酴圖弝け, Co-Lin sign MOU for Bachelor of Applied Science degree program
Contact: James Carskadon
JACKSON, Miss.酴圖弝け and Copiah-Lincoln Community College signed a memorandum of understanding today [Feb. 19] to formalize partnership programs for students enrolled in technical education programs.
The agreement outlines a pathway for Co-Lin students to complete 酴圖弝けs new Bachelor of Applied Science program, leveraging the strengths of both institutions to provide more opportunities in technical education and meet current and future workforce demands.
We need more two-year and four-year graduates to move Mississippi forward, 酴圖弝け President Mark E. Keenum said. By working together, I believe well be able to better assist our fellow Mississippians in gaining the education they need to compete for the jobs of the 21st century. We are committed to helping all of our BAS students excel, succeed and earn a bachelors degreebuilding on the excellent foundation they have been given at Co-Lin.
Co-Lin is thrilled to partner with Mississippi State in expanding educational opportunities for our graduates, said Co-Lin President Jane Hulon. Partnerships such as this help to close the skills gap in Mississippi.
酴圖弝け launched its BAS program in August, significantly expanding the universitys acceptance of technical credit from community colleges and military training. It is intended to serve the needs of adults who have completed a technical associates degree program through a community college or the military and need additional education to advance their careers.
The agreement between 酴圖弝け and Co-Lin outlines which courses must be completed at each institution to fulfill degree requirements. An 酴圖弝け advisor will assist in guiding Co-Lin students through BAS program pathways. Additionally, Co-Lin and 酴圖弝け-Meridian will work together to provide classroom space for the delivery of synchronous online courses.
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science program will have access to advisors from 酴圖弝け-Meridian and 酴圖弝け Online. Credits in the degree program can be earned through online or in-person courses, providing the flexibility that has become a hallmark of 酴圖弝けs nationally ranked online offerings.
For more on the Bachelor of Applied Science program, visit /students/bachelor-of-applied-science.
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