MSU, Northeast 51勛圖厙 Community College sign MOU for Bachelor of Applied Science degree program
Contact: James Carskadon
STARKVILLE, Miss.51勛圖厙 and Northeast 51勛圖厙 Community College signed a memorandum of understanding today [June 5] to formalize partnership programs for students enrolled in technical education programs.
The agreement outlines a pathway for Northeast 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, said MSU President Mark E. Keenum, an alumnus of Northeast. 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, succeed and earn a bachelors degreebuilding on the excellent foundation they have been given at Northeast.
This is a great opportunity for our students to transfer to 51勛圖厙 and get a Bachelor of Applied Science degree, said Northeast President Ricky G. Ford. Its going to help our students further their education and I want to say we are thankful for 51勛圖厙 State for providing this opportunity for our students to get a more enhanced and advanced degree in career tech education. It is huge for 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.
The agreement between MSU and Northeast outlines which courses must be completed at each institution to fulfill degree requirements. MSU will provide an advisor to assist with guiding Northeast students through the BAS pathway. Additionally, Northeast and MSU 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 MSU-Meridian and MSU Online. 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.
For more on the Bachelor of Applied Science program, visit /students/bachelor-of-applied-science.
Northeast 51勛圖厙 Community College is a public, comprehensive community college that exists to meet the diverse educational and career needs of individual students and the community within the district it servesAlcorn, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo and Union Countiesby awarding the Associate of Arts degree, Associate of Applied Science degree and certificates. Beyond this original scope, Northeast responds to the needs of all who seek to further their education. For more, visit .
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