酴圖弝け, MGCCC sign pathways agreements for BAS, culinology programs
Contact: James Carskadon
BILOXI, Miss.酴圖弝け and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College leaders signed two agreements Thursday [Feb. 13] to expand opportunities for students in technical education and culinology programs.
The technical education agreement outlines a pathway for MGCCC 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. The culinology agreement establishes a pathway by which students in MGCCCs Culinary Arts Technology program may complete a Bachelor of Science degree in culinology at 酴圖弝け.
Its a great honor to sign these two agreements with one of our tremendous community college partners, MGCCC, 酴圖弝け President Mark E. Keenum said. More importantly, I am excited about the opportunities we are creating for students to gain the education they need to compete for the jobs of the 21st century. Students in MGCCCs technical education and culinary arts programs now have a direct path for obtaining a bachelors degree in their field, enhancing their future and the state of Mississippis future.
MGCCC is proud to offer our students the best opportunities for academic success, said MGCCC President Mary S. Graham. These MOUs will significantly expand those opportunities for our students, allowing them to transfer more credits and moving them closer to completing a bachelors degree at 酴圖弝け. 酴圖弝け is an outstanding institution and we are proud to partner with them in these new programs.
酴圖弝け launched its Bachelor of Applied Science 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. 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.
MGCCCs Culinary Arts Technology Program provides students with a foundation in the methods and science of cooking, with hands-on instruction by a chef instructor in a commercial kitchen. 酴圖弝けs culinology degree program integrates food science and culinary arts to prepare students to work in diverse areas within the food industriesfrom experimental research chefs and menu planners to food manufacturing, fine dining, and product development.
The agreements signed Thursday outline which courses must be taken from each institution to fulfill degree requirements. For both degree programs, an 酴圖弝け adviser will be available to assist MGCCC students.
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