New Articulation Agreement with DeSales University

Salus University has signed a new articulation agreement with DeSales University on both its Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree program and its Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) degree program. 

Salus president Michael H. Mittelman, OD ‘80, MPH, MBA, FAAO, FACHE, and Gerry O’Sullivan, PhD, provost and vice president of Academic Affairs, visited DeSales on May 9, 2024, to sign the agreements with Father James Greenfield, EdD, DeSales president, and Terese Wignot, PhD, provost. 

“We are delighted to enter into this new affiliation agreement between Salus and DeSales, which clearly enhances our commitment to advancing healthcare education in our region,” said Dr. Mittelman. “This partnership will enrich our Optometry and Orthotics & Prosthetics programs, combining the strengths of both institutions to offer an enhanced educational experience to DeSales students, leading to a professional degree.”

Students at DeSales who complete the 90-semester credit or 120-semester credit pre-optometry curriculum with a 3.0 GPA or higher can apply for admission to the 3+4 or 4+4 Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) at Salus University OD degree, respectively. PCO/Salus will reserve four seats in each class for qualifying DeSales students. 

Students at DeSales who complete the 120-semester credit pre-orthotics and prosthetics curriculum with a 3.0 GPA or higher can apply for admission to the Salus 4+3 MSOP degree. Salus will reserve four seats in each class of the MSOP program for qualifying DeSales students.

“By leveraging DeSales University's robust educational infrastructure and Salus University’s innovative, nationally recognized clinical expertise, we aim to provide our students with unparalleled opportunities to develop as healthcare professionals,” said Dr. Mittelman. “Together, we will foster a collaborative environment that not only benefits our students but also contributes positively to the healthcare community. We look forward to the innovations and achievements that will emerge from this exciting collaboration.”