Elizabethtown College School of Graduate and Professional Studies
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Elizabethtown College is a Pennsylvania private college founded in 1899. The programs offered through the School of Graduate & Professional Studies (SGPS) are geared toward working adults with the motivation to go back to school and earn their degree.
The accelerated format (either 5 or 8 week classes) lets students take one course at a time, allowing them to focus on learning each subject area without the stress of taking multiple courses at the same time.
Offering degree programs both in the classroom and online, the SGPS is dedicated to delivering the educational programming and services needed by working professionals in the format most convenient for them.
One of the unique features of the School’s programs is its emphasis on individualized academic advising. All students as assigned an advisor who will work with the student to provide support from admission to graduation.
Elizabethtown College recognizes that learning takes place outside as well as inside the classroom and that adult learners bring a wide variety of valid learning experiences with them when they enter a college program. The School is eager to help the adult learner transform outside-the-classroom, college-level learning into college credit.
So what makes Elizabethtown’s Accelerated Degree Programs the right choice for adult students?
- Accelerated classes running throughout the year
- Students take one course at a time
- Online courses & fully online programs
- Instructors with real-world experience
- Seamless credit transfer policies
- Individualized academic advising
Overview
School Type
Website: www.etown.edu
Contact: Elizabethtown College School of Graduate and Professional Studies
Accessibility
- Distance education:Yes
- Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
Benefits
Student Experience
- Online Synchronous
- Online Asynchronous
- Accelerated
Affordability
- Credit accepted from this institution
- Credit accepted from other accredited institutions
- Is financial aid available for adult students?
- Are tuition reimbursement plans available for adult students?
- Are scholarships available for adult students?
- Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program?
Campus Resources
- Writing Center
- Tutoring
- Career Services
- Financial Aid
- Advisors
- Mentors
- Labs
- Library
- Dining Services
- Recreational Services
Featured Programs & Degrees
Business Programs
The accelerated format (either 5 or 8 week classes) lets students take one course at a time, allowing them to focus on learning each subject area without the stress of taking multiple courses at the same time. Accelerated 3 credit courses meet once or twice a week for five weeks or are offered online. Evening class time is 6-10 pm. Courses that are quantitative in nature meet twice weekly (usually from 6-9pm).
Affordability & Admissions
Undergraduate tuition is $525 per credit, and financial aid is available for qualifying applicants. Transfer credits must carry a grade of C- or better and not include remedial courses. Credit for prior learning is available.
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
The accounting program at Elizabethtown College’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies prepares you for the challenges and complexities in today’s business world. The accounting curriculum—enriched with the College’s liberal arts core—provides a solid foundation in accounting and business principles, and emphasizes technological, critical thinking and leadership skills.
Career Outlook
An accounting degree from the SGPS at Elizabethtown College can lead to many types of positions in a variety of industries ranging from corporations to government, such as auditor, public and tax accountants, and credit analyst.
Locations
Elizabethtown College offers classes online.
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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
The Business Administration program at the Elizabethtown College School of Graduate and Professional Studies was designed for busy adults like you, whether you are looking to start your own business, enter the workforce, change careers or move up the ladder. Our curriculum aims to prepare you for leadership roles in the contemporary business community, one which is characterized by global reach, diversity and technology. The College’s comprehensive liberal arts core is blended into the curriculum, allowing you to graduate with a set of skills and competencies that position you to compete and to succeed in the rapidly changing business world.
Career Outlook
Graduates of the Elizabethtown College SCPS Business Administration program work in many industries, including advertising, marketing, retail, banking, insurance, sales and accounting. Examples of positions include market research analyst, account manager, marketing manager, banker, and small business owner.
Locations
Elizabethtown College offers classes in a 100% online format.
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Get more information on the business administration major and career outlook here.
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
The Health Care Administration program at Elizabethtown College’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies is a dynamic program for working professionals seeking to obtain a baccalaureate degree in an environment that provides both accelerated learning and flexibility. The Health Care Administration curriculum blends the theory, design, management, and practice of healthcare into a comprehensive learning program. This program emphasizes ethics, fiscal responsibility, technological solutions, and critical thinking and communication skills in the health care environment.
Affordability & Admission
Undergraduate tuition is $525 per credit, and financial aid is available for qualifying applicants. Transfer credits must carry a grade of C- or better and not include remedial courses. Credit for prior learning is available.
Classroom Type
The accelerated format (either 5 or 8 week classes) lets students take one course at a time, allowing them to focus on learning each subject area without the stress of taking multiple courses at the same time. Accelerated 3 credit courses are offered online and sessions are available throughout the year.
Career Outlook
The program focuses on the health care industry’s regulations, policies, management, and human/social issues from a communal, national and global perspective. It is relevant for the individual who wants to begin or advance his/her career in health care management.
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Human Services Programs
The accelerated format (either 5 or 8 week classes) lets students take one course at a time, allowing them to focus on learning each subject area without the stress of taking multiple courses at the same time. Accelerated 3 credit courses are offered online and sessions are available throughout the year.
Affordability & Admissions
Undergraduate tuition is $525 per credit, and financial aid is available for qualifying applicants. Transfer credits must carry a grade of C- or better and not include remedial courses. Credit for prior learning is available.
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Arts in Human Services
The human services major at Elizabethtown College is one of our most flexible adult degree programs—all of the major courses are offered online, while core and general electives are offered online, onsite or blended. Through your studies in our adult-friendly human services program you will gain an understanding of societal issues and case management processes and best practices. You also will be introduced to common scenarios and situations you are likely to encounter in the field and learn how to put theory into practice in order to handle these cases ethically, legally and professionally.
Career Outlook
With your bachelor’s degree in human services, you can work in a multitude of settings with a variety of positions, including case worker, social service liaison, social work assistant, and probation officer.
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Get more information on the human services major and career outlook here.
Bachelor of Arts in Human Services, Behavioral and Addictions Counseling
Human services is one of our most flexible adult degree programs—all of the major courses are offered online, and you have the option to earn a more specific human services degree in behavior and addictions counseling. The accelerated degree program in Human Services – Behavioral and Addictions Counseling from The School of Graduate and Professional Studies at Elizabethtown College is a focused version of our bachelor’s degree in human services that allows you to specialize in addictions and behavior disorders, as well as obtain the educational requirements necessary to sit for the Certified Drug and Alcohol Addiction Counselor exam.
Career Outlook
With your bachelor’s degree in human services- behavior and addictions counseling, you can work in a multitude of settings with a variety of positions, including case manager, child advocate, and crisis intervention counselor.
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Get more information on the human services counseling major and career outlook here.
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etown.edu/sgps/admissions
(717) 361-1411
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Main Campus
1 Alpha Drive
Elizabethtown, PA 17022