Wilkes Community College (WCC) and East Tennessee University (ETSU) are partnering to provide transfer pathways for students who earn an associate of applied science degree to complete one of 10+ bachelor’s degree programs.
“This partnership with ETSU further strengthens the relationship with Wilkes Community College and highlights the quality of education we offer to our students in Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany Counties. The 14 articulation and transfer agreements will expand the students’ opportunities to continue their path for lifelong learning. Many thanks to Dr. Noland and his team for working with WCC to support student transfer success at such high levels,” stated WCC President, Dr. Mike Rodgers.
“We are excited to support students’ professional and personal goals by providing a seamless pathway for those pursuing associate’s degrees in technical areas to earn a bachelor’s degree in applied science at ETSU,” said Dr. Jill LeRoy-Frazier, chair of ETSU’s Division of Cross-Disciplinary Studies.
ETSU’s President Dr. Brian Noland, Provost Dr. Kimberly McCorkle, and Associate Provost for Curriculum Dr Bill Flora met with Wilkes Community College President Dr Mike Rodgers for a formal signing event held on November 8 at the Model Mill Building in Johnson City, Tennessee. Attendees enjoyed lunch and networking time from 12:30 p.m. until remarks and the formal signing began at 1:15 p.m.
ETSU’s mascot Bucky and WCC’s cougar mascot were in attendance, shaking hands as a sign of partnership between schools.
“This articulation agreement is an excellent opportunity for working, allied health professionals to obtain an advanced degree,” said Dr. Ester Verhovsek-Hughes, chair of Allied Health Sciences at ETSU.
Courses are offered 100% online to fit their schedule and flexibility in course selection. Advisors work with each student to develop a program of study that prepares them for advancements in their field.
The new partnership offers 14 different degree pathways:
- AAS Accounting and Finance to BAS Industrial Leadership
- AAS Accounting and Finance to BAS Professional Development
- AAS Business Administration to BAS Professional Development
- AAS Business Administration to BAS Industrial Leadership
- AAS Construction: Building Construction to BAS Industrial Leadership
- AAS Construction: Building Construction to BAS Professional Development
- AAS Engineering Electronics: Computer Engineering to BAS Industrial Leadership
- AAS Engineering Electronics: Computer Engineering to BAS Professional Development
- AAS Emergency Medical Science to BS Allied Health Leadership
- AAS Medical Assisting to BS Allied Health Leadership
- AAS Radiography to BS Allied Health Leadership
- AAS Radiography to BS Radiologic Science
- AAS Respiratory Therapy to BS Respiratory Therapy
- AAS Respiratory Therapy to BS Allied Health Leadership
Students interested in transferring to ETSU through these pathways can visit www.etsu.edu/articulation/agreements/wilkes08-09.php.
