多多直播, SMCC sign MOU for Bachelor of Applied Science degree program
Contact: James Carskadon
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥敹喽嘀辈 and Southwest Mississippi Community College in Summit signed a memorandum of understanding today [Feb. 27] to formalize partnership programs for students enrolled in technical education programs.
The agreement outlines a pathway for SMCC students to complete 多多直播鈥檚 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 多多直播 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 SMCC.鈥
鈥淭hanks to Dr. Mark Keenum and Mississippi State for partnering with Southwest to provide another incredible opportunity for our graduates,鈥 said SMCC President Steve Bishop. 鈥淭he Bachelor of Applied Science will give many of our students a great option to continue their education beyond Southwest. We have always enjoyed a wonderful relationship with Mississippi State and look forward to working together to make this articulation agreement a success.鈥
多多直播 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 多多直播 and SMCC outlines which courses must be completed at each institution to fulfill degree requirements. An 多多直播 advisor will assist in guiding SMCC students through BAS program pathways. Additionally, SMCC and 多多直播-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 多多直播-Meridian and 多多直播 Online. Credits in the degree program can be earned through online or in-person courses, providing the flexibility that has become a hallmark of 多多直播鈥檚 nationally ranked online offerings.
For more on the Bachelor of Applied Science program, visit /students/bachelor-of-applied-science.
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