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June 1, 2014
Dean College to Offer B.A. Degrees in English, History, Psychology & Sociology Dean College, a private, residential college located in Franklin, Massachusetts, has been approved by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education to offer stand-alone B.A. degrees.
Beginning in fall 2014, students at Dean College will be able to complete a Bachelor of Arts in English, a Bachelor of Arts in History, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology or a Bachelor of
Arts in Sociology. These degree programs will take the place of concentrations in English, History, Psychology and Sociology under the umbrella of the B.A. in Liberal Arts and Studies. The
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Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Studies will remain, and students pursuing that degree will be able to design their own major with the approval of the Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences. These B.A. programs, along with the LAS bachelor’s degree, prepare students for the world of work or graduate school. “Today’s employers are seeking college graduates who have the knowledge and skills that liberal arts degrees provide; inquiry and analysis, critical and creative thinking, written and oral communication, quantitative and information literacy, teamwork and problem solv-
ing,” said Dr. Linda Ragosta, Vice President of Academic Affairs. Dean College now proudly offers 9 Bachelor Degree programs, including Arts and Entertainment Management, Business, Dance, English, History, Liberal Arts and Studies, Psychology, Sociology or Theatre. Additionally, Dean College offers 17 Associate Degree programs, as well as a robust schedule of part-time continuing and professional education credit and certificate programs throughout the calendar year. For more information on Dean College, visit our website www. dean.edu
St. Vincent DePaul Monthly Food Collection The Society of St. Vincent dePaul of St. Mary’s Church in Franklin will hold its monthly food collection at all Masses the weekend of June 14 and 15, 2014. Donations may be left only in the marked boxes at the doors of the main part of the church. The lower church will not be accessible. The pantry needs beef stew, canned tuna, tuna helper, hamburger helper, boxed shells & Velveeta and bottled juice. SVdP’s pantry cannot accept candy, soda, dented cans, anything perishable or beyond its expiration date and all donations must be in the original packaging, unopened. St. Vincent dePaul helps anyone who asks for assistance by doing what it can to make life easier for those in need. Thank you for your concern and compassion.
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