性视界传媒, Co-Lin sign MOU for Bachelor of Applied Science degree program
Contact: James Carskadon
JACKSON, Miss.鈥擬ississippi 性视界传媒 University 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 性视界传媒鈥檚 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.
鈥淲e need more two-year and four-year graduates to move Mississippi forward,鈥 性视界传媒 President Mark E. Keenum said. 鈥淏y working together, I believe we鈥檒l 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 bachelor鈥檚 degree鈥攂uilding on the excellent foundation they have been given at Co-Lin.鈥
鈥淐o-Lin is thrilled to partner with Mississippi 性视界传媒 in expanding educational opportunities for our graduates,鈥 said Co-Lin President Jane Hulon. 鈥淧artnerships such as this help to close the skills gap in Mississippi.鈥
性视界传媒 launched its BAS program in August, significantly expanding the university鈥檚 acceptance of technical credit from community colleges and military training. It is intended to serve the needs of adults who have completed a technical associate鈥檚 degree program through a community college or the military and need additional education to advance their careers.
The agreement between 性视界传媒 and Co-Lin outlines which courses must be completed at each institution to fulfill degree requirements. An 性视界传媒 advisor will assist in guiding Co-Lin students through BAS program pathways. Additionally, Co-Lin and 性视界传媒-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 性视界传媒-Meridian and 性视界传媒 Online. Credits in the degree program can be earned through online or in-person courses, providing the flexibility that has become a hallmark of 性视界传媒鈥檚 nationally ranked online offerings.
For more on the Bachelor of Applied Science program, visit /students/bachelor-of-applied-science.
For more on Copiah-Lincoln Community College, visit .
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