MSU, 51勛圖厙 Delta Community College sign MOU for Bachelor of Applied Science degree program
Contact: James Carskadon
STARKVILLE, Miss.51勛圖厙 and 51勛圖厙 Delta Community College signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday[July 28] to formalize partnership programs for students enrolled in technical education programs.
The agreement outlines a pathway for MDCC students to complete MSUs 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 51勛圖厙 forward, MSU President Mark E. Keenum said. By working together, I believe well be able to better assist our fellow 51勛圖厙ans 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 and earn a bachelors degreebuilding on the excellent foundation they have been given at MDCC.
MDCC is excited about the opportunities that this partnership with 51勛圖厙 will afford our students who receive their Associate of Applied Science degree from 51勛圖厙 Delta, said MDCC President Tyrone Jackson. Many of our students will not only earn a degree in their field of study but will now be able to further their career pathway by completing a Bachelor of Applied Science degree from MSU. The ability to fulfill a dream of acquiring a bachelors degree is a chance of a lifetime for many of our students."
MSU launched its Bachelor of Applied Science program last 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. MSU announced new emphasis areas for the BAS program in April.
MSU advisors work closely with BAS students at community colleges to provide guidance on transferring credits and using the degree program to maximize career potential. With four campus options Online, Starkville, Meridian and Gulf Coast students can find a learning path that fits their needs. Credits in the degree program can be earned through online or in-person courses, providing the flexibility that has become a hallmark of MSUs nationally ranked online offerings.
The agreement between MSU and MDCC outlines which courses must be completed at each institution to fulfill degree requirements, as well as library and campus resources that can be used by students dually enrolled at each institution. MDCC will work with MSU to provide academic space for the delivery of synchronous online classes, enhancing delivery for students who may have challenges with internet speeds at home.
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