduate courses (6 credits) in the summer.
Students may take as long as three years to complete the graduate curriculum at DelVal.
How to Apply
Manor College students may begin the process by completing the request for information form linked above. Applications for pre-admission to the 4+1 pathway will be accepted during the second semester of their sophomore year through the first semester of their senior year.
Deadlines:
Spring Semester: November 1
Summer Semester: March 1
Fall Semester: July 1
Learn More
There are minimum requirements, including a qualifying minimum grade-point average, and students may take as long as three years to complete the graduate curriculum at DelVal.
For additional information, contact:
- Dr. Timothy Yancy, Chair of Business and Computer Science programs, Manor College, at tyancy@manor.edu
- Richard Maher, Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions, Delaware Valley University, at Richard.Maher@delval.edu
About Delaware Valley University
Delaware Valley University is a private, comprehensive, nonprofit university educating students with a curriculum that emphasizes and requires experiential learning. Located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, about 30 miles north of Philadelphia, the University offers 28 undergraduate majors in business, arts and sciences, and agricultural and environmental sciences; ten master’s degrees; and a doctorate in education. Founded in 1896, DelVal has been cited by the National Society for Experiential Education as having the country’s top experiential learning program, by Princeton Review as one of the best colleges in the Northeast, and by College Factual as having one of the top 20 animal science programs in the country.