Degrees offered
Manchester College offers programs leading to the Associate of Arts, the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science degrees. Each program combines a core of general education courses, a concentration in a specific major (a minor is optional), and elective courses. Specific degree requirements are listed in the College Catalog.    

Baccalaureate degree
The baccalaureate degree, which may be either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, requires the completion of a minimum of 128 semester hours, and is generally completed in four years. For a full list of areas of study, see our Areas of Study page.

Associate of Arts degree
For students who may not be initially interested in a four-year baccalaureate degree, the Associate of Arts degree offers many exciting areas of academic concentration. The Associate's program takes at least two years to complete and prepares students for a variety of employment opportunities.
Associate of Arts degrees are available in:

• Art
• Computer Applications
• Criminal Justice
• Early Childhood Education
• English-Language
• English-Literature
• English-Writing
• Gerontology
• Health And Fitness Instruction
• Religion

All coursework is at a baccalaureate degree level with a liberal arts orientation. All credits earned are applicable to a baccalaureate degree at Manchester College or may transfer to other institutions.