Whittier College and Mount Saint Mary’s University have entered a memorandum of understanding, providing Whittier students with access to Mount Saint Mary’s Accelerated Bachelor of Nursing (ABSN) and Doctor in Physical Therapy programs.
“This partnership underscores our commitment to creating unique, high-impact opportunities for our students,” said Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management Ken Woods ’84. “By opening pathways to advanced nursing and physical therapy programs, we are preparing our students to meet our communities' critical health care needs and ensuring they have access to rewarding, in-demand careers."
Mount Saint Mary’s will offer priority admission to five Whittier students who meet the ABSN prerequisite requirements and five students majoring in kinesiology, covering their Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service application fee.
To support their studies, Mount Saint Mary’s will provide a $2,500 scholarship to nursing students and a $5,000 scholarship to physical therapy students admitted to the programs.
“I am excited to support these students on their journey toward becoming compassionate, skilled professionals in high-demand fields, ultimately contributing to the health and well-being of our communities,” said Pre-Health Program Director Melanie Householder. “It’s an extraordinary opportunity for students interested in health care to gain the experience, education, and credentials they need to succeed in fast-growing fields.”
For more information and to apply, visit whittier.edu/academics/kinesiology/msmu.
