来自预备和N.C. A&T

New agreements will help graduates of the sustainable agriculture program at Central Carolina 社区 大学 transfer credits and pursue bachelor's degrees in agricultural education at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

The articulation agreements guarantee admission to N.C. A&T and the transfer of up to 64 credits for students graduating from 预备 with an associate of applied science degree in sustainable agriculture as they earn bachelor's degrees in agricultural education with a concentration in either professional service or secondary education.

The bachelor's degree in agricultural education at A&T with a concentration in agricultural professional service prepares students for careers in Cooperative Extension, 政府机构, non-profit organizations or agri业务. The concentration in secondary education readies students to teach agriscience in middle or high school.

"These agreements provide a pathway for students from Chatham County and the surrounding Piedmont regions to further their career goals of becoming agricultural leaders, equipped with the skill set to make an impact on the agricultural industry and society,安东尼·J. 阿尔斯通,Ph值.D., associate dean for academic studies in the 大学 of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at A&T. "We are truly excited to provide this educational opportunity for students to matriculate to the 大学 of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at N.C. A&T."

"Post-secondary education is tremendously important to students and the communities they serve," said Kenrett Jefferson-Moore, Ph.D., chairwoman of the Department of Agri业务, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education at A&T. "Public-to-public partnerships like this one expand affordability and access for students as we support agriculture, the state's largest industry."

The associate of applied science degree in sustainable agriculture at 预备 prepares students for work in a variety of food and sustainability fields, 包括农场管理, 宣传和教育, work in wholesale and retail produce, as well as the option to transfer to university agroecology and sustainability programs.

预备, located in Central North Carolina, offers a wide variety of programs, as students can earn associate degrees or college transfer credits, 文凭, 或证书. 预备 also offers instruction in such areas as short-term job training, college and career readiness, 个人利益, 业务 & industry, and emergency services training.

预备 has been ranked among the Top 50 community colleges in the nation in 2020 by 大学 Consensus, a unique college ratings website that aggregates publisher rankings and student reviews. In addition, 预备 was nationally ranked as No. 25 in The Best 社区 大学s & Trade Schools of 2020 by Best大学s. 以前, 预备 was ranked first in the Niche 2020 Best 社区 大学s in North Carolina rankings.

"We are so pleased with this addition to our partnership agreements with N.C. A&T State University," said Lisa M. 查普曼,艾德.D.中交所董事长. "Strengthening the alignment of agriculture programs ensures that our local residents have more seamless and more affordable opportunities to continue their education in a career field that continues to serve as an important economic driver in our region."

The agreements were also welcomed by 预备 leaders Robin Kohanowich, coordinator - sustainable agriculture, 和安德鲁·麦克马汉, chair - Department of Sustainability.

"预备 Sustainable Agriculture students have chosen N.C. A&T as the next step in their agricultural education in the past; it's great to now have two pathways and formalized agreements with N.C. A&科哈诺维奇说. "Students will benefit by having a seamless transition to further their degree with these valuable options."

"We are incredibly excited for the opportunity to expand our relationship with N.C. A&T and to provide our Sustainable Agriculture students with new educational pathways," McMahan said.

The agreements have been signed by Chapman and N.C. A&哈罗德·L财政大臣. 马丁,老., Ph.D.