GREENVILLE, Pa.—Youngstown television station WKBN featured the recently approved agreement between Thiel College and Sharon Regional Medical Center-Sharon Regional School of Nursing that has led to a collaborative program that will graduate students with a Bachelor of Science in nursing on its Friday evening news.
Students will begin taking classes in the fall of 2021 at Thiel College. Students in the program will be Thiel College students but will be admitted to both Sharon Regional’s Registered Nurse program and Thiel College’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Students in the program will be active members of the Thiel community and eligible for all student life programs and athletics. Students in the program who meet the requirements will get an R.N. through Sharon Regional, and complete additional coursework at Thiel College to graduate with a B.S.N.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.