Delaware Valley College dedicates itself to providing a career-directed, career-oriented education in an intimate, personalized setting. Students select Delaware Valley College to provide them with the skills that employers want. Take a look at DelVal—we think you’ll like what you see.

If a scientific career is in your future, take a look at DelVal. Beyond the usual majors offered elsewhere, like biology, business and chemistry, Delaware Valley College offers programs in such areas as zoo science, equine science, animal science, food science, hydroponic crop science, and plant science and biotechnology. Our hands-on philosophy helps students develop the practical skills needed by businesses today. Delaware Valley College graduates hold leadership positions in such varied companies as Merck, Ralston Purina, Lipton, the U.S. Department of Environmental Protection, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Why DelVal?

• Small classes, averaging 15 students
• All classes are taught by faculty committed to teaching, not by teaching assistants.
• A required 24-week Employment Program, through which students gain valuable practical experience in their field of study
• A well-balanced curriculum combining liberal arts and sciences, broadening students’ appreciation of their cultural heritage, and strengthening their sense of ethics, values, and character.
• Located in one of the most beautiful counties in the United States; easy access to parks, major sporting events, and cultural activities.
• The College is affordable, offering more than $10 million in scholarships to students last year.

http://www.devalcol.edu/services/finaid/scholarships.htm

Scholarship with experience
Our students graduate with an enormous advantage over those from other institutions.  The Employment Program at Delaware Valley College enables you to spend 24 weeks (960 hours) on jobs which are directly related to your major. This requirement enables the College to achieve a 93% career placement rate for its graduates.

Programs of Study:

Arts and Sciences

Biology

• Biology
• Botany
• Environmental Biology
• Microbiology and Biotechnology
• Pre-professional Biology
• Zoology

Chemistry and Biochemistry

English

• English
• Written Communications

Secondary Education

Undecided/Undeclared

Agriculture and Environmental Studies

Agribusiness

Agronomy and Environmental Science

• Environmental Science
• Turf Management
• Crop Science Management

Animal Biotechnology and Conservation

• Animal Behavior, Training, and Enrichment
• Conservation and Wildlife Management
• Small Animal Science
• Zoo Science

Animal Sciences/Large

• Livestock Science and Management
• Equine Studies
• Equine Science and Management

Dairy Science

Food Science and Management

• Food Science
• Food Technology
• Restaurant and Food Service Management

Horticulture

• Plant Science and Biotechnology
• Commercial Crop Production and Marketing/Plant Health Management
• Hydroponic Crop Science

Ornamental Horticulture and Environmental Design

• Environmental Design
• Floriculture and Nursery Production and Marketing
• Landscape Contracting and Management

Business and Computer Information Systems

Business Administration

• General Business Administration
• Accounting
• E-Business
• Financial Service
• Food Service Management
• Management
• Management Information Systems
• Marketing
• Sports Management
• Senior Care Management

Criminal Justice Administration

Computer and Business Information Systems

Pre-professional Studies

• Medicine
• Veterinary
• Dentistry
• Law
• Optometry

Course Catalog on-line:  http://www.devalcol.edu/registrar/catalog.htm

Student Information:
Students considering Delaware Valley College as a place of study should check out it’s website: www.devalcol.edu.  Student requirements, application on-line, financial aid information, and listing of courses found in majors can be found at this site.