Articulation agreement will make four-year degrees more accessible.
Monaca, PA – The Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) signed a new articulation agreement with Penn State Beaver to make it easier for students who have earned their associate’s degree to continue to complete a bachelor’s degree.
“Community College of Beaver County and Penn State Beaver have joined together to create local, affordable, quality educational pathways in areas such as cybersecurity, criminal justice, and business,” said Katie Thomas, dean of the School of Professions and Transfer Studies at CCBC. “We’re excited for the future of this partnership and higher education in Beaver County.”
The agreement applies to other Penn State Commonwealth campuses as well, so if a degree program is not offered at Beaver, CCBC students can transfer to that campus under the articulation agreement. Penn State’s Dual Admissions Program can also help students transfer seamlessly. If a student knows they want to attend Penn State, a CCBC advisor can help them complete the dual admissions process.
Students transferring from a community college to a Penn State Commonwealth campus can also apply for the RaiseMe transfer scholarship. Eligible students can earn up to $7,000 over two years to complete their bachelor’s degree.
“Transfer is always a challenge, not just because of different curriculum but because of how credits transfer in,” said Debra Seidenstricker, admissions counselor for adults and transfer students. “This articulation will ensure if students are in (specific) programs that at least 60 credits will transfer as an equivalent. Students typically need 120 credits for their bachelor’s degree.”
The goal of the articulation agreement is to provide CCBC and Beaver County students with a more affordable pathway to a bachelor’s degree and beyond.
For a full list of applicable majors, visit Penn State Beaver’s website.
