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EDUCATION
HIGHER EDUCATION
Institutions of Higher Learning in Westchester and the Hudson Valley
You don’t need to go far to
get a great post-high school education. Many area institutions have added online and hybrid programs in response to the coronavirus pandemic, so whether you choose in-person or virtual learning, some of the top colleges, universities, and certificate programs are in our own backyard.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY
BERKELEY COLLEGE
White Plains
Located in the business district of the bustling county seat, Berkeley College’s White Plains campus focuses on career placement through its professional studies and internship programs. A range of certificate and degree tracks are available, including a selective honors program. www.berkeleycollege.edu
COLLEGE OF WESTCHESTER
White Plains
The College of Westchester offers a range of career-focused programs in ares including digital media and information technology and healthcare. In addition to degree programs, students can enroll in day, night, weekend, or online-only classes to complete their degrees. www.cw.edu
CONCORDIA COLLEGE
Bronxville
This four-year liberal arts college with a Christian pedigree offers an ethics- infused, career-focused curriculum. The college’s recent distinctions include inclusion in 2020 Money Magazine Best Colleges for the Money. www.concordia-ny.edu
ELIZABETH HAUB SCHOOL OF LAW AT PACE UNIVERSITY
White Plains
This is one of the first law schools in the country to develop a comprehensive and
Iona College, New Rochelle
integrated curriculum in environmental law — and it is currently the No.3 program in the nation as ranked by US News & World Report. Many graduates practice locally, giving students a supportive network with externship and employment in the field. www.law.pace.edu
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
West Harrison
The Westchester location of this venerated Jesuit university hosts branches of the Fordham School of Professional and Continuing Studies, Gabelli School of Business, Graduate School of Education, and Graduate School of Social Service and is home to the Beck Institute on Religion and Poverty, the Children and Families Institute, and the Ravazzin Center on Aging. www.fordham.edu
IONA COLLEGE
New Rochelle
Iona College spans 45 acres and offers more than 100 programs of study. Start in the summer of 2021 and by the summer of 2022, you’ll have earned yourself a Fast-Track MBA at this program for non-business students who want
business grounding in their chosen field.
www.iona.edu
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY
Purchase
Located near the SUNY Purchase campus, the Westchester branch of Long Island University’s Hudson division offers graduate programs in education, coun- seling, health, and business administra- tion. Afternoon, evening, and weekend class schedules help accommodate the needs of adult learners. www.liu.edu/hudson
MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE
Harrison
With over 90 areas of study, Manhattanville’s undergraduate and graduate programs emphasize social justice and leadership and span a wide range of degree tracks. Framed by stately architecture, its campus contains a rare book room, an environmental center, an art gallery, and dance and fitness studios. www.mville.edu
MERCY COLLEGE
Dobbs Ferry
More than 90 degree and certificate programs are available at this large
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