Program Overview

Introduction to Berkeley College Programs

Berkeley College offers a wide range of programs for students, including undergraduate and graduate degrees, certificate programs, and continuing education options.

Schools and Programs

The college is divided into several schools, each offering a variety of programs:

• Larry L. Luing School of Business
  • Accounting
  • Business Analytics
  • Fashion Merchandising and Management
  • Financial Services
  • General Business
  • Health Services Management
  • Information Technology Management
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Marketing
• School of Health Studies
  • Health Sciences
  • Health Services Administration - Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding
  • LPN to BSN
  • Medical Assistant
  • Patient Care Technician
  • Practical Nurse
  • Sterile Processing Technician
  • Surgical Technology
• School of Professional Studies
  • 3D Digital Visualization
  • Graphic Design
  • Interior Design
  • Justice Studies - Criminal Justice
  • Legal Studies
  • Media Communications

Graduate Degrees

• Master of Business Administration (MBA), Management
• Master of Science in Nursing, (MSN)

Certificate Programs

• Medical Assistant Certificate
• Patient Care Technician Certificate
• Practical Nurse Certificate
• Sterile Processing Technician Certificate

Continuing Education Certificate Programs

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Certificate
• Core Paralegal Certificate
• Interior Design Certificate
• Graphic Design Certificate
• More CE Certificate Programs

4-Year Combined Options

• BBA/MBA
• BS/MBA

Honors Program

The Berkeley College Honors Program is a credit-bearing academic program within the Division of General Education available to eligible high-achieving, full-time applicants seeking associate's or bachelor's degrees.

Eligibility

• Domestic high school applicants must have a high school cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• International high school applicants must have a high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Full-time enrollment in an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program is required.
• Transfer students or current Berkeley College students can apply to the Continuing-Transfer Honors Program with a college cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher for domestic students and 3.0 or higher for international students.

Program Requirements

• Accepted Honors students must sign an Honors Acknowledgment.
• Students must join an Honors Learning Community and pass consecutive Honors seminars.
• Students must document 30 or more hours of community service each year.
• Students must write a research paper and showcase it at the annual spring Honors Scholars Research Symposium.
• Students must maintain a B (3.0) or better cumulative GPA until graduation.

Benefits of Participating

• Distinctive academic recognition as an "Honors Scholar" on diploma and transcript.
• Involvement in a learning community with other high-achieving students.
• Limited enrollment facilitates active participation and close relationships with peers and faculty.
• Faculty and Peer Mentoring.
• Preparation for higher-level learning and challenges.
• Opportunity to serve the Berkeley College campuses and community as a student leader.
• Chance to present an honors thesis or poster to the Berkeley community.
• Recognition at Honors Scholars Research Symposium upon program conclusion.
• Earn an Honors Program cord to be worn at graduation.

Admissions Process

• The admissions process for the Honors Program includes submitting an application, unofficial transcript, letters of recommendation, and a 500-word essay.
• The Honors Admissions Committee reviews applications and may request a personal interview.
• No applications are accepted after the specified deadlines for each cohort.

Goals of the Honors Program

1. Remain consecutively enrolled at the College.
2. Feel engaged and connected with the College.
3. Improve self-confidence, communication skills, and professionalism.
4. Enhance knowledge of current social justice issues.
5. Demonstrate stronger information literacy, research, and critical thinking skills.
6. Become more civically-engaged through community service activities.
7. Complete Associate and Bachelor's degree programs with distinction as "Honors Scholars."
8. Pursue graduate degrees and other post-degree training.