Dean College will begin offering three new baccalaureate degrees as part of one of the largest expansions of academic programs the college has ever initiated.
The school, located in Franklin, has received approval from the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education to offer a bachelor of science degree in business; a bachelor of liberal arts and studies degree; and a bachelor of arts in theater degree. With the additions, the college will offer five bachelor degree and 15 associate degrees.
The programs will begin in the fall, when the college also has plans to open a $12.6 million performing arts and dining center.
