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- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Corporate Communication
- Criminal Justice
- Information Systems
- EXCEL Program
Bachelors and Associates of Science degrees can be earned through the Edward R. Murphy Center for Continuing Education and Distance Learning in the following areas:
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Information Systems
Bachelors and Associates of Arts degrees can be earned through the Edward R. Murphy Center for Continuing Education and Distance Learning in Corporate Communication.
Bachelor of Professional Studies degrees can be earned through the Edward R. Murphy Center for Continuing Education and Distance Learning through the EXCEL program and through the accelerated degree program in Criminal Justice.
Certificate programs consist of nine courses of 27 credit hours which provide the new adult student with entry level course work in:
- Accounting
- Corporate Communication
- Information Systems
- Management
Following the completion of the nine courses, the student is then ready to move to the next step in the education process. Therefore, all courses completed in certificate programs satisfy requirements for the bachelor's degree programs.
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma programs are available for those adult students who already have obtained a bachelor's degree in another discipline, e.g., English or History. Diploma programs address the needs of the adult student looking to become more effective in their occupation or field or wishing to develop professional competence in new areas. Diplomas are attractive to adult students interested in a career change or preparation for graduate school. These programs are comprised of courses specific to theory and practice in the areas of:
- Accounting
- Business Management
- Corporate Communication
- Information Systems
EXCEL is a non-traditional, external degree program administered through the Edward R. Murphy Center for Continuing Education and Distance Learning. The program is designed specifically for adults who have a minimum of seven (7) years of work-related experience, 50 college credits completed, a clear sense of career goals, and strong academic ability. This program employs the assessment of experiential learning as a significant element in fulfilling degree requirements. CLEP (College Level Examination Program) examinations, independent study, and traditional college courses are used to fulfill degree requirements. EXCEL is not a correspondence program. Several day-long seminars at the Elizabethtown College campus are required of all EXCEL students. For this reason, application for admission is limited to individuals who live within four hundred (400) miles of the College. A Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) can be earned through the EXCEL program. The BPS is offered with majors in business administration, corporate communication, criminal justice, early childhood education, human services and public administration. The BLS is offered with a major in Liberal Arts. Admission to EXCEL is selective and enrollment is limited because of the highly individualized nature of the program. Applications are reviewed twice a year. In addition to supplying college transcripts, references, and a written goal statement, applicants must come to campus for a pre-admission interview.
Programs for Adults 55+
Special programs for senior citizens are offered throughout the year at the Elizabethtown College Campus.
ILR (Institute for Learning in Retirement) Each fall and spring, mini-courses are offered for older learners (generally age 55+) for a nominal fee.
Topic areas of the courses may include:
- Politics
- Computer and Internet Technology
- History
- Biographies
- Sciences and/or Religion
- Book Discussion
- Art
- Fiction Writing
- Day-Trips, etc.
Education and Training Programs:
Customized programs are available to businesses and organizations who would like this popular option. Please call the Edward R. Murphy Center for Continuing Education and Distance Learning for more information or e-mail randazzob@etown.edu.