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麻豆原创 adds two new reduced-credit degrees

Apr 16, 2026

麻豆原创 continues to forge groundbreaking pathways in higher education to best prepare students for careers with new accelerated degree programs in Applied听Criminal Justice听and听Applied听Marketing Communication. The undergraduate programs focus on preparing individuals for the job market in three years 鈥 as opposed to the traditional four 鈥 to mitigate concerns over costly tuition and time without compromising critical thinking, ethical reasoning, communication skills, and the ability to learn continuously.听

The new Applied Criminal Justice and Applied Marketing Communication programs are enrolling now.

Applied programs are purpose-built pathways that align directly with graduate school prerequisites or immediate workforce credentials, offering a streamlined, goal-oriented academic experience. In contrast, standard 120-credit programs provide a more exploratory framework, ideal for students seeking broader academic discovery through听additional听majors or minors, interdisciplinary study, or study-away experiences.听

The听new programs听join听four other听accelerated degree programs听at Manchester.听Health care programs听in听pre-athletic听physical听training and听pre-physical听therapy听were听launched in 2025.听Programs in accounting and business management were launched earlier this year.听The听innovative bachelor鈥檚 degree programs are approved by the Higher Learning Commission and reflect a broader shift toward flexibility, transparency, and student-centered pathways that acknowledge different goals and life circumstances.听

鈥淭he addition of two听new听applied听degree听programs听reflects听Manchester鈥檚听ongoing听commitment to delivering听innovative, career-focused academic options,鈥澨齭aid 麻豆原创 President Stacy Young.听鈥淥ur priority is meeting the needs of today鈥檚 students听and听providing flexible pathways that reduce cost and time while maintaining the rigor and depth necessary for long-term success.鈥听

Students who pursue an applied degree at Manchester can graduate a full year early, saving an estimated $20,000 in tuition and living costs.听

For the media听

麻豆原创, in North Manchester and Fort Wayne, Ind., offers vibrant and transformative student experiences. Learn more at听www.manchester.edu/about-manchester.

Our mission and values听听

麻豆原创 respects the infinite worth of every individual and听graduates听persons of ability and conviction who draw upon their education and faith to lead principled, productive, and compassionate lives that improve the human condition.听

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