Caldwell College’s unique affiliation programs offer you the opportunity for both a liberal arts education while preparing you for a rewarding career. Potential benefits of our affiliation programs include guaranteed placement and the opportunity to save tuition dollars and time by earning multiple degrees in fewer semesters. These programs are open to new freshmen upon entrance, and, if you are transferring from another college, we encourage you to apply and discuss available options with one of our advisors.
Dentistry
Both 3-4 and 4-4 year programs are offered to allow you the chance to accelerate your studies or work at a more traditional pace. Caldwell offers programs with New York University, Temple University and UMDNJ. You will earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Caldwell and a Dental degree from the respective dental school.
Medicine or Veterinary Medicine
Caldwell College has affiliated with St. George's University Medical and Veterinary School in Grenada to give students an opportunity to receive their degrees in medicine or veterinary medicine in seven years, rather than the usual eight.
Occupational Therapy
You can earn a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy in this five-year program where you spend 3 years studying at Caldwell College and 2 years at Columbia University’s College of Physicians & Surgeons. You will earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Caldwell and Master’s degree from Columbia University.
Optometry, Podiatry and Chiropractic Medicine
These are each 3-4 year programs offered in partnership with the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, New York College of Podiatric Medicine and New York Chiropractic School. You will earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Caldwell and the related medical degree from the College offering your specialty.
Physical Therapy
This unique program is a 4-3 year program leading to a doctorate degree from New York Medical College in Physical Therapy. You will earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Caldwell and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from New York Medical College.
Social Work
This accelerated BA/MSW program allows students to earn a B.A. degree in sociology from Caldwell College and an MSW from Rutgers University School of Social Work in five years. Higly motivated, high achieving high school seniors or community college transfer students interested in a career in a social work related field are encouraged to apply.
Caldwell also offers several other programs with UMDNJ: a 4-4 year program in Osteopathic Medicine and dual degree programs in Cytotechnology, Medical Technology and Toxicology which require 3 years at Caldwell and 15 months at the School of Health Related Professions.
If you are interested in any of these affiliation programs, apply to Caldwell College and indicate your interest on our application.
Students interested in the accelerated BA/MSW program should contact at 973-618-3653.
For more information on any health affiliation program, contact at 973-618-3570